Podcasts about Aberdeen

The impact of cruise ship light pollution on bird species is the focus of research presented at Scotland's Nature Student Conference at Stirling University. Rachel chats to Adam Woodward who explored the issue as part of his master's degree.Cromarty is home to one of the world's longest running bottlenose dolphin research programmes. Phil Sime and Morven Livingstone join Research Fellow Dr Barbara Cheney from Aberdeen University to discover how AI is helping to uncover new insights into the dolphin population.In Milngavie, Mark talks to Dr Davide Dominoni of Glasgow University about how wildlife copes with and adapts to urban environments.Back at Scotland's Nature Student Conference, Rachel talks to whale scientist Dr Penny Clarke about studying mass stranding from space.Mark is at Abernethy Forest Lodge with RSPB Residential Volunteer Catriona MacIntosh to find out how beetle surveys are contributing to a habitat disturbance and restoration project designed to improve capercaillie habitat and wider biodiversity.In this week's podcast excerpt, Rachel speaks to poet Anne Wiseman about Crovie's past and its fragile future.Queen bees are emerging from their hibernation into the spring sun. Rachel and Mark are joined by Paul Hetherington of BugLife to find out what bees are up to at this time of year and how we can support them in our own gardens.Dr Désirée Coral's exhibition ‘Essays on Salt – The First Harvest' incorporates salt alongside glass, clay, video, photography, and ready-made objects tied to salt harvesting and trade. Mark meets Désirée at the Worm Gallery in Aberdeen to find out how she harvested seawater and evaporated it herself in St Andrews and Aberdeen to create the exhibition.

The Go Radio Football Show: March 4th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! t's Scottish Cup weekend and the studio is buzzing. Paul Cooney hosts alongside Andy Walker and Barry Ferguson with the quarter‑finals looming. An Old Firm clash set to ignite Sunday — the panel break down the narratives, controversies, team news, tactical dilemmas, and raw emotion surrounding a seismic few days in the national game. Scottish Cup Fever Takes Over Full rundown of all four quarter‑finals: Falkirk v Dundee United, Dunfermline v Aberdeen, Rangers v Celtic, St Mirren v Partick Thistle. Why this is one of the best cup draws in years — and how the Old Firm meeting blows the competition wide open for everyone else. Rangers vs Celtic — The Big One Barry and Andy dissect last week's chaotic 2–2 draw at Ibrox. The psychology of blowing a lead… and the belief behind a comeback. Tactical chess: what both managers got right, what they got very wrong, and the in‑game switches that changed everything. Team News & Selection Dilemmas Rangers: A nearly full squad, but big decisions—Do you start Tavernier? How to unleash Mikey Moore. Celtic: Injury updates on Tierney, Schmeichel's form, Ben Arthur's surprise debut, and who leads the line with no reliable No. 9. Managers Under the Microscope Danny Röhl's media missteps — mind games gone wrong? Martin O'Neill's incredible influence at 74 — and his honesty about Celtic's limits this season. Title Race Chaos Four teams — Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Motherwell — still in the fight. Why Hearts hold the cards… and whether anyone trusts Aberdeen anymore. Motherwell: shock contenders or storybook outsiders? Callers Bring the Drama Fans weigh in on allocation disputes, refereeing, managers, and the wild unpredictability of this season. Rangers fan Sam - does he win the £500 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup competition — with Barry under pressure. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/WPb0zIZ3vQ0?si=UkrMZjzI0naeEgab  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

In this episode of Golf Club Talk UK, Leighton Walker and James Brockington speak with Kris Lynch, founder of the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast, about the relationship between golf and wellbeing. Kris shares how he initially struggled with golf growing up in Aberdeen, often feeling out of place and frustrated with the game. After moving to London and playing more casually with colleagues, his perspective changed and golf became something he enjoyed rather than something he felt pressured to perform in. During a difficult period with his mental health in 2019, golf became an important outlet, giving him space to think and unwind. Following the tragic loss of his son, Kris launched the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast to explore how golf can support mental and physical wellbeing. The conversation explores how golf can provide benefits through time outdoors, social connection, physical activity and moments of solitude. At the same time, the hosts discuss how performance pressure and traditional club structures can sometimes make the game feel less accessible for new players. Kris highlights that many people who play golf don't actually identify as "golfers", often because they feel they are not good enough or don't fit the traditional culture of clubs. The episode looks at how the industry could better welcome different types of players by focusing less on competition and handicaps and more on enjoyment and belonging. Ultimately, the discussion centres on the idea that golf can mean different things to different people, and that prioritising enjoyment and wellbeing — "happiness first, handicap later" — could help more people experience the positive impact the game can have.     https://www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@embracetherough     Connect with Us: Instagram: @golfclubtalkuk Website: Golf Club Talk UK https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-walker-2708b627/   A big thanks to our partner: Toro Click here for more information   https://eddiebullockgolf.com/   Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/gctuk Rate & Review Please leave a 5-star review and share this episode with your golf circle!

It's been a busy ol' week in the world of energy this week, not least due to the news from last weekend that the US and Isreal had bombed Iran.     In the Episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, Ryan Duff is joined in the studio by Micheal Behr and E-FWD editor Ed Reed.    First up, Ed discusses the headlines that have been dominating front pages all of this week and the impact attacks across the Middle East are having on the UAE, energy workers in the region, and oil prices as the trio get into a discussion about how global turbulence will impact the UK North Sea.   Next, news editor Erikka Askeland headed down to London for the Future of the North Sea event the day after chancellor Rachel Reeves' spring statement.    There she spoke with OEUK CEO Dave Whitehouse who was guarded ahead of an industry summit with the Chancellor. She also spoke to  Myles Allen, head of atmospheric, oceanic and planetary physics at the University of Oxford who explained his "simple" solution to global climate change while delivering a UK carbon capture and storage industry beyond Acorn's wildest dreams.   Finally, Ryan discusses Aberdeen services giant Wood and its string of ups and downs this week after it announced a court date to sign off on its takeover at the hands of Sidara and the Financial Conduct Authority slapped it with a £13 million fine, although it has managed to make the fee smaller since.    Could the end of the Wood acquisition saga be coming to an end? Some industry commentators certainly think so. 

