POWER RANKINGS: Who shone brightest for our judges during an eventful Sprint weekend at the Miami GP OBITUARY: Remembering the life and career of the ‘tough and popular’ Jochen Mass Ocon vows Haas will 'keep at it’ as he laments bad luck during Miami Grand Prix Antonelli's 'seismic moment' and why Williams were faster than Ferrari – it’s our Miami GP review Gasly admits Alpine ‘need answers’ after difficult weekend in Miami as Doohan reflects on Lap 1 collision with Lawson Mercedes’ George Russell was left pleasantly surprised by his podium finish in the Miami Grand Prix after he spent the majority of the round struggling to feel comfortable with his car The Briton made no secret of the fact that he had felt off the pace ever since the end of FP1 on Friday pushing himself to take P5 in Qualifying for both the Sprint and the Grand Prix READ MORE: Piastri wins from Norris and Russell as McLaren seal commanding 1-2 in Miami Grand Prix While all eyes were on his team mate Kimi Antonelli who was able to claim his maiden Sprint pole position and found himself just 0.067s adrift of Max Verstappen in Q3 Russell continued to face unexpected challenges in the Mercedes but he and the team did manage to time his strategy to perfection around the race’s Virtual Safety Cars helping him to cross the line in P3 and claim his fourth Grand Prix podium of the season 2025 Miami Grand Prix: Russell emerges from the pits ahead of Verstappen to take P3 “[At the start of the day] I thought there was an opportunity because we were going to be bold with the strategy,” Russell explained “It’s not often you see a driver in the top five start on a hard tyre “Obviously we were slightly fortuitous with the [Virtual] Safety Car but that’s how the game plays out and that’s the risk you take READ MORE: Norris concedes he 'paid the price' as he reflects on Lap 1 battle with Verstappen in Miami I found three or four-tenths of pace and I was in a really great place “I’m really proud of the result because this weekend I’ve been in a bad place I’ve not been enjoying driving this weekend ‘We made it count when it mattered’ – Russell on his drive to the podium in Miami the timing of his pit stop saw him emerge ahead of Verstappen who had previously lost the lead of the race to eventual winner Oscar Piastri it was simply a matter of keeping his rivals behind rather than trying to pursue the McLarens – at one point the battle for the final podium spot covered both Mercedes Verstappen and the notably fast Williams of Alex Albon READ MORE: Piastri full of praise for McLaren after ‘unbelievable’ and ‘impressive’ victory in Miami But days after Russell identified Mercedes as the season’s third-fastest team he took the chequered flag a whopping 37 seconds behind the lead McLaren which is the biggest gap between P1 and P3 since Lando Norris dominated the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix “To be honest I'm really happy to come away with P3 because I’ve been struggling this weekend personally always on the back foot,” Russell said after the race Well done to McLaren – they’re just down the road.” Don't miss your chance to experience the picturesque Imola circuit.. MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine, Ferrari face tensions and LEGO takes over MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry Verstappen labels Miami Grand Prix ‘a struggle’ after slipping back to P4 as he reflects on gap to McLaren VideoHIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami FACTS AND STATS: Piastri secures McLaren’s first victory hat trick in over 25 years Tsunoda concedes he ‘made life much more difficult’ with five-second penalty in Miami after battling for final point © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited by Andrew Freeman Texas — A new snapshot count from the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition shows that while the number of those experiencing homelessness in Austin is greater than 2023's previous count It’s estimated that about 600 more people are receiving shelter than in 2023 That’s thanks to significant investments the city has made in shelter beds which has increased its capacity by 50 percent But while getting people into shelter has become easier the city says the next challenge is preventing them from being on the streets in the first place Candice Sanaie says her church is extremely active in helping those experiencing homelessness downtown “Our unhoused brothers and sisters come up for prayer," Sanaie said those folks that are kind of really in the action each and every day." I've noticed less homelessness compared to what it used to be in 2018 more than 600 volunteers with the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition went across the city to conduct a Point-in-Time The estimate is federally required every two years a one-night snapshot of homelessness in cities across the country 600 more people experiencing homelessness were off the streets and receiving shelter “I think that really demonstrates the impact that we're having with bringing more shelter beds online in Austin and getting more people off the streets," Gray said there are also roughly 900 more people experiencing homelessness than in 2023 “Over two-thirds of people experiencing homelessness first experienced homelessness in Central Texas it's a lot of local economic factors that are driving people into homelessness," Gray said RELATED| Austin's homeless count finds over 3,200 without permanent housing in January “If you're the single-parent household that's at risk of falling into homelessness you're one medical bill or flat tire away," Gray said they’ve already begun rolling out homeless prevention initiatives to help stop people from ending up on the streets in the first place then we take a two-generation approach and make sure that while the children still have access to the academic materials that they need to be successful," Gray said He says it’s not a problem the city of Austin can solve on its own “It's going to take other institutional partners and the residents of the city to help us reduce homelessness," Gray said How am I supporting this?" Sanaie said "How am I walking alongside people?" Thane thinks a community-first approach is the real answer and that's what should be done," Thane said "Like we are all human beings here to take care of each other." You can view the full PIT report here Seats are called from predictions based on voting data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) The 2025 Australian election campaign has been running since 27 March, with Anthony Albanese leading the Labor party as the incumbents opposed by leader of the opposition Peter Dutton and the Coalition Voting (aside from pre-poll voting) opens on 3 May and the first results are expected after 6pm AEST Results on this page are determined through a combination of the Australian Electoral Commission’s data feed and analysis by Guardian Australia Seat outcomes are projections and may change status throughout the night Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker But it’s also worth it to take a closer look at some of the most important statistics for children and families on the economy and education.Here are seven charts to help frame the discussion Dan McGowan can be reached at dan.mcgowan@globe.com. Follow him @danmcgowan. