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Global chip and tech stocks rally as U.S. and China agree tariff cut Global chip and tech stocks rally as U.S. and China agree tariff cut HANGZHOU, CHINA – JUNE 3, 2024 – The NVIDIA logo and the Apple logo are pictured in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, June 6, 2024. On June 5, Eastern time, Nvidia’s stock market value exceeded $3 trillion, officially surpassing Apple’s market value and becoming the world’s second largest technology giant by market value. It is worth noting that in just over 3 months, Nvidia’s market value soared from $2 trillion to $3 trillion. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Global technology and chip stocks rallied on Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to pause most tariffs on each other’s goods. Technology stocks — such as semiconductor firms and smartphone makers — have been hit hard as trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies threatened to disrupt supply chains and hurt some of the biggest U.S. businesses. But investors breathed a sigh of relief after talks between the U.S. and China over the weekend yielded a temporary pause in “reciprocal” tariffs. In the U.S., Nvidia, which still faces a number of restrictions on the chips it is allowed to ship to China, was around 4% higher in premarket trade, while AMD was up 5%. Broadcom was also around 5% higher, along with Qualcomm. Other companies in the semiconductor supply chain also jumped. Marvell, which last week postponed a previously scheduled investor day due to macroeconomic uncertainty, surged 7.5% in premarket trade. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest chipmaker, saw its U.S.-listed shares jump around 4% in the premarket. TSMC’s Taiwan-listed stock closed before the tariff announcement. In Europe, ASML, a supplier of critical machinery required to manufacture the most advanced chips, rallied 4.5% in early trade. Infineon was also sharply higher. Semiconductors and some electronics received an exemption from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs last month, but the U.S. signaled the reprieve was temporary and that these products could still be in line for special duties. Investors have been concerned about the impact on major tech stocks, especially those with exposure to China such as Apple and Amazon, whose shares have been under pressure this year. Apple, which still makes 90% of its iPhones in China, said during its earnings report this month that it expects tariffs will add $900 million to its costs for the current quarter. Amazon was up more than 6% in premarket trade Monday. Many sellers on Amazon rely on ******** products. U.S.-listed ******** tech stocks also surged. ******** e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com were higher, alongside internet firm Baidu. “With US/China clearly on an accelerated path for a broader deal we believe new highs for the market and tech stocks are now on the table in 2025 as investors will likely focus on the next steps in these trade discussions which will happen over the coming months,” Daniel Ives, global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, said in a note on Monday. “This morning is a huge win for the bulls and a best case scenario post this weekend in our view.” Source link #Global #chip #tech #stocks #rally #U.S #China #agree #tariff #cut Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Book Review: ‘Fever Beach,’ by Carl Hiaasen Book Review: ‘Fever Beach,’ by Carl Hiaasen FEVER BEACH, by Carl Hiaasen The greater Miami area runs roughly 120 overdeveloped miles from Jupiter down to Homestead, but spans less than 30 at its widest point. This peninsula within a peninsula can claim its share of contemporary novelists, including Karen Russell, Tananarive Due, Jennine Capó Crucet and, for whatever it’s worth, yours truly, but it is perhaps best known for its proud tradition of crime writers: Charles Willeford, John D. MacDonald, Les Standiford, Edna Buchanan, Jeff Lindsay and Carl Hiaasen, whose scabrous, irascible, best-selling capers include “Strip Tease,” “Bad Monkey” and “Razor Girl.” “Fever Beach,” Hiaasen’s latest, is set in the (fictional) coastal hamlet of Tangelo Shores, which as near as I can tell is somewhere on the Space Coast — a few hours north of his usual stomping grounds, which may explain the surprisingly scanty and generic scene-setting by a writer whose Florida bona fides ought to be beyond question. The first character we meet is Dale Figgo, a hapless white nationalist kicked out of the Proud Boys after a viral video shows him smearing dog ****** on a statue of James Zachariah George, a Confederate general, during the Jan. 6 insurrection. It was an innocent mistake insofar as he thought he was defacing a statue of Ulysses S. Grant, but just as well: The Boys’ strict anti-masturbation policy had always (you might say) rubbed him the wrong way. Figgo, who works for a sex toy distributor, starts his own hate group, the Strokerz for Liberty, boosting product from the company warehouse to give as welcome gifts to new members. These details fairly represent the height of the novel’s stakes as well as its brow. It’s fitting that a book dedicated to the memory of Jimmy Buffett would feature a cast of colorful weirdos and ne’er-do-wells working together (wittingly or otherwise) in a Floridian farce. Figgo’s wingman, Jonas Onus, dyes his beard the colors of the American flag and has a dog named Himmler. Figgo’s tenant, Viva Morales, is a Hispanic woman with progressive politics emblematized by her New Yorker subscription. Source link #Book #Review #Fever #Beach #Carl #Hiaasen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Walz to Speak at 2 Democratic Events, as Jockeying for 2028 Begins Walz to Speak at 2 Democratic Events, as Jockeying for 2028 Begins Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota will speak at the state political conventions for Democrats in South Carolina and California at the end of this month, his latest effort to place himself in front of voters likely to be central to his party’s 2028 presidential nominating contest. Mr. Walz, who was his party’s nominee for vice president last year, will deliver speeches at the two state conventions on the same day — May 31 — which his aides portrayed as a feat of political stamina and private air travel between Columbia, S.C., and Anaheim, Calif. Since March, Mr. Walz has traveled throughout states President Trump won last year to hold town halls and address largely Democratic crowds in Republican congressional districts. Governor Walz spoke to the Democratic convention in Montana, where his daughter lives, and is also scheduled to speak to South Dakota Democrats in July. South Carolina has for decades been near the front of the Democratic Party’s nominating calendar, and former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. pushed for the state to go first in the 2024 contest. California has by far the largest trove of delegates in the Democratic primary. Democrats are not expected to set the order of states for their 2028 primaries until next year, but the party’s likely hopefuls have been flocking to states that have long been at the start of the nominating process. Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois spoke last month in New Hampshire, and Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland is scheduled to speak to South Carolina Democrats the day before Mr. Walz does. Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary and a 2020 presidential hopeful, is set to hold a town hall event Tuesday in Iowa, where Mr. Walz has also held events. Senator Bernie Sanders, a liberal independent of Vermont, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, have also crisscrossed the country, drawing tens of thousands of people to rallies in red and blue states alike. Mr. Walz said in February that he was “not ruling out” a 2028 presidential run and has done little since then to bat down the idea that he is preparing for a national campaign. It is expected, but not yet official, that he will seek a third term as governor next year. In recent weeks he has been a frequent presence on cable television and on liberal podcasts denouncing the Trump administration’s actions. He even appeared on the podcast of the California governor, Gavin Newsom, scolding him after the fellow Democrat hosted far-right Trump allies, like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon, on his show. “I can’t message to misogynists,” Mr. Walz said. Mr. Newsom is not expected to appear at the California Democratic Party’s convention. Source link #Walz #Speak #Democratic #Events #Jockeying #Begins Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

To Play Betty Boop, Jasmine Amy Rogers Had to Transform To Play Betty Boop, Jasmine Amy Rogers Had to Transform When Jasmine Amy Rogers learned that she had been nominated for a Chita Rivera Award, for outstanding dancer in a Broadway show, her first reaction was to laugh. “Just because I felt a little bit like an impostor,” said Rogers, who plays the Jazz Age cartoon character Betty Boop in “Boop! The Musical.” “The dancing is always something that I was so fearful of.” Indeed, the tap portion of the audition process had been, by her own admission, “really bad.” “I was so nervous that I just shut down,” Rogers recalled, just hours after the nomination was announced. “It was very embarrassing for me. I did a little bit of the tap number from the beginning and I just couldn’t pick up the pattern.” It sounded “like somebody dropped a handful of silverware in the kitchen,” according to Jerry Mitchell, the musical’s choreographer and director. But, he added in a phone interview, “she went away, she worked on it, she came back and she was better.” In between sips from a chai latte at Manhattan’s Chelsea Market, Rogers, 26, could not quite seem to shake a sense of awe at the turns her career has taken in such a short time. The young actress, who had earlier indulged in some shopping (including a collage that featured a boxer that reminded her of her dog), often laughed in slight disbelief, and admitted to feeling a little out of step over the years: sometimes literally, in reference to her dancing, but also more generally, like when she was a finalist at the 2017 Jimmy Awards, which honor outstanding high school musical-theater performers in the country. “I felt like a fish out of water a little bit because I was like, these kids know more than I do about musical theater and they’re so talented,” said Rogers, who represented her high school in the Houston area, where her family had moved in 2010. “For a long time, and even still now, I have this impostor syndrome kind of thing where I’m like, ‘Do I belong here?’” Rogers grew up in Massachusetts, the kind of kid who would put on a purple wig her grandmother had given her and “sing to myself these sad songs, like ‘Reflection’ from ‘Mulan,’” she said. She appeared in her first musical when she was 7, playing a member of Tiger Lily’s crew in a production of “Peter Pan” (“We were actually like a tribe of hippie Native Americans, which was nice”) in Milford. From her spot in the ensemble, she somehow managed to sing over Tiger Lily. “I just wanted to be as loud as possible, just singing and dancing my little heart out,” Rogers said, laughing. After high school, she moved again, this time to New York, where she attended the Manhattan School of Music. She dropped out after two years, having reached what she called “a stagnant point.” It wasn’t long before Mitchell cast her as the best friend of the main character in “Becoming Nancy,” a new musical he was choreographing and directing at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta in 2019. Old habits resurfaced during that run, she said. “There were a lot of moments where I was pushing myself a little too hard and the older cast members were like, ‘You don’t need to do this, you don’t need to prove anything — you already have the role.’” Yet while Rogers could occasionally give in to her insecurities, she had a clear need to get out there and make herself heard. The next big gig after “Becoming Nancy,” was the “Mean Girls” tour, where she played Gretchen Wieners. Then Mitchell came calling again, in 2023, for the Chicago production of “Boop!” “I knew from having worked with her in Atlanta that she is a money player,” he said. “From my experience with people like Norbert Leo Butz and Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, Annaleigh Ashford — all the people I consider stars that I’ve had the opportunity to work with at a very young age — she’s one of those people who never steps onstage without being absolutely certain of every move she’s going to make.” While “Boop!” was being retooled between its Chicago run and the Broadway transfer, Rogers had an experience that would prove transformational: The director Kent Gash cast her as Anita, a sultry singer and Jelly Roll Morton’s lover, in his 2024 revival of “Jelly’s Last Jam” at the Pasadena Playhouse. Anita is, as Gash put it, “a sort of bucket-list role for ****** actresses in the musical theater.” (Tonya Pinkins won a Tony for playing her in the 1992 Broadway production.) He had seen footage of Rogers doing “Boop!” in Chicago and arranged for a virtual meeting. “About 30 seconds into the conversation, I thought, ‘She’s it,’” Gash said in a phone interview. “She was talking like someone far beyond her years. I thought, she may be a little on the young side for it, but there’s complexity in that soul.” Betty has her allure, but Anita was a different kind of sultry, and it proved to be another learning curve for Rogers. “Anita is a sexy kind of woman, and she’s very confident and cool,” Rogers said. “And I just kind of felt like, How do I not come across as this weird little girl who’s so awkward and strange? I had to work with an intimacy coordinator — not just on the intimacy of the show but on being. I think it’s carried on to Betty, because she’s a lot of things, but one of those things is she’s sexy, and suave and cool,” she continued. “I had to reframe the way I looked at myself completely, and it was really hard.” Widening the scope, Rogers said there was also the thrill of simply being in “Jelly’s Last Jam.” “It was my first time being in an all-****** cast, which was so exciting, and our creative team was all ****** as well, and it was very liberating,” she said. Being a part of “Jelly’s Last Jam” likely helped strengthen Rogers’s performance of Betty, making it simultaneously more personal and more universal. “What I love about being playing Betty is I am ****** and I’m playing her, and there’s a lot of pride in that,” Rogers said. “But a lot of people come and watch the show, but they’re not thinking about the fact that I’m ******. And I think that’s really nice and exciting and refreshing.” Her performance connects with theatergoers because Rogers takes them along on Betty’s evolution from a denizen of a two-dimensional ******-and-white world to a full-fledged human in the strange land of 21st-century New York City. “She was able to go even deeper the second time around and really flesh out this character,” Ainsley Melham, who plays Dwayne, a jazz musician and Betty’s love interest, said over the phone. “Breathe into all of Betty’s dynamic, cartoonish qualities but also bring it down and ground it in reality.” Now, Rogers can maybe let herself enjoy the ride. “Kent Gash came to see the show the other day, and it made me so happy,” she said. “It was just so special. I was like, ‘Oh my goodness — I’m an actress.’” It hasn’t been that long since that messy tap audition, but these days, Rogers has definitely picked up the pattern. 