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Erin Patterson trial: Jury told of beef wellington leftovers’ journey after fatal lunch Erin Patterson trial: Jury told of beef wellington leftovers’ journey after fatal lunch Jurors in the trial of alleged poisoner Erin Patterson have heard about the wild journey leftovers of the fatal lunch took as authorities probed the incident. Ms Patterson, 50, is accused of deliberately poisoning four of her husband Simon Patterson’s relatives by spiking the lunch with death cap mushrooms on July 29, 2023. Mr Patterson’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt Heather Wilkinson died in the week after eating at Ms Patterson’s home, while Ms Wilkinson’s husband, Ian, recovered. Camera IconErin Patterson is accused of deliberately poisoning three family members of her estranged husband Simon Patterson. NewsWire Credit: NewsWire She has pleaded not guilty to three counts of ******* and one count of attempted *******, with her defence arguing the poisonings were unintentional and a tragic accident. Details of what happened to leftovers of the lunch have been aired in the trial as witnesses told the jury of the efforts authorities undertook to probe the incident. Leongatha Hospital’s Dr Chris Webster told the jury that he first began to wonder whether there were any leftovers on July 31 while Ms Patterson was being assessed. He said he had earlier called police to report a ******** concern after Ms Patterson checked herself out of the hospital against medical advice. “I had just informed her that she’d been exposed to a potential deadly death cap mushroom poisoning and I thought that being in hospital would be a better place for her to be,” he said. Camera IconDr Chris Webster said he arranged for a police officer to collect the leftovers. NewsWire/Ian Currie Credit: News Corp Australia She returned about an hour and a half later and was admitted. Dr Webster said he received a call from a police officer who attended Ms Patterson’s home for the ******** check, and his mind quickly turned to leftovers. “I had no idea but I figured there was a chance. Strike while the iron is hot; the police are there,” he said. Ms Patterson was placed on the phone with Senior Constable Adrian Martinez-Villalobis and gave permission for the officer to enter her property. Constable Martinez-Villalobis said Ms Patterson was “co-operative throughout the exchange” and instructed him that leftovers would either be in her indoor or outdoor bin. The leftover food was located at the bottom of her outdoor red-lidded bin in an “seeping” brown paper Woolworths bag, the officer said. “It was primarily maybe one-and-a-bit beef wellingtons,” he said. “I used another one of the bags that were in the bin … because it was seeping a bit from the bottom and I didn’t want to get dirty.” Camera IconSenior Constable Adrian Martinez-Villalobis told the jury the bag was seeping. NewsWire / David Geraghty Credit: News Corp Australia Constable Martinez-Villalobis then took the bag to Leongatha Hospital where he handed it over to a nurse about 10.19am. Leongatha Hospital’s Dr Veronica Foote told the jury that she was in contact with a toxicological registrar at Monash Hospital for guidance on how to treat Ms Patterson’s suspected death cap mushroom poisoning. She said Dr Laura Muldoon requested to be sent a photo of the leftovers to see if they could identify the mushrooms in the meal. “So I, with gloves on, I took the samples out of the bag, put them on a clean A4 sheet of copy paper and took the photos,” Dr Foote said. The jury were shown an image of the text exchange, with an image of pastry and some brown organic material separated out. In the message, Dr Foote noted there was “finely chopped and cooked mushrooms”. Camera IconDr Veronica Foote said she placed the beef wellington in specimen bags. NewsWire / David Geraghty Credit: News Corp Australia She told the jury that she placed the leftovers into two specimen bags tagged with Ms Patterson’s name and handed them over to Ambulance Victoria that afternoon. Paramedic Eleyne Spencer gave evidence that she was tasked with transporting Ms Patterson the hour and 40 minute trip to Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne. She said she was given the leftovers to take as well in a green Woolworths bag. “It was handed over to a female doctor in the resus bay who I believe was the female toxicologist at Monash,” she said. Dr Muldoon told the jury that she was tasked by Monash’s toxicology team to send the food sample to Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. “I was tasked to send the remains … to the mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens to have them looked at to ascertain what mushroom might have been in the meal,” she said. Dr Muldoon handed the sample to an emergency department administration staff member and organised an “urgent taxi” across town. Camera IconDr Laura Muldoon arranged for the leftovers to be taken by taxi. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia But mycologist Camille Truong told the jury that there had been a “misunderstanding” with Dr Muldoon and she had already left work by the time the sample arrived at 5pm on July 31. Dr Truong said the pair had already exchanged messages earlier in the day when she was sent Dr Foote’s photograph. “I told her that, based on the photographs, I was not able to give an identification of the mushrooms,” she said. “I did indicate to her that if the mushrooms were coming from a shop or a supermarket, it was extremely unlikely and probably impossible to be death cap mushrooms because those mushrooms only grow in the wild.” The fungi expert told the jury that she left the Botanic Gardens about 4pm that day and was informed an hour later that there was a package for her delivered to the visitors centre. Camera IconLunch survivor Ian Wilkinson has attended court. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia She called a colleague, who had to enlist a warden to get into the locked visitors centre who then drove the leftover meal to Dr Truong’s home. Dr Truong said she examined pieces of mushroom with her home microscope but could not find any evidence of death cap mushrooms. “I carefully picked out the little pieces of mushroom on the tray and then I studied them under the microscope,” she said. The mycologist then stored the leftovers in her fridge for two nights because she was doing field work the following day. On August 2, she told the jury, she took the meal back to the Royal Botanic Gardens where she again examined the leftovers under a microscope. “I conducted exactly the same investigation that I had done but as a matter of being thorough I wanted to do it a second time,” she said. “So the mushroom that I identified is called a field mushroom … this is the typical mushrooms that you find in a supermarket. “That is the only mushroom that I found in this food item.” Camera IconDr Camille Truong said there was a ‘misunderstanding’. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia Dr Truong said she placed the samples in the laboratory’s fridge and they were collected by the Department of Health later the same day. The jury was told the samples were delivered the same day to Agriculture Victoria research scientist David Lovelock, who gave evidence he was tasked with conducting DNA analysis. He told the court that he received the leftover beef wellington on August 2, a fruit platter and jug of gravy on August 8 and seven vials of “material” from Ms Patterson’s dehydrator on August 11. Dr Lovelock said DNA analysis of two samples taken from the lunch did not detect death camp mushrooms. “The only thing we found was the white button mushroom and bovine material,” he said. Camera IconDr David Lovelock told the jury that debris from the dehydrator was identified as death cap mushrooms through DNA analysis. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia Dr Lovelock said analysis of the seven vials found two contained material genetically identified as death cap mushroom. “We were able to detect amanita phalloides in two of the seven test tubes,” he said. “The genetic code we got out of those two samples was more than 99 per cent similar to a reference sample of amanita phalloides.” Days later, on August 29, the food sample was delivered to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine alongside the fruit platter and jug of brown liquid – a month after Ms Patterson’s lunch. Victoria’s chief toxicologist Dimitri Gerostamoulos gave evidence that no testing was conducted on the fruit platter, and no amanitins – the toxins found in death cap mushrooms – were detected in the brown liquid. Dr Gerostamoulos said death cap mushrooms primarily contained three toxins – alpha-amanitin, beta-amanitin and gamma-amanitin. Camera IconVictoria’s chief toxicologist Dimitri Gerostamoulos said testing identified toxins from death cap mushrooms. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia He told the court that nine samples were taken from the beef wellington, attempting to separate out meat, pastry and mushroom paste. The samples were left for three hours in vials containing 5ml of methanol before being concentrated in a centrifuge and dried, Dr Gerostamoulos said. A mass spectrometer machine was then used to detect specific molecules in the sample, with the toxicologist outlining the results. In three of four mushroom paste samples no alpha-amanitin or beta-amanitin toxins were found, but in one sample they detected beta-amanitin. Beta-amanitin toxins were also detected in one meat sample, he said. Camera IconMs Patterson has pleaded not guilty. Brooke Grebert-Craig. Credit: Supplied Questioned by Justice Christopher Beale if those toxins were “exclusively” found in death cap mushrooms, Dr Gerostamoulos responded “yes”. Asked to explain how the institute’s testing differed from Dr Truong, who did not identify any death caps, he said “we don’t rely on visual detection of compounds”. “We rely on sensitive instruments to be able to detect very low quantities that are not visible,” he said. The trial continues. Source link #Erin #Patterson #trial #Jury #told #beef #wellington #leftovers #journey #fatal #lunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

H-1W to have full closure this weekend. What you need to know H-1W to have full closure this weekend. What you need to know HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is closing the westbound H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct for nighttime construction on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. The full closure begins at 11 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. each day. It’s all part of the ongoing improvement project for the viaduct. Hawaiian Airlines to enforce new ‘no-show’ policy starting May 15 Here is what you need to know. Know where the closure starts and ends The entire westbound section of the H-1 Airport Viaduct will close between the Keehi Interchange and the Pearl Harbor Interchange. During the closure, no westbound traffic will be allowed on that stretch of freeway. Hawaiʻi’s best ice cream shops help cool off the rising heat Plan ahead for detours On-ramps to the viaduct from Lunalilo Freeway, Nimitz Highway and Kamehameha Highway will also be closed. Drivers should use Nimitz Highway as a detour. The Rodgers Boulevard on-ramp from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will remain open, but the Aolele Street on-ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Saturday. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Expect more weekend lane closures Even outside of the full closures, three right lanes on the westbound viaduct remain closed on weekends. This ongoing lane restriction will continue until mid-June, so plan accordingly if you travel that route. It’s your chance to have dessert with Dolly Parton Construction crews will be installing expansion joints This part of the project involves working on the concrete deck and placing expansion joints across the road surface. This work is necessary to support the long-term structure of the freeway. Always follow safety signs and updates HDOT urges all drivers to obey traffic signs and barriers. Special duty police officers will be on site. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8 Click here for updates or sign up for alerts through GovDelivery. All work is weather-dependent and subject to schedule changes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KHON2. Source link #H1W #full #closure #weekend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

DHS says it’s in beginning stages of ‘vetting process’ for immigrant reality TV show – CNN DHS says it’s in beginning stages of ‘vetting process’ for immigrant reality TV show – CNN DHS says it’s in beginning stages of ‘vetting process’ for immigrant reality TV show CNNA Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It. The New York TimesTrump officials reportedly consider TV gameshow with US citizenship as prize The GuardianDHS Is Considering Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship WSJDHS considering reality show in which immigrants compete for citizenship The Washington Post Source link #DHS #beginning #stages #vetting #process #immigrant #reality #show #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ex-Eagle Adam Selwood dies months after twin's passing Ex-Eagle Adam Selwood dies months after twin's passing Former West Coast player Adam Selwood, a member of the AFL’s famous Selwood family, has died just three months after his twin brother Troy passed away. Source link #ExEagle #Adam #Selwood #dies #months #twin039s #passing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The billion-year-old scar from when the continent nearly ripped apart The billion-year-old scar from when the continent nearly ripped apart When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The only visible parts of the Midcontinent Rift, mostly outcrops of basalt such as the one pictured, are in the Lake Superior region. . | Credit: Don Grall/Getty Images QUICK FACTS Name: The Midcontinent Rift Location: U.S. Midwest Why it’s incredible: The rift nearly broke North America in half around 1 billion years ago. North America’s “broken heart” is an ancient rift valley in the Midwestern United States. The rifting began roughly 1.1 billion years ago due to tectonic forces pulling what is now the North American continent in opposite directions. Evidence suggests the rifting process stalled about 100,000 years after it began, but scientists aren’t sure why. The rift valley is shaped like a horseshoe, stretching from Kansas north to Lake Superior and south again to Michigan, according to maps from a 2013 article in Nature — although some evidence suggests the rift might extend farther south. Geologists estimate that the rift once measured around 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometers) long and created a basin as wide as the Red Sea, but most of the structure is now buried beneath a thick layer of sediment, according to the National Park Service (NPS). A map of the Midcontinent Rift, which opened 1.1 billion years ago. | Credit: U.S. Geological Survey The only parts of the rift that are visible today are near Lake Superior, where huge blocks of basalt and other rift-related rocks are exposed, according to the NPS. Basalt is a dark, fine-grained — and, therefore, dense — rock formed from rapidly cooling lava. As Earth’s crust was ripped apart during the rifting process, magma rose to fill the crack, creating a belt of solidified lava and magma in the valley. The rift likely opened in what is now the Midwest because Earth’s crust was already fragile there — a large blob of magma may have weakened the surface and sealed the region’s fate, according to the NPS. As the rifting progressed, molten rock rose and triggered volcanic eruptions, depositing huge amounts of dense material, such as basalt, that caused the rift valley to sink into the crust. A “spectacular failure” For reasons that scientists debate, rifting and the eruptions stopped, so sediment settled on top of the volcanic material. But the rift valley didn’t stop sinking, because the weight of the sediment pushed the structure deeper