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information The Met Gala is basically the Super Bowl of fashion the 1996 event was the only Met Gala she ever attended her one Met Gala look was quite enough to make a major splash daring attitude often showed through in her clothes And the midnight-blue lingerie-inspired gown she wore to the Met Gala was no exception the silk slip dress featured a low sweetheart neckline and black lace trim She wore it with her even more iconic pearl choker necklace with the oversized sapphire stone in the center and matching sapphire drop earrings According to CNN Princess Diana actually made a major alteration to the dress without telling Galliano when he watched the princess step out of the car at the gala he was surprised to see that she had taken the corset detail out of the dress and I just remember her getting out of the car She’d ripped the corset out,” he said in Hulu’s In Vogue: The 90s documentary so there’s still a chance that one or both of them will pick up where their predecessor left off To see all the looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here. (WJAR) — Rhode Island Kids Count will release its 2025 Factbook on Monday Kids Count tracks the progress of children across the state by monitoring five areas of child well-being: Family and Community In this edition it is hopes to call to attention how eliminating government funding will dramatically impact important programs Organizers say the factbook will also discuss how diversity and inclusion (DEI) is being attacked by the federal government Wide receiver moves have been a major storyline for the Seahawks this offseason as they parted ways with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett before signing Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling The Seahawks also drafted a pair of wideouts to go with the veteran additions and Jaxon Smith-Njigba but the biggest rookie addition to the passing game likely came at a different position Elijah Arroyo was one of the team’s two second-round picks and the former Miami Hurricane said that he sees himself as more than just a tight end “I’m a big target,” Arroyo said via Michael-Shawn Dugar of TheAthletic.com Arroyo missed big chunks of time in 2022 and 2023 with knee injuries but caught 35 passes for 590 yards and seven touchdowns while starting every game and playing with first overall pick Cam Ward last year Repeating that production might not be in the cards but he’ll be a big target for Sam Darnold as long as his health continues to hold up A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem The Canadian metal musician cited personal reasons and the cost of touring as the reasons for his hiatus Devin Townsend has said he is pausing touring for the near future The Canadian metal musician is currently on tour across North America but past the final show in Los Angeles on May 23 he won’t be playing live !for the foreseeable future” Townsend said that his reasons for doing so related to both his personal life and the rising cost of touring. “For nearly 35 years, I’ve followed a creative path guided by instinct—each album, each tour, each project a new chapter in a story I’ve felt compelled to tell. My mind latches onto concepts, and I love chasing them down. That chase has made this journey wild, unpredictable, and deeply fulfilling,” the statement began. “Over the years, I’ve heard it countless times: ‘Dev, take a break… please.’ But the flood of ideas, the excitement, and the support of incredible musicians and listeners have kept me going, kept me touring, and kept me grateful for a life on the road. “That said, things have changed—especially since the pandemic. Booking tours now means planning up to two years in advance. With fewer venues, fewer crews, and a saturated touring circuit, it’s become more challenging than ever to line things up. “And beyond the logistics, life has simply caught up with me: my parents need help, my dogs are on their last legs, the kids have moved out, ‘The Moth’ is nearly complete, and truthfully, I need some time to breathe and recalibrate. So I’ve made the decision to take a break from touring—an indefinite one.” He continued: “This upcoming North American run will be the last time you’ll see me on stage for the foreseeable future. That doesn’t mean I’m done playing live. Not by a long shot. I’ll be performing until my final breath. But right now, I need to be present for the people who need me, and to give myself the space to reflect on everything I’ve been through.” A post shared by Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) I’m listening to the voice that says: ‘slow down.’ I want to create from a place of calm inspiration rather than frantic obligation And until I can truly be there for the people who rely on me “So here’s the deal: this final North American tour is going to be something special If you’ve ever wanted to step into this world I’ve built—maybe you caught ‘The Moth,’ or a song found its way to you when you needed it—now’s the time “I know things are tough economically so I’m doing everything I can to make these shows as meaningful and unforgettable as possible Townsend was touring in support of his new album ‘Powernerd’ The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 the true degree of decentralization in blockchain technology is determined by the number of decision-makers participating in the voting system for protocol changes not merely the total node count (source: Twitter This distinction is crucial for crypto traders because blockchains with a broader more distributed group of protocol decision-makers typically offer greater resistance to centralization risks which can affect network security and token price stability Understanding this metric can help traders evaluate the resilience and long-term viability of different blockchain projects especially when comparing governance models among top cryptocurrencies Crypto educator and technical analyst who developed 15+ trading indicators blending software expertise with Vedic astrology research Welcome to your premier source for the latest in AI and AI search tools—driving tomorrow's innovations today AUSTIN, Texas — More than 3,200 people experienced homelessness in Austin and Travis County during a single night in January, according to a report released by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition The coalition's biennial Point in Time Count identified 3,238 individuals living without permanent housing The count found 1,577 people in unsheltered locations and 1,661 in shelters or transitional housing "The goal is to interview and provide care packs to as many people as possible living in tents and anywhere else people are not meant to live," the report said The count involved 608 volunteers who completed 561 surveys during the one-night effort PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Austin non-profit seeks volunteers for homeless population count this weekend the count showed more people in shelters than unsheltered opening the Eighth Street Women's Shelter and investing in shelter expansion at The Esperanza Community hundreds more individuals would most likely be living on our streets." Of those experiencing unsheltered homelessness 651 people reported sleeping on streets or sidewalks while 308 stayed in wooded areas or outdoor camps Others reported sleeping in vehicles (186) The demographic data showed Black/African American individuals comprised 31.6% of the homeless population White individuals comprised 31.1% and Hispanic individuals 26% Men made up nearly two-thirds of those counted and their impacts are not reflected in the January 2025 PIT Count," Gray said Bicyclists enjoy a spring ride in New Orleans on March 1, 2023. (Photo by Sophia Germer, NOLA.com The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)  While walking in my neighborhood last month I noticed that Ace and Odie were taking a walk except that