Celtic secured a huge 3 points in their bid to stay in the title race at Pittodrie on Wedensday night ahead of returning to Ibrox on Sunday to face Rangers in the Quarter Final of the Scottish Cup.Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel review the action from Aberdeen and look ahead to another face off between Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill this weekend.The lads also preview the other Quarter-Finals including Dunfermline vs Aberdeen, Falkirk vs Dundee United & St Mirren vs Partick Thistle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Go Radio Football Show: March 4th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Get ready for a fast-paced, no‑nonsense breakdown of one of the most dramatic weeks in Scottish football. Rob MacLean, Darren O'Dea and Craig Moore dive straight into the heart of the action — from Celtic's last‑gasp win at Pittodrie to the VAR controversy that left half the country confused and the other half furious. The tightest title race in years — can Celtic keep digging results out of nowhere, or will Hearts' consistency become unstoppable? VAR meltdown — one line vs two lines, confusion vs clarity, and the decisions that could shape the rest of the season. James Forrest: the ultimate “finisher” — should he now start, or is he too valuable off the bench? The Number 9 debate — who actually leads the line for Celtic now? Rangers defensive worries — should John Souttar make way, and does Tav's absence help or hurt their game management? Inside the Old Firm psychology — momentum swings, mind games, leadership moments, and what last Sunday really told us. Cup weekend shocks incoming? — Falkirk's surge, Aberdeen's struggles, and potential banana skins everywhere. Darren's insider insight on Dane Murray's development, mentality, and future ceiling. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/3blBm7aFDDQ?si=aNi3APjcruMNOkYM  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Peter Martin and Tam McManus firmly believe Callum McGregor must stay fit to keep Celtic on track to retain their Scottish Premiership title. The PLZ panel look back at last night's Aberdeen v Celtic game and look ahead to the four ties in the Scottish cup quarter finals.

In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we step away from the battlefields and examine how the February Revolution of 1917 was received and interpreted in two key Western cities: London and New York.When the Tsar fell in March 1917, governments around the world struggled to make sense of what was happening. Russia under revolutionary conditions was—and remains—notoriously difficult to penetrate. Whose reports could be trusted? Which factions would prevail? And what would it mean for the ongoing war against Germany?For Britain, the stakes were existential. The government of David Lloyd George hoped desperately that a new Russian administration would fight more effectively than the Tsar's. The Labour left, by contrast, hoped the revolution might end the war altogether. Both would be disappointed.Drawing on Robert Service's superb Spies and Commissars, we explore this forgotten moment when London briefly became the world's largest hub for Russian political émigrés. Maxim Litvinov, the future Bolshevik commissar, was living in the East End with his English wife Ivy, agitating against the war and meeting with anti-war MPs like Ramsay MacDonald. Across the city, the Russian embassy at Cheshire House—still adorned with portraits of the imperial family—found itself issuing visas to revolutionaries it had spent decades monitoring.We follow the revolutionaries as they attempt to make their way home, braving U-boat-infested North Sea crossings from Aberdeen to Bergen, and examine the peculiar dilemmas this created for British authorities. Should they expedite the return of anti-war militants? Detain them? Deport them?Then we cross the Atlantic to New York, where the American press—unconstrained by British wartime censorship—reported the revolution days before London or Paris. Leon Trotsky and Nikolai Bukharin were there, denouncing US entry into the war from East Coast platforms, while Jewish refugees from the Empire celebrated the fall of the Tsar.From the Albert Hall rally of 10,000 people honouring Russia's "freedom" to Brixton prison cells holding revolutionaries deemed too dangerous, this is a story of hope, naivety, intrigue, and the complex international dimensions of a revolution that would soon take a very different turn.Topics covered:The British government's hopes and fears after the February RevolutionMaxim Litvinov and the Russian émigré community in LondonRamsay MacDonald, the Labour Party, and the anti-war movementThe Russian embassy's awkward transition under the Provisional GovernmentThe logistical challenges of returning to Russia via U-boat-infested seasNew York's reaction to the revolution and America's entry into the warTrotsky and Bukharin's anti-war agitation in the United StatesThe Albert Hall rally and British left-wing enthusiasm for the revolutionThe detention of Chicharin and Petrov in Brixton prisonIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for ad-free listening and exclusive video content. Our next masterclass on Nazi Germany is coming soon, and a new interview with Dennis Broe on Las Vegas and the mob drops this Friday.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode of your go-to darts podcast ahead of the UK Open!   The boys start off the show with a look ahead to the UK Open and discuss what are the main storylines heading into this year's 'FA Cup of Darts' before picking out which players are defending champion Luke Littler's main rivals for the title in Minehead.   ITV pundit and commentator Chris Mason (23:33) joins the show to preview the UK Open this weekend, reflecting on Luke Littler's meteoric rise from being a Riley's qualifier in 2023 to heading into the 2026 event as the defending champion, world number one and back-to-back PDC world champion. Chris also discusses his own various commentating roles in the game, from the JDC Junior Power League to covering the World Championship on talkSPORT, and being a part of Matchroom's new broadcast team on ITV and working with Wayne Mardle for the first time.   Alex and Burton continue their UK Open preview by picking out their favourite ties in the opening session on Friday, before choosing which board they would watch in Minehead if they were given a VIP front-row ticket by Barry Hearn.   Riley's Aberdeen qualifier Sean Ryan (1:07:16) calls in ahead of making his PDC major debut at the UK Open this weekend. The Scottish international looks back on his qualifying success at Riley's Aberdeen, losing out in the final of the qualifiers a few years ago, his past experiences playing on the PDC ProTour, Development Tour and Challenge Tour, and representing Scotland at the British Internationals.   The boys finish up the show with a dip into the mailbag to answer your listener questions.   Join the Darts Strava King group on Strava *** Get your own Alex Moss replica shirt (as worn by our co-host at the Las Vegas Open 2026) from DJD here! A % of the profits will be donated to The Ethan King Fund for Ewing Sarcoma Research *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers.  This podcast is sponsored by Darts Atlas - the platform for darts players, venues, and organisations. Darts Atlas is the home of the Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC) with hundreds of tournaments held on the platform every week.  Have you used Darts Atlas before? Share your feedback and experiences with Darts Atlas with us by sending an email to weeklydartscast@gmail.com and be in with a chance of winning some new logo Weekly Dartscast stickers! Check out Condor Darts here: UK site *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis, Dan Hutchinson

