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SoraNews24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Honda's real-life Koraidon to run for the first time at Suzuka 8 Hours final
The past is now. The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games got mixed reviews on their release, but I really liked them, and probably the main source of enjoyment for me was the ability to leisurely cruise across the idyllic Pokémon-filled countryside on a motorcycle. Sure, it was a bit of a downer that the motorcycle was also a living Pokémon, but they seemed to like my jalapeno, yogurt, and prosciutto sandwiches, so I guess it was OK. Apparently, I wasn't alone in enjoying that part of the game, because recently, there's been a movement to bring these creature comforts into the real world. Toyota kicked things off by making a scale Miraidon from Pokémon Violet that kids could ride around on. While it didn't quite move like its video game counterpart, it did look really cool. Now, Honda is aiming to one-up Toyota by making a scale Koraidon from Pokémon Scarlet that actually functions as a proper motorcycle. It already made its debut in Tokyo last March, but at that time, it still lacked the functionality to be ridden. It looks like those kinks have been ironed out, however, because Honda announced that their Koraidon will be ridden publicly for the first time at the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle race in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, from 1 to 3 August. What this Koraidon will be capable of remains to be seen. It is assumed to run like a proper motorcycle, and there are four legs with movable joints, but those may just act as elaborate kickstands rather than provide any sort of quadrupedal movement. It'll be forgivable if it can't also jump across rooftops, deploy a hang glider, and scale cliffs, but that sure would be something if it could. Honestly, by the look of the thing, even running as a motorbike looks tricky, mainly because of those scutes on the tires. This is entirely based on looking at the photo, but it appears that the main wheels are fake, and tucked inside them at the very bottom are two smaller wheels that actually propel the Pokémon. If that is the case, it seems like it wouldn't be able to go all that fast or with any great deal of control, unless Honda has some tricks up its sleeves. ▼ Right after making my guess about the wheels, I found a promotional video confirming them. According to Honda, they plan to 'pursue the form of mobility that Koraidon, a character from the world of video games, represents to the fullest extent.' That's not really a crystal clear explanation of what to expect, but much like with Miraidon, they are paying special attention to maintain the accurate size and weight of Koraidon in the game, which adds a whole lot of difficulty to the engineering process and makes it less likely to completely tear up the track with raw speed. ▼ According to the game, Koraidon is 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) tall when upright and weighs 303 kilograms (668 pounds). We'll find out soon enough, though, as Koraidon will be on display on 1 and 2 August, and then will take part in the opening ceremony for the final race on 3 August. There, spectators will be able to see it being ridden for the first time ever. Even if it does end up just kind of scooting around like Miraidon did, Honda's slogan is 'create, transcend, augment,' so maybe they'll keep putting work into it until it can do everything, including jumping around and eating sandwiches. After all, this is just one small step for Pokémon motorcycles, but one giant leap for Pokémon motorcycle…kind? Event information Koraidon at Suzuka 8 Hours FIM Endurance World Championships Suzuka Circuit / 鈴鹿サーキット Mie-ken, Suzuka-shi, Inomachi 7992 三重県鈴鹿市稲生町7992 Koraidon on display in the Honda Racing Gallery 1 August: 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2 August: 9:00 a.m. – 8 p.m. Koraidon rides in the opening ceremony 3 August: 11 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Website Source: Honda, Autocar Japan Featured image: Honda Insert image: Honda, ©2025 Pokémon. ©1995-2025 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Violet loves attending her local state school, but some fear Queensland kids like her will be forced into ‘segregated' education
Violet had lots of friends over to her 11th birthday party, where they all sang karaoke and danced to Taylor Swift. As well as music, she's into swimming and loves being around people. Just like her big brother before her, Violet attends the primary school nearest her home in Yeppoon on the central Queensland coast. As with most students, Violet's education has had its ups and downs. Sign up: AU Breaking News email But this year, grade 5, has been 'a stellar, standout year', her mum, Shalee Gregson-Quinn, says. 'She's got a teacher who really understands that Violet's got a right to be there, that she will have a superior education by being there.' Given that Violet goes to a state school, one might think that right is assumed. But it is not always so for kids like Violet. 'It's just a by-the-way thing, but Violet has Down's syndrome,' her mother says. Which is what makes it so special that this vibrant young girl is surrounded by classmates who also see her disability as just a by-the-way thing – and a teacher, in Angela Hinds, who holds high expectations for Violet and works hard to ensure that she is 'included and engaged and happy'. Because those expectations help instil in Violet aspirations of the kind of 'ordinary life' that many Australians will take for granted: the chance to pursue meaningful work, to travel, to form relationships and make friends. 