they’re both dogs who were out on their own I wasn’t surprised that our two favorite hounds had staged an impromptu field trip a fresh assortment of squirrels to chase without result — that has to be an intoxicating wonder for a creature who thinks with his nose it was best for all prodigal pets to be home and like sheep tracing their return to the pen they lowered their heads and trotted back to their house The partners in crime had escaped while our neighbors were focused on urgent family business our dog sometimes took advantage of our distraction by going AWOL I live on a city block where we all look out for each other my wife and I discovered that neither of our cars would start a committee of neighbors convened around the engines solemn as surgeons bent over a beating heart our mechanic made a house call to set things right May is a time when thoughts naturally turn to abundance the blooming landscape a reminder that even in a troubled world life continues to spill out its gifts with a sustaining plenitude I’ve learned to count our neighbors as part of that abundance Their presence seems especially visible each spring when homeowners putter in their yards and the sidewalk unfolds as a promenade of bicycles baby strollers and locals stretching their legs It's a kind of theater that thrives in Louisiana until summer drives us inside to air conditioning and a cool corner with a good book while we keep a vigil for fall I know that weeks are coming when I’ll mostly spot my neighbors as we wearily wave to each other from behind lawnmowers leaf blowers or the nozzles of garden hoses on days with little rain Our small part of the world will also grow quieter as families go on vacation the neighborhood gripped in its deep spell of sleep until school bells stir everyone awake we won’t have any hurricanes this summer to test our neighborhood’s resolve that I live among neighbors I also count as friends The country is frayed in many places and repairing what’s broken will be hard Maybe we should start by connecting with the folks next door Email Danny Heitman at danny@dannyheitman.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: An official website of the United States government Latest Earthquakes researchers review current approaches used by federal agencies to estimate recreational visitation to their lands and waters as well as new and emerging approaches to estimate visitation.  Federal lands and waters received almost a billion recreational visits per year in recent years the equivalent of each person in the United States visiting federal lands and waters almost three times a year agencies that manage federal lands and waters estimate how many people visited their recreation sites because visitation data are crucial for outdoor recreation planning visitation estimates can inform what visitor services are offered (like and where investments to improve infrastructure are most warranted.  Social scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center partnered with researchers from the University of Washington and Department of the Interior to document the approaches agencies commonly use to estimate visitation and review approaches that are less commonly used.  Estimating visitation can be a challenging task; it may be straightforward to count visitors to places like museums where every visitor pays an entrance fee but many public lands and waters are free to visit and have numerous entrance and exit points Agencies use a variety of different methods to navigate this challenge based on the characteristics and context of different locations Common methods to estimating visitation across agencies include using sensors that count traffic on roads or trails and administrative data such as entrance fees multiple sources of data are combined to generate the most accurate estimates.  This report also reviews recent research into new and emerging data and approaches for estimating visitation Digital mobility data based on locations of mobile devices and geolocated social media are the most studied new source of information on visitation they can be effective for measuring visitation when calibrated using on-the-ground counts.  The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act calls for Federal agencies to: report accurate annual visitation data in a consistent manner for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters in a single reporting system; develop a pilot program for using real-time or predictive data; and advance modeling of recreation use patterns not effectively measured by existing data collection methods This report is intended to support the implementation of provisions in the EXPLORE Act related to recreation visitation data as well as provide opportunities to enhance visitation estimation and coordination across federal agencies.  These items are in the RSS feed format (Really Simple Syndication) based on categories such as topics You can install and RSS reader browser extension or use a third-party service to receive immediate news updates depending on the feed that you have added they may look strange because they are simply XML code An RSS reader can easily read this code and push out a notification to you when something new is posted to our site Ecosystems Mission Area News Fort Collins Science Center News Land Management Research Program News a move that advocates said could allow predatory companies to prey upon student veterans Members of the House Education and Workforce Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to advance their section of the massive congressional reconciliation bill which includes $330 billion in cuts to education spending over the next decade Panel Democrats objected to multiple portions of the bill and the GOP‘s overall approach to federal programming cuts But language in the bill repealing the “90/10 loophole” regarding GI Bill benefits drew particular concern from veterans advocates who said the move represents an attack on oversight and accountability for post-military education benefits a panel member and the top Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee during debate on the reconciliation measure Tuesday “Congress deemed that holding predatory for-profits accountable was necessary to safeguard federal education benefits and ultimately protect both taxpayers and students.” colleges and universities must have at least 10% of their revenues derived from non-federal sources in order to qualify for federal benefits The idea behind the regulation is to ensure that for-profit institutions aren’t funded solely by federal monies but instead also include significant investment by students interested in furthering their education GI Bill benefits and Defense Department Tuition Assistance programs were not counted as federal dollars for the 90/10 calculation schools could target veterans or troops receiving federal education payouts to boost their government funding well beyond the 90% cap reclassifying the GI Bill money and other military education programs as federal funding in the 90/10 calculations The new rule has been in place for about three years But the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would revert to the pre-2021 rules GOP committee members argued the change was needed to reduce regulations and promote more affordable options for student veterans “Rather than using the regulatory hammer to pick winners and losers we should encourage all colleges to focus on student success,” said Rep Advocates for years have argued that the loophole incentivized schools to recruit veterans to plus-up the amount of steady even in cases where the programs did not provide