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Soldier Field (CHICAGO) —As the American and German players filed out of their locker rooms toward the buses following Saturday’s exhibition match, the air of excitement was impossible to ignore. Next stop for both teams?The 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the United States men’s national team, this moment has been eight years in the making. The USA was awarded co-hosting rights, along with neighbors Canada and Mexico, just months after the Stars and Stripes’ epic failure to qualify for the 2018 tournament. A new generation of players responded by reaching Qatar 2022, where they fielded the youngest lineup in the competition and still reached the knockout stage. Now in their prime and employed by some of soccer's marquee clubs, they’re aiming to make history on home soil. "Excited to get going, man," heart and soul U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams told the gaggle of reporters after Mauricio Pochettino’s team lost 2-1 to the four-time world champions on Leroy Sané’s second-half goal. "Now it's down to business." Or, more accurately: the business of winning games. And that begins when USA next take the pitch for the real deal on Friday against Paraguay in its World Cup opening match in Los Angeles. Pochettino’s team performed wellagainst Germany in both sides’ final pre-World Cup warm-up. They outshot and out-possessed FIFA’s 10th ranked team, and even dominated the star-studded Die Mannschaft for long stretches — a feat made more impressive considering they trailed less than two minutes after kickoff on Kai Havertz's goal. "We can take a lot of positives," said veteran left back Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, whose stunning volley pulled the hosts level before halftime. "Conceding that early, we could have easily crumbled, and it could have been a very, very bad day to be going into the tournament with. "But we fought back, and at times played some really good football, and looked good, looked competitive…we've still got time to shore up a few mistakes that we've made going into the first game." Mistakes are often fatal at the highest level. And as encouraging as the Americans' response and overall performance was,they still lost the game. Winning is a habit. At the World Cup, there is no such thing as a moral victory. The U.S. players know that as well as anyone. Opening the tournament with a victory over the Paraguayans on Friday is imperative, even though the new 48-team format is more forgiving than the previous editions; 32 countries will now qualify for the knockout stage,including eight third-place finishers across the 12 four-team groups. As one of the dozen No. 1 seeds — a privilege automatically afforded to the three hosts — the U.S. has a manageable path to the second round, with Australia and Türkiye rounding out Group D. Those games won’t be easy, but the U.S. is favored to advance. After that, though, a true world power could await. Christian Pulisic and the USA in action against Germany. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) "We’re gonna face teams like this in the World Cup," star forward Christian Pulisic said after the Germany match. "We have to be ready to compete with some of the best, and yeah, we've had good performances, but we still want to win these games." Being able to focus solely on the World Cup now should help. The U.S. delegation flew directly to Irvine, California on Saturday night and will remain there until jetting to Seattle ahead of playing Australia on June 19. The first and final group game against Türkiye will then be back in Los Angeles. That’s a far cry from the USA’s recent itinerary. Pochettino’s 26-man roster was introduced in New York City on May 26. Over the next 11 days, they traveled to Atlanta, Charlotte, back to Atlanta, Chicago and finally onto Irvine. "It'll be nice to just get in one place and be able to settle in, try and minimize the travel as much as possible," Adams said. "We've been in a million different places, a million different facilities, in and out." Now that they’re on the ground, what’s the plan? "Watch the film, obviously, and get the little details right," Pulisic said. "[We’ll] keep working as a team, and we think that we can do it when it really matters." USA Starting XI Player Ratings vs. Germany: Americans Lose Final World Cup Tune-Up Lalas: Matt Freese Needs To 'Step Up His Game' After 'Letdown' vs. Germany 4 Takeaways From USA's 2-1 Loss To Germany In World Cup Send-Off

Tra le organizzazioni che stanno soffrendo per le conseguenze che la crisi in Medio Oriente sta avendo sull’intero settore globale dei trasporti c’è anche Unicef. L’organizzazione Onu dedicata all’infanzia, per voce del suo responsabile della logistica Jean-Cedric Meeus, ha lanciato ieri un allarme per mettere in guardia rispetto all’impatto delle continue congestioni e della escalation dei prezzi sulle catene di approvvigionamento degli aiuti umanitari. “Per Unicef ritardi persistenti e maggiori costi operativi, in un contesto già segnato da una crisi globale dei finanziamenti, stanno già imponendo scelte impossibili: quali bambini raggiungere per primi?” ha affermato Meeus, che ha poi elencato le principali criticità avvertite dalla organizzazione e le azioni che questa sta mettendo in campo insieme ai partner per contrastarle. “I soli costi di trasporto e logistica stanno avendo un impatto enorme. Le deviazioni marittime attorno al Capo di Buona Speranza aggiungono oggi da due a quattro settimane ai tempi di spedizione. La capacità del trasporto aereo sulle rotte mediorientali si è ridotta, mentre la congestione portuale si sta diffondendo in Africa e oltre” ha spiegato. Per dare un’idea degli incrementi, Meeus ha rilevato come i costi del trasporto aereo dei vaccini da India verso Etiopia, Nigeria e Repubblica Democratica del Congo siano aumentati “dal 50 al 70%”, mentre il trasferimento via camion degli alimenti terapeutici pronti all’uso da Kenya verso Somalia, Sud Sudan e Rdc “è salito del 30%” e la spedizione via mare di materiali educativi dalla Cina verso Yemen e Mozambico è cresciuta “dal 100 al 150%”. Costi tali che Unicef ha quindi evidenziato di avere “quasi esaurito i contributi annuali destinati al trasporto forniti dai partner logistici”, in quella che ha descritto come “una situazione senza precedenti”. Nei porti africani di Beira, Conakry, Abidjan, Dar es Salaam e Mombasa, ha poi proseguito Meeus, si stanno registrando pesanti ritardi che poi si ripercuotono sui paesi senza sbocco sul mare che dipendono dai relativi corridoi logistici, quali quello Djibouti-Etiopia. Tra le azioni messe in campo, c’è naturalmente in primis quella della ricerca di “rotte alternative via aerea, terrestre e marittima” ma anche il frontloading, ovvero gli acquisti anticipati degli approvvigionamenti, nonché la diversificazione della base di fornitori. Unicef sta inoltre lavorando nella direzione di un nearshoring delle forniture, ovvero di una localizzazione della produzione in particolare di Rutf (Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food o Alimento Terapeutico Pronto all’Uso). Oggi l’organizzazione, strutturata attorno a due hub globali a Copenaghen e Dubai cui si aggiungono 300 magazzini nel mondo, collabora con oltre 20 produttori a livello globale, tra cui alcuni di base in Etiopia, Kenya, Haiti ed Egitto, in modo da ridurre la dipendenza dalle lunghe rotte internazionali di trasporto. Queste azioni, spiega, “contribuiscono a rafforzare la resilienza delle catene di fornitura, la sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti e la stabilità dei prezzi, riducendo il rischio di carenze e aumenti dei costi”. Un altro sollievo momentaneo, ha aggiunto, deriva dalla sospensione temporanea dei surcharge per le spedizioni umanitarie nel trasporto via mare, che Unicef ha ottenuto dai carrier insieme al Programma Alimentare Mondiale e ad altri partner delle Nazioni Unite, con un risparmio stimato di circa 2 milioni di dollari per le operazioni dell’Onu. “Ma – è il messaggio finale di Meeus – dobbiamo essere chiari: esiste un limite a ciò che le organizzazioni umanitarie possono assorbire. Quando le catene di approvvigionamento si inceppano, i bambini sono i primi a pagarne il prezzo”. Nonostante le sfide, ha concluso, Unicef e i suoi partner continuano a consegnare gli aiuti. “Non permetteremo che queste difficoltà compromettano la vita e il benessere dei bambini”. Secondo quanto riportato sul suo sito web, la logistica di Unicef ha il suo nodo centrale a Copenhagen, in un magazzino – il più grande al mondo con finalità umanitarie – esteso su 20mila metri quadrati e in grado di ospitare fino a 36mila pallet, avviato nel 1962 grazie a una donazione del governo danese. Per il polo, spiega l’organizzazione, passa comunque solo il 4% dei beni che sono distribuiti da Unicef globalmente. Gran parte della attività ruota attorno alle campagne di vaccinazioni, che movimentano circa 3 miliardi di dosi ogni anno, spediti non solo per via aerea ma dal 2025 anche via mare per ragioni di costi e sostenibilità, in particolare nei paesi dotati di porti con strutture di gestione della catena del freddo e servizi, anche doganali, adeguati. F.M. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

ByASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIAand AAP Published:16:13 BST, 7 June 2026|Updated:16:57 BST, 7 June 2026 An incredible 949 Australians have made the King's Birthday 2026 honours list. The list of recipients for this year's awards has been released ahead of official celebrations on Monday, the public holiday for the King's birthday. The awards are organised into four categories: Companions of the Order (AC), Officer of the Order (AO), Member of the Order (AM) and Medal of the Order (OAM). While it's hard to summarise the amazing work of those awarded, here are some of the standout Aussies who've received recognition. Christine Holgate Businesswoman Christine Holgate was made a Member of the Order of Australia. The former Australia Post CEO has been recognised for her contribution to Australian commerce. Businesswoman Christine Holgate was made a Member of the Order of Australia Holgate served as Aus Post's first female CEO from 2017 to 2020, when she was forced out over ascandal about luxury gifts to executives. 'If there's anything you feel a bit conscious about when you get an award for your contribution to business, you're always slightly self-conscious that a lot of other people worked really hard for you and supported you, which enabled you to achieve those results,' she told News.com.au of the honour. 'I kind of feel that this award is not just my award.' Rove McManus Beloved comedian Rove McManus was notified last month he would be made a Member of the Order of Australia. He was sworn to secrecy until the list of awardees was revealed. Rove was recognised for his service to broadcast media and the entertainment industry. He plans to celebrate the honour with a barbeque with friends and family in Perth. TV host Rove was recognised for his service to broadcast media and the entertainment industry James Valentine Late radio host James Valentinewas presented with an AM just four days before his death on April 22, 2026. He was recognised for his significant contributions to media, specifically in radio, television, music and children's literature. His wife, Joanne Corrigan, said the 64-year-old was 'opposed to his nomination' as he felt others deserved it more. 'But then when the children gave it to him, it was like the last moment of sunshine in his brain,' Ms Corrigan said. ABC Radio and TV legend James Valentine was given one of the top honours Janet Calvert-Jones Philanthropist Janet Calvert-Jones was a recipient of the Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest award in the King's Birthday Honours. She was recognised for her work helping sick children through the founding of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. 'I would like to say how honoured I am and how humbled I am for this award, I don't deserve it at all,' Ms Calvert-Jones told The Australian. 'I have been so lucky; a very happy childhood with devoted parents, a wonderful marriage with a husband who spoils me and looks after me, and four healthy children who inspire me with their activities, and care for me.' Janet Calvert-Jones was a recipient of the Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest award in the King's Birthday Honours Natasha Stott Despoja Natasha Stott Despoja was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia for her service to the prevention of family violence, gender equity and human rights. She formerly served as a South Australian senator and continues to be a gender equality advocate. Ms Stott Despoja was the commissioner of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence from 2024 to 2025. She was also re-elected to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women for 2025 to 2028. Natasha Stott Despoja was the commissioner of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence from 2024 to 2025. Edwina McCann Edwina McCann has received the Member of the Order of Australia for her service to journalism and Australian fashion. As the editorial director of Vogue Australia, Vogue Living and GQ Australia, Ms McCann helped to launch Vogue Codes, an annual event series that supports women in STEM fields. Ms McCann said she was 'shocked' but honoured to receive the award. Edwina McCann is the editorial director of Vogue Australia, Vogue Living and GQ Australia Katie Allen Former Liberal MP Katie Allen was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia posthumously. The honour is in recognition of her service to medical research in paediatric allergies and gastroenterology as well as her time in parliament. Dr Allen represented the now-abolished seat of Higgins, Victoria, from 2019 to 2022. She died in December from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Former Liberal MP Katie Allen represented the now-abolished seat of Higgins, Victoria, from 2019 to 2022. Fran Kelly ABC radio presenter Fran Kelly received an Officer of the Order of Australia, the second-highest award on the list. Kelly was recognised for her decades of service in journalism. She joined the ABC in 1990 and hosted its breakfast show for 17 years, waking up at 3am every day to help Aussies start their mornings. Kelly has also been applauded for her advocacy work in social justice, equality and LGBTQ+ rights. ABC radio presenter Fran Kelly received an Officer of the Order of Australia Companion of the Order in the General Division Mrs Elisabeth Janet CALVERT-JONES AO For eminent service to philanthropy, to the arts, to medical research organisations, to the community, and to children and youth. The Honourable William Edward HODGMAN For eminent service to the people and Parliament of Tasmania, to economic growth and policy reform, to the law, and to the community. Professor William David RAWLINSON AM For eminent service to the medical sciences as a virologist, to clinical research and education, and to national and international public health. Ms Natasha Jessica STOTT DESPOJA AO For eminent service to the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence, to gender equity, and to the promotion of human rights and global systemic change. Professor Terence Chi-Shen TAO For eminent service to the mathematical sciences, to the global mathematics community, and to tertiary education and academia. Officer of the Order in the General Division The late Professor Katrina Jane ALLEN For distinguished service to medical research as a paediatric allergist and gastroenterologist, and to the people and Parliament of Australia. The Honourable David John BARTLETT For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Tasmania, particularly as Premier, to community health and sport, to information technology, and to education. Professor Michael BERK For distinguished service to epidemiology, to preventative medicine, to mental health, and to tertiary education. Professor David Gerald BLAIR For distinguished service to physics, to precision measurement science, to gravitational wave research, and to scientific education. Professor Attila Joseph BRUNGS For distinguished service to tertiary education leadership, to research and innovation, and to social justice and equity. Emeritus Professor Leo Gerard CARNEY For distinguished service to optometric and vision sciences through research and clinical practice, to academia, and to tertiary education. Ms Katarina Ruzh CARROLL APM For distinguished service to law enforcement, to disaster management response and recovery, and to the community. Ms Helen Maree CONWAY For distinguished service to business and legal governance, to youth social welfare, to gender equity, and to the not-for-profit sector. Professor Timothy Mark DAVIS For distinguished service to medicine as a consultant physician, to clinical research into diabetes and infectious diseases, and to tertiary education. Dr Gordon John DE BROUWER PSM For distinguished service to public administration, policy and reform, to diversity, to environmental conservation, and to education. Emeritus Professor Richard Charles DOWELL For distinguished service to audiology, to the development of the cochlear implant for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to tertiary education. Professor Valsamma EAPEN For distinguished service to psychiatry, to child and adolescent mental health, to neurodevelopmental research, and to tertiary education. Professor Elizabeth Jane ELLIOTT AM For distinguished service to paediatric medicine, to women's health, and to medical and social understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Professor Timothy John ENTWISLE For distinguished service to environmental conservation, to botanical sciences, to the media, to tertiary education, and to the community. Mr John Wilmot FLYNN For distinguished service to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, to equality and accessibility, and to Auslan training and education. Professor Jozef GECZ For distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability. Mr Stephan William GOLLSCHEWSKI APM For distinguished service to law enforcement, to counter-terrorism activities, and to the community. Professor David Addison HAIG For distinguished service to international academic relations, to tertiary education, and to organismic and evolutionary biology. The Honourable Morris IEMMA For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, particularly as Premier, to the not-for-profit sector, and to community sport. Ms Frances Margaret KELLY For distinguished service to broadcast journalism, to the advancement of social justice, to equality, and to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. Emeritus Professor Justin Alastair KENARDY For distinguished service to clinical psychology, to the understanding of traumatic stress, to governance roles, and to tertiary education. The Honourable Robert Gerard KERIN For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of South Australia, particularly as Premier, to regional and economic development, and to primary industry. Mr James White MCDOWELL For distinguished service to public administration, to the defence capability industry, to science and technology, and to education governance. Emeritus Professor Harold David MCINTYRE For distinguished service to medicine as a clinician, to medical research and education, to policy development, and to allied health administration. Ms Janet Elizabeth MEAGHER AM For distinguished service to mental health and disability, and to advocacy for those with lived experience. Professor William Huxley MORGAN For distinguished service to ophthalmology, to neuro-ophthalmic physiology, to space medicine and health, and to tertiary education. Mr Gerald MURNANE For distinguished service to literature as an author and novelist, and to tertiary education. Mr Sidney Hordern MYER AM For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic endeavours, to equality, to the arts, and to Australian-Asian relations. Emeritus Professor Michael Stephen ROBERTS For distinguished service to pharmaceutical science and medicine, to the advancement of topical drug delivery, and to clinical toxicology research. Distinguished Professor Claude Patrick ROUX For distinguished service to forensic science, to technological development, to law enforcement, to ethics, and to tertiary education. Professor Raymond SACKS For distinguished service to otolaryngology, to clinical training, to tertiary education, and to governance roles. Professor Margaret SCHNITZLER For distinguished service to colorectal surgery, to research, to innovative surgical training, and to tertiary education. Professor Hans Peter SOYER For distinguished service to dermatology, to the diagnosis of skin cancer, to medical research and development, and to governance roles. Emeritus Professor Andrew John SPENCER For distinguished service to dentistry, to public health research and policy development, to oral epidemiology, and to tertiary education. Dr John Henry SPIERINGS For distinguished service to social policy research and advocacy, to the not-for-profit sector, and to the community of Port Phillip. Ms Patricia Ann TURNER AM For distinguished service to the Indigenous community through policy development, to governance and leaderships roles, and to improving health outcomes. Emeritus Professor Mark Sebastian WAINWRIGHT AM For distinguished service to the tertiary education administration, to academic research, to Australia-China relations, and to governance roles. Mr Martijn Brian WILDER AM For distinguished service to environmental conservation, to the renewable energy sector, to sustainable finance, to animal welfare, and to the law. Honourable Benjamin Sana WYATT For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, to the Indigenous community, to corporate governance, and to the not-for-profit sector. Professor Emeritus Michael Denis YOUNG For distinguished service to conservation and the environment, to water resource management, and to tertiary education. Member of the Order in the General Division Emerita Professor Lynette Kay ABBOTT For significant service to soil sciences, to primary industry and agricultural management, and to the community. Dr Michael John ADAMS For significant service to Indigenous health and education. Ro ALLEN For significant service to the community through social reform and human rights advocacy. Mr Matthew Bruce AMES For significant service to community health, to engineering, to business administration, and to corporate governance. Ms Lisa ANNESE For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations. Emeritus Professor Prema-Chandra ATHUKORALA For significant service to tertiary education, and to international trade and development economics. Associate Professor David Lancelot AUSTIN For significant service to intensive care medicine, to sport, and to education. Mr Roland Geoffrey BAILEY For significant service to heritage and environmental rehabilitation and conservation. Mrs Faith BAISDEN For significant service to Indigenous language preservation and education. Professor Alexander BAITCH For significant service to power systems engineering, and to electrotechnical standards. Professor Greg John BAMBER For significant service to tertiary education, and to international industrial relations research. Dr Robin Jordan BEAMAN For significant service to marine geology, to ocean mapping, and to geomorphology. Emeritus Professor Martin George BEAN CBE For significant service to tertiary education governance, to digital learning, and to business. Mr Anthony Richard BEECH For significant service to industrial relations, and to the community of Western Australia. Dr Bianca Renee BEETSON For significant service to Indigenous art as an educator, curator and artist. The late Professor Edward James BLAKELY For significant service to urban planning, to regional development, and to social justice. Ms Deborah Jane BLAKEY For significant service to the superannuation sector, and to corporate governance. Dr Tanja Gizela BOHL For significant service to dermatology as a clinician, and to women's health. The late Professor Peter BUCKSKIN PSM For significant service to the Indigenous community through education, research, and advocacy roles. Professor Emerita Tracey Arlene BUNDA For significant service to tertiary education and research, and to the Indigenous community. Emeritus Professor Mark Beaufoy BUSH For significant service to engineering, to tertiary education, and to the community. Ms Marika CALFAS For significant service to the transport and shipping industry, to logistics, and to infrastructure. Ms Debra Therese CAMDEN For significant service to the public relations and strategic communications industry. Mr Bryce David CAMM For significant service to the beef cattle industry, to horse sports, and to the community. Dr Jennifer Lorraine CARUSO For significant service to the Indigenous communities of South Australia. Scientia Professor Louise Annette CHAPPELL For significant service to tertiary education, to human rights, and gender justice. Mr Brian William CHATTERTON OAM For significant service to classical music as an educator, performer and artistic director. The Very Reverend Dr John CHRYSSAVGIS For significant service to the Orthodox Christian Church, to education, and to advancing ecological awareness. Mr Salvatore Mario CICCARELLO For significant service to sports administration, and to the community of South Australia. Mr Darryl Charles CLOUT For significant service to international sports administration, and to the community. Ms Deborah COAKLEY For significant service to business in the property and investment sector. Ms Lyn COBLEY For significant service to the business and financial sector through executive roles. Ms Margaret Rose COLE For significant service to finance through regulatory reform in the industry. Professor Grahame John COLEMAN For significant service to animal welfare science, and to the discipline of human psychology. The late Dr Malcolm COOK For significant service to international relations, to foreign policy, and to national security. Mr Peter Robert COOMBS For significant service to sonography, to tertiary education, and to clinical training. Mr Bruce Kenneth CORBETT AFSM For significant service to the community through emergency response organisations. Ms Lucinda Lee CORRIGAN For significant service to the meat and livestock industry, to sustainability, and to climate action. Mr Edward John COTEN For significant service to sports administration, and to basketball. The Honourable Dr Kenneth John CRISPIN KC For significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Professor Simon DARCY For significant service to tertiary education, and to inclusion and accessible environments. The Honourable Legh Hewitson DAVIS For significant service to the arts, to philanthropy, and to the community of South Australia. Professor Mariapia Alessandra DEGLI-ESPOSTI For significant service to immunology, to microbiology, and to clinical research and education. Dr Kathy DEMPSEY For significant service to infection prevention and control, to patient safety, and to clinical governance. Mr David Ian DINTE For significant service to the not-for-profit sector, to the Jewish community, and to children. Dr Ursula Bridget DUBOSARSKY For significant service to literature as an author of children and young adult books. Mr Gavin Horace DUNN For significant service to the grain growing sector, and to biodynamic and organic agriculture. Mr Robert DUNN For significant service to international development, to the not-for-profit sector, and to the community. Mr Iain EDWARDS For significant service to community health, and to people who are blind or have low vision. Emeritus Professor Jennifer Joan EDWARDS For significant service to the information technology sector, and to tertiary education. Mr David ELIA For significant service to the superannuation industry through executive roles. Dr Peter Ross ELLIOTT For significant service to gastroenterology, and to fundraising for research into inflammatory bowel diseases. The Honourable Christopher Martin ELLISON For significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, to tertiary education administration, and to business. Mr Wayne John ERICKSON For significant service to tertiary education, to rugby union, and to the community. Mr Geoffrey Clement FADER For significant service to business development, to vocational training, and to the community. Ms Bronwyn Kate FAGAN For significant service to sports administration, to broadcast media, and to the community. Professor Emeritus David Malcolm FINDLAY For significant service to orthopaedic research, and to the Baptist Church in Australia. Ms Susan Jane GAUDION For significant service to netball as a coach and administrator, and to the media. Mr Robert John GILLAM For significant service to primary industry, to local government, and to the community. Mr Gerard Bradbury GILLESPIE For significant service to conservation, to organic waste management, and to the community. Associate Professor Miron GOLDWASSER For significant service to orthopaedic surgery, and to clinical education and training. Mr Spencer GRAMMER For significant service to trailer manufacturing, and to Defence capability. Mrs Christine Teresa GRANT For significant service to preserving Indigenous culture and heritage. Mr Andrew Carlyle GREIG For significant service to the community through philanthropic initiatives. Emeritus Professor Ross Ernest GRIFFITH For significant service to tertiary education, to the textile industry, and to the community. The Honourable Brendon John GRYLLS For significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, and to the community. Mr Neil Stuart GUARD For significant service to community health, to people with disability, and to social welfare. Dr Patricia Lorraine HAMILTON For significant service to women in rural and remote Australia, and to the agricultural industry. Mr Ian Maxwell HANNAH For significant service to golf administration, to surf lifesaving, and to community sports. Professor Graeme Eric HARPER For significant service to literature, to education, and to creative writing. Dr Jennifer Anne HARRISON For significant service to youth and children's psychiatry, and to the arts. Mr Brett HARROD For significant service to surf lifesaving, and to the community. Professor Noel Edward HAYMAN For significant service to medicine, particularly to Indigenous health care and medical education. Mr James Thomas HAZEL For significant service to the finance sector through a range of senior board roles. Mr Robert Mark HECEK For significant service to property valuation, particularly as an educator and mentor. Mr Matthew Lewis HIGGINS For significant service to heritage conservation, and to the environment. Mr Ian Clarence HILL For significant service to public administration in Western Australia, and to vocational education. Mr Howard William HOBBS For significant service to the people and Parliament of Queensland, and to the community. Ms Christine Wendy HOLGATE For significant service to business through a range of executive roles. Mr Craig Joseph HOLLYWOOD For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations. Mrs Mary Frances HOODLESS For significant service to regional development, and to the communities of the Riverina and Murray regions. Associate Professor Anne Margaret HOWARD For significant service to dermatology as a clinician, teacher, examiner and mentor. Dr Jonathon Leigh HOWARD For significant service to tertiary education, and to conservation and sustainability. The Reverend Emeritus Professor Phillip John HUGHES For significant service to the sociology of religion, to academia, to social cohesion, and to the community. Mr Mark IRWIN For significant service to local government, to surf lifesaving, and to the community. Professor Terence JEYARETNAM For significant service to social justice, and to environmental conservation and sustainability. Dr David John JOSKE For significant service to haematology, and to pioneering the use of integrative oncology. Mr Michael KENNEDY For significant service to snow sport development and advancement in Australia, and to international sport governance. Mr Anthony Shane KITTEL For significant service to the electronics industry, and to the defence sector. Mr Adrian John KLOEDEN For significant service to business and commerce, and to the tertiary education sector. The Honourable Robert Charles KUCERA APM For significant service to the community of Western Australia through a range of organisations. The Honourable Rene Lucien LE MIERE KC For significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the arts. Emeritus Professor Zheng Xiang LI For significant service to geoscience and Earth dynamics research, and to tertiary education. Dr Mark LINTERMANS For significant service to freshwater conservation and the environment, and to fisheries ecology. Professor Ryan LISTER For significant service to biochemistry, to genetic science, and to neuroscience. Mrs Joan Margaret LYONS For significant service to the arts, and to the community through philanthropic support. Professor Richard Alan MACDONELL For significant service to neurology, to clinical electrophysiology, and to tertiary education. Dr Helen MACKIE For significant service to rehabilitation medicine, and to research and treatment of lymphoedema. The late Mr Ian MACKINTOSH For significant service to accounting through developing corporate and public sector reporting practices. Professor Colin MACLEOD For significant service to clinical psychology, and to advancing research into emotions. Ms Debra Gladys MAHER For significant service to the law, to women and children, and to the community. Mr Stephen James MARGETIC For significant service to the building and construction industry, and to philanthropy. Professor Anthony Frederick MASTERS For significant service to tertiary education and governance, and to chemical science. Ms Edwina Diana MCCANN For significant service to journalism, to the fashion industry, and to arts governance. Mr Christopher John MCCORMACK For significant service to triathlon as a competitor and administrator, and to charitable organisations. Mr Ewen Neil MCDONALD For significant service to international relations, to public administration, and to the community. Mrs Diana Helen MCLAURIN For significant service to the arts, to golf, and to environmental conservation. Mr John Rove MCMANUS For significant service to broadcast media, to entertainment, and to the community. The late Justice Kate MCMILLAN SC For significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community. Mrs Joanna Christine MENDELSSOHN For significant service to art history as a research and author. Professor Warwick MIDDLETON For significant service to psychiatric medicine, and to research into and treatment of complex traumagenic dissociation. Dr Andrew James MULCAHY For significant service to medical administration, and to anaesthetics. Ms Yvonne Phyllis MULLINS For significant service to international sports administration, and to athletics. Dr Elizabeth Mary MURPHY For significant service to colorectal and general surgery, and to clinical education and training. The Honourable Michael Philip MURRAY For significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. Mr Warwick Martin NEGUS For significant service to the not-for-profit, education and financial sectors. Professor John Richard NEWTON For significant service to mental health care, and to the psychiatry profession. Dr John Bevan NORTH For significant service to orthopaedic medicine, to international surgery outreach, and to education and training. Associate Professor Peter David NOTTLE For significant service to laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery, to clinical leadership, and to education. Dr Hope Gertrude O'CHIN For significant service to the Indigenous community as an artist and educator. Emeritus Professor Carolyn Elizabeth OLDHAM For significant service to tertiary education, and to environmental and water science. Professor John Kevin OLYNYK For significant service to the health sciences, and to gastroenterology and hepatology. Miss Kim Michelle OWENS For significant service to athletics as an official and administrator. Mr James Ian PAGENT For significant service to the community through not-for-profit organisations. Professor Peter PARASHOS For significant service to dentistry, particularly endodontology, and to tertiary education. Professor Konrad PESUDOVS For significant service to optometry and ophthalmology research, and to clinical education and training. Mr Robert Dawson PETIE For significant service to industrial relations, to corporate governance, and to the community. Mr Ross Edward PINNEY For significant service to the community through social welfare and service groups. Mr Christopher Keith RAINE For significant service to community health, and to social welfare. Scientia Professor Rosemary Gail RAYFUSE For significant service to tertiary education, and to international and environmental law. Professor Emeritus Trevor Gordon REDGRAVE For significant service to physiology and molecular biology research, and to tertiary education. Mr Mark David REID For significant service to community health, and to the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS. Professor Sarah Jane ROBERTS-THOMSON For significant service to pharmaceutical medicine, to academic leadership, and to tertiary education. Mr Terrence Albert ROE For significant service to veterans and their families, and to the community. Professor Anna ROSAMILIA For significant service to urogynaecology through education, mentoring and training. Mr Barry James SANDISON For significant service to public administration, particularly in health and welfare. Professor Matthaios SANTAMOURIS For significant service to architecture, to energy, and to environmental quality. Ms Bridget Ruth SHAW For significant service to physiotherapy, to clinical training, and to advanced practice leadership. Mrs Marie Elizabeth SHAW KC For significant service to the law, to the legal profession, and to the community. Mr Anthony John SHEEHAN For significant service to Australia's national security, and to public administration. The late Mr Toby SIMKIN For significant service to musical theatre, and to major event production. Ms Sally Jane SMART For significant service to the arts as an administrator, educator and visual artist. Mrs Carmel Desley SMITH For significant service to golf through governance roles, and as a player and administrator. Mr Gary Alan SMITH For significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia, and to education. Professor Michael John SOLOMON For significant service to gastrointestinal surgery, to surgical outcomes research, and to the community. Dr Shane Sydney SONDERGELD For significant service to rural and remote medicine, to general practice, and to the community. Ms Kay SPENCER For significant service to the community through the charitable sector, and to the retail industry. Dr Rebecca Elizabeth SPINDLER For significant service to conservation science, to wildlife reproduction research, and to biodiversity protection. Emeritus Professor Kaye Christine STACEY For significant service to tertiary and secondary education, and to mathematics. Mr James Peter STANTON PSM For significant service to conservation, to wildlife ecology, and to wet tropics management. Mr Jason STEINBERG For significant service to the Jewish community in Queensland, and to historical commemoration. Associate Professor Michael Paul STEYN For significant service to anaesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, and to health leadership. Professor Andrew Mark STRIPP For significant service to medical administration through executive and governance roles. Dr Julja Isabel SZUSTER For significant service to music as a researcher, educator and administrator. Mr Raymond Lewis TANNER For significant service to social welfare, and to the transport and logistics industry. Mrs Mary-Lynne TAYLOR For significant service to town planning and development, and to the law. Mr Simon TEDESCHI For significant service to music as a concert pianist. The Honourable David Alan TEMPLEMAN For significant service to the arts, and to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. Mr Jonathan Leo TEPERSON For significant service to the Jewish community through a range of organisations. Mr Damon Christopher THOMAS For significant service to local government, to the law, and to the community of Tasmania. Professor Robert John THOMAS OAM For significant service to surgical oncology, to patient-centred cancer care, and to system reform. Mr Luke Ashley THOMSON For significant service to primary and secondary education, and to independent schools. Dr John Graham TOON For significant service to urban and regional planning and education. Professor Bernard Edward TUCH For significant service to endocrinology, and to medical research. Mr Edward Richard TUDOR OAM For significant service to secondary education governance, and to the not-for-profit sector. Professor Sean Michael TWEEDY For significant service to para sport, to adapted physical activity research, and to tertiary education. Mrs Frances Mary UNDERWOOD For significant service to music education, to the arts, and to the community of Tasmania. Mr Tim Mark UNGAR For significant service to business, to the arts and cultural sectors, and to philanthropy. The late Mr James Matthew VALENTINE For significant service to the media as a radio presenter and television host, to music, and to children's literature. Dr Andrew Leonard VAN ESSEN For significant service to podiatry as a clinician and educator, and to specialist podiatric surgery. Professor Balasubramaniam VENKATESH For significant service to critical and intensive care medicine, to infection control, and to tertiary education. Mrs Kathryn Mary VINES For significant service to community health through cancer support. Professor Emeritus Ljubo VLACIC For significant service to control systems engineering, and to tertiary education. Mr Brett David WALKER For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations, and to the law. Mr James Allan WALKER For significant service to the mining sector, to history preservation organisations, and to the community. Ms Louise Mary WALSH For significant service to the community through philanthropic governance, and to the arts. Dr Raymond Kenneth WEEKES For significant service to business management and education. Mr Neil Donald WESTBURY PSM For significant service to the Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory and Victoria. Mr Bradley Brian WOODS For significant service to the tourism and hospitality industry, and to the community of Western Australia. Ms Elizabeth Adele WOODS For significant service to the law, to people with disability, and to basketball administration. Mrs Vicki Louise WOODS For significant service to the tourism and hospitality industry, and to the community. Mr Gary Ronald WORBOYS APM For significant service to the community through emergency response organisations. Emeritus Professor Stephen Rade ZUBRICK For significant service to medical science and research, particularly in children's and youth development. Medal of the Order in the General Division Mr Steven ADAMS For service to the Indigenous community through a range of roles. Ms Pam Ann AHERN For service to animal welfare. Mr Ziaul Islam AHMAD For service to journalism, and to the Muslim community. Mr Mohammed Shabbir ALAM For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Mr Donald Leslie ALCHIN For service to swimming. Justice Murray Robert ALDRIDGE For service to conservation, to orchid growing, and to the law. Mrs Annabelle Cecil ALEXANDER For service to the arts, and to the community. Mr Douglas Phillip ALEXANDER For service to the arts, and to the community. Mr Mohammed ALI For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. His Eminence, Professor Sheikh Salim Mahmoud ALWAN For service to Islam and Qur'anic studies. Mr Panagiotis (Peter) ANDRINOPOULOS For service to the Greek community of Melbourne. Mrs Maxine Rhonda APPO For service to tourism, and to the Indigenous community of Queensland. Mr Giovanni ARCO For service to veterans. Mrs Deborah ATTARD PORTUGHES For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. Mr Ross Andrew AUGUSTINE For service to the community of Frankston. Mr Colin Roy AXUP For service to secondary education. Mr Leslie John BAGULEY For service to the community through charitable initiatives. Mrs Heather June BAIRD For service to children. Mrs Susan Helen BAMFORD For service to netball. Mr Gary Andrew BARCLAY For service to swimming. Dr Susan BARKER For service to conservation and the environment. Mr Trevor Hugh BARRON For service to lawn bowls. Mr Maxwell Kenneth BATEY For service to swimming as a coach. Mr Robert George BATROUNEY For service to the community through a range of roles. Mrs Ethel May BATTEN For service to the community, and to youth. Mr John Kevin BAYLISS For service to turf management, and to vocational education. Mr Roger John BAYLISS For service to business and trade, and to the community. Dr Andrew Alder BEATTIE For service to the community of Coffs Harbour. Mrs Kristy Patricia BEECHAM For service to the community of Narooma. Mr James Russell BELL For service to the arts, particularly through music and theatre. Dr Constantine George BERBATIS For service to the community of Perth. Dr Imad BERRO For service to the Arabic community of New South Wales. Ms Marianne BIRCH For service to the finance industry. Mr John BIRD For service to local government, and to the community of Collie. Mrs Wanda BIRD For service to horse training, and to the community of Collie. Mr Robert Douglas BLAIR For service to community history. The late Mr Keiran Robert BOOTH For service to community health through a range of organisations. Mrs Elizabeth Anne BOWDITCH For service to the community through charitable initiatives. Mr Paul Roger BOYCE For service to architecture. Dr Fiona Kathleen BOYD For service to general and palliative care medicine. Mrs Margaret BROOKS For service to the communities of Monbulk and Kallista. Dr Linda Suzanne BROOME For service to animal welfare. Mr Anthony George BROWN For service to local government administration. Mrs Silvia Fay BROWN For service to nursing. Mr John Kenyon BROWNING For service to education administration, and to the community. Mr Gregory John BUDWORTH For services to the community through social housing. Mrs Reiltin Maire BULLOCK For service to the community of Campbelltown. Mr Barry Arnold BURDETT For service to the community of Mannum. Mr Christopher Edward BURGESS For service to veterans and their families. The late Mrs Annette Margaret BURKE For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mrs Kay Marie BURTON For service to swimming. Mr Rodney Malcolm BUSH For service to basketball, and to the community. Mr Malcolm BUTTERFIELD For service to surf lifesaving, and to charitable organisations. Ms Mary Lou BYRNE For service to the community through refugee support. Mr Kevin William CAMM For service to veterans' welfare. Mr Max Albert CARSTEDT For service to electrical engineering. Mr Stephen Andrew CARTER For service to community health. The late Mrs Carol Frances CARTWRIGHT For service to the museums and galleries sector. Mrs Christine Laura CASTLEY For service to the multicultural community, and to public administration. Mr Stephen John CATTLEY For service to cricket. Mrs Tamara Joy CAVENETT For service to psychology. Mrs Usha Kiran CHANDRA For service to the Indian community of Queensland. Ms Elaine CHIA For service to arts administration. The late Mr Andjelko CIMERA For service to football administration. Dr Andrew Francis CLARKE For service to equine welfare. Mrs Juley CLARKE For service to primary education. Mr John Patrick CLEARY For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. Ms Judith Ann CLEMENTS For service to the community of Whittlesea. Mr Russell David CLIFTON For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Mr Peter Robert CLISDELL For service to the real estate industry, and to the community. Mrs Pauline Mary COADY For service to community social welfare. Mr Keith Raymond COFFEY For service to the community of Darebin. Mr Brett Travis COLE For service to youth, and to the community. Mr Paul Reginald COLE For service to mountain biking. Mr Justin Andrew COLEMAN For service to the hospitality industry, and to the community. Mr Kevin John COLLINS For service to the community of Croydon. Mr Brendan Patrick CONDON For service to conservation and the environment. Dr Thomas Michael CONDON For service to dentistry, and to the community of Southern Downs. Mrs Rachel Marie CONDOS-FIELDS For service to youth, and to the community. Mr Mark Peter CONNELL For service to youth through scouting. Mr Stuart John CONNEW For service to music, and to the church. Mr John Oliver COOK For service to the community of Orange. Mrs Sharon Jane COOK For service to the banking industry, and to the law. Mrs Wendy Joy COOK For service to animal welfare. Mr Roderick James COOKE For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mr Stephen Leonardo COPPEL For service to the museums and galleries sector. Dr Wesley CORMICK For service to ultrasound and general practice medicine. Mrs Noline Gai CORNHILL For service to the communities of Canberra and Forster-Tuncurry. Mr Marshall Kelvin COX For service to the community of Toowoomba. Dr Luke Anthony COYLE For service to haematology. Mrs Judith CRIGHTON For service to conservation and wildlife. Mr Michael John CROSBIE For service to the community of Sunshine. Mrs Patricia Janet CROSBIE For service to the community of Winchelsea. Mrs Barbara Mary CULLEN For service to the community of Tocumwal. Mr Robert James CULLEN For service to the community of Tocumwal. Mr Robin George CUMMINS For service to veterans, and to the community. Mr William Noel CURNOE For service to rugby league. The late Mr Lynne Gary CURTIS For service to the sport of clay target shooting. Mr John Sydenham CUSTANCE For service to surf lifesaving. Miss Deslee Karen DALEY For service to youth, and to the community. Mr Paul James DALY For service to Australian rules football, and to the community of Onkaparinga. Mr Brian DAVIDSON For service to community health. Mr Ray John DAVIDSON For service to cricket, and to the community. Mrs Pamela May DAVIS For service to the community of Drysdale. Mr Stephen DAY For service to the Anglican Church of Australia. Mr Dean DE HAAS For service to the community through social welfare organisations. Mr Theodoor DE LYSTER For service to people with disability. Dr Dov Aharon DEGEN For service to medicine, and to mental health support. Mr John David DEVINE For service to the community of Lane Cove. His Honour Judge Douglas Raymond DICK For service to the law. Ms Sharon Mun-Foong DING For service to people with disability. Mrs Fran Mary DOIG For service to the community through charitable organisations. Mr Geoffrey Robert D'OMBRAIN For service to music, and to education. The Venerable Edward William DONCASTER For service to the Anglican Church in Australia. Dr William Francis DONOVAN For service to secondary education, and to the community. Mr Peter DOURIOS For service to the Greek community of Melbourne. Mr Brian Joseph DOWNS For service to the community of Ashgrove. The late Mrs Joyce Myrtle DOWSETT For service to the community of Stawell. Mrs Janet Celia DRUMMOND For service to local government, and to the community. Mrs Florence DRURY For service to the community through a range of roles. Mrs Bijinder DUGAL For service to aged welfare. The late Mr Phillip Joseph DUGGAN For service to strata management, and to the community. Mrs Barbara Joan DUNLOP For service to the community, and to the arts. Mrs Vicki Ann DUNNE For service to the people and Parliament of the Australian Capital Territory. Mr Peter John DUNPHY For service to table tennis. Mrs Janice Elizabeth EARLE For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Mr Trevor Raymond EDDY For service to the community through a range of organisations. Ms Jane Anne EDWARDS For service to the performing arts, particularly music. Mrs Linda EMERY For service to the community of Wingecarribee. Mrs Sandra Jane EVANS For service to softball. Dr Kenneth James FACER For service to medicine as a general practitioner. Ms Gabrielle Marie FACHRY For service to the Lebanese community. Mr Kenneth Thomas FAYLE For service to veterans and their families. Professor Suran Loshana FERNANDO For service to medicine in the field of immunology. Mrs Karen Lesley FIELD For service to charitable organisations, and to the mining sector. Lieutenant Commander Kym Desmond FISHER For service to rowing as a coach. Mr Steven FISHER For service to child welfare organisations. Ms Margaret Esther FLEMING For service to community history in Victoria. Ms Janice Marea FLORENCE For service to the arts, and to people with disability. Mr Graeme Jerard FOALE For service to sailing. Miss Gillian Patricia FORSYTH For service to the community, and to heritage conservation. Mr Wayne Stanley FOSSEY For service to the Indigenous communities of southern Queensland. Ms Christine Ann FOX For service to health administration, and to the community. Ms Elsta FOY For service to the community of Broome. Mr Ian Leo FRAME For service to youth, and to rugby league. Mrs Margaret Leigh FREEMAN For service to the church. Mrs Margretta Judith FULLER For service to conservation and the environment. Mr David Dalroy FUNNELL For service to local government, and to the community of Camden. Dr Dilipkumar GAHANKARI For service to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Associate Professor Alan William GALE For service to cardiothoracic surgery, and to the community. Mr Eric GALLOWAY For service to sport, particularly rugby league. Mrs Lorna May GAMBLE For service to music through the church. Mr Ian Victor GARDNER For services to youth through solar modelling. Dr Atul Kumar GARG For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mrs Jacqueline Patricia GASSON For service to the arts as a ceramicist. Mr Colin John GERRARD For service to the community of Beaufort. Ms Bernadette GIGLIOTTI For service to secondary and vocational education. Mr Richard Grant GILES For service to the community of the Northern Territory. Mr Robert Hugh GLASS For service to the community of Ballarat. Ms Margaret Rae GLEESON For service to the arts. The late Mr Ronald Norman GLENCROSS For service to environmental conservation. Mr Graham Neil GLIDDON For service to basketball. Mrs Sandra GOLDSTRAW For service to the community through a range of roles. Mrs Kerry Maureen GOODE For service to the community through performing arts. The late Mr Richard Lindsay GORDON For service to the communities of Killarney Heights and Forestville. Mrs Valerie May GORDON For service to the communities of Forestville and Killarney Heights. Dr Jon William GRAFTDYK For service to the community through cancer support groups. Mrs Lorraine Leigh GREENFIELD For service to remote communities. Mr Phillip George GREENTREE For service to cricket, and to the community of the Hawkesbury. Mr Philip Hilton GREENWOOD SC For service to the law. Mr John GREENWOOD-SMITH For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Mrs Ann Campbell GREGG For service to the community of Peppermint Grove. The late Mrs Helen GREGORY For service to community history. Mr Paul William GRIFFITHS For service to sport, to people with disability, and to the community. Mr Richard John GRIFFITHS For service to the community of Darwin. Mr Marcus GRINBLAT ESM For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Dr Helen Judith GRZYB For service to the community of Western Australia. Mr Gerard Michael GUERIN For service to the community of Kadina. Mrs Suzane Margaret HAMILTON For service to the community of the Tilligerry Peninsula. Dr Roger HAMPSON For service to medicine as a pathologist. Ms Teresa Gayle HANDICOTT For service to business, and to corporate governance. The Reverend Dr Timothy David HANNA For service to the church, and to charitable organisations. Mrs Josephine Daisy HARPUR For service to the community of the Northern Beaches. Dr Timothy Martin HARPUR For service to the community of the Northern Beaches. Mr Gregory Mark HARRIS For service to sports administration. Mr Jeffrey Mervyn HARVEY For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mr Robert HASLAM For service to the community of the Riverland region. Mr John Whitton HASLEM For service to the community through a range of roles. Mr Michael Norman HAWKING For service to cricket, and to sports administration. Mrs Dawn Elizabeth HAY For service to the community through a range of roles. Mrs Genevieve Maida HEBART For service to the community of the Barossa, and to nursing. Mr Donald Alfred HENDERSON For service to surf lifesaving. Dr Peter Richard HENDERSON For service to obstetrics and gynaecology. Mrs Feona Leigh HENNESS For service to the community of the Hills District. Ms Elspeth Clare HENSLER For service to the law. Mr David John HILL For service to youth. The late Mr Ian Murray HILL For service to the community through a range of organisations. Ms Joanne Kay HILL For service to basketball. Dr Peter Robert HILL For service to dentistry. Ms Laura Maree HOGAN For service to people with disability. Mr Craig Robert HOLDEN For service to the community, and to surf lifesaving. Mrs Susan Margaret HOOD For service to regional agricultural shows, and to youth. Dr Noemi HORVATH For service to haematology. Mr Trevor Raymond HOWARD For service to sport, and to the community of Western Australia. Mr Winwood HOWARD For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mr Silvio IADAROLA For service to the Italian community of South Australia Mr Noshir IRANI For service to the community. Mrs Sally IRWIN For service to the community, particularly to survivors of modern slavery. Ms Kristina JACKSON For service to the community through a range of organisations. The late Mr Alan JENKINS For service to fraternal organisations, and to the community. Dr Paul Ignatius JENKINS For service to medicine as a paediatrician. The late Mr Trent Andrew JENNISON For service to community health, to people with disability, and to social welfare. Ms Trish JOHNSON For service to the law, and to the legal profession. Mrs Anne Louise JOHNSTON For service to child cancer support. Mr Glenn Kenneth JOHNSTON For service to the Indigenous community. Mr Robert Norman JOHNSTONE For service to the community, and to secondary education. Mrs Marian JONES For service to decorative food arts. Mr Geoffrey JOY For service to education. Mrs Patricia KAYE For service to the community of Gisborne. Mrs Jennifer Mary KEARNEY For service to the community of Bacchus Marsh. The late Mr Peter KEARSEY For service to the community of Inverell. Mrs Shannan Louise KEEN For service to Locked-in Syndrome research. Mr Michael Timothy KELLY For service to the community of Corowa. Mrs Patricia KENT For service to the community of northwest Tasmania. Mr Owen Heathfield KILPATRICK For service to rugby league, and to the superannuation industry. Mr Deuk Rae KIM For service to boxing. Mr Gary KING For service to the community of Koo Wee Rup. Mr Geoffrey Eric KING For service to broadcast media. Mr Nigel Howard KING For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mr Kenneth David KINLOCH For service to youth, and to the community. Mr Peter Morton KINSEY For service to surf lifesaving. Dr Rodney KIRKPATRICK For service to community history. Mrs Alva Joyce KNUCKEY For service to charitable organisations. Mr Stephen Francis LAFFAN For service to the community through voluntary roles with sporting associations. Mr Tracey John LAKE For service to surf lifesaving. Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Franz LANDHERR RFD (Retd) For service to veterans. Mr Anthony LARKIN For service to secondary education, and to school sports. Mr Alex LASLOWSKI For service to medical science, and to anatomical pathology. Mr Matthew Robert LAVERTY For service to the community through charitable initiatives. Mr Ross Andrew LEE For service to the law, and to the community. Mr Craig Anthony LEESON For service to media, and to the community. Mr Robert John LEHUNT For service to the plastics industry. Mr Paul James LEMMON For service to surf lifesaving. Dr Lana Adele LESLIE-HENFLING For service to the Indigenous community through a range of roles. The Late Mr Lewis Joshua LEVI For service to the Jewish community of New South Wales. Mr Christopher Lockyer LEWIS For service to Australian rules football, and to the Indigenous community. Mr Maxwell John LEWIS For service to veterans, and to the community. Ms Joan Catherine LILEY For service to conservation, and to the community. Mr Kenneth George LITTLE For service to the community of Port Macquarie. The Honourable Francis Michael LOGAN For service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. Mr Nicholas Michael LOGAN For service to the pharmacy profession. Mr William Charles LOWIS For service to local government, and to the community of the Burdekin Shire. Mr Brian Anthony LULHAM For service to sport, and to the law. Mrs Susan Barbara LYLE For service to the community of Gunnedah. Ms Mary-Jane Veronica LYNCH For service to rural and remote nursing. Mr Michael Colum LYNCH For service to the community of Parkes. Ms Anna Kyriakides MAAS For service to the museums and galleries sector. Mr David Charles MACALLISTER For service to the community through aquatic safety organisations. Mrs Jennifer MACKAY For service to primary education. Dr Ross Duncan MACPHERSON For service to medicine as an anaesthetist. Mr James Thomas MAGUIRE For service to gymnastics, and to rugby league. Dr Gabor Attilla MAJOR For service to rheumatology. Mr Neville Ronald MALE For service to photography. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Anthony MALONEY (Retd) For service to rugby union, and to the community. Mr Stefano MARAFIOTE For service to agriculture. Mrs Michele Denise MARQUET For service to primary education. Mr William Barry MARSH For service to literature as a writer. Mr Kenneth John MARTIN For service to the community of Coleambally. Mr Robert Eric MASON For service to the wool growing industry, and to the community. The late Mr Kenneth Francis MAURER For service to thanatology, and to the community. Mr Albert John MAXWELL For service to surf lifesaving. Mrs Tallilah MAY For service to the Jewish community. Dr William MCAULIFFE For service to interventional neuroradiology. Mr Nicholas Hatch MCCORMACK For service to golf. Mr Geoffrey Charles MCCRACKEN For service to Australian rules football. Ms Michele MCDONALD For service to education. Ms Betty Lee MCGEEVER For service to the community, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. Mrs Betty MCGUIRE For service to softball. Mr Robin Lee MCKENDRICK For service to local government, and to the community of Launceston. Ms Elizabeth MCKENZIE For service to the community through music. The late Mrs Marion Elizabeth MCKINNON For service to community history. Mr Neil John MCWHANNELL For service to the community, and to the not-for-profit sector. Mr Frank Laurence MENG For service to the community, and to engineering. Mrs Merle Elizabeth MILLER For service to the Indigenous community of Victoria. Mr Ian Andrew MILLINER For service to diver training and accreditation. Mr David Raymond MILNE For service to youth. Mr Saurabh MISHRA For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mr Allan Raymond MITCHELL For service to local government, and to the community. Mr Lawrence Raymond MOLACHINO For service to the community of Ingham. Mrs Prudence Jean MOLNAR For service to the community through a range of organisations. Dr Brian Roy MOON For service to tertiary education. Mr David Arthur MORGAN For service to youth, and to the community. Mr Richard Vincent MORGAN For service to youth, and to the community. Mr Darren Anthony MORT For service to the law. Emeritus Professor Peter Maxwell MUIRHEAD For service to the maritime industry, and to tertiary education. Mr Timothy Craig MUIRHEAD For service to reconciliation in Western Australia. Mr Andrew Lewis MULLETT For service to Australian rules football. Mr Michael Andrew MURPHY For service to sport administration, particularly diving. Dr Sandra Janette NASH For service to music education. Mr Scott Bradley NASH For service to local government, the law, and to the legal profession. Mr Mark Anthony NEAVE For service to youth. Dr Robert Charles NEWBY For service to conservation and the environment. Mr Nicholas Ronald NEWTON For service to surf lifesaving. Ms Kathleen Majella NOONAN For service to social welfare. Mr Keven Maxwell NORDSTROM For service to the poultry industry. Mr William Arnold OATES For service to history preservation. Mr Issam OBEID For service to the Lebanese community of Sydney, and to taekwondo. Mr David Patrick O'BRIEN For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. Mr Kevin O'BRIEN For service to rowing. The late Mr Brian Francis O'CONNOR For service to local government, and to the community. Mr Dennis OLDENHOVE For service to veterans, and to the community of Macclesfield. Mrs Catherine Ruth O'LEARY For service to the community through a range of roles. Mrs Anne Jillian OLIVER For service to the community through a range of roles. Mrs Christine Jennifer OLIVER For service to the communities of the Gippsland region, and to youth. Mr Leo Harmen OP DEN BROUW ESM For service to the community of East Gippsland. Dr Anne PANG For service to the Chinese community of Melbourne, and to women. Mrs Ghestimani PASCHALIDIS-CHILAS For service to the multicultural community of New South Wales. Mr Philip Garry PATTERSON For service to primary industry. Mr Rodney David PAYNE For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. Air Commodore Ian Murray PEARSON (Retd) For service to veterans' welfare. Mr Jeffrey Ian PEKIN For service to the community of the Horsham region. Mr Duncan John PERRYMAN CSM RAN For service to history preservation. Mr Keith PESTER For service to football, and to the community. The late Dr Roger Frank PETERS RFD For service to community health, particularly as a psychologist. Mr Keith Stanley PETTIGREW For service to the community of Leopold. Mrs Elisabeth Lesley PICKERING For service to secondary education, and to the community. Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Anthony PICKETT CSM (Retd) For service to the performing arts, particularly through music. Mr Franciscus Joseph PIKARDT For service to secondary education. Mr Keith Norman PITMAN For service to veterans and their families. Associate Professor Christopher Stephen POKORNY For service to community health. Mr Andrew James PORTER For service to business, and to corporate governance. Mr Geoffrey Samuel PRENTER For service to the print media as a sports journalist. Mrs Lesley Roxanne PRYOR For service to youth through foster care. Mr John Stewart PUGH For service to swimming. Mr Paolo RAJO For service to the Italian community of New South Wales. Mr Brian Warwick RALPH For service to secondary education. Mrs Marie Elizabeth RANSOM For service to community welfare. Mrs Joylene RAPPO For service to community health through bereavement support. The Honourable Ljiljanna Maria RAVLICH For service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, and to the community. Professor Keir James REEVES For service to tertiary education. Ms Julia Monique REICHSTEIN For service to the community, and to librarianship. Dr Richard Ekenhead REID For service to community through history preservation organisations. Mrs Catherine Margaret REMENYI For service to the community of Torquay. Ms Silvia RENDA For service to the Portuguese community of Victoria. Mrs Jane RICHARDSON For service to the communities of the East Grampians. Ms Joanne Charlotte RILEY For service to the suicide prevention advocacy. Mr Geoffrey Colin ROBERTSON For service to baseball. Ms Tammy Margaret ROBINSON For service to the community, and to youth. Ms Susan RODGERS-WILSON For service to the community through charitable organisations. Mr Kenneth John ROMA For service to veterans. Mr Peter Alan ROMEY For service to conservation and the environment. The late Mr Neil ROSENFELD For service to ballroom dancing. Mr Patrick John ROWE For service to veterans and their families. Dr Helen Brenda ROXBURGH For service to general practice, particularly in the areas of women's health. Dr Pauline Elizabeth RULE For service to history, and to secondary education. Mr Daniel John RYAN For service to community health. Mr George Christopher SACHSE For service to veterans, and to the community. Mr Fawaz SANKARI For service to the community, and to the banking sector. Mr James Frederick SARGEANT For service to sailing. Mr Andrew Peter SATSIA For service to the community of Canberra. Mrs Diana SAWYER For service to the communities of Barwon South West. Mr Desmond Alwyn SCHIRMER For service to the Victor Harbor and the Southern Fleurieu communities. Mr Stephan Bruce SCHNIERER For service to fisheries management. The Reverend Dr Noel Clifford SCHULTZ For service to the Lutheran and Uniting Churches. Mr Colin James SCHULZ For service to surf lifesaving. Mrs Leone Gwendolen SCOTT For service to child and youth support. Ms Jillian SEARS For service to people with disability, and to equality and diversity. Mrs Cherry Josephine SERVIS For service to community health. Mr Kuranda Seyfettin SEYIT For service to the multicultural communities of Victoria. Mrs Carla SHARP For service to the Jewish community. Mr Lloyd William SHEPHERDSON For service to the community of Margaret River. Mr Clarence John SHERATON For service to the community through a range of roles. Emeritus Professor Susan SHERIDAN For service to the arts, and to the humanities. Mr Charles James SHERRIN For service to veterans and their families. Mr David John SHIELDS For service to surf lifesaving. Mr Raymond Charles SHOOBERT For service to the community of Murrurundi. Mrs Simone Antoinette SHORT For service to the community through charitable initiatives. Dr Emad Walid SHUBLAQ For service to engineering. Mrs Maureen Edith SIMPFENDORFER For service to nursing. Mr John Drazen SIPEK For service to local government, and to the community. Mrs Susan Elizabeth SKINNER For service to youth with disability. Mr Kevin SLOMOI For service to the Jewish community. Mrs Margaret Blair SMALL For service to nursing. Dr Andrea Lynne SMITH For service to community health. The late Mr Antony Frederick SMITH For service to oenology. Mr Edward Arthur SMITH For service to football. Mr Robert James SMITH For service to the community through emergency response welfare organisations. Mr Victor Herbert SMITH For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Mr Barry Robert SNEDDON For service to sports administration. The late Mr Ian Henry SOBBE For service to palaeontology. Dr Wayne John SPRING For service to medicine as a general consultant physician. Mrs Susan Barbara SPRINGFIELD For service to the communities of Mulgrave and Springvale North. Mr Clinton John STANLEY For service to people with disability through swimming. 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Save Share They had just pushed Eleni next to me, forcing her to her knees, her face squeezed against the cold metallic container. She turned to me and whispered, “How are you?” “Been better, to be honest,” I thought to myself. That’s all I could think of, as if a mediocre attempt at humour might make the guards looming over us disappear. But I said nothing. I nodded back at her before being dragged around 90 degrees to face someone typing on a computer. The person opposite me was in a face mask, like they all were, a desk-based commando who wanted to know my first and last name, my birthdate, and my passport number. But I didn’t have my passport. It had been left on our sailboat with the others. We were held at gunpoint by commandos who were unambiguous: No personal items, no shoes, no passports. We were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of more than 50 sailboats carrying activists in an act of solidarity and providing symbolic humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. We set off on Thursday, May 14, from Marmaris, Turkiye, for Gaza in a bid to challenge Israel’s illegal naval blockade. But on the following Monday afternoon, May 18, Israeli naval forces intercepted our vessel, La Sirena, in international waters near Cyprus. Over the next two days, they boarded all of our boats, detaining 428 activists from more than 45 countries. The seven of us on board La Sirena were taken at gunpoint and transferred to the Nahshon, one of the two Israeli military landing crafts converted into floating prisons for the operation. The name Nahshon is sometimes linked to the Hebrew word for serpent, and it belongs to a figure from the Book of Exodus – the leader who, according to Midrash, initiated the Hebrews’ passage through the Red Sea. So we had become prisoners on a ship named for a man who walked into the sea to free his people – held captive in the name of liberation by those who had turned that legacy into a tool of siege. The desk-based commando opposite me didn’t seem bothered by the symbolism. He simply wanted to know my passport number. But I couldn’t remember it, and we had to settle on my name and nationality. There was something almost procedural about how I was being processed at that moment. What I didn’t know was that it would be the last moment of that ordeal, more than 50 hours in all, that wasn’t governed by deliberate cruelty. Soon after, I was thrown into a metal shipping container that the soldiers had repurposed as a processing chamber, or so it seemed at first. But then, a leg, possibly a knee, took me to my own knees. As I fell, a hard blow landed on my left ear, and I heard nothing but buzzing. I was being beaten – and then, seconds later, I was spinning towards a white door on the right, still on my knees, like a human pinball. I flew through a door and landed in a compound. At first, I must have mirrored the terrified gaze I saw on others’ faces when they exited after me. We were all convinced that we had just entered the next level of whatever this place was. Immediately, I was greeted with soothing hugs, sips of water and the warm gazes of those who went through the container before me. Together, we spent minutes that turned into hours, listening to the repetitive cacophony of sounds coming from behind the white door. Kicks and screams were followed by the buzz of Taser guns, more screams, bangs on the metal container, and yet more screams. At the end of each cycle, the white door flew open, revealing a comrade rolling or limping, holding their chest or head or pulling their pants up, always with the same look of terror. “What level of hell have I just entered?” they seemed to wonder. The compound we landed in was open to the elements. It was outlined by six containers arranged in a rectangle. Four of them were accessible to us, two on each long side, while the remaining two formed the short ends and were sealed shut. One was reserved for the wounded, one was already filled to the brim, and another was what I understood to be a torture container. To get out of the cold, we made our way towards the fourth, the one opposite the white door we had all just been spat out of, slowly venturing past the black tape on the floor just past its entrance. We were warned by comrades who came through before us that our captors didn’t want us crossing that line; they wanted us outside and crammed as far away from the white door as possible. But we made it in. From there, I could see a sticker on the container door. “F*** Hamas,” it read, along with Israeli and US flags. There was a guard at each of the four corners of the deck above, always pointing their guns straight towards us in the compound. Over our entire prison journey, these guards never said a word. A metallic tube protruded beside the guard opposite the torture container, rising and curving into an L that leaned towards us, pointing straight into the compound. All night long, the guards opposite our container would flash strobe lights and point the laser beams of their weapons at comrades unfortunate enough to be crammed next to the container opening. The bangs and screams as comrades were spat out of the white door continued for hours. Some of us retreated into the container; others remained in the compound. Towards the end of that first day – whatever a “day” or an “end” might mean under these circumstances – some news arrived. Some of our comrades had caught sight of birds, possibly pigeons. With that, we rationalised that because pigeons were land birds that never strayed too far from shore, it must have meant we were approaching land. A little later, a female comrade from France walked into our container, triumphant and cautious in equal measure, unable to suppress a grin. It wasn’t just the pigeons – someone had also spotted a couple of guards trying on lifejackets. We were approaching land – that was now clear. She suggested that we start packing our belongings and discreetly get ready without letting our captors know, but most of us didn’t have much with us. Her message: Don’t get too excited, but allow yourself a sigh and a slight grin. To terrify us, our captors stormed into the compound several times, each with a loud bang. The door would swing open, and stun grenades were thrown randomly towards us – into an opening, onto bodies; it really didn’t matter. The Israeli naval commandos would form a wall with their shields, and with their guns protruding at us, another stun grenade and then another. We would crouch together at the far corner away from the white door, trying to stay safe and as far away from our captors as possible. But moments after our French comrade triumphantly announced our imminent departure, the door swung open once again. We heard two bangs from the stun grenades, and our captors formed their usual shield wall. There we were, once again in our small corner, but this time something was different. Our captors stayed around, and they ordered us all into a container for the first time. I could not stop grinning on the inside. I sensed that something had changed. I considered the pigeon, the lifejackets, the cramming. Surely, we were going home, I thought. Our captors were looking for a volunteer or two to clean up our rubbish. They wanted us to sweep the place clean before we left. Two people put their hands up. The rest of us would have happily helped had we been asked to do so – or had we been given the chance. Why wouldn’t we? We were going home at last. The two volunteers picked up all the rubbish and stacked it in a corner. We, in turn, were stacked inside our container, where we struggled to breathe. We devised a clever system where we took turns walking in front of the opening of the container. At some point, as we walked around in circles, I missed our captors retreating through their usual white door. They left behind water and food supplies they considered adequate: Sometimes 12 litres, sometimes 24 for more than 170 of us, and white bread loaves, some still frozen, were occasionally tossed straight onto the wet deck. A few of us were on a hunger strike, which doesn’t feel like a bad choice given what was on offer. But now, many of us despaired, because these new provisions meant we would be here at least another day. Shoulders dropped. There were no more sighs of relief, and our slight grins disappeared. But I continued to assume the best, thinking that our captors surely delivered these meagre supplies to give us the impression that our detention would continue. They wanted us to think we were stuck there. I believed it was a game. Hours went by, and our captors retreated, but surely this was still a facade. Surely these were the last few seconds of torment. Surely they would come back and tell us that another country’s navy was there to pick us up. But more hours passed, and the light faded. It soon became evident that we would be spending another night here. By now, we had learned to read the sounds. The humming of the Zodiacs being winched back onto the deck was a preamble for what always followed the arrival of more detainees: The screaming, the kicking, the metallic clangs and the buzzing of Tasers from inside the torture container. The time people spent being tortured appeared to increase as the hours passed, and it seemed that some nationalities and complexions – those who looked Turkish or Arab – were stuck in there longer. The whole time, we tried figuring out which direction the Nahshon was heading. Our sailboat captains sprang back into action, explaining that the sun in the Northern Hemisphere has an elliptical orbit towards the south, so at noon the shortest of shadows would point to the North. We listened and clung to whatever hope and point of the horizon we could – all while dreading that we would soon see the coast of Israel. Our captors continued to visit us, always with a bang, and I had grown accustomed to the process of stun grenades and having to cram into a corner. But one time, they entered and started to fire rubber bullets at us, ensuring our complacency dried up with fears that things were getting worse. There would surely have to be an end to this nightmare. Dozens of us had broken ribs, fractured bones, abrasions, Taser burns. Something would signal that we could soon stop using frozen bread as toilet paper. Stop screaming for sanitary pads. Stop using water bottle rings and labels to create impromptu slings. Stop ripping additional clothing layers to stem the bleeding. By this point, even the dreaded Israeli shore seemed like a better option than this. Finally, our captors entered the area with their usual series of bangs and asked for a volunteer to interpret. They shouted at us to line up by our numbers and in tens, which we did hastily and nervously, hoping any news was better than no news. But then, a commando with a strong North American accent ordered us all to get on our knees with our heads down. If anyone lifted their head, he threatened to shoot. I began calculating in my mind how many minutes on my knees I would swap for seconds in the torture container. It felt like we had been on our knees forever. There was a drone overhead, and a nationalist-sounding song was played on the loudspeakers in a maddening loop. I devised another small trick to give myself a sense of control and a sense of time. I began timing the song again and again. One minute, 10 seconds. As we finally approached a port, I asked myself what kind of power or strength had allowed us to endure all of this. We all wondered the same thing. Our strength had come from our solidarity – a kind gaze or a warm gesture, ripping our clothes to make bandages for others, discreetly using our bodies to support comrades struggling to stay on their knees, and hugging strangers to stay warm during the cold nights in the container. Palestinian suffering But it was also the realisation that we had endured only a tiny fraction of what Palestinian prisoners experience. Our 50-odd hours of being captives at sea, plus another full day on land, could not begin to compare to the 80 years of Palestinian suffering – the same suffering we had set off to protest. We had been inspired by them, and we found our own sumud, steadfastness, in the process. As the song finally stopped and our line started moving, we knew we would be shoved through the torture container once again and out onto the Israeli port of Ashdod. While we had initially dreaded being taken to Israel, by the time we arrived, we were simply desperate to get off the boat. Still, we all knew that what awaited us there wouldn’t necessarily be any better. In the hours that followed, we were again beaten repeatedly, forced into stress positions, dragged across the port’s impromptu processing centre, some of us forced to kneel and to crawl. While we were being fingerprinted, photographed and transferred to the prison service inside a large processing tent, I was dragged into a small curtained-off area by two guards. One of them thrust a folding knife towards me. The blade was aimed at my abdomen, but I instinctively moved and it struck my hand instead, causing a 4cm wound and drawing blood. No medical assistance was offered, despite the visible injury. The incident has since been documented by medical staff in Athens and will form part of ongoing legal proceedings. The attack was entirely unprovoked. The guard then continued to torment me, forcing me to strip naked. After our release, other detainees told me that everyone brought into that curtained-off area was forced to strip, and several said they had been threatened with stabbing by guards. In Ketziot prison in southern Israel, the torment continued – our injured comrades were never medically attended to. We were dragged around and crammed 30 to a small cell for hours, suffocating from a lack of oxygen. We were offered no food or drinkable water, but the prison boat experience was the most harrowing part of the detainment. We had been placed in a black box without any rights, in an act of piracy by a state that seems determined to create new rules of the sea, just like its ever-expanding settlements in the West Bank and its encroachment upon Gaza create new facts on the ground there. We have lived to tell the Israeli prison boat story, and to warn others that unless we take action, we will not be its last passengers. What we endured for 72 hours at sea and on land, Israel has been perfecting by detaining and dispossessing Palestinians for decades. Standing by our Palestinian brothers and sisters has now become both an act of solidarity and a means of resisting Israel’s ever-expanding reach – into territory that was never theirs, into international waters and onto the bodies of those who came to bear witness. Editor’s note: The Israeli Army was approached for comment regarding the allegations contained in this article. At the time of publication, no response had been received.

