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Rabat - King Mohammed VI inaugurated today the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra City for vocational training (CMC) in the town of Tamesna. The project is the result of a partnership between the Office of Vocational Training and Employment, the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development, and the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra Region Council. The overall budget of the project settled at MAD 380 million ($38 million). The investment does not include the cost of the two institutes specialized in health professions and the food industry attached to the City of Professions and Competencies. The city serves as an institution for professional training and is in line with royal instructions and the new roadmap for the development of the vocational training sector. To ensure the successful execution of its mission, the professional training hub is equipped with pedagogical spaces and “life spaces” that facilitate the development of technical and comprehensive skills as well as the self-development of trainees. The city houses six specialized sectors dedicated to acquiring professional skills, along with six integrated practical platforms. These platforms provide training based on “learning by doing” through exercises that simulate real professional environments, enabling trainees to gain practical experience. The “Industry” pole, designed in the form of a pedagogical factory, offers trainees the opportunity to engage with ten different specialties related to quality, health and safety, environment, industrial and electrical engineering, mechanics, and automotive professions. In addition, the pole includes a mini-pedagogical chain for manufacturing electric vehicle charging stations. It operates as a real-size application platform managed by multidisciplinary teams and trainees specializing in various fields within the sector. The training hub further comprises shared facilities, including a language and self-skills center, a vocational guidance center, innovation spaces (collaborative workspace, development laboratory, digital factory, incubator), a multimedia library, and a dedicated space for open online training courses (MOOC). The studio within this space is equipped with multimedia facilities to produce audiovisual content and training materials. Moreover, there is a conference center available. In terms of living spaces, the city provides a trainees' residence with a capacity of 700 beds, a cafeteria, a shelter, several meeting spaces, and sports fields (football, basketball, volleyball, and handball). The vocational training hub covers an area of 10 hectares and has an annual capacity of 3,560 seats, which can be increased to 4,560 seats with the addition of the two associated institutes: the Health Professions Training Institute in Rabat (currently under construction, with a capacity of 560 pedagogical seats annually) and the Food Industry Training Institute in Kenitra (completed and boasting a capacity of 440 trainees per year). The institution offers training in eight sectors, including four newly selected sectors adapting to the needs of the Moroccan market. The training programs consist of 105 training courses, including 80 newly established and 25 courses that have been restructured and updated. The course also extends to new professions, such as 22 courses on digital and artificial intelligence, 15 courses in health, 14 in agriculture, and 13 in tourism and hospitality Read Also: Morocco to Allocate Funds To Boost Vocational Training Budget © Morocco World News. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, rewritten or redistributed without permission. https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/05/355715/king-mohammed-vi-inaugurates-vocational-training-hub-in-tamesna

Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister, Justin Tkatchenko, has apologised for calling people “primitive animals” after his daughter faced criticism for TikTok videos she made while accompanying him to London for King Charles’s coronation. “I would like to personally apologise about my comments that were taken the completely wrong way and make known that these comments were solely directed to the individuals that made these disgusting and vile comments about my daughter,” Tkatchenko said in a statement. “Ultimately, my daughter is a person of her generation, the online generation, where they like to post everything about their lives online. She realises now how the video was perceived, which was not appropriate.” In one video Savannah Tkatchenko, 25, had shown herself travelling first class on Qantas and said she had done some shopping in Hermes and Louis Vuitton at Singapore airport. “For those of you that don’t know, Singapore airport shopping is so elite,” she said. Another video showed her unboxing cosmetics and a handbag after a shopping trip in London. The videos went viral on social media in PNG, with people questioning why taxpayer money had been spent on her attendance at the coronation. Responding to the criticism of her on Wednesday, Tkatchenko told Australia’s ABC her critics were “primitive animals” who had “nothing to do”. He later reiterated the comments to the Guardian, saying they were “living in the dark ages”. “I was officially invited by Buckingham Palace for myself and my spouse to go to the coronation representing the prime minister and the government of Papua New Guinea and for me that was an absolute honour and unfortunately my spouse could not attend, so I invited the next best person, who was my daughter,” Tkatchenko told the Guardian on Wednesday. “So where they get all this trumped-up thing that we are misusing public funds and going overseas, what a load of bullshit.” Prior to Friday’s apology, Tkatchenko had said that his daughter received K25,000 (£5,600/$7,100) in government funds as an allowance for the trip which she had used to pay for accommodation and meals. The flight was also paid for by the government. “Is that misuse of funds when you’re going there on an invitation, representing the government and prime minister of this country?” Tkatchenko said his daughter had not actually bought anything in Singapore. When asked about the London unboxing video, he said: “I have no idea of this.” Savannah Tkatchenko was not available for comment and has since shut down her TikTok account. The prime minister, James Marape, asked Papua New Guineans to accept the apology, saying in a statement that he too had been offended by Tkatchenko’s comments. “I advised him that as ministers of state, and leaders of our country, we carry a huge responsibility in how we respond to public scrutiny of our conduct as well as that of family members,” he said. “I appeal to our people that we should rise above these issues and stand united as one people, one nation, one country, regardless of colour or creed.” Critics of the coronation trip also noted media reports that 30 people were part of the delegation accompanying PNG’s governor general, Bob Dadae, and his wife. Other Pacific Island countries sent fewer than three people each to represent their country. A local newspaper, citing a reliable source in the country’s finance and treasury department, reported that the trip cost taxpayers K3 million (£672,000/$851,000) and another K3 million was spent on celebrations in PNG. About 85% of people in Papua New Guinea lived in poverty in 2020, according to the World Bank, while the national budget continues to be supplemented by loans and grants from donor partners. As Apec minister in 2018, Tkatchenko was responsible for the controversial acquisition of a fleet of Maseratis and Bentleys that was supposed to ferry world leaders to meetings. Tkatchenko was criticised for wasting money on expensive luxury vehicles, which the government then struggled to sell. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/12/png-minister-apologises-for-calling-daughters-coronation-critics-primitive-animals