long-term benefits to the students “Unscrupulous institutions were using this to exploit student veterans,” said Rep “Now Republicans want to eliminate the rule altogether removing a vital consumer protection and giving for-profit colleges free rein to continue to prey on students.” VA pays out more than $8 billion in education payments annually A Democratic amendment to strip the repeal language from the reconciliation measure failed along party lines The provision could still be removed by House leadership before a full chamber vote or by Senate lawmakers before final passage of the budgetary measure Veterans groups who have been advocating on the issue for years promised to highlight it in coming weeks “The House of Representatives should be ashamed that they’re even entertaining the idea of reinstating this costly and wrongheaded policy that would threaten the future of veterans’ education,” Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Allison Jaslow said in a statement Republican leaders have said they hope to pass a final reconciliation bill package by mid-June Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times focusing on military personnel and veterans policies the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award The Community Shelter Board released the findings from its annual Point-in-Time count of the homeless population on Thursday The count was held on one day in the last week of January The count logged 2,556 homeless individuals in Franklin County marking a 7.4% rise in overall homelessness Combined with smaller increases the last few years and the staggering 22% increase in homelessness in 2022 the Community Shelter Board reports Franklin County is experiencing the largest cumulative increase in homelessness in the community’s history “We are still in a trend line of seeing the worst homelessness year after year after that we’ve ever seen,” said Shannon Isom we expect that unsheltered homelessness will continue to increase.” Isom said eviction rates in Franklin County still remain high and are on the rise RELATED: In Newark and Heath, it's illegal to 'camp' on public property. Some people have nowhere else to go. vice president of United Way of Central Ohio and the chair of the Continuum of Care said that because Franklin County is growing the county would see more people experiencing homelessness even if the rate of homelessness stayed the same “But because we’re not building enough housing…homelessness last year went up six times faster than the population growth of Franklin County last year,” Wilkos said The Community Shelter Board released the Point-in-Time results at Simple Church on Gender Road in Reynoldsburg and Wilkos said the choice of location was deliberate “This is not something that is only in the urban parts of our community Isom pointed to some promising statistics as beacons of hope This year’s count found 11% fewer people living outside – 455 people The count also found more people living in shelters or transitional housing because what's selling us is that we potentially have some strategies that are working at concert to mitigate the growth,” Isom said Isom said one successful strategy has been winter warming centers The Community Shelter Board found a 95% increase in people who used warming centers this winter founder of the 3rd Shift Warming Cooling Center said warming centers are most successful when people don’t have to leave first thing in the morning and quickly get connected to case workers and resources She said her goal at her warming center is to get people back to their families as quickly as possible RELATED: Rural homelessness is rising in Ohio. In Wayne County, advocates point to lack of affordable housing with 1% identifying as nonbinary or more than one gender The number of single adults experiencing homelessness rose by 14% while the number of families decreased by 9% from 158 children and teens counted in 2024 to 207 this year Emergency shelter use among youth more than doubled and the number of youth who were unsheltered decreased The number of youth with children of their own who were experiencing homelessness dropped slightly from 39 to 31 Fewer people self-identified as experiencing mental illness and fewer reported being survivors of domestic violence Those who said they were chronically homeless also decreased slightly Six more homeless veterans were counted this year RELATED: Community Shelter Board asks for more funding in 2025 Columbus budget to keep beds available Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin said the shelter system is working “The issue in central Ohio is that this problem is growing faster than the resources that we have available to address it,” Hardin said He called for bold strategies and pointed to a $500 million affordable housing bond that will be on the November ballot in Columbus Columbus has spent more than $100 million on emergency rental assistance and keeping people in their homes – but that money largely came from pandemic relief funds we are very concerned about how to keep folks in their homes and not facing eviction,” Hardin said Isom called for more collaboration and a regional response to homelessness “You will hear from the community shelter board that believes that shelter isn't housing Housing is becoming and will be our number one priority That means that I want to walk alongside developers and thinkers and creatives I want to walk alongside people who know hotels and motels I want to walk alongside a community who says we believe strongly we have the resources.’” own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment University of Melbourne provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU View all partners Undecided seats can be sorted into several categories the Australian Electoral Commission selected the incorrect final two candidates and is slowly redoing this count with the correct two candidates From the small number of votes that have been realigned the ABC has estimates of what the two candidate vote will be when all current votes in that seat are realigned This category applies to Greens leader Adam Bandt’s Melbourne and he’s currently estimated to be trailing Labor’s Sarah Witty by an estimated 2,896 votes The ABC says the sample of votes counted so far may be skewed against Bandt Other seats in this category are Labor-held Fremantle, where a teal is estimated to be ahead by just 196 votes, Labor-held Bendigo (Nationals lead Labor by an estimated 1,285 votes) and Labor-held Bean (an independent leads Labor by an estimated 206 votes) This election was a disaster for the Coalition which Labor won by 61.2–38.8 at the 2022 election Bradfield, Goldstein and Kooyong are teal independent vs Liberal contests The Liberals have surged on postals in all three and Liberal Tim Wilson will regain Goldstein if the remaining postals behave like current postals The teals look better in Bradfield and Kooyong Bullwinkel, Menzies and Longman are standard two-party contests and is more likely than not to win the other two once left-leaning absent votes start being counted Calwell is currently undecided because both major parties’ primary votes slumped It’s possible that an independent could win from third or fourth by getting ahead of the Liberals then using their preferences to beat Labor In Monash and Flinders but a teal independent is close behind Labor and may move ahead of Labor after preferences from the Greens and other minor candidates The Liberals will probably defeat the teal if these are the final two Ryan and Wills are Labor vs Greens contests then beat the Liberal National Party on the other left party’s