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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Federico Chiesa provides brilliant and honest response to Liverpool fans' song for him
Federico Chiesa said that the support he has received from Liverpool's supporters is "amazing" as he spoke during Liverpool's open-top bus parade through the city. Chiesa has barely played for the Reds since joining from Juventus last summer, but is a firm favorite among supporters and has even got his own chant, which has been sung up and down the country by fans throughout the campaign. Sang to the tune of 'Sway' by Dean Martin, the chant goes: "We can hear them crying in Turin; Federico, he's here to win; one chat with Arne Slot and he said 'ciao; f--- off Juve, I'm a Kopite now!'' Chiesa was asked about the chant in an interview by club media on Monday and said: "The song... I have to thank the fans for that. I didn't play that much this season but to receive that support from the fans is just amazing. I have to thank them, and the song has a good tune! READ MORE: Liverpool title parade LIVE: Pictures, how to watch, bus route, weather, map, updates, live stream READ MORE: Ibrahima Konate delivers fresh Liverpool contract update - 'I want to say one thing' "I'm so proud of the team. when I first came here they immediately made me feel like part of the team, they supported me during the tough time I had this year. I have to thank them all. I'm a teammate! I'm one of the boys. even in training I tried to give my best." Chiesa if facing an uncertain future at Liverpool after featuring so infrequently this season, with a possible return to Serie A having been mooted.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
Two cyclists seriously injured after crash with car in New Forest
Two cyclists have sustained serious injuries in a crash involving a cyclists, a 49-year-old man and 52-year-old man both from London, were taken to hospital after a crash involving a white Vauxhall Corsa in Wootton, in the New Forest in Hampshire, just after 18:00 BST on police said the incident had taken place at the junction of Brockenhurst Road and Burley driver, a 20-year-old man from Sway, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in custody. The force is appealing for anyone who had witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage to get in touch."We would also like to thank other motorists in the area for their patience last night, as the road was closed for a considerable period while emergency services dealt with the scene," it said in a statement. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
New York Times
03-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Matheus Franca's Crystal Palace career finally has lift-off – so what comes next?
Matheus Franca has had plenty of cause for celebration of late. First, he scored in a friendly against Norwegian side Hamarkameratene during Crystal Palace's mid-season training camp in Marbella. Last week, he became a father for the first time. And on Wednesday, just a day after he turned 21, he scored his first competitive goal for Palace in a 1-1 draw with Southampton. Advertisement It has been a testing time for Franca since he arrived at Palace in August 2023 in a deal worth £15million from Flamengo. He suffered with a stress fracture in his back and did not make his first Palace appearance until late October last season. More recently, a variety of injuries have kept him out for around 10 months. No wonder his intervention at Southampton generated such joy, both for the player and the travelling support, who serenaded him with the song — a reworking of the pop standard 'Sway' — that has become his anthem. As the samba rhythm starts to play, Dance with me, make me sway. Matheus Franca running down the wing. Scoring goals, makes the Palace sing. Even before Franca's 75th-minute introduction on Wednesday, it could be heard from the away end and the eagerness to see him thrive is understandable. Even with the fleeting glimpses which had unsurprisingly produced little to date, the excitement is palpable when he is introduced. Franca — a young Brazilian who brings something different and plays with flair that is otherwise largely absent in this squad — remains a source of intrigue and excitement. Those fans have needed to be patient. This was Franca's first Premier League appearance of the season: he has had to prove his fitness with outings for Palace's under-21 side in February and three very brief FA Cup appearances. He was introduced at St Mary's with Palace labouring in search of an equaliser against Southampton, who were searching for the win that would ensure they did not finish the season with the lowest points tally in Premier League history. He duly delivered it in the second minute of stoppage time, in an unexpected fashion — with his head. Jefferson Lerma's cross was far from easy to turn into Aaron Ramsdale's goal, but Franca met it well, twisting his body and connecting with sufficient power to find a gap between goalkeeper and post, despite Ramsdale getting a hand to it. Franca did what Palace hoped he would — bring something different, do something unexpected — and his team-mates appreciated it. After the final whistle, Dean Henderson and Jean-Philippe Mateta pushed Franca — who had celebrated by putting the ball under his shirt in a nod to his newborn child — to the front of the stand where Palace's travelling support were massed. Again, they sang his song. He lifted his hands above his head to enjoy the affection before throwing his shirt into the crowd. Advertisement 'He had three or four setbacks, (including) a surgery, but he was always working hard,' manager Oliver Glasner said in his post-match press conference. 