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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Could Easily Follow in Stellar Blade's Post-Launch Footsteps Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Could Easily Follow in Stellar Blade's Post-Launch Footsteps Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 already has what it takes to follow in Stellar Blade’s foosteps for its post-launch roadmap, and it arguably should. Source link #Clair #Obscur #Expedition #Easily #Follow #Stellar #Blade039s #PostLaunch #Footsteps Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amazon slashed the price of this 27-inch LG OLED gaming monitor by $200 Amazon slashed the price of this 27-inch LG OLED gaming monitor by $200 Your overall gaming experience will suffer if you’re still using an old screen with your new gaming PC, so we highly recommend upgrading with monitor deals. Here’s an offer from Amazon to consider: the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor at $200 off, so you can buy it for $800 instead of its original price of $1,000. There’s no telling how much time is remaining before the 20% discount expires, so you should push forward with your purchase as soon as possible to make sure you secure the savings. Why you should buy the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor We gave the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor a solid score of 4 out of 5 stars in our review as it checks all the boxes for a high-end gaming display, starting with the benefits that gamers will get from OLED technology. The gaming monitor’s self-dimming pixels enable true ****** levels and amazing contrast ratio, and you’ll enjoy vibrant colors and HDR with the best PC games. It also has a generous port selection with two HDMI 2.1 ports and a DisplayPort for inputs, and a durable stand that allows height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments. The 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor features a 240Hz refresh rate for smooth animations, response times below 0.1 millisecond for quick reactions, and support for AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering. These specifications make the device an excellent gaming monitor, with fantastic motion clarity for competitive games like Valorant and stunning images for cinematic games like Red Dead Redemption 2. To fully enjoy the wonders of modern PC gaming, you should be playing on a screen like the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor. It’s currently on ***** from Amazon with a $200 discount that brings its price down to $800 from $1,000, but we’re not sure for how long. If you’re already looking forward to seeing your favorite titles on the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor, don’t waste any more time — add it to your cart and finish the checkout process immediately while it’s 20% off. Source link #Amazon #slashed #price #27inch #OLED #gaming #monitor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

3 die of drug overdoses within hours in West Palm; police fear synthetic opioid involved 3 die of drug overdoses within hours in West Palm; police fear synthetic opioid involved West Palm Beach police are investigating three fatal drug overdoses that occurred hours apart on May 12. Detectives said synthetic opioids may have been involved and cautioned that a deadly batch may be making its way through the city. “We urge the public to stay vigilant — this batch is lethal,” West Palm Beach Police Deputy Chief Anthony Shearer said in a prepared statement. “We’ve already lost lives, and until we identify and remove it from our streets, no one is safe.” Investigators say one death occurred in the north end of the city, one happened in the downtown area and another happened near Palm Beach International Airport. Police did not immediately disclose the names, ages or genders of the persons who died. In court: Florida AG probes Gardens gym over complaint it lets trans women use ladies’ locker room During a forum held in February at Florida Atlantic University in Boca ******, state and local officials noted a 46 percent drop in opioid overdose deaths for Palm Beach County in 2024 compared 2023. But officials cautioned that dangers remain as newer synthetic drugs become available. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office reported 58 drug-related deaths for 2025 through the end of March, down from 107 at the same point 2024. West Palm Beach police are encouraging anyone with information about the overdose cases to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers website. Julius Whigham II is a criminal justice and public safety reporter for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at *****@*****.tld and follow him on Twitter at @JuliusWhigham. Help support our work: Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 3 dead in West Palm overdoses; police fear synthetic opioid involved Source link #die #drug #overdoses #hours #West #Palm #police #fear #synthetic #opioid #involved Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump China trade deal: Tariff pause means new surge in freight shipments, and higher prices Trump China trade deal: Tariff pause means new surge in freight shipments, and higher prices Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway, according to retailers and logistics executives, as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause on the steepest tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. On Monday, the US and ******** governments announced a trade deal, though the details of the US-China pact are still sketchy. But in the short term the most important aspect of the agreement is the suspension of the so-called reciprocal tariffs, though broad-based 10 per cent duties will remain in effect, as well as a 20 per cent tariff related to fentanyl. “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. Over the next four to six weeks, he expects a surge of containers, calling the 90-day pause “the pivotal moment for supply chain planning out of China.” “The 30 per cent tariff for 90 days will start goods flowing again for small businesses,” said