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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal waive fee for 20yo
Alajuelense sporting director Carlos Vela has revealed that Quesada-Thorn joined the club without any payment, thanks to a Arsenal waiving their training fee. Carlos Vela, sporting director of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, has confirmed that Arsenal waived their right to a training compensation fee for the transfer of Elian Quesada-Thorn, allowing the Costa Rican club to sign the 20-year-old left-back on a free. Despite having spent a decade at Arsenal and being eligible for FIFA-mandated training payments, Quesada-Thorn's transfer to Alajuelense involved no upfront cost, with Arsenal instead negotiating a future sell-on clause should the player return to Europe. 'Elian arrives through an agreement with Arsenal, where La Liga didn't have to pay a single cent,' said Vela in comments broadcast prior to the Recopa fixture. 'In that sense, I think it was a good negotiation.' Released at the end of June following injury struggles, Quesada-Thorn had made 11 appearances for Arsenal's U21s during the 2024–25 season and was a regular at youth international level for Costa Rica. His dual eligibility for England remains a longer-term consideration, but his immediate ambition is to establish himself in the Costa Rican top flight. Vela was clear that Arsenal's decision to waive the fee accelerated the deal. 'He clearly has an enviable background,' Vela said. 'Players of that calibre will always be attractive to the club.' Quesada-Thorn, who has signed a two-year contract, was similarly respectful in his farewell to Arsenal. 'Thank you Arsenal,' he wrote on social media. 'After 10 years, it's time for a new chapter. Grateful for all the memories made and good luck to everyone at the club. With love, EQT.' Óscar Ramírez, the club's head coach, described Quesada-Thorn as 'a very interesting young man,' adding, 'If he's been at Arsenal since he was 12, there's no doubt he's highly trained and can contribute a lot.'
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Shadi Albert President of Vela Insurance Services
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Shadi Albert as president of Vela Insurance Services. He succeeds Arthur G. Davis, who will assume the role of chairman of the business. The appointments are effective immediately. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointments, 'We thank Art for his service and are grateful that he will assist in facilitating a smooth transition. We are excited for Shadi to take on this new role. His proven leadership and depth of experience will complement the expertise of Vela's talented team in delivering exceptional service to its brokers and clients. We are fortunate to have Shadi leading Vela going forward.' Mr. Albert joined Berkley as president of Berkley Luxury Group in 2023, after serving as the executive vice president of strategy and business development in a key division at another large U.S. insurance group. He has a track record of sustained strong performance and positioning operations for profitable growth. Mr. Davis joined Vela in 2018 as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer and has served as its president since 2019. As chairman, he will support the Vela team through the transition. Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in four market segments. The business offers national service and local knowledge to an exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve. For further info about products and services available from Vela Insurance Services, please visit Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. For further information about W. R. Berkley Corporation, please visit
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez found dead in hotel room
Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio 'Tony' Rodriguez, 37, tragically passed away hours after losing a fight in Phoenix, Arizona. The super-bantamweight fighter was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday morning, just a day after his match against Phillip Vela, which was part of the "Brawl in the Barrio" event. The fight, sanctioned by the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission and organized by Del Sol Boxing Promotions, took place on Saturday evening at the American Royal Palace in Phoenix. Rodriguez, who had a 15-26 record going into the bout, was up against Vela, a younger and undefeated fighter with a 3-0 record. Vela won the six-round fight by unanimous decision, extending his record to 4-0. After the match, Rodriguez returned to his hotel room and planned to go out for dinner with fellow fighters, according to reports from Spanish outlet Marca. However, he never made it to the hotel lobby. Staff entered his room on Sunday morning after he failed to show up for transport to the airport, where he was scheduled to depart. The cause of Rodriguez's death is currently unclear, and the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No official link has been made between his passing and the fight, and authorities have not released any details regarding a pre-existing medical condition. Rodriguez's wife, Karla Valenzuela, spoke out after the tragedy, expressing her confusion and concern. She explained that her husband had called her after the fight, and during their conversation, he told her he was going out to buy dinner before returning to the hotel. "I don't know what really happened—some kind of blow. I don't know what happened. I am also confused," Valenzuela said, adding that they were awaiting the official report for answers. Vela, Rodriguez's opponent, expressed his sorrow on social media, writing, "Truly heartbroken to find out this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family." -Instagram. Del Sol Boxing Promotions also shared their condolences, stating, "Our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones. Please join us in waiting for the local authorities to complete their work and investigation."