Paco Rodríguez Paco Rodríguez ElMundial de Fútbol 2026ya casi está aquí y de entretodas las opciones disponiblespara acceder a los partidos, será la deRTVEla que apueste de serie por laresolución 4K con HDRen los partidos que emita (que no serán todos los del Mundial, algo reservado a DAZN). Para ello utilizarán el canal'La 1 UHD'como plataforma para emitir los encuentros, así que ya podemos ir comprobando si nuestra tele es capaz de recibir esta señal de cara a ver los partidos. ¿Qué pasa si nuestro modelo es unatele 4Kpero no puede sintonizar esta cadena? Pues es algo más frecuente de lo que podemos pensar, ya que al principio de empezar a venderse las teles 4K las pantallas tenían dicha resolución, pero carecían de sintonizadores de TDT compatibles con el estándarDVB-T2y elcódec de vídeo HEVC H.265usado actualmente por'La 1 UHD', por lo que si estamos en esta situación no podremos ver los partidos con esta calidad. ¿Cómo sé si mi tele tiene uno de estos sintonizadores o no?Lo más fácil es mirar en las especificaciones del manual de instrucciones, o si no una pista nos la dará el hecho de que al hacer la búsqueda automática de canales no nos aparecerá ninguno en 4K. ¿Qué puedo hacer para poder sintonizar 'La 1 UHD' y ver el Mundial 2026 en 4K HDR?Pues si no queremos cambiar de tele porque andamos justos de presupuesto, la mejor opción escomprar un receptor-sintonizador externo. Son dispositivos relativamente compactos y económicos (de 40 euros para arriba) que ofrecen la capacidad para sintonizar canales 4K gracias a la compatibilidad con DVB-T2 y elcódec de vídeo HEVC H.265, incluyendo además por poco dineromúltiples funciones adicionalesque nos permiten convertir la tele en un nuevo centro multimedia. Por ejemplo, tenemos en la mayoría de ellosreproductor de vídeo, música y fotos desde USB, grabador de programas, guía avanzada de programación, rebobinado en directo, amplificador y duplicador de antena e incluso hay modelos con sistema operativo Android TV que permiteinstalar aplicaciones y juegos. Eso sí, es recomendable comprar uno solo si tu tele es capaz de mostrar una resolución 4K y cuentas con por lo menos unpuerto HDMI libreal que conectar el receptor externo. Si no la mejora en los códecs y estándares no te servirá de nada. En las tiendas hay muchos modelos de decodificadores externos de TDT, pero pocos que sean compatibles con resolución 4K, por lo que conviene estar atentos y buscar esta especificación antes de comprar. Uno de los más económicos que podemos encontrar ahora mismo es este de la marcaMetronic, que en sus especificaciones marca compatibilidad con señales deTDT 4K, DVB-T2 y HEVC H.265,que viene con puerto USB para grabar y reproducir contenidos. Tiene un precio de49,69 euros. METRONIC 441701 Receptor decodificador TDT 4K Ultra HD UHD-S1 con Puerto USB Grabador, TIMESHIFT Otra alternativa algo más económica es este modelo deStrong, compatible conDVB-T2, el códecHEVC H.265, sonido Dolby Digital Plus, puerto de audio digital coaxial y entrada para memorias USB. También viene con Euroconector para teles muy antiguas (por este puerto no saca la señal 4K). Su precio es de40,69 euros. STRONG Decodificador TDT 4K UHD|DVB-T2|Pantalla|Compatible con HEVC265|Receptor/Sintonizador de TV|USB PVR|Dolby Digital Plus|HDMI|Euroconnector Si buscamos un modelo más avanzado, este deOctagontambién cuenta con receptor 4K HDR para la TDT siendo compatible conDVB-S2X y DVB-C/DVB-T2(señal por satélite, cable y terrestre) yHEVC H.265. Tiene funciones Smart TV, grabación, servidor multimedia, conexión WiFi y un precio más elevado que asciende hasta los139,90 euros. Octagon SF8008 - Receptor 4K UHD HDR Combo 1 x DVB-S2X y 1 x DVB-C/DVB-T2, señal por satélite, cable y terrestre, E2 Linux Smart TV Box, Media Server, función de grabación, HDMI EasyMouse, wifi dual Imagen portada |Metronic En Xataka Smart Home |RTVE confirma la fecha para iniciar las emisiones regulares en 4K UHD en la TDT. Esto es lo que hará falta para la máxima calidad Nota: algunos de los enlaces aquí publicados son de afiliados y pueden reportar un beneficio.