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Trump Wants Saudi Arabia to Invest $1 Trillion in the U.S. Trump Wants Saudi Arabia to Invest $1 Trillion in the U.S. President Trump embarks on a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with a $1 trillion wish list for investments in the United States — a sum equivalent to the kingdom’s entire gross domestic product last year. The Saudi crown prince is offering $600 billion during Mr. Trump’s presidency. Neither figure is realistic, economists say. With a laundry list of its own costly megaprojects to build and with oil prices well below the level needed to finance its spending, Saudi Arabia is facing a budget deficit that could balloon to more than $70 billion this year. It is increasingly borrowing money rather than lending it. But that did not stop Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the authoritarian Saudi monarchy, from pledging in January to invest $600 billion in the United States while Mr. Trump is in office. Not long after that, Mr. Trump called him a “fantastic guy.” Then the president said he would ask the crown prince to round that figure up to $1 trillion. And bring down the price of oil — the source of the kingdom’s vast wealth — to boot. “We’ve been very good to them,” Mr. Trump said. Economists said that Saudi investments in the United States would probably increase during Mr. Trump’s administration, but were unlikely to even approach $1 trillion. The figure Mr. Trump is seeking exceeds the value of all assets in the kingdom’s hefty sovereign wealth fund, which is worth about $925 billion and largely tied up in domestic holdings. “I don’t see how they get anywhere close to $600 billion, let alone $1 trillion,” said Tim Callen, an economist and former International Monetary Fund mission chief to Saudi Arabia. “We’re more focused on the domestic economy,” he said, calling this a “big paradigm shift.” But for Mr. Trump and Prince Mohammed, these finer details are not necessarily the point. They speak the same language, Mr. Callen said, describing them as “two guys who like throwing very large numbers around.” Mr. Trump has cultivated strong business ties with Saudi Arabia. During his first term, his son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner, developed a close relationship with Prince Mohammed and the two shared a transactional mind-set. Mr. Trump and the Saudi crown prince both have a penchant for eye-popping declarations, leaving questions about feasibility for their underlings to sort out. In some cases, Prince Mohammed’s grand pronouncements have come to fruition. He has rapidly loosened social restrictions in the once-ultraconservative kingdom, enabling women to pour into the labor force and teenagers to dance at raves in the desert. Other plans, such as a $200 billion solar energy project that would have been the largest in the world, have been quietly swept aside. Mr. Trump has claimed that, during his 2017 Saudi visit, he secured $450 billion of investments in the United States. But Mr. Callen said he analyzed public data and determined this amount did not fully materialize. The export of American goods and services to Saudi Arabia while Mr. Trump was in office from 2017 to 2020 totaled $92 billion, Mr. Callen found, less than the total during President Barack Obama’s second term, which ended in 2017. Asked about this discrepancy and about Mr. Trump’s target of securing $1 trillion in investments on the coming visit, the White House communications director Steven Cheung said that the president “has already successfully secured more than $5 trillion in new investments into the U.S. economy — bringing manufacturing, boosting production, and creating high-paying jobs.” Mr. Trump has said that it was the prospect of hundreds of billions of dollars in investments that prompted him to prioritize Saudi Arabia to kick off his first major overseas tour of this term — as he did in 2017 during his first term. After Saudi Arabia, the president will visit two other wealthy Gulf allies on this trip, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. His state visit to Saudi Arabia this week is expected to be a spectacular affair, full of pageantry that contrasts sharply to President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s relatively chilly visit to the kingdom in 2022. During Mr. Trump’s first Saudi state visit, he was welcomed with a traditional sword dance and an image of his face projected onto the facade of the lavish Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh, the capital. As they did last time, Saudi officials are planning to announce a flurry of deals after the president arrives. The government is hosting an investment forum on Tuesday with a long roster of American business leaders, including the chief executives of IBM, BlackRock and Citigroup. Many of them already have Saudi ties. This month, the State Department announced that it had approved a potential ***** of $3.5 billion of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia. A memorandum of understanding with the U.S. over mining and mineral resources is also expected. Some deals could be tentative agreements that never materialize. Others could repackage previous deals, something that could serve to pad the total figure of investments that Mr. Trump can say he secured. Saudi Arabia is still the world’s largest oil exporter, bringing in hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue each year. Its U.S. investments are extensive, including more than $100 billion of Treasury holdings and $2 billion in a fund managed by Mr. Kushner. Overall, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund has invested $110 billion in the United States since 2017, plus another $58 billion of procurement spending, the fund said in a statement to The Times. It did not respond to questions about expanding its investments in the country and the Saudi Finance Ministry also did not respond to a request for comment on the topic. The Saudi state spends much of its revenue on public sector salaries. And under Prince Mohammed, it has invested in a growing number of domestic megaprojects. The government is predicting budget deficits through at least 2027. The costliest megaproject is Neom, the prince’s crown jewel. It is an entire new region that he wants to build in the remote northwestern corner of the kingdom, with a mountain ski town and a skyscraper that stretches horizontally for 100 miles. When he announced Neom in 2017, he called it a $500 billion project. But estimates of its potential cost have since soared into the trillions, and $50 billion has already been spent on the basic infrastructure alone. Diriyah Gate, a vast culture and tourism hub in Riyadh, is now forecast to cost more than $60 billion, a number that has ballooned from early estimates of $20 billion. A luxury tourism project on the Red Sea has already cost more than $20 billion. The kingdom