'There is a moment in life when you get back what you invest. In the last two weeks, he has had a lot of positive emotions for all he has invested. 'Today I wasn't pleased with his boots because he slipped three or four times before he scored the goal, so fortunately it was a header. He has skills, (especially) one vs one. We can see he scores goals. This is a feeling, sometimes you can't learn where to be in the box. It was a great header, it wasn't easy because Ramsdale was there next to the post. 'If we didn't have this belief he could help the team and score, he wouldn't get minutes, so everything he did today he showed us in training.' Eddie Nketiah told Premier League Productions after the game that Franca is 'a bubbly guy to be around' and that confidence, both in himself and from his manager, will be essential going forward. There should be caution not to expect too much. Injuries have come at unfortunate times and while Glasner says there should be no pressure after 10 months out, there will undoubtedly be some. In part, that stems from the timing of his arrival: he was effectively signed with Wilfried Zaha's departure in mind and presented as if he were a direct future replacement. It was his face on the side of the Selhurst Park fanzone and club shop. If that has not weighed on his mind, then it has been in supporters' thoughts. There have been glimpses of potential in his under-21 appearances, but there have also been disappointing performances. Inconsistency is to be expected, especially after injury and so few meaningful minutes for the first team, but the positive words are not just easy platitudes: he is genuinely considered to apply himself well in training and present himself with professionalism. Advertisement The patience that has been forced upon everyone is now required in a different way. There must be an acceptance that this process is not linear and that while there might now be excitement, it may be some time before Franca has an opportunity to establish himself in this team. Glasner referenced Ismaila Sarr taking time to bed in as a regular starter by way of comparison. The goal was an excellent moment in an otherwise unremarkable 15 minutes, but if Glasner is true to his word, then Franca can presumably expect more chances when the game situation affords it. After experiencing such a difficult start to life in England, Franca finally seems to be in a good place.
CBS News
07-03-2025
- Science
- CBS News
Bay Area startup looks to seaweed as a possible solution to plastic pollution
Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace these plastics, with a plant that grows abundantly off the coast. At the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach in San Mateo County, twice a day, at low tide, a sensational event unfolds. The giant Pacific waves recede to reveal a hidden world, teeming with marine life. Growing on the giant rocks, glistening seaweed. The countless species of marine plants and algae are arguably one of Mother Nature's miracle crops. "Seaweed does a lot of good while it is growing. It's creating habitat for biodiverse life, it's creating every other breath that you take, it's sequestering an immense amount of carbon. There's lots of reasons to love seaweed," remarked entrepreneur Julia Marsh. Now there's a possible remarkable new one at Sway, a San Leandro-based startup. "At Sway, we're using seaweed as a replacement for plastic," said Marsh. "Our material is 100% compostable in both a home and industrial setting," added Matt Mayes. Marsh and Mayes are the co-founders of the startup. Using breakthrough technology, they've come up with a promising solution to a huge problem. "We're using the natural polymers which is the plastic-like quality of seaweed to replace flexible films and bags and wrappers and pouches that are causing so much pollution on our planet," explained Marsh. Seaweed contains high levels of a certain substance – a natural polymer - that makes it stretchy and flexible. Using that polymer, the team created what it calls "Thermoplastic Seaweed Resin," or TPSea for short. TPSea is a bio-based resin that melts and stretches just like plastic. The beauty of the breakthrough is that it can be used in existing plastic manufacturing systems. The Sway team showed CBS News Bay Area how the TPsea worked with blown film extrusion. "So, this is a very small-scale version of what's being done in industry. So, imagine this but 5 stories tall and a bubble that's like 80 inches wide," explained Senior Material Engineer Matt Catarino. Catarino placed a handful of pellets into the device, which created a very thin-walled film made from the seaweed formulation. "This is one of the most difficult processes for plastic extrusion, and to be able to say we're doing seaweed on it, it's pretty cool." said Catarino. "There is a big issue with fossil-based plastics, and this is kind of almost a catch all for a material that can change the industry and impact our earth in a fantastic