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A recently surfaced video captures Bryan Kohberger at a Washington DMV office, where he was seen replacing his license plates just days after the tragic killing of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
During his visit to the DMV, a staff member remarked on the perceived safety of the area compared to San Francisco, her hometown. “I like how small, quiet, and I would say safe it is,” she said, before adding, “But the whole Moscow thing, kinda makes it feel a little less.” Kohberger acknowledged her comment with a nod and simply replied, “Yeah.”
The footage also shows Kohberger filling out paperwork while wearing black gloves. He opted for non-specialty plates and mentioned to the DMV employee that he was pursuing a Ph.D. in criminology at Washington State University.
Kohberger, now 30, later confessed to the fatal stabbings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves, which occurred on November 13, 2022, at the students’ residence near campus in Moscow. To avoid the death penalty, he accepted a plea deal, agreeing to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole and waiving his right to appeal.
To avoid the death penalty, Kohberger, 30, admitted to fatally stabbing Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves on November 13, 2022, at the women’s off-campus home in Moscow. The plea deal meant Kohberger will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. He also waived his right to appeal.
Before accepting a plea, Kohberger’s attorneys said he was not at the crime scene and was driving around alone the night the four students were fatally stabbed. The defense wanted to present “alternative perpetrators at trial, but Judge Steven Hippler rejected the list, whose names have not been released to the public.
Police claimed Kohberger visited the area 12 times before the slayings and that he turned off his phone on the night in question. Kohberger’s DNA was found on a knife sheath located near Mogen and Goncalves’ bodies, according to prosecutors. The murder weapon has not been found.
Meanwhile, defense attorneys accused prosecutors of withholding evidence about unidentified DNA samples — including DNA on a glove outside the home which also remains unidentified. The judge rejected those contentions as well.
Investigators tested DNA from a trash can outside Kohberger’s family home in Pennsylvania against DNA found on the sheath at the crime scene. Testing determined that “at least 99.9998% of the male population would be expected to be excluded from the possibility of being the suspect’s biological father.”
At the time of the slayings, Kohberger was working on his Ph.D. in criminology from Washington State University, which is located 10 miles from the crime scene. He was arrested in Pennsylvania in December 2022, after taking a cross-country road trip with his father from Washington to Pennsylvania for the holidays.
Despite a plea deal, a motive in the quadruple murder remains undisclosed.
The FDA’s recent actions have given Chinese manufacturers a significant advantage in the market for GLP-1 obesity medications, raising concerns about the safety of these drugs for American consumers. Patsy Writesman from RX Border Defense shared these insights with Matthew Boyle, Washington Bureau Chief for Breitbart News, during a discussion focused on the challenges posed by China.
Writesman highlighted how the FDA has placed numerous Chinese producers of GLP-1 drugs on a “Green List,” exempting them from border detentions. She argued that this government-sanctioned loophole allows a surge of obesity medications into the U.S. market that may not meet stringent safety criteria or provide clear transparency about their ingredients.
“More than half of these exempt companies are based in China,” Writesman remarked. As a board member of RX Border Defense, a nonprofit dedicated to combating the illegal distribution of fake drugs, she expressed concerns over the disparity in standards. “The FDA maintains rigorous standards for American manufacturers but seems to overlook these when it comes to imports,” she added.
Watch the full event below:
Writesman also referenced a communication from the FDA concerning a Chinese firm known as Sinopep.
Writesman pointed out a letter from the FDA about a Chinese company called Sinopep.
“When they went in and looked, there were insects running around. There was water coming in that should not have been there. There were bacteria that should not have been there, but guess what? They are on the approved green list for coming in — and the compound area,” she said, referring to compounded GLP-1’s, which are customized, non-FDA-approved versions of obesity drugs.
Writesman called obesity drugs a “test balloon for China,” and anecdotally noted how, when she googled obesity drugs, she was targeted with nearly 30 advertisements for weight-loss drugs within the next hour.
“I am an educated consumer, particularly about this, but I could not find in the details where the drug was made, what were the ingredients of the drugs,” she said. “What I saw in the ads last night was they would talk about how the main name of the drug had been FDA approved, but these are compounding issues that are getting through, and it is extremely dangerous to us.”
