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Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday – Reuters Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday – Reuters Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday ReutersZelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia BBCPutin must agree ceasefire before holding ‘direct’ talks with Ukraine, Kyiv’s allies say CNNZelenskyy welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks NPRZELENSKYY: I WILL WAIT FOR PUTIN IN TÜRKIYE, CEASEFIRE MUST BEGIN 12 MAY Українська правда Source link #Zelenskiy #ready #meet #Putin #Turkey #Thursday #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dortmund ****** Alonso farewell with win in Leverkusen Dortmund ****** Alonso farewell with win in Leverkusen Borussia Dortmund have spoilt the home farewell party for coach Xabi Alonso with a stunning 4-2 triumph at Bayer Leverkusen to keep their Champions League ambitions alive. Julian Brandt, Julian Ryerson, Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy reversed Leverkusen’s two-goal lead through Jeremie Frimpong as Dortmund enjoyed a sixth victory from seven unbeaten games. Jonas Hofmann got a late second for Leverkusen who suffered their third season defeat, all at home. Dortmund, in fifth, are all but certain to play in Europe next season and, one point behind Freiburg, can still snatch fourth place for a Champions League berth on the final day next Saturday. Freiburg finish at home against third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt and Dortmund take on relegated Holstein Kiel. Frankfurt were held 2-2 by St Pauli which means that Dortmund will move into the top four as long as they win by two goals, regardless of the outcome in Freiburg. Alonso, who famously led Leverkusen to an historic unbeaten Bundesliga title and the ******* Cup last season, was honoured by club bosses amid “Xabi, Xabi” chants from the fans, after confirming on Friday he would be leaving after the season, possibly for Real Madrid. He later also celebrated with defender Jonathan Tah, who is leaving after 10 years, in the stands with the diehards. “His impact was huge, his aura. He is a top coach and a top person. We took a big step forward over the two and a half years,” Tah said. Alonso said: “It is the end of a super era in my life. Leverkusen gave me the chance to become a coach, They gave me trust and support. I am very proud and I will be forever thankful to Bayer.” Frankfurt failed to secure their Champions League spot with the draw against St Pauli who are effectively safe, three points and 13 goals better off than third-last Heidenheim. Rasmus Kristensen gave Frankfurt a dream start 24 seconds into the game. Pauli reversed matters from Manolis Saliakas’ looping ball into the far corner in the fourth and Morgan Guilavogui in the 16th but Michy Batshuayi drilled the equaliser in the 71st. Frankfurt are two points above Freiburg and three clear of Dortmund, and their goal difference is just three better than that of Dortmund who have scored three more. That means they could slip out of the top four with defeat and a Dortmund victory by two goals. Source link #Dortmund #****** #Alonso #farewell #win #Leverkusen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

5/11: Face the Nation – CBS News 5/11: Face the Nation – CBS News 5/11: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Ed O’Keefe speaks with Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, about the first U.S. born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. Plus, United CEO Peter Kirby joins. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Face #Nation #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Separate radical ******* prisoners to stop violence in Britain’s jails Separate radical ******* prisoners to stop violence in Britain’s jails Islamist extremists in jails should be segregated from other prisoners, a leading counter-extremism expert has said. In an article for The Telegraph, Ghaffar Hussain, a former officer in the Government’s Prevent counter-terrorism programme, said the *** should follow the example of countries such as France, Spain and Holland, where extremist prisoners were often separated from the general prison population. His comments come in the wake of a violent attack on officers by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. There are three “separation units” in jails in England and Wales, including one at the high-security HMP Frankland jail in county Durham, where Hashem Abedi, the Manchester bomb plotter, attacked three officers with two home-made knives and boiling cooking oil. However, Mr Hussain said the units designed to isolate the most dangerous extremists were being under-used – two, including HMP Frankland, are currently out of commission – which “raises concerns about the system’s capacity to manage the increasing number of terrorist inmates”. This weekend it emerged that Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer, had allegedly thrown boiling water over an officer at HMP Belmarsh on Thursday. The alleged attack is being investigated by police. Hashem Abedi, the Manchester bomb plotter, attacked three officers at HMP Frankland with two home-made knives and boiling cooking oil – Enterprise News and Pictures “Without comprehensive reforms, including enhanced staff training, better resource allocation, and a deeper understanding of extremist ideologies, the prison system will continue to fall short in its efforts to de-radicalise extremists,” said Mr Hussain. “The ***’s approach contrasts with strategies employed in other European countries. In the Netherlands, Spain and France, extremist prisoners are often segregated from the general population, preventing them from influencing other inmates. “These countries have reported improved prison safety and more effective targeting of counter-radicalisation interventions. For example, France has established specialist units within high-security prisons to assess and rehabilitate radicalised offenders, followed by continued support post-release.” Mr Hussain said Britain’s prisons risked not only being ineffective in rehabilitating extremists but could also be contributing to the spread of extremist ideologies by failing to separate Islamists. He said the attack by Abedi was a “glaring reminder” of the threat from extremists inside and outside prisons. “It also shows how our prison system is allowing radical ideologies to fester and grow, so they can then spill back out onto our streets,” he said. “Reports have said that prison staff often lack the training and confidence to distinguish between genuine religious practices and extremist behaviour. This uncertainty can lead to either