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DNC panel pushes to scrap David Hogg’s vice chair election DNC panel pushes to scrap David Hogg’s vice chair election A Democratic National Committee panel on Monday recommended redoing David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta’s elections to party vice-chair, as Hogg faces a separate intraparty battle over his push to primary some Democratic politicians. The DNC’s credentials committee passed a resolution determining that Kenyatta and Hogg’s election in February was incomplete due to violations of the party’s charter, and the party should hold two new votes with only candidates who previously ran participating. The resolution will now be presented to the entire DNC. Monday’s resolution came in response to a challenge brought by Kalyn Free, a Native American committeeperson from Oklahoma who lost to Hogg — a 25-year-old Parkland school shooting survivor best known for his gun control advocacy — in one of the vice chair races. Free alleges that during February’s election, the DNC improperly combined two questions and tallied votes together. In doing so, Free argues, the DNC used procedures that gave male candidates an advantage over female candidates, violating the party’s charter. During a more than two-hour meeting, committee members debated whether the election violated party rules. Representatives for Hogg and Kenyatta, a Pennsylvania state lawmaker, argued it’s up to the DNC chair to interpret whether voting procedures are consistent with the rules. Kenyatta’s representatives also argued holding a re-vote under new rules could “disenfranchise” party members who voted in February. Before the vote, committee members rejected a resolution by Christine Pelosi, daughter of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, to uphold Hogg and Kenyatta’s elections. DNC Chair Ken Martin, who was elected earlier this year, said in a statement he is “disappointed to learn that before I became Chair, there was a procedural error in the February Vice Chair Elections.” He said he expects DNC members to “resolve this matter fairly.” David Hogg ignites DNC controversy While Free’s challenge is not related to the controversy surrounding Hogg, it still brought back to the ***** Hogg’s turbulent tenure as one of the party’s top leaders — including an effort by Martin to require party officers like Hogg to remain neutral in primaries. In reaction to Monday’s vote, Hogg argued it’s “impossible to ignore the broader context of my work to reform the party which loomed large over this vote.” “The DNC has pledged to remove me,” wrote Hogg. “This vote has provided an avenue to fast track that effort.” Hogg has faced pushback over his efforts to mount primary challenges against Democrats he views as “asleep at the wheel” in the fight against President Trump. He says his group, known as Leaders We Deserve, plans to spend $20 million on the effort. The gambit has drawn controversy from Democratic heavyweights who argue the party should remain neutral in primary elections and leaders should not focus their efforts on ousting elected members. Matt Bennett, a Bill Clinton campaign aide who now works for the centrist group Third Way, called it “insane behavior from a DNC official.” Martin has argued neutrality is necessary because it avoids the perception that “party insiders could quietly influence outcomes.” “Do I have opinions? Of course. But when you lead the institution tasked with calling the ****** and strikes, you don’t get to also swing the bat,” Martin posted on X over the weekend. Hogg has defended the Leaders We Deserve initiative, telling CBS News’ Major Garrett last month “we have to show our base right now that we are doing everything we can to fight back against Donald Trump, and that includes holding ourselves accountable.” Source link #DNC #panel #pushes #scrap #David #Hoggs #vice #chair #election Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New York official allegedly shoots DoorDash driver asking for directions New York official allegedly shoots DoorDash driver asking for directions Surveillance video captures an elected official from upstate New York allegedly shooting at a DoorDash driver who, police say, got lost in his neighborhood and was asking for directions. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster has the details on the chilling video. Source link #York #official #allegedly #shoots #DoorDash #driver #directions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top buyers of Trump-sponsored crypto win exclusive dinner with president – The Guardian Top buyers of Trump-sponsored crypto win exclusive dinner with president – The Guardian Top buyers of Trump-sponsored crypto win exclusive dinner with president The GuardianTrump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals FortuneTop Trump Crypto Buyers Vying for Dinner Seats Are Likely Foreign, Data Shows Bloomberg.comBuyers of $TRUMP meme spent $148 million to win dinner with President Trump ReutersSome Bidders in Trump’s Contest Sold All Their Digital Coins but Still Won The New York Times Source link #Top #buyers #Trumpsponsored #crypto #win #exclusive #dinner #president #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brisbane Lions forward Callum Ah Chee says racism on social media is a problem that needs fixing Brisbane Lions forward Callum Ah Chee says racism on social media is a problem that needs fixing Brisbane Lions forward Callum Ah Chee says Sir Doug Nicholls Round is just as much about educating the community about Indigenous culture as it as about football, with racism on social media remaining a problem that needs to be stamped out. Ah Chee, a Nyoongar Yawaru Nyikina Pakyju man, and his family designed the Lions’ Indigenous guernsey to be worn on Sunday when Brisbane hosts Melbourne at the Gabba. “It’s pretty much a story of my journey to the Brisbane Lions and my family’s journey as well,” Ah Chee said of the design. “It’s a story of four rivers (Fitzroy, Murray, Yarra and Brisbane) … which is really special. I’m just really excited for the boys to wear it this week. It’s turned out really well.” Ah Chee said it was important for the wider community to learn about Indigenous culture, hoping it would help lessen incidents of racism. Camera IconCallum Ah Chee and his children Daisy, 10 months, and Iver, 3, proudly wear the Lions’ Indigenous guernsey. Nigel Hallett Credit: Supplied “People are learning more and more about it in schools now, which is fantastic,” he said. “There are young people in the community when we go out and do appearances, and they’re really excited to learn about it now, which is fantastic and awesome to see. “That is the great thing about (Sir Doug Nicholls) round – it brings our culture to the forefront. “It’s not just about the football. It starts a conversation about our culture with people out there.” Ah Chee has been a target of racists throughout his life, with social media nowadays being an unwanted platform for racism. “People saying racist things here and there over the fence (at games) doesn’t really happen anymore, but you see a lot of stuff on social media, and you get messages here and there, which is really disappointing,” he said. “The good thing is that when that happens, the club really gets around us and the community as well. There are a lot of people who really stand by us, and we’re going a long way with that. “I know who I am, and I’m really proud to be an Indigenous person, and proud of where I come from, and I’m excited to showcase that this weekend.” Ah Chee’s teammate Hugh McCluggage said it would be an honour to represent the club’s Indigenous players – who also include Charlie Cameron and Keidean Coleman – on Sunday when the first-placed Lions bid to return to winning form after their 71-71 weekend draw against North Melbourne in Hobart. “To hear their stories throughout the week is awesome,” McCluggage said. “We’ve been doing it for quite some time now, and there’s a lot that we don’t know, so every chance we get to listen to them and to learn is great for us. “We lacked a little bit of energy down in Hobart, so you hope that naturally we bounce back, but this is just another thing that will add to that as well.” Source link #Brisbane #Lions #Callum #Chee #racism #social #media #problem #fixing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo XIV’s former St. Louis residence is on the market for $1.8M Pope Leo XIV’s former St. Louis residence is on the market for $1.8M ST. LOUIS – Robert Prevost, now known to the world as Pope Leo XIV, made an early stop in his career of becoming a priest in St. Louis during the 1970s. Prevost, a Chicago native and the first American pope in history, spent his early years studying to become a priest in St. Louis