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Why the House GOP’s $4 trillion budget plan is sparking internal debate Why the House GOP’s $4 trillion budget plan is sparking internal debate Why the House GOP’s $4 trillion budget plan is sparking internal debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Republicans are unveiling the details of their roughly $4 trillion budget bill. The challenge is finding consensus on the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. Nikole Killion has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #House #GOPs #trillion #budget #plan #sparking #internal #debate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge agrees to resentence Menendez brothers over 1989 murders – BBC Judge agrees to resentence Menendez brothers over 1989 murders – BBC Judge agrees to resentence Menendez brothers over 1989 murders BBCErik and Lyle Menendez can be resentenced for their parents’ murders, judge rules NBC NewsMenendez Brothers’ Attorney Seeks Lesser Voluntary Manslaughter Sentence As Hearing Begins DeadlineJudge leaning toward resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez NBC Los AngelesL.A. judge resentences Menendez brothers, giving them chance at freedom Los Angeles Times Source link #Judge #agrees #resentence #Menendez #brothers #murders #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies Gerardo Lissardy BBC News Mundo AFP/Getty Images Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as “Pepe”, has died at the age of 89. The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world’s “poorest president” because of his modest lifestyle. Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his predecessor’s death on X, writing: “thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people.” The politician’s cause of death is not known but he had been suffering from oesophageal *******. Because of the simple way he lived as president, his criticism of consumerism and the social reforms he promoted – which, among other things, meant Uruguay became the first country to legalise the recreational use of ********** – Mujica became a well-known political figure in Latin America and beyond. His global popularity is unusual for a president of Uruguay, a country with just 3.4 million inhabitants where his legacy has also generated some controversy. In fact, even though many tended to see Mujica as someone outside the political class, that was not the case. He said his passion for politics, as well as for books and working the land, was passed on to him by his mother, who raised him in a middle-class home in Montevideo, the capital city. As a young man, Mujica was a member of the National Party, one of Uruguay’s traditional political forces, which later became the centre-right opposition to his government. In the 1960s, he helped set up the Tupamaros National Liberation Movement (MLN-T), a leftist urban guerrilla group that carried out assaults, kidnappings and executions, although he always maintained that he did not commit any *******. Influenced by the Cuban revolution and international socialism, the MLN-T launched a campaign of clandestine resistance against the Uruguayan government, which at the time was constitutional and democratic, although the left accused it of being increasingly authoritarian. During this *******, Mujica was captured four times. On one of those occasions, in 1970, he was shot six times and nearly died. Getty Images Mujica will be remembered for the simple lifestyle he adopted in and out of politics He escaped from prison twice, on one occasion through a tunnel with 105 other MLN-T prisoners, in one of the largest escapes in Uruguayan prison history. When the Uruguayan military staged a coup in 1973, they included him in a group of “nine hostages” who they threatened to kill if the guerrillas continued their attacks. During the more than 14 years he spent in prison during the 1970s and 1980s, he was tortured and spent most of that time in harsh conditions and isolation, until he was freed in 1985 when Uruguay returned to democracy. He used to say that during his time in prison, he experienced madness first hand, suffering from delusions and even talking to ants. The day he was freed was his happiest memory, he says: “Becoming president was insignificant compared to that.” AGENCIA CAMARATRES/AFP via Getty Images Mujica (left) on the day he was freed in Montevideo in March 1985 From guerrilla to president A few years after his release, he served as a lawmaker, both in the Chamber of Representatives and in the Senate, the country’s lower and upper houses respectively. In 2005, he became minister in the first government of the Frente Amplio, the Uruguayan leftist coalition, before becoming Uruguay’s president in 2010. He was 74 years old at the time, and, to the rest of the world, still unknown. His election marked an important moment for the Latin American left, which was already strong on the continent at that time. Mujica became leader alongside other left-wing presidents such as Luis Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil and Hugo Chávez in Venezuela. However, Mujica governed in his own way, demonstrating pragmatism and audacity on several occasions, political commentators say. During his administration, amid a fairly favourable international context, the Uruguayan economy grew at an average annual rate of 5.4%, poverty was reduced, and unemployment remained low. Uruguay also drew global attention for the social laws passed by parliament during those years, such as the legalisation of abortion, the recognition of same-sex marriage, and state regulation of the ********** market. While in office, Mujica rejected moving into the presidential residence (a mansion), as heads of state around the world usually do. Instead, he remained with his wife – politician and former guerrilla Lucía Topolansky – in their modest home on the outskirts of Montevideo, with no domestic help and little security. This combined with the fact that he always dressed casually, that he was often seen driving his light blue 1987 Volkswagen Beetle and gave away a large portion of his salary, led some media outlets to call him “the world’s poorest president”. But Mujica always rejected that title: “They say I’m the poorest president. No, I’m not,” he told me in a 2012 interview at his home. “Poor are those who want more […] because they’re in an endless race.” Despite Mujica preaching austerity, his government did significantly increase public spending, widening the fiscal deficit and leading his opponents to accuse him of waste. Mujica was also criticised for failing to reverse the growing problems in Uruguayan education, despite having promised that education would be a top priority for his administration. However, unlike other leaders in the region, he was never accused of corruption or of undermining his country’s democracy. By the end of his administration, Mujica had a high domestic popularity rating (close to 70%) and was elected senator, but also spent part of his time travelling the world after he stepped down as president. “So what it is that catches the world’s attention? That I live with very little, a simple house, that I drive around in an old car? Then this world is crazy because it’s surprised by [what is] normal,” he reflected before leaving office. Getty Images Mujica’s political heir, Yamandú Orsi, was elected president of Uruguay in November Mujica retired from politics in 2020 though he remained a central figure in Uruguay. His political heir, Yamandú Orsi, was elected president of Uruguay