also plans to host the World Expo in 2030 and the men’s soccer World Cup in 2034 — both events that will require hefty spending on infrastructure. Accounting for spending by its sovereign wealth fund, Saudi Arabia needs oil prices at about $108 a barrel for the state to simply break even, said Ziad Daoud, Bloomberg’s chief emerging-market economist. The price of Brent crude is currently hovering above $60 a barrel. Saudi officials could invest large sums in the United States, but they would need to borrow to do it, Mr. Daoud said. “And $1 trillion is far-fetched,” he added. Many people think of Saudi Arabia as a country “that gives grants and loans and investments,” but that has changed, Mr. Daoud said. To invest more in the United States, Saudi officials could also rebalance their portfolio — perhaps by selling assets in other countries, said Farouk Soussa, a Middle East economist at Goldman Sachs. But it is improbable that they could free up $1 trillion. Mr. Soussa estimated that the kingdom’s total assets abroad were about $1.4 trillion, much of which is already in the United States. “How much is available to shift into the U.S. is anyone’s guess,” he said. Ismaeel Naar contributed reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Source link #Trump #Saudi #Arabia #Invest #Trillion #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

'Perfect Storm': Expert Reveals Why Pollen Allergies Are Getting Worse – ScienceAlert 'Perfect Storm': Expert Reveals Why Pollen Allergies Are Getting Worse – ScienceAlert ‘Perfect Storm’: Expert Reveals Why Pollen Allergies Are Getting Worse ScienceAlertTop 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of the US, plus 4 tips to manage symptoms Fox NewsAre your allergies worse than usual? Here’s why, and what you can do to help NBC 5 ChicagoPollen is everywhere. But do I have allergies or a cold? The GuardianSpring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing KOMO Source link #039Perfect #Storm039 #Expert #Reveals #Pollen #Allergies #Worse #ScienceAlert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sen. John Barrasso says Congress is prepared to ‘go after Russia in a punishing way:’ Full interview Sen. John Barrasso says Congress is prepared to ‘go after Russia in a punishing way:’ Full interview In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said a bipartisan piece of legislation would impose sanctions against anyone who buys oil, gas, or uranium from Russia amidst ongoing peace negotiations with Ukraine. Source link #Sen #John #Barrasso #Congress #prepared #Russia #punishing #Full #interview Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Philippines elections 2025: polls open in midterms as Marcos and Duterte family dynasties vie for power – The Guardian Philippines elections 2025: polls open in midterms as Marcos and Duterte family dynasties vie for power – The Guardian Philippines elections 2025: polls open in midterms as Marcos and Duterte family dynasties vie for power The GuardianRodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City The New York TimesPhilippines election 2025: The Marcos-Duterte battle for power, survival and revenge BBCPhilippines votes in high-stakes midterms amid Marcos-Duterte showdown ReutersDetained ex-President Duterte is among the candidates in Philippines midterms NPR Source link #Philippines #elections #polls #open #midterms #Marcos #Duterte #family #dynasties #vie #power #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

IN PICTURES: Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts 2025 Leadership Forum IN PICTURES: Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts 2025 Leadership Forum Business professionals packed into the Albany Civic Rooms on Wednesday for the annual Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry Leadership Forum. Source link #PICTURES #Albany #Chamber #Commerce #Industry #hosts #Leadership #Forum Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US-China agree to cut tariffs, 90-day pause US-China agree to cut tariffs, 90-day pause LONDON/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Stocks and the dollar surged on Monday after the United States and China said they had agreed on a 90-day pause on tariffs and reciprocal duties would drop sharply, giving investors some confidence that a full-scale trade war may have been averted. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking after talks with ******** officials in Geneva, told reporters the two sides had reached the deal that was outlined in a joint statement and that reciprocal rates would drop by 115 percentage points. This weekend’s meetings were the first face-to-face interactions between U.S. and ******** officials since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power and launched a global tariff blitz, imposing particularly hefty duties on China. MARKET REACTION: STOCKS: Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped to trade up 2.8% and 3.5%, respectively, from gains of 1.5-2% previously, while in Europe, the STOXX 600 rose 0.7% in early trading. FOREX: The dollar extended gains, with the euro down 1.2% at $1.1164, having traded down 0.2% on the day earlier, while the yen weakened, leaving the U.S. currency up 1.6% at 147.715, from a 0.5% gain earlier. BONDS: Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose 7 basis points on the day to 4.44%, having traded up 5 bps before the joint statement. COMMENTS: JAN VON GERICH, CHIEF MARKET ANALYST, NORDEA, HELSINKI: “Markets have taken it at face value, I personally am a bit sceptical, if you want to end up with low tariffs then why do it like this? It’s still bouncy, and uncertainty is elevated. “I’m still worried that there will be a last word, that now they’ve come to an initial conclusion the details won’t satisfy both sides, and there will be something else but, of course, time will tell. I would not take everything we hear at the moment at face value, that’s what we saw on ‘Liberation Day’ (April 2 tariff announcement), and now, and it still bounces both ways.” JANE FOLEY, HEAD OF FX STRATEGY, RABOBANK, LONDON: “The market reacted already overnight in anticipation of this, and we’ve got a bit more details now, and it’s continuing the tone it set overnight, where it’s buying back the dollar. We have this scenario where the dollar is now being treated as a risky asset and is making gains. “We’ve had reassurance from the U.S. that negotiations will continue and that the tone of the negotiations have been positive and US and China don’t want to decouple, so there is a lot more optimism that the tariffs won’t have the devastating impact that perhaps they could have done, and there is a collective sigh of relief in markets. Story Continues “That doesn’t mean that we’re back to where we were before the Trump inauguration, the 10% baseline tariff still exists everywhere, the 90 pause is there and the clock is starting to tick. The overall scenario is not as bad as it could have been, but we still have a fair amount of uncertainty about where these tariffs will settle, their impact on world growth and central bank policy.” KENNETH BROUX, SENIOR STRATEGIST FX AND RATES, SOCIETE GENERALE, LONDON “There is a de-escalation between China and U.S. resulting in a reduction of tariff on ******** goods to 30% and ******** tariffs on US goods to 10%. It’s a clear vote by the market in favour of riskier assets. It’s a step in the right direction and a positive of U.S. assets and U.S. economy.” “The dollar was lagging other markets in the recovery from the April lows. We had