in 1977 and 1978. The now 69-year-old lived at the Immaculate Conception Church in the city’s The Gate District neighborhood. The church was built in 1890 by the creators of the Cathedral Basilica and was listed in February for $1.8 million. Police spike dozens of reckless drivers in slideshows across St. Louis The former St. Henry Immaculate Conception Church, a massive 15,750-square-foot property, is stretched on 1.26 acres, including two buildings, the church and a rectory. “There’s a large living room with a fireplace, and there’s a big dining room and seating areas, and then the upstairs is divided into like 10 or 12 rooms,” Patrick Schuchard, owner of Schuchard Projects, said. The church includes three rose windows, a 60-foot ceiling, and seating for over 1,000 people. The property has the potential of turning into an event space, restaurant, or creative space, according to the listing. Photo Courtesy: Metrospect Media Across from the church, a 9,324-square-foot rectory hosts seven bedrooms on the second floor and six more on the third floor, where priests, including Prevost, would previously stay while serving at the church. The rectory also includes a kitchen and living spaces. Schuchard and his wife, Carol, bought the long-shuddered former church and rectory. They’ve restored other structures around St. Louis like the Bevo Mill, saving interesting buildings and putting businesses in them. He’s willing to part with the former home of the now pope for the right buyer and hopes they’ll turn the property into an inspirational bed-and-breakfast. “We’re kind of testing the water and seeing if somebody is interested,” he said. “It has to be the right person who kind of knows what to do.” Schuchard said at one point the church was one of the largest in the St. Louis region. Before Schuchard purchased the building, the Compton Heights Concert Band purchased the building 20 years from the Archdiocese to use as a concert and practice space. Schuchard said the property is on the National Register of Historic Places for the church itself and the additional rectory. “We’ve been giving it a lot of tender loving care, and we’re thrilled to be able to find properties like this in St. Louis and work on them,” Schuchard told FOX 2 in March. Note: Video above is from March 11 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 FOX 2. Source link #Pope #Leo #XIVs #Louis #residence #market #1.8M Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple – Yahoo Finance Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple – Yahoo Finance Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple Yahoo FinanceSamsung Debuts $1,099 S25 Edge, Kicking Off Wave of Thin Phones Bloomberg.comSamsung launches thin S25 Edge as Apple reportedly prepares the iPhone ‘Air’ CNBCGalaxy S25 Edge Hands-On: This Thin Phone Left a Deep Impression CNETBeyond Slim: Discover Unprecedented Innovation With Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Newsroom Source link #Samsung #launches #slimmest #smartphone #races #rival #Apple #Yahoo #Finance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

High-speed chases, drug dealers and hatchets mark eventful road blitz High-speed chases, drug dealers and hatchets mark eventful road blitz A NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol operation last week not only swept up hundreds of drivers with drugs in their system, but also led to high-speed pursuits and the arrests of alleged drug dealers. Between 12:01am on Thursday, May 8 and 11:59pm on Saturday, May 10, police set up “hundreds” of stationary and mobile random breath and drug testing sites across the state. Officers conducted 6841 drug tests with 461 people returning positive tests, and 109,796 breath tests with 132 drink-driving offences detected. The operation also saw police detect 1373 speed-related offences, 286 mobile phone usage offences, and 84 seatbelt or helmet-related offences. Concerningly, multiple drivers allegedly tried to evade police after being directed to stop – including at least one who led police on a high-speed pursuit. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Those who allegedly attempted to evade police included a 34-year-old truck driver in Gregory Hills, who was later intercepted by police, arrested, and taken to Narellan Police Station where he returned a breath analysis reading of 0.206. His licence was suspended and he was issued with a field court attendance notice for failing to stop for random breath testing and driving with a high-range prescribed concentration of alcohol. A 34-year-old driver in Ingleside, who had allegedly left the road and collided with a rock wall, allegedly attempted to enter another car before police arrested him. Police said he returned positive results to alcohol and drug tests, and his licence was suspended. A 41-year-old-man allegedly led Lake Illawarra Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase on Friday morning in Shell Cove, speeding away from officers when they approached the vehicle at around 9:20am. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert The driver allegedly reached speeds of 165km/h in a 100km/h zone in Dunmore, leading to officers terminating the pursuit for safety reasons. But just before 10:00am, officers located the driver in Farmborough Heights and successfully stopped him, and he allegedly returned a positive drug test. He was charged with not stopping for police, driving dangerously, exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, driving while disqualified, as well as driving recklessly/furiously in a speed or manner that was dangerous. The driver was granted conditional bail to appear at Kiama Local Court on Monday, June 2. Another pursuit took place on Saturday, May 10 at around 1:40am, when Hunter Valley Highway Patrol Officers patrolling in Kurri Kurri tried to stop a vehicle. In the end, a gutter stopped the vehicle and the 20-year-old driver – on a learner licence – was apprehended, allegedly returning a positive roadside reading. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Upon searching the vehicle, police allegedly located 320 capsules of MDMA, $1060 in cash, and “other substances” in bags, as well as “large knives and hatchets”. He was taken to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with a litany of offences. These were: Recklessly dealing with proceeds of crimeNot stopping for policeDriving recklesslyPossessing or using a prohibited weapon with permitPossessing a prohibited drugSupplying a prohibited drug in more than an indictable quantity but less than a commercial quantityDriving unsupervised on a learner’s licenceNovice driver with novice range prescribed concentration of alcohol He was refused bail and remanded to appear before Parramatta Local Court, where he was then granted conditional bail to appear at Kurri Kurri Local Court. Another driver pulled over on Friday, May 9 was allegedly found to have been disqualified from driving until 2059 and had 96.26g of cannabis, 14.21g of methamphetamine and a foldable knife inside his car, as well as $1455 in cash. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert He allegedly returned positive results to methamphetamine and cannabis after a secondary oral fluid test, and was charged with various offences including driving while disqualified, possessing and supplying drugs, and having a knife in a public place. He appeared in Parramatta Local Court where he was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday, May 15. “We have seen 19 more people lose their lives on our roads this year compared to 2024. That is unacceptable and that is 131 lives too many,” said Assistant Commissioner David Driver, Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander. “We run these operations to promote road safety, educate drivers, encourage compliance with road rules and reduce loss of life. “Whilst we saw the majority of motorists comply with the law during the operation, it was disappointing to see some drivers completely disregard the road rules.” “It is concerning to see any offence occur on our roads, but particularly drink and drug driving combined with high-speed. “We will continue to run road operations to keep the community safe. Those drivers who break the road rules risk being detected by police, losing their licence, and facing the consequences of their actions in court.” Source link #Highspeed #chases #drug #dealers #hatchets #mark #eventful #road #blitz Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Mom Gets 77 Stitches in Arm After She Ignores a ‘Normal’ Mole Mom Gets 77 Stitches in Arm After She Ignores a ‘Normal’ Mole Jane Murray, 46, says she ignored a mole on her arm that looked normal, and only sought medical care when a nurse friend shared her concerns