Kane, 79° gol con l'Inghilterra: "Sapete come sono, voglio essere sul tabellino il più possibile" Dopo due Europei mancati per un soffio, l'Inghilterra torna a sognare e proprio con la Coppa del Mondo, al via ufficiale nell'arco di 4 giorni. Gli uomini di Thomas Tuchel intendono aggiungere una seconda stella sulla maglia, con Harry Kane a guidare il gruppo. Il centravanti di 32 anni si appresta a partecipare al suo terzo Mondiale, dopo una stagione da assoluto bomber al Bayern Monaco, con il 67° gol stagionale tra club e nazionale in occasione dell'1-0 contro la Nuova Zelanda in amichevole. "Sentite, giocare per l'Inghilterra è la cosa che preferisco fare", ha detto il capitano Kane. "Indosso questa maglia con immenso orgoglio, porto la fascia con immenso orgoglio, cercando di dare il giusto esempio ai miei compagni, allo staff, ma anche ai tifosi e al Paese. Poter guidare un altro gruppo di ragazzi in un altro Mondiale è ovviamente una sensazione speciale", ha dichiarato ai microfoni ufficiali della Federcalcio inglese. "Ci arriviamo con grandi aspettative, quindi per quanto mi riguarda sono solo entusiasta che tutto questo abbia inizio. Mi sento in forma come non mai e non vedo l'ora che arrivi il momento". Contro la Nuova Zelanda è arrivato anche il suo 79° gol con l'Inghilterra: "Penso che sia sempre importante per un attaccante. Sapete come sono fatto. Voglio essere sul tabellino dei marcatori il più possibile. Ovviamente sapevo che avrei giocato solo 45 minuti, quindi segnare nel recupero del primo tempo è stata una sensazione migliore rispetto a un eventuale 0-0". Poi ha aggiunto il focus primario: "Siamo qui per prepararci, siamo qui per mettere minuti nelle gambe, per fare i conti con il caldo, per gestire questo tipo di campi, quindi alla fine è un'altra giornata di lavoro archiviata e non vediamo l'ora che arrivi la prossima amichevole tra pochi giorni". Con 33 gradi percepiti e un percepito chiaro di umidità, Kane ha però preso parola e ammesso fossero polemiche esagerate sulle condizioni climatiche: "A essere onesti, non penso che il caldo sia stato così tremendo. Ovviamente ci stiamo abituando in allenamento. Dopo i primi due giorni, mi è sembrato che la maggior parte dei ragazzi si fosse già adattata", ha detto l'attaccante di 32 anni. "In realtà non si stava così male là fuori, quindi penso che sia un argomento di cui si potrebbe parlare persino troppo, a essere sinceri. Siamo tutti atleti professionisti. Abbiamo svolto tutti la giusta preparazione per farci trovare pronti per questo torneo, sia noi che lo staff. Abbiamo ancora una decina di giorni prima della prima partita allenandoci in questo ambiente, quindi penso che quando inizierà il torneo, il clima non sarà un fattore".