overreaction or, more commonly, inaction. “Overcrowding, understaffing, and the resulting stress create an environment where radical ideologies can thrive. Islamist gangs exploit these conditions, offering protection and a sense of belonging to vulnerable inmates. “The rise in ******* inmate numbers, driven by both sentencing and conversions, has been linked to the influence of these gangs. The erosion of authority within prisons allows these groups to enforce their own rules, sometimes through makeshift Sharia courts. “Staff intimidation and corruption make the problem worse, with some wardens bribed to smuggle contraband or overlook ******** behaviour.” Britain’s prisons are failing to de-radicalise and fuelling extremism Our prisons are incubators of extremism and terrorism. The brutal attack by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, on prison officers at HMP Frankland is a glaring reminder of the threat we face from extremists inside and outside our prisons, writes Ghaffar Hussain. It also shows how our prison system is allowing radical ideologies to fester and grow, so they can then spill back out on to our streets. The attack is not an isolated case. In 2019, Usman Khan, a convicted bomb plotter, knifed two young people to death at Fishmongers’ Hall in London shortly after his release. Similarly, Sudesh Amman, released in early 2020, injured two individuals in a stabbing spree in Streatham before being shot dead by police. These incidents underscore a troubling pattern – the ***’s prison system is failing to de-radicalise extremist offenders and, in some cases, may be exacerbating the problem. There is a real lack of expertise in prisons on how to counter extremist ideologies. Without a clear grasp of the motivations driving radicalisation, any attempted interventions often miss the mark. For instance, the flagship government Healthy Identity Intervention programme, designed to address extremist beliefs, has been widely derided for its ineffectiveness. Reports have said that prison staff often lack the training and confidence to distinguish between genuine religious practices and extremist behaviour. This uncertainty can lead to either overreaction or, more commonly, inaction. Ian Acheson, a former prison governor who led a 2016 review into Islamist extremism in prisons, highlighted this issue, stating that there was an “institutional timidity” and an unwillingness to confront the problem directly. He noted that the prison service had been “asleep for the last six years” in understanding the nature and extent of this problem. Environment where radicalism can thrive Mr Acheson’s review made 69 recommendations, but these were “conflated” into 11 in the official response, with some key suggestions rejected or only partially implemented. For instance, his proposal to ban attendance at Friday prayers for those who disrupt or abuse faith activity was dismissed, with officials citing existing powers for governors. Moreover, the process of referring prisoners to separation centres designed to isolate radicalisers is currently underused with only a fraction of the available places in these centres being occupied. Overcrowding, understaffing, and the resulting stress create an environment where radical ideologies can thrive. Islamist gangs exploit these conditions, offering protection and a sense of belonging to vulnerable inmates. The rise in ******* inmate numbers, driven by both sentencing and conversions, has been linked to the influence of these gangs. The erosion of authority within prisons allows these groups to enforce their own rules, sometimes through makeshift Sharia courts. Staff intimidation and corruption make the problem worse, with some wardens bribed to smuggle contraband or overlook ******** behaviour. The ***’s approach contrasts with strategies employed in other European countries. In the Netherlands, Spain and France, extremist prisoners are often segregated from the general population, preventing them from influencing other inmates. These countries have reported improved prison safety and more effective targeting of counter-radicalisation interventions. For example, France has established specialist units within high-security prisons to assess and rehabilitate radicalised offenders, followed by continued support post-release. In response to the growing threat, the *** has implemented separation centres within certain prisons to isolate the most dangerous extremists. However, only one such centre remains operational, raising concerns about the system’s capacity to manage the increasing number of terrorist inmates. Without comprehensive reforms, including enhanced staff training, better resource allocation, and a deeper understanding of extremist ideologies, the prison system will continue to fall short in its efforts to de-radicalise extremists. So our prisons risk remaining not just ineffective in rehabilitating extremists but may also contribute to the spread of extremist ideologies. As Ian Acheson aptly stated: “Broken staff cannot help fix broken people.” Ghaffar Hussain is a counter-extremism worker and former Prevent officer Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #Separate #radical #******* #prisoners #stop #violence #Britains #jails Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 11, 2025 Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 11, 2025 On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Ed O’Keefe: United CEO Scott Kirby Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago Peter Mandelson, U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Click here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” ED O’KEEFE: I’m Ed O’Keefe in Washington. And this week on Face the Nation: The papal conclave comes to a surprise ending, while there’s growing concerns over our aging air traffic control system ahead of a busy summer travel season. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark Airport, are our skies safe? And will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We will talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus: surprise and jubilation here in the United States and at the ********, the selection of a new pope, the first ever American in church history. What kind of impact will Leo XIV, with his American roots and Peruvian ties, have on the Catholic Church? We will discuss with Chicago’s Cardinal Blase Cupich. And, as President Trump prepares for his first formal international trip, Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s open to peace talks with the Ukrainians, as tensions rise between India and Pakistan. Texas Republican Congressman Mike McCaul, New Mexico Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson all weigh in on the news of the week. It’s all ahead on Face the Nation. Good morning, and welcome to Face the Nation. I’m Ed O’Keefe. Margaret is off this week. A happy Mother’s Day to her and to all the other moms watching. We have got a lot to get to today, but we have just learned that there have now been three outages in Newark Liberty International Airport in recent weeks. The latest came overnight and caused a 45-minute ground stop. At this point, the FAA says that third episode was an equipment outage. We will update you as we learn more. Now, Newark is a major hub for United Airlines. We spoke Saturday before this latest incident with the airline’s CEO, Scott Kirby, and asked him, is it safe to be flying in and out of Newark right now? (Begin VT) SCOTT KIRBY (CEO, United Airlines): It absolutely is safe at Newark and in the entire country. And the reason is, when these kinds of outages happen, we train for them. We have backup procedures. We have backups to backups to backups to keep the skies safe, which is always the number one priority. And in situations like this, when the radar outage happened at Newark, what happens is the pilots look for alternative frequencies. They go to alternative centers with alternative radars, and they also have a system in the airplane where they can see – it’s equivalent of radar. They can see their position in the air in the sky and all the other aircraft around them. But what we do is slow the whole system down, which is disruptive to customers, but it’s entirely safe. ED O’KEEFE: Newark is your biggest global gateway on the East Coast. Given the problems there and the need, as you’ve described them, to slow things down, what other adjustments are you making to operations? And, especially with the travel season picking up into the summer, how is that potentially affecting the schedule? SCOTT KIRBY: Well, at United, our number one priority is safety, but number two is our customers. And, in this case, what we’ve done is we’ve proactively reduced flights out of the schedule. The FAA is working with other airlines to do the same, so that we can have the number of flights scheduled at the airport that the airport can accommodate. Pruning the number of flights just creates more space at the airport, allows the airport to operate effectively. There’s also runway construction going on. That will be over June 15. That’s going to double the capacity of the airport when that happens. ED O’KEEFE : Well, if you’re pruning the schedule, then that means less supply with increasing demand going into the summer. Doesn’t that potentially mean the cost of a ticket is going to go up? SCOTT KIRBY: My guess is, if you look at the ticket prices flying out of Newark right now, that, in fact, is not what is happening. There’s less demand because there’s concerns about safety. And – and so what we’ve also done is put ******* airplanes on the route, so put a larger airplane, have fewer flights, but with ******* airplanes to maintain the number of seats that we have flying in and out of Newark. And air travel remains a pretty strong bargain across the country and around the globe. And demand is – is strong. And we look forward to carrying, you know, several 100,000 customers a day every day this summer. ED O’KEEFE: There’s the cost potentially to the customer. How about the financial impact on United? SCOTT KIRBY: Well, there will be a financial impact on United, but our number one priority is safety. We aren’t even thinking or talking about that. ED O’KEEFE: Well, and there is the broader issue of – ******* picture of air travel. And you just acknowledged that demand is down in part because people are concerned about safety, with all the issues that have happened so far this year. But you’ve also got economic turmoil prompted by tariffs. There’s lingering concerns about inflation. And you’ve said you can’t predict how customers are going to be spending their money going forward. So, I mean, what is the potential negative impact on the travel industry through the rest of the year? SCOTT KIRBY: You know, the travel industry and United Airlines, in particular, demand has been resilient. You know, we saw a hit to demand, beginning in February. Demand declined from what we were expecting it to be. But it stabilized into March and – and April and actually has gotten a little bit better in May. And so, you know, everything I can see – we’re a pretty good real-time indicator of the economy at United Airlines. And everything I can see is, the consumer is cautious, but still in pretty good shape. ED O’KEEFE: You know, you talk about this world-class air traffic control system we have. You can control the aircraft. You can control the quality of the pilot you put on that aircraft to fly it. You can control the schedule, but you do not control who’s in the tower and how many people are in the tower. So, you say it’s a world-class air traffic control system. How can you assure passengers of that, given all the issues we’ve seen, especially this year, with the FAA? SCOTT KIRBY: Well, we need to upgrade the system to actually make it world-class. But air traffic controllers are the best in the world, incredible professionals, and they keep the skies safe. And what happens when they’re short-staffed or there’s a technology issue, they slow the airspace down. Essentially, what they do is put more miles between airplanes. That gives them the ability to manage and handle it. It leads to customer impacts. We have to delay or cancel flights, because there are more flights scheduled than can arrive, but it keeps the system safe. And that’s absolutely what they should do. ED O’KEEFE: You’ve done a very good job of laying out how concerned and how focused you guys are on safety, but you know there are still people out there who are genuinely just afraid to fly, especially given the incident here in Washington, the plane that flipped over on a runway up in Toronto, all the near misses or the clipped wings. What do you say to that person who thinks, OK, you say things are safe, but I see all these other issues going on, why should I get on an airplane? SCOTT KIRBY: You know, I understand where they’re coming from, read the same headlines that they do. But it is – it’s the safest industry by far in the world. It’s the safest way to travel by far. The United States is the leader in safety of everyone around the globe. And I know that. I’m in it, and I know it. I understand how people feel and empathize with that, but I know that it’s safe because I have spent my whole career. I know all the people in aviation, whether they work at United Airlines, other airlines, at the FAA. Safety is number one, and it is in the core DNA of everyone. ED O’KEEFE: We have seen