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CATS to provide free transportation to PGA Championship CATS to provide free transportation to PGA Championship The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the PGA Championship this week. Golfers tee off on Monday at Quail Hollow for the first time since 2017. And this year, CATS will provide free transportation through the Blue Line station at the Sharon Road West Park and Ride. Advertisement CATS will also offer bus services between Sharon Road West Park and Ride and Quail Hollow. READ: The Political Beat gets an inside look at Quail Hollow Golf Club before PGA Championship Officials say rides taken on CATS services on Monday will be complimentary with a digital PGA ticket. In addition to free rides, the CATS Blue Line will operate more frequently between the Uptown and I-485 stations. Due to increased passenger traffic, the Sharon Road West Park and Ride will be closed from Monday to Saturday. CATS said it encourages customers to use the I-485/South Blvd Station, Arrowood, Archdale, Tyvola, Woodlawn, Sugar Creek, Old Concord Road, University City Blvd, or JW Clay Park and Ride stations. WATCH: The Political Beat gets an inside look at Quail Hollow Golf Club before PGA Championship Source link #CATS #provide #free #transportation #PGA #Championship Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US says latest round of nuclear talks with Iran were 'encouraging' – BBC US says latest round of nuclear talks with Iran were 'encouraging' – BBC US says latest round of nuclear talks with Iran were ‘encouraging’ BBCU.S. ‘Encouraged’ by Latest Iran Nuclear Talks WSJIran and US talks upbeat despite disagreement over uranium enrichment The GuardianIran, US nuclear talks end in Oman, next round awaits capitals’ nod ReutersUS ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says CNN Source link #latest #nuclear #talks #Iran #039encouraging039 #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia U20s win but miss out on Rugby Championship Australia U20s win but miss out on Rugby Championship Australia’s under 20s have fallen agonisingly just shy of winning their first ever Rugby Championship title despite finishing the junior tournament on a high with their thrilling 40-36 win over Argentina in South Africa. Despite the junior Wallabies having been undefeated through the tournament with two wins and a draw, New Zealand lifted the title, relegating them to second place, after the Kiwis beat hosts South Africa in the final game at the same Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha later on Sunday. The Australians had earlier prevailed against Los Pumitas with six tries in total despite a fluctuating second half when the lead changed four times. “Super proud of the boys,” captain Eamon Doyle said afterwards. “Coming in after last year finishing bottom of the table, with a draw and two wins, couldn’t be happier or prouder.” Chris Whitaker’s side scored after only three minutes as halfback James Martens reached out to score on the back of a rolling maul, and they increased the lead to 12-0 when winger Xavier Rubens went over in the left corner. Argentine winger Aquiles Vieyra crashed over for their first score but after home flanker Pampa Storey got a yellow card for a dangerous tackle, No.8 Toby Brial scored to push the *********** lead out to 19-5. Australia then conceded a penalty try and a yellow card to flyhalf Joe Dillon while attempting to stop a rolling maul and the Argentines were soon level as back-rower Agustin Garcia Campos dived over. Soon after halftime, winger Shane Wilcox’s try was answered by Vieyra’s second but hooker Lipina Ata’s pick-and-go put them back in front with 15 minutes left to play. Victory was effectively sealed six minutes from time when the Aussies’ sustained attack was eventually rewarded by a penalty try when their rolling maul was pulled down illegally. Argentina grabbed a consolation try after the siren before the young Australians had to sit and watch in frustration as New Zealand overcame South Africa 48-45 to successfully defend their TRC U20 title. But the Australians have laid down their marker before the Under 20 world championship in Italy in June and July. Source link #Australia #U20s #win #Rugby #Championship Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior ************ official ****** in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior ************ official CAIRO (Reuters) -Talks between ****** and the U.S. administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave are underway, a senior ************ official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump recently repeated a pledge to help get food to Palestinians in Gaza. A U.S.-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington’s envoy to Israel also said on Friday. A State Department spokesperson said: “We cannot speak to ongoing negotiations, but I will note recent statements by Qatar and Egypt that they are continuing to engage in pursuit of an agreement.” The spokesperson said that ****** bore sole responsibility for the war as well as for the resumption of hostilities. “President Trump has made clear the consequences ****** will face if it continues to hold the hostages, including American ***** Alexander and the bodies of four Americans,” the spokesperson added. The U.S. had previously held discussions with the ************ militant group on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza. Israeli media reported on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had told a closed session of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that ****** could soon release Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage, as a goodwill gesture towards Trump, who will visit this Middle East this week. The prime minister’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the reports. Since March 2, Israel has cut off all supplies to the 2.3 million residents of Gaza, and food stockpiled during a ceasefire at the start of the year has all but run out. On March 18, Israel effectively ended the January ceasefire agreement with ****** and renewed its military campaign in Gaza. ****** has said it is willing to free all remaining hostages seized by its gunmen in attacks on communities in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and agree to a permanent ceasefire if Israel pulls out completely from Gaza. Israel, vowing the war can only stop once ****** is stamped out, has said it plans to expand its military campaign in Gaza, which has been devastated during the war and prompted