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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Rendelsham UFO film set for Raindance Festival
A documentary charting one of the most famous purported UFO sightings in history is to be shown at a film festival. "The Rendlesham UFO – The British Roswell" investigated reports made by US airmen who claimed to have witnessed a UFO in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, in December 1980. Mark Lee, co-director of the documentary, said the aim was "to create a conversation, as I am getting hundreds of people a week sending sightings and videos". It will premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on 24 and 25 June. On 26 December 1980, several United States Air Force (USAF) security personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge, reported that they investigated "lights" in the surrounding forest. The sighting became headline news in the UK and sparked a host of books, dramas, documentaries and websites, suggesting it was either an actual alien visit, a secret military aircraft, a misinterpretation of natural lights or the beam of Orfordness Lighthouse - or a hoax. According to the creators of the documentary, it will feature exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage of recent sightings in the forest. The Rendlesham Forest story has been dubbed the "British Roswell" after the 1947 Roswell Incident in New Mexico, USA. The documentary follows Mr Lee and co-investigator Guy Thompson searching for the truth armed with metal detectors and dowsing rods. The film has been described as a "sensational UFO road trip movie". Mr Lee, who has a science degree, said: "There is something unexplained there and there are so many credible witnesses to the event." The 54-year-old from St Albans co-directed the film with Roderick Godman. "I am more of the ideas and production - and Roderick made the film," he said. "There had been sightings of UFOs leading up to the 1980 sighting, and going back in through the decades." He added that he had an "open mind" about what the sightings were. Narrating the documentary is William B. Davis, best known for starring in The X-Files. Mr Lee said he was really excited to work with Davis, who recorded the voiceover in Vancouver, Canada. He added that he only got into the film making industry five years ago, and it "was a dream come true" as he was nominated for best director. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'There's a report of red lights in the forest' UFO 'sighting' becomes legend like King Arthur 'English mythology' and UFO inspire horror rewrite Raindance Film Festival
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rendlesham UFO sighting doco to premiere at film festival
A documentary charting one of the most famous purported UFO sightings in history is to be shown at a film festival."The Rendlesham UFO – The British Roswell" investigated reports made by US airmen who claimed to have witnessed a UFO in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, in December Lee, co-director of the documentary, said the aim was "to create a conversation, as I am getting hundreds of people a week sending sightings and videos".It will premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on 24 and 25 June. On 26 December 1980, several United States Air Force (USAF) security personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge, reported that they investigated "lights" in the surrounding sighting became headline news in the UK and sparked a host of books, dramas, documentaries and websites, suggesting it was either an actual alien visit, a secret military aircraft, a misinterpretation of natural lights or the beam of Orfordness Lighthouse - or a hoax. According to the creators of the documentary, it will feature exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage of recent sightings in the Rendlesham Forest story has been dubbed the "British Roswell" after the 1947 Roswell Incident in New Mexico, USA. The documentary follows Mr Lee and co-investigator Guy Thompson searching for the truth armed with metal detectors and dowsing film has been described as a "sensational UFO road trip movie". 'Open mind' Mr Lee, who has a science degree, said: "There is something unexplained there and there are so many credible witnesses to the event."The 54-year-old from St Albans co-directed the film with Roderick Godman. "I am more of the ideas and production - and Roderick made the film," he said."There had been sightings of UFOs leading up to the 1980 sighting, and going back in through the decades."He added that he had an "open mind" about what the sightings the documentary is William B. Davis, best known for starring in The Lee said he was really excited to work with Davis, who recorded the voiceover in Vancouver, added that he only got into the film making industry five years ago, and it "was a dream come true" as he was nominated for best director. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Ava Moore, killed in Grapevine Lake jet ski crash, to be laid to rest this weekend