Hay proyectos que nacen como solución. Y hay otros que aparecen justo cuando el sistema empieza a mostrar grietas.El Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo de Tehuantepecpertenece a esa segunda categoría: una infraestructura pensada para conectar dos océanos sin excavar un canal de agua entre ellos. La idea parece poco intuitiva, pero es bastante directa: descargar mercancía en un puerto, moverla por tren a través del sur deMéxicoy volver a embarcarla al otro lado. Un “canal seco”. Y su atractivo creció justo cuando elCanal de Panamá, una de las arterias más importantes del comercio global, sufrió restricciones por la sequía y los bajos niveles del Lago Gatún entre 2023 y 2024.Reuters informó en abril de 2024que las restricciones por falta de agua ya habían limitado los cruces diarios, aunque la Autoridad del Canal esperaba recuperar capacidad con el regreso de las lluvias. El Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo de Tehuantepecno es un canal en el sentido clásico. No hay esclusas, ni barcos avanzando entre montañas, ni millones de litros de agua dulce usados para subir y bajar buques. Lo que hay es una red logística que combina ferrocarril, puertos, carreteras y zonas industriales. El eje más importante es la Línea Z del Ferrocarril del Istmo de Tehuantepec, que conecta Coatzacoalcos, en Veracruz, con Salina Cruz, en Oaxaca.Según la plataforma Proyectos México, esta línea tiene 308,5 kilómetros, su rehabilitación comenzó en 2019 y fue puesta en operación en diciembre de 2023, con servicio de carga y pasajeros. La Secretaría de Marina también describela Línea Z como un tramo de 308 kilómetros entreCoatzacoalcos y Salina Cruz,operativo desde diciembre de 2023, e integrado a un sistema más amplio que incluye la Línea FA hacia Palenque y la Línea K hacia Chiapas. La promesa logística es sencilla de contar, pero difícil de ejecutar: un barco deja carga en el Pacífico, el tren la cruza por el istmo y otro barco la recoge en el Golfo de México. O al revés.La ruta no elimina el transbordo; lo convierte en el centro del sistema. Durante décadas, competir con elCanal de Panamáparecía casi una fantasía. Su infraestructura, su ubicación y su experiencia operativa lo convirtieron en una pieza muy difícil de sustituir. Pero los últimos años recordaron algo incómodo: incluso las infraestructuras más estratégicas dependen de condiciones físicas muy concretas. En el caso panameño, la clave es el agua dulce. El canal depende del sistema de embalses de la cuenca, incluido el Lago Gatún. Cuando los niveles bajan, el sistema reduce calado, limita tránsitos o ajusta reservas para ahorrar agua.Durante la sequía de 2023 y 2024,esas restricciones pusieron presión sobre rutas comerciales, tiempos de espera y costos logísticos. Eso no significa que el Canal de Panamá haya quedado fuera de juego. De hecho, su situación mejoró después, y en 2026la autoridad canalera afirmóque no preveía restricciones para el resto del año pese al riesgo de El Niño, mientras mantenía 38 tránsitos diarios. Pero el aviso ya estaba dado. Las cadenas de suministro globales son cada vez más sensibles a cualquier interrupción: sequías, conflictos, bloqueos, accidentes, congestión portuaria. En ese contexto, una ruta alternativa no necesita reemplazar por completo alCanal de Panamápara tener valor. Basta con ofrecer margen cuando el sistema se tensa. El Corredor Interoceánico suele presentarse también como una opción más eficiente que mover carga por carretera. En términos generales,el ferrocarril puede transportar grandes volúmenes con menores emisiones por tonelada-kilómetro que los camiones pesados. Esa ventaja le da al proyecto una narrativa ambiental atractiva: menos carretera, más tren, menor huella por carga transportada. Pero ahí aparece el matiz importante. Una infraestructura de esta escala no se vuelve sostenible solo porque incluya ferrocarril.El Istmo de Tehuantepecno es un espacio vacío sobre el mapa. Es una región con alta biodiversidad, comunidades indígenas, tensiones sociales históricas, ecosistemas delicados y una geografía atravesada por agua, selva, viento, agricultura e industria. La propia Auditoría Superior de la Federación revisóel impacto ambiental del proyecto y señaló la necesidad de evaluar avances en mitigación, coordinación institucional e indicadores para medir los efectos ambientales del corredor.En su auditoría de desempeño sobre la Cuenta Pública 2021, la ASF indicóque la revisión comprendía la coordinación entre el CIIT y la SEMARNAT para dar seguimiento a las estrategias ambientales del Programa para el Desarrollo del Istmo de Tehuantepec. Dicho de otra forma:no basta con afirmar que el tren contamina menos que un camión. Hay que medir la obra completa: vías, puertos, polos industriales, agua, energía, residuos, suelo, biodiversidad y operación a largo plazo. Detrás de los kilómetros de vía hay algo menos fotogénico que una locomotora nueva: movimiento de tierras, drenajes modificados, presión sobre ecosistemas, cambios en el uso del suelo y posibles impactos sobre comunidades locales. El debate social no es menor.Reportes periodísticoshan documentado denuncias de despojo de tierras, especulación, conflictos comunitarios y dudas sobre la forma en que el megaproyecto se ha desplegado en algunas zonas del istmo.El País, por ejemplo, recogiótestimonios de habitantes afectados y señaló tensiones entre la promesa de desarrollo económico y los conflictos territoriales alrededor del corredor. También hay preguntas sobre la ejecución.La ASF ha auditadoobras vinculadas a la Línea Z y a la gestión ambiental del corredor en distintos ejercicios, incluyendo revisiones sobre coordinación, planeación, mitigación e inversiones físicas. Nada de esto invalida automáticamente elproyecto.Pero sí obliga a contarlo completo.Si el corredor quiere presentarse como infraestructura estratégica y sostenible, deberá demostrarlo con datos verificables, monitoreo ambiental transparente y beneficios reales para la población local, no solo con promesas de inversión. El corredor tampoco debe entenderse como una simple vía férrea.El plan incluye modernización portuaria, conexión ferroviaria, servicios logísticos y polos de desarrollo industrial destinados a atraer empresas.Proyectos México describeel CIIT como una plataforma que integra infraestructura ferroviaria, portuaria y polos productivos para impulsar la región del istmo. Ese componente industrial cambiala escala del debate. Una cosa es mover contenedores de un océano a otro. Otra distinta es construir un ecosistema económico alrededor: fábricas, energía, agua, vivienda, residuos, transporte local, servicios y presión urbana. Ahí está la gran pregunta. Si el proyecto logra funcionar, podría convertir al sur de México en un nodo logístico más relevante dentro del comercio entre Asia, América del Norte y la costa atlántica. Si falla en planificación, consulta, transparencia o eficiencia, corre el riesgo de convertirse en una infraestructura costosa que no resuelve del todo el problema que promete atacar. El Corredor Interoceánico no va a reemplazar al Canal de Panamá.Plantearlo así exagera el alcance del proyecto y simplifica demasiado la logística global. El canal panameño permite que los barcos crucen de océano a océano sin descargar la mercancía; el modelo mexicano exige transbordos, coordinación portuaria, tiempos ferroviarios y una operación muy fina para ser competitivo. Pero tampoco necesita reemplazarlo para importar. En un mundo donde las cadenas de suministro viven pendientes de sequías, guerras, cuellos de botella y puertos saturados, una ruta parcial puede ser valiosa si ofrece previsibilidad, costos razonables y capacidad de respuesta. México no está construyendo otro Canal de Panamá. Está intentando algo distinto: una válvula terrestre para un sistema marítimo cada vez más presionado. Y quizá esa sea la forma más precisa de entender el proyecto. No como una solución mágica, sino como una apuesta enorme, imperfecta y estratégica para un comercio global que ya aprendió que sus rutas más importantes también pueden quedarse sin agua.

Hours before the2018 World Cup kicked off in Russia, delegates representing more than 200 FIFA member states filed into a massive conference center rising above the left bank of the Moscow River. There they would be voting to pick a host for the 2026 tournament and the ballot held just two candidates:Morocco, bidding for the World Cup for the fifth time, and ajoint bid from the U.S., Mexico and Canada, marking the first time three countries offered to share host duties. Months earlier it had appeared to be an election in name only. This World Cup, with 48 teams, would be the most complex sporting event in history and the North American bid was unique in both size and scope. The three countries had all the resources, infrastructure and logistical know-how to put on the tournament, having already combining to host six men’s and women’s World Cups. That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup. TheU.S., Mexico and Canada would go on to win the bid, but as the presidents of those three countries’ soccer federations, co-chairs of the so-called United Bid, took their seats in the first row of the main hall that Wednesday, the outcome was very much in doubt. “Even the night before, we never believed we had this locked up,” saidCarlos Cordeiro, then the newly-minted president of the U.S. Soccer Federation and a co-chair of the United Bid committee. “You always have doubt in those moments,” rememberedDecio de Maria, then president of the Mexican federation. “It’s like the flip of a coin.” That doubt was well-earned. Cordeiro, De Maria and Steve Reed, then president of the Canadian Soccer Association, had spent much of the last three months living together in an extended-stay hotel in London, their base for a desperate last-ditch effort to wrestle the 2026 World Cup away from Morocco. From there the three presidents traveled around the world in less than 80 days, meeting with representatives of every FIFA federation that had a vote — and some that didn’t. They coaxed, cajoled, begged and beseeched for support to bring the tournament to North America. “Nobody knew if we were behind, tied or ahead,” said De Maria, who had helped bring the 1986 World Cup to Mexico as well. “But what I learned about the process is that you have to visit everybody, talk to them and make a good presentation. Read more:Column: United Bid Committee tries new approach to rescue 2026 World Cup bid “At the end, they understood that our bid was a good one.” But it didn’t start that way. On April 10, 2017, when the United Bid was officially announced, it was done from the 102nd floor of New York’s One World Observatory, the tallest building on the continent. The lack of subtly was the point and the document supporting the United Bid would run to more than 70,000 pages. Sunil Gulati, then president of U.S. Soccer, was first to the podium, flanked by De Maria and Victor Montagliani, then president of the Canadian federation. The three countries’ combined wealth and resources made the United Bid arguably the strongest in World Cup history. And for months no other country even considered a challenge, making the United Bid’s selection appear to be more a coronation than a vote. But then in August of 2017, less than 10 months before FIFA would vote on awarding the rights to the tournament, Morocco entered the race. Within weeks the boldness of the United Bid became its weakness. The proposal was announced by the U.S. Soccer president, in the U.S., where a majority of games, including the final, would be played. And Gulati was the bid committee’s sole chairman. To outsiders the bid looked less like a united one and more like one led by the U.S. If once that had been a strength, it soon became a weakness because just eight months into President Trump’s first year in office, anti-American sentiment was growing over his administration’s derogatory comments about some African and Latin American countries and a proposed travel ban on citizens of majority Muslim countries. “There was always perhaps a little bit of hesitation about the U.S.; if it was a U.S. bid and they were the ones at the forefront,” said Reed, who succeeded Montagliani as the head of Canadian soccer a month after the United Bid was announced. “So we kind of positioned it differently. ‘No, it’s these three nations and we are all equal and we’re co-hosting’.” “In the politics of football,” Reed added “you just never know.” Gulati knew. Because he had been burned by those politics before. Eight years earlier the U.S. was confident it had done enough to win the right to host the 2022 World Cup, only to lose toQatarin a process marred by allegations of bribery and fraud. For Gulati, who had put so much into that bid, it was a crushing setback. “There were two divergent thoughts,” he remembered recently of that moment. “One is, I never want to do this again, I never want to be near these people again. “And two was, let’s start right away.” It took him a while to get to that second place. But by 2015, FIFA president Sepp Blatter had been forced to resign, felled by a corruption scandal, and Gianni Infantino, his successor, had changed the way the organization approved World Cup bids, going to a transparent public ballot in which every country would vote electronically. Read more:World Cup: 2026 World Cup is awarded to North America Convinced the process would be fair this time, Gulati and U.S. Soccer prepared to bid again. But so did Mexico and Canada. Worried they would divide votes that would cost North America the tournament, officials in the three countries began negotiations over sharing the event. The result was the United Bid, officially launched 1,250 feet above the streets of lower Manhattan. But just 10 months later, the campaign suffered what appeared to be a fatal blow — yet one which may ultimately have saved it from ruin. In the wake of the U.S. national team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, coach Bruce Arena and his staff resigned. Seven weeks later Gulati also fell on his sword, announcing that he would not seek a fourth term as U.S. Soccer president. That cleared the way for Cordeiro, Gulati’s vice-president, to win the presidency at U.S. Soccer’s general meeting in February 2018. A Harvard graduate and former Goldman-Sachs investment banker, Cordeiro was well-suited to head a World Cup bid. He was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) to a Colombian mother and Luso-Indian father, then moved to Miami Beach, one of those most diverse cities in America, when he was 15. But he took over U.S. Soccer — and, by extension, the United Bid — at a delicate time, with the vote to award the 2026 tournament just four months away. He had a lot of catching up to do, so in his first international trip as president, he traveled to the UEFA Congress in Slovakia. The visit was intended to shore up the United Bid with some of the 55 European federation presidents in attendance. But after just a few conversations, Cordeiro came to realize the bid may not have had the level of support he assumed it did. Worried the World Cup was slipping through their fingers the bid committee reorganized in a way that made it, well, more united. Less than 24 hours after Cordeiro had landed in Slovakia, he, Reed and De Maria were named co-chairs of the committee. The reorganization served two purposes: it made the bid appear more a joint project and less something that was led by the U.S., and it also gave the three federation presidents equal standing and power to speak on behalf of the bid. That second part was vital because the committee believed the best way to make up its perceived deficit to Morocco was to meet in person with representatives of each of the FIFA federations that would be voting in Moscow. With just 12 weeks left before the vote, that would have been impossible for one person. But with three separate delegations – each with representatives from the U.S., Canada and Mexico – traveling to locations in Europe, Asia, Oceania and South America — the sprint to the end, while still challenging, was suddenly manageable. “We didn’t want to just talk about a united bid, but truly show that was the case,” said Cordeiro, who hatched the plan. The three presidents and their staffs — divided into three teams, Team Red (Canada), Team Green (Mexico) and Team Blue (the U.S.) — checked into the Fraser Suites, an extended-stay apartment hotel in London. Meetings were scheduled with various federation representatives and most nights the three co-chairs and their traveling parties would call in to find out where they were going next. The strategy, said one member of the U.S. team, was to make it personal by meeting with federation heads on their turf, face-to-face, and allowing them to ask questions, dig into the details, and even challenge the United Bid representatives. The itineraries frequently sent each of the three co-chairs to five or more countries each week because the United Bid couldn’t afford to skip any of them. Under FIFA rules, the vote of each member federation counts equally, giving Fiji and the Faroe Islands as much power asFranceand Finland. Cordeiro remembered being in Hong Kong and getting a message that he had to be inSaudi Arabiathe next day. A direct flight would take 11 hours but he was routed through Dubai instead, making the trip a tortuously long one. Another Cordeiro trip started with a flight from London to Latvia, then on to Belarus and Lithuania on the same day. Before the week was out, he would also visit Slovenia, Poland, Turkey and Ukraine. Along the way the bid representatives found themselves singing karaoke in Kuala Lampur, attending the King’s Cup final in Saudi Arabia and sitting for a traditional dinner in a heated winter garden in the city square in Latvia. That left little time for family. Near the end of the ordeal Reed invited his wife to visit him in London for the first time in a month, only to be dispatched, with De Maria, to southern Africa at the last minute. His plane took off just as one carrying his wife landed. Read more:U.S. and Canadian referees will have a record-sized presence at World Cup “We had a really good presentation with all the federations down there and we ended up getting almost all of the African vote,” Reed remembered triumphantly. Well, not really; the continent went 41-11 for Morocco but Reed and De Maria did pick upSouth Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia, making the overall count a landslide, with the United Bid receiving more than twice as many votes as Morocco. When Infantino, the FIFA president, read the results to the gathered delegates in the Moscow convention center, Cordeiro pumped both fists, began to clap, then embraced Reed before turning to hug De Maria. Both the Canadian and Mexican federations have gone through four presidents since 2018; in the U.S., Cindy Parlow Cone, a former World Cup champion, became U.S. Soccer’s first female head in 2019, less than a year after Cordeiro tugged the World Cup bid across the finish line. Cordeiro, meanwhile, has gone on to become a senior advisor to Infantino while Gulati is a senior advisor to the New York-New Jersey host committee, which is responsible for July’s World Cup final. For Reed and De Maria, their fame was far more fleeting and their vital work seemingly forgotten. Not that they care all that much. De Maria 70, an economist who now advises one of Mexico’s largest pharmacy chains, plans to attend the World Cup opener at Azteca Stadium. He is one of the few people in Mexico, he said, who will have attended games from all three World Cups the country has hosted, with 2026 following 1970 and 1986. “I’m proud I have the privilege of being in charge, of doing that job,” he said by phone fromMexicoCity. “But the thing that I’m proud of the most is that we will have three World Cups. For most of the children of this country, it’s going to be their first time.” Reed, who brought the tournament to Canada for the first time, said he had to buy tickets to the opening game in Toronto. “We weren’t doing it for the accolades. We weren’t in it to get the freebies and stuff,” Reed, 70, a retired CPA, remembered by phone from a cabin in British Columbia’s remote Northern Gulf Islands. “It was just, you know, a labor of love, wanting to make sure that we had the opportunity to bring something to Canada.” “It was crazy and very, very tiring,” he added. “There were times when we were at each other’s throats. But we’re truly very close friends now.” Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared inLos Angeles Times.