way," said materials Engineer Vincent Hoey. The formulations are also home compostable and non-toxic according to lab manager Annie Wang. She was working on collecting and verifying the data on composting. "The home composting certification tests looks for breaking down within 180 days and this is showing almost full disintegration of our material in these elevated conditions in 2 to 3 weeks," said Wang, pointing to frames full of disintegrating films. You can find sway's seaweed formulations in food windows, product wrappers, and polybags. The polybags are in use by clothing brands, including Faherty, Alex Crane, Florence, and Prana. "Our vision, our mandate our goal is to include as much seaweed and as much bio-based content as possible into all the products we're offering," noted Mayes. Sway sources its seaweed from farms around the world including Indonesia and Maine. The cultivated crops don't require fresh water or fertilizers and grow quickly. "The most common method is you have these lines that are seeded with seaweed you give the seaweed a haircut. When it's time, the seaweed regenerates," explained Marsh. Back at Moss Beach, CBS News Bay Area asked visitors what they thought of the idea. "What better way is that to use the seaweed/ i think that's great. You know what i mean? That's awesome", said East Bay Resident Deborah Yabusaki. Eileen Field liked the idea that it was home compostable. "I have a farm, I have a mandarin orchard, and of course we're always trying to make compost for the trees so I think that would be awesome", Field said. Eleven million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. The team at Sway hopes to turn that around. "If there's more seaweed, the ocean's a healthier place. The planet's a healthier place," said Marsh, with a big smile.
Associated Press
26-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Sway Medical, Inc. Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Comprehensive Concussion Management System
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sway Medical, Inc., the company that created the Mobile Concussion Management category, is proud to announce that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance as a Computerized Cognitive Assessment Aid for Concussion under Section 882.1471. This clearance expands on Sway Medical's previous FDA clearance for balance testing in head injuries, officially recognizing Sway as the first fully integrated tool that combines both cognitive and balance testing into one product for concussion management. This milestone reinforces Sway's commitment to delivering clinically validated, real-world solutions for concussion assessment, aligning with the latest Concussion in Sport Group Consensus Statement, which highlights multi-modal testing as the gold standard for concussion care. Advancing Concussion Management with an All-in-One Solution Concussions are complex injuries requiring a multi-faceted approach to assessment. While many existing tools focus only on cognitive testing, Sway combines balance and cognitive evaluations in a single, FDA-cleared platform, providing a complete and objective approach to concussion care. Sway transforms any mobile device into a Class II medical device that leverages patented algorithms and advanced motion analysis technology. This innovative platform detects subtle changes in patient performance following a concussion, enabling healthcare professionals to assess, track, and manage concussions with greater accuracy and efficiency. 'This FDA clearance is an important milestone, not because it validates our technology for the first time, but because it officially recognizes what we've already demonstrated in clinical practice,' said Chase Curtiss, Founder of Sway Medical, Inc. 'We have always provided a validated, research-backed solution for concussion assessment. Now, with FDA clearance for both balance and cognitive testing, Sway can claim the only comprehensive tool in line with the latest concussion management guidelines.' Key Benefits of Sway: Multi-Modal Concussion Testing – The only FDA-cleared mobile platform for both balance and cognitive assessment, aligning with modern concussion protocols and NCAA standards. Fast and Easy to Use – Sway is the only concussion management tool you can run from a mobile device, allowing it to fit easily into the medical professional's workflow. Clinically Validated & Research-Backed – This 510(k) clearance provides further evidence of Sway's extensive scientific research that clinicians can trust. Looking Ahead With this expanded FDA clearance, Sway Medical further demonstrates its place as the leader in concussion management, equipping healthcare professionals, athletic trainers, and sports organizations with the most complete and accessible concussion management tools. This clearance reaffirms Sway Medical's leadership in digital health innovation and its mission to provide cutting-edge, evidence-based solutions that improve patient outcomes. About Sway Medical, Inc. Sway Medical, Inc. is a leading provider of mobile concussion management software that combines validated balance and cognitive testing into one platform. Utilizing patented technology that leverages the built-in sensors of any mobile device, Sway empowers healthcare professionals to deliver more accurate and efficient assessment tools in any environment.