Bruce Kaminstein, a member of NY Angels and founder and former CEO of cleaning products company Casabella. But the reprieve for small businesses will not eliminate their larger worries. “They are being held hostage to an erratic policy. Businesses are in difficult situations, so they will make this work somehow as they always do,” he said. “Tariffs at the 20 per cent level didn’t stop shippers from frontloading in March and April,” said Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos. “US ocean import volumes were up 11 per cent year over year in that stretch, so the current ‘reduced’ 30 per cent level should see a restart of shippers pulling forward demand to beat a possible August tariff hike.” Rick Muskat, president of family-owned shoe retailer Deer Stags, which imports its goods from China and sells in major retailers including Macy’s, Kohl’s, JCPenney, and on Amazon, tells CNBC that the 30 per cent 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 per cent,” he said. “So we will have to raise prices for fall deliveries.” The timing of holiday shipments will lead to even more frontloading by importers, he said. Without being able to know if a permanent deal will be reached, and with the bulk of holiday goods needing to leave China in August and September, “there will be a lot of front-loading inventory due to the uncertainty of what follows the 90-day pause,” he said. There is still lingering frustration with the Trump administration for a trade policy that has whipsawed and already cost their businesses. Muskat said Deer Stags had one shipment subjected to the 145 per cent tariffs that was moved into a bonded warehouse — a secure storage facility that is supervised by US Customs without tariffs needing to be paid — to wait and see if the tariffs would be lowered. The additional storage cost for that one container is well over $US10,000 ($15,693). “Now we will release that inventory into our distribution center, and will have absorbed all the costs involved for no good reason!” Mr Muskat said. “This all adds up.” Rising costs in the global supply chain Reduced tariffs on ******** goods at 30 per cent will also come amid expectations of rising costs in the supply chain as more companies look to frontload orders again. With the typical gross margin for consumer products companies in the range of 40-50 per cent, a 30 per cent tariff is difficult to work into many business models, Mr Kaminstein said. “For importers overall, the 30 per cent level may still make their product and overall profitability a challenge,” said Alan Baer, CEO of logistics company OL USA. “Volume increases, space and price may be another hurdle to leap over given the number of blank sailings announced by carriers.” Blank sailings of freight vessels from China have been on the rise throughout the trade war. Xeneta data shows the four-week rolling average for offered vessel capacity on the Transpacific trade route from China to the US West Coast is down 17 per cent since April 20. Blanked (cancelled) sailings are up 86 per cent in the same *******. A combination of price increases and some absorption of margin by companies, plus a reduction of fixed expenses, will be needed, Mr Kaminstein said, and big questions remain unanswered for business owners: “The unpredictable is a killer for businesses. How do you quote 90 days out? How do you forecast a cash flow statement? How do you make long-term capital decisions? If the intent of this tariff policy is to bring manufacturing back to the US, how does a company deal with the unpredictability of the future?” Steve Lamar, CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association, says the tariff pause is a good development, but it will not stop prices from going up. “Sadly, the residual 30 per cent tariff (stacked on top of the existing Section 301 and MFN tariffs) will still make for an expensive back-to-school and holiday season for most Americans,” Mr Lamar said. “If freight rates spike due to the tariff-induced shipping disruptions, which will take months to unwind, we could see costs and prices creep up further.” In some retail niches, tariffs remain much higher. Matt Priest, CEO of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, tells CNBC that some kids’ shoes are still subject to a 97.5 per cent duty even with the decrease, due to pre-existing duties that are still levied on the product. “That’s unacceptable. We’ve outlined clear, reasonable exemptions in our letter to the administration, and we urge them to take action to ease the burden on Americans further. Our industry needs relief — and so do the families we serve,” Mr Priest said. Critical industries say inventory is running low Beyond retail, CEOs across the economy continue to speak with lawmakers on the impact of the tariffs inside critical industries, while they rush to bring in orders. Eric Byer, CEO of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution, said the damage to the chemical supply chain has been done, and now there will be a scurry of activity to replenish inventory during the new tariffs pause, with some gaps in time where it’s possible there is no supply. “A couple of our biggest members over the weekend said the stockpiling they all did was going to tide them over until Memorial Day,” Mr Byer said. “After that, the fear sets in as the warehouses that are now in the 80-90% full range will drop precipitously, likely to less than 10 per cent by the middle to end of June,” he said. “I suspect we will see an incredibly active ordering frenzy that will once again have too few ships ready to accommodate the demand (like Covid all over again),” he added. Mr Byer said inventory is already extremely tight for phosphoric acid, used in detergents and cleaning products, a wide range of drinks (like citric, soda, sports drinks, etc.), and in fertiliser. Other chemicals where inventories are tight include ascorbic acid found in Vitamin C, ammonium bicarbonate used to make baking/cleaning products, and sodium thiocyanate, a critical chemical for concrete used in construction. Peak shipping season will ‘run hard’ into Q3 “This will kick off peak season and run hard until the third quarter,” Mr Brashier said. “There are a lot of construction and manufacturing projects slated for 2026, and these companies have deadlines to hit, and the projects are being staged for breaking ground in early 2026.” Any progress on Trump’s tax bill, and other deregulation policies, as well as any Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, may also fuel a shipments spike into 2026. Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at Xeneta, warns the surge will lead to a spike in ocean freight prices. “Ocean freight could be up to 20 per cent in the short term from China to the US West Coast,” Mr Sand said. That would be coming off a major decline in rates. According to Xeneta, average spot rates are down 56% and 48% from China to the U.S. West Coast and US East Coast since January 1. “Shippers will take the 90-day window of opportunity to ship as many goods as possible into the US and this will put upward pressure on freight rates,” Mr Sand said. “Carriers responded to falling volumes from China to the US by slashing container shipping capacity and redeploying it onto other trades, such as the Far East to Europe. It takes time to shift capacity back again, so a revival in volumes from China to US may mean shippers have to pay a little ‘over the odds’ in the short term,” he added. Stephen Edwards, CEO of the Port of Virginia, tells CNBC it has been reviewing and planning scenarios that would lead to a surge in ******** containers. “We’ve all gone back to our financial models of what happened during Covid, what happened during the Panama Canal water restrictions, what happened when the Red Sea changes happened, and other scenarios prior to that to see what happened with the reduction in trade and then the recovery,” Mr Edwards said. He added that the most important thing for the supply chain is to be able to know what the “playing field” is. “Once we know the playing field, the supply chain is very agile. Yes, there are parts of the supply chain that take longer, but very quickly, we will all adapt to that new environment,” he said. “What’s needed now is a long-term deal — not just with China but with all our trading partners — so we can predictably make long-term trade, investment, and sourcing decisions,” Mr Lamar said. Matthew Shay, CEO of the National Retail Federation, said the temporary pause is a critical first step to provide some short-term relief for retailers and other businesses ahead of the holiday season. He added the US-China agreement “lays the foundation for substantial progress” with not just China, but with many other nations. But many businesses will continue to wait for more certainty before making significant production and investment decisions given the changing nature of these challenges, according to Adoniro Cestari, head of trade and working capital solutions for Citi. He added that as seen during the Covid pandemic, regardless of short-term outcomes, companies will be more active with risk management strategies related to possible long-term volatility around tariffs and barriers. “The continued uncertainty is a difficult way to run a business.” Mr Muskat said. 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Raptors drop down to ninth after draft lottery Raptors drop down to ninth after draft lottery By n The ********* Pressn The ********* Press Posted May 12, 2025 7:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Raptors will draft ninth overall in this summer’s NBA Draft. The Raptors moved down two spots after having the seventh-worst record in the 2024-25 regular season. Toronto had a 31.9 per cent chance at a top-four pick and a 7.5 per cent at the top overall selection. Related Videos 3:21 Toronto Raptors adding Brandon Ingram at trade deadline an ‘important step in the rebuild,’ GM says Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement Duke forward Cooper Flagg is widely considered the No. 1 overall prospect in this year’s draft class. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Duke centre Khaman Maluach is projected as the ninth overall pick. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets each had a 52.1 per cent chance a top-four pick and a 14 per cent shot of selecting first overall. Trending Now Trump’s tariffs on Canada may stay, but stronger ties possible: U.S. envoy ‘I am eternally grateful’: Amber Heard reveals she has welcomed twins This report by The ********* Press was first published May 12, 2025. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Raptors #drop #ninth #draft #lottery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

DOOM: The Dark Ages Review | TheXboxHub DOOM: The Dark Ages Review | TheXboxHub RDarren writes: DOOM: The Dark Ages is a gloriously gory game which manages to feel familiar but fresh at the same time. Source link #DOOM #Dark #Ages #Review #TheXboxHub Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s likely to move the market What’s likely to move the market Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as the Dow Industrials surged more than 1,100 points after the U.S. and China agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days, and what’s on the radar for the next session. The markets after a really big day The New York Stock Exchange Composite is now up 3.2% year to date. The Dow Industrials, Nasdaq 100 and S & P 500 have shrunken their 2025 losses and are all down less than 1% in the *******. The Nasdaq Composite is down 3.1% in 2025, while the Russell 2000 is off 6.2%. Get more on the big picture from WisdomTree’s Jeremy Siegel on ” Squawk Box ” Tuesday starting at 6 a.m. ET .DJI YTD mountain The Dow Industrials in 2025 Sector check The industrials are up more than 6% in 2025, while financials, utilities and consumer staples are up about 5%. Real estate and materials are up more than 2% this year. Energy, communication services, health care, information technology and consumer discretionary are all negative in 2025. The industrials “Squawk Box” will have JPMorgan industrials analyst Stephen Tusa on the big show Tuesday morning starting at 6 a.m. The industrials are the top performing sector so far this year. It was up 3% on Monday. The sector is up more than 6% so far in May. Uber Technologies and space company Howmet Aerospace are this year’s top industrial stocks, both up more than 40% year to date. GE Aerospace and GE Vernova follow, up 31% and about 27% respectively in 2025. At the bottom of the pile this year: UPS , United Airlines, Generac , Dayforce , FedEx , Delta Air Lines and J.B. Hunt . UBER YTD mountain Uber Technologies in 2025 Boeing The aircraft manufacturer will issue monthly order and delivery numbers Tuesday at 11 a.m. CNBC TV’s Phil LeBeau will have full coverage. Boeing is back up near $200 a share, hitting a new 52-week high today. The stock is up about 27% in a month. JD.com The ******** internet giant is slated to report early Tuesday morning. U.S.