equities up back to April 2nd levels, we had bond yields up to those levels and the dollar was actually lagging that move. Now the conditions are falling into place for a deeper adjustment and a ******* recovery of the dollar to catch up with equities and bond yields.” ZHIWEI ZHANG, CHIEF ECONOMIST, PINPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT, HONG KONG: “This is better than I expected. I thought tariffs would be cut to somewhere around 50% and this is much lower. Obviously, this is very positive news for economies in both countries and for the global economy, and makes investors much less concerned about the damage to global supply chains in the short term. “But we also need to keep in mind this is only a three-month temporary reduction of tariffs. So this is the beginning of a long process. The two sides will spend months probably, to come up with a resolution, or reach a final trade deal, but this is a very good starting point.” ARNE PETIMEZAS, DIRECTOR RESEARCH, AFS GROUP, AMSTERDAM: “Such a sharp U-turn by the US on tariffs on a Monday morning is quite the surprise. It seems that tariffs on China will fall to manageable levels, albeit temporary. Markets should rally on this. How can Trump credibly raise tariffs when the 90-day pause ends? He has toned down his tariffs faster than anyone thought he could, and April 2 will soon be forgotten. Granted, he told you to buy the dip.” WILLIAM XIN,CHAIRMAN OF HEDGE FUND SPRING MOUNTAIN PU JIANG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, SHANGHAI: “The result far exceeds market expectations. Previously, the hope was just that the two sides can sit down to talk, and the market had been very fragile. Now, there’s more certainty. Both China stocks and the yuan will be in an upswing for a while.” (Reporting by Reuters Markets Breaking News team; Compiled by Amanda Cooper; Editing by Vidya Ranganathan and Dhara Ranasinghe) Source link #USChina #agree #cut #tariffs #90day #pause Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care – AP News House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care – AP News House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #House #Republicans #unveil #Medicaid #cuts #Democrats #warn #leave #millions #care #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mam escapes charge, free to play for Broncos Mam escapes charge, free to play for Broncos Ezra Mam is free to play for Brisbane against St George Illawarra after he was cleared of a high tackle in his rugby league return for Souths Logan. The 22-year-old playmaker was put on report for a tackle on Western Clydesdales prop Lachlan Mears-Crabbe in the Magpies’ 66-10 win at Davies Park on Sunday. Queensland Rugby League’s statewide competitions match review committee has reviewed the incident and Mam has not been charged. Mam was superb in the Queensland Cup on his rugby league return from a nine-week suspension, with a try and three try assists before being rested after 47 minutes. The Broncos have lost four of their past five games and are in a form slump ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium. Regular five-eighth Ben Hunt tore a hamstring in the 22-14 loss to South Sydney on Friday night and will miss four to six weeks. His absence opens the door for Broncos coach Michael Maguire to slot Mam in at No.6 on his preferred left side of the field, where he also played for Souths Logan. Maguire was a spectator on Sunday at Davies Park, where he watched Mam work his way into the match and shine. The Magpies are an affiliate club of the Broncos and it was no coincidence Mam left the field seven minutes after halftime, just after he had set up tries and made a surging run. Maguire would have seen enough to know that his star playmaker had his timing back and there was no need to risk him any longer. Former Broncos captain and current Souths Logan assistant coach Justin Hodges said after the match that Mam was ready to return to the Broncos line-up. “He was outstanding,” Hodges said. “He is too good to be playing here, but obviously it is a privilege to have him. He is a first-grade player. I’m pretty sure he will be back up there next week.” Hodges was always confident Mam would be cleared of any high contact. “It was a good shot. We don’t see enough of that,” Hodges said post-match. “He didn’t hit him high. He will be fine.” Source link #Mam #escapes #charge #free #play #Broncos Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump ‘starting to doubt’ that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia Trump ‘starting to doubt’ that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was “starting to doubt” that Ukraine will reach a ceasefire deal with Russia, and he urged Ukraine to meet with Russian officials in Turkey on Thursday to negotiate. “I’m starting to doubt that Ukraine will make a deal with Putin,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “President Putin of Russia doesn’t want to have a Cease Fire Agreement with Ukraine, but rather wants to meet on Thursday, in Turkey, to negotiate a possible end to the BLOODBATH.” Trump said that meeting would mean the two parties as well as European leaders and the U.S. would then be “able to determine whether or not a deal is possible.”Truth said that meeting would mean the two parties as well as European leaders and the U.S. would then be “able to determine whether or not a deal is possible.” (This story has been corrected to say ‘Trump said,’ not ‘Truth said,’ in paragraph 3) (Reporting by Jonathan Allen; Editing by Leslie Adler) Source link #Trump #starting #doubt #Ukraine #reach #deal #Russia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Before and after: Satellite images reveal Operation Sindoor’s impact on Pakistan air bases, terror camps – Times of India Before and after: Satellite images reveal Operation Sindoor’s impact on Pakistan air bases, terror camps – Times of India Before and after: Satellite images reveal Operation Sindoor’s impact on Pakistan air bases, terror camps Times of IndiaIndian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home ReutersOperation Sindoor: How Indian Air Force grounded Pakistan’s air power Times of IndiaThe Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down The New York TimesLive updates: Pakistan says India fired missiles at key military bases and that retaliation is underway CNN Source link #Satellite #images #reveal #Operation #Sindoors #impact #Pakistan #air #bases #terror #camps #Times #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): Jamie Cripps to grab West Coast Eagles’ goal assists record A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): Jamie Cripps to grab West Coast Eagles’ goal assists record In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at the all-time West Coast record that Jamie Cripps is about to snatch off Luke Shuey, and plenty more. Source link #SixPack #IPA #Interesting #Points #Allegedly #Jamie #Cripps #grab #West #Coast #Eagles #goal #assists #record Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures surge on US-China deal to slash tariffs Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures surge on US-China deal to slash tariffs US stock futures surged even higher on Monday after the US and China said they have agreed to slash most tariffs for 90 days while further trade talks take place. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) soared 2.8%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) futures rose by over 900 points, or 2.2%. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) led gains, rocketing up 3.6%. Stocks were already making gains over after the US said it had made “substantial progress” in weekend trade talks with China, raising hopes of a potential deescalation in tensions between the world’s two largest economies. They took another sharp leg higher as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the two sides had reached a deal for a 90-day pause in measures that would see ****-for-tat tariffs cut by 115%. That brings the US rate on ******** goods down to 30%, from 145% before the Geneva pact. China is lowering its retaliatory tariffs to 10%, from 125%. The rally in futures comes after a downbeat week for stocks. All three major indexes fell last week, with the Dow snapping a two-week winning streak in the latest volatile action on Wall Street. Inflation fears are gripping markets, with the impact of sweeping 145% tariffs on ******** imports, a move met with retaliatory 125% duties from Beijing, coming to American consumers’ pockets. Year-ahead inflation expectations sit at their highest level in more than 40 years. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added Sunday that the U.S. remains committed to a 10% baseline tariff rate on all imports to the US, signaling the administration’s aggressive stance even as talks with more nations are underway. Traders will get their first sense of the initial inflationary effects of the tariffs with the release of key inflation data this week. April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is due Tuesday, followed by retail sales and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Thursday. Notable earnings this week include Fox Corporation (FOXA), Monday.com (MNDY), Chegg (CHGG) all releasing reports Monday, with Sony (SONY), Alibaba (BABA), and Wallmart (WMT) all due later in the week. LIVE 1 update Oil holds as traders seek clarity on US-China trade deal Oil prices fluttered on Monday after optimism as traders looked for concrete outcomes from recent US-China trade negotiations, which both sides described as showing “substantial progress.” Bloomberg reports: Read more here. Source link #Dow #Nasdaq #futures #surge #USChina #deal #slash #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Five Recap: Seeing Red – Kotaku The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Five Recap: Seeing Red – Kotaku The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Five Recap: Seeing Red Kotaku‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Once Upon a Time The New York TimesSome Disappointing News About ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 3 Release Date ForbesThe Last of Us: Season 2 Episode 5 Review IGNThe Last of Us : Pedro Pascal Makes Surprising Return After Character’s Death E! Online Source link #Season #Episode #Recap #Red #Kotaku Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘We don’t have to choose’: Gallego launches border and immigration platform ‘We don’t have to choose’: Gallego launches border and immigration platform Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego launched a new immigration plan Monday as he looks to maintain his high-profile voice as a key messenger on the issue — and as a rising star in the Democratic Party. Gallego suggests ramping up border security by hiring more agents and investing in port infrastructure and drug detection technology, while reforming the asylum system by speeding up the process and treating migrants with “dignity and respect.” The Arizona senator also argues that lawmakers must expand legal pathways for immigrants who are fueling the economy across key industries, including in agriculture, health care and construction. The plan also says that undocumented immigrants — including Dreamers and spouses of U.S. citizens who have long been living in the country and contributing to the U.S. economy — should have a pathway to citizenship. Gallego also includes ideas for addressing root causes of migration by ensuring other countries also work to resettle asylum seekers and take steps to combat regional instability, drug cartels and economic crises. “We don’t have to choose between border security and immigration reform. We can and should do both,” Gallego says in a video that will be released later Monday, according to a transcript first shared with POLITICO. “We need to secure the southern border, reform our asylum system, expand legal pathways to citizenship, protect Dreamers and tackle the reasons why people leave their homes in the first place.” Democrats have long struggled to cut through GOP messaging on immigration, a challenge that peaked in the 2024 presidential race. Since President Donald Trump’s return to power, Democratic leaders have debated when and how to wade into the fight — and what message might resonate best with voters. Gallego broke with most Democrats by voting in January for the Laken Riley Act, a now-enacted GOP-authored bill that expanded the circumstances under which authorities are required to hold undocumented immigrants accused of crimes. He told POLITICO at the time that his vote represented “working-class Latinos from Arizona.” “I’m here to bring some more real truth about what people are thinking,” he said, calling some of the immigration advocacy groups that opposed the bill “largely out of touch with where your average Latino is.” The approach laid out in Gallego’s plan — a message that tackles both border security and fixes to a broken immigration system — is one Democrats are increasingly zeroing in on, especially as polls show some weaknesses in Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda. The Arizona senator, who eked out a two-point Senate victory in Arizona last year even as former Vice President Kamala Harris fell to Trump, argues that he has credibility as a border-state lawmaker and has seen the immigration system’s “dysfunction firsthand.” The Democrats’ move also comes on the heels of his weekend stop in the critical battleground of Pennsylvania, which has already sparked speculation that he’s interested in a future presidential bid. When NBC asked him there about a potential run for the White House, the Arizona Democrat said, “Has it ever crossed my mind? ******** of course, I’m an elected official, it crosses my mind. Am I thinking about it right now? Absolutely not.” Source link #dont #choose #Gallego #launches #border #immigration #platform Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Energy, materials jump on Trump trade negotiations Energy, materials jump on Trump trade negotiations A rally in the major miners and energy stocks helped the ASX 200 eke out a tiny gain during Monday’s trading, as cautious investors eagerly await news of a trade deal between the US and China. The benchmark ASX 200 index closed just up 2.3 points or 0.03 per cent to 8,233.50. The broader All Ordinaries finished up 4.40 points or 0.05 per cent to 8,467.00. The *********** dollar is up 0.47 per cent buying 64.48 US cents. Camera IconEnergy and materials sectors jumped on the latest US – China announcement: ASX stock. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia On a mixed day for sharemarkets five of the 11 sectors finished in the green, led by energy and material stocks, as investors factor in stronger economic growth from a US-China trade deal. Investors were waiting for an announcement between the US and China on rolling back tariffs on each others imported goods, expected on Monday night. Woodside continued its gains, up 1.96 per cent to $20.80 while Santos soared 3.30 per cent to $6.26. The major iron ore miners also had a strong day on the back of strengthening price of the underlying commodity. BHP jumped 2.29 per cent to $38.40, Rio Tinto climbed 2.06 per cent to $117.35 and Fortescue Metals closed Monday up 1.32 per cent to $16.17. On the other hand, healthcare stocks continue to slump, down 1.42 per cent, with traders waiting to see if there will be any tariff fallout for pharmaceutical companies. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he plans to sign an executive order to drastically lower drug prices in the US, which would have a massive fallout for Australians. “I will be signing one of the most consequential Executive Orders in our Country’s history. Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical prices will be REDUCED, almost immediately, by 30 per cent to 80 per cent,” he wrote. ASX heavyweight CSL slumped 1.74 per cent to $235.14, Cochlear Limited slid 0.65 per cent to $265.80 and Fisher Paykel fell 2.49 per cent to $32.53. Financials continued to be a drag on the market, after three of the big four banks announced their half yearly results last week, showing increased pressures on the all important net interest margin. Westpac lost 0.42 per cent to $31.08 and NAB slumped 2.30 per cent to $35.69. While Commonwealth Bank moved up 0.084 per cent to $167.18 while ANZ jumped at the close up 0.79 per cent to $29.21. Camera IconFive of the 11 sectors finished in the green. Photo: Gaye Gerard / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia While Australia’s response to the US-China trade talks were subdued, futures markets in the US soared, with the Nasdaq jumping more than 2 per cent, on expectations of a tariff negotiation deal between Washington and Beijing in Geneva. US trade representative Jamieson Greer told journalists on Sunday the differences between the two largest nations are “not as large as maybe thought”, while China also predicts a “sustainable development” has been achieved. IG market analyst said US futures have gone “crazy” on the reopening, despite President Trump, simply undoing the damage he previously put on the market. “Even if we see an announcement that tariffs today have been lowered and the US and China will keep talking to reduce them further, the tariff rate on US imports will still be somewhere between 15 to 20 per cent,” he said. “That is up from around 3 per cent prior to the Trump administration winning the election. “So we’re talking about a massive increase on tariffs and a big hit to US spending with the capacity for consumption being reduced due to the tax of that magnitude.” In company news Mineral Resources soared 8.3 per cent to $22.81, despite Hesta Superannuation fund selling out of the mining giant. Source link #Energy #materials #jump #Trump #trade #negotiations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 Said to Get Exynos 2500 SoC, Galaxy Z Flip FE Might Not Use Exynos Chipset Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 Said to Get Exynos 2500 SoC, Galaxy Z Flip FE Might Not Use Exynos Chipset Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Z Flip 7 alongside Galaxy Z Fold 7 in July this year. The Galaxy Z Flip FE is also anticipated to go official this year as an affordable clamshell foldable smartphone. Samsung has not yet confirmed the existence of these foldables, but the South Korean tech brand’s anticipated chipset choices for its upcoming smartphones have sparked discussion in recent weeks. A new leak suggests that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature an Exynos chipset. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE might not have an Exynos processor. X user Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve) claimed that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will use Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 chipset. This would mark a departure from the company’s previous reliance on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors for its foldable lineup. Previous leaks suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy under its hood. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still expected to feature a Snapdragon processor. The same tipster recently said that the European variants of the Galaxy S26 series will run on the Exynos 2600 processor. These rumours indicate a broader strategy by Samsung to enhance the use of its in-house Exynos chips across various device tiers, potentially reducing dependence on third-party suppliers. This might help the brand to offer more competitive pricing in the foldable smartphone market. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Could Settle for Another Chipset Jukanlosreve further states that the affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will use another chipset. This corroborates a recent leak that suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will ship with the same specifications as last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 6, which has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. If the new leak turns out to be true, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could be the first Samsung foldable to use the company’s own Exynos SoC. Last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy under the hood. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to go official in July. It is speculated to feature a 3.6-inch cover display and a 6.8-inch inner display. It could feature 12GB of RAM and could be offered in 256GB or 512GB storage options. It is likely to pack a dual rear camera unit comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. It could boast a 4,300mAh battery and offer 25W wired charging speed. Source link #Samsungs #Galaxy #Flip #Exynos #SoC #Galaxy #Flip #Exynos #Chipset Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Opening Statements Expected in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Opening Statements Expected in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Sean “Diddy” Combs is preparing for several major developments in court. First, the formal selection of the jury is expected on Monday, May 12, 2025, according to USA Today. Then, opening statements are expected to occur that same day. According to USA Today, the trial is starting an hour early in hopes of making time for the opening statements. That’s when the public will get to hear both the federal prosecutors and the defense team make their cases for the first time in court, in detail, according to ABC 30. The previous week was swamped by the jury selection process. The week of May 12, though, will be an especially big week in Combs’ trial. In addition, witnesses may start taking the stand as early as May 12, although the trial is not televised, according to ABC 30. Combs will start the process of facing his accusers and others as he battles the racketeering and sex trafficking charges. There are 43 people left in the jury pool, and the first task at hand Monday will be “whittling” them down to 12, USA Today reported, a process both sides’ attorneys will be involved in. Combs would face a mandatory sentence of 15 years in prison if convicted on the charges, and he could face life in prison, ABC 7 reported, so a lot is at stake for the famed rapper, who once led a high-profile life of infamous white parties and celebrity. Combs’ lawyers plan to argue during their opening statement that he “may have committed domestic violence in his relationships with women,” but his behavior “did not tip into coercion,” according to ABC 30. Combs’ lawyers telegraphed their approach in court on