in November 2024 and his group within the Frente Amplio obtained the largest number of parliamentary seats since the country’s return to democracy. Last year, Mujica announced he had ******* and references to his age and the inexorable proximity of death became more frequent – but he always accepted the final outcome as something natural, without drama. In the last interview he gave the BBC in November last year, he said: “One knows that death is inevitable. And perhaps it’s like the salt of life.” Source link #Uruguays #José #Mujica #worlds #poorest #president #dies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Captain Cook memorial removed after repeated vandalism Captain Cook memorial removed after repeated vandalism A contentious Captain Cook memorial that has been the target of repeated vandalism is set to be scrapped. The City of Yarra on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove the statue, which stands at the entrance to Edinburgh Gardens in Melbourne’s inner north. The granite monument was toppled and graffitied over the Australia Day long weekend and is currently in council storage. A council report found that it would prove costly, around $15,000, to repair and reinstate the statue after it was toppled and spray painted with the words “cook the colony” last year. More than $100,000 has already been spent over the past 25 years to maintain the memorial. Mayor Stephen Jolly said removing it would eliminate the yearly maintenance costs. “It’s a waste of ratepayers’ money,” Mr Jolly told ABC Melbourne. The memorial has been vandalised several times since 2018. In 2020, the memorial’s plaque featuring Cook’s face was spray-painted over, with the words “shame” and “remove this” scrawled beneath. A similar statue of Captain Cook was hacked off at the ankles in St Kilda, and another statue of Queen Victoria near the city’s Botanic Gardens was splattered with red paint last year on the eve of Australia Day. Mr Jolly denied council was giving in to the vandals. “I don’t think it’s a good idea to destroy statues of people from the past … But we simply can’t afford it,” he said. “If we wanted to keep it there permanently, we would probably have to have security guards there (and more) lighting. I just don’t think the locals want that.” Premier Jacinta Allan described the ongoing vandalism of monuments as “deeply disrespectful” and called for community division to end. “It is disappointing,” she told reporters on Wednesday. The bronze plaques, which belong to the memorial, are expected to be given to the Captain Cook Society, which celebrates the British explorer. Source link #Captain #Cook #memorial #removed #repeated #vandalism Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal judges targeted nationwide by “pizza doxxings” Federal judges targeted nationwide by “pizza doxxings” As federal judges endure a rise in threats, CBS News has learned that some jurists have faced strange, unnerving incidents in which an unknown person orders a pizza to their home address in an apparent attempt to menace them. The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., has called the incidents “pizza doxxing” — a spin on “doxxing,” in which somebody’s address or other personal information is maliciously made public, often as a form of intimidation. In about two dozen cases nationwide, judges have gotten unsolicited pizza deliveries with the recipient listed as Daniel Anderl, the late son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, the New Jersey judge told CBS News. Anderl was killed at the family’s New Jersey home in 2020 by a disgruntled gunman who was targeting Salas. Salas called the cases attempts at “psychological warfare” against judges. Salas says the perpetrators have not been identified. She plans to meet with officials at the U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday to talk about the threats. A U.S. Marshals Service official told CBS News the agency — which handles judicial security — is “looking into all the unsolicited pizza deliveries to federal judges and taking appropriate steps to address the matter.” During a news conference Tuesday, outgoing U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Ed Martin said “pizza doxxers” are also a focus of the federal prosecutor’s office in the nation’s capital, a jurisdiction where a large number of federal judges reside. Former FBI agent Mike Clark, who leads the Society of Retired FBI Agents, told CBS News the incidents appear to be designed to send a threatening and menacing message to judges. “To do this, is inviting tragedy and something terrible to happen. They’re making a mockery of the justice system and they’re playing a dangerous game,” Clark said. Security analysts have previously warned “pizza doxxing” — or hoax deliveries — could also be a technique to lure a public official to the front door of his or her home, to confirm their address for a possible future attack. Threats against judges have been on the rise in recent years, part of a broader trend for public officials. The U.S. Marshals Service recorded more than 450 threats against federal judges in 2023, up more than 300 from 2019, with threats against prosecutors also growing at a rapid clip over the same *******, CBS News has previously reported. In a separate interview with CBS News in March, Salas said, “I worry for judicial officers who have to render tough decisions, who have to render decisions that may be unpopular to some individuals.” She also cited “the inflammatory rhetoric and language that’s coming from both our leaders as well as people in positions of power that have large platforms.” “Those are dangerous combinations, because … we don’t know what might set someone off,” she said. “I’m living proof. My son isn’t here anymore.” Scott MacFarlane Scott MacFarlane is CBS News’ Justice correspondent. He has covered Washington for two decades, earning 20 Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five new laws. Source link #Federal #judges #targeted #nationwide #pizza #doxxings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications Older adults are being warned against receiving the chikungunya vaccine before traveling. The Ixchiq vaccination, developed by Valneva to prevent the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023 as the first of its kind. The approval applies to anyone aged 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the virus. First Vaccine For Chikungunya Virus, An ‘Emerging Global Health Threat,’ Gets Fda Approval But the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a safety notice on May 9 recommending that adults over 60 years old pause use of the vaccine due to fatal complications. “FDA and CDC will continue the evaluation of post-marketing safety reports for Ixchiq,” the release reads. Read On The Fox News App Older adults are being warned against receiving the chikungunya vaccine before traveling. “While the safety of Ixchiq for use in individuals 60 years of age and older is being further assessed, FDA and CDC are recommending a pause in use of the vaccine in this age group. FDA and CDC will update the public when the agencies complete their evaluation of this safety issue.” The advisory follows reports of “serious adverse events,” including neurologic and cardiac events in people who received the vaccine. Two of 17 events resulted in death from severe complications. One death was caused by encephalitis, or inflammation in the brain, the alert stated. Those who experienced adverse effects of the vaccine were reported to be between the ages of 62 and 89. A patient infected with chikungunya looks out from mosquito netting at the Clinicas Hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, in March 2023. The FDA warned that Ixchiq, which contains a live, weakened version of the virus, may cause similar symptoms to chikungunya. The FDA warned that Ixchiq, which contains a live, weakened version of chikungunya, may cause symptoms similar to the virus. Typical symptoms of chikungunya include fever, severe joint pain, headache, muscle pain and a rash, according to the CDC. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Most people recover within a week, but some may experience “severe and disabling” joint pain for weeks or months. Chikungunya is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. “This virus is in a similar category as dengue or Zika and is carried by the same mosquitoes,” Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel previously told Fox News Digital. At the time of the vaccine’s approval, the FDA described chikungunya as an “emerging global health threat,” with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health The FDA plans to conduct an “updated benefit-risk assessment” for Ixchiq use in those over 60 years of age, according to the notice. Fox News Digital’s Melissa Rudy contributed to this report. Original article source: FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications Source link #FDA #warns #seniors #avoid #vaccine #deadly #complications Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Asia chip stocks, U.S.-China trade Asia chip stocks, U.S.-China trade View of the Skytree from Ueno and Asakusa in Tokyo Jackal Pan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street benchmarks mostly rose on easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed 0.37% at the open, extending gains after four consecutive positive sessions. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.78%. Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 traded flat. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index stood at 23,288, higher than its last close of 23,108.27. Wall Street rebounded after the U.S. and China reached a temporary truce on tariffs earlier this week. The development led to stocks surging with the Dow gaining more than 1,000 points Monday. At current levels, however, Julius Baer strategists remain cautious, adding that the bank “does not share the prevailing optimism” regarding a quick resolution of the trade conflict. “Even if new deals are announced, they are likely to involve complex conditions and protracted implementation timelines, making a full rollback of tariffs to pre-conflict levels unlikely,” the bank said in a Tuesday note. Investors will be keeping an eye on Asian chip stocks after shares of Nvidia jumped following CEO Jensen Huang’s remarks that the company will sell more than 18,000 of its latest artificial intelligence chips to Saudi firm Humain, a new AI startup owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund. U.S. stock futures were little changed as Wall Street looks to extend a strong start to the week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were flat, as were Nasdaq 100 futures. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 30 points, or less than 0.1%. Overnight stateside, the three major averages closed mixed. The S&P 500 rose, clawing back into positive territory for the year as investors extended the sharp gains seen in the previous session. The broad market index gained 0.72% to close at 5,886.55, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.61% to end at 19,010.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, losing 269.67 points, or 0.64%, as a nearly 18% drop in shares of UnitedHealth pressured the benchmark. — CNBC’s Brian Evans and Yun Li contributed to this report. Source link #Asia #chip #stocks #U.S.China #trade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

$25B-valued Chime files for an IPO, reveals $33M deal with Dallas Mavericks – TechCrunch $25B-valued Chime files for an IPO, reveals $33M deal with Dallas Mavericks – TechCrunch $25B-valued Chime files for an IPO, reveals $33M deal with Dallas Mavericks TechCrunchFintech company Chime files for Nasdaq IPO CNBCDigital banking startup Chime files for US IPO, reveals rise in revenue Yahoo FinanceChime Financial Files to Go Public WSJMobile banking group Chime files for US IPO as markets rebound Financial Times Source link #25Bvalued #Chime #files #IPO #reveals #33M #deal #Dallas #Mavericks #TechCrunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Why Trump is eyeing a luxury jet from Qatar Why Trump is eyeing a luxury jet from Qatar Why Trump is eyeing a luxury jet from Qatar – CBS News Watch CBS News The royal family of Qatar is donating a $400 million jumbo jet for President Trump’s exclusive use as a presidential plane. Ed O’Keefe has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #eyeing #luxury #jet #Qatar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge agrees to resentencing over 1989 murders Judge agrees to resentencing over 1989 murders Getty Images Menendez brothers, Erik, left, and Lyle on the steps of their Beverly Hills home in November 1989 A Los Angeles judge has agreed to resentence two brothers who are serving life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents in a Beverly Hills mansion. Judge Michael Jesic’s ruling in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez paves the way for the brothers’ possible release on parole. The pair have acknowledged killing Kitty and Jose Menendez, but said they acted out of self-defence after years of abuse and have since been rehabilitated. Prosecutors have argued the brothers meticulously planned the shotgun killings to access their parents’ fortune, are yet to take responsibility and should not be released. The brothers are expected to first give a statement – via video – to the court at Tuesday’s hearing. The notorious case, which has prompted books, documentaries and dramas, still divides America. Source link #Judge #agrees #resentencing #murders Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bulldogs to headline NRL’s 2026 Vegas roadshow Bulldogs to headline NRL’s 2026 Vegas roadshow The NRL will attempt to capitalise on Canterbury’s popularity by putting them on the plane to Las Vegas next year, alongside St George Illawarra, North Queensland and Newcastle. Head office confirmed the four men’s NRL teams for the league’s third Vegas extravaganza, with all teams on their maiden trip for the March 1 (AEDT) event. Newcastle will play North Queensland, before neighbouring rivals the Bulldogs and Dragons face off. Hull KR will also play Leeds in the Super League match. The NRL made no mention of a women’s fixture in Wednesday’s official announcement. It’s expected the recent surge in popularity for the Bulldogs will help the NRL push for an increased crowd figure of 45,209 from this season. Canterbury hosted a record regular-season crowd earlier this year when 65,603 turned up for their Good Friday match against South Sydney. The resurgent club also attracted more than 24,000 for a Sunday night game against the out-of-town Knights earlier this year, to go with three straight crowds of beyond 30,000 at the end of last year. Adding to the NRL’s hopes of an increased attendance is that they have been able to name the fixtures earlier, rather than in July last year and August the year before. Questions do, however, remain around the future of the World Club Challenge, after it did not go ahead this year with both Penrith and Wigan