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Quantum computing’s commercial use is several years away Quantum computing’s commercial use is several years away 00:00 Brian Sozzi Rigetti computing seeing a decrease in revenue for the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter. How the company estimating it is about five years away from demonstrating quantum advantage. Rigetti CEO and president Subodh Kulkarni joins us now to discuss. Subodh, it is good to see you. Let’s start with this earnings report, Subodh because it’s the first time we’ve gotten a chance to talk to you about it. It does look like the Q1 revenue misses expectations, misses consensus there. It looks also like gross margins declined from the year earlier. Walk us through the, the print though Subodh. I’m curious what you are seeing in the business. 01:09 Subodh Kulkarni Yeah, indeed the numbers, um, sales did decline from last year and the gross margins were lighter than last year. However, we fundamentally in quantum computing are, uh, a technology development company. Uh, the technology milestones and how we are accomplishing them and the timeline for that is far more critical than sales at this point of the journey. Uh, sales are primarily coming from, uh, what we give to academic researchers or government national labs. So these are one-off contracts. They’re lumpy in nature. Some quarters you will see spikes, some quarters like this one, uh, when the, when those don’t happen, you do see a decline. When the numbers are small, you do get, tend to get this spiky behavior, lumpy behavior. So we try not to focus too much on sales at this point in the journey of the company. Uh, as you correctly pointed out, we are four to five years from real commercial value of quantum computing. That’s where the market is really supposed to grow and be large enough where things like sales and EPS start becoming much more critical at that point. At this point, it’s all about technology development and how we are getting the milestones done so that we enable this large $100 plus billion market in the future. 03:00 Brian Sozzi Subodh, taking a step back for the uninitiated, help us explain in layman’s terms, to the extent possible, what is the difference, Subodh, between quantum computers and supercomputers and what your competitive advantage about is in this market. 03:26 Subodh Kulkarni Fundamentally, quantum computing is a way of doing much higher, computing than the supercomputer and consuming a lot less energy. So we can be a million or even a billion times faster than a supercomputer, uh, and consume a lot less energy. And the reason behind that is we use what is called cubits. We entangle those cubits that allows us exponentially better computing power than a classical supercomputer. So imagine the world’s number one supercomputer is sitting in Oak Ridge National Lab right now. It’s the size of a, a big building. Basically, it cost the US government hundreds of millions of dollars. The same work that the supercomputer is doing right now, we could do, we can do potentially with a single chip, uh, and consume a lot less energy at the same time. Now when we have powerful chips, we should be able to do, as I said, thousands and maybe millions of times more computing power than a supercomputer. So fundamentally, it’s a different way of doing computing. In classical computers, you have just two states, zero and one. In quantum, we have multiple states and on top of that, we tend to couple the cubits, which gives us the exponential power of computing. So think of it as a super, supercomputer at a lot less energy consumption in a much more smaller form factor. So exciting potential, huge market opportunity, but we are still very much in the R&D stages. We need to continue to perfect the technology to enable this future. 05:35 Brian Sozzi And, and Subodh, I mean obviously listen, the street’s excited about this technology, and investors are excited about this technology, but in terms of when it’s actually, you know, really commercially viable, you say still years away. Why years, Subodh? 06:00 Subodh Kulkarni It gets into the nitty-gritty of where we are in quantum computing. There are things we, um, measure routinely, things like the quality of the cubits in terms of the error rates, the number of cubits, the gate speeds and gets into a lot of technical metrics. Uh, and right now they work, I mean, quantum computers work. They can do your standard computing. It’s just not faster or cheaper than your regular computer. So there’s really no point in using a quantum computer for practical workload today. The reason for excitement is we can extrapolate and we can see that once we are above a thousand cubits and above a fidelity level of what we call 99.9% two cubit gate fidelity and gates are fast enough and we do error corrections, we can project and see that indeed a quantum computer will be a million or a billion times faster than your fastest computer today and consume lot less energy. So it’s the projections that give us the confidence that, uh, we will be able to get there. But as of today, none of us have a quantum computer that we can show a data center and say, use it, you will get this practical benefit today compared to your, uh, HPC cluster or supercomputer. 07:58 Brian Sozzi Subodh, you know, there’s some broader issues, concerns out there for investors, you know them well. Worries about the economy, worries about the Trump tariffs. I’m just curious, Subodh, have those impacted, affected at all, how you’re leading this company right now, in terms of just decisions you want to make about, about investing, about spending, about hiring? 08:28 Subodh Kulkarni Well, not really at this stage. Uh, since we are primarily focused on R&D, things like tariffs don’t matter to us as much because most of our expenses are in the US. Most of them are salary type expenses. So, uh, tariffs fundamentally don’t hit us and we are not selling many things to any foreign governments where reciprocal tariffs becomes an issue. So as of right now, tariffs is not an issue. Long term, obviously, we watch what’s going to happen. If there’s significant tariffs for parts that we are buying from outside the US, it will impact us to some extent. And same if there are reciprocal tariffs when we are selling quantum computers or quantum computing as a service to foreign countries, that would impact us too. So long term it does absolutely will make a difference. But as of today, while we are doing R&D, tariffs is not as big an issue. Even the economy, the macro factors, like the, the GDP or inflation, those kinds of factors that are typically very important for a traditional company with a mature business are not as important when you are doing early stage R&D work as we are doing right now in quantum computing. 09:57 Brian Sozzi Subodh, you know, we talk on tariffs so we have to talk China. I am very curious to get your take on this, which is kind of the broader geopolitical competition with China Subodh, when it comes to quantum computing. Uh, China is intent on becoming a true global tech powerhouse Subodh. I mean, how does the US right now stack up? Subodh. How does it compare and contrast with China when it comes to this field, quantum computing? 