Leclerc: Good to be back on the podium Charles Leclerc on finishing P2 at the Austrian GP "I think Friday and today we maximised what we had. It was more yesterday that I as off the pace. It's good to be back on the podium. The upgrades we brought on the car made me feel better in those conditions which is good for the future. "The team has done an excellent job to bring these upgrades earlier. But obviously there's a lot of work to do because Max and Checo had a lot of pace." On being in the lead in the middle of the race "We are struggling a lot in dirty air so I was just trying to get track position even though we knew in the long-term for the whole race it would have been difficult to keep Max behind with the race pace he had. "But I tried and it wasn't enough but it's good to be back on the podium, especially after the last few races which have been a bit more difficult." On Silverstone coming up "Together with Austria these are my two favourite tracks which are non-city tracks. "Silverstone, we always have great results so hopefully we can take advantage of the new upgrades we have on the car and hopefully be a bit more of a challenge to the Red Bulls." Perez: Hopefully now I'm back Sergio Perez on claiming P3 from P15 on the grid: "I'm, really happy. It's been a very difficult weekend for me, personally physically I've been really weak. I was sick on Thursday and it hasn't been an easy weekend with high fever and little sleep. "Great recovery from the team, fantastic strategy and we had great pace. "It was very hard but fair (with Carlos). Always a pleasure to race them. "It's been a bit of a rough patch for me but hopefully now we are back and can keep that consistency." Max Verstappen on his latest victory: "Most important for me was lap one to stay in front. After that we could do our own race. We opted not to box under the VSC and do our normal strategy and that worked out well. Our stints were perfect and I enjoyed it a lot. "I could see the few laps before the VSC we were pulling out quite a gap so I knew we would get them back eventually. Following our own plan was the best way forward. "I don't like to think about (the title) yet. I'm just enjoying the moment driving this car and working with this team. The Sprint weekend is always hectic and a lot of things can go wrong but luckily a lot of things went right - I'm just very happy with this weekend and we'll focus again on Silverstone." Austrian Grand Prix: https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog/12433/12912272/austrian-grand-prix-live-updates-from-practice-qualifying-and-race-as-spielberg-hosts-formula-1-sprint-weekend

he fourth edition of the fair has more than 350 companies, which will show the best ecological, natural and sustainable products Organic Food and Eco Living Iberia, the largest event in the Iberian Peninsula in its category, has established itself as a benchmark for ecology, sustainability and a healthy lifestyle. In line with the international projection of the fairs and events organized by IFEMA MADRID, on this occasion it has the participation of Ecuador as the Guest Country. As the director of both events, Alex Suau, points out: «This is the most international edition to date, with exhibitors from more than 30 countries and visitors from the five continents, thanks to the agreements established with the most relevant associations and institutions in Spain. and Portugal, Europe and the Americas to continue promoting the production and consumption of organic throughout the world. In this environment, Hall 7 will host (June 7 and the news of 350 companies, with the best ecological, sustainable and innovative products from around the world in agri-food, wines, beverages, beauty, textiles, 'eco-packaging', health and well-being, with a complete program of conferences and seminars with top-level speakers, and activities for the industry. The latest trends and innovations in the organic agri-food, beverage, and wine sectors -Organic Wine Iberia- will be shown, while Eco Living Iberia brings together buyers and producers of cosmetics, textiles and fashion, eco-packaging, household items and drugstores . Thousands of distributors, wholesalers, retailers and exhibitors under the same commercial framework, with natural and sustainable products from both the Iberian Peninsula and internationally. Both offer participants a platform for international expansion and promotion with the International Hosted Buyer and VIP Program, in addition to the International Buyers Program of ICEX Spain Export and Investment (for which professionals from the most relevant markets will be present, as in the cases Europe, Canada, China, the United States and the Middle East). The Annual Report on Organic Production in Spain 2023, prepared by Ecovalia, reveals the keys to the increase in the sector, as in the case of the 2,856 million euros in value of all organic products in Spain in 2022. The total average expenditure per capita stood at 60 euros per person per year (53.20 spent in households), with an 'ecological shopping basket' that in Spain accounted for 64% organic products of plant origin (mainly fruit -14% - and vegetables -10%-), and 36% of products of animal origin, mainly meat, with 27%. Sustainable ecosystem The Innovation Zone presents, for its part, the most innovative and innovative products from the exhibitors launched in the last twelve months, with the opportunity, for visitors and buyers, to vote among the products presented to the winners among 11 different categories (which will be announced at the Eco&Organic Awards 2023). And the Eco & Organic Retail Awards will recognize and reward the importance of companies dedicated to the retail sector in Spain and Portugal, increasing social awareness of the importance of good ecological performance. As in the rest of the events organized by the fair institution, innovation in its broadest sense is present in each of the conferences, and this is the case in this case with the Innovation Zone, which presents the most innovative and innovative products of the exhibitors launched in the last year. An environment that will also host the Eco & Organic Awards Iberia 2022, with 12 award categories for 150 products submitted to the contest, with the voting of visitors and invited buyers. As for the technical conferences and activities (another hallmark of the fairs), more than 20 sessions and conferences have been organized within Organic Food Iberia, to reflect on the most current trends and issues (such as those of organic food, natural cosmetics, etc.), which will have the participation of some of the best brands in the sector, such as Ecovalia, Bio Eco Actual, Herbolario Navarro, Veritas, Ifoam, ACES, CAAE, Asobio, Biogran, FIAB, Intereco, Portugal Foods, Agrobio Portugal, CIAO Inter-American Commission on Organic Agriculture, SOW, SEAE… Organized by Diversified Communications and IFEMA MADRID, Organic Food Iberia and Eco Living Iberia have the support of Ecovalia as main sponsor, along with institutions such as, among others, MAPA -Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food-, Biocop, Cantero de Letur, Mercacei, Sow and Greece. https://www.abc.es/sociedad/estilo-vida-saludable-sostenible-20230601090625-nt.html

Australian scientists say they have made the world's first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female athlete. Studies on the degenerative brain disease, linked to contact sports, are usually carried out on male athletes. The diagnosis was made on the brain of Heather Anderson, an Australian Rules footballer who took her own life last year aged 28. Scientists say the case could be "the tip of the iceberg" for women in sport. CTE causes an increased risk of mental illness and has also been linked to dementia, but can only be diagnosed post-mortem. Scientists believe it is caused by repeated head knocks and concussions, with a study by 13 academic institutions last year finding "conclusive evidence". Research into the condition has been growing in recent years - with more than 300 cases identified in American football alone. In Australia, high-profile male Australian Rules footballers Danny Frawley, Shane Tuck and Polly Farmer were diagnosed with CTE, as was rugby league player-turned-coach Paul Green. But study of CTE in female sports stars has been limited. Ms Anderson's family donated her brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB), in the hope of better understanding her death. She played eight professional games in the top-tier Australian Football League Women's (AFLW). She suffered several injuries throughout her career including at least one concussion. A talented defender, she was known for wearing a bright pink helmet during matches before her retirement in 2017. Prof Michael Buckland, who co-authored the study, said Ms Anderson's brain had three clear lesions, including in parts of the organ that regulate movement, problem-solving, memory, language, and behaviour. Prof Buckland told the BBC that people suffering from CTE often experience a wide range of mental health issues, and that Ms Anderson's family had told him "in some ways" the findings "made a lot of sense". "Depression, anxiety, irritability, impulsivity, drug and alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, as well as actions of suicide are common," he said. He added that Ms Anderson's family were grateful for the research and might encourage more studies into how head injuries affect women in sport. "I think [Ms Anderson] is a sentinel case. There's certainly a real need for a focus on females in this space," he said. It comes as sporting bodies globally are under pressure to improve concussion protocols and protect players. In Australia, more than 60 former AFL players are suing the league for up to A$1bn (£526m; $668m) in compensation for the serious damage concussions have allegedly caused them. Similar cases have also been launched in the US and the UK, where almost 400 players have joined a class action. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-66094187