The Dublin mom was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, and needed to have glands in her arms removed to ensure the ******* hadn’t spread A former “sun worshipper,” Murray was left with 77 stitches in her arm, but has been told by doctors there’s no evidence of ******* left A woman who ignored a “normal” mole on her arm ended up with 77 stitches to remove what was actually stage 2 melanoma — the deadliest type of skin *******. Dublin mom Jane Murray, a self-professed “sun worshipper,” says she ignored a mole on her arm because she thought it looked “normal,” according to The Daily Mail. But in November 2024, a nurse friend shared her concerns about the mole, prompting the 46-year-old mom of one to see her doctor about the mark on her skin. Jane Murray / SWNS The ‘normal’ mole on Jane Murray’s arm turned out to be melanoma. “The doctor said they didn’t know what it was, but they were going to send me to the hospital to remove it to be on the safe side,” Murray said, according to the outlet. She had it removed on December 3 — but was then asked to return for further treatment. “When she started telling me the diagnosis I didn’t think she was talking to me,” Murray, a personal trainer says; She was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, which VeryWell Health explains is “the most dangerous” form of skin ******* that can “spread quickly to other organs if not detected early enough.” “Early treatment is essential,” the outlet says. “If melanoma is found and treatment begins when it is confined to the primary tumor on the skin, the five-year survival rate is excellent, at 99.6%. But if it has spread to distant parts of the body (metastasized), the survival rates drop to around 35.1%.” In Murray’s case, she had to have some glands removed from her arm — and needed 77 stitches following the surgery to close the wound. Jane Murray / SWNS Jane Murray was left with multiple scars following skin ******* surgery. “This is a whole big chunk of my arm. I woke up to a completely different outcome than what I had imagined,” Murray said. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The personal trainer says she regrets her time in the sun, admitting, “I was a sun worshipper. I would sit in the sun, morning to night on my holidays.” While she says she wore sunscreen, “Whenever I had a free moment, I’d be outside in the garden.” Jane Murray / SWNS Jane Murray was left with multiple scars following surgery. But as she points out, “A sun tan is gone two weeks after you get home from holiday.” It’s not “worth it.” Read the original article on People Source link #Mom #Stitches #Arm #Ignores #Normal #Mole Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GOP leaders snubbed the hard right on Medicaid. They’re vowing to fight back. – Politico GOP leaders snubbed the hard right on Medicaid. They’re vowing to fight back. – Politico GOP leaders snubbed the hard right on Medicaid. They’re vowing to fight back. PoliticoOpinion | Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid The New York TimesLow-income families would lose, wealthier ones would gain under GOP tax proposals USA TodayExclusive: Democratic governors blast GOP’s “impossible” Medicaid proposal AxiosLetter: Congress, don’t cut Medicaid The Detroit News Source link #GOP #leaders #snubbed #hard #Medicaid #Theyre #vowing #fight #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see Navin Singh Khadka Environment correspondent, BBC World Service BBC Trekking in Nepal’s Annapurna region, where haze obscures visibility of the epic mountains even at close range I grew up in Nepal’s capital watching the Himalayas. Ever since I left, I’ve missed sweeping, panoramic views of some of the highest mountain peaks on Earth. Each time I visit Kathmandu, I hope to catch a glimpse of the dramatic mountain range. But these days, there’s usually no luck. The main culprit is severe air pollution that hangs as haze above the region. And it’s happening even during the spring and autumn months, which once offered clear skies. Just last April, the international flight I was in had to circle in the sky nearly 20 times before landing in Kathmandu, because of the hazy weather impacting visibility at the airport. The hotel I checked in at was at a reasonable height from which mountains are visible on a clear day – but there was no such day during my two-week stay. Even from the major vantage point of Nagarkot, just outside Kathmandu, all that could be seen was haze, as if the mountains did not exist. “I no longer brand the place for views of ‘sunrise, sunset and Himalayas’ as I did in the past,” said Yogendra Shakya, who has been operating a hotel at Nagarkot since 1996. “Since you can’t have those things mostly now because of the haze, I have rebranded it with history and culture as there are those tourism products as well here.” During an earlier trip a year ago, I was hopeful I would be able to see the mighty Himalayan peaks on a trek in the mesmerising Annapurna region – but had hardly any luck there either. Yogendra Shakya View of the Himalayas on an increasingly rare clear day from the Nagarkot vantage point The hazy view from the same vantage point during my most recent visit Scientists say hazy conditions in the region are becoming increasingly intense and lasting longer, reducing visibility significantly. Haze is formed by a combination of pollutants like dust and smoke particles from fires, reducing visibility to less than 5,000m (16,400ft). It remains stagnant in the sky during the dry season – which now lasts longer due to climate change. June to September is the region’s rainy season, when Monsoon clouds rather than haze keep the mountains covered and visibility low. Traditionally, March to May and October to November were the best times for business because that was when skies remained clear and visibility was best. But with rising temperatures and a lack of rain, and worsening air pollution, the spring months are now seeing thick haze with low visibility. Those conditions are beginning as early as December. ‘No sighting means no business’ Lucky Chhetri, a pioneering female trekking guide in Nepal, said hazy conditions had led to a 40% decrease in business. “In one case last year, we had to compensate a group of trekkers as our guides could not show them the Himalayas due to the hazy conditions,” she added An *********** tourist who has visited Nepal more than a dozen times since 1986 described not seeing the mountains as a “major let-down”. “It wasn’t like this 10 years ago but now the haze seems to have taken over and it is extraordinarily disappointing for visitors like me,” said John Carrol. Krishna KC, the provincial chair of the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal in the western Gandaki province, says the trekking industry is in deep trouble. “Our member trekking operators are getting depressed because no sighting of the Himalayas means no business. Many of them are even considering changing professions,” he told the BBC. Lucky Chhetri Trekking guide Lucky Chhetri says business is down because of the hazy conditions On the Indian side, near the central Himalayas, hoteliers and tour operators say haze is now denser and returns quicker than before. “We have long dry spells and then a heavy downpour, unlike in the past. So with infrequent rain the haze persists for much longer,” said Malika Virdi, who heads a community-run tourism business in the state of Uttarakhand. However, Ms Virdi says tourists are persistent – with many who didn’t catch the mountain range returning to try their luck again. The western Himalayas in Pakistan have been relatively less affected by the haze because the mountains are relatively far from cities. But locals say that even the ranges that were once easily visible from places like Peshawar and Gilgit are often no longer seen. “The sheet of haze remains hanging for a longer ******* and we don’t see the mountains that we could in the past,” said Asif Shuja, the former head of Pakistan’s environmental protection agency. Hazes and dust storms increasing South Asian cities regularly top lists of places with highest levels of air pollution in the world. Public health across the region has been badly impacted by the toxic air, which frequently causes travel disruption and school closures. Vehicular and industrial emissions, dust from infrastructure construction and dry gravel roads as well as the open burning of waste are major sources of air pollution year-round. This is compounded by soot from massive forest fires – which are increasing due to a longer dry season – and the burning of crop residues after the harvest by farmers in northern India, Pakistan and Nepal. Weather conditions keeping warmer air above cooler air trap these pollutants and limit vertical