10:31 Subodh Kulkarni Quantum computing is a very high stakes area right now. It is being viewed as a critical technology by just about all the developed economies of the world. Certainly US, China included, but many Western European and Asian countries as well. And the stakes are indeed high because the company or country that owns quantum computing has a huge advantage over everyone else. Uh, one of the main reasons for that is encryption, decryption. Almost all of our information right now is encrypted with some form of RSA or AES encryption and it works because a standard computer, even a supercomputer cannot break it. With quantum computers, we have shown with models that you can relatively easily break AES or RSA encryption. So the stakes are very high. I mean, if a rogue company or a rogue country got quantum computers before we do, they could not only hack into our information, they could take our information and encrypt it with the quantum computer. So we don’t even have any access to our prior information. So stakes are indeed very high. That’s why governments are very much aware of it. Uh, regarding your specific question, um, we all are, very keenly looking at what countries like China are doing and, uh, China is investing extremely aggressively in quantum computing, um, and we really don’t know exactly where they are. Uh, as of right now, based on publications and patent literature, we have a good sense that they are making rapid progress. Uh, we, but we don’t know exactly where they are. So, US quantum computing as a field generally started in the US and Europe came along at the same time. Right now, we believe companies like us, along with IBM and Google are in the lead globally. But we have to be careful. China may be catching up, maybe very close and maybe even ahead, and we just don’t know. This is an area where they are not going to openly divulge if you’re ahead. If this is a critical asset, if you are indeed ahead of other countries, you are definitely not going to tell other countries that you are ahead. So it’s an area of extreme concern for everyone. And that’s why our government, along with other Western European governments, are taking this area very, very seriously. Source link #Quantum #computings #commercial #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iconic Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Creates New Art For Magic The Gathering Collab Iconic Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Creates New Art For Magic The Gathering Collab There are a few people more synonymous with Final Fantasy than Yoshitaka Amano. Amano’s art has been part of the franchise since its inception, and now the iconic artist is bringing his designs and talent to Magic The Gathering’s Final Fantasy collaboration. Amano will supply brand-new art on some of the franchise’s most legendary characters in his trademark style. Amano explained some of the new art he’s creating on Wizards of the Coast’s and Magic’s social media accounts. We also get to witness his surprise when seeing the art in card form for the first time. “I’ve been drawing Final Fantasy art for a long time,” he began before jumping into explaining his compositions for the new art for Kefka, both in his original and final boss forms. “In this picture, I tried to make it as crazy as possible. So I drew it without following any rules. For this one, the situation is what is crazy. He puts himself in the fire. The best word to describe Kefka is ‘chaotic.’ I imagined the colors would be swirled and all mixed together, turning a vague idea into something tangible. I like this process of exploring the details.” Terra, the protagonist, goes through a similar transformation in the game. She starts as an enslaved soldier whose untapped powers are finally revealed as she becomes a magical being known as an esper. Amano showed off two pieces of art showcasing both of her forms. “In the normal version of Terra, I wanted to capture the world of Final Fantasy by drawing her holding a sword, and airships flying in the background,” he continued. “I haven’t had much opportunity to draw Terra in her esper form since I first designed it. The original design was intentionally caricatured; this time, I made it more realistic.” Amano was then brought the art as cards, which amazed him. This is Amano’s second time collaborating with Magic as he also did art for its War of the Spark deck in 2019. “Although it’s small in size,” he added, “it is powerful.” The Final Fantasy collab drops June 13, with the Sephiroth card possibly being the key to an announcement on Final Fantasy Remake Part 3. Source link #Iconic #Final #Fantasy #Artist #Yoshitaka #Amano #Creates #Art #Magic #Gathering #Collab Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2 more Fetterman aides leave embattled senator’s office 2 more Fetterman aides leave embattled senator’s office Two more aides left John Fetterman’s office in recent weeks, the latest in a stream of staff exits amid the Pennsylvania senator’s shifting political persona and questions about his health. Fetterman aides Madeleine Marr and Caroline Shaffer parted ways with his team, according to two people familiar with their departures and granted anonymity to speak freely. They left shortly before New York Magazine reported that current and former Fetterman staff are increasingly concerned about the Democratic senator’s mental and physical health, one of the people said. Staff inside Fetterman’s office had been bracing for the magazine’s story in the days before it was published. Fetterman has denied that he is not fit to serve, calling the report “a one-source hit piece.” A Fetterman spokesperson declined to comment, and Shaffer and Marr did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The two staffers had both worked for Fetterman’s office since early 2023, according to the congressional data website LegiStorm. The site listed them as legislative assistants. Fetterman’s former chief of staff, top communications aides and legislative director departed his office in the last year and a half. In addition to concerns over his health, some former staffers have been unsettled by Fetterman’s hardline support for Israel and recent meeting with President Donald Trump. Though Fetterman eschewed the “progressive” label during his 2022 Senate campaign, he supported some left-wing policies and backed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during his 2016 presidential bid. Fetterman’s defenders, many of whom are coming from conservative circles in recent days, have argued that Fetterman is being targeted by progressives because he sometimes bucks Democratic Party orthodoxy. A Monday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal argued that Fetterman “turns out to be rather moderate, so the left claims he is mentally unfit.” Source link #Fetterman #aides #leave #embattled #senators #office Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock market today: Live updates Stock market today: Live updates Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on May 7, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures were little changed on Tuesday evening as Wall Street looks to extend a strong start to the week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 dipped less than 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures ticked down about 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 27 points, or less than 0.1%. The move in futures comes after a broadly positive day on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.72%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.61% for its fifth straight positive session. The Dow fell 0.64%, weighed down by UnitedHealth, but is still up on the week. The S&P 500 has now turned positive for the year, as Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief after the U.S. and China on Monday announced a 90-day reduction on tariffs. “It’s a big risk-on sentiment at the moment. … While the structural issues between [the U.S. and China] remain unresolved, I think the signal is quite clear that neither side wants to push trade tensions further,” said Lale Akoner, global market analyst at eToro. Tech names were among the big winners in Tuesday’s regular session, with the sector rising more than 2%. Nvidia jumped more than 5% on news the semiconductor giant would send more than 18,000 of its artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia. The latest leg of the market rebound has seen blue-chip stocks build solid winning streaks. Apple has risen in four back-to-back sessions, while Amazon has notched five straight positive days. Outside of technology, Goldman Sachs has also climbed in five consecutive sessions, while Disney’s winning streak has hit six days. Source link #Stock #market #today #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Preorders For The Snow White Limited Steelbook Edition Blu-Ray Are Available Now Preorders For The Snow White Limited Steelbook Edition Blu-Ray Are Available Now Snow White may have earned mixed reviews from viewers and wasn’t quite as successful at the box office as anticipated, but it still managed to become