We focus on Aberdeen's match with Celtic, with both sides under pressure to deliver a result for differing reasons and we look back at Dundee Utd's match with St Mirren. With Charlotte Cohen, Michael Grant and Cillian Sheridan.

Willie Miller and Scott Allan assess Celtic's huge win at Pittodrie keeping alive their Premiership title aspirations. Plus further frustration for Peter Leven's Aberdeen side.

Gordon Duncan, Tony Watt and Alex Rae are in the studio and Gabriel Antoniazzi is live from Pittodrie for Celtic's trip to Aberdeen.Hoops fans give their predictions and continue to question the club's operation behind the scenes, Rangers supporters give their thoughts on the title race and caller Tom looks ahead to St Mirren's clash with Tony and Alex's Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup on Sunday.Plus, Beat The Pundit and the Full-Time Teaser.

The Go Radio Football Show: March 4th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! It's a night of tension, truth‑telling, and title‑race turmoil as Rob MacLean sits in with Mark Guidi and Andy Walker to break down one of the tightest and most unpredictable Premiership seasons in years. From Celtic's must‑win trip to Pittodrie to the spiralling chaos at Aberdeen and the relentless rise of Hearts and Motherwell, this episode is packed with sharp insight, heated debate, and big‑picture perspective. Celtic on the tightrope: Why dropping points at Pittodrie could be fatal — and the big selection calls that raised eyebrows. Aberdeen in disarray: Managerial confusion, relegation‑form results, and whether the players can raise their game with a potential new boss in the stands. Hearts in pole position: How the Tynecastle side quietly became favourites for the title — and whether they can hold off the Glasgow giants. Motherwell's miracle season: The best defence in the league, one of the best stories in Europe, and the players and manager set for huge summer interest. Rangers' frustration: Missed chances, game management doubts, and the lingering question — are they mentally strong enough to win the big moments? This episode is the full Scottish football soap opera — pressure, panic, pride, and possibility — all happening at once. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/3nM3_7hovRA?si=Kro-OHK_1iBFHq6u  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Welcome to Episode 230 of the Perth to Paisley Podcast! The boys review the 1-0 win against Aberdeen, the Old Firm dropping points against each other that extended Hearts lead at the top of the table and preview the Killie game next weekend before finishing with a quiz, we hope you enjoy! Our Twitter: @PerthToPaisley Our Email: perthtopaisley@gmail.com Adam's Twitter: @kendoscolumn

John and Ryan return to discuss the latest Celtic news and build-up to Wednesday night's massive game against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Josh discuss Celtic's 2-1 win away to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership as a tense title race continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our new podcast with former Aberdeen, Aston Villa and Everton CEO Keith Wyness, we have major updates from the Premier League and beyond including: the very latest on the Man City 115 charges saga and fascinating insight from Rangers after a significant exit from Ibrox. Essential podcasts for football fans. Get the latest exclusives directly on your phone thanks to our Whatsapp channel ➡️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@footballinsiderchannel Follow us: Website: https://www.footballinsider247.com/ Facebook: / insiderfootball Twitter: / footyinsider247 Instagram: @football_insider247   YouTube Football Insider Football Insider is the official home of Football Insider's videos on YouTube, featuring our exclusive and breaking news, and all the best insight and analysis on the club you love. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single upload!   Football Insider Football Insider - The inside track on the football stories that matter

It was incredible scenes at Ibrox on Sunday as Celtic kept their title hopes alive after coming back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw after a completely one sided 1st half from Rangers!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack discuss all the major talking points from the game and what the ramifications are for both Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill's sides in their bid for the SPFL Scottish Premiership title as table toppers, Hearts extended their lead even further following their 1-0 victory over Aberdeen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Brian Graham & Gordon Dalziel as there's more fallout from Sunday's dramatic Old Firm clash, There's talk about Kasper Schmeichel's future, Rangers title chances and we look ahead to Celtic's game with Aberdeen tomorrow.Plus Full Time Teaser & Beat The Pundit