-traded shares are down 8% over the past three months. JD.com is 25% from the Oct. 7 high. JD 3M mountain U.S. traded shares of JD.com in the past three months Disney Disney shares shot up 4% Monday. The stock is off 7% from the December high. The stock is trading above $110. “Fast Money” trader Dan Nathan likes Disney, and he’s a buyer. However, it’s up about 20% in five days. The relative strength index reading on Disney is now 77. Traders use the so-called RSI as an indicator of whether a stock has moved up or down too fast in a short *******. A reading above 70 is considered overbought, while one that’s below 30 is oversold. These results don’t guarantee a stock will move in either direction, though. Source link #Whats #move #market Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RFK Jr. Swims in Sewage-Tainted Creek with Grandchildren Despite National Park Service’s Bacteria Warning RFK Jr. Swims in Sewage-Tainted Creek with Grandchildren Despite National Park Service’s Bacteria Warning Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swam in a creek in Washington, D.C., that has been deemed unsafe due to its high levels of bacteria Kennedy, the Health and Human Services secretary, took his young grandchildren along for the swim and posted photos of them by the water with him The National Park Service has warned that Rock Creek could have dangerous pathogens harmful to pets and humans Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plunged into a creek deemed a “hazard” to human health as part of his Mother’s Day celebrations on Sunday, May 11. The Department of Health and Human Services secretary, 71, posted photos to X of himself and his family at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. In one of the images, Kennedy is fully submerged with his head underwater. In another, he holds one of his grandchildren as the child’s feet dip into the creek. The National Park Service banned swimming and wading in the creek due to “high bacteria levels” in the water. “Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek,” Kennedy captioned his post on Sunday. The NPS warns that possible infectious pathogens in Rock Creek — a tributary of the Potomac River — could pose a risk to human and **** health. The agency urges visitors, “Please protect yourself and your pooches by staying on trails and out of the creek.” Many of D.C.’s waterways are not fit for recreational swimming due in part to contamination from the city’s sewer system, which is more than 200 years old, according to The Hill. The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority recently found a 200-foot-long fracture in the ceiling of a sewer tunnel next to Rock Creek. Kennedy, who challenged the idea that germs cause disease in his 2021 book The Real Anthony Fauci, has a long history of dubious health claims. He recently incorrectly stated that the MMR vaccine includes “aborted fetus debris,” and said bird flu should be allowed to spread on farms, suggesting the infected birds should be isolated and left to breed, not culled. In late March, Dr. Peter Marks, a top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned, and listed Kennedy’s work at HHS as one of the factors that drove him out. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2023 “It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies,” he wrote at the time. The HHS secretary most recently came under fire for his remarks about people with autism, alleging that they are unable to live normal, full lives and are “suffering.” His words sparked immediate backlash, including from Holly Robinson Peete, whose son was diagnosed with autism, and Big Brother contestant Kyland Young, who was diagnosed at age 30. 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. Kennedy’s cousins even penned an open letter blasting his “slurs and statements” about people diagnosed with autism. “We have been reminded again and again that people with autism can and will continue to be wonderful children, brothers and sisters, and members of families,” read the joint letter from Best Buddies Founder & CEO Anthony K. Shriver and his brother, Special Olympics International Chairman Timothy Shriver. HHS did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Read the original article on People Source link #RFK #Swims #SewageTainted #Creek #Grandchildren #National #Park #Services #Bacteria #Warning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Revenge of the Savage Planet (XS) Review | VGChartz Revenge of the Savage Planet (XS) Review | VGChartz VGChartz’s Brandon J. Wysocki: “Revenge of the Savage Planet falls short of brilliance simply because it doesn’t aim for it. This isn’t a title that’s going to revolutionize video games or present a story that changes your life. Instead, Raccoon Logic focused on delivering a comprehensively good time, and it succeeded in that! Whether you’re a Game Pass subscriber or buying it conventionally, it’s easy to recommend if you enjoyed the original or the action/adventure genre in general.” Source link #Revenge #Savage #Planet #Review #VGChartz Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why a Singapore-based team is trying to sequence 100,000 Asian genomes Why a Singapore-based team is trying to sequence 100,000 Asian genomes Data from the U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests that 85% of genomics studies have been conducted in individuals of European