The game is coming Fall 2023 and you can join a regional beta starting June 13. At Ubisoft Forward, a release window and pre-rendered trailer for The Division Resurgence were revealed. You can also join a regional beta that starts June 13. The full game is set to release in Fall 2023. The trailer shows an armed, but casually dressed, operative combating various enemies in a post-apocalyptic New York. This operative, and the friends he later teams up with, deploy drones, shields, and electric grenades to fight a variety of armored foes. The Division Resurgence is an attempt to bring the franchise's open world and PvP/PvE modes to mobile. Ahead of the regional beta, the working build of the game has added new missions and side activities, day and night/weather cycles, more collectibles, and a new class: Field Medic. The regional beta is split into two phases. The first starts on June 13 and ends on July 25. The second phase begins on August 8 and ends September 19. Player accounts and progression will be reset at the beginning of each phase. If you pre-register to play and live in Australia, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Netherland, Norway, Spain, or Sweden, you may be invited to participate. The beta will take up at least 8GB on your device. Pre-registering can unlock a complete NYC firefighter outfit and a set of golden weapon skins. You can claim these rewards with the Ubisoft Connect account you used to register. An exact release date for the game is forthcoming. link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-resurgence-gets-flashy-cgi-trailer-and-release-window/1100-6515131/

Bungie has in recent years been very aggressive in its pursuit of Destiny 2 cheat makers, and not at all shy about saying so. Based on the opening line of its most recent legal action (via Torrentfreak), filed against the makers and sellers of the Ring-1 cheat, it has no intention of stopping anytime soon. The action actually began in May 2021, when Bungie joined up with Ubisoft to file a joint lawsuit against Ring-1. The two companies reached a settlement with three of the four named defendants in the case in late 2022, but the fourth failed to respond to the suit, and so Bungie and Ubisoft requested a default judgment of $2.2 million. The judge in the case rejected that request, however, ruling that the fourth defendant was "not an original developer of the software or an original participant in the Ring-1 enterprise," but instead appeared to be "akin to a customer service representative." That decision meant the defendant wouldn't have to pay anything. Worse, the Ring-1 website remained online. Sponsored Links If You Need To Relax On Your Computer, You Have To Play This Game. No Install Elvenar The new lawsuit, filed on August 1, names 10 other defendants (most of them by alias) along with 40 "John Does," and it begins with a bang: "The days of Destiny 2 cheaters being free to engage in a wholesale assault on the Destiny 2 game and its community without fear of consequences are over." RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... CLOSE This suit leans heavily into Bungie's previous prior wins over cheat makers, noting that they specifically targeted "the corporate entities and individuals who profit from making, selling, supporting, and otherwise proliferating malicious cheat software." The rulings in those lawsuits "have repeatedly confirmed that the sale and use of cheat software violates a raft of federal and state laws, breaches users’ contracts with Bungie (the Limited Software License Agreement, or 'LSLA,' that governs access to Destiny 2), and is a basis for significant tort liability." Those wins have been widely reported, Bungie said, which means that the Ring-1 defendants are well aware by now that their actions are illegal, and have had more than sufficient time to knock it off voluntarily. And yet they have continued to make and sell their cheat software, "secure in the belief that they can avoid consequences for it." The suit goes on to define the various parties involved, Bungie's efforts to deter cheaters, and Ring-1's persistence in circumventing that work, including copyright infringement, civil RICO [Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations] violations—wire fraud, criminal copyright infringement, and money laundering—DMCA violations, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violations, civil conspiracy, and more. Given Bungie's string of wins in court, I would expect this lawsuit to end pretty much the same way: With some spare cash for Bungie, and another cheat maker gone. For now, though, Ring-1 is still online, and still selling "undetected" cheats, for a whopping $59 per month. I would strongly urge you not to indulge. link: https://www.pcgamer.com/bungie-warns-destiny-2-cheat-makers-your-days-of-operating-without-fear-of-consequences-are-over

Cassius, the world's largest crocodile living in captivity, just turned 120 years old. Or at least that's his estimated age, scientists say. It's difficult to determine a crocodile's age based on its size. Once they reach adulthood, the rate at which crocodiles grow slows down and eventually grinds to a halt. The largest crocodiles are usually the ones that grow in irregular spurts as juveniles, with males typically growing bigger than females. "There is no way of knowing Cassius' actual age as he was born in the wild and the age is just an estimate," Toody Scott, a crocodile keeper who looks after Cassius at Marineland Crocodile Park on Green Island, told Live Science in an email. The nearly 18-foot-long (5.5 meters) saltwater giant's birthday "was essentially made up a few years ago" and this time of year is actually "the wrong time of year for a crocodile to be born in northern Australia," Scott added. Sponsored Links Flawless Grace: Discover the Bestselling Evening Trends Milla In 1984, researchers captured the crocodile on a cattle ranch southwest of Darwin, Australia, after the ranch owners complained they were losing livestock. Even then, when Cassius was estimated to be between 30 and 80 years old, he was the biggest crocodile ever caught alive in Australia. "He was 16 feet, 10 inches [5.13 m] with at least another 6 inches [15 centimeters] of tail missing and a bit of a snout missing," Grahame Webb, a crocodile researcher who participated in the capture, told ABC News. "He was a big old gnarly crocodile then. Crocs of that size are not normal." Related: Crocodile murder mystery deepens following discovery of 2nd corpse with 'fileted' head Nearly 40 years later, and after 35 years living on Green Island, the colossal crocodile is still growing, "which is unusual for a big croc" and is providing scientists with "serious knowledge on longevity," Webb said. Cassius was a difficult catch for Webb and his colleagues back in the 1980s. Large crocodiles had been prime targets for hunters, so researchers rarely had the opportunity to study them. "Adult crocodiles that survived the hunting period were very wary," Webb said. (Australia's Northern Territory banned crocodile hunting in 1971.) Now, Cassius is anything but wary, according to his keepers. "He still has a lot of spark in him" and is "always up for an interaction," Scott told ABC News. While other old reptiles tend to be docile and uninterested, "he's one of the liveliest crocs and very engaging." Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) typically live for more than 70 years, according to the nonprofit conservation organization Oceana. The largest saltwater crocodile ever captured was Lolong, a 20.3-foot-long (6.17 m) beast from the Philippines. A massive "salty" crocodile was captured in Australia in 2018, but the 15.4-foot-long (4.7 m) animal was nowhere near the size of Cassius, who has been holding onto the Guinness World Record for the largest captive crocodile since 2011. link: https://www.livescience.com/animals/alligators-crocodiles/worlds-largest-captive-croc-turns-120-giving-scientists-serious-knowledge