Boyle pointed out more than 1,500 adverse incidents from GLP-1’s reported by the FDA, which Writesman contended could be even higher.
“We have one example of someone, a lady in Kentucky, she had only been on the drug for one month and had kidney failure. Now, let’s just take that example and say that there was a bad batch and a thousand people got that drug and had to have kidney transplants. The finger is going to be pointed back at the FDA on that, and we don’t have a thousand [kidneys],” she said. “The ads I saw last night were all about cost and all about how quickly you could get [the drug]. No doubt they were from Chinese entities, but people are not looking at the long-term cost — when individually, we or our family members are affected greatly with our health and the long-term cost of that, or deaths.”
Writesman’s fellow RX Border Defense board member and panelist, Raul Lopez, questioned why a country whose philosophy is “to take over the world” should be on an FDA green list.
“I’m shocked that there is a green list, or a green light, to a communist country,” he said. “It should be a red light.”
Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, who joined another panel at the event, said the concept of a list “to identify good ingredients and good actors versus bad ingredients and bad actors” is “okay” if carried out effectively, but he expressed concerns that the current green list does not meet the necessary standards.
“You have Americans getting sick and some even dying because they don’t know what they’re putting in their bodies,” he said, warning, “I think that becomes a national security issue very, very quickly.”
A certified fitness trainer has identified five standing exercises that can enhance thigh strength more effectively than traditional lunges.
While lunges are often a go-to exercise when discussing leg strength, bilateral exercises are frequently more effective for developing significant thigh power. By engaging both legs simultaneously, you can generate more force, lift heavier weights, and activate more muscle groups, resulting in more efficient strength gains over time.
Developing lower-body strength is critical for maintaining mobility, independence, and overall well-being as you age. Strong legs contribute to better balance, make it easier to perform everyday tasks, and decrease the risk of falls. This strength also allows you to participate in activities you enjoy, whether that’s walking longer distances, staying active with loved ones, or simply moving through your day with ease and confidence.
Compound, multi-joint exercises provide the greatest benefits for your efforts. In my experience as a coach, these are the exercises where people begin to see tangible improvements. Individuals report feeling stronger legs, smoother movements, and a newfound ease in handling daily activities. The following five exercises are designed to build powerful thighs while also fortifying the hips and posterior chain, ensuring you remain agile and active for years to come.
These compound, multi-joint movements are the ones that give you the most return for your effort. In my coaching experience, this is where people start to notice real change. Their legs feel stronger, their movements feel smoother, and everyday tasks become easier. The five exercises below focus on building powerful, capable thighs while supporting the hips and posterior chain so you can keep moving well for years to come.
Squats
Squats are one of the most effective ways to build thigh strength because they train the legs to work together as a unit. As you lower and stand back up, the quads, glutes, and hips all contribute to the movement, which allows you to produce more force than most single-leg exercises. That full-body coordination helps reinforce strong movement patterns while building real, usable strength. Over time, squats make everyday actions like standing up, sitting down, and climbing stairs feel smoother and more controlled.
Muscles Trained: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core.
How to Do It:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Brace your core and keep your chest tall.
Push your hips back and bend your knees.
Lower your body into a squat.
Drive through your heels to stand back up.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Goblet squat, pause squat, tempo squat.
Form Tip: Keep your weight balanced through your heels and midfoot.
Kettlebell Deadlifts
Kettlebell deadlifts build strength through the thighs by teaching the hips and legs to generate power together. As you hinge and stand tall, the quads assist while the glutes and hamstrings drive the movement. This creates a powerful chain of muscles working in sync, which translates well to lifting, carrying, and daily movement. The kettlebell setup also makes the movement feel approachable while still delivering a strong training effect.
Muscles Trained: Glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core.
How to Do It:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart with a kettlebell between your feet.
Hinge at your hips and grip the kettlebell.
Keep your chest tall and your back neutral.
Drive through your feet to stand up.
Lower the kettlebell back down with control.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Single kettlebell deadlift, elevated deadlift, tempo deadlift.