What could happen to the suspects in the deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski crash? What could happen to the suspects in the deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski crash? What could happen to the suspects in the deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski crash? Family of the teen who was killed in a jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake will be celebrating her life this weekend. Ava Moore, 18, was kayaking at the lake on May 25 when she was struck and killed by a jet ski with two women on it, police said. Her funeral is Saturday afternoon at a church in Fort Worth. Ava Moore, 18. U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications Moore graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School less than a week before the crash and had accepted an appointment to join the Academy as a member of the Class of 2029. According to the City of Grapevine, full military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force at the end of the service. Suspects in the jet ski crash could face deportation The driver of the jet ski fled the scene by jumping into a vehicle with a man at the park, according to police. Two days later, that man and the suspected driver, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez were taken into custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Dallas agents confirmed the two suspects are in the U.S. illegally. Gonzalez and Perozo are both Venezuelan nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, according to Josh Johnson, the acting Dallas field office director for ICE. Johnson said the two crossed the southern border in 2023 or 2024 and were arrested once they got to the U.S., processed and released. Once they are done with state charges, Gonzales and Perozo will be turned over to ICE and see an immigration judge to determine if they will be deported. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revved up criminal responsibility in the death of Moore. He posted on social media, "Welcome to Texas. Here's your death penalty." CBS News Texas pressed Abbott for clarity because the suspects' charges and the facts, as written by investigators, have not reflected a capital crime. In response to the inquiry, Abbott's press office shared the following statement: "The State of Texas has no tolerance for heinous criminals who kill Texans. The victim's family deserves swift justice, and the criminal illegal immigrants should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. All Texans deserve protection from unchecked criminal activity."
Dominion Post
2 days ago
- General
- Dominion Post
Leon Trenton Pauley
Leon Trenton Pauley, 80, of Grafton, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born September 4, 1944, in Charleston, a son of the late James Meredith and Mary Louise Hamric is survived by his wife, Nancy Warder Pauley, whom he married May 10, 1967, spending more than 58 years was a graduate of Morgantown High School, Class of 1962 and from West Virginia University, Class of married the love of his life, Nancy Warder, May 10, was commissioned a 2LT in the U.S. Air Force May 14, 1967 through USAF ROTC Detachment 915 at WVU. Trenton was awarded USAF Pilot wings June 1968. He flew 196 combat missions in the F-4 Phantom and 50 combat missions in the A-7D in Vietnam (1971-1973). Trenton was awarded his Parachutist badge July 1975, was an Air Liaison Officer to the 82nd Airborne Division 1975- 1978, awarded master parachutist badge and Command pilot wings. He was assigned to the United Nations as a UN Military Observers between Israel and Egypt, Lebanon, Syria. Trenton returned to the States as an instructor pilot for the A-10 Thunderbolt III (Warthog). He returned to the Mid East as deputy chief of the U.S. Military Mission in Kuwait and USAF Advisor to the Kuwait Air Force. Upon arrival to Shaw AFB, he took command of the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron flying the 0-2 Cessna Sky Master and the OT-37 Scorpion. He retired from the USAF in August 1988 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Trenton received many military awards and decorations during his career including a Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Military Service Medal, two Military Service Medals, 16 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Korea National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the United Nations retiring from the Air Force, he flew with Eastern Air Lines until it went out of business. He earned a Middle Grade Teaching Certification in all subjects, teaching sixth grade for 11 years inFayetteville, then retired to Grafton, where he and his wife purchased her grandfather's farm. Desiring to continue service to his country, he moved his membership in the VFW to Grafton. Grafton VFW Post 3081 elected him post commander. He was elected 3rd VFW district commander and in 2018 was elected VFW state commander earning the Coveted All American State Commander Award, Gold Legacy Life Member, member of Taylor County Honor Guard and has participated in over 950 funerals plus numerous patriotic was selected to be the general chair of Grafton's Memorial Day activities three times and was appointed to the Taylor County Health Board serving on the new building addition to his wife, Trenton is survived by two children, Heather Houlden (Richard), and Derek Pauley; three grandchildren, Noah Warder Houlden, Ryan Hamric Houlden, Autumn Sloan; one sister, Sue Anderson (Stu); three brothers, W. Kent Pauley (Christine), Dwight James Pauley (Susan), David Winnonda Pauley (Sheila); and many nieces and addition to his parents, Trenton was preceded in death by his brother, M. Brent and friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Avenue, Grafton, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, and Monday, June 2, from 9 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. hour of the funeral service, with Pastor Todd Jarman officiating. Interment will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery, with full Military Honors accorded by the U.S. Air Force and the Taylor Honor may be sent to the family at Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pauley family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Taylor County Honor Guard or the West Virginia State VFW.