It was incredible scenes at Ibrox on Sunday as Celtic kept their title hopes alive after coming back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw after a completely one sided 1st half from Rangers!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack discuss all the major talking points from the game and what the ramifications are for both Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill's sides in their bid for the SPFL Scottish Premiership title as table toppers, Hearts extended their lead even further following their 1-0 victory over Aberdeen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did little over ten grey squirrels, brought to an Aberdeen zoo in 1971 to keep a tame squirrel called Jack company, turn into a population of over ten thousand? What does it take to eradicate an invasive species from a city? And could this project become the first urban grey squirrel eradication anywhere in the world? To discuss all of this I'm joined by James Kennedy, the Eradication Operations Lead for Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels (SSRS), a partnership project run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. James has been on the ground since 2009, starting as a Grey Squirrel Control Officer on what was supposed to be an eighteen-month contract. Here he is, seventeen years later, closer than ever to achieving something many thought impossible.During our conversation, James explains why grey squirrels are such a serious problem for native red squirrels and for the wider environment. It's not just about competition for food and habitat. Grey squirrels carry squirrelpox virus, which is lethal to red squirrels, usually killing them within a fortnight. They also cause millions of pounds of damage through bark stripping of trees, threatening both ancient woodlands and commercial forestry. We also discuss the role of pine martens in suppressing grey squirrel populations, a topic that is surprisingly emotive in conservation circles, and how the situation in Ireland offers some encouraging signs for red squirrel recovery.James takes us through the practical realities of running an urban trapping operation, from getting the backing of Aberdeen City Council to managing a trap loan scheme with local residents. He shares stories of public encounters, both positive and hostile, and explains why education and patience matter when dealing with a controversial subject. We also look at alternative approaches such as fertility control and gene drive technology. But as James puts it, nothing currently replaces boots on the ground. With grey squirrel captures down to just two in 2025 and detection dogs now being deployed, the project is entering its confirmation phase. If you care about invasive species management and what is possible with long-term commitment, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook

Celtic travel to Pittodrie tomorrow to face Aberdeen in their game-in-hand in the Scottish Premiership. The rearranged fixture presents a chance for the Hoops to close the gap to five points and once again there really is no margin for error. After Sunday's second half comeback against Rangers, who do you think will start for Martin O'Neill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Josh return to discuss all the latest Celtic news and events in the build-up to a massive match away to Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky plays their most complete game of the season highlighted by Chandler and Oweh scoring outbursts, well rounded performances from Aberdeen and Moreno, and the bench stepping up. Sak and WT discuss what next in the last week of the regular season, SEC tournament seeding scenarios, and what this team can still accomplish.

Tony Anderson and Craig Cairns go over the latest set of batshit Scottish Premiership fixtures. Starting with the Old Firm they ask why Rangers regressed so starkly and why Celtic got another transfer window quite so wrong. Craig is on Claudio 9 as they discuss Hearts extending their lead at the top of the league and Aberdeen accepting that their season is done. There is also analysis of Motherwell and Falkirk's latest impressive displays and the share of the spoils at both Dens Park and Almondvale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mark & Scott discuss the 1-0 victory for Hearts over Aberdeen at Tynecastle, extending the lead at the top of the Premiership. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & McDonald Signs Ltd […]