The SNP would demand the power for another independence vote as the price for supporting Labour in a hung parliament. Senior figures in the SNP think they could hold the balance of power in the next parliament. They have told the BBC the cost of their support would be devolving the power to hold another referendum to Holyrood. This is the most explicit statement yet of their strategy. Senior SNP figures told the BBC they will make the demand for a referendum a central part of their general election campaign. Labour and Lib Dems take seats from Tories Scottish government loses indyref2 court case Labour have repeatedly said they would not do a deal with the SNP on another referendum. The party has said it believes it can win a majority on its own - based on Thursday's local election results. But the SNP leadership is planning to increase its calls for another referendum as the cost of support if Labour need it. Shift in strategy It's not clear what this would mean in practice however - it's unlikely the SNP would be prepared to bring down Labour and allow the Conservatives into power. A Labour source dismissed the prospect saying: "There is going to be a majority Labour Government". The SNP are also facing difficulties of their own. The party has the cloud of a police investigation into its finances hanging over it. It is racing to meet a deadline to provide audited accounts. If it misses that deadline, it could lose out on around £1.2m of public money. As Chris Mason and I wrote last week, the party appears to be shifting to a longer term strategy on independence. But senior figures have told the BBC the one "shortcut" would be in a hung parliament. They would go further than asking for a Section 30 order - giving Holyrood temporary power as happened in 2014. Instead, they would call for the power to be devolved permanently - giving Holyrood control over when another referendum happens. That means a referendum would not necessarily be immediate. The SNP leadership also wants to call for other powers of employment and energy policy. Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said: "The SNP would ensure the power to determine Scotland's future is transferred to Edinburgh, that the cost of living crisis becomes the main priority of Westminster, and that relations with Europe are rebuilt and renewed." A Labour spokesman said: "Keir Starmer has repeatedly said no deals with the SNP going into an election, or coming out of the election. We're campaigning for a majority Labour government." A Conservative source said: "Keir Starmer has already broken every pledge he's ever made so any claims he makes ruling this out can safely be dismissed." link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65503990

Callum Wilson scored from the penalty spot as Newcastle United beat Brentford in a scrappy game at St James' Park to ease the scrutiny on boss Eddie Howe. Newcastle's victory ended a run of three consecutive defeats which had seen Howe under the spotlight. Wilson converted after Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken fouled Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. Brentford's best chance fell to Aaron Hickey early in the game but Nick Pope stood up well to save with his chest. How do you rate Newcastle's display? Have your say here What do you make of Brentford's performance? Send us your views here Howe heads to San Siro in better spirits The chewing gum might have been gnawed more intently, but otherwise there was little in the sanguine Howe's touchline demeanour in the technical area to indicate he was feeling the pressure. Victory over a Brentford team unbeaten in seven league games before this encounter helped lift the Magpies to 11th place as they notched their second win of the season. In keeping with his persona, there was no outpouring of emotion from Howe at the final whistle, his mind doubtless already on Tuesday's Champions League opener at San Siro against AC Milan - who were thrashed 5-1 in Saturday's Milan derby. In attempting to ignite their season Howe made five changes to his starting line-up, but Brentford's enterprise was the more polished in the early stages. Hickey went close while Yoane Wissa was unable to apply the decisive touch to Mathias Jensen's fizzing delivery shortly after. What the Bees lacked was a cutting edge in attack as the ongoing absence of Ivan Toney - suspended until January for betting offences - was acutely felt again. Newcastle finished the first half the stronger and Bruno Guimaraes saw his diving header at the back post saved by the feet of Flekken. Predatory Wilson underlines his qualities The home side rediscovered some of the intensity which had helped propel them into the top four last season in the second half - and Wilson was again the difference. The 31-year-old signed a new contract this week which will potentially extend his stay on Tyneside until the summer of 2025. His predatory instincts in front of goal were once again underlined as he enabled Howe's side to win a match slim on clear-cut chances. Alexander Isak had been given the task of spearheading Newcastle's attack in their opening four matches, but after a poor run of results Howe turned to experienced goalscorer Wilson. The England striker was unfortunate to have been deemed to have fouled Flekken when he turned the ball home from close range shortly after the break. However, when Flekken clattered into Gordon the Newcastle number nine stepped up and emphatically buried the spot-kick. Wilson has scored his past 11 penalties, a run stretching back to May 2021, and now has 14 goals in his past 17 appearances having only started seven of them. He should be a shoo-in to be in the starting line-up at San Siro next week. SOURCE