in Vegas. The Bulldogs’ clear lead at the top of the ladder means they are well on track to feature in finals come September, as one of the premiership favourites. If they were to lift the trophy on October 5, it would be questionable how the World Club Challenge would fit into next year’s pre-season schedule. The Cowboys also have enough strike to do damage and threaten for the premiership come September, while the Dragons and Knights would need a significant turnaround. Meanwhile, the absence of a women’s match in Wednesday’s announcement came after Australia trounced England 90-4 in Vegas earlier this year. NRL bosses conceded afterwards the day was potentially too long, and could be shortened for 2026. Source link #Bulldogs #headline #NRLs #Vegas #roadshow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s behind Trump’s focus on business deals during Saudi visit What’s behind Trump’s focus on business deals during Saudi visit What’s behind Trump’s focus on business deals during Saudi visit – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump delivered remarks at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit as the White House announced a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, including what it touted as the “largest defense sales agreement in history.” Weijia Jiang reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Whats #Trumps #focus #business #deals #Saudi #visit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

California approves State Farm’s request for 17% premium increase for homeowners California approves State Farm’s request for 17% premium increase for homeowners SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top insurance regulator said Tuesday that State Farm can soon start raising premiums by 17% for all of its home insurance customers in the state to help the insurer rebuild its capital following the Los Angeles wildfires. State Farm has argued the emergency rate hikes are necessary to help the company avoid a “dire” financial crisis that could force them to drop more California policies. The state’s largest home insurer said it was already struggling financially before this year but the LA fires, which destroyed more than 16,000 buildings in January, have made things worse. The increase will apply to all of the roughly 1 million homeowners State Farm insures in the state. The decision comes as California is undergoing a yearslong effort to entice insurers to continue doing business in the state as wildfires increasingly destroy entire neighborhoods. In 2023, several major companies, including State Farm, stopped issuing residential policies because of high fire risk. Last year, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unveiled a slate of regulations aimed at giving insurers more latitude to raise premiums in exchange for more policies in high-risk areas. Those rules kick in this year. FILE – A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire as it burns a structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, File) · ASSOCIATED PRESS State Farm initially asked for a 22% rate increase for homeowners but revised it to 17% during a recent hearing before an administrative judge. The request also includes a 38% hike for rental owners and 15% for tenants. The new rates will take effect in June. In exchange, State Farm will get a $400 million cash infusion from its parent company and agree to halt some nonrenewals through the end of this year. On Tuesday, administrative Judge Karl Frederic Seligman ordered a ruling supporting State Farm’s request, calling it “a rescue mission to stabilize State Farm’s financial condition while safeguarding policyholders.” Lara adopted the recommendation the same day. The new rates are temporary until the state has a chance to consider State Farm’s request from last year for a 30% rate increase for homeowners. The hearings for that request are set for October. “I expect State Farm provide the highest level of service to its California customers and to fulfill its promises. State Farm must now justify its financial condition and detail its recovery plan in a full rate hearing before a neutral judge and my Department’s experts,” Lara said in a statement. State Farm said in a statement that the approval “is a critical first step for State Farm General’s (SFG) ability to continue serving our California customers.” The company received a financial rating downgrade last year and has seen a decline of $5 billion in its surplus account over the last decade. Story Continues The company said it has paid more than $3.51 billion and is handling more than 12,600 claims as of this week. “Today’s decision that would make consumers pay now but allow State Farm to wait months before having to show its math is a great disappointment for consumers,” Carmen Balber, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, said of the ruling. The group opposes State Farm’s request for higher premiums. State Farm said it plans to refund the emergency rates if California later approves lower rates. The insurer last received state approval for a 20% rate increase in December 2023. Source link #California #approves #State #Farms #request #premium #increase #homeowners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Mediterranean Sea Near Crete Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Mediterranean Sea Near Crete Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Eastern European time. The New York Times A strong, 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:51 a.m. Eastern European time about 9 miles south of Fry, Greece, data from the agency shows. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Eastern European time. Shake data is as of Tuesday, May 13 at 7:39 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Tuesday, May 13 at 7:52 p.m. Eastern. Maps: Daylight (urban areas); MapLibre (map rendering); Natural Earth (roads, labels, terrain); Protomaps (map tiles) Source link #Map #6.1Magnitude #Earthquake #Strikes #Mediterranean #Sea #Crete Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible – AP News MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible – AP News MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible AP NewsWhat to know about MLB lifting ban on Pete Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson ESPNPaul Zeise: Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are reinstated. Now put them both in the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’Dark day for baseball’: MLB’s shock decision on Pete Rose could open floodgates USA Today’Better late than never’: Mary Brennaman reacts to Pete Rose’s reinstatement WLWT Source link #MLB #reinstates #Pete #Rose #Shoeless #Joe #Jackson #making #Hall #Fame #eligible #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I’m not bitter’ after 38 years in jail and ‘golden age’ of weight-loss drugs ‘I’m not bitter’ after 38 years in jail and ‘golden age’ of weight-loss drugs Several papers lead with the release of Peter Sullivan, the man convicted of a 1986 ******* he didn’t commit. Mr Sullivan, who had been labelled the “Beast of Birkenhead”, says he is “not angry… not bitter” after spending 38 years behind bars, the Metro reports. New DNA evidence allowed three judges to “quash” his conviction. “Cleared after 38 yrs” is the headline for the Daily Mirror, which describes Peter Sullivan’s ordeal as a “justice fiasco”. The Mirror’s front page also features pictures of the Princess of Wales wearing clothes from Victoria Beckham’s Spring 2025 collection, in a “show of support” for