Form Tip: Push your hips back rather than bending excessively at the knees.
Dumbbell RDLs
Dumbbell Romanian deadlifts create tension through the thighs by emphasizing control and lengthening of the muscles. As you hinge at the hips, the hamstrings and glutes stay engaged while the quads help stabilize the movement. This constant tension builds strength while also improving control through the hips. Many people notice this exercise helps them feel their legs working more deliberately, which carries over into better movement patterns.
Muscles Trained: Hamstrings, glutes, quads, and core.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Hinge at your hips and lower the weights.
Keep your legs slightly bent.
Return to standing by driving your hips forward.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Single-leg RDL, tempo RDL, pause RDL.
Form Tip: Keep the weights close to your legs throughout the movement.
Box Squats
Box squats reinforce strong thigh engagement while adding a level of control to the squat pattern. Sitting back onto the box encourages proper depth and positioning, which helps the quads and glutes work more effectively. The brief pause removes momentum, so the muscles have to generate force to stand back up. This makes each rep feel more intentional and powerful. Over time, box squats help build strength while improving confidence in the movement.
Muscles Trained: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core.
How to Do It:
Stand in front of a box or chair.
Position your feet shoulder-width apart.
Push your hips back and lower onto the box.
Pause briefly while staying tight.
Drive through your feet to stand back up.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Pause box squat, tempo box squat, goblet box squat.
Form Tip: Stay tight at the bottom and avoid collapsing onto the box.
Sumo Deadlifts
Sumo deadlifts shift more emphasis onto the inner thighs while still engaging the entire lower body. The wider stance allows the hips and quads to work together to generate force, creating a strong, stable pull from the ground. This variation often feels more comfortable for people who want a bit more room through the hips. Consistent practice helps build thigh strength and improve overall lower-body power.
Muscles Trained: Inner thighs, glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
How to Do It:
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
Turn your toes slightly outward.
Grip the weight between your legs.
Brace your core and lift by driving through your feet.
Return the weight to the ground with control.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 6 to 10 reps. Rest for 75 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Kettlebell sumo deadlift, pause sumo deadlift, tempo sumo deadlift.
Form Tip: Push your knees outward as you lift to engage your inner thighs.
Simple Daily Habits That Keep Your Legs Strong and Capable After 60
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Building stronger thighs after 60 doesn’t require anything complicated, yet it does reward consistency. Progress often comes from stacking small, effective habits that reinforce the work you’re doing in your workouts. When your training, daily movement, and recovery all point in the same direction, your legs respond by getting stronger, more stable, and more reliable. I’ve seen this time and time again with clients. The ones who keep things simple and stay consistent are usually the ones who feel the biggest difference in how they move day to day.
Prioritize compound movements: Exercises that use both legs help you build strength faster and more effectively.
Train consistently each week: Regular sessions reinforce muscle development and coordination.
Focus on controlled reps: Moving with intention helps activate more muscle and reduce strain.
Stay active outside the gym: Walking and daily movement support overall strength.
Progress gradually: Increase resistance or reps over time to keep challenging your muscles.
References
Frith, Emily, and Paul D Loprinzi. “The Association between Lower Extremity Muscular Strength and Cognitive Function in a National Sample of Older Adults.” Journal of lifestyle medicine vol. 8,2 (2018): 99-104. doi:10.15280/jlm.2018.8.2.99
Gentil, Paulo et al. “Single vs. Multi-Joint Resistance Exercises: Effects on Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy.” Asian journal of sports medicine vol. 6,2 (2015): e24057. doi:10.5812/asjsm.24057
The heavy vehicle road user charge has also been reduced.
Australians are set to experience some relief at the fuel pumps following an announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding a reduction in the fuel excise.
On Monday morning, Albanese convened a 2.5-hour virtual meeting with state and territory leaders as part of the National Cabinet, aiming to strategize the country’s response to the global fuel crisis spurred by ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Effective Wednesday, the fuel excise, which currently stands at 52.6 cents per litre, will be slashed in half for a period of three months. According to Treasury projections, this move could lower the cost of filling a 65-litre fuel tank by approximately $19.