one of the year’s biggest films. The live-action adaptation of Disney’s iconic animated movie makes a few significant tweaks to the story, offering a unique retelling that’s not afraid to buck tradition. If you’re interested in adding the controversial film to your home theater, multiple Blu-ray versions are planned to launch on June 24, including a $45 Snow White 4K Steelbook Limited Edition that’s available to preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Preorders are also available for the standard Blu-ray and DVD editions. $45 | Releases June 24 Along with a 4K version of the film with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, this version comes with a gorgeous steelbook. Depicting Snow White on one side and the seven dwarfs on the other, it should look great in most collections. You’ll also get a standard Blu-ray and digital copy of the movie. The steelbook is packed with bonus features, too, which we’ve listed below. $40 | Releases June 24 If you don’t want the steelbook edition, standard Blu-ray and DVD editions of Snow White are also available to preorder. The Blu-ray version is listed for $40 while the DVD edition is $35. The special features for the Blu-ray version appear to be the same as those in the 4K Steelbook Edition. Snow White 4K Steelbook Edition Snow White Blu-ray Bonus Features The Snow White Limited Edition Steelbook and Snow White (Blu-ray) are packed with bonus features. Disney notes that some of these features may vary between the two, but here’s a look at what you can expect to find on your Blu-ray: Fearless, Fair, Brave, and True: Making Snow White documentary Merry Tunes: A look at the creation of the movie’s songs Fairy Tale Fashion: An in-depth look at the fashion of Snow White Sing alongs Deleted scenes Bloopers Snow White joins a growing list of Disney steelbook releases. This includes the Moana 2 Limited Edition Steelbook for $43 (was $66), the Mufasa: The Lion King Limited Edition Steelbook for $45, and the Lilo and Stitch Limited Edition Steelbook for $32 (was $41). A 4K Blu-ray version of the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is also available for $30.57 (was $39). Source link #Preorders #Snow #White #Limited #Steelbook #Edition #BluRay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jayson Tatum injury: How long has it taken NBA stars to recover from torn Achilles? – MassLive Jayson Tatum injury: How long has it taken NBA stars to recover from torn Achilles? – MassLive Jayson Tatum injury: How long has it taken NBA stars to recover from torn Achilles? MassLiveCeltics’ Tatum undergoes surgery for torn Achilles ESPNBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon CNNThis Is the End of the Celtics as We Know Them The RingerKnicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes AP News Source link #Jayson #Tatum #injury #long #NBA #stars #recover #torn #Achilles #MassLive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S. to cut tariffs on small packages from China to as low as 30% – National U.S. to cut tariffs on small packages from China to as low as 30% – National The U.S. will cut the “de minimis” tariff for low-value shipments from China to as low as 30%, according to a White House executive order and industry experts, further de-escalating a potentially damaging trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The order published late on Monday offers some relief to big ******** e-commerce players Shein and Temu and follows a weekend deal between Beijing and Washington to unwind for 90 days most of the ****-for-tat tariffs imposed on each other’s goods since early April. While their joint statement following talks in Geneva did not mention the de minimis duties, the order signed by President Donald Trump said levies for those direct-to-consumer postal shipments will be reduced to 54% from 120% for items valued at up to $800, starting on Wednesday. An alternative flat fee of $100 per postal package remains in effect, but a planned June 1 increase to $200 was cancelled. Story continues below advertisement There are different rules for packages handled by commercial delivery firms such as United Parcel Service, FedEx and DHL, which shipped millions of Shein and Temu packages before Trump ended duty-free status for ******** shipments valued under $800. The rate for those packages now defaults to the reduced U.S. tariff rate of 30% from 145% for ******** imports, two delivery experts told Reuters on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution. 2:20 U.S. and China reach 90-day trade truce, Trump announces The 30% rate reflects the Trump administration’s decision to cut China’s “reciprocal” duty rate to 10% from 145%, plus a separate 20% duty related to the U.S. fentanyl crisis. The White House and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office did not immediately respond to a request for clarification. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC on Tuesday that the 10% global duty rate would likely remain in place to help rebuild the U.S. manufacturing base. Story continues below advertisement Commercial shippers generally collect duties from sellers in China prior to shipment, but the U.S. Postal Service is not set up to handle tariff collections. Four sources told Reuters most Temu and Shein shipments are handled by commercial carriers. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Many consumer goods from China in the commercial channel will still be subject to much higher duties imposed under previous trade actions or sectoral national security investigations. For example, syringes and surgical gloves are subject to 100% duties under a U.S. Section 301 trade action. One of the delivery experts said, however, that if shipped by a postal carrier in quantities valued at less than $800, they may be able to arrive in the U.S. for only a $100 fee, or an effective 12.5% rate. In February, Trump ended the de minimis exemption and imposed different rules for packages handled by postal services or commercial delivery firms – blaming the exemption for enabling a flood of shipments from ******** e-commerce firms and traffickers of fentanyl and other illicit goods. Story continues below advertisement The number of shipments entering the U.S. through the tax-free channel exploded in recent years with more than 90% of all packages coming via de minimis. Of those, about 60% came from China, led by direct-to-consumer retailers such as Temu and Shein. 1:49 Trump claims ‘total reset’ in U.S.-China trade talks According to 2024 congressional testimony from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official, the average value of a de minimis shipment during fiscal year 2023 was just $54. Trending Now Case of 2 missing N.S. children enters 10th day as police remain tight lipped ********* rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack ******** online retailers Shein – which is considering a London stock market listing – and PDD Holdings-owned Temu, as well as U.S. rival Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. China exported $240 billion in direct-to-consumer goods benefiting from de minimis worldwide last year, accounting for 7% of its overseas sales and contributing 1.3% of gross domestic product, according to Nomura estimates. Story continues below advertisement Jianlong Hu, CEO of Brands Factory, a ******** cross-border e-commerce consultancy, said a 54% tariff was still very high. “Sellers are probably taking a wait-and-see approach but in general I think it’s fair to say the ***** times of small package delivery from China to the U.S., the Golden Age is already gone.” Shein is more exposed to de minimis changes due to its reliance on speed of getting thousands of new styles each week to consumers in the West by air than others such as Temu. Shein might still be one player that would want to send by air freight some packages from China and pay the 54% tariff rather than import all by boat, said Hu. “If people are buying clothes on Shein and are told the product will arrive one month later, who will buy that?” 2:16 ********* businesses talk stability as U.S.