air movement – preventing pollution from dispersing. “Hazes and dust storms are increasing in South Asia, and this trend is projected to continue due to climate change and other factors,” Dr Someshwor Das from the South Asia Meteorological Association told the BBC. In 2024, the number of hazy days recorded at the airport in Pokhara, a major tourism hub in western Nepal, was 168 – up from 23 in 2020 and 84 in 2021, according to Nepal’s department of hydrology and meteorology. Yunish Gurung The Fishtail mountain in Nepal on a clear day The same mountain range covered in haze, taken from roughly the same location Experts believe the Himalayas are probably the worst affected mountain range in the world given their location in a populous and polluted region. This could mean the scintillating view of the Himalayas could now largely be limited to photographs, paintings and postcards. “We are left to do business with guilt when we are unable to show our clients the mountains that they pay us for,” said trekking leader Ms Chhetri. “And there is nothing we can do about the haze.” Source link #mighty #Himalayas #harder #harder Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Qantas launches mammoth travel ***** to Asia from just $520 Qantas launches mammoth travel ***** to Asia from just $520 A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week *****, giving Aussie travellers the chance to escape the winter chill for a bargain price. Qantas is set to drop prices on return flights to Asian hotspots including Bali, Singapore, and Tokyo to as low as $519, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to be available. Camera IconA major airline has announced a mammoth one-week ***** for popular destinations across Asia. NewsWire / Ben Clark Credit: News Corp Australia The airline says the ***** coincides with some of Asia’s biggest events and festivals, including the Edogawa, Ōme City and Sumidagawa fireworks festivals in Japan in July. Sightseers can also catch the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and the Halloween Street Party in Lan Kwai Fong throughout late October, or escape the chilly weather by booking a tropical getaway to Bali. Economy return flights from Melbourne to Bali start at just $599, Brisbane to Manila from $829 and Sydney to Hong Kong from $929. There are also flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Bangkok starting at $929 and to Bengaluru from $949, with return flights departing Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to Tokyo starting from $949. Camera IconThe ***** includes return flights to Japan from just NewsWire / David Swift Credit: News Corp Australia Qantas chief executive officer of international Cam Wallace said the airline was “excited to be offering some great deals (from Tuesday) across almost our entire Asia network”. “Whether it’s chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there’s something here for everyone,” he said. “These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.” The ***** will run from May 13 to midnight on May 19, and includes checked baggage, meals, beverages and entertainment on flights departing between June 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. Source link #Qantas #launches #mammoth #travel #***** #Asia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Drone footage shows New Mexico deputies disarm children handling a loaded gun Drone footage shows New Mexico deputies disarm children handling a loaded gun The sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county is crediting his department’s drone program for helping disarm two children and prevent what could have been a worse outcome. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office recently released drone footage showing a tense standoff in February with two young brothers — ages 7 and 9. Source link #Drone #footage #shows #Mexico #deputies #disarm #children #handling #loaded #gun Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S.-China deal revives markets and ‘Trump put’ U.S.-China deal revives markets and ‘Trump put’ ******** President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the G-20 Summit in Osaka on June 29, 2019. Brendan Smialowsi | AFP | Getty Images Over the weekend, both the U.S. and China agreed to reciprocally slash tariffs on each other for 90 days from 125% to 10%. That’s much more than expected, as Trump on Friday has said that an 80% tariff on China “seems right!” The U.S. is still keeping its 20% fentanyl-related levy on China, so the total duty on Beijing adds up to 30%. While high, 30% is a far cry from 145%. Investors were ecstatic, and sent stocks soaring. Technology names such as Nvidia and Broadcom, as well as consumer discretionary stocks including Nike and Starbucks, rallied. The market frenzy brought to mind the “Trump put,” the notion a falling market will prompt measures from the president that prop it up. That said, as Dario Perkins, managing director of global macro strategy at TS Lombard pointed out, it is “(sort of) of funny that the optimistic case for Trump 2.0 is basically that it will reverse most of what it has done so far.” A Trump put, perhaps, is just the president putting things back where they once were. What you need to know today China and U.S. suspend most tariffsThe U.S. and China on Monday agreed to an initial trade deal that suspends most tariffs on imports for 90 days. “Reciprocal” tariffs between both countries will be cut from 125% to 10%, but the U.S.′ 20% duties on ******** imports relating to fentanyl will remain, meaning total tariffs on China stand at 30%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday that the deal represents progress in the country’s “decoupling” from China for “strategic necessities.” A win for China, according to BeijingAfter the U.S.-China trade deal was announced, U.S. President Donald Trump said Beijing “agreed to open up,” but offered few other details. However, ******** officials, influencers and state-run media on Monday were casting the trade agreement with U.S. as a victory and vindication of Beijing’s negotiating strategy, “China’s firm countermeasures and resolute stance have been highly effective,” said a social media account linked to China’s national broadcaster CCTV. Investors cheered trade dealNews of the two superpowers’ trade deal turbocharged stocks on Monday. The S&P 500 shot up 3.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2.81% and the Nasdaq Composite surged 4.35%. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 1.21%. Shares of shipping giant Maersk popped 10%. U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices jumped as the chance of a recession appeared to diminish. Technology shares rallied stronglyMembers of the so-called Magnificent 7 group added an aggregate $837.5 billion in market value on Monday, the largest collective move for the group since April 9. Outside this bag of stocks and their technology peers, consumer discretionary stocks also rallied. The U.S.-China agreement resurrected the idea of the “Trump put,” in which the president will take action to prevent markets from falling too drastically. [PRO] S&P shoots past key levelWith the S&P’s rally on Monday, the broad-based index has broken through a key technical level. The speed of the movement, however, is not typical, and suggests that investors were caught off guard by trade developments — and might continue to be for the next market milestone. And finally… The YM Welcome container ship docked at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tariff pause means new surge in freight shipments, and higher prices A surge in exports from China to the U.S. should be expected, according to retailers and logistics executives, as the initial trade deal struck by the U.S. and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause on prohibitive tariffs. “I have clients with thousands of containers pre-loaded in China that is ready to come in,” said Paul Brashier, vice president of global supply chain at ITS Logistics. Rick Muskat, president of family-owned shoe retailer Deer Stags, tells CNBC that the 30% tariffs will allow it to resume shipments from China, but container rates will likely skyrocket due to pent-up demand. “Our costs will go up closer to 40%,” said Muskat. “So we will have to raise prices for fall deliveries.” Source link #U.S.China #deal #revives #markets #Trump #put Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Starmer, Under Pressure From the Right, Pledges to Cut Immigration to U.K. – The New York Times Starmer, Under Pressure From the Right, Pledges to Cut Immigration to U.K. – The New York Times Starmer, Under Pressure From the Right, Pledges to Cut Immigration to U.K. The New York TimesPM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for ‘tightened’ visa rules BBCWith immigration limits, the U.K. vows to end a ‘failed experiment in open borders’ NPRU.K. toughens immigration requirements, including English language proficiency AxiosWhat are British PM Starmer’s new policies to curb net migration? Reuters Source link #Starmer #Pressure #Pledges #Cut #Immigration #U.K #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oscar Allen: Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) reject calls to shut down co-captain for remainder of AFL season Oscar Allen: Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) reject calls to shut down co-captain for remainder of AFL season Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) have rejected calls to mothball Oscar Allen for the remainder of the season, with the club still hopeful of retaining the co-captain beyond this year. Source link #Oscar #Allen #Waalitj #Marawar #West #Coast #reject #calls #shut #cocaptain #remainder #AFL #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung beats Apple to punch, launches ultrathin Galaxy S25 Edge months before the ‘iPhone Air’ Samsung beats Apple to punch, launches ultrathin Galaxy S25 Edge months before the ‘iPhone Air’ Samsung on Monday unveiled its ultrathin Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, just months before Apple (AAPL) is expected to launch its own superthin phone. The S25 Edge, available for preorder for $1,099 and going on ***** May 30, features a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display and two rear cameras in a body that is both thinner and lighter than Samsung’s and Apple’s existing phones. According to Samsung, the S25 Edge is 5.8 millimeters (0.22 inches) thick. Apple’s iPhone Pro and Pro Max each measure 0.32 inches thick, and Samsung’s S25+ and S25 Ultra are 0.28 and 0.32 inches thick, respectively. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the so-called iPhone Air will take about 2 millimeters off the iPhone’s frame, which would bring it down to 6.2 millimeters, or 0.24 inches — a bit thicker than the S25 Edge. Apple beater? Samsung has launched its ultrathin S25 Edge. (Daniel Howley) · Howley A few millimeters might not sound like much on paper, but it makes a big difference in real life. I got my hands on the S25 Edge ahead of launch and was surprised at how truly thin it felt compared to my everyday iPhone 16 Pro. And thanks to its lightweight design — the S25 Edge weighs just 5.7 ounces compared to the iPhone 16 Pro’s 7 ounces and Pro Max’s 7.9 ounces — you’ll almost forget you’re carrying the phone with you, whether you’re hustling around the office or hanging out at home. Heck, you’ll feel as if you can toss the S25 Edge like a Frisbee, though I’d suggest against it. Inside, the S25 Edge gets the same Qualcomm (QCOM) Snapdragon 8 Elite processor as the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup. You also get 12GB of RAM and your choice of 256GB or 512GB of storage. Super-slim: A side view of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge. (Daniel Howley) · Howley Unfortunately, the S25 Edge has only two rear cameras: a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 200MP main camera. The company’s S25+ and S25 Ultra, which start at $999 and $1,299, respectively, both get three cameras, including a telephoto camera. Samsung, however, says the S25 Edge uses AI technologies to give you an “optical-like” 2x zoom on its 200MP main camera and the ability to jump to 10x zoom. The ultrawide camera also now comes with autofocus, so you can take macrophotography pictures, like detailed close-ups of flowers. Despite the S25 Edge’s thin design, Samsung claims you’ll still get all-day battery life thanks to some cooling and power delivery solutions. The S25 Edge sports a 6.7-inch display. (Daniel Howley) · Howley The S25 Edge also comes with Samsung’s Galaxy AI platform, including AI agents and Samsung’s Now Brief and Now Bar, which provide AI-curated reminders, news updates, and commuting information. Since the S25 Edge runs on Google’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Android 15 software, it gets the company’s Gemini services, including Gemini Live, which can provide information about what you’re viewing on your screen or looking at through your phone’s camera. Source link #Samsung #beats #Apple #punch #launches #ultrathin #Galaxy #S25 #Edge #months #iPhone #Air Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison – Los Angeles Times Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison – Los Angeles Times Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison Los Angeles TimesTory Lanez rushed to hospital after reportedly being stabbed in prison by fellow inmate ABC7 Los AngelesTory Lanez, in prison for Megan Thee Stallion shooting, hospitalized after attack by fellow inmate ABC NewsTory Lanez: Rapper taken to hospital after being stabbed in California prison BBCRapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after attack at Tehachapi prison KBAK Source link #Rapper #Tory #Lanez #hospitalized #stabbing #inmate #California #prison #Los #Angeles #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really? Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really? Theo Leggett International business correspondent BBC Listen to Theo read this article “What you have there is about £250,000 worth of gold,” Emma Siebenborn says as she shows me a faded plastic tub filled with old, shabby jewellery – rings, charm bracelets, necklaces and orphaned earrings. Emma is the strategies director of Hatton Garden Metals, a family-run gold dealership in London’s Hatton Garden jewellery district, and this unprepossessing tub of bric-a-brac is a small sample of what they buy over the counter each day. It is, in effect, gold scrap, which will be melted down and recycled. Also on the table, rather more elegantly presented in a suede-lined tray, is a selection of gold coins and bars. The largest bar is about the size and thickness of a mobile phone. It weighs a hefty 1kg, and it’s worth about £80,000. The coins include biscuit-sized Britannias, each containing precisely one ounce of 24 carat bullion, as well as smaller Sovereigns. These are all available to buy – and the recent surge in gold prices has led to a surge in demand. Zoe Lyons, who is Emma’s sister and the managing director, has never seen anything like it – often she finds would-be sellers queuing in the street. “There’s excitement and buzz in the market but also nervousness and trepidation,” she tells me. “There’s anxiety about which way the market is going to go next, and when you get those emotions, ultimately it creates quite big trades.” At MNR jewellers a couple of streets away, a salesman agrees: “Demand for gold has increased, definitely,” he says. Gold is certainly on a roll. Its price has increased by more than 40% over the past year. In late April it rose above $3,500 (£2,630) per troy ounce (a measurement for precious metals). This marked an all-time record, even allowing for inflation, exceeding the previous peak reached in January 1980. Back then the dollar price was $850, or $3,493 in today’s money. Economists have attributed this to a variety of factors. Principal among them has been the unpredictable changes in US trade policy, introduced by the Trump administration, the effects of which have shaken the markets. Gold, by contrast, is seen by many as a solid investment. Fears about geopolitical uncertainty have only added to its allure. Many investors have come to appreciate the relative stability offered by a commodity once dismissed by the billionaire Warren Buffett as “lifeless” and “neither of much use nor procreative”. “It’s the kind of conditions that we consider a bit of a perfect storm for gold,” explains Louise Street, senior markets analyst at the World Gold Council, a trade association funded by the mining industry. “It’s the focus on potential inflationary pressures. Recessionary risks are rising, you’ve seen the IMF [International Monetary Fund] downgrading economic forecasts very recently…” But what goes up can also come down. While gold has a reputation as a stable asset, it is not immune to price fluctuations. In fact, in the past, major surges in the price have been followed by significant falls. So what is the risk this could happen again, leaving many of today’s eager investors nursing big losses? What really triggered the goldrush Helped by its relative rarity, gold has been seen as an intrinsic store of value for centuries. The global supply is limited. Only around 216,265 tonnes have ever been mined, according to the World Gold Council, (the total is currently increasing by about 3,500 tonnes per year). This means that it is widely perceived as a “safe haven” asset that will retain its value. As