Sean Carley looks back at the sporting weekend, which includes: The Galway Hurlers' second win in a row at home to Waterford The Galway Footballers' draw in Ballyshannon Portumna's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Championship Final victory over Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew The Galway Camogie Team's defeat to Waterford Connacht's dramatic late victory over top-of-the-table Glasgow Warriors in the URC Galway United's win over Sligo Rovers in the 100th Connacht Derby Local Soccer Basketball The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! Weekend results below... Gaelic Games   National Football League Division 1  Donegal 1-17 Galway 0-20  Kerry 1-18 Monaghan 0-7  Mayo 2-17 Armagh 0-22  Dublin 1-21 Roscommon 2-7  National Football League Division 2  Louth 1-22 Cavan 1-12  Tyrone 0-28 Offaly 2-13  Meath 1-21 Kildare 0-10  Derry 1-31 Cork 0-14  National Football League Division 3  Down 1-18 Fermanagh 1-15  Laois 3-16 Westmeath 1-13  Clare 1-21 Limerick 1-12  Wexford 0-16 Sligo 1-7  National Football League Division 4  Antrim 2-18 Wicklow 1-14  London 3-16 Waterford 2-13  Longford 1-19 Carlow 1-14  Tipperary 1-18 Leitrim 0-8   National Hurling League Division 1A  Galway 2-18 Waterford 0-16  Limerick 2-19 Offaly 0-17  Cork 3-12 Kilkenny 1-15   National Hurling League Division 1B  Clare 1-28 Carlow 0-18  Kildare 3-24 Down 1-23  Dublin 1-31 Antrim 1-16  National Hurling League Division 2  London 3-8 Derry 0-14  Meath 0-20 Mayo 1-15  Laois 1-23 Westmeath 0-17  National Hurling League Division 3  Roscommon 1-16 Tyrone 0-19  Donegal 3-20 Louth 1-10  Wicklow 5-14 Fermanagh 0-7  National Hurling League Division 4  Longford 3-18 Lancashire 0-12  Leitrim 0-20 Cavan 0-17  Warwickshire 3-11 Monaghan 0-13   Ladies National Football League Division 1  Galway 1-11 Kerry 1-9  Kildare 4-8 Meath 1-10  Cork 1-12 Waterford 3-5  Armagh 2-11 Dublin 2-11  Ladies National Football League Division 2  Tyrone 4-9 Wexford 3-8  Cavan 2-9 Monaghan 1-9  Donegal 0-9 Mayo 0-8  Tipperary 3-8 Westmeath 0-8  Ladies National Football League Division 3  Louth 0-15 Antrim 0-5  Clare 1-12 Limerick 1-8  Roscommon 4-4 Laois 0-12  Fermanagh 1-10 Down 2-6  Ladies National Football League Division 4  Sligo 2-9 Offaly 1-7  Leitrim 2-12 Derry 3-8  Wicklow 1-27 Kilkenny 0-0  Carlow 4-13 Longford 0-3   National Camogie League Division 1A  Waterford 0-12 Galway 1-5  National Camogie League Division 1B  Dublin 2-9 Wexford 0-10  Offaly 3-12 Down 0-10  Clare 3-8 Limerick 2-8  National Camogie League Division 2  Derry 0-12 Westmeath 0-10  Kerry 1-12 Carlow 1-9  Meath 2-16 Laois 1-8  National Camogie League Division 3  Armagh 2-10 Kildare 1-6  Tyrone 4-6 Roscommon 0-14  National Camogie League Division 3B  Monaghan 4-11 Louth 1-4  Mayo 6-8 Donegal 2-3   Minor A Camogie Championship  Galway 3-10 Cork 1-12   Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Championship Final  Portumna Community School 1-18 Holy Rosary College Mountbellew 0-13    Soccer  Connacht Junior Men's Cup Quarterfinals  Maree/Oranmore 1 Moyne Villa 2  Ballinahown 4 Mervue United 5  Colga 1 Castlebar Celtic 0  Salthill Devon 3 Castlerea Celtic 0  Connacht Junior Men's Shield  Galway Hibs 2 Corofin United 1  Kinvara United 3 Lough Harps 0  Lillis Cup  West United 0 Cois Fharraige 1  Bearna na Forbacha 4 Mervue United B 3  FAI Youth Cup  Lakewood Athletic 5 Maree/Oranmore 0  League of Ireland Premier Division  Galway United 1 Sligo Rovers 0  Derry City 4 Waterford 2  Drogheda United 1 Shelbourne 2  St. Patrick's Athletic 4 Dundalk 0  Bohemians 3 Shamrock Rovers 2  League of 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Greystones 36 Wanderers 26  With 4 games to go, and with a Corinthians win, and a Wanderers loss, Corinthians have cut the gap to Wanderers to two points.  Corinthians host Greystones next Saturday at 2:30.   All-Ireland League Division 2B  Galwegians 19 Sligo 0  UL Bohs 35 Clogher Valley 28  Enniscorthy 34 Rainey 24  Navan 38 Buccaneers 10  Malone 52 Skerries 21  Women's All-Ireland League Division 1  Galwegians 44 Cooke 17  Railway Union 41 Tullow 5  Wicklow 27 Old Belvedere 15  Blackrock 62 Ballincollig 12  UL Bohs 47 Ennis 19  After 15 games played, Galwegians are in 5th place on 36 points.  17 behind 4th placed Old Belvedere.  Galwegians host Tullow next Saturday at 5 pm.   Connacht J1B League Semi Finals  Corinthians 2nds 52 Sligo 2nds 5  Westport 43 Ballinrobe 7   Connacht J1B League Relegation Play off  University of Galway 38 Creggs 2nds 0   Connacht J1C League Semi Finals  Monivea 25 Ballina 2nds 7  Corrib 15 Loughrea 0    Basketball  National Basketball League Men's Division 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Mark gives an immediate reaction to Hearts' 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Tynecastle, as Hearts extended their lead at the top of the Premiership table. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn & […]

Abbreviated show ahead of UK women's basketball -- Mark Pope previews UK Vandy, with comments on development of Aberdeen and Moreno; (10:00) Kenny Brooks on who UK's brutal schedule is preparing the women's team for post-season; (19:00) a Texas billionaire wants to hand over college football TV rights and scheduling to the U.S. government...

Looking ahead to Hearts against Aberdeen this weekend with a view from the opposition camp, Mark is joined by BBC Radio Scotland legend – and huge Dons fan – Mr. […]

The Go Radio Football Show: 27th of February 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Old Firm mind games, selection dilemmas, fan unrest, and a title race on a knife edge. This episode delivers a fast-paced, fiery build‑up to one of the most anticipated Glasgow Derby weekends in years — all fuelled by sharp opinions, genuine insider insight, and a heavy dose of pre‑match tension. Celtic's first-ever win on German soil sets the tone, sparking debate on their momentum, their unexpected eight‑change gamble in Stuttgart, and the emerging goalkeeper selection headache. Meanwhile, Rangers' camp radiates confidence as Danny Rohl fires subtle verbal grenades, prompting reactions ranging from amused to outraged across the panel and callers. Barry Ferguson and Darren O'Dea offer deep tactical takes: Will Rangers go two up top? Will Martin O'Neill trust youth (Dane Murray) or experience (Kasper Schmeichel)? Can Celtic cope with the intensity and set‑play threat at Ibrox? Is the midfield battle already the deciding factor? The title race twists continue, with Motherwell's momentum, Hearts' nerve under pressure, and Aberdeen's decline all scrutinised. There's also a fascinating conversation on fan power at Celtic, Lord Willie Haughey's £10m share initiative, and how atmosphere — or lack of it — can make or break a season. Listener calls bring extra spice, including accusations of disrespect, claims of manager mind‑games, and bold predictions. And of course, the team makes their own scoreline calls for Sunday — divided, passionate, and absolutely certain of one thing: this one could change the season. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/H8Xh0nMRXkk?si=G0P-hOt3-UmzkQBq  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Pack your raincoat and your flannel, we're heading to Grays Harbor in Washington, the salty gateway to the Pacific and the misty doorstep of the Olympic Peninsula. The most notable town on Grays Harbor is Aberdeen, hometown of Kurt Cobain. The town leans into its legacy with a welcome sign that reads “Come As You Are,” a nod to the iconic Nirvana anthem. Nearby, a humble highway sign became rock folklore and was eventually relocated due to its popularity with fans.But Grays Harbor is more than grunge nostalgia. The stately Polson Museum, a 1924 riverfront mansion built by the Polson Logging Company family, houses antiques and logging relics that some visitors swear carry more than just dust. The museum gift shop shelves true crime tales like Deep in the Woods about the 1935 kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser, and The Port of Missing Men, which recounts the chilling legend of sailor turned union man Billy Gohl.Dubbed the “Ghoul of Grays Harbor,” Billy Gohl was accused of murdering dozens of sailors in the early 1900s, allegedly stealing their valuables and dumping their bodies into the harbor. Convicted of only two murders, he died in prison, but debate still churns like gray water. Was he a serial killer responsible for up to 100 deaths, or a convenient scapegoat for powerful men threatened by his labor activism? His legend lingers at his namesake — Billy's Bar & Grill.The harbor's ghostly roll call does not end on land. The Lady Washington, a 1989 replica of the first American vessel to make landfall in the Pacific Northwest in 1788 under Captain Robert Gray, sails as a floating tribute to maritime history. Many believe old sea spirits are drawn out wherever the ship sails into port!Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

