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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Olympic champ Pan crashes out again in second worlds flop
SINGAPORE: China's Olympic champion and world record holder Pan Zhanle said he "wasn't in good shape" after crashing out in the semi-finals of the 100m freestyle at swimming's world championships on Wednesday. Pan, who stunned the world by winning gold in Paris in a new record time of 46.40sec a year ago, finished 10th in the semi-finals in Singapore, missing out on the eight-man final. His time of 47.81 was a full second behind the fastest qualifier, American Jack Alexy. "To put it plainly, I just wasn't in good shape today," said the 20-year-old Pan. "I'll continue to work hard." Pan also flopped in the 200m freestyle in Singapore, going out in the heats. Australia's Kyle Chalmers, who qualified for the 100m final from the same semi-final as Pan, said his Chinese rival was "probably struggling a little bit." "He said to me this morning after the heat, 'I am tired' after we touched the wall, so I'm assuming he's not at his best," said Chalmers. "He had such a successful Olympic year last year. A lot of Australian Olympic athletes like myself have struggled the year after the Olympics, historically. "I'm sure he's probably even more famous than I ever was in Australia." Pan's win in Paris turned heads in the swimming world, with Australian Olympian-turned swimming coach Brett Hawke questioning its legitimacy. Hawke, an Australian Olympic sprint freestyler himself who went on to mentor Brazil's Cesar Cielo, the first man to break 47 seconds, claimed the world record time was "not humanly possible."-AFP
France 24
3 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Olympic champ Pan crashes out again in second worlds flop
Pan, who stunned the world by winning gold in Paris in a new record time of 46.40sec a year ago, finished 10th in the semi-finals in Singapore, missing out on the eight-man final. His time of 47.81 was a full second behind the fastest qualifier, American Jack Alexy. "To put it plainly, I just wasn't in good shape today," said the 20-year-old Pan. "I'll continue to work hard." Pan also flopped in the 200m freestyle in Singapore, going out in the heats. Australia's Kyle Chalmers, who qualified for the 100m final from the same semi-final as Pan, said his Chinese rival was "probably struggling a little bit". "He said to me this morning after the heat, 'I am tired' after we touched the wall, so I'm assuming he's not at his best," said Chalmers. "He had such a successful Olympic year last year. A lot of Australian Olympic athletes like myself have struggled the year after the Olympics, historically. "I'm sure he's probably even more famous than I ever was in Australia." Pan's win in Paris turned heads in the swimming world, with Australian Olympian-turned swimming coach Brett Hawke questioning its legitimacy. Hawke, an Australian Olympic sprint freestyler himself who went on to mentor Brazil's Cesar Cielo, the first man to break 47 seconds, claimed the world record time was "not humanly possible".
CNBC
5 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Why it appears Washington is becoming friendlier toward crypto ETFs under Trump
Attitudes on Capitol Hill toward exchange-traded funds and cryptocurrency may be changing. Teucrium CEO and CIO Sal Gilbertie told CNBC's "ETF Edge" regulators are becoming "more friendly" under President Donald Trump versus the Biden administration. "It's a completely different environment in Washington right now," Gilbertie said on Monday. "It's more welcoming towards innovation — especially in crypto… and that's a relief for us." Gilbertie's firm oversees the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP), which aims to return double the daily performance of the cryptocurrency XRP, according to the fund's website. As of Tuesday's close, the ETF is up 96% since its April 7 launch. Gilbertie said Teucrium's role in pitching funds has not changed, but the reception from regulators has. "The steps that we take to list the fund are the same, but there's no animosity anymore," Gilbertie said. "We're not feeling like they're antagonistic, that they're looking for a problem, that they're looking to actually go against whatever it is you're trying to do." With discussion of regulating newer market players, like ETFs and crypto, Gilbertie said investors need to be savvy and "understand what they're owning" as new products enter the playing field. "The U.S. markets are the safest markets in the world for a reason, because we have tight and very thorough regulations," he said. "But I think investors always need to be learning." The Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF is geared toward investors with a high risk tolerance. In a news release this month, the firm noted the ETF "carries distinct risks" due to its use of leverage and warned it may not be suitable for all investors. Investment Company Institute CEO Eric Pan is also encouraged by what he sees in Washington — particularly when it comes to the Securities and Exchange Commission engaging with industry players. He thinks cryptocurrency regulation discussions are in the early stages. "They're [regulators] very interested in hearing the views of groups like mine at the ICI. They want to talk to member firms. They want to understand what they're seeing in the marketplace," said Pan in the same interview, adding that this is a "really positive step." The process of rolling out crypto-related ETF products is not much different from ETFs containing traditional stocks, bonds and commodities, Pan said. In both cases, he said regulatory certainty is important to mitigate risk for firms and investors, but he also wants to see room for innovation. "We like the idea that, through competition, firms [and] our members can come up with new products, try them out, see if there's an interest in them," Pan said. "That's really what we've been advocating for, both on Capitol Hill and with the SEC." The excitement comes just weeks after President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, a law regulating stablecoins. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that's pegged to a fiat currency, like the U.S. dollar. The legislation marks a major legislative win for cryptocurrency and furthers Trump's goal to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the world."