an investment, however, it has both advantages and disadvantages. Unlike shares, it will never pay a dividend. Unlike bonds, it will not provide a steady, predictable income, and its industrial applications are relatively limited. Getty Images “There’s anxiety about which way the market is going to go next,” says the director of a gold dealership in London’s jewellery district The draw, however, is that it is a physical product that exists outside of the banking system. It is also used as an insurance policy against inflation: while currencies tend to lose value over time, gold does not. “Gold can’t be printed by central banks, and it can’t be conjured out of thin air,” says Russ Mould, investment director at stockbroker AJ Bell. “In recent times, a big policy response from authorities when there’s been a crisis has been: slash interest rates, boost money supply, quantitative easing, print money. Gold is seen as a haven from that, and therefore a store of value.” There has recently been a significant rise in demand for gold from so-called Exchange Traded Funds, investment vehicles that hold an asset such as gold themselves, while investors can buy and sell shares in the fund. They are popular with large institutional investors – and their actions have helped to push up the price. When gold hit its previous record in January 1980, the Soviet Union had just invaded Afghanistan. Oil prices were surging, driving up inflation in developed economies, and investors were looking to protect their wealth. The price also rose sharply in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, leading to another peak in 2011. The recent increases appear to owe a great deal to the way markets have responded to the confusion triggered by the Trump administration. AFP/Getty Images President Trump described Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell as a “major loser” The most recent surge came after US President Donald Trump launched an online attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve. Calling for immediate interest rate cuts, he described Mr Powell as a “major loser” for failing to reduce the cost of borrowing quickly enough. His comments were interpreted by some as an attack on the independence of the US central bank. Share markets fell, as did the value of the dollar compared to other major currencies – and gold hit its most recent record. But gold’s recent strength is not wholly explained by the Trump factor. Fears of weaponisation of the dollar system The price has been on a steep upward curve since late 2022, partly, according to Louise Street, because of central banks. “[They] have been net buyers of gold, to add to their official reserves, for the past 15 years,” she explains. “But we saw that really accelerate in the past three years.” Central banks have collectively bought more than 1,000 tonnes of gold each year since 2022, up from an average of 481 tonnes a year between 2010 and 2021. Poland, Turkey, India, Azerbaijan and China were among the leading buyers last year. Analysts say central banks may themselves have been trying to build up buffers at a time of growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Getty Images Some gold-buying operations have been reporting brisk trade According to Daan Struyven, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs: “In 2022 the reserves of the Russian Central Bank got frozen in the context of the invasion of Ukraine, and reserve managers of global central banks around the world realised, ‘Maybe my reserves aren’t safe either, what if I buy gold and hold it in my own vaults?’ “And so we have seen this big structural fivefold increase in demand for gold from central banks”. Simon French, chief economist and head of research at investment firm Panmure Liberum also believes that independence from dollar-based banking systems has been a major driver for central banks. “I would look at China, but also Russia, their central bank is a big buyer of gold, also Turkey. Getty Images The value of gold has increased by more than 40% over the past year “There are a number of countries who fear weaponisation of the dollar system and potentially the Euro system,” he says. “If they are not aligning themselves with the US or the Western view, on diplomatic grounds, on military grounds… having an asset in their central bank that is not controlled by their military or political foes is quite an attractive feature.” Another factor may now be helping to drive the gold market upwards: FOMO, or fear of missing out. With new all-time records being set, it has filtered through into everyday conversation in some quarters. Zoe Lyons believes that this is the case in Hatton Garden. “[People] want a piece of the golden pie,” she says, “and they’re willing to do that through buying physical gold.” Safe, but for how long? The big question, though, is what happens next. Some experts believe the upward trend will continue, fuelled by unpredictable US policy, inflationary pressures and central bank buying. Indeed Goldman Sachs has forecast gold will reach $3,700/oz (£2,800/oz) by the end of 2025 and $4,000 (£3,000) by mid 2026. But it adds that in the event of a recession in the US or an escalation of the trade war it could even hit $4,500 (£3,400) later this year. “The US stock market is 200 times ******* than the gold market, so even a small move out of the big stock market or the big bond market would mean a big percent increase in the much smaller gold market,” explains Daan Struyven. In other words, it wouldn’t take a huge amount of turbulence in major investment markets to drive gold upwards. Yet others are concerned that the price of gold has risen so far, so fast that a market bubble is forming – and bubbles can burst. AFP via Getty Images While gold has a reputation as a stable asset, it is not immune to price fluctuations Back in 1980, for example, the dramatic spike in the gold price was followed by an equally remarkable correction, dropping from $850 (£640) in late January to just $485 (£365) in early April. By mid-June the following year, it stood at just $297 (£224) – a decline of 65% from its peak. The peak in 2011, meanwhile, was followed by a sharp dip, then a ******* of volatility. Within four months it had dropped by 18%. After plateauing for a while, it continued to fall, reaching a low point in mid-2013 that was 35% down from its highest. The question that remains is, could something similar happen now? Could the bubble burst? Some analysts do think prices will ultimately fall significantly. Jon Mills, an industry expert at Morningstar, made headlines in March when he suggested the cost of an ounce of gold could drop to just $1,820 over the next few years. His view was that as mining firms increased their production and more recycled gold entered the market, the supply would increase. At the same time central banks would ease off their buying spree, while other short-term pressures stimulating demand would subside, bringing prices down. Those forecasts have since been revised upwards slightly, largely because of increased mining costs. Bloomberg via Getty Images Gold’s current strength is not wholly explained by the Trump factor Daan Stryven disagrees. He believes there could be a short-term dip, but prices will generally continue to rise. “If we were to get a Ukraine peace deal, or a rapid trade de-escalation, I think hedge funds would be willing to take some of their money out of gold and put it into risky assets, such as the stock market… “So you could see temporary dips. But we are quite confident that in this highly uncertain geopolitical setup, where central banks want safer reserve holdings, that they will continue to push demand higher over the medium term.” Russ Mould believes there will, at the very least, be a lull in the upwards trend. “Given that it has had such a stunning run, it would be logical to expect it to have a pause for breath at some stage,” he says. But he believes that if there is a sharp economic slowdown and interest rates are slashed, the gold price could go higher in the long run. One problem for investors is working out whether the recent record price for gold was simply a staging point in a continued upward climb – to more than $4,000 for example – or the peak. Simon French at Panmure Liberum believes the peak may now be very close, and people piling into the market now in the hope of making big money are likely to be disappointed. Others have warned that those recently lured into buying gold by hype and headlines could lose out if the market goes into reverse. “Short-term speculating can backfire, even though there will be a temptation to hang on to the coat-tails of the record run upwards,” is how Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, has put it. “Investors considering investing in gold should do so as part of a diversified portfolio – they shouldn’t put all their eggs in a golden basket.” Top picture credit: Getty Images BBC InDepth is the home on the website and app for the best analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. And we showcase thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. You can send us your feedback on the InDepth section by clicking on the button below. 