-China trade war triggers economic implosion China’s yuan jumped to a six-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, joining a global rally in riskier assets following the broader trade deal between Beijing and Washington. Story continues below advertisement Trump’s global trade war, which shredded the playbooks that have governed international trade for decades, has shaken up financial markets and raised fears of a recession. The U.S. de minimis rule, which dates back to 1938, has been the target of growing criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as a loophole that allows ******** products to skirt U.S. tariffs and ******** drugs and fentanyl precursors to enter the U.S. unscreened, as Reuters reporting has confirmed. More on Lifestyle More videos Source link #U.S #cut #tariffs #small #packages #China #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Scheffler, McIlroy, Schauffele grouped together at PGA Scheffler, McIlroy, Schauffele grouped together at PGA The three best golfers in the world will play the first half of the PGA Championship together, with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and defending champion Xander Schauffele making up the biggest marquee grouping for Thursday and Friday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. Scheffler, McIlroy and Schauffele – respectively Nos.1, 2 and 3 in the Official World Golf Rankings – will start on the 10th tee on Thursday at 8.22 am local time (2222 Thursday AEST), then begin Friday’s round on the first tee at 1.47 pm (0347 Friday AEST). The trio are responsible for winning four of the last five major championships. Scheffler won the 2024 Masters, Northern Irishman McIlroy grabbed his long-awaited green jacket last month and Schauffele won the PGA and Open Championship last year. The seven Australians at the major are all paired apart. Cameron Smith is with 2013 US Open winner Justin Rose, who lost to McIlroy in a play-off at Augusta, and Brian Harman, who followed Smith as British Open champion in 2023. In another high-profile trio, Jason Day will go out with Phil Mickelson and Tommy Fleetwood. Min Woo Lee goes out with ********* Corey Conners and Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark in a trio guaranteed a large gallery as they are the group in front of Scheffler, McIlroy and Schauffele, and behind Jon Rahm’s group. He is with Patrick Cantlay and Matt Fitzpatrick, who themselves follow Day’s trio. Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau is paired with compatriot Gary Woodland, the 2019 winner, and Norway’s Viktor Hovland. Geoff Ogilvy was the last *********** winner, in 2006. TEE TIMES FOR AUSTRALIANS AT THE US PGA (AEST) * 2149 Thursday & 0314 Saturday — Phil Mickelson (USA), Tommy Fleetwood (ENG), Jason Day (AUS) * 2211 Thursday & 0336 Saturday — Corey Conners (CAN), Min Woo Lee (AUS), Rasmus Hojgaard (DEN) + 2217 Thursday & 0342 Saturday — Thorbjorn Olesen (DEN), Karl Vilips (AUS), Laurie Canter (ENG) * 0236 Friday & 2111 Friday — Eric Cole (USA), Eric Steger (USA), Cam Davis (AUS) + 0303 Friday & 2138 Friday — Tyrrell Hatton (ENG), Will Zalatoris (USA), Adam Scott (AUS) + 0409 Friday & 2244 Friday — Justin Rose (ENG), Cam Smith (AUS), Brian Harman (USA) * 0426 Friday & 2201 Friday — Jhonattan Vegas (VEN), Elvis Smylie (AUS), Brian Campbell (USA) + start on the first hole first round, tenth hole second round. * start on the tenth hole first round, first hole second. Source link #Scheffler #McIlroy #Schauffele #grouped #PGA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Manitowoc County man indicted on federal charges for crimes against minors Manitowoc County man indicted on federal charges for crimes against minors FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) – A 75-year-old Manitowoc County man has been indicted on multiple federal charges related to crimes against minors. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, an unsealed indictment alleges that Michael J. Kornely of Francis Creek transported two different minors across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal ******* activity in 2005 and 2006. After nine years, husband charged with killing his wife in Shawano County Additionally, Kornely is accused of using a computer in March 2024 to attempt to “persuade, induce, and entice” a minor to engage in unlawful ******* conduct. One person dead after being hit by a vehicle in Wisconsin If convicted on any of the three charges, Kornely faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and up to life behind bars. He could also be fined up to $250,000 and would be required to register as a sex offender under both federal and state law. The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office initially investigated the March 2024 incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton. Source link #Manitowoc #County #man #indicted #federal #charges #crimes #minors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration's universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists – NPR Trump administration's universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists – NPR Trump administration’s universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists NPRView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Trump #administration039s #universal #flu #vaccine #project #puzzles #scientists #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo An Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip has killed a well-known ************ journalist whom it accused of working with ****** as he was recovering in hospital from an earlier strike, the territory’s health ministry says. Israel has accused Hassan Aslih, who has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media platforms, of taking part in the October 7, 2023 attack by ************ militant group ****** that triggered the war in Gaza. It has said Aslih documented and uploaded footage of “looting, arson and *******” during the ******-led incursion into Israel. Ahmed Siyyam, a Gaza civil emergency service member, told Reuters the attack hit the third floor of a Nasser Hospital building in the southern city of Khan Younis, where dozens of patients and injured were being treated. Two patients, including Aslih, were killed and several others were wounded, the health ministry said. Later on Tuesday, the Gaza health ministry also said nine missiles slammed into and around the courtyard of the Gaza European Hospital in the south of the enclave, killing at least 16 people and wounding 70 others. Israel’s military said it hit a “****** command centre” beneath the hospital. ****** denies exploiting hospitals and civilian properties for military purposes. In a separate statement about the Nasser Hospital strike, the Israeli military said it “eliminated significant ****** terrorists” in Nasser Hospital, among them Aslih, who it said had “operated under the guise of a journalist”. Reuters footage showed heavy damage to one of the Nasser hospital buildings, including to the medical equipment and beds inside. “I came to the hospital not knowing whether to mourn the martyrs, treat the patients and injured, or deal with the staff who no longer feel safe,” said Atef Al-Hout, director of Nasser Hospital. According to the International Federation of Journalists, at least 160 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war. Officials in Gaza, where ****** took control in 2007, put the number at 215, and accuse Israel of deliberately targeting journalists. Israel denies this and says it tries to avoid harm to civilians. Aslih headed the Alam24 news outlet and worked as a freelance photojournalist. He had previously worked with several Western news organisations. He was wounded in April in a deadly strike on a tent in the Nasser hospital compound. Some 1200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage in the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, according to Israeli tallies. Israel’s response has killed more than 52,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials, and destroyed much of the enclave. A blockade on aid supplies since March 2 has left the population at critical risk of famine, according to a UN-backed monitor. A senior World Health Organisation official warned on Tuesday that hunger and malnutrition could have a lasting impact on “an entire generation”. Source link #Israeli #strike #Gaza #hospital #kills #wounded #journo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Homeland Security announces dozens of immigration arrets at Wildwood construction sites Homeland Security announces dozens of immigration arrets at Wildwood construction sites Homeland Security Investigations says more than two dozen undocumented immigrants have been arrested at construction sites in Wildwood. Details are not yet known, other than the arrests happened during worksite enforcement encounters on Tuesday. Homeland Security says those arrested are from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras, and some have been previously deported. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it could not release more information immediately, but teams are working to finalize Tuesday’s enforcement actions. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Source link #Homeland #Security #announces #dozens #immigration #arrets #Wildwood #construction #sites Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business Mateusz Slodkowski | Lightrocket | Getty Images Airbnb launched a redesigned app on Tuesday to showcase the company’s push to let travelers book services, like catering and personal training, at their home rentals. The new-look app marks a new chapter for Airbnb to expand beyond home stays. The company has previously announced plans to invest $200 million to $250 million in a new business that it said it hopes will become a significant driver of future revenue growth. “We now feel like we have such a strong foundation that we are capable of building and expanding,” Dave Stephenson, Airbnb’s business chief, told CNBC. The company has previously tried to push beyond home rentals, but dialed back those efforts in 2020 to focus on its core business as the Covid pandemic shuttered borders and pummeled the travel industry. Airbnb shares fell earlier this month after the company issued disappointing revenue guidance in its first-quarter earnings report, saying it saw some “softness” in travel from Canada to the U.S. toward the end of the quarter amid macroeconomic uncertainties. “Until now, our app has really done one thing, which is it lets you book a home,” CEO Brian Chesky said on Airbnb’s May 1 earnings call. “We rebuilt the app from the ground up on a new technology stack. And now we can innovate faster and offer much more than homes.” The Airbnb services tab. Courtesy: Airbnb The app’s new services tab offers 10 categories users can select and book during their rental. The offerings include services such as spa treatments, catered or prepared meals, or personal training sessions. These service offerings will debut in 260 cities worldwide. The company hopes this update will put Airbnb on par with offerings travelers often find at hotels and resorts, Stephenson said. To ensure quality, Airbnb has added to its vetting team, which includes legal professionals, to assess certifications and licensing requirements, which vary from city to city, Stephenson said. Services vendors have 10 years of experience on average, the company said. The app update will also include a homepage tab to emphasize Airbnb’s experiences business. The new tab divides experiences into 19 categories, including live performances, landmark tours, architecture tours and workouts, which are available in 650 cities. The company first launched experiences in 2016. The experience tab will include activities and tours designed by Airbnb, called originals, such as a tour of Notre Dame with a restoration architect in Paris. The company is also partnering to offer experiences and services at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Stephenson said. Airbnb also said it is updating its social features, allowing users to see other guests attending experiences. The new messages section will also enable photo and video sharing and come with updated privacy features for interacting with co-travelers later this year. Source link #Airbnb #launches #redesigned #app #services #business Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery for torn Achilles – NBC News Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery for torn Achilles – NBC News Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery for torn Achilles NBC NewsCeltics’ Tatum undergoes surgery for torn Achilles ESPNJayson Tatum’s Achilles injury is a devastating blow to the Celtics’ future and a star in his prime Yahoo SportsBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon CNNKnicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes AP News Source link #Celtics #star #Jayson #Tatum #surgery #torn #Achilles #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Céline Dion makes rare appearance as five countries are kicked out Céline Dion makes rare appearance as five countries are kicked out EBU Céline Dion filmed a message to mark Eurovision returning to Switzerland for the first time since she won the 1988 contest Céline Dion made a rare appearance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest with a brief, pre-recorded message. The star won the contest for Switzerland in 1988, and it had been rumoured she would take the stage as the ceremony returns to the country this year. “I’d love nothing more than to be with you,” she said in a video, apparently ruling out that possibility. “Switzerland will forever hold a special place in my heart. It’s the country that believed in me and gave me the chance to be part of something so extraordinary.” The semi-final saw 10 acts qualify for Saturday’s grand finale, including Swedish entrants KAJ, whose song Bara Bada Bastu is the runaway favourite. Sarah Louise Bennett KAJ – whose name is an acrostic for their first names, Kevin, Axel and Jakob – are favourites to win the 2025 contest Their song, an accordion-led comedy number whose title translates to “let’s take a sauna”, has a 40% chance of winning, according to bookmakers. If the prediction comes true, it would be Sweden’s eighth Eurovision title – making them the most victorious country in the contest’s history (they are currently tied with Ireland, on seven wins each). Fifteen acts performed at Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel’s St Jakobshalle. These are the ones who made the cut. Norway: Kyle Alessandro – LighterAlbania: Shkodra Elektronike – ZjermSweden: KAJ – Bara Bada BastuIceland: VÆB – RÓANetherlands: Claude – C’est La ViePoland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJASan Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’ItaliaEstonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso MacchiatoPortugal: NAPA – DeslocadoUkraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray That means that the Eurovision dreams of Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia and Slovenia have all ended for 2025. Of those, the biggest surprise was Belgium’s Red Sebastian, whose rave anthem Strobe Lights had been predicted to finish among the top five. His disqualification came on the day of his 26th birthday. Ten more acts will progress to the main competition after Thursday’s second semi-final. The “Big Five” countries, who contribute the most financially to the competition (France, Germany, Spain, the *** and Italy) qualify automatically, as do last year’s winners, Switzerland. Getty Images Celine Dion represented Switzerland at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, where she beat the *** entrant, Scott Fitzgerald, by one point Dion’s video message came during the ceremony’s interval, as votes were being cast. Although she was unable to be there in person, it was a coup for organisers. The singer has stepped away from the limelight in recent years due to health issues related to stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a neurological condition that causes muscle spasms and makes it difficult for her to walk. After a four-year break, she made an emotional comeback at last summer’s Paris Olympics, singing Edith Piaf’s classic Hymne à l’Amour from the Eiffel Tower. Speculation over a potential Eurovision appearance has been mounting since Swiss singer Nemo won the 2024 contest. In her video, Dion said it was “beautiful