'It is life changing for a parent to feel that someone is so invested in your child's progress,' Gregson-Quinn says. So the community resources consultant is 'extremely disheartened' by a government announcement that she fears will mean many other young Queenslanders will miss out on an education like Violet's. In handing down its budget last month, the Liberal National party's (LNP) first since unseating Labor after a decade in power, the government announced what it claims is the 'largest special school investment in history', with a pledge to build six new special schools. This marked a significant change in direction from the 2018 high-water mark of a policy of including students with disabilities in mainstream schools, set out by then education minister Kate Jones, which advocates hailed as world leading. It is not just Gregson-Quinn dismayed by the move – the Australian disability discrimination commissioner, Rosemary Kayess, urged the LNP to 'scrap' its plan to build more 'segregated schools' on Thursday. 'It is deeply concerning that the Queensland government is blatantly ignoring all the evidence and expert advice in relation to the significant benefits of inclusive education for people with disability,' Kayess said. But, for the LNP, this investment in bricks and mortar is driven by at least two imperatives: one practical and one ideological. All six new schools will be built near existing special schools in south east Queensland growth suburbs, such as Coomera, that have seen enrolments rise in recent years. The former Labor government actually strayed from its inclusion policy and built a special school in Coomera, which opened in 2022. Its enrolment has more than doubled: from 134 to 280 students. 'Special school enrolments have increased by more than 38 percent since 2019 and we cannot ignore the growing demand from parents and carers who want to send their child to a special school,' the education minister, John-Paul Langbroek, said in a statement. But the new schools are not just a response to numbers – they reflect a guiding philosophy of this conservative government. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion The premier, David Crisafulli, said earlier this month that he acknowledged the 'different views' on educating children with disabilities, but told the press he 'wholeheartedly' believed in his government's policy shift. 'I really do; I believe in it for those kids and, ultimately, I believe in choice,' Crisafulli said. 'Everything I always do is about giving choice to an individual, and I think we have a real lack of special schools in this state. 'But, overwhelmingly, when I speak to teachers and when I speak to parents of special needs children, they want that choice – and we are going to give it to them.' Born profoundly deaf, Prof Alastair McEwin was one of six commissioners who handed down the final disability royal commission report in 2023, after four years of inquiry. McEwin has repeatedly said he never had a parent tell him they chose a special school – instead, they had to 'concede that mainstream schools cannot or will not support their child'. McEwin labelled Queensland's special school build 'alarming'. He was one of three commissioners to recommend they be gradually, but entirely, phased out of Australia. The commission, however, was evenly split on this matter. Its chair and two other commissioners recommended an alternative approach in which special schools be relocated 'within or in close proximity to mainstream schools', suggesting instead a number of ways through which the different cohorts could interact. The complexity of the debate is encapsulated in a statement from the Queensland Teachers' Union president, Cresta Richardson, who said state schools were 'proud to be leaders in the area of inclusion', but that 'parents and students who need to, should have access to special schools'. 'No two students are the same, and the expectations of parents can vary greatly from school to school,' Richardson said. 'The mainstream inclusion model does come with significant challenges and additional workload for teachers and school leaders, workload that requires training, resourcing, and funding.' Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Prof Linda Graham agreed that if systems weren't in place to support teachers to include students with disabilities into their classrooms, the result could be 'mayhem'. But the director of QUT's Centre for Inclusive Education said that 'pouring money' into the physical infrastructure of segregation reduced the incentive to make mainstream schools inclusive. 'We've been working very hard since 2018 to make this happen in Queensland, with reducing commitment from political leaders,' Graham said. 'Now they are just going to pull the rug out from underneath.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Turquoise Alert canceled after Hawaiian girl found in Cottonwood
The Brief DPS canceled the Turquoise Alert for 6-year-old Violet Coultas after she was found safe in Cottonwood. Violet, who is from Hawaii, was reportedly last seen with her non-custodial mother at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on July 12. DPS officials say this is the first time the agency has activated the Turquoise Alert since it launched earlier in July. PHOENIX - A Turquoise Alert for a young girl who was last seen at an airport in Phoenix has been canceled after police say the child was found safe in Cottonwood. What we know According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, 6-year-old Violet Coultas was last seen on video surveillance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on the night of July 12. At the time of her last appearance, investigators say she was accompanied by Sarah Coultas, who is identified as Violet's non-custodial mother. "Sarah Coultas is alleged to have fled Hawaii with Violet in violation of a court order," read a portion of the statement. Per a statement issued on July 19 by the Hawaii Police Department, Sarah, 48, was last seen with Violet in Hawaii on July 6. "Coultas is wanted for questioning in connection with a custodial interference investigation," Hawaii Police Department officials wrote, referencing Sarah. Child found 'safe, asleep and undisturbed' Police in Cottonwood say they were notified late Wednesday night by the FBI that Violet and Sarah may be in the area. "Officers immediately began working to develop leads and quickly narrowed down a possible location," the department said. At 1 a.m. on Thursday, Violet and Sarah were found at a women's shelter where Sarah was taken into custody. "The child was found safe, asleep and undisturbed, and remained in the care of police and shelter staff until the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) arrived and took custody," police said. Dig deeper DPS officials have confirmed with us that this is the first time a Turquoise Alert was issued in Arizona. The alert was launched on July 10 after being signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs. Lawmakers say the Turquoise Alert was written for Indigenous people, but it can be issued for anyone that meets the following criteria: The missing person is under the age of 65. Investigators have exhausted all other available local resources. The person has gone missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances. The missing person is in danger, or with someone who is potentially dangerous. If public information can assist in the safe recovery of the missing person. Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Miami Herald