Kentucky gets a much needed win over South Carolina, although it was not pretty nor was it reassuring for the remainder of the season. Nonetheless, we highlight good performances from Aberdeen, Chandler, Jelavic, and Dioubate, along with some disappointing games from the bench again. We also talk top names we expect in the transfer portal, if Tyran Stokes is worth the money, and how many gummy bears we would eat for Kentucky to win championships.

There's no rest for Dundee United in the most hectic portion of the campaign. The team pick the bones out of a turgid game against Aberdeen at Tannadice – and analyse why the surface is in such a state, and what comes next for it. We discuss the relationship between the United hierarchy and the Ultras following statement and counter-statement this week, before looking ahead to an onerous challenge at Fir Park. Across the road, Steven Pressley reckons Ethan Hamilton should be in the conversation for Scotland. Is he right? And how many other Ethan Hamiltons are waiting to be unearthed south of the border? Pressley has plenty of options following a worthwhile bounce game in midweek, while Joe Westley could be back to face Hibs. The Courier head of sport Sean Hamilton is in the hot-seat, joined by United correspondent Alan Temple and former Evening Telegraph sports editor Graeme Finnan. You can also see us on YouTube at youtube.com/@TheCourierUK/videos 

The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.After a bruising week that left Celtic's season hanging in the balance, Gall is joined by Barry and Boud to pick through everything from a tough week.Fresh from a damaging loss to Hibs and a humbling European night against VfB Stuttgart, the panel ask whether this is the moment the title charge truly began to unravel or the point it finally sparks back into life.The panel discuss:● The Hibs setback and why Celtic look alarmingly easy to play through● Austin Trusty's red card drama, the failed appeal, and whether the club's response feels like deflection● Kasper Schmeichel's worrying form and the recruitment questions that refuse to go away● A European tie that already feels over● Protests at Celtic Park, fan frustration, and the growing disconnect between boardroom and stands● A tough run of fixtures: Rangers at Ibrox, Aberdeen away, Motherwell looming and the very real top-four anxiety

As Dundee Utd and Aberdeen battle to a standstill on a heavy pitch—is the season a write-off for both clubs? Robbie Neilson, John Walker, and Charlotte Cohen look at what fans of the those clubs have to look forward to for the rest of the season.With Hearts now installed as title favourites with the bookies—is that a help or a hindrance to the Tynecastle club?Is the lack of title-winning experience among Rangers fans hindering their title challenge?Plus VAR - can video referees miles from the action really understand the emotional flow of a game?

Gordon Duncan, Tony Watt and Alex Rae are in the studio taking your calls the night before Celtic's trip to Stuttgart, already 4-1 down from the first leg.Barry Ferguson says a Rangers Old Firm win this weekend can spur them on to title and we hear from a Hearts and Aberdeen fan on the Jambos' title charge and their game at the weekend.Plus, we have a huge Superscoreboard announcement!

Willie Miller and Scott Allan join David Currie to discuss the stalemate at Tannadice

Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month's SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) alongside the latest news impacting shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com Panellist contact details Alastair StevensonHead of Digital Analysis, SSYE: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.comMichael Mervyn-JonesDirector of Communications and Marketing, SSYE: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug.www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code terracepod at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/terracepod Craig Fowler and Euan Taylor discuss six matches which took place across perhaps the best weekend of the Scottish Premiership campaign to date. The pair talk about Motherwell being in the title race, St Mirren being in big trouble, the controversy at the end of Livingston 2-2 Rangers, Auston Trusty selling the jerseys in Celtic's defeat to Hibs, Hearts' recipe for success, Falkirk's defensive structure, the red card at Pittodrie, Ethan Hamilton's strike, Dundee United's fatigue and Kilmarnock's half-time change. 0:00 Start 07:04 St Mirren 0-5 Motherwell 22:38 Livingston 2-2 Rangers 34:33 Celtic 1-2 Hibs 48:19 Hearts 1-0 Falkirk 01:02:18 Aberdeen 2-3 Dundee 01:17:47 Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a great Sunday for Hearts – and they didn't even have to kick a ball. Jonathan Sutherland, Scott Allan and Peter Løvenkrands break down another epic weekend of Scottish football. Celtic lose at home to Hibernian: do the champions have the performance levels required to bring the title back to Parkhead? And should they have been awarded a late penalty? Rangers drop two points at lowly Livingston – but do they now have a more realistic shot at the league than their city rivals? Hearts return to winning ways with a narrow victory over Falkirk. Does that result nudge them into the favourites' position? Are St Mirren bracing for a relegation fight? All that, plus Dundee claim a historic win at Aberdeen.