This initiative is one element of a comprehensive National Security Plan, which also includes a temporary reduction in the heavy vehicle road user charge.
“By halving the fuel excise, we will decrease the cost of fuel by 26.3 cents per litre,” Albanese stated on Monday.
“We really also want to encourage Australians who can to take public transport to help save fuel for the areas and industries that need it.”
Albanese said the country has entered phase two of four stages under the new plan, which includes planning and preparing by monitoring global factors and keeping Australia moving by ensuring fuel is moving.
The next phase, which the prime minister said “we hope to avoid”, includes targeted action and the final phase is to protect critical services, ensuring “critical users are protected, and the economy remains open and operating”.
The fuel excise cut will cost the federal budget $2.55 billion, and reducing the heavy vehicle road user charge an additional $53 million, Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce CEO Andrew McKellar had pushed for reprieve for truckies on Sunday, calling for a cut to the 32.4 cents per litre charge to reduce costs down the supply chain.
“So for things like food and grocery prices, it will help insulate the impact there and moderate any inflationary impact,” he told reporters in Canberra.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has challenged the government to four key tests in responding to the fuel crisis. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
Opposition leader Angus Taylor listed the move, which the Coalition has advocated for since last week, as one of four key tests for the government.
The Coalition has also included moving fuel to areas where petrol stations have run dry as a top priority, pushed for transparency in the fuel supply chain and urged the government to outline its next steps to manage the crisis.
“It’s time to be out the front with exactly what, where this goes next, and what the government has got in its plans,” Taylor said in Canberra on Monday.
Australia’s fuel stocks remain at normal levels, but fears of future shortages and price spikes caused by the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz have spurred users to bulk-buy petrol and diesel, leading to localised shortfalls.
The government has responded to supply concerns with a series of measures — including releasing 20 per cent of fuel reserves, changing petrol and diesel standards and creating a new fuel taskforce.
Is it time for work-from-home mandates?
Chalmers has encouraged working from home but said the government was not considering mandating such measures, a sentiment shared by the Opposition.
“We’re trying to avoid those kind of a heavier-handed COVID [style] interventions. But work from home in a number of instances makes a lot of sense,” he told ABC News Breakfast ahead of the meeting.
“The prime minister has indicated more of a willingness to go down the voluntary path than the compulsory path.”
On Monday, the government will introduce emergency legislation to parliament that will allow it to take on the financial risk of importing additional fuel.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen called it a vital intervention to help Australians secure petrol, diesel and crude oil shipments that showed the government was “one step ahead” of the crisis.
— With additional reporting by Australian Associated Press.
Please note: The following article touches on topics of addiction and mental health.
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Alexandria “Lexi” Zahra Jones, the sole daughter of music legend David Bowie and supermodel Iman, found that her family’s substantial wealth was no shield against life’s complexities. Growing up in the looming presence of two iconic figures, Jones faced significant challenges with self-esteem and a sense of identity. Her struggles were further compounded by early-onset mental health issues, which became even more acute following the untimely death of her father in January 2016 due to cancer.
Since then, the singer and artist has embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Born in August 2000, Jones has made commendable progress in confronting her mental health challenges. As she entered her mid-20s, she began to speak candidly about her experiences, aiming to illuminate the struggles faced by many young people and advocate for better mental health diagnosis and treatment practices within society.
Ever since, the singer and artist has been working hard to get to the bottom of her problems and come up with answers. Jones, who was born in August 2000, has made strides in her battle. In her mid-20s, she started opening up about her experience, hoping to shed light on what many teenagers who face mental health conditions go through — and how society might improve the way it handles diagnosis and treatment.