into the crust. Related: Upheaval Dome: Utah’s ‘belly button’ that has divided scientists since its discovery Rifting was followed by a ******* of compression, in which chunks of crust on each side of the rift valley were squished together. This pushed up the volcanic material and sediment, according to the NPS, exposing sections of the rift valley that were then covered up by sediment. The cyclical growth and melting of glaciers over the past 2.5 million years removed some of that sediment, which is why parts of the rift are still visible. Near Lake Superior — particularly on northern Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula — basalt and copper-rich rocks emerged. People have mined this copper for at least 8,000 years — and although the mines closed in the late 20th century, the industry is now seeing a revival. Why the rifting ended after 100,000 years remains somewhat unclear. “It’s a spectacular failure,” G. ****** Keller, a professor emeritus of geophysics at the University of Oklahoma and the director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey, said in the 2013 Nature article. “How that feature could just totally reorganize the crust of the Earth in the Lake Superior region and not manage to break the continent apart is fairly amazing.” MORE INCREDIBLE PLACES —El Cono: The mysterious sacred ‘pyramid’ hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest —Iran’s folded rocks: The crumpled mountains at the intersection of Asia and Europe —Wilkes Land crater: The giant hole in East Antarctica’s gravitational field likely caused by a meteorite Geologists have been exploring this question for more than a decade, with some scientists linking the failure to a mountain-building episode along North America’s Atlantic coast. Other researchers reject this theory, proposing instead that the rifting ended when a sea opened between Laurentia and Amazonia — the geologic cores of North and South America. Meanwhile, sections of the rift valley in Kansas have attracted attention from resource exploration companies. Basalt can react with water to make hydrogen, which is a source of clean energy and an ingredient in key chemicals, Live Science previously reported. Discover more incredible places, where we highlight the fantastic history and science behind some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Source link #billionyearold #scar #continent #ripped Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kristen Stewart Gets Emotional After Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water’ Receives Warm Reception in Cannes – The Hollywood Reporter Kristen Stewart Gets Emotional After Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water’ Receives Warm Reception in Cannes – The Hollywood Reporter Kristen Stewart Gets Emotional After Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water’ Receives Warm Reception in Cannes The Hollywood ReporterThe Chronology of Water review: Kristen Stewart makes a traumatic splash with directorial debut The GuardianThe Chronology of Water, as seen by Kristen Stewart Festival de CannesWhy Kristen Stewart Didn’t Star in Her Own Directorial Debut VultureKristen Stewart Says It’s a ‘Bulls— Fallacy’ That You Need ‘Experience’ to Direct: ‘It’s a Real Male Perspective’ and ‘Anyone Can Make a Movie if They Have Something to Say’ Variety Source link #Kristen #Stewart #Emotional #Directorial #Debut #Chronology #Water #Receives #Warm #Reception #Cannes #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Traffic angst as wind turbine ****** shuts major highway Traffic angst as wind turbine ****** shuts major highway Lengthy indefinite delays have been flagged for a major highway that is closed in one direction after a truck carrying a wind turbine hit an overpass. Source link #Traffic #angst #wind #turbine #****** #shuts #major #highway Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Researchers unveil unprecedented satellite that will have to be turned off when it floats over the US: ‘This was a pity’ Researchers unveil unprecedented satellite that will have to be turned off when it floats over the US: ‘This was a pity’ Determined to measure how much carbon Earth’s forests capture, the European Space Agency and Airbus have developed the Biomass satellite. Launched on April 29, Biomass uses the P-band of the radio spectrum — usually banned for satellites — to gather its info, ABC News reported. Biomass is the first satellite of its kind and will be in orbit for about five years. Before its development, scientists had no direct way to measure how much carbon forests absorb. “To measure biomass, you need to cut the tree down and weigh it, which is why we use indirect measuring systems,” mission manager Klaus Scipal told MIT Technology Review. So, why use P-band to make more direct measurements? According to MIT Technology Review, its large wavelengths are best for measuring trunks and large branches, where trees store most of their carbon. However, this came at a cost. Large P-band satellites tend to interfere with reconnaissance satellites. Because of this, manufacturers have to turn off Biomass’ radar when it flies over North America and Europe. Watch now: Giant snails invading New York City? “This was a pity,” Scipal told MIT Technology Review. “It’s a European mission, so we wanted to do observations in Europe.” Still, this isn’t the worst setback. One of the main goals is to measure forests that scientists have little information on, including the Amazon rainforest in South America. The info provided by Biomass will be a critical step forward. If scientists know exactly how trees’ carbon storage is affected by humans, then policymakers can take the steps necessary to adjust. This is part of the larger fight to slow the planet’s rapid warming, which is mostly caused by unprecedented amounts of carbon in the atmosphere. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “the annual rate of increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide over the past 60 years is about 100 times faster than previous natural increases.” That’s because humans put more carbon into the atmosphere than Earth’s forests or oceans can store. This leads to a domino effect, causing more extreme weather that destroys people’s homes and hikes insurance rates, for example. The ESA isn’t the only organization looking for hard data on planetary warming. The Forest Stewardship Council makes sure companies using wood products sustainably manage their trees without deforesting or destroying ecosystems. The data the Biomass satellite provides will be nothing short of a game-changer. “This new mission will advance our ability to quantify forest carbon stocks and fluxes, which is key to understanding and assessing the impacts of climate change,” project manager Michael Fehringer stated. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Researchers #unveil #unprecedented #satellite #turned #floats #pity Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Audio released of Biden interview with special counsel who described him as an ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ – CNN Audio released of Biden interview with special counsel who described him as an ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ – CNN Audio released of Biden interview with special counsel who described him as an ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ CNNExclusive: Biden-Hur special counsel audio exposes memory lapses AxiosBiden White House Ripped After Robert Hur Audio Revealed: ‘Scandal’ NewsweekAudio reveals Joe Biden’s memory lapses during 2023 investigation BBCAudio Clip of Biden Special Counsel Interview Is Released, Showing Verbal Stumbles The New York Times Source link #Audio #released #Biden #interview #special #counsel #elderly #man #poor #memory #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Liberal leader loses mum days after historic win New Liberal leader loses mum days after historic win The mother of newly appointed opposition leader Sussan Ley has died only days after watching her daughter make history. Ms Ley’s mother, Angela Braybrooks, died early on