Millions of people maintain an unhealthy lifestyle. Thus, they encounter problems like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders, hypertension, and increased stress. Alternatively, adopting a healthier lifestyle comes with countless benefits. But is healthy living affordable, or even better, cost-free? No, as each one of us are at different lifestyle phases with different spending capacity. Furthermore, other factors like an individual’s current state of physical and mental health, heredity, age, pre-existing illnesses, habits, physical affordability, patience levels, and the resolve to bring changes influence the lifestyle costs. So, let’s identify what are some of the ways in which you can control your grocery bills, limit gym memberships, or reduce restaurant-hopping from disturbing your budget while you continue to make healthier choices? 1.Analysis of Different Costs Contributing to a Healthy Lifestyle How much extra does healthy eating cost? A study by Cambridge University revealed that eating healthy costs three times as much as consuming unhealthy, junk food, and the price gap continues to widen. That’s the difference between a healthy diet, like one loaded with vegetables, fruits, fish, and nuts, and an unhealthy diet with lots of meat, processed foods, and refined grains. On one hand, choosing the former for a family can increase the cost significantly. But on the other hand, from a long-term perspective, eating healthy could save you from severe chronic illnesses that might dig a deeper hole in your pocket. 2. Investment Towards Physical Fitness With long working hours spent in front of screens and devices, adopting some form of physical activity has become essential more than an option. But engaging in physical activity comes at an added cost – whether you opt for a gym membership, Zumba classes, power-yoga sessions, swimming, or Pilates. The only thing that doesn’t come with a price tag is walking. The annual cost of these fitness and physical activities falls in the range of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000, depending on the services, vicinity, and utilities. Those with an affinity for cycling can consider this option, as purchasing a bicycle is the best one-time investment plan that will give you significant rewards. 3. Stress-Reducing Activities Stress looks different in different people, and thus, it’s important to relieve it from time to time. Research has proved that engaging in activities such as deep breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, and strength training among other things can reduce stress levels and improve mood. While some of these activities require absolutely no money, strength training and exercising in the gym may need a minimal investment of not more than Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000. Bonus: if you manage to practice and master these skills by enrolling in professional courses, they will turn out to be the best money investment decision you have ever taken. 4. Productive Sources of Entertainment Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you forget to participate in fun activities or entertainment. In fact, indulging in entertainment can distract you from stress, promote creativity, relieve the monotony, boost productivity, and develop self-esteem. From reading books to attending open Mic nights, visiting amusement parks attending trade shows, and celebrating festivals to stopping by an art exhibition – the options are endless. Most of these activities require a one-time entry cost, which is not more than Rs. 200 to Rs. 2000. The best part is – age is no bar to indulging in different entertainment activities, especially if they are going to add joy to your life. Make Healthy Choices for a Healthier Future Far too many people complicate the whole idea of leading a healthy lifestyle. In reality, you must know that more expensive, more luxurious, or more exclusive does not equal healthier or better. Don’t be enticed by fancy food options, marketing gimmicks, or organic labels. Regardless of what your budget is, embracing a healthier lifestyle does not have to be a tough decision to ponder over. In fact, living healthy is the best long-term investment you can make, followed by choosing the right health insurance plan. https://www.dezerv.in/personal-finance/the-real-cost-of-living-a-healthy-lifestyle/

A Ukrainian soldier drags himself through the long grass, one leg trailing limply behind him. Seconds later, a flash of bright orange and a cloud of white smoke mark the spot, just a few metres away, where yet another land mine has been triggered. As a second badly wounded soldier pulls himself up on to the relative safety of a nearby armoured personnel carrier - arms flailing like a swimmer trying to cling onto a lifeboat - a thick smudge of dark red blood marks his agonising progress. All this was captured, live, last week, by a Ukrainian army drone hovering overhead on the frontlines south of the Donbas city of Bakhmut. From above, the cratered minefield looked like it was covered in a haphazard rash of dark brown crop circles. "Mines are terrifying. They scare me more than anything else," said Artyom, a 36-year-old soldier from Ukraine's 108th Territorial Defence Brigade. Two days earlier, two of his colleagues had stood on "petals" - small, green, anti-personnel mines - that had recently been scattered across a field by Russian rockets. "Our guys were experienced. But it's hard to have eyes everywhere. Both have leg amputations. One leg each. We have [mine] injuries after every fight," said Artyom, a trained sapper, explaining that the rockets enable Russian forces to plant new mines in places that have already been liberated and cleared by Ukrainian forces. As Ukraine's long-anticipated counterattack has not yet achieved the sort of speed and momentum that some had hoped for - including President Volodymyr Zelensky who admitted it was "slower than desired". A range of soldiers we've spoken to on different sections of the frontline have blamed Russian minefields for at least part of that delay. "Of course, it slows down the movement of troops," said the commander of a nine-man sapper squad with the call sign Dill. He'd just finished a de-mining mission on the nearby frontlines to the east of the tiny, ruined village of Predtechyne, outside Bakhmut. He laid out an array of deactivated Russian mines on the ground beneath a tree, taking care to make sure he could not be spotted by Russian drones overhead. "The enemy has no mercy for their own soldiers. They're used as cannon fodder. But we're trying to move forwards with the minimum of casualties," said the Lieutenant Serhii Tyshenko from the 3rd Assault Brigade, speaking from the shelter of a nearby bunker. Some three hours' drive further south, across a succession of lop-sided pontoon bridges, Ukrainian sappers crouched by the side of a cratered road, carefully deactivating a powerful anti-personnel Claymore mine that had been hidden near an electricity pole, poised to send shrapnel into infantry or vehicles. "I hate this job," said Artyom, a red-bearded former garage mechanic, moments after he'd finished making the mine safe. There was a whistle, then a boom as a Russian artillery shell hit the fields nearby. Over the lip of a nearby hill, Ukrainian infantry were slowly advancing southwards beyond the newly captured village of Rivnopil. Artyom's anger was not just a response to the dangers of minefields, but to the "sly" mentality that he felt must lie behind the act of laying mines and boobytraps, rather than fighting your enemy "man to man". Later, in their temporary base in a cottage several kilometres away, the soldiers expressed frustration about a lack of mine-clearing equipment, and a shortage of sappers - four of whom had been injured in recent weeks. But then Artyom showed us a large antenna and brought out a laptop to begin playing recordings of what he said were recent radio intercepts of Russian soldiers. The expletive-ridden messages appeared to indicate a degree of chaos and low morale. "Our kamikaze drone hit [our own] car. We have one dead, another injured. Get the [expletive] out of there." "The [soldiers] are running away. Some of them are stealing cars… 50 people have fled. They [expletive] ran away…" The radio intercept suggested that Russian soldiers were deserting their positions after a Ukrainian artillery bombardment. "This happens from time to time. In groups of 10 or 20 - [Russian] people disappear and leave without permission. The Russians realise we can eavesdrop on their communications but sometimes they forget," said Artyom. He described himself as a "realist" regarding Ukraine's counter-offensive, believing that too many people "in the media and in society are in a hurry", and expecting sudden progress. "I believe the worst option is always possible. The worst is slow [progress]," he said. link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66080652