Despite seeking therapy, Jones found her mental health issues intensifying. “A few years later, things got heavier; I started to feel depressed,” she shared. The situation spiraled quickly, and by the age of 12, she developed an eating disorder. “I was struggling in school, faced with learning disabilities that made everything seem more challenging, and disliked my appearance. That’s when I developed bulimia,” Jones disclosed. Her struggles were compounded when, at just 14, her father, David Bowie, was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Lexi Jones’ mental health struggles started when she was 10
Lexi Jones was just 10 when she experienced her first anxiety episode. She was too young to understand or name what happened, but she underwent behavioral changes as a result. “I started seeing a therapist because my teachers noticed something was off, and so did my parents,” she said in a 20-minute Instagram video shared in February 2026. At 11, she started self-harming. “I didn’t know why I felt the way I felt, I just knew I was miserable,” she shared.
But her mental health didn’t improve with therapy. “A few years later, things got heavier; I started to feel depressed,” she said. The situation escalated quickly. When she was 12, Jones developed an eating disorder. “I was failing school, I had learning disabilities that made everything feel harder, and I hated the way I looked. And I developed bulimia,” she revealed. And then David Bowie was diagnosed with liver cancer in mid-2014. She was just 14.
Not only was she young, but she was at the height of her mental health battle. The news of her father’s illness made it all exponentially harder. “I felt broken before it even happened, and I didn’t want to stick around to watch it fall apart,” she said in the Instagram video. Amid all of her struggles, the only thing that helped was externalizing her feelings. “Art has always been a coping mechanism to get out of dark places,” she wrote the Daily Mail article. But it didn’t solve them.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit theNational Eating Disorders Association websiteor contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
Lexi Jones was forcibly taken to rehab for addiction
Amid David Bowie’s publicly hidden cancer diagnosis, Lexi Jones started using drugs and alcohol to cope with her pain and fear for the future. “Everyone around me was experimenting, but for me, it wasn’t about fun. I wasn’t experimenting, I was escaping,” she shared in the Instagram video. For a while, Jones, who was in her first year of high school, felt that the substances helped her feel more in control. Under the influence of drugs and alcohol, she felt she didn’t have to fake it anymore.
“I felt free. Free from being agreeable, free from being the well-behaved version of myself,” she revealed. But it didn’t take her long to learn that freedom doesn’t work that way. That’s when she was sent to rehab the first time. Iman and David Bowie were desperate. Their teenage daughter was struggling with addiction, and they didn’t know what to do. So they forced Jones into treatment. It was a weekday morning, and Jones was ready for school.
“My mom called me out to the living room. My dad, my godmother, and my mom were all standing there,” she shared. Bowie read her a letter he had written. Jones only remembers the last line: “I’m sorry we have to do this.” Two large men then walked in the door and told her to go with them. She resisted. She kicked and screamed and held onto the table leg. “They pulled me away from everything I knew,” she shared. That marked the beginning of Jones’ long experience with the treatment system.
Lexi Jones was sent to wilderness therapy, where she stayed for three months. “It felt like boot camp’s weird cousin, and it was disguised as something therapeutic,” she described. After she completed the program, she went to a residential treatment center in Utah, where she stayed for more than a year. This revelation sheds a new, somber light on Bowie’s official death announcement. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer.”
That didn’t include his daughter, who was more than 2,000 miles away from him when he died in his home in New York City. The post has always weighed heavily on her. “It made me physically ill because the whole family was there, except for me,” she said. Jones holds onto the fact that she spoke to her dad on his birthday, two days before he died. “I told him I loved him and he said it back and we both knew,” she said. Bowie had often shared how Jones had enriched his life and expressed fear at the prospect of leaving her far too early.
After all, he was 53 when she was born. “There’s such a cloud of melancholia about knowing I’m going to have to leave my daughter on her own,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Front Row (via Hello!). As he predicted, his death shattered his daughter. And it worsened her addiction, even amid the treatment. “I confused living life with surviving life’s days by filling my body’s bottomless void, drowning myself in toxins and poison,” she wrote in the Daily Mail article.
Lexi Jones has complicated feelings toward her parents
Lexi Jones felt completely abandoned by her parents when she was taken to the wilderness rehab program. She was just 14, a child calling out for her parents as the men tied a rope around her body. “I was screaming for someone to help me, but no one did,” she shared in the Instagram video. Iman, David Bowie, and her godmother just stood there. “They were crying, but they let it happen,” she said.