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Science
- The Sun
Two ‘never seen' stars explode into sky without warning in ‘historical extremely rare event' – & easy trick to spot them
TWO new stars have suddenly appeared in the night sky, caused by some of the most powerful explosions in the universe. Two distant stellar explosions have burned so bright that we can now see them from Earth with the naked eye. 4 4 It is the first time in recorded history that more than one of these luminous outbursts has been visible to humans at the same time, according to scientists. The first nova, dubbed V462 Lupi, was first spotted 12 June in the Lupus constellation. The distant star that existed before the dramatic transformation was 3 million times dimmer than it is now. Then on 25 June, astronomers detected another nova, dubbed V572 Velorum, within the Vela constellation, according to A classic nova – a space explosion that is shorter-lived than a supernova – typically appears in the night sky once a year at most. More than one of these events simultaneously are almost unheard of. "This is without question an extremely rare event, if not an historical one," astronomer and author Stephen O'Meara, told "I have yet to find an occurrence of two simultaneous nova appearing at the same time." The last time we came close to simultaneous novas visible to the naked eye was in 1936 - but both V630 Sgr and V368 Aql were still weeks apart. O'Meara, who has been trawling historical records for similar events, added: "They were not at maximum brightness at the same time." I'm space travel agent 'Mr Intergalatic' who brokers trips for rich - but holidays to the stars will soon be for all What am I looking for? V572 Velorum shines with brilliant blue-white light, while V462 Lupi has a purple hue, according to Live Science. Eventually, the stars will turn red before disappearing, as the longer blue-colored wavelengths of light fade first. V462 Lupi's brightness peaked on 20 June, at a magnitude of +5.5 - which is how the brightness of stars is measured. That would make it dimmer than Polaris and Sirius, the brightest stars in the sky. Since then, the star has weakened slightly but remains above the +6 magnitude threshold, which means it is detectable by the naked eye. V572 Velorum is brighter, peaking at +4.8 on 27 June. Both the Lupus and Vela constellations are in the southern sky - which means they are below the horizon in the UK but visible in some parts of North America, including Mexico, California and Texas. 4 4
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
2 'new stars' have exploded into the night sky in recent weeks — and both are visible to the naked eye
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A second "new star" has unexpectedly appeared in the night sky, less than two weeks after a near-identical point of light first burst into view without warning. These never-before-seen "stars" are made of light coming from rare stellar explosions known as classical novas. Scientists believe this may be the first time in recorded history that more than one of these luminous outbursts have been visible with the naked eye at the same time. The first nova, dubbed V462 Lupi, was initially spotted June 12 shining in the Lupus constellation, after its progenitor star suddenly became more than 3 million times brighter than normal. Then, on June 25, multiple astronomers detected another nova, dubbed V572 Velorum, within the Vela constellation, according to Astronomers normally expect to see a classical nova once a year at most, and more than one of these explosions shining simultaneously is almost unheard of. "This is without question an extremely rare event, if not an historical one," Stephen O'Meara, an astronomer and author who has been scouring historical records for similar examples, told "I have yet to find an occurrence of two simultaneous nova appearing at the same time." The last time we came close to simultaneous novas visible to the naked eye was in 1936, when V630 Sgr and V368 Aql were spotted within a few weeks of one another, O'Meara added. However, "they were not at maximum brightness at the same time." Related: Nearly 900 years ago, astronomers spotted a strange, bright light in the sky. We finally know what caused it. V462 Lupi's brightness peaked on June 20, when it reached an apparent magnitude of +5.5. The star has since dimmed slightly but remains above the +6 magnitude threshold for naked eye visibility. V572 Velorum is even brighter, peaking at +4.8 on June 27. (A smaller magnitude signifies a brighter object; for example, the moon has an apparent magnitude of -12.7.) Astrophotographer Eliot Herman snapped the novas using a remotely operated camera in Chile (see above). V572 Velorum, which was photographed on June 27, shines with brilliant blue-white light, while V462 Lupi has a purple hue in an image captured on June 26. Novas gradually turn red before disappearing because the longer blue-colored wavelengths of light fade from view first. Both the Lupus and Vela constellations are in the southern sky, making the new novas easier to spot from the Southern Hemisphere. However, V462 Lupi can be seen from North America, just after sunset and close to the southern horizon. Vela can sometimes be seen from the southern parts of North America, including Mexico, California and Texas, meaning some people in these regions could spot V572 Velorum for themselves. But it is much less likely. The objects are technically bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. However, they will be easier to spot if you have a decent telescope or a pair of stargazing binoculars, especially if you are viewing them from the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike supernovas, which are so powerful that they completely rip stars apart, a nova only affects the outer layers of a star. Classical novas, such as V462 Lupi and V572 Velorum, occur in a specific type of binary system, where a more massive white dwarf star is pulling material away from its larger partner. When enough material has been accreted onto the dwarf star's surface, the pressure builds up and triggers an explosion that burns up most of the stolen gas and shoots pulses of bright light into space, which can sometimes be seen from Earth. RELATED STORIES —Supernova that lit up Earth's skies 843 years ago has a flowering 'zombie star' at its heart — and it's still exploding —Mystery explosion 1,000 years ago may be a rare, third type of supernova —Rare quadruple supernova on our 'cosmic doorstep' will shine brighter than the moon when it blows up in 23 billion years Some novas are recurring events, blowing their top at regular intervals: For example, the long-awaited T Coronae Borealis nova, also known as the "Blaze Star," lights up our skies roughly every 80 years. However, astronomers have been predicting that the Blaze Star will reappear imminently for the last 15 months, and it is yet to emerge, which shows that it is not an exact science. As this is the first recorded appearance of V462 Lupi and V572 Velorum, it's not known if or when they will explode again in the future. Both of them will likely fade from view in the coming weeks.