the Spice Girl. Peter Sullivan’s release also fronts the Daily Mail, which it describes as “one of Britain’s worst miscarriages of justice”. The paper reports Mr Sullivan, now 68, could be in line for a £1m payout for the 38 years he spent behind bars. The Times makes room for Peter Sullivan on the top bar, but leads with research into new weight-loss drugs. GLP-1 agonists, the new class of drugs, “halved deaths from strokes and heart attacks” in a trial of 17,000 people, it says. More than half of the *** population could benefit from the injections that combat obesity, the paper reports, alleviating pressure on the NHS. The Daily Express also heralds a “golden age” of obesity-fighting drugs. Citing cardiologist Professor John Deanfield, it reports the new medications could “slash the risk” of many heart, liver and kidney diseases. Counter terrorism police investigating a blaze at the prime minister’s London home say they “have not ruled out… a hostile state” could have been involved, according to the Daily Telegraph. Authorities have issued a “rare statement” to MPs concerned about their own security to contact the police, the paper also reports. Photos from US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tops the front page of the Financial Times. But the FT leads with ******** criticism of the new ***-US trade accord, which Beijing says could be used to “squeeze ******** products out of British supply chains”. ******** officials told the paper that ***-US cooperation shouldn’t be “conducted against or to the detriment of the interests of third parties”. Kim Kardashian’s fears that she “would die” during a Paris jewel heist leads the Daily Star, following her court appearance in the French capital. “I have babies, I need to live,” Kardashian told the Paris courtroom. Images of Kardashian’s Paris appearance feature prominently on the Guardian’s front page, but the paper leads with comments from Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky’s that Putin is “the obstacle to a peace deal”. “Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies,” Zelensky adds, before saying he would fly to Istanbul for peace talks whether the Russian president does or not. New government measures to cut immigration to the *** will boost chances of striking a deal on youth mobility with the EU, the i reports. The paper says under-30s mobility is a “key EU demand” as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer seeks a post-Brexit reset in ties with the EU. Government sources say the immigration white paper “offers room” to allow more European under-30s in for “limited periods”. Source link #bitter #years #jail #golden #age #weightloss #drugs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Celtics’ title defence hanging as star goes under knife Celtics’ title defence hanging as star goes under knife When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semi-finals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a potentially season-altering injury. Boston’s worst fears are now confirmed. Tatum had surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics provided details on the extent of Tatum’s injury and announced news of the surgery a day after the six-time All-Star went down in the Celtics’ 121-113 Game 4 loss to the Knicks. It puts the hopes of the defending champions repeating and Tatum’s playing status for next season in doubt. When Kevin Durant tore his achilles tendon during the 2019 NBA Finals, he wound up missing the entire 2019-2020 season. The 27-year-old Tatum is leading Boston in points (28.1), rebounds (11.5) and assists (5.4) per game for the second straight post-season. New York lead the Celtics 3-1 in their series, with Game 5 in Boston on Wednesday. Tatum was carried off the court with 2:58 remaining in Monday night’s defeat. The Celtics had just turned the ball over and as Tatum moved for the loose ball, his leg gave out and he went down. He buried his face in a towel in obvious pain while grabbing at his leg above the ankle after the non-contact injury. Tatum scored 42 points, his highest total during these playoffs and one of the best all-round post-season performances of his career, before he was hurt. The injury was Tatum’s second this post-season. He missed Game 2 of Boston’s 4-1 first-round series win over Orlando with a bone bruise in his right wrist. It was the first time he’d missed a playoff game in his career. Now, Tatum’s teammates will face a daunting task that few teams before them have pulled off if they want to break an NBA record six-season drought without a repeat champion. “Obviously, we all realise in our heads what this could mean. This part of the sport – it’s tough,” Celtics centre Kristaps Porzingis said on Monday. “We have to move forward. He don’t want us to be over here sad and not play our best basketball.” Tatum signed an NBA-record five-year, $US314 million ($A485 million) contract last July that will begin next season. Source link #Celtics #title #defence #hanging #star #knife Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This new ChatGPT feature solves the most annoying thing about Deep Research This new ChatGPT feature solves the most annoying thing about Deep Research ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature can now export reports as PDFs The PDFs come complete with tables, images, and citations This update makes it easier to archive, share, and even reuse ChatGPT’s research in other tools I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature, and I’ve produced all kinds of strange (though comprehensive) reports. There’s always been a notable gap in its functionality, though, until now. OpenAI has augmented the Deep Research feature with the ability to export your reports as fully formatted PDFs. No more ChatGPT links or screenshots necessary to share what I’ve learned about the Lake George monster. It’s a small interface upgrade, but one that feels like it should have been built into Deep Research from the beginning. Here’s how it works. You make your Deep Research report or pull up one from a while ago, then click on the share icon at the top of the page. You’ll see that the usual ‘share link’ button now has a companion ‘download as PDF’ button. One click and your report will be a fully formed, citation-rich PDF in your downloads folder. This export option isn’t universally available at the moment. You’ll need a subscription to ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Pro. Enterprise and Education users don’t have it yet, but OpenAI said it’s coming soon. That’s good, as students and professionals are among those I would bet would use Deep Research the most. You may like Deep PDF You can now export your deep research reports as well-formatted PDFs—complete with tables, images, linked citations, and sources.Just click the share icon and select ‘Download as PDF.’ It works for both new and past reports. pic.twitter.com/kecIR4tEneMay 12, 2025 With downloadable PDFs, you can finally do all the things you’d expect to do with your research. That might mean putting it with other research projects, sharing it with teammates, or just attaching it to an email as part of a bet you’re going to win. So yes, this is just a PDF button. But it’s a PDF button that fixes what used to be one of ChatGPT’s more frustrating aspects. Now, with downloadable PDFs, you can finally do all the things you’d expect to do with your research: archive it, share it with teammates, attach it to an email, or even – this is my new favorite – upload it to another AI. Yes, really. With the PDF in hand, I popped it into Gemini’s NotebookLM, Google’s own experimental research assistant. Suddenly, the AI was summarizing my Deep Research report, making flashcards, and suggesting related reading. Then I tried uploading the same PDF into a podcast tool and got an AI-generated episode script out of it. Which means, in a roundabout way, ChatGPT just became a content pipeline. One that exports research and lets other tools remix it into whatever format you need. And that’s a huge deal. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Because the more AI tools we use, the more we’re going to need bridges between them. OpenAI doesn’t need to be the everything app, but it does need to be interoperable. Giving users a PDF option is low-hanging fruit, sure, but it’s also the kind of fruit that lets you bake an entirely new pie. It makes Deep Research portable. It gives it legs. It means I don’t have to keep 14 tabs open just to reference a well-organized write-up on the history of Japanese vending machines. Of course, OpenAI’s implementation still has quirks. It’s a little confusing that the “Download as PDF” option isn’t in the main chat share menu. Most people will assume it’s not there unless they know where to click. And for a company whose whole pitch is about reducing friction and increasing clarity, burying this behind a second share icon feels oddly off-brand. Still, I’ll take “slightly hidden but fully functional” over “completely missing” any day. More importantly, this change signals something else: OpenAI is listening. Maybe not always quickly. Maybe not always intuitively. But enough people have clearly asked for this (or screamed about it on Reddit) that it finally happened. And in a product landscape where most updates feel like AI models arguing over who’s better at summarizing Aristotle, it’s refreshing to get a feature that solves a real-world problem. You might also like Source link #ChatGPT #feature #solves #annoying #Deep #Research Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Check out the Hellhound, a 375-mph 3D-printed turbojet-powered exploding drone competing for a spot in the US Army’s arsenal Check out the Hellhound, a 375-mph 3D-printed turbojet-powered exploding drone competing for a spot in the US Army’s arsenal Cummings Aerospace showed off its Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida. The system is mostly 3D-printed, can fly at speeds over 375 mph, and is powered by a turbojet engine. CEO Sheila Cummings told *** said the drone’s design and features make it unique compared to others on the market. A couple feet long, rounded, relatively lightweight, and easy to make, this exploding drone can fly fast and attaches to a rucksack. That’s the basics of Hellhound, a loitering munition made by Cummings Aerospace based in Huntsville, Alabama. This kind of weapon features characteristics of both missiles and drones, delivering surveillance and strike in a single package. The Hellhoud recently completed flight tests and a few demonstrations before being submitted to a top US Army drone competition. Earlier in the year, it was tested in the Army’s Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2025. Loitering munitions are becoming more prolific and playing a role in conflicts like the war in Ukraine. As a turbojet-powered drone, the Hellhound is unlike many other loitering munitions. The top speed is nearly three times faster than the popular Switchblade made by AeroVironment. Hellhound wrapped up flight tests earlier this year, and the S3 version of it, which Business Insider saw up close at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, is in submission for the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Striking Ordnance, or LASSO, program. LASSO requires select companies to build 135 munitions and 35 prototypes immediately. It’s a new-start program, the goal of which is to give infantry brigades better stand-off weapons capabilities. Hellhound is mostly 3D-printed except for a few screws and parts that are off-the-shelf.Cummings Aerospace Cummings Aerospace’s CEO Sheila Cummings told *** that much of how her company is thinking about the Hellhound has been with modularity, ease of manufacturing, and warfighter feedback in mind. She also said the system is affordable but wouldn’t disclose a specific cost or price range. At first glance, the Hellhound loitering munition, sitting inside its case, looks a bit like a boogie board. Weighing less than 25 pounds, the weapon is fairly lightweight and easy to pick up and carry. There are straps on the bottom that can attach it to a soldier’s rucksack, something Cummings said was a key suggestion from soldiers who wanted the system to be as man-portable as possible. The majority of a Hellhound is 3D printed. Cummings estimated that, depending on the number of printers, they could fully print a Hellhound in a few days at least and a week at most. Any part that isn’t 3D-printed is commercial off-the-shelf, an increasingly important quality for the weapons and systems that the US military acquires as it speeds up the process. The US military has been pushing for more of its systems, especially the uncrewed weapon systems, to be suitable for production on a large scale, interchangeable capabilities and components, and supply chain flexibility. There’s a growing realization that for future wars, inexpensive, easily made weapons will be needed in mass in a protracted, large-scale conflict against a major rival like China. Cummings said feedback from soldiers helped Cummings Aerospace add straps to the Hellhound’s case so that it could attach to a rucksack.Cummings Aerospace A key development of the Ukraine war has been how Ukraine has created an arsenal of cheap drones for surveillance and precision strike. That’s something militaries around the world are watching closely given how effective it’s been. “We’re really trying to minimize the exquisite, custom products,” Cummings told ***, explaining that the Hellhound’s payload, too, can be interchanged with different sensors or warheads depending on what the mission requirements are simply by twisting and unlocking the nose. A defining characteristic of the Hellhound is its turbojet engine. Cummings said it’s a differentiator for the system and company as it not only reduces fuel usage but also increases speed. Cummings Aerospace advertises the Hellhound as being able to fly faster than 375 mph with a range of around 25 miles. The turbojet engine is also a commercially available product, Cummings said. She said the munition’s shape, sleek and long, also aids with aerodynamics. Cummings Aerospace has imagined Hellhound swarms in the field providing a mix of intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance and strike. The focus on loitering munitions — which can, as the name suggests, loiter in an area before diving in to strike a target — comes amid efforts to give troops on the ground stand-off strike capabilities. These weapons have seen widespread use in the war in Ukraine, and Russian loitering munitions, like its Lancet drones and Iranian-made Shaheds, have been high-value targets for Kyiv’s forces. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Check #Hellhound #375mph #3Dprinted #turbojetpowered #exploding #drone #competing #spot #Armys #arsenal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say – NBC News Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say – NBC News Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say NBC NewsConverting luxury jet gifted to Trump into Air Force One could cost hundreds of millions CNNBoeing has a contract to replace Air Force One. What’s the delay? The Washington PostLooking Back At Trump’s Years-Long Obsession With Oversized Airplanes ForbesGOP heavyweights join bipartisan bashing of Trump Qatar jet deal Politico Source link #Turning #Qatari #Air #Force #cost #billion #years #experts #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Sunderland 1-1 Coventry (3-2 agg): Two key moments in ****** Cats win Sunderland 1-1 Coventry (3-2 agg): Two key moments in ****** Cats win Coventry had almost 60% of the ball on the night as Lampard’s side had 20 shots to Sunderland’s 16. And Le Bris, who has now led Sunderland to a play-off final against Sheffield United in his first season at the club, conceded the visitors were the better team in normal time. “It’s really fantastic because this scenario was absolutely incredible,” Le Bris told Sky Sports. “We were probably too nervous for the first part of the game. “During extra time, we were good. We played our football and we just enjoy it now.” For Coventry, it’s a painful end to a season which has been on an upward trajectory since Lampard replaced Mark Robins in November. Former Chelsea and Everton boss Lampard took over with the club 17th in the Championship and led them to a fifth-place finish, winning 16 of his 29 league games in charge. “If anyone watched the two games, we dominated at home, we made a mistake and they scored,” Lampard told Sky Sports. “I think we dominated huge periods of this game [too]. We played, controlled and in the second half it was wave after wave. “The players have given everything from where we’ve come from – 17th in the league in December and the players have been brilliant in the second half of the season. “We’re not bitter, and congratulations to Sunderland, but we were the better team over the two football matches and that’s why they’ll be so happy going to Wembley.” Source link #Sunderland #Coventry #agg #key #moments #****** #Cats #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kramer vs. Kramer director Robert Benton dies aged 92 Kramer vs. Kramer director Robert Benton dies aged 92 Robert Benton has died at the age of 92, the Oscar-winning director’s longtime assistant Marisa Forzano confirmed to the New York Times newspaper. Best known for writing and directing the 1979 drama movie Kramer vs. Kramer, Benton was the art director at Esquire magazine in the early ’60s before joining the film industry with the help of acclaimed screenwriter David Newman. Benton once explained in an interview: “I had been working as an art director at Esquire and I got fired. “I decided to write a screenplay. I am dyslexic. I cannot spell or punctuate. I knew a young editor at Esquire, a wonderful writer, David Newman. I sold him on the glamorous life of the Hollywood screenwriter.” Benton wrote his first screenplay with Newman for Bonnie and Clyde, the 1967 biographical crime film that starred Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The iconic movie – which also featured Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman, and Estelle Parsons – proved to be a big success, earning Benton and Newman an Academy Award nomination. What’s more, Bonnie and Clyde made $US70 million ($A110 million) from a budget of just $US2.5 million ($A4 million). Benton and Newman reunited to work on What’s Up, Doc?, the 1972 screwball comedy film that starred Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. The Peter Bogdanovich-directed movie – which paid homage to comedy films of the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s – was another critical and commercial success, becoming the third highest-grossing film of the year. Benton received his first individual credit in 1977, when he wrote and directed The Late Show, the neo-noir comedy-mystery film that starred Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche and Joanna Cassidy. The movie earned Benton a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Benton and Newman joined forces once again to work on Superman, the 1978 superhero movie that featured Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman. The film was a critical and financial hit, despite being the most expensive movie ever made up to that point, with a budget of $US55 million. Then, in 1979, Benton wrote and directed Kramer vs. Kramer, the legal drama film based on Avery Corman’s 1977 novel. The movie featured Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, and earned nine nominations at the Academy Awards. Benton won the Academy Award for Best Director and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The acclaimed filmmaker subsequently won a third Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Places in the Heart, the 1984 drama film that he also wrote. Benton’s last directing credit was in 2007 for Feast of Love, the drama movie that starred Morgan Freeman and Selma Blair. Benton – who was working on his memoir before he passed away – is survived by a son, John. Source link #Kramer #Kramer #director #Robert #Benton #dies #aged Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive-SiCarrier – Huawei partner in chips Exclusive-SiCarrier – Huawei partner in chips By Che Pan, Julie Zhu, Fanny Potkin and Eduardo Baptista BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) -SiCarrier, a ******** chip equipment maker with close links to Huawei, is seeking $2.8 billion in its maiden fundraising round, two people familiar with the plans said, as the startup chases more clients and clout. SiCarrier was until recently little known, but it has become the most talked-about company in ******** semiconductor circles this year as the breadth of its planned product range and ambitions emerges. Founded in 2021 and owned by the Shenzhen city government, SiCarrier is largely seen as a Huawei supplier. But it wants to become the leading domestic provider of chipmaking equipment in China, surpassing Naura and Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China (AMEC), according to four people with knowledge of its goals. It is a prime example of how U.S. restrictions on exports of chipmaking gear and advanced semiconductors to China, while curbing tech progress in the world’s second-largest economy in some ways, have spurred ******** firms to take up President Xi Jinping’s call to evolve into a self-sufficient domestic chip industry. The government of Shenzhen, a tech metropolis in southern China, is looking to sell roughly 25% of a SiCarrier unit and is after an 80 billion yuan ($11 billion) valuation, said one of the sources, adding the fundraising could conclude in the coming weeks. The source also said the unit does not include SiCarrier’s lithography assets. Reuters was not able to learn the name of the unit. The proceeds will mostly go towards research, and ******** state-owned firms, state funds, as well as domestic venture capital and private equity funds have expressed interest in investing, said two sources. It will likely be one of the largest yuan-denominated fundraisings by a ******** company this year. Reuters spoke to 10 people with knowledge of SiCarrier’s business for this article. All declined to be identified as the company has not publicly disclosed its plans. SiCarrier, which was slapped with U.S. export controls late last year due to its close ties to Huawei, did not respond to requests for comment. Huawei said it was not affiliated with SiCarrier. The Shenzhen government also did not respond to requests for comment. BIG SPLASH SiCarrier spent its initial years largely silent about its plans but made a splash