descent. Singapore-based project GenomeAsia 100K is working to address this representation disparity. Almost a decade ago, it set the goal to sequence 100,000 Asian human genomes and create a genetic representation of Asian human variation. “The project has two parts. Step one is to understand the genetic makeup of Asians as a whole entity, but then the second one is to find out which of those genetic markers that we newly discover are actually ethical markers and are not disease markers, as they have been described in the genomes of European descendants,” GenomeAsia 100K’s scientific director Stephan Schuster said in an interview with CNBC’s The Edge. The project started off with a collection of pre-existing samples, and it has expanded its sample pool thanks to contributions from national collections, donors, clinicians and scientists. To read the genomes, scientists extract the DNA from the samples and place it in a sequencer. The machine creates a high amount of data, which informs various demographic trends and allows for personalized medicine. “The big advance is that we have entered the area of personalized medicine. The idea is, you would sequence the genome of a patient, and you will be able to tailor make a treatment, medication for that person. We try to build on that concept, and our key paradigm is, how can precision medicine be precise if you don’t precisely know who you are?” Schuster said. “What we are trying to say is the pharmaceutical industry needs to make sure that the drugs that they develop are compatible. And the factor of ethnicity is currently not represented in precision medicine,” he added. By expanding genomic data, underrepresented populations can benefit from improved clinical care, early detection of diseases and better diagnosis and drug design. However, the genome diversification process is slow. Despite recent advancements, the GenomeAsia 100K project is far from reaching its initial goal and has, so far, sequenced 10,000 human genomes. Watch the video above to learn more about GenomeAsia 100K and the importance of diversity in genomic research. Source link #Singaporebased #team #sequence #Asian #genomes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

30 Years Ago, ***** Took Its Biggest Gamble With Saturn And Failed 30 Years Ago, ***** Took Its Biggest Gamble With Saturn And Failed Profchaos23h ago It’s true but also PlayStation publicly came out and stated third party wasn’t important to them. ironic that what worked for them the previous generation caused them significant pain in the subsequent one. The PS2 was actually a significant challenge to develop for far worse than the PS1 ever was but the competition at the time was struggling so much they couldn’t make up the ground Dreamcast had a stigma of being a last gen console by the time the PS2 came around and looked inferior compared to games like grab Turismo 3, the GameCube and Xbox were still a ways away and PlayStation had the reputation as being the place to play it was a perfect storm for them and the GTA games not coming to Dreamcast and Sony’s embrace really helped. Third party basically drove PlayStation yi success over more capable consoles Xbox may have looked better at the time but it didn’t have GTA 3, vc, Sa or the stories games the mainline entries didn’t hit the Xbox until many years after being on PlayStation. Then the PS3 with it’s cell architecture ramped it up again and just hurt Devs they didn’t focus on the GPU as much as they should have and they didn’t realise their deals they made with IBM could have resulted in the cell architecture being shared with Microsoft which it was and it did help them develop the 360 But really the 90s and 2000s were a wild time for game consoles now it’s a little boring it’s all off the shelf components and everything is mostly the same Source link #Years #***** #Biggest #Gamble #Saturn #Failed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

House Republicans unveil details of Trump tax plans – CNN House Republicans unveil details of Trump tax plans – CNN House Republicans unveil details of Trump tax plans CNNRepublican Tax Plan Boosts SALT Deduction, Ends Green-Energy Breaks WSJRepublicans Want Budget Cuts, but Not the Political Consequences The New York TimesHill leaders question Trump’s attempted Library of Congress takeover Politico”Big, beautiful” tax bill contains popular breaks for tips Axios Source link #House #Republicans #unveil #details #Trump #tax #plans #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Six new racing and driving games to look forward to in May Six new racing and driving games to look forward to in May May is absolutely packed with new driving and racing games, from an indie police chase game to the next chapter of Codemasters F1 series. Source link #racing #driving #games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” was sentenced Monday in an Oklahoma courtroom to serve 32 years in state prison for robbing a Tulsa-area bank, a sentence that will be carried out after he finishes serving time in federal prison. Xaviar Babudar, 30, appeared in a Tulsa courtroom and apologized to the court and to the victims of the December 2022 robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby, Oklahoma, said Babudar’s attorney, Jay-Michael Swab. “He expressed sincere remorse and took full responsibility for his actions,” Swab said. Babudar already was serving more than 17 years in federal prison for a string of 11 bank robberies across seven states where he stole nearly $850,000 to finance his social media stardom. Swab said the robberies also were the result of a gambling addiction. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler had sought life in prison for Babudar. “He is a serial robber who traumatized these victims and numerous other victims across this country,” Kunzweiler said in a statement. Tulsa County District Judge Michelle Keely ordered Babudar’s 32-year sentence to run concurrently to his federal sentence, which means after he is released from federal prison he will be transferred to state custody to serve his remaining 14 years. Babudar developed a following on his @ChiefsAholic account on the social platform X after attending games dressed as a wolf in Chiefs gear. His avid support of the Chiefs became well known on social media. Source link #Chiefs #superfan #ChiefsAholic #sentenced #years #Oklahoma #prison Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock market today: Live updates Stock market today: Live updates A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 4, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading following a big rally, as investors look ahead to a key inflation report Tuesday morning. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 24 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were both flat. The consumer price index, a broad measure of goods and services costs across the U.S. economy, is expected to remain at a 2.4% rate in April on a year-over-year basis, according to the Dow Jones consensus. Excluding food and energy, so-called core inflation is expected to run at a 2.8% annual rate, also unchanged from the prior month. “We will be digging into the data to see if [March’s] slower pace continued or if reports of higher costs for some businesses, which have been reported in recent survey data, have translated to higher prices for consumers,” said Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management. Wall Street enjoyed a huge rally Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to slash steep tariffs for 90 days, raising hopes a trade war won’t tip the economy into a recession. The blue-chip Dow surged more than 1,100 points, while the S&P 500 popped over 3%, cutting its year-to-date losses to just 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite added 4.4%. All three averages posted their best day since April 9. After negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend, the U.S. and China reached a deal to cut “reciprocal” tariffs between both countries down to 10%. The U.S.′ 20% duties on ******** imports relating to fentanyl will remain in place, meaning total tariffs on China stand at 30%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday that he expects to meet once again with representatives from Beijing in the “next few weeks” to start ironing out a ******* agreement. Source link #Stock #market #today #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

White South Africans arrive at Dulles as refugees under Trump order – The Washington Post White South Africans arrive at Dulles as refugees under Trump order – The Washington Post White South Africans arrive at Dulles as refugees under Trump order The Washington PostDozens of Afrikaners Leave for U.S. After Trump Grants Refugee Status The New York TimesEpiscopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition NPRWhite South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in US CNNWATCH: Trump claims white farmers are target of genocide in South Africa PBS Source link #White #South #Africans #arrive #Dulles #refugees #Trump #order #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kyle Snyder: US Olympic gold medallist arrested in Columbus prostitution sting Kyle Snyder: US Olympic gold medallist arrested in Columbus prostitution sting One of the greatest amateur wrestlers in history, boasting an Olympic gold medal, has been arrested for engaging in prostitution during a police sting in the US. Kyle Snyder, a poster boy for the US Olympic movement and a former Donald Trump administration adviser, was arrested after arriving at a hotel to allegedly engage in sex with a prostitute he believed had placed an advertisement online. The former NCAA champion was reportedly arrested in an elaborate police prostitution sting, after he allegedly responded to the fake internet ad created by law enforcement to catch would-be ‘Johns’ attempting to pay for sex. The Daily Mail is reporting that 29-year-old Snyder, allegedly responded to the ad and arrived at the hotel 30 minutes later, before offering to pay an undercover police officer for sex. He was then arrested for engaging in prostitution by uniformed officers inside the hotel room according to police reports. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Columbus Police Sargent Joe Albert explained that Snyder was among 16 men arrested as part of the sting and he is due back in court on May 19. After winning gold as a heavyweight during the 2016 Rio Games, Snyder was appointed to President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition in 2018. He went on to win silver at the COVID-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games in the summer of 2021. A self-described Christian, Snyder is married to a former Syracuse soccer player, Maddie Pack and recently signed on to be one of the faces of the Hulk Hogan-run Real American Freestyle Wrestling League. Hogan recently said Snyder “represents the best of the best, and that’s who we’re targeting for Real American Freestyle.” A highly successful college wrestler, Snyder won three national championships at Ohio State and has been inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. In 2016, he made history by becoming the youngest ever wrestler to secure a “triple crown” – winning the world, NCAA and Olympic titles. Source link #Kyle #Snyder #Olympic #gold #medallist #arrested #Columbus #prostitution #sting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