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Police shut down streets in Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane after reports of ‘armed man’ in home Police shut down streets in Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane after reports of ‘armed man’ in home Police have swarmed a home and shut down streets in Brisbane’s north, following reports of an armed man. An emergency declaration was made in Bridgeman Downs at about 7.15am on Tuesday, after police received reports an armed man was inside a home. Camera IconPolice surrounded a home in Brisbane’s north after reports of an armed man, which led to the closure of streets and a temporary emergency declaration. Credit: Supplied An exclusion zone was established around Trouts, Albany Creek, Beckett, and Hamilton Rds, with residents within the zone urged to stay indoors. Other members of the public and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Camera IconAn exclusion zone was established around Trouts, Albany Creek, Beckett, and Hamilton roads, with residents within the zone urged to stay indoors. Credit: Supplied At about 9am, an unarmed man wearing a plain ****** T-shirt was escorted down the driveway of a Bungalow St home by two police officers. There have been no reports of injuries or shots fired during the incident.Ross Walmsley, a local resident whose street was swarmed by police – including heavily armed PSRT officers – told the Courier Mail the area was “all blocked off”. “So you just have to wait it out for a little while … I hope no one gets hurt,” he said. “Apparently there’s an armed man … so I guess they got to do what they got to do.” The PSPA has since been revoked, and the man was taken into custody without further incident. No charges have been laid. Source link #Police #shut #streets #Bridgeman #Downs #Brisbane #reports #armed #man #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists in a race to discover why the Universe exists Scientists in a race to discover why the Universe exists Inside a laboratory nestled above the mist of the forests of south Dakota, scientists are searching for the answer to one of science’s biggest questions: why does the Universe exist? They are in a race for the answer with a separate team of Japanese scientists – who are several years ahead. The current theories of astronomy can’t explain why the planets stars and galaxies came into existence. Both teams are building detectors that study a sub-atomic particle called a neutrino in the hope of finding answers. US scientists are hoping the answer lies deep underground, in the aptly named Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (Dune). The scientists travel 1,500 metres below the surface into three vast underground caverns. Such is the scale that construction crews and their bulldozers seem like small plastic toys by comparison. Dune’s science director Dr Jaret Heise describes the giant caves as “cathedrals to science”. Dr Heise has been involved the construction of these caverns for nearly ten years. They seal Dune off from the noise and radiation from the world above. Now, Dune is now ready for the next stage. “We are poised to build the detector that will change our understanding of the Universe with instruments that will be deployed by a collaboration of 1,500 scientists who are eager to answer the question of why we exist,” he says. When the Universe was created two kinds of particles were created: matter – from which stars, planets and everything around us are made – and, in equal amounts, antimatter, matter’s exact opposite. Theoretically the two should have cancelled each other out, leaving nothing but a big burst of energy. And yet, here we – as matter – are. [BBC] Scientists believe that the answer to understanding why matter won – and we exist – lies in studying a particle called the neutrino and its antimatter opposite, the anti-neutrino. They will be firing beams of both kinds of particles from deep underground in Illinois to the detectors at South Dakota, 800 miles away. This is because as they travel, neutrinos and anti-neutrinos change ever so slightly. The scientists want to find out whether those changes are different for the neutrinos and anti-neutrinos. If they are, it could lead them to the answer of why matter and anti-matter don’t cancel each other out. Dune is an international collaboration, involving 1,400 scientists from thirty countries. Among them is Dr Kate Shaw from Sussex University, who told me that the discoveries in store will be “transformative” to our understanding of the Universe and humanity’s view of itself. “It is really exciting that we are here now with the technology, with the engineering, with the computer software skills to really be able to attack these big questions,” she said. A temple to science: Japan’s new lab will be a ******* better version of its existing Super K neutrino detector [Kamioka/ICRR/Tokyo University] Half a world away, Japanese scientists are using shining golden globes to search for the same answers. In all their splendour, look like a temple to science. The scientists are building Hyper K – which will be a ******* and better version of their existing neutrino detector, Super K. The Japanese-led team will be ready to turn on their neutrino beam in less than two years, several years earlier than the American project. Just like Dune, Hyper K is an international collaboration. Dr Mark Scott of Imperial College, London believes his team is in pole position to make one of the biggest ever discoveries about the origin of the Universe. “We switch on earlier and we have a larger detector, so we should have more sensitivity sooner than Dune,” he says. Having both experiments running together means that scientists will learn more than they would with just one, but, he says, “I would like to get there first!” According to our current understanding our Universe should not have formed into planets stars and galaxies. [NASA] But Dr Linda Cremonesi, of Queen Mary University of London, who works for the US project, says that getting there first may not give the Japanese-led team the full picture of what is really going on. “There is an element of a race, but Hyper K does not have yet all of the ingredients that they need to understand if neutrinos and anti-neutrinos behave differently”. The race may be on, but the first results are only expected in a few years’ time. The question of just what happened at the beginning of time to bring us into existence remains a mystery – for now. Source link #Scientists #race #discover #Universe #exists Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump administration welcomes 59 white South African refugees into the U.S., sparking political debate – NBC News Trump administration welcomes 59 white South African refugees into the U.S., sparking political debate – NBC News Trump administration welcomes 59 white South African refugees into the U.S., sparking political debate NBC NewsDozens of Afrikaners Leave for U.S. After Trump Grants Refugee Status The New York TimesEpiscopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition NPRRefugee status for white South Africans: First group lands in US BBCWhite South Africans arrive at Dulles as refugees under Trump order The Washington Post Source link #Trump #administration #welcomes #white #South #African #refugees #U.S #sparking #political #debate #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Trump plans to lower drug costs How Trump plans to lower drug costs How Trump plans to lower drug costs – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump called on drugmakers to lower their prices in the U.S. within the next month to be closer to costs in other high-income countries. The president threatened to subject the companies to steep caps on how much they can earn from Medicare if they fail to do so. Dr. Celine Gounder explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #plans #drug #costs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Cruise to hit red carpet Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Cruise to hit red carpet Paul Glynn & Ian Youngs Culture reporter Fair Winter LLC Paul Mescal plays a budding singer who forms a friendship with Josh O’Connor’s music student in The History of Sound Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Cruise are among the Hollywood stars who are expected to hit the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which starts on Tuesday. Cannes is one of the most prestigious festivals in the film calendar, and gives premieres to productions that often go on to earn awards and acclaim. Here are five things to keep a critical eye out for on the French Riviera. 