at this year’s Semicon China trade fair in March, drawing large crowds with a catalogue of 30 machines ranging from etching tools to inspection equipment named after ******** mountains. Its lithography systems were, however, not on display. Story Continues While executives at the time did not go into detail about the readiness of its products, two sources said most of SiCarrier’s line-up is still under development and is not production-ready. Chipmaking equipment usually undergoes long testing and validation processes before being adopted by customers. “Considering the brief ******* since their establishment, it seems nearly impossible for them to have developed such complex machinery and completed the extensive verification process required,” Bernstein analysts also wrote in a March client note. Even if SiCarrier makes rapid progress over the next couple of years, it is likely to take far longer before ******** chip equipment providers make a serious dent in foreign dominance of the field. Last year, domestically made wafer fabrication equipment accounted for just 11.3% of total purchases by China, according to data from consultancy TechInsights. China has spent $128 billion on such equipment since 2020, when the U.S. started curbing chip sector exports, the data shows. LOFTY AMBITIONS A Reuters review of 92 ******** patents filed by Shenzhen SiCarrier Industry Machines and its parent company Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies between October 2022 and March this year shows the group wants to be a one-stop shop for all equipment to make a chip, preparing a far more ambitious product line-up than Naura or AMEC. The patents, searched with U.S. firm Anaqua’s AcclaimIP database and verified by Reuters, range from wafer measurement devices to etching systems to deposition systems that layer thin films on wafers to give them electrical characteristics. That puts SiCarrier into competition with firms such as KLA, Lam Research from the U.S. and Tokyo Electron. SiCarrier is also investing in AI-driven wafer defect recognition, cutting-edge tech that aims to improve chip yields. Measurement and inspection tools hold the most potential for SiCarrier to make its mark because no dominant player in these areas has emerged in China, according to two of the sources. Other patents include components for deep ultraviolet technology (DUV) lithography systems and multi-patterning chip-making techniques that SiCarrier has touted as a solution to solving China’s lack of access to top-end extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools. But multi-patterning, which replaces optical lithography with various atomic-layer etching and deposition steps, has its sceptics. The technique, introduced by U.S. chip giant Intel in the 2010s and used by Taiwan’s TSMC for its first generation of 7-nanometre chips, is prone to errors and lower yields due to increased manufacturing steps, according to Dan Hutcheson, vice chair at TechInsights. WARY OF HUAWEI LINKS According to industry executives, SiCarrier was formed out of a Huawei unit that made semiconductor tools. And while some ******** foundries have purchased SiCarrier equipment to show support for the government venture, there has also been reluctance to use the products due to concerns that trade secrets could be leaked to Huawei, three of the sources said. Chip equipment manufacturers work closely with foundries to test, validate and improve their products, and customer reticence could impede how quickly SiCarrier makes progress. The companies’ ties run deep with Huawei seconding several staff members to SiCarrier from its HiSilicon chip design unit, according to one source. “The biggest problem is not the product, but that when customers use its equipment, Huawei might know their process parameters,” said another source. “If it wants to grow big, it needs to separate from Huawei completely, but even so, it will still take several years to validate and iterate the products.” ($1 = 7.2480 ******** yuan) (Reporting by Che Pan, Julie Zhu, Fanny Potkin and Eduardo Baptista; Additional reporting by Karen Freifeld; Editing by Brenda Goh and Edwina Gibbs) Source link #ExclusiveSiCarrier #Huawei #partner #chips Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents – The New York Times Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents – The New York Times Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents The New York TimesWisconsin judge indicted in federal court following accusations of obstructing immigration agents CNNFederal grand jury indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in ICE case Milwaukee Journal SentinelWisconsin judge indicted on charges of helping immigrant avoid arrest AxiosGrand jury indicts Milwaukee County judge after prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE WPR Source link #Wisconsin #Judge #Indicted #Charges #Helped #Immigrant #Evade #Agents #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US PGA Championship: Scheffler, Spieth, DeChambeau on McIlroy’s form at Quail Hollow US PGA Championship: Scheffler, Spieth, DeChambeau on McIlroy’s form at Quail Hollow McIlroy became just the sixth player to win all four majors with his triumph at Augusta National – a result that has had Scheffler purring. “It was really cool to see Rory finish that off and to be there for that moment,” said the two-time Masters champion. “He’s a good buddy of mine out here, so I was very happy for him. “It takes a lifetime of work to be able to even have a chance to win major championships, let alone win all four of them.” Thomas, twice a US PGA winner – including at Quail Hollow in 2017 – said McIlroy’s victory was like a wake-up call. “I knew I always wanted to win the Grand Slam, but for some reason, watching somebody do it first-hand, reminded me I really do want to do that,” he said. “It’s weird. Any time someone wins that isn’t me, if it’s a friend, I’m happy for them. But there’s always going to be a part of me that’s jealous and wishes it was me.” Spieth arrives this week in search of the only title missing from his majors resume. The 31-year-old Texan was the last player to win the first two of the year when he collected the Masters and US Open titles in 2015. He followed that with victory at Royal Birkdale in the 2017 Open Championship. But in eight previous attempts, he has been unable to complete the career Slam. “Watching Rory win after giving it a try for a number of years was inspiring,” he said. “You could tell it was a harder win; most of the time he makes it look a lot easier. “I’d love to throw my hat in the ring and give it a chance come the weekend.” Another American keen to add to his major tally of two this week is DeChambeau. The 31-year-old is enjoying a good run in the majors, having finished runner-up to Schauffele in last year’s US PGA before pipping McIlroy to the following month’s US Open title. The pair were in the final Masters group at Augusta last month, and although DeChambeau faded out of contention, he is keen to “have another go at it” with McIlroy. “It’s a golf course that sets up for his shot shapes pretty well, and it sets up well for mine, too. “Maybe I do well, maybe I don’t. But I’m certainly going to give it my all, and I know Rory is too.” And the statistics suggest that if you finish above McIlroy, you will likely be heading home with the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday evening. Source link #PGA #Championship #Scheffler #Spieth #DeChambeau #McIlroys #form #Quail #Hollow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]