The po[CENSORED]r survival game is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch, and its bringing every DLC with it. Vampire Survivors, the po[CENSORED]r isometric roguelike survival game developed by Luca Galante/poncle, is coming to the Nintendo Switch this August. The announcement was made during the June 21 Nintendo Direct livestream. Originally released in 2022, the game pits players against increasing numbers of enemies which grow stronger with each wave. But players have some defenses at their fingertips, like weapons that attack enemies automatically. Leveling up and and unlocking treasure chests left behind by slain enemies will also give players an edge in combat by supplying them with stronger weapons and character upgrades that make survival a less daunting task. "There's no place where to hide, all you can do is try to survive a cursed night and get as much gold as possible for the next survivor, before Death inevitably puts an end to your struggles," the official Vampire Survivors website says of the game. The site also serves as a gaming platform itself, giving players a chance to check out a browser-based demo of the game. The game also includes a new local "couch co-op" mode that supports up to four players, so friends can team up to defeat enemies and stay alive (or try to, anyway). The game requires one Joy-Con controller per player, meaning a second set of Joy-Cons is needed for four-player co-op, but two-player is accessible "right out of the box" according to the game's FAQ. The new co-op feature will be available on all platforms the same day Vampire Survivors launches on the Nintendo Switch: August 17, 2023. Vampire Survivors can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop for $4.99/£3.99--the same price as it costs on all other platforms. The game's DLCs will be available for Switch users as well, and like the game itself, all DLCs for Switch cost the same as they do on other platforms. Both the Legacy of the Moonspell and Tides of the Foscari DLCs will be available to purchase from the Nintendo eShop for $1.99/£1.59 each. Nintendo Direct June 2023: The Biggest Announceme link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/vampire-survivors-is-coming-to-switch-couch-co-op-headed-to-all-platforms/1100-6515372/

Star Wars Outlaws, the open world Star Wars game announced by Ubisoft earlier this year, will no doubt be an interplanetary adventure of considerable size. But in a new interview with Edge magazine, creative director Julian Gerighty said the development team at Ubisoft Massive is aiming to keep things "manageable," and that means that unlike some other big sci-fi games in the offing—and yes, I mean Starfield—there will be no procedurally generated planets where you can go anywhere and do anything you want. Starfield will famously have more than 1,000 planets when it arrives in September, and while Todd Howard said that there will be an awful lot of bespoke content on many of them, most of those worlds are created procedurally by generating large "tiles" which are then "wrapped around the planet." The net result is lots of places to visit, and not a hell of a lot to do on most of them. Outlaws is taking the opposite approach, Gerighty said. It's not yet known how many planets will be available to visit, but all of the explorable areas will be "handcrafted," and it sounds like they'll be plenty beefy. Sponsored Links Become a More Efficient Writer With This App Grammarly "It's a crude analogy, but the size of one planet might be about [equivalent to] two of the zones in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, for example," Gerighty said. "It could be two or three zones. But it's not, you know, this sort of epic 'the whole of England recreated' approach." RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... That's presumably referring to Odyssey's regions, each of which has different level requirements and various unique things to see and do. It's obviously not an exact measure—different regions in Odyssey have different sizes, goals, and requirements—but the implication is clear: While not on the sheer scale of Starfield, Outlaws is going to be a sizable experience. Players likewise won't be able to fly freely in the space above planets in Outlaws: Instead, there will be close-orbit areas to explore, where you might find things like asteroids or derelict space stations. "We're really focusing on what 'open world' means to the player, which is full freedom of approach," Gerighty said. Frankly, that's fine by me: I'll take a handful of locales built specifically to keep me interested and entertained over thousands of planets. Star Wars Outlaws doesn't currently have a release date but is expected to be out sometime in 2024—although given that this is a Ubisoft game, I wouldn't tattoo that date to my bicep just yet. Starfield, for the record, is set to arrive on September 6. link: https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisofts-open-world-star-wars-game-will-not-have-procedurally-generated-planets-every-game-world-is-handcrafted/

Granit Xhaka has left Arsenal to join German side Bayer Leverkusen in a 25m euro (£21.4m) deal. The Switzerland midfielder, 30, has signed a five-year deal with the Bundesliga club. Xhaka, who joined the Gunners in 2016 and was briefly captain in 2019, had a year left on his contract but was expected to leave the club this summer. Arsenal are on the verge of signing England midfielder Declan Rice in a British record deal from West Ham. Xhaka scored 23 goals in 297 appearances for the Gunners, helping them win the FA Cup twice and finish runners-up in the Premier League last season. He scored twice during the final game of the season, a 5-0 home win against Wolves, before being given a standing ovation as he was substituted late on. That was in stark contrast to an angry confrontation with Arsenal fans after being substituted against Crystal Palace in October 2019, after which he admitted he was close to leaving the club. That resulted in him being stripped of the captaincy - just over a month after he had been handed the armband by then manager Unai Emery. Arsenal rejected a bid of 15m euros (£12.9m) for Xhaka from Roma in 2021 and later that summer he signed a one-year contract extension to 2024. ADVERTISEMENT Xhaka previously spent four years playing in the Bundesliga for Borussia Monchengladbach, who he left to join the Gunners for a reported £35m in 2016. link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/661202

Chef Sam Fore received an ominous voicemail in May from an unknown number. The caller identified himself as a private investigator working for the James Beard Foundation. Later that day, Fore found herself on a Zoom call, answering questions from him and another man. Fore is a finalist in the James Beard Awards, which for nearly three decades have been considered the most prestigious culinary honors in the United States, the so-called Oscars of the food world. As the #MeToo movement led to high-profile revelations of misbehavior and workplace abuse in the restaurant world in recent years, the Beard foundation overhauled its processes to make the awards more equitable and diverse and to ensure that chefs with troubling histories are not honored.Fore is among the first subjects of an investigatory process created in 2021 as part of that overhaul. But in many ways, she is the kind of chef the retooled awards are meant to recognize more fully. Early indications suggest that the new process is vulnerable to failure in several ways.While the awards have historically honored mostly white chefs serving European-derived food in expensive urban restaurants — in fact, the other four finalists in the Best Chef: Southeast category with Fore are white men — her business, Tuk Tuk, is a pop-up that serves cuisine inspired by what she grew up eating in Lexington, Kentucky, as the daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants. In what she called “an interrogation,” the investigators asked her about social media posts she had made on both private and public accounts. Someone had sent them to the foundation through an anonymous tip line on its website. The men told Fore that the posts potentially violated the organization’s code of ethics — specifically, that they amounted to “targeted harassment” and “bullying.”They included an Instagram post, she said, that was part of a domestic violence awareness campaign, and others related to her advocacy for victims of sexual violence, including “vague tweets” about people the posts did not name. She said she told the investigators, “We’ve been talking for 90 minutes about these tweets, and you don’t know who I’m ‘targeting’ with them. How is that targeted harassment?” On Wednesday, after this article was published, the foundation notified Fore in an email that she had not been disqualified from the awards, which will be given out at a ceremony in Chicago on Monday. The investigation, it said, “did not find it more likely than not that you violated the Code of Ethics.” https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/james-beard-foundation-chef-sam-fore-investigation-8641924