Welcome to Episode 229 of the Perth to Paisley Podcast! The boys review the 1-0 win against Falkirk, the Old Firm dropping points that extended Hearts lead at the top of the table and preview the Aberdeen game this weekend before finishing with a quiz, we hope you enjoy! Our Twitter: @PerthToPaisley Our Email: perthtopaisley@gmail.com Adam's Twitter: @kendoscolumn

Dundee are celebrating a first Pittodrie win against Aberdeen in 22 years. “Not bad for a jobby team,” to paraphrase Steven Pressley. We pick the bones out of a thriller in the Granite City as Ethan Hamilton's burgeoning reputation continues to grow. Will summer suitors start to take notice of the in-form midfielder? And the Dark Blues are tipped for a push to finish as top of the bottom-six after the split. At Tannadice, Dundee United endured yet more last-minute pain as Marley Watkins rescued a 1-1 draw for Kilmarnock. Despite the Tangerines turning in a largely fine display and grabbing the lead through an Amar Fatah wondergoal, it is now TWENTY Premiership points dropped from winning positions. Who is to blame for handing the initiative to the visitors after a game in which United had complete control prior to the opener? And we discuss Emmanuel Agyei's debut and Tuesday's clash with “in flux” Aberdeen. It's a two-man band this Monday as Alan Temple is joined by former Evening Telegraph sports editor Graeme Finnan. You can also see us on YouTube at youtube.com/@TheCourierUK/videos 

//The Wire//2300Z February 19, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: DOMESTIC TERROR ATTACKS CONTINUE IN UNITED STATES. IRANIAN DRILLS CONTINUE IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ. VEHICLE EXPLOSION REPORTED OUTSIDE AMERICAN EMBASSY IN ARMENIA. FLASHBANG DEVICE DEPLOYED AT POLLING PLACE IN NORTH CAROLINA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Armenia: This afternoon an explosion involving a vehicle was reported outside the US Embassy in Yerevan. As of this report, no details have clarified if the explosion was a deliberate VBIED attack, or some other more benign accident, however the investigation is ongoing.Middle East: The military drills in the Strait of Hormuz have continued as before, largely without incident. Several long-range missile launches have been conducted as part of the exercises, and maritime traffic through the Strait has remained fairly steady despite growing concerns among maritime shipping companies. Various European leaders have continued to express increasing urgency that their citizens should leave Iran as soon as possible, as evacuation will not be an option for much longer.Analyst Comment: Concerning the logistics of Americans who may wish to evacuate Iranian territory before things get hot, air travel (if it's even available) is probably the least-safe option at this point. Officially, the US State Department recommends land-border crossings with Armenia and Turkey. The Armenian border crossing in Agarak is still open, and is by far the most reliable means of exiting the country as a visa is not needed for American citizens fleeing Iran. The Turkish border crossings are more numerous, but coordination with the Turkish Embassy is needed to obtain a visa before Americans will be allowed in. Concerning this morning's vehicle explosion in Armenia, it's likely that security measures will be enhanced for a while, so getting out sooner rather than later would be ideal, for anyone still stuck in Iran.-HomeFront-Florida: As nationwide walkout protests involving students continue, children continue to be hit by vehicles as they conduct anti-ICE protests on busy roadways. This morning a student from Palm Beach Lakes Community High School in West Palm Beach was critically injured after stepping into the street during a protest. The condition of the student is not known at this time.Idaho: Early this morning just after midnight, a vehicle ramming attack was reported at a medical facility in Meridian. Local authorities state that one assailant stole an ambulance from the bay at St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center, which he then used to ram into the Portico West administration building on the corner of Eagle and Franklin. After ramming through the plate-glass entryway, the suspect then abandoned the ambulance, and retrieved multiple cans of gasoline that he had cached in the nearby vegetation before the attack. After obtaining the gas cans, the suspect doused the building with the gasoline, but due to the rapid arrival of authorities, egressed from the scene before he was able to ignite the accelerant. The suspect remains at large, and locals are advised to contact authorities with any information that might assist in the investigation. However, no physical description, clothing, or surveillance footage of the suspect has been provided at this time.Analyst Comment: Considering the multiple weapons used during the attack (the gasoline and the vehicle itself) this meets current criteria for being described as a Complex Coordinated Attack (CCA). As such, this incident is being treated as a deliberate terror attack while the investigation is ongoing.North Carolina: Yesterday evening a possible explosive attack was conducted outside a polling place in Moore County. Aberdeen police state that a loud bang was heard yesterday evening outside the Parks and Rec building on Sandhills Blvd. that was serving as an early voting site. Pol