warnings from the U.N. that the population faces imminent famine. The October 2023 ****** attacks killed 1,200 people, and 251 were taken hostage back to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Israel’s campaign has killed more than 52,800 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to ******-run health authorities. (Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi; Writing by Enas Alashray; Editing by Ros Russell, Hugh Lawson and Giles Elgood) Source link #****** #talks #Gaza #ceasefire #aid #senior #************ #official Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scoop: Dem seeks probe into reports Qatar plans to gift plane to Trump – Axios Scoop: Dem seeks probe into reports Qatar plans to gift plane to Trump – Axios Scoop: Dem seeks probe into reports Qatar plans to gift plane to Trump AxiosTrump administration poised to accept ‘palace in the sky’ as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources ABC NewsTrump to accept luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One CNNTrump Is Said to Be Getting Qatari 747 for Air Force One, and Post-Presidency Travel: Live Updates The New York TimesTrump administration in talks with Qatar over plane gift The Washington Post Source link #Scoop #Dem #seeks #probe #reports #Qatar #plans #gift #plane #Trump #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proposes 5 per cent rise in rates revenue yield for 2025-26 financial year City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proposes 5 per cent rise in rates revenue yield for 2025-26 financial year The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is proposing to increase the amount of money it receives from rates by 5 per cent in the next financial year. Source link #City #KalgoorlieBoulder #proposes #cent #rise #rates #revenue #yield #financial #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investor reaction to U.S.-China progress in trade talks Investor reaction to U.S.-China progress in trade talks NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Sunday they reached a deal with China to cut the U.S. trade deficit, describing “substantial progress” in high-stakes talks with ******** officials but offering no details as two days of negotiations concluded in Geneva. ERIC KUBY, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, NORTH STAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP., CHICAGO: “This is a step in the right direction, showing that both sides are interested in coming to a constructive conclusion and develop a better trade relationship. The details are quite sketchy, but I think the direction sounds to be more cooperative rather than combative, and I think that we have to view that as a positive. “There were a variety of possible outcomes of this weekend’s meetings, ranging from both sides walking out and pointing the finger at the other side to announcing that the extra tariffs have been taken off the table. What we got here was something more in the middle, but more towards the positive side. So I think this is a step in the right direction. It is not likely to trigger a dramatic market rally, but it’s certainly also not going to create any selling pressure.” GENNADIY GOLDBERG, HEAD OF US RATES STRATEGY, TD SECURITIES, NEW YORK: “Markets may be encouraged by some agreement on a deal, but it will remain contingent on further details being released. Recent price action suggests some optimism around a trade deal. If that turns out to be the case, pricing will have been justified. The risk is if the deal is less substantial than expected. Then the market might come away disappointed.” JAMIE COX MANAGING PARTNER, HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP, RICHMOND VIRGINIA: “The administration downplayed the talks heading into the weekend, so the substantial progress language will send markets zooming on a Monday. The one caveat to consider, however, is that the President could throw cold water on the talks if he thinks China is getting off easy.” DAVID WAGNER, HEAD OF EQUITIES AT APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC IN FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA: “There’s been a lot of optimism starting to be priced into the market already, but positive sentiment around the issue should continue to fuel a market recovery.” (By Reuters Staff) Source link #Investor #reaction #U.S.China #progress #trade #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

****** will release Israeli-American hostage ***** Alexander, group says – Reuters ****** will release Israeli-American hostage ***** Alexander, group says – Reuters ****** will release Israeli-American hostage ***** Alexander, group says ReutersHamas announces imminent release of ***** Alexander, last known living American hostage CNNNetanyahu says ****** could release Israeli-American hostage as a gesture to Trump AxiosHamas likely to release Israeli-American hostage within 48 hours, IDF strikes Yemen ports The Jerusalem PostHamas says it will release hostage ***** Alexander in agreement with U.S. NBC News Source link #****** #release #IsraeliAmerican #hostage #***** #Alexander #group #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Clark, Cullen boot four goals each as Roos trump Kambalda Clark, Cullen boot four goals each as Roos trump Kambalda Kalgoorlie defeated Kambalda by 64 points in the GFL on Saturday. Source link #Clark #Cullen #boot #goals #Roos #trump #Kambalda Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Is a Big Oil Megamerger Brewing? Exxon, Chevron, and Others Are Eyeing This Oil Stock. Is a Big Oil Megamerger Brewing? Exxon, Chevron, and Others Are Eyeing This Oil Stock. BP’s underperformance and strategy shifts have made it a potential takeover target. Shell, Chevron, Exxon, TotalEnergies, and others have looked into acquiring the oil company. A takeover of BP might be difficult. 10 stocks we like better than BP › A consolidation wave has washed over the oil patch in recent years. ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) kicked things off with its $64.5 billion deal for Pioneer Natural Resources in late 2023. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) followed with a megadeal of its own, agreeing to buy Hess for $60 billion in a deal it hopes to close this summer. Several other oil companies have joined the merger wave by making smaller deals. After a calm in recent months, a potentially massive deal could be brewing. Several oil companies have run the numbers on buying BP (NYSE: BP). Here’s why it has become a takeover target and what big oil companies might buy the oil stock. Image source: Getty Images. BP has struggled in recent years. The British oil giant has undergone two significant strategy shifts. In 2020, the company pledged to cut capital spending on oil and gas projects, which would steadily reduce its production by 40%. It aimed to shift that spending toward rapidly growing its clean energy businesses. However, a recovery in oil prices and years of underperformance led the oil giant to shift gears on its strategy again earlier this year. It’s slashing spending on renewables from a plan to invest $5 billion annually to a $1.5 billion to $2 billion yearly level. Meanwhile, it’s boosting its oil and gas capital investment plan to $10 billion per year. As a result, BP will grow its renewable business much more slowly while increasing its overall oil and gas output to an average of 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day by 2030, up from less than 2.4 million BOE last year. BP’s abrupt strategy shifts have it searching for an identity. It stands in stark contrast to U.S. oil giants Exxon and Chevron, which have well-defined multiyear strategies for growing shareholder value. For example, Exxon plans to invest $140 billion in developing its advantaged assets (lower cost and higher margin) while stripping out billions of structural costs. This plan has the oil giant on track to add an incremental $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in free cash flow by 2030. Meanwhile, Chevron is also investing heavily in growing its advantaged assets, which will drive industry-leading free-cash-flow growth of as much as $10 billion by 2026. Both oil companies are also investing strategically to grow their lower-carbon energy platforms, focusing on investments that can earn attractive returns, like carbon capture and storage, biofuels, and hydrogen. Story Continues BP’s underperformance due to strategic missteps is making it a takeover target. The initial speculation centered around fellow British oil company Shell (NYSE: SHEL) as a potential interested party. Shell initially downplayed its interest in a tie-up with BP. CEO Wael Sawan told the Financial Times that his company would prefer repurchasing its stock over buying BP. He also stated on the company’s first-quarter earnings call that “We have to have our own house in order” and have “more work to do” before it would be in a position to launch an acquisition of the size and scale of BP. However, Shell has reportedly looked into acquiring BP. It’s not the only one. Exxon, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Gas have all reportedly run the numbers on acquiring BP. In addition, oil trader Vitol has considered buying parts of BP. While there’s a lot of potential interest in buying BP, such a deal would be difficult. For starters, BP has a lot of debt ($77 billion), due partly to paying for the Deepwater Horizon disaster. As such, buying BP could negatively impact the acquiring company’s balance sheet. That might not be something Exxon and Chevron want to do, as they prefer to maintain their fortress balance sheets because it gives them more flexibility to weather industry downturns. Regulatory scrutiny is another potential roadblock to a deal. Regulators in the U.K. might want to keep BP out of foreign control. There’s growing speculation that a big oil rival might buy BP. However, while several companies have run the numbers, getting a deal closed won’t be easy, even if the numbers work. Add the uncertainty of that catalyst to the company’s shifting strategy, and it’s an unappealing investment compared to Exxon and Chevron, which have well-defined strategies for growing shareholder value. Before you buy stock in BP, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and BP wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $614,911!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $714,958!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 907% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 163% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 5, 2025 Matt DiLallo has positions in Chevron. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chevron. The Motley Fool recommends BP. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Is a Big Oil Megamerger Brewing? Exxon, Chevron, and Others Are Eyeing This Oil Stock. was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Big #Oil #Megamerger #Brewing #Exxon #Chevron #Eyeing #Oil #Stock Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Barcelona beat Real Madrid despite Mbappe hat-trick as LaLiga title nears – Al Jazeera Barcelona beat Real Madrid despite Mbappe hat-trick as LaLiga title nears – Al Jazeera Barcelona beat Real Madrid despite Mbappe hat-trick as LaLiga title nears Al JazeeraBarcelona 4-3 Real Madrid (May 11, 2025) Game Analysis ESPNLa Liga Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid From Anywhere CNETMunoz’s debut comes in Clasico The New York TimesWhat Barcelona need to win LaLiga after their Clasico victory: Almost impossible for Real Madrid Marca.com Source link #Barcelona #beat #Real #Madrid #Mbappe #hattrick #LaLiga #title #nears #Jazeera Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sabrent’s USB Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure reduced to just $22 at Amazon Sabrent’s USB Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure reduced to just $22 at Amazon The Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure is now available at Amazon for one of its lowest prices to date, according to price tracker CamelCamelCamel. This handy little gadget fits spare M.2 SSDs and allows them to operate as a plug-and-play device. It has a recommended price of $39, but it recently snuck down to just $22. If the enclosure looks appealing, but you’re not sure what SSD to put inside, refine your specific needs regarding metrics like capacity and speed, then check out our list of the best SSDs to see which ones we personally recommend. Alternatively, this enclosure might be a good choice for that spare M.2 SSD you have in a drawer. The enclosure has a 4.5 x 1.24 x .5in form factor and is made using aluminum alongside an ABS plastic frame. Sabrent boasts of a tool-free installation, that makes it easy to pop your SSDs in and out as needed. All you need to do is press a small button, open up the enclosure like a clamshell. Then insert your M.2 NVMe or M.2 SATA drive, clip the clamshell back shut, and hook it up to your PC or Mac for data transfer. Sabrent confirms compatibility for is USB 3.2 Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure in M.2 sizes as small as 2242 all the way to up 2280. Under optimal conditions, depending on the USB port you connect to, it’s capable of reaching speeds as high as 10 Gbps. For a slight sacrifice in performance, you can also use the enclosure with USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 ports. We’re not sure for how long this deal will be offered, but you can check it out over at the Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure product page at Amazon. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Source link #Sabrents #USB #TypeC #M.2 #SSD #Enclosure #reduced #Amazon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The winners list in full The winners list in full Getty Images Jessica Gunning was named best supporting actress for her performance in Baby Reindeer The Bafta TV Awards took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, with Mr Loverman, Mr Bates vs the Post Office and Baby Reindeer taking home prizes. Here’s the full list of winners, and the nominees in each category. Drama series WINNER: Blue Lights – BBC OneSherwood – BBC OneSupacell – NetflixWolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light – BBC One Limited drama Baby Reindeer – NetflixLost Boys And Fairies – BBC OneWINNER: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office – ITV1One Day – Netflix Scripted comedy WINNER: Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two)Brassic (Sky Max)G’Wed (ITV1)Ludwig (BBC One) Leading actress Anna Maxwell Martin – Until I Kill You (ITV1)Billie Piper – Scoop (Netflix)Lola Petticrew – Say Nothing (Disney+)WINNER: Marisa Abela – Industry (BBC One)Monica Dolan – Mr Bates vs The Post Office (ITV1)Sharon D Clarke – Mr Loverman (BBC One) Leading actor David Tennant – Rivals (Disney+)Gary Oldman – Slow Horses (Apple TV+)WINNER: Lennie James – Mr Loverman (BBC One)Martin Freeman – The Responder (BBC One)Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)Toby Jones – Mr Bates vs The Post Office (ITV1) Supporting actress WINNER: Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)Katherine Parkinson – Rivals (Disney+)Maxine Peake – Say Nothing – (Disney+)Monica Dolan – Sherwood (BBC One)Nava Mau – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)Sue Johnston – Truelove (Channel 4) Supporting actor WINNER: Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One)Christopher Chung, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC OneJonathan Pryce, Slow Horses (Apple TV+)McKinley Belcher III, Eric (Netflix)Sonny Walker, The Gathering (Channel 4) Female performance in a comedy Anjana Vasan – We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4)Kate O’Flynn – Everyone Else Burns (Channel 4)Lolly Adefope – The Franchise (Sky Comedy)Nicola Coughlan – Big Mood (Channel 4)WINNER: Ruth Jones – Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (BBC One)Sophie Willan – Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two) Male performance in a comedy Bilal Hasna – Extraordinary (Disney+)WINNER: Danny Dyer – Mr Bigstuff (Sky Comedy)Dylan Thomas-Smith – G’Wed (ITV2)Nabhaan Rizwan – Kaos – Sister (Netflix)Oliver Savell- Changing Ends (ITV1)Phil Dunning – Smoggie Queens (BBC Three) Soap Casualty (BBC One)Coronation Street (ITV1)WINNER: EastEnders (BBC One) Entertainment programme The 1% Club (ITV1)Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC One)Taskmaster (Channel 4)WINNER: Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) Entertainment performance Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly – Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway – (ITV1)Claudia Winkleman – The Traitors (BBC One)Graham Norton – The Graham Norton Show (BBC One)WINNER: Joe Lycett Late Night Lycett – (Channel 4)Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett Rob & Romesh Vs (Sky Max)Stacey Solomon Sort Your Life Out – (BBC One) Factual entertainment In Vogue: The 90s (Disney+)Race Across The World (BBC One)WINNER: Rob And Rylan’s Grand Tour (BBC Two)Sort Your Life Out (BBC One) Reality Dragons’ Den (BBC One)The Jury: ******* Trial (Channel 4)Love Is Blind (Netflix)The Traitors (BBC One) Daytime WINNER: Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure (BBC Two)Loose Women (ITV1)Morning Live (BBC One)Richard Osman’s House Of Games (BBC Two) International After The Party (Channel 4)Colin From Accounts (BBC Two)Say Nothing (Disney+)WINNER: Shōgun (Disney+)True Detective: Night Country (Sky Atlantic)You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolfpack (Netflix) Live event coverage D-Day 80: Tribute To The Fallen (BBC One)WINNER: Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two)Last Night Of The Proms (BBC Two) Current affairs Life and Death in Gaza – Storyville (BBC Two)Maternity: Broken Trust – Exposure (ITV1)WINNER: State of Rage (Channel 4)Ukraine’s War: The Other Side (ITV1) Single documentary Hell Jumper (BBC Two)Tell Them You Love Me (Sky Documentaries)WINNER: Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two)Undercover: Exposing The Far Right (Channel 4) Factual series American Nightmare (Netflix)Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams On Tour (BBC One)The Push: ******* On The Cliff (Channel 4)WINNER: To Catch A Copper (Channel 4) Specialist factual WINNER: Atomic People (BBC Two)Billy & Molly: An Otter Love (National Geographic)Children of the Cult (ITV1)Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain (Channel 4) News coverage WINNER: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC News/BBC One)Channel 4 News: Inside Sednaya – The Fall Of Assad (Channel 4 News/Channel 4)Channel 4 News: Undercover Inside Reform’s Campaign (Channel 4 News/Channel 4) Sports coverage Euro 2024 (BBC Sport/BBC One)WINNER: Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport/BBC One)Wimbledon 2024 (BBC Sport/Wimbledon Broadcast Services/BBC One) Memorable moment Bridgerton – “THE” carriage scene where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope (Netflix)Gavin & Stacey: The Finale – Smithy’s Wedding: Mick Stands Up (BBC One)Mr Bates Vs The Post Office – Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helpline (ITV1)Rivals – Rupert Campbell-****** and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennis (Disney+)WINNER: Strictly Come Dancing – Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone (BBC One)The Traitors – “Paul isn’t my son… but Ross is!” (BBC One) Short form Brown Brit (Channel 4)Peaked (Channel 4)WINNER: Quiet Life (BBC Three) Children’s: Scripted WINNER: CBeebies As You Like It At Shakespeare’s Globe (CBeebies)Horrible Histories (CBBC)Ready Eddie Go! – (Sky Kids)Tweedy & Fluff (Channel 5) Children’s: Non-scripted BooSnoo! Production Team (Sky Kids)WINNER: Disability And Me – FYI Investigates (Sky Kids)Operation Ouch! Production Team (CBBC)Reu & Harper’s Wonder World (Channel 5) Source link #winners #list #full Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dundas residents can win big in annual photo competition Dundas residents can win big in annual photo competition Residents are being encouraged to pull out their cameras and “get snapping” for the annual Dundas Photo Competition. Source link #Dundas #residents #win #big #annual #photo #competition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investor reaction to U.S.