Nearly 40 pupils have been killed at a school in western Uganda by rebels linked to the Islamic State group (IS). Five militants attacked the Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe at around 23:30 (20:30 GMT) on Friday. They entered dormitories, setting fire and using machetes to kill and maim the pupils, officials said. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) - based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - have been blamed and a manhunt is under way. Warning: Some people may find details in this story distressing. More than 60 people are educated at the school, most of whom live there. Uganda's information minister said 37 students were confirmed to have been killed, but did not give their ages. Twenty of them were attacked with machetes and 17 of them burned to death, Chris Baryomunsi told the BBC. Survivors said the rebels threw a bomb into the dormitory after the machete attack. It is not clear if this resulted in a fire in the building which was reported earlier. Six students were also abducted to carry food that the rebels stole from the school's stores, he added. The militants then returned across the border into the DRC. Some of the bodies are said to have been badly burnt and DNA tests will need to be carried out to identify them. Eight people remain in a critical condition after the attack. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the "appalling act" and called for those behind it to be brought to justice. Soldiers are pursuing ADF insurgents towards the DRC's Virunga national park - Africa's oldest and largest national park which is home to rare species, including mountain gorillas. Militias including the ADF also use the vast expanse, which borders Uganda and Rwanda, as a hideout. "Our forces are pursuing the enemy to rescue those abducted and destroy this group," defence spokesperson Felix Kulayigye said on Twitter. The Ugandan army has also deployed helicopters to help track the rebel group over mountainous terrain. Uganda and the DRC have held joint military operations in the east of DR Congo to prevent attacks by the ADF. Security forces had intelligence that rebels were in the border area on the DRC side for at least two days before Friday night's attack, Maj Gen Olum said. But local residents have criticised the authorities for not being prepared for an attack. "If they are telling us the borders are secure and security is tight, I want the security to tell us where they were when these killers came to kill our people," one resident told reporters. Inside view of IS rebels behind Uganda suicide attacks The deadly episode follows last week's attack by suspected ADF fighters in a village in the DRC near to the Ugandan border. Over 100 villagers fled to Uganda but have since returned. The attack on the school, located less than 2km (1.25 miles) from the DRC border, is the first such attack on a Ugandan school in 25 years. In June 1998, 80 students were burnt to death in their dormitories in an ADF attack on Kichwamba Technical Institute near the border of DRC. More than 100 students were abducted. The group may target schools as a way of recruiting children, according to Richard Moncrieff, an expert in the region at the International Crisis Group. But they also do it for the shock value, he told the BBC. "These are terrorist groups who want to make and impact through violence, they want to show that they are there, show that they are active to their colleagues and allies in ISIS in other parts of the world," Mr Moncrieff said, using another acronym for IS. The ADF was created in eastern Uganda in the 1990s and took up arms against long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni, alleging government persecution of Muslims. Muslims make up almost 14% of the Ugandan po[CENSORED]tion, according to official government figures, though the Ugandan Muslim Supreme Council estimates the figure is closer to 35%. Some members of the Ugandan Muslim community say they face discrimination in public life, including in education and the workplace. After defeat by the Ugandan army in 2001, the ADF relocated to North Kivu province in the DRC. The group's principal founder, Jamil Makulu, was arrested in Tanzania in 2015 and is in custody in a Ugandan prison. ADF rebels have been operating from inside the DRC for the past two decades. Makulu's successor, Musa Seka Baluku, reportedly first pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2016, but it was not until April 2019 that IS first acknowledged its activity in the area. Islamic State as a group has been mostly defeated, though there are significant numbers of IS-affiliated militant groups across the Middle East and Africa. After years of not operating openly in Uganda, the ADF was blamed for a series of attacks in late 2021 including suicide bombings in Uganda's capital Kampala. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65937484

Today's topic will be about downloading FIFA 23 Mobile, the original version for Android and iPhone phones from EA. In a very big surprise, EA has released the beta version of the official FIFA 23 Mobile game on the Google Play Store, where you can all try it just by following the simple steps that I will explain to you today. After downloading the game and installing it on your phone for the game, you choose your favorite team and take a package with a large group of strong players. The company offers you for free to try this version. Also, what I liked about this version is that the company has put the Arabic commentary option as well, and you can download it in a size of approximately 400 megabytes. . EA has developed all the famous phases, whether phases that you try with real teams, and there is an online phase against real people, whether with real teams or your own team. As for the gameplay and the new things in this version, the game, unfortunately, has not changed, even if by a very simple thing. Literally the same game, with the same gameplay cameras, the same graphics and everything. EA has rushed this year to download its new game because it knows that there is nothing New only change the first list only. Where there are two ways, whether you download it from the Google Play Store by running the VPN application on the country of Canada, or you download it directly from an external link, I will leave you all the links below this video, the game after downloading it will not work for you unless you are running the VPN application in the background, and the game also comes It has a size of 120 megabytes and you download another 100 from within the game in order to run it. As for the iPhone, the game is not available now, and it is expected to be released in the coming weeks as well. The important thing is that you will find all the links to download the game below. You can download and try the game now on your Android phone. https://www.mg4a.com/2022/10/fifa-23-mobile-android-ios.html

like self-imposed gaming challenges. A little while ago, I wrote about how Final Fantasy 14 streamer Pint gave himself the task of beating the world record for Kugane Tower, an accolade barely anybody cared about until he decided to turn it into his holy grail. Now it's a part of speedrunning history. Some can take it a little far though, like streamer Goodgame_Ethan. To prepare for his short-lived journey, Ethan grinded XP until he'd unlocked every skill point in Jedi: Survivor's opening level—which is an impressive feat, if somewhat mind-numbing to think about, and should have set him up for success in a deathless run on the game's Grand Master difficulty. This is made possible by the soulslike design of Jedi: Survivor. Enemies respawn whenever you visit a "meditation point"—which acts like a bonfire—meaning Ethan was able to grind the same mooks for hours in order to fully kit out Cal Kestis before he left Coruscant. Yet it's this same design which calls the "tragic" run-ending shield-bonk below into question. Sponsored Links Crypto Millionaire Warns: “Move Your Money By Sep. 20” VisionaryProfit In isolation, the clip's hilarious—there's something slapstick about the heroic leap Cal Kestis makes, only to slam into a stormtrooper's shield and plunge ten feet to his "death". You might notice, though, that Ethan doesn't go back to a meditation point. The game doesn't actually think he's dead, and while he curls up on the floor, the Stormtroopers across the way blast a stoic Cal Kestis to a senseless demise. RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... CLOSE This is by design. Unlike most soulslike games, Jedi: Survivor has a ton of triple-A brand platforming in it. Cal swings from ropes, runs from walls, slides down slopes, and even unlocks an air-dash. It feels nice and nippy, but it's also prone to occasionally hurling you straight into the void. Knowing that a full death—returning to your last meditation point, redeploying every enemy—would be unforgivably annoying under these circumstances, the developers at Respawn wisely decided that falling just costs Cal a little health, dropping him onto the nearest ledge. Goodgame_Ethan scrapped the run anyway. This is brought up in the thread under the video by several commenters: "Wait, dude? … You don't die from falling off cliffs, you just take fall damage," a baffled user wilkinsk wrote, to which Ethan replied: "No it's a true permadeath run. That definitely counts. I wouldn't say respawning with less health isn't a death". Which—I mean, everything's relative, though I'm not sure I'm team Ethan here. Respawning with no health would count as a death, unless we're talking philosophy. After all, there's a never-ending debate in the Star Trek community as to whether sci-fi teleporters kill you. Maybe there's a similar situation going on here. Can we truly say that the Cal Kestis who goes into the pit is the same man who teleports out of it? In all seriousness, while I disagree with this streamer's definition, it's a free internet—gamers can define challenge runs however they'd like. Just this year, an Elden Ring player replaced every boss with Malenia, so the sky is really the limit. Beating the game without dying in combat or falling off a ledge would be impressive, even if Jedi: Survivor's platforming is unreliable enough that the devs themselves had to show mercy. But if Goodgame_Ethan wants to make himself suffer, who am I to stop him? link: https://www.pcgamer.com/streamer-deals-himself-so-much-psychic-damage-grinding-jedi-survivors-tutorial-for-hours-in-a-no-death-run-