Turquoise Alert Issued For 6-Year-Old Girl in Arizona
A Turquoise Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old girl who was last seen in Arizona with her mother, who does not have custody of her. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said that mother Sarah Coultas is alleged to have fled from Hawaii with her daughter Violet, in violation of a court order. A Turquoise Alert is a public notification system in Arizona designed to help locate missing endangered individuals under the age of 65 under suspicious or unexplained circumstances. The alert was created after the passage of Emily's Law in May 2025, named in memory of Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, who was found dead in February. Her case highlighted the need for an alert system for those who fall outside of the criteria for an Amber Alert. This is the first time the Arizona Department of Public Safety has issued a Turquoise Alert after the system was established in May. Police are seeking to track down Violet Coultas and return her to safety after she was sighted with her noncustodial mother. According to the Turquoise Alert, Violet Coultas was last seen with her mother on video surveillance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on July 12 at around 10 p.m. The child was last seen wearing a white shirt, pink jacket, pink sweater, light-colored shorts, and white shoes. She is 3 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 43 pounds, and has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Any sightings or information is requested to be reported to 911. Any leads or historic tips can be directed to the Hawaii Police Department. The Hawaii Police Department said in a statement that Coltas was wanted for questioning in connection with a custodial interference investigation before she disappeared with the child. The mother most recently lived in Pa'auilo and worked in Hilo on the island, they said. She is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, and having straight brown hair and hazel eyes. The pair were spotted together on July 6 at the top of Miloli'i Road in South Kona, Hawaii, before next being seen at an Arizona airport the following week. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a statement: "Sarah Coultas is alleged to have fled Hawaii with Violet in violation of a court order." Authorities in both Arizona and Hawaii are working to locate Violet and ensure her safe return. 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Newsweek
Turquoise Alert Issued For 6-Year-Old Girl in Arizona
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Turquoise Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old girl who was last seen in Arizona with her mother, who does not have custody of her. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said that mother Sarah Coultas is alleged to have fled from Hawaii with her daughter Violet, in violation of a court order. What Is A Turquoise Alert? A Turquoise Alert is a public notification system in Arizona designed to help locate missing endangered individuals under the age of 65 under suspicious or unexplained circumstances. The alert was created after the passage of Emily's Law in May 2025, named in memory of Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, who was found dead in February. Her case highlighted the need for an alert system for those who fall outside of the criteria for an Amber Alert. Why It Matters This is the first time the Arizona Department of Public Safety has issued a Turquoise Alert after the system was established in May. Police are seeking to track down Violet Coultas and return her to safety after she was sighted with her noncustodial mother. What To Know According to the Turquoise Alert, Violet Coultas was last seen with her mother on video surveillance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on July 12 at around 10 p.m. Terminal 3 of Phoenix Sky Harbor airport in Arizona pictured on April 8, 2019. The airport was the last place that Sarah and Violet Coultas were sighted. Terminal 3 of Phoenix Sky Harbor airport in Arizona pictured on April 8, 2019. The airport was the last place that Sarah and Violet Coultas were sighted. Getty Images The child was last seen wearing a white shirt, pink jacket, pink sweater, light-colored shorts, and white shoes. She is 3 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 43 pounds, and has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Any sightings or information is requested to be reported to 911. Any leads or historic tips can be directed to the Hawaii Police Department. The Hawaii Police Department said in a statement that Coltas was wanted for questioning in connection with a custodial interference investigation before she disappeared with the child. The mother most recently lived in Pa'auilo and worked in Hilo on the island, they said. She is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, and having straight brown hair and hazel eyes. The pair were spotted together on July 6 at the top of Miloli'i Road in South Kona, Hawaii, before next being seen at an Arizona airport the following week. What People Are Saying The Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a statement: "Sarah Coultas is alleged to have fled Hawaii with Violet in violation of a court order." What Happens Next Authorities in both Arizona and Hawaii are working to locate Violet and ensure her safe return.