On this episode of Scran Rosalind investigates how you go about operating a successful bakery in 2026. First up, she paid a visit to Lannan in Edinburgh.  Lannan has been hitting the headlines and influencing people from all over the world via social media since it opened in 2023. Rosalind chats to baker and co-owner Darcie Maher about how the business came about, what that has meant for her life and the pressures that come with operating an extremely popular corner store bakery. The Bread Maker in Aberdeen will turn 20 this year, and as a more established business Rosalind wanted to know what was the secret to their success. Donald Anderson runs this social enterprise and spoke to her about their ethos in the coffee house, bakery and the classes they run.  The Bread Maker aims to provide meaningful work opportunities to adults with learning disabilities. Donald fills her in on the truly inspiring work of the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Tuesday, February 17th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed 90,000 Nigerians displaced due to Islamic violence More than 90,000 Catholic Nigerians have been displaced in the Southern Taraba State since September 2025, reports International Christian Concern. According to the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, over 100 people have been killed and thousands more wounded in that same time frame. U.S. funds United Nations, Dept of Ed, and Nat'l Institutes of Health The Trump administration is still funding the United Nations.  President Donald Trump approved another $3 billion dollars to the international organization in early February, according to Reuters.  The U.S. has averaged $2.5 billion dollars of funding each year for the United Nations, over the last twenty years.  America joined the United Nations back in 1945, and is its largest donor.  And, despite vowing to close down the U.S. Department of Education during his campaign, the president has signed a government funding bill that will jack up the Education Department budget 2025 levels by $217 million for a total of $79 billion. That's $12 billion more than the administration's original request. Plus, the National Institutes of Health gets another increase of $415 million over Fiscal Year 2025. In total, $48.7 billion of taxpayer money will keep this bureaucracy alive and flourishing. Republican states take action to cut property taxes Several Republican-majority states are working to reduce and eliminate property taxes for citizens. North Dakota, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, and Texas have made progress. Plus, Tennesseans will consider a ballot measure this November to eliminate the property tax. Several states are also working to trim or fully end state income taxes, with nine states having zero income tax in 2026.  One-third of young women call themselves homosexual or transgender The Gallup polling organization released new numbers on Americans identifying with a list of sexual perversions.   Now, 9% of U.S. adults call themselves sexually perverted, up from 7% in 2023, and 3.5% in 2012. The increase has occurred with the younger generation primarily. Now, almost a quarter of 20-somethings and roughly one-third of young women call themselves homosexual or transgender. Also, 10% of the 30 to 49-year-olds claim these perverse identities. Transgender murderers kill at 10 times rate of general population As The Worldview reported on February 12, the mass murderer held responsible for perpetrating Canada's worst school shooting in recent history was a man pretending to be a woman, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Jesse Van Rootselaar killed his mother and seven others, and wounded 27, before killing himself in the massacre in a remote town in British Columbia. Another man pretending to be a woman, Robert Westman, was the perpetrator at the Annunciation Catholic School shooting last August. At least five other mass-casualty shootings are attributed to men and women attempting to change their gender. That includes the Aberdeen, Maryland Rite Aid shooting, the STEM School killings in Denver, Colorado, the Club Q massacre in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the Covenant School massacre in Nashville, Tennessee. Also, the Iowa Perry High School perpetrator appeared to be pushing the transgender agenda. A recent study from National Review found that transgender suspects participate in mass shootings at a rate of 10 times that of the rest of the population. Alabama's Governor signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law late last week, reports WVTM13.  This law assigns the death penalty to crimes of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, and first-degree sexual assault of victims under age 12. Biblical law assigns a serious penalty to those who kidnap or seize people against their will. Exodus 21:16 says, “Now one who kidnaps someone, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall certainly be put to death.” Kansas governor vetoes law to keep boys out of girls spaces Kansas Democratic Governor Laura Kelly  vetoed a bill passed by the Kansas legislature that would have kept biological males out of women's bathrooms.  The bill would have prosecuted any men, pretending to be women, who trespass in women's spaces, on repeated offenses. Hopefully, the state legislature will override the veto, given that the Republican Party holds a two-thirds majority in both houses.   So far, 20 states have passed laws that ban men from invading women's spaces. Proverbs 17:13 reminds us, “Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” Puerto Rico affirms value of human life from conception Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González-Colón  signed a bill that affirms the humanity and dignity of an unborn child, from the moment of conception.   Governor González-Colón said the bill “classifies as first-degree murder the intentional and knowing killing of a pregnant woman, resulting in the death of the unborn child at any stage of gestation within the mother's womb.” This was passed mainly for purposes of homicide and criminal law. While this personhood law does not automatically ban abortion outright in Puerto Rico, pro-lifers are hopeful it will pave the way for future legal protections of unborn babies. 47% of Americans think visitors from other planets have visited Earth  (theme from the movie E.T.) Interest in extraterrestrials and UFOs is at an all-time high in the United States. A “Yougov” survey found 47% of Americans believe extraterrestrials have visited the Earth. Former President Barack Obama says ET's probably exist. But he clarified on Instagram that, “I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us.” Pokemon card sells for $16 million And finally, a trading card has netted the highest private sale amount in history.  A Pokeman card took in over $16 million over the weekend. That beats the last world record sale of a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card, which sold for $12.6 million in 2022. There were only 41 of this particular Pokemon card produced in 1998. That compares to 75 billion Pokemon cards printed in 2025. Pokeman is a game wherein the players play-act the harnessing of the power wielded by demons or monsters. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, February 17th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ. Extra print stories United States military strikes ISIS in Syria The US military conducted strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria since the beginning of February.  According to US Central Command, or CENTCOM, the attacks "struck ISIS infrastructure and weapons storage targets with precision munitions delivered by fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aircraft." CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper said, “Striking these targets demonstrates our continued focus and resolve for preventing an ISIS resurgence in Syria. Operating in coordination with coalition and partner forces to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS makes America, the region and the world safer."  More than 50 ISIS terrorists have reportedly been killed in the past couple of months by the United States military. Tensions remain high between the US and the Middle East, with all eyes on potential military action in Iran.  US House passes SAVE Act The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act requiring those who vote in American elections to provide proof of citizenship. The bill passed 218-213, with every House Republican voting in favor of the measure. Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar also crossed the aisle to vote for the law. The law is touted by Republicans as a simple way to secure American elections and to eliminate cheating and foreign influence. Americans also overwhelmingly favor the requirement of a photo ID to cast a vote. However, the bill faces a hard road in the Senate, with Republicans holding only 53 seats, but needing 60 votes to pass the SAVE Act. Psalm 67:4 says, “O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon Earth.”