-China progress in trade talks Investor reaction to U.S.-China progress in trade talks NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Sunday they reached a deal with China to cut the U.S. trade deficit, describing “substantial progress” in high-stakes talks with ******** officials but offering no details as two days of negotiations concluded in Geneva. ERIC KUBY, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, NORTH STAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP., CHICAGO: “This is a step in the right direction, showing that both sides are interested in coming to a constructive conclusion and develop a better trade relationship. The details are quite sketchy, but I think the direction sounds to be more cooperative rather than combative, and I think that we have to view that as a positive. “There were a variety of possible outcomes of this weekend’s meetings, ranging from both sides walking out and pointing the finger at the other side to announcing that the extra tariffs have been taken off the table. What we got here was something more in the middle, but more towards the positive side. So I think this is a step in the right direction. It is not likely to trigger a dramatic market rally, but it’s certainly also not going to create any selling pressure.” GENNADIY GOLDBERG, HEAD OF US RATES STRATEGY, TD SECURITIES, NEW YORK: “Markets may be encouraged by some agreement on a deal, but it will remain contingent on further details being released. Recent price action suggests some optimism around a trade deal. If that turns out to be the case, pricing will have been justified. The risk is if the deal is less substantial than expected. Then the market might come away disappointed.” JAMIE COX MANAGING PARTNER, HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP, RICHMOND VIRGINIA: “The administration downplayed the talks heading into the weekend, so the substantial progress language will send markets zooming on a Monday. The one caveat to consider, however, is that the President could throw cold water on the talks if he thinks China is getting off easy.” DAVID WAGNER, HEAD OF EQUITIES AT APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC IN FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA: “There’s been a lot of optimism starting to be priced into the market already, but positive sentiment around the issue should continue to fuel a market recovery.” (By Reuters Staff) Source link #Investor #reaction #U.S.China #progress #trade #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Netanyahu says ****** could release Israeli-American hostage as a gesture to Trump – Axios Netanyahu says ****** could release Israeli-American hostage as a gesture to Trump – Axios Netanyahu says ****** could release Israeli-American hostage as a gesture to Trump AxiosHamas announces imminent release of ***** Alexander, last known living American hostage CNNHamas likely to release Israeli-American hostage within 48 hours, IDF strikes Yemen ports The Jerusalem PostHamas claims it will release American hostage ***** Alexander Fox NewsSource involved in efforts to free US hostage says ****** told it will ‘go a long way’ with Trump The Times of Israel Source link #Netanyahu #****** #release #IsraeliAmerican #hostage #gesture #Trump #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby in Blackpool Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby in Blackpool Rumeana Jahangir BBC News, Lancashire Google Members of the public intervened when the woman tried to walk away with the pram which was carried the baby in Central Drive A woman has been charged after the attempted abduction of a baby near Blackpool promenade. Members of the public and the baby’s parent intervened when the woman tried to walk away with the pram with the baby inside at about midday on Saturday, Lancashire police said. Nicolette Goldrick, from Marton Drive , has been charged with child abduction and police assault. The 51-year-old has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court on Monday. Ch Insp John Jennings-Wharton said the attempted abduction was being “treated as an isolated incident” and police are not looking for anybody else in relation to the incident which happened near Coral Island. “I know this incident has understandably caused the community a great deal of concern and I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank people for their patience and allowing us to fully investigate this matter,” he added. Source link #Woman #charged #attempted #abduction #baby #Blackpool Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The 'fact check' network waging a war on truth The 'fact check' network waging a war on truth A Russia-backed “fact-check network” has listed a controversial *********** academic among its contributors as the Kremlin shifts its information war efforts. Source link #039fact #check039 #network #waging #war #truth Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Trump’s exclusive use as a presidential plane, sources say Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Trump’s exclusive use as a presidential plane, sources say Washington — The royal family of Qatar is donating a jumbo jet for President Trump’s exclusive use as a presidential plane, sources told CBS News. ABC News first reported the gift, which comes as Mr. Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term. But the plane, a 747-8, won’t be ready to serve as Air Force One quite yet, and Mr. Trump won’t be using it to fly back to the U.S. from the Middle East. The plane needs to be checked for security and spying devices before it is accepted, one of the sources told CBS News. The plane will be donated to the future Trump presidential library shortly before he leaves office. Ali Al-Ansari, Qatar’s Media Attaché to the U.S., confirmed to CBS News that the possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is under consideration between Qatar’s Ministry of Defense and the US Department of Defense, but the matter remains under review by the respective legal departments, and no decision has been made. But Al-Ansar said reports that the plane will be gifted during this trip are “inaccurate.