preferences The Greens are just ahead of Labor in Ryan at the moment Wills is a standard two-candidate contest that Labor is currently winning comfortably Current national primary votes are 34.8% Labor (up 2.2% since 2022) 1.9% Trumpet of Patriots (down 2.3% on United Australia Pary’s 2022 vote) 7.6% independents (up 2.3%) and 5.6% others (up 0.5%) The Coalition does best and the Greens do worst on early postals which have been added since election night Absent votes need to be posted back to their home electorate before they can be counted the Greens do best and the Coalition does the worst As the major parties’ primary votes are low, there are many seats where Labor and Coalition candidates will not be the final two. There are currently 28 “non-classic” seats where one of the major parties did not make the final two The electoral commission’s first priority is to determine which candidate has won every seat they will conduct a second count in all non-classic seats between the Labor and Coalition candidates we will have a final official two-party result but this won’t happen for at least a few weeks The ABC’s current estimate for the two-party vote is a Labor win by 55.0–45.0, while The Poll Bludger estimates a Labor win by 54.1–45.9. The electoral commission’s current figure of 54.7–45.3 to Labor excludes all non-classic seats The number of Austinites experiencing homelessness increased 36% over the past two years, according to a report released Thursday which is federally required and always conducted overnight on the last weekend in January An additional 1,661 were counted in Austin-area homeless shelters for a total of 3,238 people experiencing homelessness That’s compared with 2,374 people – sheltered and unsheltered – included in the previous point-in-time count conducted in 2023 While acknowledging the increase as significant, Mayor Kirk Watson noted that a larger share of the population is now living in a shelter as the city has worked to add more beds over the past two years. In the 2023 count 1,266 people were found outside while 1,108 were living in shelters “The greatest share of that overall increase is the 50 percent jump in the number of homeless in shelters (turns out, it’s easier to count people when they’re sheltered),” Watson wrote in an online newsletter Wednesday “Emergency shelter is not a stable housing solution but those people would’ve been on the street or in the woods if we hadn’t focused on increasing our shelter capacity.” The point-in-time count is required by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development The resulting report also includes responses to a survey that asks for demographic information and includes a variety of questions including when the person began experiencing homelessness The process has serious limitations — bad weather which organizes the Travis County point-in-time count keeps its own numbers that show a much larger homeless population in Austin Still, the point-in-time count can capture larger trends that historically have been used to help the federal agency decide how to dole out funding. (What HUD funding will look like under the Trump administration is unclear as it  has proposed massive cuts to the agency.) What’s behind the increase?Matthew Mollica said there are several factors that could have contributed to the increase from 2023 Mollica pointed to the increase in shelter beds He also noted that a temporary cold weather shelter was open on the night of the count he said the organization and the hundreds of volunteers who help conduct the count have gotten better over the years at recording and surveying people meaning they might have been able to find more of them “We're getting better at understanding where folks are on the night of the count,” he said co-director of the advocacy group VOCAL-TX said the increase means volunteers were able to reach more people and she thinks the city has done a good job of adding shelter beds and streamlining the city’s homeless strategy office But she also said there’s no doubt that there are far more people experiencing unsheltered homelessness than were reported in this year’s count That's because people are moving farther into the woods and away from the city center because they are afraid of encampment sweeps “We're missing data because we're not able to reach people as easily because folks are being pushed further away from the city center,” she said The biggest thing that stood out to Mollica in the new data was the percentage of people who said it was their first time experiencing unsheltered homelessness which he attributed to the lack of available affordable housing units Of the 561 unsheltered people who responded to the questionnaire from volunteers this year 44% said it was their first time experiencing homelessness (The rest of the people counted did not answer any questions.) In 2023 Soltani said it was "devastating" that so many of the people were newly homeless and attributed that trend to the “affordability crisis in Austin.” Thursday’s report also showed that the number of people in the Travis County Jail who are experiencing homelessness has continued to grow 36% of the jail’s population (911 people) was experiencing homelessness at the time of the count That included people who self-identified as homeless people who did not have a permanent address and those who listed an address associated with a homeless service provider about 400 inmates were considered unhoused — under 20% of the jail’s population This population is not included in the point-in-time counts figures “People in jail have limited or no access to service providers who can help find a stable living situation they tend to leave homeless,” according to the report The United States is witnessing a significant resurgence of measles, with 800 cases reported between January 1 and April 17, 2025. This marks the second-highest annual case count in the past 25 years, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 24 Approximately 82% of the cases are associated with an ongoing outbreak in close-knit communities with low vaccination coverage in New Mexico 96% occurred in individuals who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status where immunization registry participation requires explicit consent.​ The outbreak has led to 85 hospitalizations (11% of cases) and three deaths underscoring the severity of measles and its potential complications.​ highlighting the role of international travel in reintroducing measles into the country.​ Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 due to high two-dose coverage with the measles the current outbreak demonstrates that measles can resurface in communities with low vaccination rates especially following international importation.