Jones’ account drew criticism directed at Iman and Bowie, but she later clarified that hadn’t been her intention. She understands that her parents found themselves in a difficult situation, trying to handle a cancer diagnosis that proved fatal and a teenage daughter whose mental health was in free fall. “They were trying to help a child who was struggling in ways none of us fully understood at the time,” she wrote in a subsequent Instagram post.
Jones explained that her intention with her video was never to place blame on her parents — whom she loves and is grateful for — but to address the realities of teenagers who go into the treatment system. “Those feelings can exist at the same time as love for the people who were trying to help you,” she continued. Jones often uses social media to express her bond with her parents, noting she goes out dancing with Iman in a December 2025 post and celebrating Bowie’s birthday in January 2026. “Da big 79 today. Happy birthday pops, miss ya!” she captioned the post, illustrating the complexities of her relationship with Iman and Bowie.
Lexi Jones was diagnosed with autism as an adult
After living years with mental health and identity issues, Lexi Jones learned that there was an underlying cause for a lot of her confusing feelings and behaviors. She was neurodivergent and unaware of it. In June 2025, she shared that she had been diagnosed with autism. Finally, after so many years, the pieces fell into place. “After a long and exhausting process of questioning myself, I finally got the clarify I had been searching for,” she wrote in part in an essay shared on Instagram.
Jones discussed lifelong efforts to fit in that left her burned out and even more depressed. “I never really felt like I belonged anywhere, and it ultimately left me exhausted from masking,” she continued, referring to the term that describes the strategy used by people with autism to appear neurotypical. In the caption, Jones discussed the health care system’s shortcomings in diagnosing girls. Indeed, it is estimated that 80% of girls with autism reach adulthood undiagnosed. “We are often conditioned to mask, mirror, and internalize,” she wrote.
With her post, Jones hoped to help other women with late diagnoses to see that their experience is valid. “Stories like this deserve to be seen,” she wrote. Ever since her diagnosis, Jones has become vocal in her advocacy for improvements in how autism is studied and talked about. In December 2025, she shared an article she wrote criticizing the research into autism conducted primarily by neurotypical researchers. “This kind of research can only ever capture what autism looks like from the outside,” she penned.
Most rail services across Queensland’s south-east will be impacted by rolling track closures during April, just as the fuel crisis means many commuters would rather be leaving the car at home.
Translink has announced significant disruptions to train services from Good Friday through Sunday, April 26. These changes will affect travel plans for Anzac Day ceremonies as well as various NRL and AFL matches.
The disruptions are due to extensive construction work in the area, including the ongoing Cross River Rail project, alongside other essential upgrades and maintenance efforts.
Buses will replace trains on a heap of train lines around South East Queensland during April. (Felicity Caldwell)
During this period, from Good Friday until April 11, expect closures and changes in timetables on several lines: Airport, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Doomben, Gold Coast, Redcliffe Peninsula, Shorncliffe, and Sunshine Coast.
The Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines will face continued disruptions until April 26.
For those affected, buses will substitute train services on all impacted routes. Travelers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allocate additional time for commuting.
nine.com.au has contacted the Department of Transport and Main Roads for comment.
Unlike Victoria and Tasmania, Queensland has ruled out offering free public transport, given all trips on Translink services across the state are already capped at 50c.
The price of unleaded in Australia is approaching $2.60 per litre in many areas, while the average price of diesel is now well over $3 per litre.
The price drop won’t be immediate, though, as service stations will need to offload the fuel they purchased at the full excise rate first.
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Victor Boniface has made his way back to Werder Bremen after completing a significant stage of his recovery at Bayer Leverkusen. This development brings a much-needed lift to the Bundesliga team as they strive to steer clear of relegation.
The forward from the Super Eagles has been sidelined for over three months due to knee surgery he underwent in January. Initially, it was believed he would be unavailable for the rest of the season.
However, Boniface’s return to Bremen has sparked new hope that he might make a late-season appearance.
Gradual return to action
On Monday, Werder Bremen announced that Boniface is once again part of the squad, though his return will proceed with caution.
