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“Autism should not preclude someone from living a life of accomplishment”Michael Magee will attempt the channel swim in June(Image: Supplied)A West Belfast man has been preparing for two years in his quest to become the first person on the island of Ireland with autism to successfully swim the English Channel.Michael Magee, 30, is undertaking the endeavour in an inspirational bid to show others what is possible and to raise money for Praxis Care UK.The organisation is a registered social care charity providing specialised, person-centred support and accommodation for adults and children with complex needs.Michael will be undertaking his qualification swim…

Location : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 17 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Scientists have produced the clearest view ever of part of the cosmic web, the enormous hidden network of matter that stretches across the Universe and connects galaxies together. After spending hundreds of hours collecting observations, an international team captured a detailed image of a massive cosmic filament linking two actively forming galaxies from a time when the Universe was only about 2 billion years old. The discovery offers a rare direct look at one of the largest structures in existence and could help researchers better understand how galaxies grow and evolve over cosmic time. The Universe’s Hidden Structure Modern cosmology…

Key TakeawaysCanary Capital reported 212.6 million XRP in its latest ETF holdings update.Quarter-end assets rose in token terms, but valuation fell after XRP weakened.Further exposure depends on basket activity, custody arrangements, and XRP price moves. Canary XRP ETF Reports Expanded Holdings Canary Capital Group published holdings for Canary XRP ETF showing 212.6 million XRP, valued at about $305 million, in its latest reporting on May 16. The update followed the trust’s quarterly Form 10-Q, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the quarter ended March 31. The filing detailed the exchange-traded fund (ETF)’s holdings, expenses, operations, and…

At around 12.40pm this afternoon, May 16, police responded to reports of a man with a bladed weapon in Third Avenue, Bexhill. Shortly after, the man was detained in Ravenside Retail and Leisure Park in De La Warr Road. Police said a distraction device was deployed to enable officers to arrest the man. The 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article in a public place, affray, and criminal damage. He has been taken to hospital to be treated for medical checks. Police confirmed no members of the public were harmed during…

Location : The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 17 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 17 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

Sunday 17 May 2026 12:01 am  |  Updated:  Saturday 16 May 2026 2:17 pm The first steps have been taken to see Great Britain host the Olympics in 2040s The first steps have been taken to see Great Britain host the Olympics, in the North of England, for the first time since London 2012.The government this morning commissioned an “initial strategic assessment” into the potential for the North of England to stage the quadrennial games in the 2040s.Though any decision to bid for the Olympics is down to the British Olympic Association, the government will scope out whether vast swathes of…

An unofficial celebration was held at the Gallowgate after Martin O’Neill’s side defeated Hearts 3-1 to retain the Scottish Premiership title, but it was marred by violent disorder. Police said ‘decisive action’ was needed to disperse crowds after officers were allegedly targeted with projectiles, including glass bottles, while attempting to respond to a medical emergency. Riot officers were sent in to try and deal with the large crowd, which the force put at around 3,000, and helicopters were deployed. READ NEXT: Late on Saturday night Police Scotland said its officers had been injured, and pledged further arrests in the coming…

The awards highlight some of the best buildings around Northern Ireland Source link

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals an enigmatic galaxy with a bright center and a face that hints at spiral structure, yet it holds no obvious spiral arms. Reddish-brown clumps and filaments of dust partially obscure the galaxy’s full face, while red, blue, and orange light from distant galaxies shines through its diffuse outer regions and dots the inky-black background. NGC 1266 is a lenticular galaxy located some 100 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus (the Celestial River). Astronomers classify lenticulars as transitional galaxies that represent an evolutionary bridge between spirals and ellipticals. Lenticulars are “lens-shaped” and have…