Saturday morning after going into end-of-life care in the NSW border town of Albury. Four days earlier, the longstanding MP for the seat of Farrer was voted leader of the Liberal Party following its crushing defeat at the May 3 election. She became the first woman to lead the federal opposition and the first to head her party at a national level after former leader Peter Dutton lost his seat. Ms Ley said she and her family felt the loss of her mother deeply, describing the former mental health nurse as someone who helped many people during her life. “She taught me the values of resilience, self-reliance and persistence,” she said in a statement. “Growing up in wartime Britain, Angela could never have dreamed that her daughter would become Australia’s first female leader of the opposition, but because of her, that happened this week.” Ms Ley added that it was a gift to spend one final Mother’s Day with her mum on Sunday, while on Tuesday Ms Braybrooks was able to watch her daughter ascend to the Liberal leadership. “Whilst mum was no longer verbal, she watched every moment of my press conference,” she said. “As I walked back into her room that afternoon, her eyes lit up with excitement. It was a moment I will treasure, forever.” Ms Braybrooks had earlier been told by the family’s parish priest that she needed to “hang on” for a special moment in her daughter’s life. Ms Ley, who served as deputy Liberal leader under Mr Dutton, defeated former shadow treasurer Angus Taylor by 29 votes to 25 in the partyroom ballot. Her appointment follows the party’s worst electoral result in the post-war era. Source link #Liberal #leader #loses #mum #days #historic #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Toyota Is Finally Making the EV the Car Market Sorely Needs Toyota Is Finally Making the EV the Car Market Sorely Needs Toyota’s second pure EV for America plays more to the brand’s adventurous spirit while filling a notable hole in the current EV landscape. The front of the Toyota bZ Woodland EV shown head-on against an illustrated background of pin tree tops Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more It’s hard not to admire Toyota’s remarkable portfolio of vehicles, though, in full disclosure, my first car was a Toyota Tacoma, so feel free to call me biased if you want. On one side, with all apologies to rare exceptions like the newly revealed Corolla Hatchback FX Edition, it’s a brand known for making some of the most pragmatic (and yes, often staid) sedans and vans ever to grace the asphalt in the Camry, Corolla, and Sienna. Yet the same company also makes other vehicles, like the Tacoma (and Hilux!), 4Runner, and iconic Land Cruiser, which passionate, hard-core off-roading enthusiasts revere as some of the most badass, drive-through-hell-and-back rides in existence. The newly revealed Toyota bZ Woodland EV is clearly optimized for quick weekend adventures that are not too far from home. – Credit: Toyota It’s the cultural equivalent of Michael Bay being a maestro of action movies and rom-coms—nay, foreign documentary shorts—or Patrick Mahomes being equally elite in football and figure skating. You just don’t often see a singular entity master such two disparate fields so completely. A Different Kind of EV Bet I’m belaboring the point because when the company had to game-plan its first mass-produced EV in North America, it’s easy to imagine leadership facing a difficult question. The bZ Woodland is nearly 6 inches longer than Toyota’s first EV in America, the bZ4, and offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance, good enough to pass over semi-prominent trail features. – Credit: Toyota Do we release a vehicle that aligns with our pragmatic or passionate side? Or do we thread the needle and aim for the narrow zone somewhere in between, as in the case of one of the brand’s other all-time great vehicles, the RAV4? I can’t speak to what the company ultimately aimed for. Yet, a quick survey of the automotive media’s reaction to the Toyota bZ4X, which launched in 2022, suggests it didn’t quite hit any mark, at least not neatly in the center. “Toyota’s newly announced bZ Woodland SUV feels like a much stronger bet in the direction of the brand’s deep roots in making versatile, value-oriented adventure vehicles, which the EV market is sorely missing right now.” However, Toyota’s newly announced bZ Woodland SUV feels like a much stronger bet in the direction of the brand’s deep roots in making versatile, value-oriented adventure vehicles, which the EV market is sorely missing right now. Don’t Be Fooled By the Name You might think the bZ Woodland is simply a unique name for a particular configuration of the existing bZ4X, and you’d be wrong. It’s a brand-new vehicle, though it has much in common with the original bZ4X. The vehicle’s “hammerhead” front facia and lights are the clearest tie-ins, along with a heavy dose of ****** plastic along the wheel wells. Subaru’s upcoming Trailseeker is actually the more accurate comp since it shares the same platform. Geared Towards Adventure An image of the Toyota bZ Woodland EV driving away down a direct road fast with bikes on the roof Like the Trailseeker and Subaru’s category-defining Outback, the bZ Woodland leans more towards adventurous pursuits than almost every other mid-sized EV crossover/SUV currently on the market, short of perhaps Jeep’s Wagoneer S. It ships with raised roof rails and special 18-inch wheels that can pair with all-terrain tires. It’s also nearly 6 inches longer than the bZ4 and offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance, good enough to pass over semi-prominent trail features. “It ships with raised roof rails and special 18-inch wheels that can pair with all-terrain tires. It’s also nearly 6 inches longer than the bZ4 and offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance, good enough to pass over semi-prominent trail features. That figure is significantly higher than the max 5.7 inches the Ford Mach E offers or the 6.1 inches of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. In fact, it’s just shy of the 8.4 – 8.6 inches offered by various RAV4 trims. The vehicle’s towing capacity is also 3,500 lb, which matches that of RAV4s with ******* engines, the Tesla Model Y and 2025 Subaru Outback. It’s also notably higher than that of the Ioniq 5 and Mach E (which isn’t recommended for towing in the U.S.). Simple & Techie At launch, the bZ Woodland will be available only in a single trim, which should keep the buying process simple (and production costs down). – Credit: Toyota At launch, the bZ Woodland will be available only in a single trim. A premium package can add a better sound system, a pano glass roof, vented front seats, and a more energy-efficient infrared-based radiant heating system. The photos show a fine and functional interior for a human living in 2025. The seats are SofTex-trimmed. A 14-inch infotainment screen dominates the center and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Standard panoramic and multi-terrain view capabilities should help with squeezing into tighter spaces. A dual wireless smartphone charger is also a welcome addition. Four USB-C ports are placed throughout, too. An image of the Toyota bZ Woodland interior shown from below the passenger seat looking up at the windshield and driver’s seat. Speaking of phones, the car’s ***********, *****, rear hatch, and core temperature controls like the heat seaters/ventilation, defroster, and steering wheel heater can all be activated remotely using the Toyota app and even synced to a schedule. A user’s phone can also serve as a digital key to the vehicle. The car can even function as a 4G wireless AT&T hotspot for up to four devices with a subscription. The bZ Woodland also comes standard with Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 suite, which includes features like pre-collision avoidance, lane departure alerts, dynamic cruise control, lane tracing and road sign assist, automatic high beams, and proactive driving assist. Range and Performance Toyota states the bZ Woodland will offer up to 260 miles, which isn’t particularly