​ the CDC recommends that health departments:​ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 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opt-out hereBusinessHollywood & EntertainmentPost Malone Doubles His Total No. 1s Count With A New SmashByHugh McIntyre Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 04 09:30am EDTShareSaveCommentPost Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Ain’t Coming Back” debuts at No becoming Malone’s second leader on the tally CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Post Malone attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for dcp) and while that was something of a risky move and even dabbled occasionally in alternative rock He continues his country domination this week with a new smash that reaches the highest tier on several of Billboard’s country-only rankings Thanks to another high-profile collaboration — something that has helped usher in one of his most successful eras — Malone doubles his total number of champions on one tally that he had never reached until relatively recently Morgan Wallen recruited Malone for his new single “I Ain’t Coming Back,” the latest cut from his upcoming album I’m the Problem The track is a quick winner on multiple Billboard charts as it opens inside the top 10 on most of the lists on which it appears 1 on only a single roster: the Country Streaming Songs chart where it stands out this frame as the most-played country track on platforms like Spotify in the U.S Malone doubles his total number of champions on the Country Streaming Songs ranking 1 spot on that tally twice — and both times have been alongside Wallen The two launched “I Had Some Help” in first place on the Country Streaming Songs tally last May which has thus far spent 50 weeks as one of the most-played country tunes in the U.S. While Malone is fairly new to the summit on the Country Streaming Songs list “I Ain’t Coming Back” marks his sixteenth leader on this list — a number that is sure to expand again as he releases more music in the coming weeks Malone has only released one country album but it has produced quite a few successes on the Country Streaming Songs chart He has now earned half a dozen placements inside the top 10 on that list Half of the 12 tracks from his discography that have landed anywhere on the tally have climbed into the uppermost region “I Ain’t Coming Back” launches within the top 10 on half a dozen Billboard rankings 1 on both the Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales lists by just one space designed to provide unprecedented insights into the world’s forests and their crucial role in Earth’s carbon cycle The satellite lifted off aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou on 29 April at 11:15 CEST (06:15 local time) Biomass separated from the rocket’s upper stage the satellite controllers at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Germany received the all-important first signal relayed via the Troll ground station in Antarctica that Biomass is working as expected in orbit Controllers will spend the coming days carrying out the ‘launch and early orbit’ phase meticulously verifying that all systems are functioning correctly This critical phase also involves a series of intricate manoeuvres to deploy the satellite’s 12-metre-wide mesh reflector supported by a 7.5-metre boom Biomass will join the portfolio of pioneering missions operated from ESA's mission control centre Carrying the first P-band synthetic aperture radar in space the Biomass mission is designed to deliver crucial information about the state of our forests and how they are changing and to further our knowledge of the role forests play in the carbon cycle ESA’s Director of Earth Observation Programmes “I’d like to extend my congratulations to everyone who has been involved in developing and launching this extraordinary mission Biomass now joins our esteemed family of Earth Explorers – missions that have consistently delivered groundbreaking discoveries and advanced scientific understanding of our planet we are poised to gain vital new data on how much carbon is stored in the world’s forests helping to fill key gaps in our knowledge of the carbon cycle and Forests play a vital role in Earth’s carbon cycle by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide helping to regulate the planet’s temperature they absorb around 8 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually deforestation and degradation – especially in tropical regions – are releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere A major challenge for scientists and policymakers is the lack of accurate data on how much carbon forests store and how these stocks are changing owing to factors such as rising temperatures increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels Biomass is the first satellite equipped with a P-band synthetic aperture radar which is capable of penetrating forest canopies to measure woody biomass – trunks and stems – where most forest carbon is stored These measurements act as a proxy for carbon storage the assessment of which is the mission’s primary goal Data from Biomass will significantly reduce uncertainties in carbon stock and flux estimates including those related to land-use change The satellite was developed by over 50 companies led by Airbus UK Europe’s Vega-C rocket can launch up to 3300 kg into space including small scientific and Earth observation satellites Vega-C weighs 210 tonnes on the launch pad and reaches orbit with three solid-propellant-powered stages before the fourth liquid-propellant stage takes over for precise placement of satellites into their desired orbit around Earth Vega-C is the evolution of the Vega family of rockets and delivers increased performance greater payload volume and improved competitiveness and Democrats are rummaging through the political closet and trying on different looks When just a little more than a quarter of registered voters have positive views about you and gimmicks won't save a party that's forgotten how to be real Rebranding advice is plentiful if conflicting James Carville thinks Democrats should get out of the way and let Trump self-destruct the new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee wants to spend millions purging the party's incumbent geriatrics a bold move that could sabotage a promising election night At least Hogg (who wants to replace domesticated oldsters with more combative young progressives) is tapping into the zeitgeist His scheme channels the inevitable "appeal to the youth" phase of an identity crisis for the same reasons divorced dads buy convertibles Americans tend to prioritize style over substance is the "dark woke" aesthetic (a fancy term for progressive politics dressed up in a confrontational style) Anyone who remembers that cringe TikTok video Dems put out back in March is aware that nothing screams "desperation" like an over-the-top attempt at relevance Now they have the burden of being the "adult" party (not the naughty kind) Adults pay taxes and send follow-up emails Democrats have become the hall monitors of American politics And what do they have to show for taking on this responsibility the GOP--formerly the domain of Dockers dads prudes and Young Republicans--pulled off the unthinkable It's no surprise that Democrats want to reclaim this low ground They didn't get into politics to be the spreadsheet managers of the republic They wanted to wear sunglasses indoors and quote Aaron Sorkin dialogue in real life They imagined themselves as the effortlessly cool John F poolside tanned skin and those classic Ray-Bans that always made him look like he just walked out of a GQ shoot When today's Democrats lean too far into their edgy side it doesn't look like an organic vibe shift; it looks like panic in skinny jeans Right after the PAC luncheon and before the panel discussion on infrastructure reform Which brings us back to Hogg and his crusade to boot the boomers replacing career politicians with meme-fluent progressives sounds refreshing dumping millions of dollars to primary your own team is a) unlikely to actually happen and b) colossally stupid Democrats should resist the temptation to attack their own incumbents and avoid cheap gimmicks overtly designed to be perceived as young or cool recognize that the top of the ticket is everything The next Democratic presidential nominee will define the party's brand no one knows or cares if the assistant deputy whip is chic or if the ranking Democratic representative on