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Sunday that “any gift given by a foreign government is always accepted in full compliance with all applicable laws. President Trump’s Administration is committed to full transparency.” Qatar has also offered to donate a plane to the Department of Defense, but the gift will not be donated or accepted during this trip to Qatar, a U.S. official said. Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York confirmed to CBS News that he sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office urging an investigation into the Trump administration accepting a plane as a gift. “With an estimated value of $400 million, the aerial palace would constitute the most valuable gift ever conferred on a President by a foreign government,” he wrote. Torres asked for an “immediate ethics review of the Qatari gift” and “a formal advisory opinion on whether the gift violates federal ethics regulations and the Emoluments Clause.” The president is departing Monday on his first major foreign trip of his second term, set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on the four-day visit. Leavitt said Friday that the trip will focus on “strengthening ties between our nations,” citing Mr. Trump’s first trip in 2017 to the Middle East, where he “introduced his bold peace-through-strength foreign policy strategy.” “Now, eight years later, President Trump will return to re-emphasize his continued vision for a proud, prosperous and successful Middle East, where the United States and Middle Eastern nations are in cooperative relationships, and where extremism is defeated in place of commerce and cultural exchanges,” Leavitt said. Qatar’s Media Attaché to the U.S., Ali Al-Ansari, disputed reports, saying in a statement that the “possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is currently under consideration between Qatar’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense,” while noting that “the matter remains under review by the respective legal departments, and no decision has been made.” Patrick Maguire and ******* James Inman contributed to this report. More from CBS News Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Source link #Qatar #donate #jumbo #jet #Trumps #exclusive #presidential #plane #sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

44 Ridiculously Dumb Things I Can’t Believe Americans Actually Posted On The Internet 44 Ridiculously Dumb Things I Can’t Believe Americans Actually Posted On The Internet 1.This person claimed NYC has better Asian food than Asia. 2.This person claimed France has “like 100 people in it.” 3.This person said that the US allows France to exist. (??) 4.This person claimed that…(checks notes) Ireland invented the English language? 5.This person claimed Europeans don’t use refrigeration. 6.This person thought Europeans were ruder and more racist than Americans, and I think they need to take a good look in the mirror. 7.This person called America Earth’s main character. 8.This person thought all English speakers used Fahrenheit. 9.This person claimed the US military could beat the rest of the world. Bruh, we couldn’t beat North Vietnam. 10.This person didn’t care that, for all Americans except for Native Americans, our ancestors ALL hailed from elsewhere. 11.This person called Alaska and Puerto Rico countries (remember, Puerto Rico is a territory…and Alaska is just a state). 12.This person made a wild claim about poop in other countries. 13.This person claimed that without the US, the world would have no culture. 14.This person thinks non-Americans don’t wear socks? 15.This person claimed Canada would’ve been conquered by Nazi Germany if it weren’t for the US. 16.This person claimed LA’s economy is larger than all of Europe’s. 17.And this person claimed all of Europe is poorer than Mississippi. 18.This person HAD to be joking. 19.This person claimed no one goes to Europe for the food. 20.This person claimed all of Europe could fit between NYC and Chicago. 21.This person claimed the rest of the world is “new” compared to the United States, which is only a few hundred years old. 22.This person called British English “niche.” 23.This person claimed you can’t be arrested without your consent in Europe. 24.This person claimed rugby players are NFL rejects. 25.This person was straight-up delulu. 26.As was this person. 27.This person claimed the US would dominate rugby worldwide in five years if football were banned. 28.This person called America the land of “kindness,” amongst other laughable claims. 29.This person asked a ridiculous question. 30.This person called the metric system ********** indoctrination. 31.This person claimed you can’t buy a utility knife in Europe. 32.And this person claimed you need a license for a butter knife in other countries. 33.This person claimed Canada would stop existing without the US. 34.This person forgot about all the medical discoveries and advancements made in other countries, like, oh, I don’t know, a little thing called insulin. 35.This person had a baffling suggestion for comparing America to other countries. 36.This person forgot that most of the rest of the world puts the day before the month when listing the date, then called putting the month first “the correct format.” 37.This person called Steve Irwin an “American hero.” 38.This person claimed America invented democracy, among other things. They also think we’ve had peace on Earth for 75 years. 39.These people were reallyyyy confused about military time. 40.This person thinks Europeans don’t have cell phones. 41.And this person claimed Europe doesn’t have gas or electricity. 42.This person called French and Spanish “dead languages.” 43.This person claimed, “Most history is US history.” 44.And finally…this claim is just sad, given what’s been happening lately. Source link #Ridiculously #Dumb #Americans #Posted #Internet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address – The Guardian ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address – The Guardian ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address The GuardianPope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff The New York TimesPope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day AP NewsPope at Mass: Listen without judging ******** NewsPope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address BBC Source link #war #Pope #Leo #calls #peace #Ukraine #Sunday #address #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