1. First glimpse at next year’s Oscar contendersOkasha Jennifer Lawrence stars in director Lynne Ramsay’s new film Die My Love In recent years, Cannes has re-established itself as the main launchpad for award contenders. Anora won the Palme d’Or at Cannes last May before going on to win best picture at the this year’s Oscars. Four of the last five Palme d’Or winners have subsequently been nominated for best picture. This year’s jury is led by French screen star Juliette Binoche and includes fellow actors Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong. Contenders for the Palme d’Or this year include Scottish director Lynne Ramsay’s adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel Die My Love, which stars Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Mastermind Movie Inc O’Connor appears as an unemployed carpenter-turned-art thief in The Mastermind English actor Josh O’Connor – known for portraying a tennis player in Challengers and Prince Charles in The Crown – stars in two films in competition, including The History of Sound opposite Paul Mescal, and The Mastermind, playing an amateur art thief. Wes Anderson’s new film The Phoenician Scheme has the most star-studded line-up at Cannes this year, with Johansson, Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks and Benedict Cumberbatch all featuring, as well as Riz Ahmed, Bryan Cranston and Richard Ayoade. Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone appear in Eddington, a pandemic-era dark comedy Western from Ari Aster. Director Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague is described as telling the story of the making of Jean Luc Godard’s 1960 classic Breathless, in the same style and spirit as the original. 2. Hollywood stars becoming directorsGetty Images Scarlett Johansson stars in one Cannes film and directs another ****** Widow star Johansson has stepped behind the camera and will premiere her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, about a 94-year-woman who is unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. Fellow US actress Kristin Stewart will also bring a film she has directed – The Chronology of Water is adapted from writer Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir of the same name. Meanwhile, British star Harris Dickinson is another actor moving behind the camera, with Urchin telling the story of a rough sleeper in London who struggles to turn his life around. Their films will all compete in the festival’s secondary Un Certain Regard strand. 3. Big names in the spotlightEscape Artists Denzel Washington reunites with director Spike Lee for Highest 2 Lowest Elsewhere, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro will collect the honorary Palme d’Or. Spike Lee’s fifth film with Denzel Washington, Highest 2 Lowest, will get its premiere out of competition. It’s a reinterpretation of Japanese film-maker Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low, “played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City”. Jodie Foster plays a psychiatrist who investigates the apparent ******* of one of her patients in Vie Privée (A Private Life), a French-language comedy that is also being screened out of competition. And Cruise will attend the premiere of the final instalment of Mission: Impossible… should he choose to accept the invitation. 4. Gaza documentariesGetty Images Iranian film-maker and activist Sepideh Farsi has made a documentary about late ************ photographer Fatima Hassouna Notable documentaries this year include Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk, about ************ war photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, who was killed along with her family in an Israeli strike on her home in Gaza last month – on the day after the festival announced its line-up. The anger over her death has increased interest in the feature. Another film, Once Upon a Time In Gaza, by ************ twins Tarzan and Arab Nasser, will be shown in the Un Certain Regard section. Other documentaries in the line-up include a hotly-awaited film about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, The Six-Billion-Dollar Man, which was pulled from the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Meanwhile, a documentary about U2 frontman Bono is also on the festival bill, alongside one about 1984 novelist George Orwell. 5. #MeToo and moreGetty Images A judge will deliver the verdict in Gerard Depardieu’s ******* assault trial on Tuesday The opening day could be overshadowed by the arrival of the verdict in Gerard Depardieu’s ******* assault trial. The international star of French cinema, 76, was accused of assaulting two women on a film-set in 2021, which he denies. The issue of alleged ******* violence in the film industry is a hot topic – a French parliamentary inquiry criticised “endemic” abuse last month, while on Monday screen legend Brigitte Bardot defended two accused actors, including Depardieu, saying they should be allowed to “get on with their lives”. Those aren’t the only external events that will make their presence felt on La Croisette . Film stars and industry deal-makers may also have a word or two to say on the red carpet about US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati recently said the imposition of any such tariffs would lead to “the American industry being penalised, not ours”. Source link #Scarlett #Johansson #Jennifer #Lawrence #Tom #Cruise #hit #red #carpet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Breaking down Trump’s tariff truce with China Breaking down Trump’s tariff truce with China Breaking down Trump’s tariff truce with China – CBS News Watch CBS News All three major stock indexes posted their biggest single-day gains in a month after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on his 145% reciprocal tariff against China. Scott Lincicome, a vice president at the Cato Institute’s Trade Policy Center, joins to discuss. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Breaking #Trumps #tariff #truce #China Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Harsh lesson NSW learned from women’s Origin heartbreak Harsh lesson NSW learned from women’s Origin heartbreak Vice-captain Tiana Penitani Gray admits NSW lost focus on their goal of State of Origin glory last year, as the Blues women vow not to repeat the same mistake in 2025. For the second year running, NSW began the women’s Origin series with a commanding game-one defeat of Queensland in Brisbane, and are returning home in the box seat to close out the series. But last year NSW fluffed their lines in game two, giving up their half-time lead and falling 11-10 in Newcastle, before they were thrashed in Townsville in Origin III. Ahead of Origin II in Sydney this Thursday, the Blues are intent on making sure the Origin shield does not slip between their fingers for a second year running. “Everyone’s really conscious of that, how we were feeling after last State of Origin’s loss,” five-eighth Penitani Gray told AAP. “No one wants to feel that again, so everyone’s really locked in.” The final 10 minutes of Origin II proved series-defining last year as Queensland came from behind and sealed victory when Lauren Brown iced a field goal in the driving rain. One of 10 players from last year’s game-two loss who will line up on Thursday, Penitani Gray said NSW knew how to prevent history from repeating. “To make sure that doesn’t happen again, what happened last year, we need to stay focused for the full 70 minutes,” she said. “We really dropped our focus in the last 10 to 15 minutes in game two last year, and that’s what took us to game three. “We probably had a lapse in concentration game one (this year), so we’ll need to tidy that up.” NSW are aiming for a more disciplined start to game two after the Maroons scored their first try on the back of a seven-tackle set last week, and their second following back-to-back penalties. “In the first half we had a lot of yardage piggybacks,” hooker Keeley Davis told AAP. “We cleaned that up in the second half, but we’ll definitely want to improve on that from the get-go this game. “We were still a little bit clunky in attack, although we had some really good moments. I think we probably started a little bit frantic, so we can definitely look to improve there too.” Source link #Harsh #lesson #NSW #learned #womens #Origin #heartbreak Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]