and emotional” to see the young singer lift the trophy, and recalled that her victory in 1988 “was a life-changing moment for me”. “To the people of Switzerland, thank you for your love,” she continued. “This night is yours and I hope you feel as proud as I do.” After repeating her message in French, several former Eurovision contestants appeared on stage to cover Dion’s winning song from 1988, Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (Don’t Leave Without Me). However, organisers said they had not given up hope of the star appearing at the final this weekend. “We are still in close contact with her,” they said in a statement. Getty Images Polish star Justyna Steczkowska floated above the stage during her performance Tuesday’s semi-final opened with Icelandic group VÆB, two brothers with the unregulated energy of former Irish entrants Jedward. They were followed by Polish star Justyna Steczkowska, who hung precariously above the stage on two ropes, as she sang her witchy hymn to mother earth, Gaja. The acrobatics continued with Slovenian musician Klemen, who was suspended upside down during his ballad How Much Time Do We Have Left? The song was a tribute to his wife, who has recently recovered from *******, but the emotional performance wasn’t enough to clinch him a position in the final. Taking a lighter note was Estonia’s Tommy Cash, whose quirky anthem Espresso Macchiato was interrupted by a “stage invader” – actually a dancer who replicated his noodle-limbed dance moves. Corinne ******** Tommy Cash danced with a “stage invader” fan before security guards pulled her away The arena was awash with Ukranian flags for Ziferblat, whose prog-pop anthem Bird Of Pray is a message of hope and resilience to families separated by the country’s ongoing war with Russia. Italy’s Lucio Corsi brought 70s glam rock vibes with his track Volevo Esse Un *****, which even featured a visual call-back to David Bowie and Mick Ronson’s iconic 1972 performance of Starman on Top Of The Pops. Bosnian singer Marko Bošnjak was all ****** eyeliner and sinister energy for his kill-your-enemies anthem Poison Cake, while Dutch singer Claude took the opposite approach, brimming with positivity throughout his upbeat performance of C’est La Vie. And Swiss singer Zoë Më was bathed in a sea of mobile phone lights as she performed Voyage , an understated and rather beautiful plea for kindness and understanding. Sarah Louise Bennett Italy’s Lucio Corsi (left) recreated David Bowie’s iconic Top Of The Pops performance with Mick Ronson during his song, Volevo Essere Un ***** However, KAJ were the artists to beat – with the entire audience stomping along to their goofy sauna anthem (“Damn it, turn up the heat!”) The song, performed in the Vörå dialect, is a radical departure from Sweden’s tried and tested formula of slick pop anthems. It was the surprise winner at the Melodifestivalen, the hotly-contested show that selects the country’s Eurovision entry, and has gone on to top the Swedish pop charts for 11 weeks. Speaking to the BBC, the band – who are actually from the Swedish-speaking part of Finland – said it was strange to enter the contest as the presumed favourite. “We are feeling the pressure a bit,” they admitted, “but we’re gonna go out there, have fun, bring the steam, bring the sauna culture, and we’ll see how far it goes.” Source link #Céline #Dion #rare #appearance #countries #kicked Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Game Release Schedule 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Game Release Schedule After years of speculation and rumor, Nintendo’s Switch 2 is finally, nearly upon us. The console exists (or will exist soon) and with it will come a collection of games. Some will be available on launch day, others will be available in the console’s launch window in the following weeks and months. And for the To Be Announced section below, know that while we don’t have exact dates for those games yet, we do know they will be releasing in 2025. To help track what Switch 2 games will be available when, we’ve made a dedicated Switch 2 version of our 2025 Video Game Release Schedule. You can find the list of launch games and beyond below, and rest assured that we will update this list throughout the year. If you’re planning on getting a Switch 2 when it launches on June 5, we look forward to you revisiting this list to see what you will be able to play on it. Launch Day Mario Kart World Launch Day June Tamagotchi Plaza June July Donkey Kong Bananza July August Kirby and the Forgotten Land August September Star Wars Outlaws September To Be Announced Witchbrook To Be Announced Source link #Nintendo #Switch #Game #Release #Schedule Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Erin Patterson trial: Fungi expert Dr Tom May to return to witness box for mushroom ******* trial Erin Patterson trial: Fungi expert Dr Tom May to return to witness box for mushroom ******* trial There’s been a “significant” rise in calls to the Victorian poisons centre about mushroom exposures in recent years, the jury in Erin Patterson’s triple-******* trial has been told. Mycologist Tom May was called to give evidence on Tuesday in the third week of Ms Patterson’s trial over the allegedly deliberate poisonings of four of her in-laws on July 29, 2023. Under cross-examination by Ms Patterson’s barrister, Sophie Stafford, Dr May was quizzed on an academic journal article he co-authored in 2023. Camera IconDr Tom May will continue giving evidence on Wednesday. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia The jury was told the study used available mobile and web apps to identify photographs of mushrooms that had been sent to the Victorian Poisons Information Centre — concluding there was a “poor” accuracy in correctly identifying poisonous mushrooms. “We showed that those apps sometimes failed to correctly identify mushrooms,” Dr May said. “Sometimes they were misidentified as the wrong mushroom.” Dr May told the jury the primary motivation for the study was the increasing availability of the apps, but agreed with Ms Stafford that there seemed to be an increase in people foraging for wild mushrooms in recent years. “And accordingly, poison centre calls regarding mushroom exposures in the state of Victoria have increased significantly in recent years?” Ms Stafford asked. Dr May responded: “That appears to be the case.” “There certainly was an increase in the calls during the Covid *******, but it was also a rather wet year, so it was actually hard to disentangle these different factors,” he said. Camera IconErin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia Dr May is expected to return to the witness box when the case resumes on Wednesday morning. Her husband’s parents Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, died after consuming death cap mushrooms inside a beef wellington that Ms Patterson served. Ms Wilkinson’s husband Ian Wilkinson, 71, survived after a long stint in hospital. Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of ******* and one count of attempted ******* relating to the fatal lunch. At the start of the trial her barrister, Colin Mandy SC, told the jury Ms Patterson did not intentionally nor deliberately poison anyone, labelling the deaths a tragic accident. The trial continues. Source link #Erin #Patterson #trial #Fungi #expert #Tom #return #witness #box #mushroom #******* #trial Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CureIS Healthcare sues Epic Systems, alleging ‘scheme to destroy’ CureIS Healthcare sues Epic Systems, alleging ‘scheme to destroy’ A sign that reads “Epic Intergalactic Headquarters” on campus. Epic Systems CureIS Healthcare, a managed care services company, filed a civil lawsuit against Epic Systems on Monday night, alleging the electronic health record (EHR) giant has carried out a “multi-prong scheme to destroy” CureIS’ business. CureIS offers technology and managed services for government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and other state health initiatives. In a 40-page complaint that was made public on Tuesday, CureIS claims that Epic has interfered with its customer relationships, blocked access to necessary data and raised unfounded security concerns, among other anti-competitive practices. Epic, the leader in the EHR market, didn’t immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment. The lawsuit is the latest legal battle facing Epic, which houses medical records for around 280 million patients in the U.S. and offers other health-care tools. Data startup Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against the company in September, alleging Epic has used its dominance in the EHR space to stifle competition in other markets that use that data. “Particle’s claims are baseless,” Epic told CNBC in a statement at the time. CureIS’ suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The company is being represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the same firm that’s representing Particle. WATCH: Jonathan Kanter: New legislation on tech regulation ‘highly unlikely’ Source link #CureIS #Healthcare #sues #Epic #Systems #alleging #scheme #destroy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