reports in recent days, speaking of the FAA, that they’re going to get together with you and other airlines that fly into Newark to talk about voluntarily having you reduce the number of flights that go into that airport as this gets sorted out. Is that indeed the plan, and do you expect your competitor airlines to go along with it? SCOTT KIRBY: That is the plan. We’ve already started that process at United, as the largest airline there. I do think everyone will do it. The secretary of transportation deserves immense credit and the FAA for doing it. It’s not an easy step to take, but it is the right step for customers. And, again, if they didn’t do that, the margin of safety would be the same, but the – the airport would just have more delays and cancellations and issues for customers. But because they’re doing that, we’re already back to operating a reliable airline for all airlines at Newark, and this will just ensure that we do it and get through the summer and have time to make sure that that we get back to full capacity. ED O’KEEFE: We’ve seen the transportation secretary in recent days call for tens of billions of dollars to be spent at least over the next three to four years to begin that equipment upgrade and retraining of air traffic controllers. He can’t put a number on it. The House, at least, has put about $12.5 billion to start. But everyone seems to acknowledge it’s going to be a lot more than that. Is that sufficient? And don’t you need help now, as opposed to three to four years from now? SCOTT KIRBY: Well, I think this is the most optimistic I have been in my entire career about finally getting the FAA fixed. I mean, I and others in the aviation industry have been working on this for decades. And I think we’re finally – we’ve turned the corner, and we have the commitment. It’s bipartisan. It’s bicameral. It’s, you know, Senate, House, administration, Secretary Duffy, across the board, a commitment to getting this fixed. We know how to do it. We just need the will to actually follow through and get it done. ED O’KEEFE: What makes you more optimistic that it’s going to get done now? This has been something they’ve been talking about since the Bush administration at the beginning of the century. SCOTT KIRBY: Yes. ED O’KEEFE: And they haven’t been able to get it done. SCOTT KIRBY: Yes. ED O’KEEFE: And every few years, someone comes up with a plan. SCOTT KIRBY: Well… ED O’KEEFE: And you guys and everyone in Congress go, oh, it’s great, it’s bipartisan, it’s got everything we need, and it goes nowhere. So why on earth is it more likely to happen this time? SCOTT KIRBY: Yes. There’s two things that make it different today than in the past. One, they’ve asked for all of the funding up front. In the past, it’s always been a year at a time. And when you do things a year at a time, especially in government, like, it just stops and starts and stops and starts. You can’t do these big projects – like, no company would try to do big projects a year at a time. So, this time, they’re going to ask for all the money up front, which lets you plan the entire project and get the entire project done. And the second thing is people. You know, we have a secretary who’s action- oriented, who’s committed to getting this done, and an FAA administrator that hopefully will get approved soon. ED O’KEEFE: Now they say they’re going to give the money up front for this project, but, at the same time, they’re talking about cuts to the Transportation Department and other cuts to the FAA as part of the DOGE project. Do you have any insights into how those potential cuts could affect operations of the FAA? SCOTT KIRBY: I think Secretary Duffy probably is the – the leading, gold star for how to manage through the DOGE process, which is, they put – they called it caution tape, around all the safety, controller, all the critical functions. And – and DOGE went and looked. And – and I think they took 400 – about 400 jobs out of over 100,000 jobs, back-office kinds of jobs. I think they’ve done a very effective job of protecting that core safety, operational work force. One of the big challenges is, the controller work force is about 30 percent short, and getting back to full staffing in the controller work force is something that Secretary Duffy and the entire FAA are committed to doing. ED O’KEEFE: But – OK, so you’re telling us, then, the secretary has assured you there will be DOGE cuts, of course, but none of them will affect safety at the FAA or anything safety-related at DOT? SCOTT KIRBY: He has absolutely assured me of that, and it’s not just the secretary. The people at the working level at the FAA have told our teams that as well. It’s really across the board. And this goes to the whole safety point for aviation. It’s so in the DNA of everyone that’s affiliated with it that nobody would ever even think to compromise on safety. And that’s – that’s not happening on a day-to-day basis at Newark. It’s not happening anywhere in the airspace, and it’s not going to happen with any kind of cuts that happen at the DOT or the FAA. (End VT) ED O’KEEFE: You can see our full interview with Scott Kirby on our Web site, FacetheNation.com, and our YouTube page. Face the Nation will be back in one minute. Stay with us. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: President Trump departs to the Middle East tomorrow. Our Imtiaz Tyab has the latest. IMTIAZ TYAB: Well, the Trump administration is at the center of three fast-moving international flash points, first Russia and Ukraine. Last night, President Vladimir Putin proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine in the Turkish capital of Istanbul this Thursday, without preconditions. The offer follows a dramatic visit to Kyiv by the leaders of the U.K., France, Germany, and Poland, a powerful show of support for Ukraine. Now, President Zelenskyy has welcomed the proposal, calling it a positive sign and saying there was no point in continuing the killing. But, for now, the fighting continues. Second, India and Pakistan. A U.S.