impressive, though it’s on par with the standard version of the Ford Mach E and Hyundai Ioniq 5. – Credit: Toyota You can’t talk about EVs without discussing range. Toyota states the bZ Woodland will offer up to 260 miles, which isn’t particularly impressive given the vehicle’s seemingly “get out there” ethos. That said, it matches the range of baseline versions of Ford’s Mach E and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It features a North American Charging System (NACS) port and can jump from 10 – 80% power after 30 minutes of DC charging. Traction-wise, the vehicle features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with a grip-control function that Toyota says provides “motor drive power modulation to achieve capable off-road performance.” Toyota pegs the combined system output at 375 hp. An Intriguing MixThe bZ Woodland’s most significant competitor for outdoorsy-minded buyers interested in switching to a full EV will likely be the recently revealed Trailseeker. In many ways, it’s just a Subaru-flavored version of the same vehicle. – Credit: Toyota Taken as a whole, the bZ Woodland fills an obvious hole in the current EV landscape. Its additional ground clearance, roof rails, all-wheel drive, and wagon silhouette make it much more capable of tackling lighter weekend adventures closer to home, like ski trips or mountain biking excursions right off the lot, than nearly any other mid-range EV at this price range. “Taken as a whole, the bZ Woodland fills an obvious hole in the current EV landscape.” But it still seems to provide all the comforts and conveniences you’d want from a smaller mid-sized EV around town. Its main competitor for outdoorsy-minded buyers interested in switching to a full EV is the recently revealed Trailseeker. In many ways, it’s just a Subaru-flavored version of the same vehicle. A close-up of the back rear wheel well of the Toyota bZ Woodland EV The upcoming Rivian R3 is another vehicle that could meet a similar balance of needs, albeit with a different body style. But that vehicle may not hit the market until 2027. Neither brand can match Toyota’s reputation for reliability, value, performance, or ground footprint in terms of local dealership presence. Pricing and Availability The bZ Woodland will arrive in the U.S. in “early 2026”. Toyota hasn’t yet shared official pricing for the Z Woodland. Still, it’s safe to estimate that the vehicle will land near or around the high $40 to $50k range based on comps to the current bZ4X – presuming U.S. tariffs don’t dramatically impact our rough math. The Toyota bZ Woodland EV in a light brown color shown driving fast down a dirt road at an angle with a roof rack carrying bikes. 2026 Toyota bZ WoodlandAbout the Author: Ben Bowers is the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Gear Patrol. Throughout his tenure in media, Ben has written and reported on everything from consumer tech to ********, watches, cars, camping, and personal style. These days, he gets to write less than he’d like to. 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Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal – CNN Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal – CNN Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal CNNIsrael expands attacks in Gaza and Yemen as Trump wraps up trip to region AP NewsMore than 100 Palestinians are killed in Gaza in a day of Israeli airstrikes NPRIsrael ramps up attacks on Gaza as Trump leaves region without a deal The Washington PostIAF strikes over 150 Gaza terror targets, ground forces expand operations The Jerusalem Post Source link #Israeli #military #launched #stages #major #offensive #Gaza #day #Trump #leaves #region #deal #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Celtic urge fans not to attend unofficial title party Celtic urge fans not to attend unofficial title party Getty Images An estimated 25,000 Celtic fans attended an informal gathering at the Trongate last year after the club lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy Celtic are urging its fans not to take part in an unofficial “title party” in Glasgow after the last game of the Scottish Premiership season. Thousands of supporters are expected to descend on the Merchant City and Trongate areas of the city on Saturday after the club lift the league trophy following the game against St Mirren at Celtic Park. But Celtic have now asked fans not to attend due to safety fears and concerns from local residents and city officials. Previous gatherings have attracted anti-social behaviour, damage and disruption to the local area. The gatherings are not supported by Police Scotland or Glasgow City Council, which has said similar previous unofficial events “robbed the public purse” and described them as “disruptive”. The expected unofficial celebrations will come on the same day a major Orange walk has been arranged to take place in the city, though it starts in the morning. This has been criticised by police unions, who have suggested there to will be around 500 police officers on duty in Glasgow city centre on Saturday. A Celtic spokesperson said: “While previous celebrations involving Celtic fans have been well intentioned, unfortunately, as local community stakeholders have made clear in recent weeks, some of these have led to severe congestion and difficulties for emergency services, residents and local businesses. “Further, without the planning, facilities and infrastructure of an organised, licensed event, the number of supporters present at previous gatherings has become so great that the safety of fans has also become an issue of real concern. “For all of these reasons, the club would encourage supporters not to attend unlicensed large public gatherings, which do not have safety planning, facilities or infrastructure for supporters attending.” Council clean-up crews worked through the night to remove litter, glass and debris at Trongate last year Last year’s gathering resulted in 19 arrests, injuries to four police officers and a massive clean-up operation the following day. Tricia Fort, chairwoman of Calton Community Council, said previous gatherings had been “hellish” for some people who live around the Trongate and Glasgow Cross areas. She said: “People who live at Glasgow Cross are moving out (for the day) because it has been so bad before. “The city council say they can’t do anything because nobody has asked them to arrange an alternative, such as Glasgow Green. “The police are sort of left in the middle and Celtic effectively refuse to organise anything for their supporters – I firmly think they should be arranging a celebration for the fans. The club need to accept their responsibility and step up to the plate.” A Celtic spokesperson said the club had been “trying for some time” to come to an alternative arrangement with city officials which might allow for a “more suitable venue for celebratory events away from Celtic Park”. ‘Shocked and surprised’ Glasgow City Council has said it has received no suggestion of any potential risks from the orange walk taking place in the city after consulting with Police Scotland. But David Kennedy, General Secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers, said he “can’t understand why the planners allowed this to happen” on the same day as the expected unofficial gathering. He said: “I’m shocked and surprised that Glasgow City Council is allowing what is happening tomorrow in Glasgow. “It will be very difficult for the police – sunny days, high celebrations and alcohol is a great mix for the people who are there but not for those who have to police it. “Football is a big thing in Scotland, a big thing in Glasgow and we should have proper fan zones so they can go and celebrate and be safe.” Source link #Celtic #urge #fans #attend #unofficial #title #party Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Adam Selwood: West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood passes away just months after twin brother Troy Adam Selwood: West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood passes away just months after twin brother Troy West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has passed away, just three months after the tragic loss of his twin brother Troy. The AFL confirmed the news in a statement on Saturday morning, attributed to Fiona Selwood and the Selwood family. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Adam earlier today. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel,” the statement read. “Adam was a loving husband, and an incredible father to Lenny and Billie. We are devastated to lose such a wonderful husband, father, son and brother. “We will miss Adam deeply—his spirit, his kindness, and the joy he brought to every room. His determination, the lessons he shared, and his infectious personality will stay with us always. Camera IconGEELONG, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Joel Selwood, Adam Selwood and Scott Selwood embrace during Troy Selwood’s ******** Service at GMHBA Stadium on February 14, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images “Adam had a unique ability to make people feel special, and our family was lucky to experience that every day. “We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time.” Adam, who played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2005 premiership, was just 41. More to come. Source link #Adam #Selwood #West #Coast #premiership #star #Adam #Selwood #passes #months #twin #brother #Troy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists Just Uncovered a New Dementia Warning Sign—It’s More Common Than You Think Scientists Just Uncovered a New Dementia Warning Sign—It’s More Common Than You Think If you’ve ever felt like you’re so sleepy you’re about to take a snooze standing up (or sitting at your desk around the 3 pm slump), you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel wiped out sometimes, especially when your life is really busy or have let your sleep hygiene slide. But feeling consistently tired can be a sign that something is seriously off with your health. In fact, scientists have discovered that in older adults, this type of excessive sleepiness could be a warning sign for dementia, according to new research. Of course, it’s important to stress that it’s normal to feel tired on some level as you get older, which makes these findings a little complicated. (TLDR: Don’t panic if your grandma likes her afternoon naps—she has earned them! And getting older causes a lot of wear and tear on the body that requires rest.) Here’s what the study found, plus what’s behind this link. Meet the expert: Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. What did the study find? The study, which was published in the journal Neurology, used sleep trackers to watch the sleep patterns (including naps) of 733 women in their 80s. During the roughly five-year follow-up *******, 164 of the women developed mild cognitive impairment, which is a noticeable change in memory and thinking skills, and 93 were diagnosed with dementia. The researchers discovered that people who had large jumps in sleepiness over time, including excessive napping, had double the risk of developing dementia. As a result, the researchers concluded that changes in sleep patterns may be an “early marker” or risk factor for dementia in older women. Why is sleepiness linked with dementia? It’s not entirely clear. “If you ask two different neurologists, you may get two different answers as we still don’t know the reason we sleep,” says Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. However, Dr. Segil points out that sleep is linked to memory consolidation (where short-term memories become long-term memories) and good health overall. “Getting a good night’s sleep is more important for octogenarians—people in their 80s—than a good daytime nap,” he says. Dr. Segil notes that poor sleep is linked to trouble consolidating memories in younger people, and that probably gets worse with age. “Memory retrieval is likely affected by poor sleep in elderly patients,” he says. So, if someone is not sleeping well, it could impact their memory, especially if this is a consistent issue. Could it be a sign of something else? Yup, feeling consistently tired can be linked with a range of health issues. “Daytime sleepiness is most often associated with a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, whose main symptoms is daytime sleepiness or non-restorative sleep,” Dr. Segil says. But narcolepsy, anemia, depression, and certain vitamin deficiencies can also cause you to feel tired during the day, making this an important thing to get checked out. What are some other common dementia signs and symptoms? There are a lot of potential early symptoms of dementia, but these are the most common, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA): Memory loss, poor judgment, and confusion Trouble speaking, understanding and expressing thoughts Wandering and getting lost in a familiar area Difficulty handling money and paying bills Using unusual words to refer to familiar objects Taking longer to complete normal daily tasks Losing interest in normal daily activities Hallucinating or having delusions or paranoia Not caring about other people’s feelings Losing balance and problems with movement If you or a loved one is dealing with constant daytime sleepiness, it’s a good idea to get it checked out by a healthcare provider. There are so many potential reasons for this symptom, but you won’t know what you’re dealing with until you get a proper evaluation. You Might Also Like Source link #Scientists #Uncovered #Dementia #Warning #SignIts #Common Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire – AP News Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire – AP News Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire AP NewsLive updates: Ukraine’s allies call Russian demands unacceptable after first talks in years CNNSecretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press U.S. Department of State (.gov)Russia-Ukraine talks: Prisoner exchange agreed upon, Ukraine requests Putin-Zelenskyy meeting ABC NewsUS has ‘low expectation’ of breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says BBC Source link #RussiaUkraine #peace #talks #hours #deal #swap #POWs #ceasefire #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Audio reveals Joe Biden’s memory lapses during 2023 investigation Audio reveals Joe Biden’s memory lapses during 2023 investigation Former US President Joe Biden struggled to recall key milestones from his own life during an interview two years ago with a justice department investigator, according to audio. A recording obtained by political outlet Axios shows the Democrat appeared to have trouble remembering the year he left office as vice-president, or the date of his son Beau’s death. White House aides at the time denied the president had such memory lapses. Biden was questioned by Special Counsel Robert Hur’s team about why he had kept classified documents at his home and former office. The prosecutor ultimately decided not to charge the president despite finding he had retained classified material. In a February 2024 report that provoked the ire of the White House and Democrats, Hur had described Biden as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory”. The audio is an excerpt from interviews on two days in October 2023. The Biden justice department previously made available the transcripts following the release of the special counsel’s report in February 2024. It is not clear how Axios obtained the recording, but President Donald Trump’s administration has been planning to release the full interview. The Biden administration refused to release the tape last year, calling it “constitutionally-protected law enforcement materials” and arguing that Republicans wanted to “manipulate” it for “potential political gain”. The Hur report’s release was a difficult moment for Biden at the beginning of his re-election campaign, and highlighted one of his biggest political weaknesses – voter concerns about his age and lucidity. The then-president hit back at the time, insisting: “My memory is fine”. A new book alleges the White House covered up Biden’s condition, which was