Friday, May 9, according to the television station. “We are going to take the position that there was mutual violence in their relationship,” defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said, according to ABC 30, likely referring to accuser Cassie Ventura. “We’re probably going to call it domestic violence.” Related: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Makes Unexpected 9-Word Statement in Court Source link #Opening #Statements #Expected #Sean #Diddy #Combs #Trial Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple’s 20th iPhone Anniversary Roadmap Includes Plans for Foldable iPhone, Smart Glasses and More Apple’s 20th iPhone Anniversary Roadmap Includes Plans for Foldable iPhone, Smart Glasses and More Apple is said to have several products in development that may debut just in time for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. A seasoned journalist claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant will introduce the first-ever foldable iPhone around that time. The product has been in development for years now and it could finally let Apple catch up with competitors like Samsung and Xiaomi in the foldable smartphone space. Further, smart glasses rivalling Meta Ray-Ban Glasses and others are also expected to see the light of day, in addition to several other new devices. iPhone’s 20th Anniversary Roadmap In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple will mark the two-decade anniversary of the iPhone by introducing its highly anticipated foldable iPhone. It is said to be considered “one of the two major initiatives” the company is planning for the 20th iPhone anniversary and may hit the market by 2027. While much is kept under wraps, the journalist believes that the foldable iPhone could have a “nearly invisible” display crease. It will be followed up by another new product — a curved iPhone. As per the report, this device is also slated for a 2027 launch and may feature a screen without any cutouts, potentially hinting at an under-display front camera and the Face ID sensor for biometric authentication. The curved iPhone will also commemorate the 10th anniversary of the iPhone X, a landmark product in Apple’s history which earmarked the company’s transition from a phone with a home button to an all-screen glass-focused handset. As per Gurman, the company could also introduce its first-ever smart glasses. It plans to manufacture a dedicated chip for the said device and it may have a similar operation as the Meta Ray-Ban Glasses. Apple is reported to take advantage of its authority in audio, design, and miniaturisation of components which may aid the development of its smart glasses. Powered by Apple Intelligence — the company’s AI suite — the smart glasses are tipped to leverage cameras to deliver a Visual Intelligence-like functionality by accumulating details about the surrounding environment. In addition to the foldable iPhone, a curved iPhone, and smart glasses, Apple may also launch new AirPods and Apple Watch models by 2027, equipped with cameras which offer similar functionality as the smart glasses. Another product in line for launch at the iPhone’s 20th anniversary is said to be a tabletop device with a robotic arm. Past reports suggest it may essentially be an iPad with AI features that will be attached to a robotic arm. The purported device could have actuators that can tilt the display and even rotate it 360 degrees. While plenty of consumer hardware products are slated to debut, the Cupertino-based tech giant also plans to introduce several other solutions. One of them is touted to be new chips for its AI services for improving the experience. Further, it may also integrate Siri, its voice-based assistant, with large language models (LLMs), in line with the requirements for delivering generative AI capabilities, giving it a more “conversational” user interface. As per Gurman, Apple also has other products in its roadmap, such as a new device offering the functionality of both a foldable iPad and a touch screen Mac, although it isn’t likely to arrive until 2028. Source link #Apples #20th #iPhone #Anniversary #Roadmap #Includes #Plans #Foldable #iPhone #Smart #Glasses Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5: Something in the Air – Rolling Stone ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5: Something in the Air – Rolling Stone ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5: Something in the Air Rolling Stone‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Once Upon a Time The New York TimesSome Disappointing News About ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 3 Release Date ForbesThe Last of Us: Season 2 Episode 5 Review IGNThe Last of Us : Pedro Pascal Makes Surprising Return After Character’s Death E! Online Source link #Episode #Air #Rolling #Stone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC Tipped to Launch in May; Key Features Surface Online Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC Tipped to Launch in May; Key Features Surface Online Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro may launch in China as a successor to the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, which was unveiled in March 2024. The purported handset could break cover later this month, a tipster suggested. Several key expected features of the smartphone have surfaced online as well. The phone could arrive with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and a battery larger than 6,000mAh. The existing Civi 4 Pro variant comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a 4,700mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro Launch Timeline, Key Features (Expected) The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro could launch in China in May, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated by ********). The handset is expected to come with a medium-sized OLED quad-curved display with a 1.5K resolution and uniform, slim bezels. The tipster added that the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro may pack a 50-megapixel telephoto shooter and has been tipped to support 3x optical zoom. Previous leaks suggested the phone may carry Leica-tuned rear cameras and two selfie shooters, similar to the preceding handset. The cameras are expected to be optimised for low-light photography, according to the tipster. Xiaomi could pack a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset in the Civi 5 Pro, the tipster added. It is expected to pack a battery larger than 6,000mAh. The handset may measure 7mm in thickness, according to an older leak. The price of the existing Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro started at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 34,600) for the base 12GB + 256GB variant. The phone comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, a 4,700mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support and a 6.55-inch 120Hz 1.5K OLED display. In the camera department, the phone carries two 50-megapixel rear sensors and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter alongside two 32-megapixel front cameras. Source link #Xiaomi #Civi #Pro #Snapdragon #Gen #SoC #Tipped #Launch #Key #Features #Surface #Online Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request Transport infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will cost “billions”, prompting an urgent funding plea to Canberra. Source link #Brisbane039s #Olympic #transport #costs #fuel #funding #request Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]