***** of TaylorMade Golf by its private equity owner may begin soon according to reports ***** of TaylorMade Golf by its private equity owner may begin soon according to reports Is TaylorMade Golf about to hit the block? Talk that the Carlsbad, Calif.-based equipment maker could be sold has accelerated, according to a report on May 9 in the Chosun Daily, a Korean publication. Earlier this year, Centroid Investment Partners, a South Korean private equity firm that purchased TaylorMade Golf in 2021, was reported to be considering selling the equipment maker. The latest report claims that TaylorMade may begin the ***** of its management rights, “as early as next month, with the company aiming for a valuation of around $3.5 billion.” The $3.5 billion targeted sales price is believed to be based on a valuation benchmarked against Acushnet Holdings, the parent of Titleist. According to investment banking sources, ***** advisors JP Morgan and Jefferies plan to send teaser letters to potential buyers in June or July. Strategic investors from China and the Middle East are expected to be key targets. There’s one potential holdup: F&F, the South Korean fashion group that joined as a strategic investor at the time of Centroid’s 2021 acquisition of TaylorMade, reportedly opposes the *****. “Through legal counsel Yulchon LLC, F&F has submitted formal notices stating it will exercise its right to approve major corporate decisions should the deal proceed,” the Chosun Daily reported. F&F also argues that the scope of its right of first refusal remains ambiguous. The company holds both the right to approve key decisions and the right of first refusal on TaylorMade, and has consistently opposed a *****—pushing instead for continued growth and a future IPO. Centroid maintains that the planned ***** does not fall under F&F’s approval rights and charges that the terms of the right of first refusal are clearly defined. If a third-party buyer presents an offer, F&F would have 14 days to match or exceed that price to take control. F&F invested $392 million into the fund when TaylorMade was valued at just $1.5 billion. In January, Jeong Jin-hyeok, the CEO of Centroid Investment, told Nikkei Asia that he is, “satisfied with TaylorMade’s golf ball business as it has grown more than 20 percent on average per year since Centroid’s acquisition in 2021, while noting that he will be monitoring how its clothing operations perform through 2025.” That would be a reference to the apparel business, which the company backed last year, with Tiger Woods and known as Sun Day Red. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: TaylorMade’s owner reportedly preparing to sell golf equipment maker Source link #***** #TaylorMade #Golf #private #equity #owner #reports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

CureIS Healthcare sues Epic Systems, alleging ‘scheme to destroy’ CureIS Healthcare sues Epic Systems, alleging ‘scheme to destroy’ A sign that reads “Epic Intergalactic Headquarters” on campus. Epic Systems CureIS Healthcare, a managed care services company, filed a civil lawsuit against Epic Systems on Monday night, alleging the electronic health record (EHR) giant has carried out a “multi-prong scheme to destroy” CureIS’ business. CureIS offers technology and managed services for government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and other state health initiatives. In a 40-page complaint that was made public on Tuesday, CureIS claims that Epic has interfered with its customer relationships, blocked access to necessary data and raised unfounded security concerns, among other anti-competitive practices. Epic, the leader in the EHR market, didn’t immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment. The lawsuit is the latest legal battle facing Epic, which houses medical records for around 280 million patients in the U.S. and offers other health-care tools. Data startup Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against the company in September, alleging Epic has used its dominance in the EHR space to stifle competition in other markets that use that data. “Particle’s claims are baseless,” Epic told CNBC in a statement at the time. CureIS’ suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The company is being represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the same firm that’s representing Particle. WATCH: Jonathan Kanter: New legislation on tech regulation ‘highly unlikely’ Source link #CureIS #Healthcare #sues #Epic #Systems #alleging #scheme #destroy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fintech company Chime files for Nasdaq IPO Fintech company Chime files for Nasdaq IPO Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Financial technology company Chime on Tuesday filed paperwork to go public on the Nasdaq. The company intends to file under the ticker symbol “CHYM.” “Chime is a technology company, not a bank,” the company said in its prospectus, noting it’s not a member of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Still, the company cited Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Bank and Wells Fargo as competitors. Most of Chime’s new members who arrange for direct deposit previously did direct deposit elsewhere, “most commonly with large incumbent banks,” the company said. According to the filing, Chime picks up revenue from interchange fees associated with purchases that members make with Chime debit cards and credit cards. Banks collect interchange fees, which are generally a percentage of the transaction value, plus a set amount for each transaction depending on the rates determined by card networks such as Visa. The banks then pass money on to Chime. In the March quarter, Chime generated $12.4 million in net income on $518.7 million in revenue. Revenue grew 32%. At the end of March, Chime had 8.6 million active members, up about 23% year over year. Average revenue per active member, at $251, was up from $231. It has members in all 50 states — it doesn’t operate outside the U.S. — and 55% of them female. The average member age is 36. Around two-thirds of members look to Chime for their “primary financial relationship,” Chime said. The term refers to those who made at least 15 purchases using its card or received a qualifying direct deposit of at least $200 in the past calendar month. Members can use over 45,000 ATMs without paying fees, which Chime says is a larger network then the top U.S. banks combined. Chime offers a slew of other services in addition to its cards, including high-yield savings accounts, free tax filing and the ability to access as much as $500 of earned pay before payday free of charge in 24 hours or instantly for $2. Eligible members with direct deposit can borrow up to $500 with a fixed interest rate of $5 for every $100 borrowed. The company doesn’t charge late fees or compound interest. Chime’s SpotMe lets eligible members overdraft up to $200 without fees, and SpotMe Boosts allow eligible members to temporarily push up overdraft limits of other members by up to $20 each month, free of charge. “Since we launched SpotMe in 2019, overdraft fee revenue industry-wide has decreased,” Chime said. Following an extended drought, IPOs looked poised for