said to be so poor last year that aides discussed putting him in a wheelchair. He was also unable to recognise Hollywood actor George Clooney or recall the names of key aides, according to Original Sin, by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Source link #Audio #reveals #Joe #Bidens #memory #lapses #investigation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Greene drives in three runs as Tigers edge Jays Greene drives in three runs as Tigers edge Jays Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Riley Greene homered and added a two-run double to spark the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 series-opening win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Greene homered in the second inning and knocked in two more runs in the fifth. Zach McKinstry and Javier Baez also belted solo homers in the fourth and eighth innings, respectively, to give the American League-leading Tigers (30-15) their fourth consecutive victory before 23,146 at Rogers Centre. Bo Bichette began the bottom half of the eighth with a solo shot to left field, his fourth, off reliever Tommy Kahnle to bring the Blue Jays (21-23) within a run. Related Videos 2:22 Blue Jays fans skip out on Seattle series over U.S. trade war Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement With the Blue Jays down 4-0, Varsho belted a two-run shot in the sixth, scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. It was Varsho’s sixth home run of the year. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Toronto starter Bowden Francis (2-6) lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Detroit’s Jack Flaherty (2-5) also struck out six in 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with a walk. Beau Brieske pitched the ninth. He gave up a pair of two-out singles, but hung on for his first save. Takeaways More on Sports More videos Tigers: Flaherty, who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers last fall, halted a five-game losing streak, the longest of his career. Blue Jays: Manager John Schneider decided to give Anthony Santander a day off. The free-agent acquisition has struggled with a .187 average, five homers and 16 RBI after a career-best 44 homers in 2024. Trending Now As another Canada Post strike looms, here’s what you need to know How posting theories about 2 missing N.S. kids online could land you in legal trouble Key Moment Detroit centre-fielder Baez stretched out to save an extra-base hit from Nathan Lukes in the right-field gap. Baez then doubled off Addison Barger at first base after his second-inning leadoff walk. Key Stat Francis has given up 14 home runs this season after the two dingers by Greene and McKinstry. It’s the most allowed by a pitcher in Major League Baseball so far this season. Story continues below advertisement Up Next The Blue Jays had not announced a starter for Saturday, meaning it likely will be a bullpen outing. The Tigers will counter with righty Reese Olson (4-3). This report by The ********* Press was first published May 16, 2025. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Greene #drives #runs #Tigers #edge #Jays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirms death of mother Angela Braybrooks in heartbreaking tribute Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirms death of mother Angela Braybrooks in heartbreaking tribute Newly elected Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has confirmed her mother Angela Braybrooks has passed away. “In the very early hours of this morning, my mother, Angela Braybrooks, passed away here in Albury,” Ms Ley wrote in a statement published on her social media. “My family and I feel this loss deeply. “We express our deep appreciation to the staff at Riverwood Aged Care facility for the quality care provided to Angela. In her final moments, she was comfortable and at peace.” Ms Ley, who revealed her mother was receiving end of life care during her first press conference after being voted new Liberal Party leader, said her mother is responsible for teaching her “resilience, self-reliance and persistence”. “Mum was a mental health nurse who helped so many people through her life. She taught me the values of resilience, self-reliance and persistence,” Ms Ley wrote. “Growing up in wartime Britain, Angela could never have dreamed that her daughter would become Australia’s first female Leader of the Opposition, but because of her, that happened this week. “Like so many of her generation, she weathered uncertain times with strength and determination. I have taken inspiration from her every single day of my life and I always will. “It was a gift of fate that I was able to share Mother’s Day with my mum one last time on Sunday.” Ms Ley then revealed that she was able to celebrate her achievement of becoming the first female leader of the Federal Liberal Party with her mother on Tuesday. “On Monday night in Canberra, our parish priest organised a FaceTime call, telling Angela she had to ‘hang on’ to see one more special moment in her daughter’s life. If she could do that, he promised her, ‘we’ll have champagne tomorrow’,” she wrote. “On Tuesday, hours after I was afforded the enormous privilege by my Liberal colleagues of leading our party, I drove back down the Hume Highway to be at her bedside. Whilst mum was no longer verbal, she watched every moment of my press conference. As I walked back into her room that afternoon, her eyes lit up with excitement. It was a moment I will treasure, forever. “Thank you to the many Australians who have expressed their sympathies to me and my family. We look forward to celebrating Angela’s life, the extraordinary person she was, and all she achieved.” Source link #Opposition #Leader #Sussan #Ley #confirms #death #mother #Angela #Braybrooks #heartbreaking #tribute Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“I Told Them Their Plants Shouldn’t Have Been on My Yard” “I Told Them Their Plants Shouldn’t Have Been on My Yard” The time and effort that goes into growing tomatoes is not insignificant. You have to buy the seedlings (or germinate the seeds!), prep the soil, plant them, water and fertilize them, prune them, fend off pests, and finally harvest your crop. Your worst nightmare would be to have someone rip your plants up—but you might not be in the right, if you’d planted your tomatoes on your neighbor’s property, which is exactly what happened according to one Redditor. “Technically on My Yard” In the post, the homeowner explained that there is about 10 feet of space between the side of his home and his neighbor’s home. The rear side of his house goes close to the property line, and his neighbor had planted a tomato garden that was technically on his yard. He’d bought the house about a year earlier and didn’t know the level of effort that went into growing tomatoes, wondering if they could just grow on their own. He sent a text to his landscaper about things growing on that side of the house (he clarified in a later comment there were also vines growing up the house, small trees, and weeds over 4 feet tall). While he was out, the landscaper came and removed everything on that side of the house, including the tomato plants. The Redditor explained that the neighbor showed up at his door a few days later and asked him to buy them organic tomatoes for the rest of the growing season or to buy replacement mature plants from a garden center. “I told them their plants shouldn’t have been on my yard,” the Redditor explained in his post. “It shouldn’t be my responsibility to make sure my landscaper doesn’t take out plants that are in my yard and aren’t mine,” After such an unpleasant encounter with his neighbor though, the homeowner wondered if he should just replace the plants. Want more gardening tips? Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more! “It Was on Your Property” Hundreds of comments flooded the post, the majority agreeing with the homeowner. “As much as it hurts my heart to rip out a perfectly good tomato plant, you’re [not in the wrong] for doing so on your own property,” said one commenter. “It was on your property—it was yours to do with as you wanted,” wrote another. There was, however, some debate over whether the homeowner should have warned the neighbor or spoken to them in advance of removing the tomatoes. “Your neighbor shouldn’t have been on your property, and you were well within your rights to demand their removal,” said one person. “But the neighborly thing would be to talk to them first and say ‘Hey, this is on my property. I don’t want them there. Please plant them elsewhere by [date].'” Many people pointed out the challenge of navigating property lines, especially when somebody new moves in and there may have been informal agreements with the previous home’s resident. “People are always trying to gain a few extra feet over the property line from who they hope are gullible new neighbors,” wrote one commenter. One commenter did think the battle wasn’t worth it: “I mean… you could have had some home grown tomatoes and good vibes with your neighbors, but you had to go all ‘get off my lawn!'” Read the original article on The Spruce Source link #Told #Plants #Shouldnt #Yard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water,’ An Unflinching Portrait of Abuse and Addiction, Earns 4-Minute Cannes Ovation – Variety Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water,’ An Unflinching Portrait of Abuse and Addiction, Earns 4-Minute Cannes Ovation – Variety Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut ‘The Chronology of Water,’ An Unflinching Portrait of Abuse and Addiction, Earns 4-Minute Cannes Ovation VarietyThe Chronology of Water review: Kristen Stewart makes a traumatic splash with directorial debut The GuardianThe Chronology of Water, as seen by Kristen Stewart Festival de CannesWhy Kristen Stewart Didn’t Star in Her Own Directorial Debut VultureKristen Stewart Says It’s a ‘Bulls— Fallacy’ That You Need ‘Experience’ to Direct: ‘It’s a Real Male Perspective’ and ‘Anyone Can Make a Movie if They Have Something to Say’ Variety Source link #Kristen #Stewarts #Directorial #Debut #Chronology #Water #Unflinching #Portrait #Abuse #Addiction #Earns #4Minute #Cannes #Ovation #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Molly Taylor driving home gender equality Molly Taylor driving home gender equality Extreme E’s mixed-gender racing is breaking boundaries in motorsport, and *********** trailblazer driver Molly Taylor is at the forefront. Extreme E is a five-race series in four continents, racing electric SUV’s off-road vehicles in extreme locations and conditions. It has taken a real lead in gender equality. In 2016, Molly became the youngest ever winner of the *********** Rally Championship. She is also the first and still the only female champion. With co-driver Bill Hayes, she won WA’s Forest Rally in 2017. Camera IconMolly Taylor is ranked the world’s best female rally driver in 2015. Credit: Supplied Then, in 2021, she joined Extreme E and won the inaugural Extreme E World Championship with Johan Kristoffersson. Over its first four seasons, Extreme E has built a number of female drivers. But Molly, driving for team E.ON Next Veloce Racing, stands out. She won the inaugural championship title and has achieved eight major victories. She has the most victories of any female driver and the second most overall — just one fewer than double champion Johan Kristoffersson (despite competing in three fewer events). And data shows that, in those four seasons, the gap in performance times between male and female drivers has narrowed by almost 70 per cent. An Extreme E spokesperson says that value is due to “equitable competition environments”. Molly, who has raced with the series from the beginning, said: “Extreme E has without a doubt changed the course of my career and I’m confident all the female drivers in the series would say the same thing. “We all know how challenging motorsport is, but what Extreme E has proven is that with the right opportunity, exposure, development and investment we can see women reach the top. “It can be a difficult cycle to break; you need the seat time to prove your potential, but you need results to attract the support needed to access that very seat time. “Extreme E put themselves out there and tried something new to force change and it makes me so proud to be one of the drivers to prove the success of this concept. “We have built some strong momentum and, whilst this doesn’t alleviate the continuing challenges of motorsport, we are making change. It’s pretty special and something I hope motorsport can learn from more broadly.” Molly took part in SAS Australia season one, and is an ambassador for Girls on Track, a female motorsport initiative. + mollytaylor.com.au Camera IconMolly Taylor and co-driver Bill Hayes won Forest Rally in 2017. Credit: John Doutch/RegionalHUB Source link #Molly #Taylor #driving #home #gender #equality Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2 high-profile names accused of paying for sex in Mass. ******** case due in court 2 high-profile names accused of paying for sex in Mass. ******** case due in court Two high-profile men who allegedly paid for sex are due in court Friday in connection with an interstate commercial sex ring that ran high-end brothels in two Massachusetts communities. Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner and James Cusack Jr., the former director of Oncology Labs at Massachusetts General Hospital, were identified among the ********’s suspected clients during public hearings in March. Toner, former president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, allegedly communicated with the “******** phone” a total of 432 times and paid for sex at least 13 times over roughly a seven-month ******* in 2023. Toner later apologized to his fellow councilors and to the community. “You’ve all heard the news concerning my personal legal matters,” Toner said at a Cambridge City Council meeting. “First, I’m ashamed to have my name associated with this case — I would like to apologize to my fellow councilors, my supporters, and the community for taking up the time of the council and the public discourse on this matter.” Cusack allegedly paid for sex 16 times in 2023. A hospital spokesperson said that Cusack’s employment ended in May 2024. The attorneys for the Boston-area “John Does” identified in the ****** books of the sophisticated interstate high-end ******** network had desperately tried to keep their identities private, arguing that revealing their names violates their privacy. Han Lee, the 42-year-old leader of the interstate commercial sex ring, was sentenced earlier this year to four years in prison followed by one year of supervised release. Toner and Cusack are due in court at 9 a.m. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW Source link #highprofile #names #accused #paying #sex #Mass #******** #case #due #court Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill: Four sticking points for Republican rebels – BBC Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill: Four sticking points for Republican rebels – BBC Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill: Four sticking points for Republican rebels BBCConservatives block Trump agenda bill from advancing in major setback for GOP leaders NBC NewsRepublican Revolt Reflects a Core Party Divide Over Spending and Debt The New York TimesGOP hard-liners block Trump’s massive tax and immigration package The Washington PostHandful of Republicans sink Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in key House committee Fox News Source link #Trump039s #039big #beautiful039 #tax #bill #sticking #points #Republican #rebels #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shropshire highlights: from Shrewsbury to Ludlow, discover a rural English delight Shropshire highlights: from Shrewsbury to Ludlow, discover a rural English delight Compared to the Yorkshires and Cornwalls, Oxfordshires and Sussexes, some counties in England don’t get the attention they deserve from *********** tourists, writes Steve McKenna Source link #Shropshire #highlights #Shrewsbury #Ludlow #discover #rural #English #delight Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]