-brokered cease-fire between the nuclear rivals collapsed within hours on Saturday, after both sides accused each other of fresh strikes in the disputed region of Kashmir. Now, the deal followed days of diplomacy by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance. President Trump claimed credit for the breakthrough, but cross-border missile and drone attacks quickly resumed. “The New York Times” is also reporting both countries briefly placed nuclear forces on alert, a sobering reminder of how dangerous and volatile the situation there remains. And, third, the Middle East. President Trump is heading to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to push for trade deals, oil concessions and Gulf investment. He’s skipping Israel amid soaring violence in Gaza, where aid agencies warn of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Israel has not allowed any aid to enter the territory for over two months now. Electricity and clean water are nearly nonexistent, medical supplies are running out, and the few remaining hospitals are barely functioning. U.N. officials also warn, famine is imminent and are calling for an immediate cease-fire to allow lifesaving assistance in. In all three arenas, the Trump administration is wielding influence, Ed, but not necessarily control. ED O’KEEFE: Imtiaz Tyab reporting from London, thanks for that. Now we turn to Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul, who joins us from Austin. He is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. Congressman, thank you for being with us. I wanted to start first with the situation in Ukraine, because, over the weekend, the U.S., Europe and Ukraine, put forward a proposal now for a 30- day cease-fire that would start on Monday. President Putin has essentially flouted it and is calling for direct talks again with Ukraine to be held in Turkey at some point, without conditions. How close are we, do you think, to a breakthrough? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL (R-Texas): If I could first, Ed, say Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, especially my wife, Linda. Now, getting on to the subject at hand, it’s – it’s very intense. You know, there was a 30-day cease-fire called for. Mr. Putin decided to bomb Ukraine on Palm Sunday. He’s not making any concessions at all, while Zelenskyy seems to be making all the concessions. So, if – the bottom line is, Putin has to agree to a 30-day cease-fire for any peace talks to go forward. And the land that he is asking for is – you know, even J.D. Vance talked about this and the president – you know, land that – that Russia has not even occupied in Ukraine. So he has to operate in good faith. We want peace, but not peace at any price, because peace at any price is like appeasement, like we saw with Chamberlain and Hitler, and that’s unacceptable. ED O’KEEFE: Now, the president has suggested in the past week that the U.S. might impose additional sanctions on Russia if they don’t agree to this cease-fire. You know that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has at least 70 of his colleagues in the Senate on board with a new sanctions bill. You’re on the House version of it as well. REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: Yes. ED O’KEEFE: How likely is that legislation to get to the floor? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: That’s really up to Mr. Putin. I mean, whether there are sanctions or another supplemental bill to fund this conflict, we’d like to see this thing over with. The pope, who I’m so proud of being a Catholic, an American pope, called for peace, but not at any price. And so if Mr. Putin does not agree to a 30-day cease-fire, I think these sanctions are almost certain, not only from the Congress, but from the White House. ED O’KEEFE: Well, OK, that’s one way to call out Russia, the other, I suppose were you to put pressure on Russia by continuing to arm Ukraine. You were instrumental in getting that last round of military aid for Ukraine passed, but Speaker Johnson has said there’s no plan to bring a new round of military aid to the House floor. What do you need to do now to convince the speaker to hold a vote on that legislation? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: Well, getting it passed the last time was a major accomplishment. Had we not accomplished that, Ed, Russia would be occupying Ukraine today, no question in my mind. There is presidential drawdown authorities for more weapons to go into Ukraine if Mr. Putin decides to not negotiate in good faith. So, again, it’s really, up to Mr. Putin, who so far has not been negotiating in good faith, as to how we proceed from here. And we all want this war to end. We all want peace, but we want a just peace. ED O’KEEFE: The president, as we mentioned, is headed to the Middle East tomorrow, on Monday. There are reports he’s no longer demanding Saudi recognition of Israel as a condition for a nuclear deal with the United States. Is that a mistake, or is this nuclear agreement so critical that not acknowledging Ukraine, letting that go is OK? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: We don’t have all the details. I know he’s there to discuss an economic alliance with the Saudis, with the UAE, with the Arab nations. And that’s important, just like the minerals deal that the Ukraine parliament voted for. The more economically we’re tied to the Middle East… ED O’KEEFE: Yes. REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: … the more we’re security-tied. And that – that will push China out of the region. The ultimate goal here, though, is a normalization agreement with Israel. We were getting close to that, until Iran decided, through its proxy in Gaza in ******, to invade on October 7. So, the point is, we need to be talking about all this as a package. But, again, we cannot have normalization until you have a cease-fire in Gaza. And I think that’s the more difficult piece here. ED O’KEEFE: There’s so many conflicts in the world. I, of course, meant Israel. You acknowledged that in your answer there, the idea of normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel. A lot of issues around the world. There is one issue, though, back here at home I want to talk to you about, again, because you’re a member of the House Homeland Security Committee. Over the weekend, we saw Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, outside a federal detention center, and they’re now threatening to arrest three Democratic members of Congress for allegedly assaulting or touching an ICE agent there on the scene. I’m just curious, should ICE be arresting or even threatening to arrest members of Congress? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: I mean, that’s obviously a very drastic move. I would only do that if they were complicit with a crime. I don’t know all the facts behind this. If they were just visiting a detention center, that’s – I have done that many times. If they’re disrupting law enforcement, that’s another question. So, you know, we can peacefully protest in this country, but you cannot be complicit with gang violence against our law enforcement. And I think perhaps that’s what it comes down to. Ed, if I could just add one last thing on the Gaza, Governor David Beasley, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, has been recently tasked into an effort, if you will. And I just talked to him on the phone, had many conversations with the Arab nations to try to get this aid into Gaza. He was a former World Food Program president. If anybody can get this thing done, it’s him. And so I hold great hope that he may be able to bring an end to this conflict in Gaza. Then we can get to normalization. Then, for the first time in our lifetime, we could see true peace in the Middle East. ED O’KEEFE: There were reports that Beasley was going to be in charge of some kind of new effort. Are you telling us that he’s officially told you that’s the plan now, that he’s been hired to do it? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: Well, it’s not official yet. ED O’KEEFE: OK. REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: I anticipate it will be. And he’s had the conversations with the Arab nations who very much trust him based on his prior performance. ED O’KEEFE: Sure, absolutely, well known for his work with the World Food Program. I do want to ask you one other thing, though, in the homeland security realm, because this past week, as well White House senior adviser Stephen Miller said habeas corpus can be suspended at the time of an invasion, saying the administration is looking at ways to potentially do away with due process for undocumented immigrants. You’re an attorney. You’re someone who deals with homeland security issues and immigration, being there from the Lone Star State. Is suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants a good idea? REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: Well, this is – was done by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. It’s a very extreme measure, you know, to take. Any person in the United States under the Constitution has due process rights. So, I think the courts are going to decide this one as to whether this invasion, in fact, constitutes a – what would be a state of war. Some would say it would. People in my state of Texas see an invasion and the drug cartels and the danger that they bring into my state in this country. I think that will be a very interesting legal argument before the court. ED O’KEEFE: Well, curious to call in an invasion, especially when the administration likes to remind us that border crossings are, of course, at a historic low. So that’ll be part of the legal debate. I suppose. Congressman… REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: They have gone down substantially, yes. ED O’KEEFE: They sure have. Congressman Michael McCaul, thank you for globe-trotting with us this morning. We appreciate it. And we’ll be right back. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: We will have much more in our next half-hour, including New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who’s standing by. And a reminder, if you miss a broadcast, you can always catch up on our Web site, FacetheNation.com, and our YouTube page. Or you can listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts. We will be right back. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: We will be right back with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, plus Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Stay with us. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION. We turn now to New Mexico’s Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is joining us this morning from Santa Fe. Governor, great to see you. Part of the reason we wanted to hear from you this week is Republicans here in Washington are debating the future of Medicaid and are proposing all sorts of potential changes to the program. Your state’s got the highest Medicaid enrollment per capita last we checked. We’re hoping to get some clarity this week on what it is exactly Republicans are thinking of doing with their budget blueprint regarding Medicaid. But I understand, 70 percent – more than 70 percent of Medicaid coverage in your state comes from federal funding. If they start to make cuts of any sort, do you have a plan to make up the difference? GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM (D-NM): Well, look, I think every state, including this one, is going to do everything they can to protect the people that they are serving. And so, we’ll do the very same. And, in fact, we’ve created sort of these Medicaid and related healthcare state funded programs and trust funds. But this is very simply an effort to destroy health care as we know it, to rip it away from everyday Americans, make it more costly for everybody else. It will close hospitals. I think something like 432 hospitals across the country are on the edge right now. About a third of their funding comes – or more comes from Medicaid. So, you have less providers, you have fewer access points. No state, including this one, no state can take this kind of cost shifting. And, you know, businesses then don’t have employees because they don’t have access to health care. It has a huge economic factor that they aren’t talking about, which is outrageous. Let me do one more quick point, because I know we want to get to other stuff. We had a governor who was trying to, I think, right before me, my – Governor Martinez, and to her credit was looking at ways, in a recession era economy in New Mexico, to look to have cost savings. They completely cut behavioral health out of Medicaid. And more than a decade later, we are still digging out. Providers left. Contractors left. People don’t have access. People died. More drug abuse. More drug addiction. More behavioral health high-risk issues. It is a disaster. And people will die. Children will die. ED O’KEEFE: I do wonder, as part of this potential rollback, would you have to revisit the decision to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act if the federal government cuts back on funding. GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: So, I’m committed in New Mexico to invest in quality and access. If we were to roll back those expansions, we can’t do that. I would assume that my legislature is going to expect me, so I’m going to – – it’s a teaser, that I’m going to come out for making sure that we hold Medicaid until – if they cuts come, we get Congress – so this is a plea to everyday Americans. You call your member of Congress. You let them know what this impact means to you and your family. Women. Remember, few other OB/GYNs, fewer access points, higher maternal health mortality rates, higher infant mortality rates. ED O’KEEFE: Yes. GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: We need to make sure that Congress understands, this is no way to adjust or address health care issues, which could use some efficiencies, and could some – use some equality investments. There’s no doubt that