a rebound when President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. CoreWeave’s March debut provided some momentum. But Trump’s tariff announcement in April roiled the market and led companies including Chime as well as trading platform eToro, online lender Klarna and ticket marketplace StubHub to delay their plans. EToro is now scheduled to debut this week, and digital health company Hinge Health issued its pricing range for its IPO on Tuesday, with an expected offering coming soon. Chime’s public filing is the latest sign that emerging tech companies are preparing to test the market’s appetite for risk. Last month design software startup Figma said it had filed confidentially for an initial public offering. Chris Britt, Chime’s co-founder and CEO, told CNBC in 2020 that it would be ready for an IPO within the next 12 months. But in late 2021 markets turned negative on technology as inflation picked up, prompting central bankers to ratchet up interest rates. Chime was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, with 1,465 employees. It ranked 22nd on CNBC’s 2024 Disruptor 50 list of privately held companies. Investors include Crosslink Capital, DST Global, General Atlantic, Iconic Strategic Partners and Menlo Ventures. — CNBC’s Ari Levy contributed to this report. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Source link #Fintech #company #Chime #files #Nasdaq #IPO Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Inside the Paris courtroom as Kim Kardashian relives the night that changed her life – The Independent Inside the Paris courtroom as Kim Kardashian relives the night that changed her life – The Independent Inside the Paris courtroom as Kim Kardashian relives the night that changed her life The Independent’This is my closure’: Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court BBCWho Robbed Kim Kardashian? Revisiting the Shocking Jewelry Heist and Why It Took Nearly a Decade to Go to Court People.comThe Case of Kim Kardashian’s Courtroom Diamonds The New York TimesKardashian tells court she ‘absolutely thought’ robbers would kill her in $10 million heist CNN Source link #Paris #courtroom #Kim #Kardashian #relives #night #changed #life #Independent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Masters champion McIlroy to headline *********** Open Masters champion McIlroy to headline *********** Open Five-time major champion and career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy will headline the men’s *********** Open, with the tournament to be played in Melbourne for the next two years. Royal Melbourne on the Melbourne sandbelt will host the tournament from December 4-7 while nearby Kingston Heath be the home of the Open in 2026. McIlroy’s return to Australia comes off the back of his historic win at the 2025 Masters Tournament to complete the career grand slam, with the world No.2 committing to the next two years Down Under. The last time the 35-year-old appeared at the *********** Open was in 2014 when McIlroy defended the Stonehaven Cup the year after he went head-to-head with Adam Scott in 2013 to eventually be crowned champion. “I’m proud to be committing to the *********** Open for the next two years, especially with it being played on the world-class Melbourne Sandbelt, somewhere I’ve always wanted to play professionally” McIlroy said in a statement.”The success of the *********** Open is important for the global game, and I’m incredibly confident it will thrive again this year, especially with it being staged in one of the world’s great sporting cities and on two of the finest golf courses in the world over the next two years: The Royal Melbourne Golf Club and Kingston Heath Golf Club.” Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said the appearance of the Northern Irishman would help elevate the status of the tournament. “Rory McIlroy, one of the best to ever play our game, playing on the world-renowned Melbourne sandbelt, is a mouth-watering proposition for golf fans,” said Sutherland. “We are committed to elevating the status of our national championship, and this announcement is a significant step in that direction.” The *********** Open is moving away from its previous combined event, with the dates and venue of the women’s *********** Open and *********** All Abilities Championship to be confirmed at a later date. “We are confident that the revised format, with individual men’s, women’s and all-abilities events will give each event their own platform to showcase the incredible talent in golf,” said Sutherland. Source link #Masters #champion #McIlroy #headline #*********** #Open Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Family of US-born child deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration Family of US-born child deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lawyers for a 2-year-old U.S. citizen who was deported with her mother to Honduras said on Tuesday that the family was lifting its lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The girl -– one of three U.S.-born children who were deported alongside their Honduran-born mothers -– had been at the heart of one of the mounting legal battles playing out in the United States weighing if the Trump administration broke the law in implementing its new deportation policies. “Given the traumatizing experiences the families have been through, they are taking a step back to have full discussions about all their options, the safety and well-being of their children, and the best ways to proceed so the harms they have suffered can be fully addressed,” said Gracie Willis, one of the family’s lawyers. The lawsuit was brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, National Immigration Project and several other allied groups, which said the deportations were a “shocking — although increasingly common — abuse of power.” Willis and the group of lawyers had argued that the families did not have a fair opportunity to decide whether they wanted the children to stay in the United States. Willis said the family of the 2-year old girl and their lawyers jointly decided to dismiss the case to give the family “space and time to consider all the options that are available to them.” A federal judge in Louisiana had raised questions about the girl’s deportation, saying the government did not prove it had done so properly. The Honduran-born mother — who is pregnant — was arrested in April on an outstanding deportation order along with the girl and her 11-year-old Honduran-born sister during a check-in appointment at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in New Orleans, lawyers said. The family lived in Baton Rouge. Lawyers for the girl’s father insisted he wanted the girl to remain with him in the U.S., while ICE said the mother had wanted the girl to be deported with her to Honduras. In a court filing, lawyers for the father said ICE indicated that it was holding the girl in a bid to induce the father to turn himself in. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty in Louisiana had scheduled a hearing for the case later this week, saying it was “in the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the Government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process.” Source link #Family #USborn #child #deported #Honduras #drops #lawsuit #Trump #administration Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The first federal court hearing on Trump’s tariffs did not go so well for Trump – vox.com The first federal court hearing on Trump’s tariffs did not go so well for Trump – vox.com The first federal court hearing on Trump’s tariffs did not go so well for Trump vox.com‘There Is No Rational Basis Behind What the President Is Trying to Accomplish’ PoliticoTrump tariffs face major legal hurdle as federal trade court hears challenge CNBCICYMI – Federal Court to Hear Liberty Justice Center’s Lawsuit Challenging Legality of President Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs Liberty Justice CenterA federal court is about to decide whether to strike down Trump’s tariffs, in V.O.S. Selections v. Trump vox.com Source link #federal #court #hearing #Trumps #tariffs #Trump #vox.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]