CareDxNASDAQ: CDNAexecutives outlined the company’s growth strategy, first-quarter performance and pipeline priorities during a presentation at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference, emphasizing transplant diagnostics, specialty oncology and digital workflow integration. John Hanna, chief executive officer of CareDx, said the company is focused on markets where it believes it can hold leading positions, particularly areas involving high-cost diseases, concentrated specialist providers and repeat testing. He said CareDx has about 750 employees, including roughly 200 focused on customers and patients, 110 scientists and researchers and about 80 software programmers. Hanna said CareDx has spent 25 years bringing innovations to the transplant market and currently serves more than 200 solid organ transplant programs in the U.S. He said the company has performed more than 1 million molecular tests to monitor for organ rejection, while 70% of transplant centers use at least one of its digital solutions. CareDx also filled more than 200,000 prescriptions last year for transplant patients, primarily related to immunotherapy and other products.GetCareDxalerts:Sign UpFirst-Quarter Growth and Updated GuidanceCareDx reported 39% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter, with Testing Services volume up 17%. Hanna said adjusted EBITDA was $18.9 million for the quarter, and the company ended the period with approximately $189 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt.By segment, Hanna said Testing Services revenue grew 48% year-over-year, Patient and Digital Services revenue increased 33%, and Lab Products revenue declined 4%. He attributed the Lab Products decline mainly to stocking orders pulled forward into the fourth quarter.Following the quarter, CareDx updated its full-year outlook to:Revenue of $447 million to $465 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $43 million to $57 millionTesting Services volume of 224,000 to 229,000 testsNon-GAAP gross margin of 68% to 71% per quarterNon-GAAP operating expenses of $68 million to $70 million per quarterKeith Kennedy, CareDx’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, said recent growth has been supported by improvements in reimbursement and revenue cycle management. He also pointed to clinical evidence, including the company’s SHORE and KOAR publications, as contributing to adoption and volume growth in transplant centers.Kennedy said the company’s margin profile benefits from scale and long-term agreements, including its relationship with Illumina. He said CareDx believes its margins are stable “in the 70% range.”Digital Workflow IntegrationCareDx executives also highlighted the role of digital tools in supporting adoption. Kennedy discussed the company’s VANTx AI-powered analytics platform, saying it helps physicians and patients understand population management. He said CareDx is also transforming internal systems so company leaders have real-time information to operate the business.Kennedy said CareDx worked with Epic to support ordering and workflow integration for transplant centers. He said the goal was to provide physicians with easier ordering, use and access to CareDx tests through the Epic interface.Naveris Acquisition Expands Oncology FocusHanna discussed CareDx’s acquisition of Naveris, which he described as a leading solid tumor minimal residual disease platform for viral-mediated cancers. He said the business fits CareDx’s strategy because it is reimbursed, growing rapidly and focused on tumor-naive MRD testing for cancers including head and neck cancer, anal cancer and gynecologic malignancies.According to Hanna, Naveris has performed more than 130,000 tests and has Medicare coverage for MRD in head and neck and anal cancer. He said the company has about 100 employees in the U.S., an $1,800 Medicare reimbursement rate and approximately 100 million covered lives. Hanna said Naveris generated about $34 million in revenue in 2025 and that CareDx expects the business to grow 30% to 40% year-over-year for the next three years.Hanna said the Naveris test has greater than 95% positive predictive value and negative predictive value for HPV-positive head and neck cancer, with published literature showing an approximately four-month lead time to detect recurrence. He said the technology is covered by five patents related to proprietary detection methods in viral-mediated cancers.Hanna said CareDx plans to use its commercial infrastructure, marketing organization, patient engagement resources, mobile phlebotomy network and Epic integration work to help accelerate Naveris adoption. He said CareDx can add the Naveris order set into its Epic Aura instance to support ordering through Epic interfaces.Kennedy said the company expects the Naveris business to be neutral to EBITDA in 2026. He said integration priorities include supporting Naveris employees, aligning commercial strategy, integrating accounting and cybersecurity functions and continuing to operate the lab without interruption.Pipeline Priorities: AlloHeme, Liver and KidneyHanna said CareDx’s key pipeline initiatives include AlloHeme for hematologic oncology, AlloSure Liver for solid organ transplant and HistoMap Kidney, a tissue-based product intended to complement the company’s blood-based AlloSure assay.Hanna described AlloHeme as the company’s top pipeline priority. The test is designed for AML and MDS patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, monitoring for relapse in a setting Hanna said is not served by existing MRD solutions. He said CareDx’s goal for 2026 is to publish the manuscript from the ACROBAT trial, complete analytical verification work, submit for New York State approval and seek coverage, with a more meaningful commercial effort expected in early 2027. He said coverage could likely come in 2028.For AlloSure Liver, Hanna said the company is still completing the clinical validation trial and has not provided a commercialization timeline. He said CareDx expects to share more later this year as it determines the right indication and use case.Hanna also highlighted HistoMap Kidney, saying the company has invested significantly in the product and has one manuscript in press, with another forthcoming. He said the test is intended to provide gene-expression-based subtyping after kidney biopsy when histology is inconclusive.With Naveris added to its portfolio, Hanna said CareDx now has a multi-indication offering spanning solid organ transplantation, specialty oncology, hematology and cell therapy monitoring. He said the acquisition expands the company’s total addressable market to $12.5 billion across solid organ transplantation, digital and patient solutions, cell therapy and hematology, and viral-mediated cancers.About CareDxNASDAQ: CDNACareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey.The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring.This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in CareDx Right Now?Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list.While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link to see MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise.Get This Free Report CareDx reported 39% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter, with Testing Services volume up 17%. Hanna said adjusted EBITDA was $18.9 million for the quarter, and the company ended the period with approximately $189 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt. By segment, Hanna said Testing Services revenue grew 48% year-over-year, Patient and Digital Services revenue increased 33%, and Lab Products revenue declined 4%. He attributed the Lab Products decline mainly to stocking orders pulled forward into the fourth quarter. Following the quarter, CareDx updated its full-year outlook to:Revenue of $447 million to $465 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $43 million to $57 millionTesting Services volume of 224,000 to 229,000 testsNon-GAAP gross margin of 68% to 71% per quarterNon-GAAP operating expenses of $68 million to $70 million per quarterKeith Kennedy, CareDx’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, said recent growth has been supported by improvements in reimbursement and revenue cycle management. He also pointed to clinical evidence, including the company’s SHORE and KOAR publications, as contributing to adoption and volume growth in transplant centers.Kennedy said the company’s margin profile benefits from scale and long-term agreements, including its relationship with Illumina. He said CareDx believes its margins are stable “in the 70% range.”Digital Workflow IntegrationCareDx executives also highlighted the role of digital tools in supporting adoption. Kennedy discussed the company’s VANTx AI-powered analytics platform, saying it helps physicians and patients understand population management. He said CareDx is also transforming internal systems so company leaders have real-time information to operate the business.Kennedy said CareDx worked with Epic to support ordering and workflow integration for transplant centers. He said the goal was to provide physicians with easier ordering, use and access to CareDx tests through the Epic interface.Naveris Acquisition Expands Oncology FocusHanna discussed CareDx’s acquisition of Naveris, which he described as a leading solid tumor minimal residual disease platform for viral-mediated cancers. He said the business fits CareDx’s strategy because it is reimbursed, growing rapidly and focused on tumor-naive MRD testing for cancers including head and neck cancer, anal cancer and gynecologic malignancies.According to Hanna, Naveris has performed more than 130,000 tests and has Medicare coverage for MRD in head and neck and anal cancer. He said the company has about 100 employees in the U.S., an $1,800 Medicare reimbursement rate and approximately 100 million covered lives. Hanna said Naveris generated about $34 million in revenue in 2025 and that CareDx expects the business to grow 30% to 40% year-over-year for the next three years.Hanna said the Naveris test has greater than 95% positive predictive value and negative predictive value for HPV-positive head and neck cancer, with published literature showing an approximately four-month lead time to detect recurrence. He said the technology is covered by five patents related to proprietary detection methods in viral-mediated cancers.Hanna said CareDx plans to use its commercial infrastructure, marketing organization, patient engagement resources, mobile phlebotomy network and Epic integration work to help accelerate Naveris adoption. He said CareDx can add the Naveris order set into its Epic Aura instance to support ordering through Epic interfaces.Kennedy said the company expects the Naveris business to be neutral to EBITDA in 2026. He said integration priorities include supporting Naveris employees, aligning commercial strategy, integrating accounting and cybersecurity functions and continuing to operate the lab without interruption.Pipeline Priorities: AlloHeme, Liver and KidneyHanna said CareDx’s key pipeline initiatives include AlloHeme for hematologic oncology, AlloSure Liver for solid organ transplant and HistoMap Kidney, a tissue-based product intended to complement the company’s blood-based AlloSure assay.Hanna described AlloHeme as the company’s top pipeline priority. The test is designed for AML and MDS patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, monitoring for relapse in a setting Hanna said is not served by existing MRD solutions. He said CareDx’s goal for 2026 is to publish the manuscript from the ACROBAT trial, complete analytical verification work, submit for New York State approval and seek coverage, with a more meaningful commercial effort expected in early 2027. He said coverage could likely come in 2028.For AlloSure Liver, Hanna said the company is still completing the clinical validation trial and has not provided a commercialization timeline. He said CareDx expects to share more later this year as it determines the right indication and use case.Hanna also highlighted HistoMap Kidney, saying the company has invested significantly in the product and has one manuscript in press, with another forthcoming. He said the test is intended to provide gene-expression-based subtyping after kidney biopsy when histology is inconclusive.With Naveris added to its portfolio, Hanna said CareDx now has a multi-indication offering spanning solid organ transplantation, specialty oncology, hematology and cell therapy monitoring. He said the acquisition expands the company’s total addressable market to $12.5 billion across solid organ transplantation, digital and patient solutions, cell therapy and hematology, and viral-mediated cancers.About CareDxNASDAQ: CDNACareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey.The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring.This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in CareDx Right Now?Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list.While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link to see MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise.Get This Free Report Keith Kennedy, CareDx’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, said recent growth has been supported by improvements in reimbursement and revenue cycle management. He also pointed to clinical evidence, including the company’s SHORE and KOAR publications, as contributing to adoption and volume growth in transplant centers. Kennedy said the company’s margin profile benefits from scale and long-term agreements, including its relationship with Illumina. He said CareDx believes its margins are stable “in the 70% range.”Digital Workflow IntegrationCareDx executives also highlighted the role of digital tools in supporting adoption. Kennedy discussed the company’s VANTx AI-powered analytics platform, saying it helps physicians and patients understand population management. He said CareDx is also transforming internal systems so company leaders have real-time information to operate the business.Kennedy said CareDx worked with Epic to support ordering and workflow integration for transplant centers. He said the goal was to provide physicians with easier ordering, use and access to CareDx tests through the Epic interface.Naveris Acquisition Expands Oncology FocusHanna discussed CareDx’s acquisition of Naveris, which he described as a leading solid tumor minimal residual disease platform for viral-mediated cancers. He said the business fits CareDx’s strategy because it is reimbursed, growing rapidly and focused on tumor-naive MRD testing for cancers including head and neck cancer, anal cancer and gynecologic malignancies.According to Hanna, Naveris has performed more than 130,000 tests and has Medicare coverage for MRD in head and neck and anal cancer. He said the company has about 100 employees in the U.S., an $1,800 Medicare reimbursement rate and approximately 100 million covered lives. Hanna said Naveris generated about $34 million in revenue in 2025 and that CareDx expects the business to grow 30% to 40% year-over-year for the next three years.Hanna said the Naveris test has greater than 95% positive predictive value and negative predictive value for HPV-positive head and neck cancer, with published literature showing an approximately four-month lead time to detect recurrence. He said the technology is covered by five patents related to proprietary detection methods in viral-mediated cancers.Hanna said CareDx plans to use its commercial infrastructure, marketing organization, patient engagement resources, mobile phlebotomy network and Epic integration work to help accelerate Naveris adoption. He said CareDx can add the Naveris order set into its Epic Aura instance to support ordering through Epic interfaces.Kennedy said the company expects the Naveris business to be neutral to EBITDA in 2026. He said integration priorities include supporting Naveris employees, aligning commercial strategy, integrating accounting and cybersecurity functions and continuing to operate the lab without interruption.Pipeline Priorities: AlloHeme, Liver and KidneyHanna said CareDx’s key pipeline initiatives include AlloHeme for hematologic oncology, AlloSure Liver for solid organ transplant and HistoMap Kidney, a tissue-based product intended to complement the company’s blood-based AlloSure assay.Hanna described AlloHeme as the company’s top pipeline priority. The test is designed for AML and MDS patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, monitoring for relapse in a setting Hanna said is not served by existing MRD solutions. He said CareDx’s goal for 2026 is to publish the manuscript from the ACROBAT trial, complete analytical verification work, submit for New York State approval and seek coverage, with a more meaningful commercial effort expected in early 2027. He said coverage could likely come in 2028.For AlloSure Liver, Hanna said the company is still completing the clinical validation trial and has not provided a commercialization timeline. He said CareDx expects to share more later this year as it determines the right indication and use case.Hanna also highlighted HistoMap Kidney, saying the company has invested significantly in the product and has one manuscript in press, with another forthcoming. He said the test is intended to provide gene-expression-based subtyping after kidney biopsy when histology is inconclusive.With Naveris added to its portfolio, Hanna said CareDx now has a multi-indication offering spanning solid organ transplantation, specialty oncology, hematology and cell therapy monitoring. He said the acquisition expands the company’s total addressable market to $12.5 billion across solid organ transplantation, digital and patient solutions, cell therapy and hematology, and viral-mediated cancers.About CareDxNASDAQ: CDNACareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey.The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring.This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in CareDx Right Now?Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list.While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link to see MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise.Get This Free Report CareDx executives also highlighted the role of digital tools in supporting adoption. Kennedy discussed the company’s VANTx AI-powered analytics platform, saying it helps physicians and patients understand population management. He said CareDx is also transforming internal systems so company leaders have real-time information to operate the business. Kennedy said CareDx worked with Epic to support ordering and workflow integration for transplant centers. He said the goal was to provide physicians with easier ordering, use and access to CareDx tests through the Epic interface.Naveris Acquisition Expands Oncology FocusHanna discussed CareDx’s acquisition of Naveris, which he described as a leading solid tumor minimal residual disease platform for viral-mediated cancers. He said the business fits CareDx’s strategy because it is reimbursed, growing rapidly and focused on tumor-naive MRD testing for cancers including head and neck cancer, anal cancer and gynecologic malignancies.According to Hanna, Naveris has performed more than 130,000 tests and has Medicare coverage for MRD in head and neck and anal cancer. He said the company has about 100 employees in the U.S., an $1,800 Medicare reimbursement rate and approximately 100 million covered lives. Hanna said Naveris generated about $34 million in revenue in 2025 and that CareDx expects the business to grow 30% to 40% year-over-year for the next three years.Hanna said the Naveris test has greater than 95% positive predictive value and negative predictive value for HPV-positive head and neck cancer, with published literature showing an approximately four-month lead time to detect recurrence. He said the technology is covered by five patents related to proprietary detection methods in viral-mediated cancers.Hanna said CareDx plans to use its commercial infrastructure, marketing organization, patient engagement resources, mobile phlebotomy network and Epic integration work to help accelerate Naveris adoption. He said CareDx can add the Naveris order set into its Epic Aura instance to support ordering through Epic interfaces.Kennedy said the company expects the Naveris business to be neutral to EBITDA in 2026. He said integration priorities include supporting Naveris employees, aligning commercial strategy, integrating accounting and cybersecurity functions and continuing to operate the lab without interruption.Pipeline Priorities: AlloHeme, Liver and KidneyHanna said CareDx’s key pipeline initiatives include AlloHeme for hematologic oncology, AlloSure Liver for solid organ transplant and HistoMap Kidney, a tissue-based product intended to complement the company’s blood-based AlloSure assay.Hanna described AlloHeme as the company’s top pipeline priority. The test is designed for AML and MDS patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, monitoring for relapse in a setting Hanna said is not served by existing MRD solutions. He said CareDx’s goal for 2026 is to publish the manuscript from the ACROBAT trial, complete analytical verification work, submit for New York State approval and seek coverage, with a more meaningful commercial effort expected in early 2027. He said coverage could likely come in 2028.For AlloSure Liver, Hanna said the company is still completing the clinical validation trial and has not provided a commercialization timeline. He said CareDx expects to share more later this year as it determines the right indication and use case.Hanna also highlighted HistoMap Kidney, saying the company has invested significantly in the product and has one manuscript in press, with another forthcoming. He said the test is intended to provide gene-expression-based subtyping after kidney biopsy when histology is inconclusive.With Naveris added to its portfolio, Hanna said CareDx now has a multi-indication offering spanning solid organ transplantation, specialty oncology, hematology and cell therapy monitoring. He said the acquisition expands the company’s total addressable market to $12.5 billion across solid organ transplantation, digital and patient solutions, cell therapy and hematology, and viral-mediated cancers.About CareDxNASDAQ: CDNACareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey.The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring.This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in CareDx Right Now?Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list.While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link to see MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise.Get This Free Report Hanna discussed CareDx’s acquisition of Naveris, which he described as a leading solid tumor minimal residual disease platform for viral-mediated cancers. He said the business fits CareDx’s strategy because it is reimbursed, growing rapidly and focused on tumor-naive MRD testing for cancers including head and neck cancer, anal cancer and gynecologic malignancies. According to Hanna, Naveris has performed more than 130,000 tests and has Medicare coverage for MRD in head and neck and anal cancer. He said the company has about 100 employees in the U.S., an $1,800 Medicare reimbursement rate and approximately 100 million covered lives. Hanna said Naveris generated about $34 million in revenue in 2025 and that CareDx expects the business to grow 30% to 40% year-over-year for the next three years. Hanna said the Naveris test has greater than 95% positive predictive value and negative predictive value for HPV-positive head and neck cancer, with published literature showing an approximately four-month lead time to detect recurrence. He said the technology is covered by five patents related to proprietary detection methods in viral-mediated cancers. Hanna said CareDx plans to use its commercial infrastructure, marketing organization, patient engagement resources, mobile phlebotomy network and Epic integration work to help accelerate Naveris adoption. He said CareDx can add the Naveris order set into its Epic Aura instance to support ordering through Epic interfaces. Kennedy said the company expects the Naveris business to be neutral to EBITDA in 2026. He said integration priorities include supporting Naveris employees, aligning commercial strategy, integrating accounting and cybersecurity functions and continuing to operate the lab without interruption.Pipeline Priorities: AlloHeme, Liver and KidneyHanna said CareDx’s key pipeline initiatives include AlloHeme for hematologic oncology, AlloSure Liver for solid organ transplant and HistoMap Kidney, a tissue-based product intended to complement the company’s blood-based AlloSure assay.Hanna described AlloHeme as the company’s top pipeline priority. The test is designed for AML and MDS patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, monitoring for relapse in a setting Hanna said is not served by existing MRD solutions. He said CareDx’s goal for 2026 is to publish the manuscript from the ACROBAT trial, complete analytical verification work, submit for New York State approval and seek coverage, with a more meaningful commercial effort expected in early 2027. He said coverage could likely come in 2028.For AlloSure Liver, Hanna said the company is still completing the clinical validation trial and has not provided a commercialization timeline. He said CareDx expects to share more later this year as it determines the right indication and use case.Hanna also highlighted HistoMap Kidney, saying the company has invested significantly in the product and has one manuscript in press, with another forthcoming. He said the test is intended to provide gene-expression-based subtyping after kidney biopsy when histology is inconclusive.With Naveris added to its portfolio, Hanna said CareDx now has a multi-indication offering spanning solid organ transplantation, specialty oncology, hematology and cell therapy monitoring. He said the acquisition expands the company’s total addressable market to $12.5 billion across solid organ transplantation, digital and patient solutions, cell therapy and hematology, and viral-mediated cancers.About CareDxNASDAQ: CDNACareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey.The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring.This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in CareDx Right Now?Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list.While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link to see MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise.Get This Free Report Hanna said CareDx’s key pipeline initiatives include AlloHeme for hematologic oncology, AlloSure Liver for solid organ transplant and HistoMap Kidney, a tissue-based product intended to complement the company’s blood-based AlloSure assay. Hanna described AlloHeme as the company’s top pipeline priority. The test is designed for AML and MDS patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, monitoring for relapse in a setting Hanna said is not served by existing MRD solutions. He said CareDx’s goal for 2026 is to publish the manuscript from the ACROBAT trial, complete analytical verification work, submit for New York State approval and seek coverage, with a more meaningful commercial effort expected in early 2027. He said coverage could likely come in 2028. For AlloSure Liver, Hanna said the company is still completing the clinical validation trial and has not provided a commercialization timeline. He said CareDx expects to share more later this year as it determines the right indication and use case. Hanna also highlighted HistoMap Kidney, saying the company has invested significantly in the product and has one manuscript in press, with another forthcoming. He said the test is intended to provide gene-expression-based subtyping after kidney biopsy when histology is inconclusive. With Naveris added to its portfolio, Hanna said CareDx now has a multi-indication offering spanning solid organ transplantation, specialty oncology, hematology and cell therapy monitoring. He said the acquisition expands the company’s total addressable market to $12.5 billion across solid organ transplantation, digital and patient solutions, cell therapy and hematology, and viral-mediated cancers.About CareDxNASDAQ: CDNACareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey.The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring.This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in CareDx Right Now?Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list.While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link to see MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise.Get This Free Report CareDx, IncNASDAQ: CDNAis a precision diagnostics company focused on the care of transplant patients. The firm develops and commercializes non‐invasive tests designed to detect organ transplant rejection and infection risk, helping physicians make informed management decisions throughout the post‐transplant journey. The company's core product portfolio includes AlloMap®, a gene expression profiling test for heart transplant recipients, and AlloSure®, a donor‐derived cell‐free DNA assay used primarily in kidney transplant monitoring. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com. Before you consider CareDx, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified thefive stocksthat top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and CareDx wasn't on the list. While CareDx currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys. 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Tra ciauscolo e sansho, Pierpaolo Ferracuti, già stellato al Retroscena di Porto San Giorgio, porta a Senigallia la sua visione di cucina Giapponese, contemporanea e adriatica. Da sempre conosciuta come una delle mete golose più importanti d’Italia -forte com’è del duopolio Uliassi-Cedroni– Senigallia si prepara ad accogliere un’altra meta gourmet, stavolta ispirata dalla cucina giapponese, ma sempre con presupposti stellati. Si tratta di Noren, inaugurato ufficialmente il 5 giugno: un progetto gastronomico che porta la firma di Pierpaolo Ferracuti e si propone di offrire una visione essenziale e contemporanea della tradizione culinaria del sol levante in un ambiente intimo e raccolto. Il nome scelto per il locale richiama la classica tenda posta all’ingresso delle botteghe in Giappone, un simbolo che rappresenta l’invito a varcare una soglia tra la vita quotidiana e il rituale della tavola. Chi è Pierpaolo Ferracuti Classe 1986 e originario di San Benedetto del Tronto, Ferracuti ha costruito la sua identità culinaria partendo dalle radici profonde nei ristoranti di famiglia per poi aprirsi a orizzonti decisamente più ampi. Dopo aver iniziato gli studi universitari in logopedia a Roma, ha deciso di seguire la propria passione per la cucina trasferendosi nel nord Europa, dove ha affinato la tecnica in realtà di prestigio come il Kontrast di Oslo, seguita da una determinante esperienza all’Osteria Francescana sotto la guida di Massimo Bottura. Nel 2018 ha inaugurato Retroscena a Porto San Giorgio, un’insegna che ha saputo distinguersi rapidamente nel panorama nazionale ottenendo la stella Michelin nel 2022 e che ha lasciato nel 2025 al socio Richard Abou Zaki. Cosa si mangia da Noren La proposta gastronomica di Noren è guidata da Alessandro Nulvetti, chef che vanta un curriculum costruito tra Italia e Francia presso cucine di alto livello come il Pavillon Ledoyen di Parigi e il Contraste di Milano, dove ha sviluppato una filosofia culinaria basata sul rigore tecnico e su una ricerca costante dedicata alle fermentazioni e all’equilibrio. Il percorso offerto agli ospiti inizia con una sezione di piccoli piatti da condividere, che tracciano una linea ideale tra Giappone e Adriatico: “potato sarada” arricchita con ciauscolo e sansho, o gamberetti rosa con alga kombu e salsa al sesamo e i pomodorini ciliegino marinati in salsa ponzu. Dalla griglia arrivano proposte come l’ombrina del Gargano al miso bianco accompagnata da una originale insalata russa di edamame e le tipiche polpettine tsukune di maiale aromatizzate con zenzero e umeboshi, e non poteva mancare una sezione dedicata ai fritti, con il karaage di pollo con maionese allo yuzu kosho. Oltre agli immancabili sashimi e tataki (di palamita), si potrà assaggiare una specialità tipica di Kyoto: il saba-zushi, sushi pressato di sgombro marinato. Nella tradizione giapponese, i sostanziosi piatti salati che chiudono il pasto prima del dolce sono chiamati shime, e nel menu di Noren sono presenti: yaki udon saltati con garum di gamberetti rosa o il gyūtan don, una preparazione a base di riso e lingua di manzo condita con peperoncino e coriandolo. Tra i dolci si possono assaggiare i dorayaki fatti in casa con marmellata di azuki e zenzero o una panna cotta al lemongrass e zenzero con caramello. Ad accompagnare i piatti è stata pensata una carta del beverage curata da Simone Francioni, che mette in risalto sake artigianali e vini naturali di produttori indipendenti, mentre la sala sarà il regno di Irina Natalia Marianna Naumko, che promette tanta attenzione quanta leggerezza e spontaneità. Tra continui rimandi tra la tradizione marchigiana e le ricette giapponesi, Senigallia sembra aver trovato un’altra insegna con le idee chiare e una cucina di grande personalità.