going to more than 85 events and meeting more than 35 White House hopefuls in the past two elections. That’s what brought him to a DeSantis event in Hollis on June 27, where he asked the Florida governor a question on a lot of people’s minds. “Do you believe that Trump violated the peaceful transfer of power — a key principle of American democracy that we must uphold?” Mitchell asked. DeSantis, after asking Mitchell for his biographical details, turned to what has become a customary answer on the campaign trail: If the 2024 election focuses on events from three years ago, Biden will win re-election, but if Republicans instead focus on the future, then they will take back the White House in 2024. But DeSantis’ decision not to answer Mitchell’s question directly generated headlines, and a week later, when Mitchell saw DeSantis was set to attend a Fourth of July parade in Merrimack, he hoped to follow up with the governor. “I’ve always been so interested in politics, because I’ve always loved history,” Mitchell said about his interest in viewing presidential campaigns up close. “When I learned this history was being made in my backyard, I knew I wanted to play a part in it and ask these questions.” Mitchell said he wanted to re-engage with DeSantis because he felt bad about the way his previous question made news the previous week. “I actually wanted to apologize to him, too. I wasn’t going up wondering why he was a coward for not answering the question,” Mitchell told NBC News in an interview Friday, adding that he genuinely wanted to hear more from DeSantis and worried that he had caused the governor trouble by drawing national attention to his question. But at the parade, Mitchell said he was met with hostility from DeSantis representatives, in an encounter first reported by the Daily Beast. The super PAC supporting DeSantis, Never Back Down, had staffed the governor’s appearance at the march that day, helping to direct the DeSantis family along the route. “The first few times I got close to him, I was, like, kind of bodied away by his staffers and I was just like wow,” Mitchell said. “Maybe he has some rogue staffers who are rude.” Later that afternoon, he managed to meet DeSantis along the rainy parade route, shaking the governor’s hand as he marched by with his family. DeSantis, while keeping up with the parade’s momentum, listened to Mitchell, he said, as he offered the governor an apology for spurring national attention to his question the week before. Suddenly, Mitchell said, he felt a pull on the back of his shirt, which NBC News did not capture on camera. He fell behind the governor’s pace deeper into the gaggle of marchers and paradegoers, prompting DeSantis to look back and try to finish his brief conversation with Mitchell from a distance while continuing his march forward. NBC News footage of the encounter shows a man wearing a PAC-branded “DeSantis 2024” hat step between Florida’s first family and Mitchell, gesturing to the sidelines of the march and blocking Mitchell from moving forward as DeSantis kept walking. DeSantis made one final comment to Mitchell before the two were no longer within speaking distance. “You live in New Hampshire? Come to my next event,” DeSantis said. According to Mitchell, DeSantis acknowledged having already met Mitchell when he introduced himself as the person who asked a question in Hollis. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/15-year-old-shakes-new-hampshire-tough-questions-ron-desantis-2024-hop-rcna103054

It was one morning, while walking on the beach in Gujarat, that wildlife expert Meena Venkataraman spotted a pair of paw prints. But this was no dog or fox that had visited. The footprints belonged to an Asiatic lion, the king of the jungle – and, increasingly, the beach. Once found throughout Mesopotamia, Persia and the Indian subcontinent, the Asiatic lion was almost driven to extinction by the early 1900s due to hunting and habitat loss, before a nawab in the western Indian state of Gujarat intervened. Today, the state is the only home of the Asiatic lion. While most of the nearly 700 animals counted in 2020 are found in the dry, deciduous terrain of the Gir forest and its surrounding protected areas, many have been moving to seaside locales. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of lions living along Gujarat’s coast rose from 20 to 104, and forest officials in Gujarat say coastal habitats are now the most significant of all satellite habitats that the lions occupy. Lions on the sandy beach, walking at the edge of the sea, is an incredible sight Meena Venkataraman, wildlife expert Finding lions in coastal areas is not unprecedented – in Namibia, lions have adapted to the beach, where they hunt seals – but in India it is unusual, says Venkataraman, principal consultant at Carnivore Conservation and Research. “Lions using the sandy beach and walking at the edge of the sea is an incredible sight. I have had the good luck to see that a few times,” she says. In November 2022, researchers from Gujarat’s forest department released findings from the first study of coastal Asiatic lions. Between 2019 and 2021, they monitored 10 lions fitted with GPS radio collars. One question they set out to answer was what kind of habitats the coastal lions were using, says Mohan Ram, deputy conservator of forests in Gir, and lead author of the study.The answers were surprising, says Venkataraman, who was also part of the study. “They shelter in the prosopis plantations in the western coasts [of Gujarat]. These are very thick and very thorny habitats,” she says, adding that it’s unusual because the lion is believed to be a more “open area” animal. Meanwhile, “in the eastern coasts, lions are actually making use of salt pan areas and mangroves”. The researchers also compared the characteristics of the dispersing lions to those in Gir. “Interestingly, we found the home ranges to be different,” says Venkataraman. Lions living in coastal habitats had larger home ranges – the area where an animal usually roams – than those living in the Gir protected areas. Those living between the forest and coastal areas – the “link lions” – were found to have even larger home ranges, she says. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/19/why-are-indias-lions-increasingly-swapping-the-jungle-for-the-beach-aoe