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Wall Street's 'Doctor Doom' tells BI about his move into money management, where he's off to a market-beating start
Nouriel Roubini's America Atlas Fund has outperformed amid market volatility and inflation risks. Roubini's fund launched in November 2024 and is up 4%. The fund has heavy allocations to short-term Treasurys and gold. On a cold night in December, Nouriel Roubini stood in a dark room at Bloomberg's Manhattan headquarters and prophesied a menacing future for financial markets. Yields on 10-year Treasurys would soar to 8% thanks to persistent inflation, he said at Bloomberg's ETFs in Depth conference. That would send the S&P 500 and Nasdaq plummeting. The scene was perfectly on brand for the famously bearish economist widely known as Dr. Doom. That's why it might have been easy to dismiss his gloomy proclamations. Perhaps even more of a reason to discount Roubini's warnings was that he had just launched an ETF, the America Atlas Fund (USAF), meant to act as an alternative to the fixed-income segment of the traditional 60/40 portfolio. A cynical listener could have interpreted his speech as a pitch to buy his product because stocks and bonds would perform poorly. But six months later, the evidence is irrefutable: Roubini has nailed his opening act as a fund manager. Since USAF's launch in November, the S&P 500 is flat, suffering a violent 20% drawdown in the interim. Long-end Treasurys have also been volatile, and have sold off in tandem with stocks. Many of the driving forces behind those moves have been those inflation risks that Roubini warned of, including tariffs and restoring, and government spending. Meanwhile, USAF is up 4% and fell only 2% during the market's "Liberation Day" tantrum when stocks tanked and bond yields spiked. The fund has been volatility-resistant thanks to its heavy allocations to short-end Treasurys (about 50% of the portfolio) and gold (19%). The remaining holdings are a mix of commodities, REITs, and TIPS, and alternative investments. In other words, Roubini's timing couldn't have been better, and his warnings — at least directionally speaking — have been spot on. It's been a dream start for the New York University professor, who often gets flak for his regular pessimism. "Sometimes people say, 'You talk about stuff, but talk is cheap,'" Roubini told BI. "'Put your money where your mouth is. Have some skin in the game.'" The 67-year-old Roubini, who is most known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, could have simply kept on with his work at NYU and continued pontificating about where the economy was headed. But the economist wanted to take on a fresh challenge. "In different stages in life, you do different things," he said. In the final chapter of Roubini's 2022 book, "MegaThreats: Ten Dangerous Trends That Imperil Our Future, And How to Survive Them," he lays out how investors might protect themselves from downside risks. In recent years, he decided it was time to put those ideas to the test. It has always been a logical next step for him to wade into the world of asset management, he said. Plus, it's a chance to respond to his many detractors who have questioned the weight behind his predictions since he didn't have any money under his purview. "After a career in academia, of policy, of providing economic advice, more and more people say, 'If you are that smart, why don't you try to also manage money rather than just talking about it," he continued. "So it was a natural thing that would have eventually happened." It remains to be seen if Roubini can keep his string of success going in the years ahead. The outlook informing his positioning is that persistent inflation in the 5-6% range will continue to put upward pressure on 10-year Treasury yields. That's why he's sitting heavily in short-term Treasurys at the moment, collecting a similar yield to longer-term assets while not having to endure the same volatility. If 10-year rates were to get up toward 8%, that would be the right time to buy in, he said. His views on inflation are well above the consensus in markets and among Wall Street banks, though it's still unclear what impact tariffs and potential tax cuts will have on consumer prices. If inflation fears dissipate, Roubini's exceptionally well-timed introduction to the asset management space may very well prove to be beginner's luck. Either way, investors now have a way to grade Roubini's forecasts in real time. "One thing is to talk about money, and another is managing it," Roubini said. "You see right away the feedback between your ideas and what happens in the real markets." Read the original article on Business Insider