AsiaOne
10 hours ago
- AsiaOne
Driver, 83, hits motorcyclist and crashes into Clementi coffee shop bollards, missing diners, Singapore News
An 83-year-old woman allegedly lost control of her vehicle, hitting a motorcyclist before crashing into bollards outside a coffee shop in Clementi on Monday (July 28). The incident occurred at about 6.35pm at Block 449, Clementi Avenue 3. A post shared in the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante showed a photo of the damaged car crashed into the bollards, with a crowd gathered around the scene. The accident appeared to have occurred at a zebra crossing leading to the coffee shop located beneath an HDB block. According to Shin Min Daily News, when reporters arrived at the scene that evening, they saw that the front and right sides of the car were badly dented, and the licence plate had fallen off. Members of the public told the Chinese evening daily that serious injuries could have resulted had the bollards not blocked the car's path. An ice cream vendor, who wished to be known only as Pan, 65, told the Chinese daily that he'd rushed to the scene after hearing the crash. "A female motorcyclist was lying on the ground with what appeared to be an injured arm [and was] unable to move. Medical staff later bandaged her," said Pan. Pan added that in addition to the female driver, there was an older man and another woman in the car. He believed that the car had collided with the motorcycle, causing the rider to crash onto the sidewalk. In addition to the motorcycle involved in the accident, a black car parked on the opposite side of the road was also believed to have been hit from behind during the incident, Shin Min reported. Another coffee shop employee told Shin Min that the motorcyclist is a delivery rider and was conscious and able to speak after the accident. It was also reported that two people, believed to be family members of the female driver, rushed to the scene. One of them stated that the driver was their grandmother, according to Shin Min. A coffee shop employee also told the Chinese evening daily that the driver appeared frightened after exiting the vehicle and kept apologising to the rider lying on the ground. Two nurses working at a nearby clinic also came to provide assistance. In response to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed that they received a call for assistance at about 6.35 pm at Block 449, Clementi Avenue 3. A 26-year-old female motorcyclist was conveyed to the National University Hospital in a conscious state, while the 83-year-old female driver is currently assisting with investigations. Police investigations are ongoing. [[nid:436371]]
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi is releasing a £20 Le Creuset dupe in DAYS – and it's a fraction of the price of branded version
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALDI shoppers can now level up their kitchenware with an item that looks much more expensive than it is. Dupes of the iconic Le Creuset pans will hit the Specialbuy section this week. 2 Aldi shoppers can pick up a £20 Le Creuset dupe from the middle aisle in a matter of days Credit: Aldi Whether you're a regular Gordan Ramsay in the kitchen or can just about fry a sausage, you can't go wrong with this budget buy. The Crofton Everyways Pan will be available for just £19.99 in Aldi's middle aisle from Thursday, July 31. Product details Available in blue, cyan, grey, and red, the pan comes with a steamer for draining and cooking. It is suitable for all stove tops, including induction, and is oven safe up to 200-degrees Celsius. Measuring 28 centimetres in diameter, this cookware item is also dishwasher safe. According to the product description, this pan can "revamp your kitchen tools and cook up those new recipe"s. "You can host those dinner parties whilst keeping a lip on prices," manufacturers said. High-end version But while this budget buy may resemble the pricier Cast Iron Round Skillet from Le Creuset, which starts at £99, there are significant differences between the products. While the high-end version is created with cast iron, the Aldi buy is made from recycled aluminium material, with ceramic coating. Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down The Le Creuset item has additional features which also justify the significantly higher price point. These include spouted sides for simple pouring and an enamel interior, which develops a natural patina that will behave like a non-stick surface. "Its finish also has great food release properties with less seasoning required," say manufacturers. Shoppers can also pick up a George Home Black Barbican Saute Pan from Asda for just £20. Meanwhile, Tesco is selling the Go Cook Aluminium Marble Frying Pan for £15 and Lidl has the HexGuard Frying Pan available for £16.99. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. More on Aldi buys The retailer previously stocked another Le Creuset-inspired casserole dish. A complete Le Creuset dupe range was also available from the Specialbuy section. Aldi is also selling a handy dupe that's "just like" a Gordon Ramsay favourite for £85 less. And you can pick up a £15 NutriBullet dupe from the Specialbuy section. Plus, all the other products hitting the Aldi middle aisle this week.