“Victor will start with individual training throughout the week,” stated Peter Niemeyer, the club’s Head of Professional Football. “Following that, he will be gradually reintroduced to team training, with the hope that he can still take part this season.”
Boniface joined Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer but has endured a difficult spell. Prior to his injury, he made 11 league appearances, contributing two assists without scoring.
Despite those numbers, the Nigerian forward retains a strong reputation from his performances in Germany, where he previously established himself as a physically dominant and dynamic attacking option.
His return could provide Bremen with a different dimension in attack as they look to secure vital points in the final stretch of the season.
Currently sitting just above the relegation zone, Bremen face mounting pressure with seven matches remaining.
The club’s survival hopes may hinge on improving their attacking output, an area where Boniface was initially expected to make a significant impact.
While it remains uncertain how quickly he can return to full match fitness, his availability alone represents a positive development.
In Hudson, Florida, the non-profit organization Vincent House is striving to simplify life for individuals with ongoing mental health challenges by dedicating homes in Pasco County.
“Without secure and stable housing, it’s difficult to concentrate on recovery, employment, or finding a job,” explained Elizabeth Statzer, who directs Vincent House Pasco.
On Monday, two homes were showcased as part of the initial phase of a larger project that will eventually populate an entire neighborhood over the next few years.
“Being part of a community rather than feeling isolated has significantly boosted my mental health and increased my productivity,” shared one new homeowner.
Vincent House focuses on fostering connections among those dealing with mental illness, creating a welcoming, community-like atmosphere through their club.
“This is different, you get to be a person here,” said Statzer. “You don’t have to talk about your symptoms and your coping skills and your diagnosis, this is not therapy. We don’t do clinical services, so people do become friends here. They become a community.”
Renters will pay 30% of their monthly income to keep their place.
“Without Vincent House I would be stuck at home depressed,” said another home recipient. “With Vincent House I’m able to feel accomplished, I feel like I belong somewhere and I feel like I’m supported.”
David Lambert, the nonprofit’s chairman, says they’re hoping to encourage independence while keeping people from facing homelessness because of their mental illness.
“I meet so many people so many families that are struggling and so many people that are living on the street with a severe persistent mental illness,” said Lambert. “To see that we’re going to have housing and a home to help some of those folks it’s just an amazing feat.”
Marion Lancial, a renowned French chef, is making waves as a contestant on the BBC’s Great British Menu 2026. She holds the position of Head Chef at Le Cheval Noir, a contemporary French bistro nestled within The Dark Horse in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Beyond her culinary duties, Marion shares her passion through pastry classes, hosts the podcast “The Secret Life of Chefs,” and conducts a series of online baking courses.
Hailing from Normandy, Marion’s culinary path began in her grandmother’s restaurant, a foundational experience that has profoundly influenced her 20-year career. Her journey led her to train as a pastry chef in France, followed by a move to Washington, D.C. There, she graduated from the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and worked as a private chef for diplomats and embassies, sharpening her expertise in sophisticated French cuisine.
Marion’s culinary adventure continued in Northern Ireland, where she spearheaded the opening of Le Cheval Noir in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The bistro quickly caught the attention of local food critics, earning accolades for its elegant dishes and innovative approach to classic French bistro fare.
Her cooking style is a harmonious blend of family recipes, inspired by her grandmother, and the rich flavors of Northern Irish produce. Alongside managing her restaurant, Marion is committed to education, teaching at Waterman House Cookery School. There, she mentors aspiring chefs, imparting her knowledge of French and modern culinary techniques.
Marion Lancial Age
Born in Normandy, France, Marion Lancial continues to captivate audiences with her culinary prowess on the Great British Menu.
Family
Marion Lancial is married with two children. Her husband is a French diplomat.
Great British Menu
Marion Lancial is competing in Series 21 of Great British Menu. She will be representing Northern Ireland on the BBC competition, alongside Lawrence Barrow, Head Chef at Hearth and Tine; Kristin Reagon, Head Chef at Lasair at Finn Lough; and Callum Irwin, Sous Chef at The Rabbit Hotel. Her competition menu reflects both her French roots and her adopted Northern Irish home.