It’s not just more babies, Republicans are pushing idea one parent should ditch work and stay at home with the kids It’s not just more babies, Republicans are pushing idea one parent should ditch work and stay at home with the kids The White House is working to adopt policies to allow Americans to have more babies, even as it cuts back on federally funded day care. That’s because they want a stronger family unit, which they argue comes from one parent staying home. White House staffers have discussed several options for encouraging parents to stay home with their children, three people who have been part of the discussions told The New York Times. Ideas being discussed include giving families more money for each child they have, removing federal tax credits for day care, and opening up federal lands for home construction. Advocates argue that if families can spend less on housing, more of them will be able to live on a single income. For instance, Indiana Republican Senator Jim Banks recently introduced a bill that would, in effect, pay stay-at-home parents. Republicans have also suggested that the child tax credit be expanded partly by removing tax breaks intended for working parents to pay for day care. Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley has suggested expanding the child tax credit to $5,000 per child in the hope that the additional money would allow parents to work less. During last year’s presidential campaign, Vice President JD Vance also supported a $5,000 child tax credit. While the measure has bipartisan support, most Democrats also back subsidies for day care. Sen. Josh Hawley has pushed for the expansion of the child tax credit (Getty Images) Even as the White House pushes a conservative social agenda promoting traditional marriage and gender roles, studies are unclear whether a child does better at a day care or at home with a parent. This comes as many American families need two incomes to survive. Nearly 65 percent of mothers in two-parent households with at least one child under the age of 18 work outside the home, a figure which has increased significantly over the course of the past half-century. Similarly, child care costs have also increased, with an average cost of $11,000 per child per year as of 2023. Families in many larger cities pay more than double that. Conservatives argue that they’re not pushing mothers to leave the workforce, simply giving them a choice to work less if they want to do so. They note that a Gallup poll in March found that 60 percent of American women say that they would prefer to work part-time or stay at home. Thirty-seven percent of men said the same. “President Trump believes parents know how to best raise their children, and this administration is pursuing policies that empower parents with the flexibility to make the best choices for their kids while lowering child care costs,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told The Times. Conservatives generally don’t say which parent could decide to remain at home. However, more than 80 percent of stay-at-home parents are women. Hawley told The Times that the effort is “not just about increasing the total number of children.” “It is increasing the number of families, mothers, and fathers, and the ability of the family to spend time together,” he added. Banks told the paper that Democrats have been “blocking the child care options many families prefer, like using a church-run day care center or having a parent or grandparent care for their children.” Democrats often slam Republicans for their resistance to policies that make it easier for mothers to work. “You want to help families? How about paid family and medical leave?” Connecticut Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro told The Times. Parents say that the suggested legislation with the largest child tax credits isn’t enough for one parent to stay home. Katie Holler, 27, from Ohio, has two young children. “It’s not based in the experience of families who have to work,” she said. “It’s pennies when you need dollars.” Source link #babies #Republicans #pushing #idea #parent #ditch #work #stay #home #kids Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amazon signs up FedEx for residential deliveries after UPS pullback – Reuters Amazon signs up FedEx for residential deliveries after UPS pullback – Reuters Amazon signs up FedEx for residential deliveries after UPS pullback ReutersAmazon strikes new partnership with FedEx after UPS pullback Yahoo FinanceAmazon strikes a new partnership with FedEx after UPS pullback Business InsiderAmazon, FedEx Reach Agreement for Large Package Delivery Bloomberg.comFedEx inks deal with Amazon to fill delivery gaps left by UPS – report (FDX:NYSE) Seeking Alpha Source link #Amazon #signs #FedEx #residential #deliveries #UPS #pullback #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Erin Patterson: Mushroom ******* trial to resume after day off for ‘things happening behind the scenes’ Erin Patterson: Mushroom ******* trial to resume after day off for ‘things happening behind the scenes’ Erin Patterson’s triple-******* trial over the alleged deliberate poisoning of four in-laws is expected to resume on Tuesday morning after jurors were given a day off. Jurors in the weeks-long trial were told on Thursday last week by trial judge Justice Christopher Beale that they’d be getting a long weekend as a measure expected to save time. “I’ve just been having a discussion with counsel about the way the case is progressing and the way that we can save some time and we can best achieve that by not sitting on Monday,” he said. “There are things happening behind the scenes to try and condense the material that will be presented to you and if Monday is devoted to that rather than you sitting here in court listening to some evidence, I expect the case will conclude earlier.” Camera IconErin Patterson and estranged husband Simon Patterson. NewsWire Credit: NewsWire Ms Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty to three counts of ******* and one count of attempted ******* relating to a fatal lunch she hosted at her home in Leongatha, a small dairy town in Victoria, on July 29, 2023. 