Archivo - Moto de agua. - PEXELS ALMERÍA 7 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) - El Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar (Almería) afronta su primer verano con las motos de agua prohibidas de forma permanente en toda su franja marítimo-litoral protegida, una medida que ha cambiado ya la imagen de calas, playas naturales y zonas de reserva marina tras años de quejas vecinales por la presencia de estas embarcaciones en enclaves sensibles del espacio natural. La restricción, recogida en una resolución de la Delegación Territorial de Sostenibilidad, Medio Ambiente y Economía Azul en Almería, publicada en el Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) el 9 de diciembre de 2025, impide la actividad motonáutica en el litoral protegido del parque con el objetivo de preservar hábitats marinos y litorales de interés prioritario, zonas de reserva integral y áreas de especial fragilidad ambiental. La prohibición culmina una reivindicación de la Coordinadora de Asociaciones de los Pueblos del Cabo de Gata, integrada por 13 asociaciones vecinales y entidades conservacionistas, que había pedido a la dirección del parque natural que prohibiera o restringiera "en todo lo posible" el uso de motos de agua por el riesgo para los bañistas y por sus efectos sobre la flora y la fauna acuática. Su portavoz, José Francisco Cano, ha explicado a Europa Press que la medida fue "consecuencia directa de una propuesta" elevada por el colectivo en una reunión sobre la gestión del parque, dentro de un documento más amplio sobre los problemas del espacio protegido. Aquella reclamación se ha traducido ahora en un cambio visible en la costa. "La situación ha cambiado sustancialmente, es muy difícil ver una moto de agua ahora mismo", ha asegurado. "CADA AÑO ERA PEOR" El contraste con los veranos anteriores es, según Cano, claro. "Cada año era peor", ha resumido antes de afirmar que las motos de agua "campaban a sus anchas por todo el parque natural" en un escenario de "poquísimo control" sobre la velocidad y sobre el acceso a zonas no permitidas. Para la Coordinadora, ese contexto explica que la prohibición sea la respuesta adecuada. Cano ha defendido que la medida ayudará a mejorar la convivencia en playas y calas y a reforzar el cuidado del espacio natural. "El incumplimiento antes era generalizado y por eso se demuestra que la medida que se ha tomado es la adecuada", ha remarcado. Uno de los ejemplos más claros de ese cambio se aprecia, según Cano, en el puerto deportivo de San José, que antes funcionaba como punto de salida de motos de agua hacia el litoral protegido y en el que ahora ya no queda ninguna embarcación de este tipo. Cano ha admitido que aún puede producirse alguna infracción puntual, aunque ha subrayado que la realidad que observa ahora el colectivo es que "no se ven motos de agua" en el litoral del parque, por lo que "parece que hay un cumplimiento generalizado" de la prohibición. AFECCIONES AMBIENTALES Y SANCIONES La resolución del BOJA justifica la prohibición por las afecciones que esta actividad puede generar en el espacio protegido, entre ellas la contaminación acústica, las emisiones de gases tóxicos, los vertidos de combustible y aceite, el riesgo de colisiones con especies que nadan en superficie o a poca profundidad, la disminución de la calidad del agua y el aumento del riesgo de accidentes náuticos. El documento recoge además que en los últimos años la navegación de motos acuáticas había proliferado dentro de la milla náutica protegida, con presión sobre calas o playas naturales no balizadas, zonas de reserva integral marina de especial fragilidad y formaciones de cuevas marinas de difícil acceso. Los datos sancionadores también reflejan la presión que estas embarcaciones han mantenido en el litoral almeriense, con 45 expedientes abiertos por Capitanía Marítima de Almería durante 2025 por infracciones relacionadas con el uso y manejo de motos náuticas en la provincia. Hasta la fecha, se han resuelto nueve de estos procedimientos, todos ellos con resolución sancionadora, con multas por un importe total de 42.500 euros y cuantías de entre 2.000 y 7.000 euros. Las principales infracciones detectadas están vinculadas a la navegación en zonas de baño balizadas, tanto con riesgo como sin riesgo para los bañistas, maniobras temerarias, velocidad excesiva para las circunstancias de la zona, falta de titulación suficiente, ausencia del seguro obligatorio de responsabilidad civil en vigor y navegación durante la noche.

Your story in this week’s issue, “Constellation,” is drawn from your novel “L’anniversario” (“The Anniversary”), which won the prestigious Premio Strega in 2025. It’s told from the perspective of a man who, ten years after cutting off his parents, reflects on their lives and on his upbringing. How did the idea for the story come to you? It came to me while I was teaching, evidence that it’s not always the teacher who shows the students the path to a story; often it’s the other way around. In this case, the real spark was a course called Writing the Family, which I’ve taught at Rice University several times, and whose subject fosters a particular intensity in the classroom. Family, as a theme, brings with it two elements that raise the temperature of any story: politics, and our most primordial emotions, which is pretty much everything that interests me in literature. The first time I taught the class, one thing struck me most of all: the students’ stories were full of pain, and suffering within the family was perceived as an inescapable fate. They seemed to me like Minotaurs imprisoned in their labyrinths, convinced not only that they were monsters but that trying to get out—or even merely imagining doing so—was a crime, despite the violence in their narratives. One day, out of pure instinct, and because I always like doing the assignments I give my students, I began writing a story that was the exact opposite: a man decides to find the exit and leave, to escape from the labyrinth of a painful family, simply because he feels he has the right to do so. Familial estrangement, as you’ve noted in the past, is often considered a taboo subject. Did this affect your writing process? I do think it’s taboo generally, and even more so in a society like Italy’s, where family comes far before country, and the laws of the family before those of the country. All of which is to say, blood ties supersede an individual’s rights. The taboo is calling into question what a society instills in its people—all of its people—without their even noticing. We are taught to “honor thy father and thy mother,” to think of being someone’s child as a debt to be paid off in the course of our life, regardless of our lived experience within the family. The taboo requires building filial relationships on guilt rather than on rights, and it forbids any questioning of the family institution. I believe that literature’s mission is to pry open taboos, to contest narratives imposed by whatever power. This can’t help but shape the process of writing, which demands an added force, even an added fury, because contesting official power—which burrows into us—requires a certain recklessness. And so the writing of the story happened like a fever. The first draft of the novel took twenty days. Over the next three years, I wrote twenty-two versions, trying to make every sentence say what it needed to—without relish, without showiness, and, above all, without passing judgment on my characters. The narrator seems to have no remorse about having severed ties with his family. Indeed, he describes the decade that followed as “the best ten years” of his life. Why, then, do you think he decides to commemorate this anniversary, as it were, by revisiting the past, especially the painful episode of domestic violence on which “Constellation” centers? Remorse has a moral slant, therefore it exists entirely within taboo. There’s a crucial passage in the novel where, in the course of a few lines, the narrator switches from the verb “abandon” to the verb “retreat.” “Can one abandon one’s parents?” he asks himself. He then refines the question: “Can one retreat from them?” That verbal shift is like a Copernican revolution. It marks the point where the protagonist essentially moves from submission to a taboo to assertion of a right. From the guilt that freezes him in a permanent state of expiation, to the claiming of something simple: the right to feel safe. We act as though it’s scandalous to treat familial bonds like other bonds, as things that one can break if one so chooses, particularly if they put one in danger. That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women. And that’s why I consider “The Anniversary” a deeply political book; cauterizing empathy toward victims of violence in order to shore up an institution—in this story, the institution of a certain kind of patriarchal family—is a political choice in service of a particular social project. “It’s still not clear to me whether my father ever actually hit my mother,” the narrator prefaces, before recounting the night he came home to find police officers in his parents’ apartment, his mother covered in blood. The details he goes on to provide seem to clearly indicate that his father did strike his mother. What accounts for the narrator’s lingering doubts? I think you’ve touched on one of the novel’s central points, though it’s not so much about doubt itself. The narrator, not having witnessed the incident, still clings to doubt, but for the reader the matter is clear: the episode is the culmination of a longer, subtler violence that goes back years, and was normalized by the members of that family and by an entire society. The blood in the mother’s hair is evidence of a personal and political violence that the narrator calls into question. But this is the beginning of that calling, the first crack. Those lingering doubts you mention might also be seen as a last vestige of credulity, of fear. The fact that the narrator is a man is important. His telling of the story is the result of his refusal, as a man, of his patriarchal inheritance. He rejects the father’s narrative, which renders the mother not only subordinate but invisible. In doing so, though, the narrator realizes that he had believed his father’s narrative for so long that he knows nothing about his own mother and now has to invent her. It’s why he places her at the center of his story. The narrator struggles to make sense of the, at times, shifting power dynamic between his parents, framing their behavior as adhering to a “script.” Do you think we all play a particular role within our families, dysfunctional or otherwise? I’m interested in the novel as a machine, and in what Milan Kundera called the “wisdom of uncertainty,” which is precisely what literature, at its best, produces. By freeing us from dogma, it also necessarily consigns us to uncertainty. To your question, I want to answer on two levels. The first is the sociological, or political, one: when an individual enters a family—or any other institution—they tend to settle into dominant cultural models. It’s a way of simplifying, of resolving complexity, like buying fromIKEA: you follow the instructions. From this follow both the political dimension and a certain form of ignorance as to the source of so much unhappiness—and not only on the family front. The second level is that of the novel, whose task is to plumb the depths of the human condition. For me, writing means trying to get close enough to each character to feel their heart beating, which challenges the first level, because human beings are much more complex and contradictory than sociological simplifications. They follow the “instructions,” in part, but they are also inhabited by ghosts, by memories, by the need for love. It makes writing a marvellous adventure in knowledge. The story is framed as one that the narrator himself is writing, and throughout it, he intimates that he’s not being entirely faithful to fact: “It’s just a retrospective wish, another invention.” Why does he go to pains to qualify his memories? And should we trust his narrative more or less as a result? One thing that has always fascinated me is the coexistence of two beliefs: that our personality—what makes us who we are—is formed in the earliest years of life, and that we retain hardly any memory of what happened to us in those years. It suggests that we remain a mystery to ourselves throughout our lives. I like to think that art is the little probe we send to look around in the black box, though always with the knowledge that what it reveals may be pure invention. The narrator is caught up in a process of rewriting every story he has inherited, including the version of himself that he has invented over the years. Uncertainty is his territory, and it is also the territory of his painful but necessary rebirth. “The Anniversary” comes out, in English, on August 25th. What has it been like to revisit the story in another language? Receiving Geoffrey Brock’s translation of the novel was a true revelation. Not only because of its superlative quality, but for an even more profound reason: when I read it, I thought, This—in English, in the English of a poet—is the actual novel I wanted to write but, for language reasons, couldn’t. I had to write it in Italian, but it was as though I had thought it in English. Geoff’s version seemed to me the original, not a translation. And this epiphany led to another important realization: that I had written this novel—in Houston, where I live—with American readers partly in mind. This means that I had instinctively been trying to draw out of this “Italian story” something more universal, something that, while it certainly concerns my country, might also, in some measure, concern anyone else. ♦ (Bajani’s responses were translated, from the Italian, by Geoffrey Brock.)

China prepara la construcción de una enorme isla flotante.SegúnInteresting Engineering,el enclave tiene el objetivo de trabajar la energía nuclear, será alimentado por reactores de sal fundida y servirá comoterminal de transferencia de contenedores, centro energético y estación de carga para buques. El proyecto corre a cargo delastillero Jiangnan,que presentó este innovador proyecto durante la Exposición Internacional de Transporte Marítimo Posidonia en Atenas, Grecia, el martes 3 de junio. La empresacon sede en Shangháies una de las instalaciones de construcción naval más grandes e importantes de China. La empresa, según recoge el medio de comunicación, Filial de la Corporación Estatal de Construcción Naval de China (CSSC) y durante el evento describió la iniciativa como un nuevo modelo de logística oceánica de cero emisiones, que fusiona el transporte de carga, la producción de energía y la generación de combustible en una única plataformaoffshore. Para sustentarse de energía, esta plataforma flotante estaría alimentada por avanzados reactores de sal fundida que usan sal licuada tanto como combustible. Los reactores pueden almacenargrandes cantidades de energía térmica.No dependen del agua para enfriarse. La empresa constructora subrayó, durante el congreso griego, que la plataforma funcionaría como el "corazón cero carbono" de una red más amplia de transporte marítimo. Además del reactor, integraría paneles solares, aerogeneradores, sistemas de producción de hidrógeno, unidades de síntesis de combustibles verdes, así como infraestructura de suministro eléctrico. La instalación es multipropósito.En alta mar produciría electricidad y combustibles marinos bajos en carbono,incluido el amoníaco. El interior del lugar podría utilizarse para alimentar las operaciones de terminales, cargar buques alimentadores eléctricos y suministrar combustible a los barcos a lo largo de las principales rutas comerciales. Los propietarios del astillero de Jiangnan quieren que la isla flotante se convierta en "un nuevo ecosistema para la logística de contenedores oceánicos sin emisiones" y proporcione una "solución pionera para la transformación neutral en carbono de la industria naviera global". Según la empresa, una de las mayores ventajas del proyecto es latecnología de reactor de sales fundidas (MSR).A diferencia de los reactores tradicionales, el MRS opera a una presión cercana a la atmosférica. Reduce el riesgo de explosiones o fugas de vapor a alta presión, que pueden dispersar materiales radiactivos. "Los reactores de sal fundida evitan inherentemente el riesgo de fusión del núcleo ytienen características inherentes de seguridad y no proliferación",explicaron los portavoces de la compañía durante el evento griego. "Cuando el refrigerante de sal fundida entra en contacto con las temperaturas ambientales, puede solidificarse rápidamente, reduciendo considerablemente el riesgo de fugas relacionadas con accidentes".

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Debido a la visita del Papa León XIV a España,RTVEmodificará su programación habitual para ofrecer una extensa cobertura de este acontecimiento. En este sentido, La 1 emitirá una programación especial para informar en directosobre los actos que el pontífice protagonizará en Madrid, Barcelona y las Islas Canarias, lo que provocará que algunos espacios desaparezcan o se vean afectados.Mañaneros 360será uno de los principales damnificados por estos especiales. El lunes 8 de junio, a partir de las 10:15 horas, Alejandra Herranz capitaneará en La 1 y en el 24 Horas de la pública un programa especial que seguirá muy de cerca el encuentro del Papa León XIV en las Cortes Generales y con la Conferencia Episcopal. Por este motivo,Mañaneros 360verá reducida su duración considerablemente,puesto que comenzará a partir de las 13:00 horas. El martes 9 de junio, el matinal de Javier Ruiz y Adela González volverá a perder minutos debido a la llegada del pontífice a Barcelona. Y es que Alejandra Herranz y Lorenzo Milápresentarán un programa especial a partir de las 12:00 horas, narrando la llegada del Papa León XIV al aeropuerto de El Prat y su posterior visita a la catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulàlia,donde realizará una oración a las 13:00 horas. El miércoles 10 de junio volverá a suceder algo similar.A partir de las 10:35 horas, Alejandra Herranz y Lorenzo Milá volverán a conducir una retransmisión especialcon la visita del pontífice a la cárcel de Brians y a Montserrat, donde el Papa recorrerá la basílica y tomará un almuerzo con la comunidad de monjes benedictinos. De esta forma,Mañaneros 360solo emitirá los últimos minutos del programa. El jueves 11 de junio,con la visita del Papa León XIV a Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, TVE volverá a apostar por un especial informativo conducido por Herranz a partir de las 12:40 horas. Es por ello queMañaneros 360sufrirá un nuevo recorte para así dar la última hora sobre el encuentro del pontífice con personas migrantes en el puerto de Arguineguín. Para terminar la semana, el viernes 12 de junio, Alejandra Herranz capitaneará nuevamente una retransmisión especial para seguir la visita del Papa a un centro de migrantes, la misa en el Puerto de Santa Cruz y la ceremonia de despedida desde el aeropuerto internacional de Tenerife Norte. Debido a la larga duración de esta jornada, de momentono se sabe siMañaneros 360se verá recortado nuevamente o se cancelará completamente su emisión. Debido a la visita del Papa León XIV a España,RTVEmodificará su programación habitual para ofrecer una extensa cobertura de este acontecimiento. En este sentido, La 1 emitirá una programación especial para informar en directosobre los actos que el pontífice protagonizará en Madrid, Barcelona y las Islas Canarias, lo que provocará que algunos espacios desaparezcan o se vean afectados.Mañaneros 360será uno de los principales damnificados por estos especiales.