“I’ll be representing Northern Ireland on the Great British Menu 2026,” Marion announced on social media. “This has been such an incredible journey, and I can’t wait for you all to see what I’ve been cooking up! Expect passion, pressure, and plenty of plates with a story behind them.”
For over 35 years, Antonio Bustamante has adorned his law office in Yuma, Arizona, with a watercolor portrait of labor leader César Chavez. During his youth, Bustamante was deeply inspired by Chavez, actively participating in worker organization efforts before eventually serving on his security team.
Today, Bustamante, like many others, is grappling with the challenging task of reconciling his admiration for Chavez with disturbing allegations that Chavez groomed and sexually abused women and young girls.
“I’m trying to figure out how emotionally and intellectually I’ll be able to understand my perception of him as an extremely good man,” Bustamante expressed, his voice laden with emotion, “compared to these things that are said he did.”
César Chavez earned a national reputation for his tireless activism in the agricultural fields. Alongside Dolores Huerta—who has also been identified as one of his victims—Chavez co-founded the United Farm Workers union. He led significant efforts, including a hunger strike and a grape boycott in collaboration with Filipino farmworkers, ultimately compelling growers to negotiate improved wages and working conditions for Mexican American farmworkers.
Nearly two weeks after a New York Times report detailed these allegations of sexual abuse, communities and rights organizations across the nation are contemplating how to commemorate Chavez’s legacy. His name and likeness have already been removed from various monuments, streets, and murals across the country.
Reckoning with a legacy
Bustamante said he learned of the allegations when an old friend called to tell him about the upcoming report. What flashed through his mind, he said, were the faces of others who had known and admired Chavez, and “how their eyes would be devastated.”
“We were looked down upon by society, we were Mexicans,” Bustamante said, recalling the first time he saw Chavez speak outside the Arizona Capitol in 1972 as he launched a hunger strike. He “gave us worth, and for young people that was everything.”
Now, some of Bustamante’s friends have taken down images of Chavez. In his community, Bustamante likened it to denouncing Catholicism and removing photos of the pope.
One person does not make a movement
For many, it’s an example of why movements should not be tied to a single leader.
Teresa Romero, president of United Farm Workers, said the contradiction between the Chavez’s legacy and the allegations is unavoidable.
“We have in one hand César Chavez, the man who committed horrible acts that we’re not going to justify,” Romero said. “On the other hand, we have César Chavez, the organizer who brought thousands and thousands of people together to be able to work for farm workers, and improve their lives and working conditions.”
Unfortunately, both of those things came from the same person, Romero said.
Sehila Mota Casper, executive director of Latinos in Heritage Conservation, said the farmworker movement was always driven by collective effort.
“The rights and protections that came from it belongs to the people that built it,” she said. “It wasn’t just one individual.”
That perspective, she said, offers a way to move forward: recognizing Chavez’s role without letting it overshadow the contributions of others, including Huerta, and the challenges they faced.
Advocacy groups like the nonprofit Voto Latino took a similar stance, saying, “The women who organized, marched, and sacrificed alongside farmworkers carried this movement on their backs.”
Dismantling a man, preserving history
The allegations also prompted swift public action. Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.
Political leaders from both parties have condemned the alleged abuse. Some Republicans, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, cited it as part of a broader criticism of Chavez’s progressive legacy.
Abbot said Texas — a state with dozens of Confederate monuments — would no longer celebrate César Chavez Day, saying the allegations “undermine the narrative that elevated Chavez as a figure worthy of official state celebration.”
At the same time, groups like the nonpartisan Latino Victory Project, which focuses on developing Hispanic political leadership, said this current moment should not distract from the still-ongoing civil rights battles.
“Those legacies are unchanged,” said Paul Ortiz, a labor history professor at Cornell University and director of graduate studies for Latino Studies. “And those legacies are all about people power.”
What seems inevitable, Bustamante said, is that there will always be an asterisk next to Chavez’s name.
“Does that take away the greatness of what his accomplishments were, the meaning of them? No, it doesn’t,” he said. “But can we look past that to honor him? That’s the tough part.”
