Author: Joe Prime

NRL Shockwave: Panthers Drop Bombshell Over Massive $13 Million Contract Play The NRL world has been thrown into chaos after revelations of a stunning $13 million contract play involving the Penrith Panthers, sending shockwaves through fans, rivals, and player agents alike. The reigning powerhouse club, already known for its strategic recruitment moves, has reportedly taken an aggressive step as it works to secure the long-term future of its star core. While the Panthers remain tight-lipped publicly, sources close to the situation suggest the club is preparing what has been described as a franchise-defining financial commitment—one that could reshape Penrith’s roster…

York Knights take recruitment up to full dozen with Penrith Panthers signing. York have made their latest recruit. York Knights have signed Penrith Panthers prop John Sagaga. The 21-year-old has come through the Panthers’ development system and is the 12th new recruit by the Yorkshire club ahead of their first-ever Super League campaign in 2026. A former Australian Schoolboys representative, Sagaga made 11 appearances for Penrith’s New South Wales Cup team and will now try his luck in England. He joins the likes of Ryan Jackson, Denive Balmforth, and Justin Sangare, who have all recently signed with the club. Elsewhere,…

PCB firefighters complete live-fire training PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Local firefighters walked straight into the flames Friday— not for an emergency, but for a 40-hour intensive training course. The Panama City Beach Fire Department conducted its first full-scale test of its new burn building. Crews from PCB and Lynn Haven conducted controlled burns that mimic real structure fires, providing firefighters with live-fire experience that cannot be replicated in a classroom. PCB Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Tim Smith said the exposure is essential to keeping both firefighters and the community safe. “It’s required by the state to continue our education…

Littlefield police investigating after pedestrian struck, killed at US 84 & CR 313. LITTLEFIELD, Texas (KCBD) – Littlefield police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of US 84 and CR 313 on Tuesday evening. The victim has been identified as Clifford Ray Turner, a 48-year-old resident of Littlefield. Turner was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police say, “The vehicle is believed to have struck the pedestrian then fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting emergency services. The Littlefield Police Department has initiated a criminal investigation into the incident with DPS assistance.” The call…

At least 10 wounded in shooting in Little River, South Carolina, police say. At least 10 people were wounded in a shooting in the South Carolina beach town of Little River that appeared to stem from an altercation during a Memorial Day weekend gathering, police said Monday. At least one additional person reported sustaining what police described as a “non-gunfire-related injury.” The people with the most severe wounds were in critical but stable condition at area hospitals, the Horry County Police Department said in a statement posted to social media Monday. The police said Sunday’s shooting was believed to be…

Three former Iowa State football players who stood out in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, and several former Iowa State football players had huge hands in the performances of their teams. The collection of ex-Cyclones in the NFL continues to grow, with several more added to rosters this season after having around a dozen consistently active last season. While star-studded names like Breece Hall and David Montgomery dominate the alumni list, several others who Iowa State fans will recognize are making significant impacts at the pro level,…

‘Tragic loss’ | 28-year-old killed in car crash on I-70 in Wayne County. WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA, Ind. — A 28-year-old is dead after a car crash on Interstate 70 in Wayne County Saturday night. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report of a single-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-70, just west of the 149-mile marker, around 9 p.m. Feb. 22. When police arrived, they said they found a 2007 Toyota Corolla in the median against the cable barrier system. Police said the driver, Cedric Wolter, 28, of Greens Fork, was pronounced dead at the scene.…

U.S. tourist killed and another injured in knife attack on Camino Portuguese – police say. An American tourist was killed and another person was seriously injured on Wednesday morning during a knife attack in Portugal, police said. A 23-year-old suspected of the stabbings has been arrested, police said. The attack happened in the seaside town of Cascais, west of the capital “One of the tourists died at the scene and the other suffered serious injuries to the face and arm,” a Portuguese police spokesman told AFP. The two victims were not immediately identified, but the tourist who died was 35…

Portugal in Shock: National Mourning Declared After Deadly Lisbon Funicular Disaster Kills 15 on Camino Route Portugal has been plunged into national mourning after a catastrophic accident on a historic Lisbon funicular left 15 people dead and dozens more injured. The tragedy unfolded early Tuesday morning, when a fully loaded carriage on the famed hillside railway suddenly derailed, careening down the steep track that connects a popular section of the Portuguese Camino route. Authorities say the funicular experienced a “catastrophic mechanical failure,” though a full investigation is now underway to determine the precise cause. Witnesses reported hearing a sharp metallic…

‘Pause time’ on the Portuguese Way – walking a quieter Camino with my parents gave us precious time together Mediahuis (‘we’) and partners use technologies such as cookies to store and access (personal) data – online identifiers (e.g., IP address, sign-in ID), non-precise location and information about your browser, operating system, device as well as insights into your use of this domain – on your device for the following purposes: If you allow such use, click “Accept”. If you do not want to allow all purposes, select “Manage”.You can manage your preferences and object to processing based on legitimate interest…