the Armed Services Committee has a great social media presence while parties can try to select a certain type of standard bearer If the GOP establishment had their way in 2016 we'd have seen a ticket pairing a 45-year-old Cuban American male with a 44-year-old Indian American female But there's a reason you never saw any "Rubio/Haley" bumper stickers GOP primary voters had other ideas about that "brand" identity and putting aside the chaos and authoritarianism,it sort of worked (at least Second--something you can control--prioritize doing your job and helping everyday people Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) does too Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) just provided an example of that He recently flew to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia the man wrongfully deported under Trump and detained in a Salvadoran prison He showed up because it mattered (for Garcia and for anyone who cares about due process and the rule of law) passion and substance are the only things that really matter At least you're not the guy rapping about climate change through a TikTok filter while democracy collapses behind you Lewis is the author of "Filthy Rich Politicians" and "Too Dumb to Fail." 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"This is almost entirely about politics and keeping Washington interested," he said "With very little there to lure in serious investment or production that could materially bolster supply chains." a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics said the deal is "more smoke than fire" when it comes to reshaping US critical mineral supply chains he added that it "provides Ukraine with an important lifeline and shields them from a mountain of post-conflict debt." But there are uncertainties over the available resources in Ukraine While the agreement gives the current administration political cover to continue backing Ukraine Hendrix emphasized that it "won't markedly change" the US mineral security landscape in the short or medium term geo-technology director at the Eurasia Group said that while Ukraine holds large deposits of critical minerals there's nothing particularly distinctive about them "It's a question of extraction—and even more importantly and a workforce to mine the raw ore profitably the infrastructure to transport and process that ore may not be in place." These constraints are compounded by volatile mineral prices and rising geopolitical tensions Hendrix also cautioned against the assumption that identified resources will translate easily into viable reserves capital expenditures—can stall or kill projects." a minerals expert at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy told BI that without serious investment in extraction and processing She called the new deal a "long-lead-time deal" fraught with "a multitude of risks and uncertainties that investors and policymakers will face." And Foss pointed to past disappointments as a cautionary tale for those looking to get involved "Ukraine promoted their shale plays years ago and companies positioned with licenses," she said referring to Chevron and Shell's shale gas projects launched in 2013 lackluster drilling results and political instability halted both efforts Young said that permitting is the biggest bottleneck for most mining companies and even if Ukraine could fast-track approvals the ongoing war with Russia could deter investors who operate on multi-decade timelines "The mismatch in timing and the volatile geopolitical environment will likely put downward pressure on near-term interest from cautious foreign investors," he said Poll workers sort out early and absentee ballots at the Kenosha Municipal Building on Election Day Dane County canvassers discovered 68 uncounted absentee ballots in a tabulator bin on Nov and another 125 uncounted ballots in a courier bag the first week of December The investigation did not shed any light on how the ballots were missed saying the mistake appears to have been “primarily a process and training failure that could have been avoided” by keeping logs of courier bags and sealed envelopes at the polling place and training poll workers on the types of courier bags used to transport absentee ballots Witzel-Behl’s office still had opportunities to count the ballots after they were discovered but never did The office didn’t notify the Wisconsin Elections Commission of the oversight until Dec almost a month and a half after the election and well after results were certified on Nov Witzel-Behl told investigators that she told two staff members to contact the commission on Nov But the staffers said she never directed them to do that A staffer whose name was redacted from the investigative summary said that he tried to inform the Dane County Clerk’s office in-person on Nov 13 but that office had no evidence that anyone presented the issue Witzel-Behl told investigators she wasn’t aware of any uncounted votes until the week of Dec even though she apparently sent an email to her staff on Nov 27 to keep the ballots sealed and record the voters as having participated She said that her deputy clerk told her there were uncounted ballots during the week of Dec The deputy told investigators no such conversation took place The investigation concluded that Witzel-Behl didn’t break any state laws governing ballot processing but she did violate employee policies as well as her own contract She failed to demonstrate care and efficiency in the performance of her duties prepare her office to deal with significant election administration issues provide clear direction on handling uncounted ballots and maintain processes that allow every legal vote to count Her failure to directly notify the county clerk the city attorney and the mayor’s office violated polices requiring employees to work efficiently and barring them from preventing others from carrying out their duties The uncounted votes would not have made a difference in any race or referendum question But the investigators still called the oversight “an unprecedented failure of the election process.” Four voters whose ballots weren’t counted have filed claims for $175,000 each the first step toward a class-action lawsuit 2025 Achievers Under 40 By : // Oklahoma Watch//May 1 At the April 29 State of Homelessness Address strategy implementation manager for the Key to Home Partnership presents results of the 2025 Point in Time count held in January 2025 Point in Time count finds increased homelessness but slowed growth and a school employee; 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Local magazines are more about gardens and interiors, food and drink; politics not so much. Now I’ve done two breathtaking election counts in less than a year, and I’m hooked. Having tackled last year’s General Election, which saw all of Cornwall’s parliamentary seats change colour overnight, it was the turn of the councils on Friday afternoon. Given the civilised hour, I forewent the survival kit, and sorely regretted the lack of Mars bars five hours in. Instead of two MP seats per count, there were 15 Cornwall Council seats being called at Truro Cathedral, followed by seats for city, town and parish councils. The pace was bewildering: I barely had time write up results and interviews for our live blog before I was out of my seat for the next one. The atmosphere was tense. Councillors looked nervous; reports suggested Reform were set to sweep the board. Those who visited the polling booths noted that attendance was slow. Turnout averaged around 38 per cent, low but standard for a council election, which just doesn’t have the same pull as a general – despite how much people enjoy moaning about the council on social media. There were shock losses on the day. While Reform took 28 seats across Cornwall, only one was called in Truro: St Newlyn East, Cubert and Goonhavern, where the sitting Conservative had quit the party to stand as an independent, only for the Tories to field their own candidate and split the vote. In Truro Moresk and Trehaverne, a close-run three-way battle saw LibDem Steven Webb win the seat from long-standing Conservative councillor Chris Wells; and in Gloweth, Malabar and Shortlanesend, Green candidate Karen LaBorde filled the seat vacated by retiring Conservative David Harris. Those who held their seats expressed deep relief. In heartfelt speeches, the successful often suggested local elections should transcend party politics. I’d agree. My own councillor is not of my own political persuasion but has been very helpful to me, which prompted some soul-searching in the ballot box. But ‘twas ever thus. It was a shame to see hard-working stalwarts sacrificed on the altar of sticking it to the Tories/Labour. Elsewhere in Cornwall, Mebyon Kernow candidates were caught in the crossfire. However, many continue their sterling work at the heart of their communities on city/town/parish councils. The proof of the pudding will be in the eating. Martyn Alvey, former Conservative portfolio holder for Environment and Climate Change, retained his Feock and Kea seat with a slim majority. He promised to hold the new administration to account, adding: “It’s no secret money is tight – I have spent the last four years in cabinet making unpleasant decisions out of necessity.” The people who are happy to complain but can’t be bothered to vote would never dream of sticking their heads above the parapet and actually standing for election. At least the Reform voters and candidates are actively participating in what some describe as a “protest, but could just as easily be called “democracy”. Comments [email protected]Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Please Register or Sign in to view this content Quantum Commodity Intelligence is a premium paid subscription service for professionals in the oil Quantum Oil service subscribers have access to: Get in touch with us for subscription information on all Quantum platforms Subway has lost a net of approximately 7,600 stores The sandwich chain finished the year with 19,502 domestic units marking the first time the brand has been below 20,000 in about 20 years It reached a peak of more than 27,000 stores in 2015 The declines began in 2016 and have persisted the brand is still the largest restaurant chain in the U.S which ended its 2024 fiscal year with 16,935 U.S The chain has been more successful with international expansion Subway has more than 10,000 units in its international pipeline from deals struck over the past three years The sandwich giant has nearly 37,000 restaurants worldwide making it the third-largest restaurant chain in the world “Subway achieved positive global net restaurant growth for the second consecutive year,” a Subway spokesperson said in an emailed statement to QSR magazine “With nearly 37,000 locations worldwide our focus remains on ‘Smart Growth.’ In the U.S. we are optimizing our footprint using a strategic data-driven approach to ensure restaurants are in the right location image and format and operated by the right franchisees This includes opening new restaurants as well as relocating or closing locations as needed high-quality and convenient guest experience.” Despite the closure of thousands of stores, Subway is still investing in updating the U.S. portfolio. In November, the company announced a Fresh Forward 2.0 prototype that amplifies Subway’s brand personality and adds vibrant décor elements It’s a continuation of the Fresh Forward design of which more than 20,000 restaurants across the globe—including 10,000-plus in North America—have either undergone remodels or built new locations in this modern image as of late 2024 Subway, founded in 1965 by 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck, was family owned up until 2024, when it was purchased by private equity firm Roark Capital for a reported $9.6 billion Former CEO John Chidsey retired at the end of 2024 after serving as CEO for five years is serving as interim chief executive while the sandwich giant searches for a permanent replacement The chain has continued to innovate around items outside of the sandwich, such as Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookie, Oreo Footlong Cookie, and Doritos Footlong Nachos News Story Potbelly is giving nurses and teachers their well-deserved (May) flowers as a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for all they do In celebration of National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week Potbelly is offering a complimentary cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée to all teachers and nurses from Monday the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch is opening its newest location in Panama City Beach on Saturday in Breakfast Point Market Place near Publix the store will welcome guests with a Buy One a fast-casual franchise fueling communities through their globally inspired menu with a grand opening celebration on May 8th Owned and operated by brothers Ketul and Ravi Patel this marks the first franchise-owned Currito in Cincinnati The grand opening event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony […] Gated Download the industry-leading fast-casual lobster roll brand has signed an agreement with seasoned entrepreneur Karan Singh to spearhead growth across Los Angeles Singh will take over the Los Angeles territory beginning May 1 with a new truck launching in Ventura in August and additional expansion planned throughout the region […] the leading health-focused café concept specializing in açaí bowls and more made with antioxidant-rich superfoods has announced the upcoming opening of its newest café in Hackensack on May 9 Led by local residents and entrepreneurs Amit and Tuhina Patel the new café will offer the community a go-to […] announced the opening of its newest Barrio Burrito Bar restaurant at 1510 North Ankeny Boulevard with many more openings on the horizon which are scheduled to open over the next few months The Ankeny restaurant is operated by […] continues its expansion in Central Texas with a significant milestone in franchise development have expanded their partnership with Potbelly under the newly introduced Potbelly 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program Originally slated to open six locations over six […] the iconic restaurant brand known for its craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken has closed out an exciting first quarter of the year marked by several restaurant openings in new U.S Through a commitment to delivering craveable Southern flavors Bojangles continues driving expansion and providing exceptional guest experiences through strategic development […] Texas has the seventh-highest percentage of blue-chip commits in the nation from the 2026 class A blue-chip recruit or commit is a four-star or higher prospect in their respective class.  The Longhorns made a statement in their first season in the SEC going 11-1 and reaching the conference championship game Texas then made the College Football Playoff as the No Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian.  Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Texas made the semifinals of the playoff after beating the Clemson Tigers and the Arizona State Sun Devils. 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