File photo | Photo Credit: Kesavan A N 1612@Chennai Tata Steelmay have to defer the timeline of its 1.25-billion-pound UK project for transitioning to a low-carbon steel-making process by six to eight months, as the company is facing delays in "securing access to electricity". As part of its decarbonisation plan, Tata Steel is setting up the UK's largest low-carbon EAF (electric arc furnace) project of 3.2 million tonnes capacity at Port Talbot with 1.25 billion pounds of investment to replace its now-shut blast furnace plant of similar capacity. Before experiencing delays in securing power access, the company was looking to begin operations of the EAF project by late 2027 or early 2028. "While we are working with ESO (Electricity System Operator) and National Grid for the new electrical infrastructure, National Grid has formally alerted to us that their connectivity project is delayed," said Koushik Chatterjee, Executive Director (ED) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tata Steel. The National Grid has informed about some potential delays versus the original planned date of the high voltage connection, he said, adding that the company is working with all the stakeholders, including the UK government, to mitigate the impact and develop revised schedules. The official noted that major demolition works at the site have been completed, and fabrication and delivery of equipment are continuing at a pace. Securing access to higher-power electricity is critical for the planned transition. The project, built up with 500 million pounds of government support, aims to reduce site-level CO2 emissions by 90 per cent - equivalent to 5 million tonnes annually. Meanwhile, on Wednesday (June 3), the project site at Port Talbotwitnessed a fire incident. However, all personnel were accounted for and evacuated from the area safely, Tata Steel UK said on Thursday. Chatterjee further said that his company is working with National Grid and the UK government to resolve the issues. "We are working with the UK government, the National Grid and (Electricity System Operator(ESO), which is the electricity supplier, to see if we can mitigate it, but somewhere between six months to eight months will certainly be there, maybe higher, after we have built the plant," Chatterjee said, responding to a question on whether the company is seeing any delays in commissioning the project . The official said Tata Steel is working out if the duration of the delay can be reduced, but ruled out any possibility of avoiding the situation. "We are actively working to see if we can reduce it (the delay) further, but there will be some imminent delays," the ED & CFO said without sharing further details. In May 2024, Tata Steel signed a connection offer with the Electricity System Operator (ESO). The agreement involves National Grid building new electrical infrastructure capable of powering the 3.2 million-tonne electric arc furnace by the end of 2027. As per information shared by Tata Steel, NESO (the National Energy System Operator) is a public body which manages the connection process, including the connection contract with TSUK. NESO also manages the operations of the electricity grid in the UK. National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is a private company that builds, owns, and maintains the connection. A Tata Steel spokesperson said: "This is a major industrial project, and like all projects of this scale, timelines continue to evolve as detailed engineering, construction, and infrastructure work progresses. "While we are still discussing potential adjustments to the commissioning timetable, we are working closely with National Grid, our construction partners, and the UK government to deliver the project safely and as quickly as possible." The Tata Steel Group is one of the world's leading steel producers, with an annual crude steel production capacity of 35 million tonnes. It is also among the most geographically diversified steel companies globally. Published on June 7, 2026 Terms & conditions|Institutional Subscriber

Una nota del viceministro delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti informa sul fatto che Edoardo Rixi parteciperà lunedì 8 giugno a Lussemburgo al Consiglio dei Ministri dei Trasporti dell’Unione Europea in rappresentanza del Governo italiano. Nel corso dei lavori l’Italia porterà all’attenzione dei partner europei due questioni strategiche per la competitività del sistema economico e logistico nazionale: la revisione delle politiche legate all’Ets nel settore marittimo e gli effetti della crisi nel Golfo Persico sulle catene di approvvigionamento e sui trasporti internazionali. “L’Italia sosterrà un approccio pragmatico che concili sostenibilità ambientale e competitività delle imprese, chiedendo correttivi al sistema Ets per evitare distorsioni del mercato e penalizzazioni per i porti europei rispetto agli scali extra Ue, con possibili ricadute negative sull’economia reale e sulla portualità nazionale” si legge nella comunicazione. Che poi aggiunge: “Sarà inoltre posta attenzione alla crisi nell’area del Golfo, che continua a incidere su costi logistici, tempi di consegna e stabilità delle catene di approvvigionamento, rendendo necessario un impegno europeo per rafforzare la resilienza del sistema produttivo e logistico continentale”. Il Mit spiega infine che, a margine del Consiglio, sono previsti incontri bilaterali con rappresentanti delle istituzioni europee e dei principali Paesi membri per approfondire i dossier infrastrutturali e della mobilità di maggiore interesse strategico per l’Italia. “L’obiettivo della partecipazione italiana sarà tutelare gli interessi nazionali e contribuire alla definizione di una politica europea dei trasporti sostenibile, competitiva e capace di rispondere alle nuove sfide economiche e geopolitiche” conclude la nota. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

By:Joshua GlennJune 7, 2026 An installment inEMANATIONS, a series of posts featuring 10 of Josh Glenn’s favorite examples ofRadium Age-era fine artthat explore a particular proto-sf-adjacent theme. In this case, that theme is COSMIC AWE. The sub-theme, meanwhile, is… STARS WHEEL IN PURPLE My moniker for this sub-theme is borrowed froma 1931 poem by H.D.that reads, in part: “Stars wheel in purple, yours is not so rare / as Hesperus, nor yet so great a star / as bright Aldeboran or Sirius.” 1SUN, MOON, SIMULTANEOUS 1 Robert Delauney’s “Soleil, lune, simultané 1” (1913) Robert Delaunay’s spiritual beliefs were rooted in a mystical interpretation of color and light. Though he shared the abstract interests of artists like Kandinsky — who was deeply influenced by Theosophy — Delaunay’s approach was more grounded in scientific color theory, specifically the “simultaneous contrast” ideas of Michel Eugène Chevreul. He transformed these scientific observations into a mystical framework where color became a “thing in itself” with its own expressive power. He believed that art could reveal a hidden universal harmony through the interaction of colors — a concept that he and his wife, the equally talented Sonia Delaunay, called Simultaneity. In 1913 Delaunay adopted the sun and moon as abstract symbols of enlightenment, first opposed and then merging into a single, multi-colored disk. In art works such as the one shown here, which suggests the rhythmic movement of the cosmos, he deployed the primary colors together with their complements. Pepe Karmel suggests that Delaunay’s goal seems to have been “spiritual seduction, leading the viewer through color towards divine light.” The circular frame and swirling forms represent the universe, with the “sun” and “moon” suggested by opposing intensities of light. 2PLANET MERCURY PASSING IN FRONT OF THE SUN Giacomo Balla’s “Planet Mercury passing in front of the Sun” (1914) Balla’s hobby as an amateur astronomer influenced at least some of his fellow Futurist artists to shift their focus from urban “machinism” to the vaster forces of nature — and what Balla called the “deepest essence of the universe.” This painting depicts the transit of Mercury — when that planet passes directly between the Sun and Earth, appearing as a tiny black dot crossing the solar disk — that took place in 1914. Balla’s goal was to represent the view through a telescope (magnified and filtered) and simultaneously the view with the naked eye. The sun is represented here (at least) three times: as a large orange sphere, and as two overlapping smaller spheres. Mercury appears as a black dot traveling on a curved path across the smallest of the sun-forms. PS: Alongside Fortunato Depero, in 1915 Balla would co-sign the “Futurist Reconstruction of the Universe” manifesto. Excerpt: We will give skeleton and flesh to the invisible, the impalpable, the imponderable and the imperceptible. We will find abstract equivalents for all the forms and elements of the universe, and then we will combine them according to the caprice of our inspiration, to shape plastic complexes which we will set in motion. PS: Lest it seem as though I am advocating for Balla’s worldview in its entirety, I should note that there are several truly abhorrent aspects — including but not confined to aggressive elitism, militant nationalism, a giddy eagerness for global warfare, and a demand to dissolve boundaries between art and extreme politics — of the otherwise compelling manifesto quoted here. 3ASTRAL RHYTHMS Gerardo Dottori’s “Ritmi astrali” (1916) Using a vibrant palette and swirling, rhythmic forms, the Futurist Dottori attempts to convey the rhythmic movement of celestial bodies and the energy of the cosmos. This abstract painting illustrates the Futurists’ obsession with speed, energy, and the “vortex” of modern life… while projecting those concepts onto a kind of astral plane. This could also be categorized as DIAGRAMMATIC SUBLIME. 4ROAR OF SPACE Johannes Molzahn’s “Roar of Space” (1919) Molzahn, a German artist associated with Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, and later, Constructivism, has been called a “forgotten architect of abstraction.” In 1919, Molzahn published a “Manifesto of Absolute Expressionism,” which argues that art should act as a symbol for a grander cosmic force. In this woodcut print, using geometric, abstract forms he portrays the universe as a dynamic, vibrating entity — a massive, precise dynamo of sorts — rather than a static void. 5THE NEW PLANET Konstantin Yuon’s “The New Planet” (1921) In this allegorical painting, the artist, a Russian painter associated with the avant-garde movement Mir Iskusstva, depicts a massive, glowing red planet rising into the sky, accompanied by celebratory beams of light. The artist was also a theatre designer (Sergei Diaghilev was editor of Mir Iskusstva’s eponymous magazine); and the painting — which is surely intended to put us in mind of the xenon searchlights outside a theater on a play or movie’s opening night — began as a sketch for a stage curtain at the Bolshoi. The 1917 October Revolution is compared to a cosmic event; the tiny people witnessing the birth of the new Soviet society react with awe and delight. One can also find a dark side to this painting, though. Some of the figures are not celebrating but falling, dead, or fleeing in terror. Whether you welcome or abhor the revolution, you’re forced to acknowledge that its triumph comes at an immense human cost. 6TWO WORLDS Henrietta Shore’s “Two Worlds” (c. 1921) Like many of her contemporaries in the Transcendental Painting Group, an artist collective established in Taos (NM), some years after this painting was created, whose shared goal was to depict “imaginative realms that are idealistic and spiritual,” the Canadian artist Henrietta Shore was inspired by Theosophy and Kandinsky. Two Worldsaims to evoke in viewers a sense of “cosmic awe” — i.e., that profound sense of wonder, transcendence, and self-diminishment/dissolution one experiences when confronted by the immense vastness of the universe. As the title suggests, Shore was also concerned with depicting the rhythmic harmony that exists (or so she and others believe) between realms or “spheres” of existence, such as the inner and outer world, say, or the Light and the Dark. Compare, in this respect, with Delauney’s “Soleil, lune, simultané 1” (1913) above. 7ORBITAL TRAJECTORY OF A PLANET HURTLING TOWARD THE SUN Ivan Kudriashev’s “Orbital Trajectory of a Planet Hurtling Toward the Sun” (1926) Ivan Kudriashev was a painter, graphic artist, theatrical designer, and interior designer; he was a student of Kazimir Malevich, who in 1915 developed Suprematism, a radical abstract art movement that reduced art to fundamental geometric shapes in search of the “supremacy of pure feeling” over objective reality. Ivan’s father, Alexei, meanwhile, was a carpenter who worked as a model-maker for the pioneering aerospace engineer Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (aka the “father of cosmonautics”). From 1918 on, under the influence of Tsiolkovsky’s innovative theories on space exploration and rocket physics, Ivan turned to the problems of cosmic abstract painting — as filtered through Suprematism. His so-called Space series, one reads, represents a mode of “interplanetary-dynamic abstraction.” Which is to say that unlike pure Suprematism, which was non-representational, Kudriashev’s Space series explored the physical mechanics of the universe. “Orbital Trajectory of a Planet Hurtling Toward the Sun” uses bold, tilted geometric structures to convey the energy of a planet’s movement through space. And it deploys a “cross-section of colors” to represent celestial phenomena that were, at the time, still theoretical. An effort to give visionary form to the imperceptible. 8DEEPENED IMPULSE Kandinsky’s “Deepened Impulse” (1928) Kandinsky’s work became more intellectually sophisticated and analytical during his tenure at the Bauhaus (1922–1933), during which time he shifted from lyrical abstraction to geometric abstraction. He remained deeply interested in Theosophy and Eastern Mysticism, and in mathematics. He thus viewed the fourth dimension not merely as a mathematical or spatial concept, but as a crucial, mystical, and spiritual realm that art could access. Even as the world became increasingly materialistic, the fourth dimension represented a “hidden, universal reality” beneath the surface, to which abstract art — specifically via geometric forms like the circle — could provide a gateway. My favorite Kandinsky paintings are resonant meditations on the spiritual / mathematical power of the circle form. Deepened Impulse, which features spherical shapes floating against a dark, expansive background, is often interpreted as a representation of the cosmos. The nebulae-like washes of color around the shapes evoke energy, motion, and the “music of the spheres.” Here Kandinsky attempts to replace merely 3D, “materialistic” representation with a 4D, “spiritual” experience. 9STAR GAZER Agnes Pelton’s “Star Gazer” (1929) As a founding member of the Transcendental Painting Group (mentioned above), Pelton aimed to use color and form to carry art “beyond the appearance of the physical world.” Created shortly after Pelton first began visiting the California desert,Star Gazerreflects the artist’s deep interest in Theosophy and the “cosmic communion” between the spiritual and celestial realms. At the center of the painting, a multicolored bud or lotus-like flower sits before an azure vessel — representing a human pilgrim ready to receive heavenly inspiration. A single, luminous star sits at the apex of the composition, guiding the pilgrim toward a higher plane of consciousness. 10THE PLANET Alexander Calder’s “The Planet” (1933) Calder’s fascination with astronomy stemmed from a desire to represent the cosmos as a dynamic, interconnected system. This desire, one hears, was influenced by a 1922 experience in which — while traveling on a ship off Guatemala, he woke on deck to see a fiery red sunrise on one side and the moon as a silver coin on the other. He’d often cite such “detached bodies floating in space” as the ideal source for his subsequent art forms. He used kinetic mobiles and “universes” to capture the delicate, balanced, and energetic nature of space, thus translating Einsteinian physics into art. In the early ’30s, Calder’s work underwent a profound transformation, shifting from figurative wire sculptures and theCirque Caldertoward pure abstraction and kinetic art. In 1934, he’d begin creating his first outdoor works, experimenting with larger, more durable, and industrially produced sheet metal. This ink drawing — which reminds me of a subsequent artist, Edward Gorey — was produced just before that turning point in his career. *** Josh Glenn’s EMANATIONS series includes the following installments:CATASTROPHE:DECLINE & FALL|DYING EARTH|ECO-CATASTROPHE.COSMIC AWE:DEEP TIME|STARS WHEEL IN PURPLE|IS THERE LIFE ON MARS.DEHUMANIZATION:CYBORG MANIFESTO | MECHANIZATION.& many others. MORE RADIUM AGE SCI FI ON HILOBROW:RADIUM AGE SERIES from THE MIT PRESS: In-depth info on each book in the series; a sneak peek at what’s coming in the months ahead; the secret identity of the series’ advisory panel; and more. |RADIUM AGE: TIMELINE: Notes on proto-sf publications and related events from 1900–1935. |RADIUM AGE POETRY: Proto-sf and science-related poetry from 1900–1935. |RADIUM AGE ART: Proto-sf and science-related fine art from 1900–1935. |RADIUM AGE 100: A list (now somewhat outdated) of Josh’s 100 favorite proto-sf novels from the genre’s emergent Radium Age |SISTERS OF THE RADIUM AGE: A resource compiled by Lisa Yaszek.

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On 20 May 2026, the Indian rupee (INR) hit anall-time lowof₹96.96 against the US dollar (USD). While the INR has depreciated by an average of 4-5% annually against the USD, the fall in the last one year has been much higher. Over the last one year, the INR has depreciated from around₹85 to around₹96, resulting in a depreciation of more than 12%. In this article, we will examine how rupee depreciation impacts your investments and how you can guard your investment portfolio. A depreciating rupee leads to costlier imports. Crude oil is one of India’s biggest imports. Costlier crude oil imports make transportation of goods and people more expensive, thereby increasing inflation. If inflation rises above 4% — the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s target — and stays higher for a longer period, the central bank will have to hike interest rates. Higher interest rates will make borrowing costlier for corporates, resulting in a higher interest payout. Higher interest costs will reduce corporate profitability. Higher interest costs can make some projects, such as roadways, power projects, and other infrastructure projects with a higher debt component, unviable. If the company is unable to service its debt obligations, the project may become a non-performing asset (NPA). All these can hurt the share prices of listed companies operating such projects. Lower share prices can adversely impact the returns from direct equity investments and mutual funds investing in these companies. At the individual level, banks will pass on higher interest rates to their borrowers by increasing rates on floating-rate home loans and other loans. Also, new loans (personal, vehicle, home loans, etc.) will come with higher interest rates. With borrowing becoming costly, borrowers may either reduce the size of their new loans or drop them altogether. With demand for new loans declining, the growth of banks and NBFCs will be adversely affected, impacting their profitability. Also, higher interest rates can make it difficult for existing borrowers to service EMIs on floating-rate loans, thereby increasing NPAs. All these can adversely impact the share prices of listed banks and NBFCs. In this manner, a fallingrupeecan lead to higher inflation, which in turn can raise interest rates. Higher interest rates are usually not good for stock markets, as they impact the profitability of banks and other corporates. Thus, a falling rupee can adversely affect returns from direct equity investments and equity mutual funds. Adepreciating rupeeputs pressure on the government's fiscal deficit and G-sec bond yields. Over the last one year, yields on the 10-year government bonds (G-secs) have risen from around 6.25% to around 7.00%. The G-sec yields and bond prices have an inverse relationship. Over the last one year, as G-sec yields have been climbing, the bond prices have been falling. A decline in bond prices adversely impacts the returns of bond investors. Similarly, a fall in bond prices adversely affects the NAV of bond funds, thus impacting the returns of bond fund investors. As per the Value Research website, the one-year average returns for the long duration funds category are -2.35%, and for the gilt funds category are -0.48% (as of 31 May 2026). Thus, a falling rupee has impacted G-sec bond yields, resulting in lower returns for gilt bondholders and gilt bond fund investors. To protect your overall investment portfolio from a falling rupee, you can diversify into international investments. International investments in US dollars benefit from a falling rupee. Over the last one year, while the Indian stock markets have been subdued, some international stock markets have done very well. In the US, the broader S&P 500 Index has delivered around 25% returns (in US dollar terms) over the last one year. For Indian investors, after accounting for the depreciation of the Indian rupee, returns in Indian rupee terms will be even higher. Similarly, the IT-heavy NASDAQ 100 Index has delivered 40% returns (in US dollar terms) in the last one year. For Indian investors, after accounting for the depreciation of the Indian rupee, the returns in Indian rupee terms will be even higher. Apart from the US, the stock markets of countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Brazil have performed exceptionally well with returns of more than 50% in the last one year. Similarly, stock markets in countries such as Japan, China, and the Eurozone have also performed well over the last one year. Some of the AMCs that offer international mutual funds for investing include the following: The above are only some of the international mutual funds available to Indian investors. The list shows how investors can invest in international equities by region (Europe, Asia, or the world), country-specific (the US, China), sector (technology), theme (emerging markets), etc. Some of the benefits of investing in international equities include the following: While Indian equities are currently subdued, stock markets in some countries are booming. The major stock indices in some countries have hit 52-week highs, or multi-year highs, or even lifetime highs. If you would like to invest in international mutual funds, consult your financial advisor for appropriate recommendations. Gopal Gidwani is a freelance personal finance content writer with 15+ years of experience. He can be reached on LinkedIn. Catch all theInstant Personal Loan,Business Loan,Business News,Money news,Breaking NewsEvents andLatest NewsUpdates on Live Mint. Download TheMint News Appto get Daily Market Updates. Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. It'll just take a moment. Oops! 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