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. Camera IconDon and Gail Patterson died a day apart in the week after the lunch. Supplied Credit: SuppliedCamera IconKorumburra pastor Ian Wilkinson and wife Heather Wilkinson also ate the beef wellington. Supplied. Credit: Supplied Ms Patterson maintains she did not intentionally or deliberately poison anyone, calling the deaths a tragic accident, and that she too fell sick after eating the lunch. The trial, now in its third week, continues. Source link #Erin #Patterson #Mushroom #******* #trial #resume #day #happening #scenes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dbrand ***** – Save Up To 50% On Cases For Steam Deck, iPhone, PS5, And Other Gadgets Dbrand ***** – Save Up To 50% On Cases For Steam Deck, iPhone, PS5, And Other Gadgets Dbrand’s Big Short ***** is live until May 23, offering discounts of up to 50% on a wide variety of cases and skins for the Steam Deck, iPhones, PS5, and dozens of other devices. The ***** spans over 30,000 items, so we’ve put together a roundup of the best deals to help you navigate the savings. Keep in mind that most Dbrand products are highly customizable with various colors, materials, and optional features available for many models. So while the prices below are starting points, they may fluctuate as you tweak their appearance or bundle in extras. There are also many more deals than those we’ve highlighted below, so be sure to check Dbrand’s online store to see the full catalog. Killswitch Cases (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, ROG Ally X) Killswitch Case for Steam Deck The Killswitch is one of the best Steam Deck cases, and now you can nab it for just $49.95 (was $64.95). Just a few millimeters thick yet offering military-grade impact resistance, a kickstand, and a textured surface for enhanced grip, it’s incredibly well-rounded. You can also bundle in a travel cover for added protection. Similar models are available for the ROG Ally X and ROG Ally. Darkplates for PS5 Darkplates for PS5 Want to customize the look of your PS5 console? Check out the long list of Darkplates 2.0 on *****. These are available for both Slim and Original models, with options for Disc or Digital formats. You’ll find a wealth of customization options, ranging from various middle skin patterns and lightstrip colors to the option to bundle in a stand. Normally priced at $80 for Slim and $69 for Original, the plates now start at $40 for all models. However, prices can jump dramatically depending on your bundled extras. For example, adding a red light strip bumps the price by $10, while adding a middle skin costs $15. Glowbot Accessories Glowbot Accessories Glowbot is a tribute to Dbrand’s old Robot skin from 2019. Along with updated graphics, they now glow in the dark. Available for tablets, laptops, and other products from big names like Apple, Samsung, and Google, you’ll find nice discounts across the lineup. You’ll also get a free UV light with your order while supplies last. iPhone and Android Cases iPhone 16 Pro Max Grip Case Looking for a phone case that doesn’t glow in the dark? Dbrand has plenty to choose from, including options for most models from Apple, Samsung, and Google. If you own the iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can’t go wrong with Dbrand’s popular Grip Case. Along with support for MagSafe and Camera Control, it features clicky buttons and military-grade impact resistance. The same case is also available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Keep in mind that you can customize the appearance of most Dbrand cases with additional patterns, though these typically increase the price. The company is known for producing ultra-thin cases and skins–so if you’re looking for a bit of added protection that doesn’t add bulk to your smartphone, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. Source link #Dbrand #***** #Save #Cases #Steam #Deck #iPhone #PS5 #Gadgets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

No plan to replace Kent County inclusion officer after retirement No plan to replace Kent County inclusion officer after retirement No plan to replace Kent County inclusion officer after retirement Source link #plan #replace #Kent #County #inclusion #officer #retirement Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Forza Horizon 5 Livery Celebrates Both PS5 and Xbox Players New Forza Horizon 5 Livery Celebrates Both PS5 and Xbox Players Forza Horizon 5 launched on PS5 a few weeks ago, bringing cross-platform play to the first-party Xbox game. To mark the occasion, Forza is getting an Xbox-PlayStation hybrid livery for the Lamborghini Revuelto, an unlockable car in the game’s new Realms update. Boasting the trademark bright blue of PlayStation and neon green of Xbox, the livery is meant to celebrate “more players driving together,” now that the game is no longer an Xbox console exclusive. As stated in a press release, “Lamborghini and Forza have joined forces to create a powerful symbol of unity: a first-of-its-kind livery, designed for a vibrant driving community, that is only getting *******.” You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Now Playing: Forza Horizon 5 – Horizon Realms Official Trailer The livery is only usable on the new Revuelto, which can be earned in Horizon Realms by winning the Horizon Stadium circuit race. The livery, meanwhile, is unlocked via share code 687 884 132. This can be entered by selecting “Find New Designs” in the Designs and Paint tab in the Garage customization menu. Forza Horizon 5’s new PS5-Xbox hybrid livery for the Lamborghini Revuelto. The livery doesn’t include any specific symbols or icons related to PlayStation–getting the PS5 button symbols into an Xbox-published and -owned game was probably a bridge too far–but it is still remarkable to see an Xbox first-party game promoting cross-platform play so explicitly. It’s the latest example of Microsoft’s effort to publish more of its games on more platforms. This initiative has been successful, at least in recent months: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that it was the top publisher on the PlayStation Store based on preorders, driven by Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and the soon-to-be-released Doom: The Dark Ages. Source link #Forza #Horizon #Livery #Celebrates #PS5 #Xbox #Players Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments – AP News Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments – AP News Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Gov #Gavin #Newsom #urges #California #cities #counties #ban #homeless #encampments #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Knights sign NRL's Vegas combine winner Knights sign NRL's Vegas combine winner Newcastle have made history by signing Marcus D’Acre, one of two winners of the NRL’s player combine in Las Vegas. Source link #Knights #sign #NRL039s #Vegas #combine #winner Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]