First group of White South Africans granted refugee status depart to U.S. First group of White South Africans granted refugee status depart to U.S. The first group of White South Africans who were granted refugee status by the U.S. is set to fly out of Johannesburg on Sunday, officials said. The flight from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport was set to depart around 2 p.m. ET en route to Dakar for refueling before flying to Washington, D.C. The group includes 49 Afrikaner South Africans, made up of mainly families, as well as a few young couples in their twenties and older people. “The application for the permit (to land) said it’s the Afrikaners who are relocating to the USA as refugees,” Collen Msibi, a spokesperson for the South African Transport Ministry, told AFP. The plane – a U.S. charter aircraft – is set to arrive at Washington’s Dulles International Airport at about 6 a.m. on Monday, and then will fly to Texas. Msibi said his department had not received any other applications for further resettlement flights. U.S. officials have planned a Monday press event at Dulles airport to welcome the group, according to government documents obtained by CBS News last week. Sources familiar with the effort told CBS News the timing of the plan could change. In February, President Trump issued an executive order directing officials to use the U.S. refugee program to resettle Afrikaners, who are an ethnic group in South Africa made up of descendants of European colonists. Mr. Trump, at the time, claimed that White South Africans faced “government-sponsored race-based discrimination.” He cited a law that U.S. conservatives, like South African-born Elon Musk, have said allowed racially motivated seizures of land owned by White South Africans. The land expropriation law is meant to redress inequalities entrenched under the former apartheid system. South Africa’s government has strongly denied any land confiscations or racially motivated discrimination. The hastily arranged initiative to welcome Afrikaners stands in stark contrast to the Trump administration’s move to ban most other refugees from entering the U.S. The processing of Afrikaners granted refugee status has also been unusually fast. Before Mr. Trump’s second term, the State Department said the refugee process, on average, took between 18 to 24 months to complete due to background checks, medical screenings and other interviews. The Afrikaners ready to travel to the U.S. have gone through that process in a matter of months or even weeks. Meanwhile, relations between South Africa and the United States have nose-dived this year over a range of domestic and foreign policy issues, culminating in Washington’s expulsion of Pretoria’s ambassador in March. Mr. Trump said in March that any South African farmer seeking to “flee” would have a “rapid pathway” to US citizenship, despite halting all other refugee arrivals to the U.S. immediately after taking office in January. South Africa’s foreign ministry on Friday said the resettlement of Afrikaners “under the guise of being ‘refugees’ is entirely politically motivated and designed to question South Africa’s constitutional democracy”. It would, however, “not block citizens who seek to depart the country from doing so,” it added. In a statement, the State Department said the American Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, has been interviewing those who have applied for resettlement to the U.S. under Mr. Trump’s directive to welcome Afrikaners and that it continues to receive inquiries. “While we are unable to comment on individual cases, the Department of State is prioritizing consideration for U.S. refugee resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination,” the department added. White South Africans, who make up 7.3% of the population, generally enjoy a higher standard of living than the ****** majority of the country. Mainly Afrikaner-led governments imposed the brutal race-based apartheid system that denied ****** South Africans, who made up 75% of the population, political and economic rights. The country allowed equal voting in 1994, leading to the election of Nelson Mandela as the first ****** Prime Minister. Sarah Carter and Camilo Montoya-Galvez contributed to this report. Source link #group #White #South #Africans #granted #refugee #status #depart #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool right-back booed against Arsenal Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool right-back booed against Arsenal In 2021, Alexander-Arnold put pen-to-paper on a four-year contract. Two years later, Jurgen Klopp made him vice-captain. Fellow Liverpudlian Jamie Carragher, who spent his entire career at Anfield, summed up the emotions of the fans. “I think the manager will be shocked by how vociferous the reaction was,” Carragher said on Sky Sports. “That might be his last game for Liverpool but, if frustrated with Trent, sing Bradley’s name, sing Gerrard’s name. Don’t boo your players because it opens you up to criticism. “Liverpool supporters think playing for Liverpool is the utmost and when you’re a local player, like Trent is, like I was, you can’t see yourself as ******* than the club. “Supporters of any club wouldn’t want to hear this, but most players in that dressing room probably want to play for Real Madrid. “I’ve been in that dressing room, with players who have left us for Real Madrid or Barcelona. “It’s sometimes really hard for supporters. You feel like they fall for it every time, that a player loves them and then moves on.” Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand posted on X: “I can’t believe Liverpool fans booing one of their own. “I understand that some of you guys are not happy with his decision etc BUT to boo Trent after he has won the lot with you is baffling! Didn’t cost you a penny.” Source link #Trent #AlexanderArnold #Liverpool #rightback #booed #Arsenal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kyriacou shines but can’t catch Thitikul in LPGA event Kyriacou shines but can’t catch Thitikul in LPGA event Steph Kyriacou has fallen short in her bid for a first LPGA Tour title despite a brilliant final round as Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul closed with a three-under 69 for a four-shot victory over Celine Boutier in the Mizuho Americas Open. Thitikul, who captured the Race to CME Globe and its $4 million prize to end last season, played bogey-free over the final 27 holes at Liberty National over the weekend to win for the first time this year and the fifth time in her LPGA Tour career. Kyriacou had to settle for a tie for fifth after shooting a five-under 67, featuring seven birdies, which proved the best round of the day by anyone. Nelly Korda is still trying to win for the first time this year. She was within one shot of Thitikul until driving into the hazard on the par-four ninth and taking bogey. It was a downward spiral from there, as Korda played the back nine with two bogeys and no birdies and was never a factor the rest of the way. The final challenge came from Boutier, who was posed to catch the Thai player on the 15th hole when she hit her approach to 10 feet. Thitikul faced a tough par save from a bunker left of the green, with her foot up against the slope and having to clear another bunker to a back pin. Thitikul pulled off the shot perfectly to three feet to save par. Boutier not only missed her birdie chance, she missed the 30-inch comeback putt and made bogey. So, instead of a two-shot swing and a tie for the lead, Boutier fell three back with three holes to play. On the 16th, Boutier missed an eight-foot birdie putt and Thitikul made her par putt from seven feet to stay three shots behind. Thitikul all but ended the tournament with a 10-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole, and she capped off a clean par with a par save on the 18th. “I know that a lot of putts didn’t drop on the front nine, but I’m trying to do my best,” Thitikul said. “I was just trying to tell myself, ‘Be patient, it’s coming, it’s coming.’ That’s pretty much what I told myself today.” Thitikul finished at 17-under 271, while Boutier shot 72 to finish second, followed by Carlota Ciganda (70) and Andrea Lee (72), with Kyriacou level in fifth with Korda (73) and Yealimi Noh (72). Source link #Kyriacou #shines #catch #Thitikul #LPGA #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Container shipping firms cull Asia-US service as Trump tariffs collapse trade Container shipping firms cull Asia-US service as Trump tariffs collapse trade By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Major container shipping companies are suspending at least six scheduled weekly routes between China and the United States as President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on the world’s top exporting country collapse trade, maritime consultants said. The ships on those routes have the combined capacity to deliver 25,682 40-foot containers stuffed with toys, tennis shoes, car parts and things U.S. manufacturers use to produce goods each week – or more than 1.3 million 40-foot containers a year, based on capacity data provided in customer advisories. The service cuts, coupled with cancellations of individual voyages, come as hulking container ship operators move to mitigate fallout from Trump’s erratic trade policies. Policy makers, economists, and business owners have become increasingly hungry for information on ocean trade, responsible for 80% of the world’s commerce, because it is a gauge of global economic health. “This is not the precursor, it is the proof of a drop in economic activity,” Simon Sundboell, CEO of Danish maritime data provider eeSea, said of the container vessel capacity reductions now underway. The route suspensions include scheduled weekly services operated by MSC, Zim and the Ocean Alliance that includes Cosco, Evergreen, CMA-CGM and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), Sundboell said. Four of the service cuts affect West Coast ports, one impacts the East Coast and one hits the Gulf Coast, he said. The container shipping companies culling those services either declined to comment or did not immediately respond. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Alliance have not suspended services – even though both partners experienced significant tariff-related China to U.S. booking cuts in April and have swapped out some ships for smaller vessels. Representatives from the U.S. and China are meeting this weekend in Switzerland after more than two months of stalemate over trade. BLANKETY BLANK Global shipping companies use service suspensions and cancellations of individual voyages, known as blank sailings, to shelter profits by ensuring they do not have more ships on the water than are needed by customers. That reduces unnecessary overhead costs and keeps supply and demand in balance, supporting competing off-contract spot rates. Blank sailings increased significantly after the COVID pandemic upended global trade in 2020 – and are part of why global container ship operators have been enjoying record profits. Major U.S. retailers like Amazon.com and Walmart, which account for nearly half of global container trade, responded to Trump’s 145% tariffs on China last month by pausing or cancelling factory orders after those import duties more than doubled the cost of goods made in China. Story Continues Canceled, or blanked, individual voyages on the vital Transpacific route from Asia to North America surged from 9% in week ended March 30 to 24% in week ended May 4, maritime consultancy Drewry said in a podcast earlier this week. Drewry’s data shows blank sailings reduced capacity on the Asia to West Coast North America routes by 20% in April and 12% so far in May. The cuts hit slightly harder on the North American East Coast, reducing 22% in April and 18% thus far in May, the consultancy said. MSC, the world’s largest container ship operator, in April canceled 30% of its scheduled Transpacific voyages – more than any other container carrier, said Daniela Ghimp, project manager for ocean freight rate benchmarking at Drewry. The Premier Alliance, composed of Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Yang Ming Marine Transportation, leads so far in May with a 20% blank sailing rate, Ghimp said. ONE declined comment, while HMM and Yang Ming did not immediately respond. The full effect of Trump’s tariffs will likely be delayed until July, when overall U.S. container import volume could be down 25% or more from the year earlier, said John McCown, senior fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. “Something’s gotta give, and I believe either considerably more capacity will have to be culled, or spot rates will start to ******,” said Alan Murphy, CEO of supply chain adviser Sea-Intelligence. (Reporting by Lisa Baertlein in Los AngelesEditing by Marguerita Choy) Source link #Container #shipping #firms #cull #AsiaUS #service #Trump #tariffs #collapse #trade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]