there’s some waste and fraud. Do that. Indiscriminately just tearing apart Medicaid means that you are going after hard-working Americans in favor of billionaires and corporations who don’t need or are asking for this $1.5 trillion tax cut. ED O’KEEFE: That is – this is an issue that each and every governor is going to have to deal with in one way or another as – as the Congress sorts out what to do. I want to ask you about a more unique one, two. New Mexico and just a handful of other states. You, of course, share a border with Mexico. And the Trump administration has now set up a unique national defense area along that roughly 170-mile span, giving the Army control of that region for about three years. You’re looking at a map there. That area in yellow is essentially this new national defense area. It means troops can detain trespassers who enter the area. I’m curious, does this ease your concerns about border crossings as a border state governor? Is this the way to do it? GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: I don’t think it is. That is not my – my most major concern in the lack of due process and what I believe are clear violations to the Constitution and what we’re doing about immigration. Here’s what I believe we ought to be doing, and I believe the majority of the members of my state, pass border policy in Congress. Hire more border patrol agents. Make sure we’re using the military in places we need them. Make sure that states have access to their guard for natural disasters and related issues. This makes no sense. We’ve had the lowest for several administration now border crossings. We should be doing more. We should be doing more to prevent folks from not having access, to be able to get visas and claim refugee and asylum status. We shouldn’t just be doing that to South Africans. This makes no sense. But that’s not my biggest issue. My ******* issue is indiscriminate ICE raids and sweeps sowing fear in communities and with businesses all across the country. And that includes many communities right here in New Mexico. I’ve done a border flyover. I’m paying attention. You know, it’s – it’s disconcerting to see tanks rolling right along your border acting and demonstrating these sort of military powers in that way. ED O’KEEFE: Yes. GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: But I would prefer that Congress, the quicker they pass a border bill, a bipartisan border bill, then maybe we would have some common sense in this debate. Go after the cartel. ED O’KEEFE: Yes. GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Go after bad members. Bring me public safety. Do that statewide. That makes the difference. They aren’t doing that. They’re rolling around in tanks, allegedly detaining 100 people or more in I don’t know what timeframe. ED O’KEEFE: We’ll continue – GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM Because that information’s hard to get. ED O’KEEFE: Right. We’ll continue to track it and ask those questions to get a sense of how many are being detained. GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: OK. ED O’KEEFE: Governor, thank you so much for joining us. We appreciate it. And we’ll be right back. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: Pope Leo XIV called for peace around the world during an address to a crowd in St. Peter’s Square this morning. His first Sunday blessings as head of the global catholic church. He emphasized the need for a lasting peace in Ukraine, and he called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and ******. Earlier this weekend, the new pope held his first meeting with the college of cardinals. After that meeting, we spoke with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich about what the new pope said and what it means for the church and the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. (BEGIN VT) ED O’KEEFE: We know that one of the things he discussed with all of you is concerns about artificial intelligence, saying that it is one of the critical issues facing humanity. Did he explain why? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH (Archbishop of Chicago): He said that in the context of linking to the work of Leo XIII during the moment of the industrial revolution, saw that as a new era. And so he sees this opportunity right now of his service as Leo XIV to take up the challenge of a new technology, namely artificial intelligence, and what that means to humanity. He offered those remarks to give us an idea that he sees that we are at a new moment in history and that the church has to be sensitive and aware of what’s going on. ED O’KEEFE: I imagine this will be the subject of great prayer and reflection by him and by all of you, but what possibly could the catholic church do to regulate or police or control the use of artificial intelligence? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: I think it’s probably up to legislators to put in measures that regulate. I think what we can do is to speak to the moral and human issues that are involved as this technology develops. How is it that we can continue to preserve our humanity and also grow in it. I think there are some wonderful opportunities for artificial intelligence, but also some challenges that are unforeseen. The measuring rod has to be, however, what does it do to our human nature? What does it do to our ability to act in a very human way? Those questions, I think, are – we are very well versed in to be able to speak to and offer the world some advice. ED O’KEEFE: You know, any time a priest, a bishop, a cardinal begins a mass, you always beginning by saying, peace be with you. And it was one of the first things he said form the balcony there in St. Peter’s Square when he greeted the crowd. I’m curious, as pope, what does he make of this world on fire, and what can he possibly do to bring peace to the world? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: He wanted to make sure that we, as a church, presented to the world the opportunity to bring a kind of peace that begins in each one of our hearts. We do see, as Pope Francis said, a world war that’s being fought piecemeal. And so my hope would be that he would be – he would be an agent of peace, looking for ways in which humanity can be challenged, to look for ways in which the differences that we have can be resolved in a peaceful way. You know, the other thing that comes to mind here is that the cardinals came to a decision in just 24 hours. Here we were over – over 130 men representing over 70 nations, and we were able, despite all of the differences that we have in language and culture, to come to a decision in a unified way. Hopefully that is a sign that the world also can work out its difficulties and differences in a way that’s peaceful and that unites humanity. ED O’KEEFE: Do we anticipate that he’ll continue Francis’ legacy of weighing in on global politics, and is he perhaps calling on all of you, as his brother cardinals, to do the same? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Yes, I think, Ed, he feels an obligation, as I think popes have in the modern era, to speak to the issues of the day. Because we live in a world in which there are real challenges globally. There is, I think, a fresh moment for us to examine, what are the human dimensions of immigration. How do we see global warming impacting us? How the issues related to the suffering of humanity should be – should impact all of us, and make all of us aware and participate in solutions. CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Your Eminence, it is Mother’s Day, and I’m curious, what responsibility does the catholic church have to women right now? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Well, it’s a great opportunity to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. I think the important aspect that was begun in many ways by Pope Francis is to recognize the gifts and talents of women. They have to be equal partners in offering leadership in the life of the church. Also, that their voice is heard. They come at life differently through their own experience and enrich the discussion. ED O’KEEFE: But you say there women should be equal partners, but the issue of women ever serving as deacons or priests, of course, is one that even Pope Leo disagrees with. Is this a settled issue, that there will never be that, but that he perhaps continues the elevation of women in other ******** leadership positions? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Well, yes, because I think that what the question comes down to is, how do we give a place in the life of the church, especially in leadership, and also to have the wisdom of women brought forward in the life of the church. Pope Francis has done that in making, for instance, the governor of ******** City, for the first time, a woman. A woman who is the head of a major decastry (ph) for religious, for men and women. And so, he has looked for ways in which the very gifts and talents of women can be put to the service of – the life of the church. And I – I am very sure that Pope Leo XIV will do the same. ED O’KEEFE: Let’s get to the question that I think is on the minds of many Americans still, we can’t quite fathom the fact that an American is now pope. You’ve known him for many years. Both of you are sons of the Midwest. He’s from the south side of Chicago. You were born in Omaha. You now are the cardinal of Chicago. How do you believe his papacy is going to be shaped by his Midwest roots? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Well, I think that he now has a lot on his shoulders. And having been born in the city of big shoulders, I think he’s up to the task. But I also don’t want to underplay the fact that he’s been shaped in his experience of living in Peru. The people in Peru consider him their pope, their compatriot, as he’s also a citizen of Peru. And also he’s has lived on the continent in Europe 12 years here in Rome. So, I think he’s been shaped by all of that. But we’ll take pride in the fact that it all started in Chicago. ED O’KEEFE: And if a year from now we’re trying to measure the Leo effect, maybe specifically on the American catholic church, how are we going to know that it was a success or a failure so far? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Well, I think that, let’s give him time. You know, maybe a year is too quick of a time ******* to make that assessment. It’s a relationship that’s going to grow. And I – I just – I think that someone who speaks like an American to Americans is going to be an opportunity, a fresh opportunity to reintroduce the social teachings of the church in a way that’s going to make us take a second look at all of that as Catholics in the United States. That’s what I’m looking forward to. ED O’KEEFE: And how soon do we think he’ll visit? CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Well, I – it probably won’t be the first one, but we’re going to do some heavy lobbying for Chicago to be on the itinerary when he comes to the United States. ED O’KEEFE: I would – I would think he would stop by. Why wouldn’t he? Cardinal Blase Cupich, of Chicago, the windy city, congratulations and thank you for spending some time with us this weekend. We appreciate it. CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH: Thank you, Ed, for having me. I appreciate it. (END VT) ED O’KEEFE: You can see more from our interview with Cardinal Cupich on our website and our YouTube page. We’ll be right back with a lot more FACE THE NATION. Stay with us. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: We’re delighted to turn now to the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, who’s here making his FACE THE NATION debut. Ambassador, thank you for being here. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON, (U.K. Ambassador to the United States): It’s great to be here. And Happy Mother’s Day to all those moms out there. ED O’KEEFE: Indeed. To all of them wherever they are. I wanted to start with the fact that the United States and the United Kingdom have now announced a framework – a framework for a trade deal that covers all sorts of things, steel, aluminum, cars, beef. You’re scrapping a 20 percent tariff on U.S. beef. You’re raising the quote on its imports. Do you have any sense of how soon this deal is going to be finalized, and do you trust that the United States is going to hold up its end of the bargain? AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Oh, yes, we regard it as finalized. A deal is a deal. And I absolutely have no doubt that the president and his colleagues, Secretary Lutnick and USTR Jamison Greer, having said they would do a deal, have been true to their word. They delivered this deal. And I have absolute confidence that they’ll see it through. And it reflects the conflict – the sort of amazing confident relationship between our two countries and the cordial relationship personally between the president and the prime minister. And now we can build on it. I mean we can look at – look to other trade barriers that we can bring down so as to create more jobs in the United States. And also something very close to my heart. I want to see us build a close U.S./U.K. technology partnership, to invest and build future industries in both our countries, which are science-based and driven by technology. ED O’KEEFE: Right. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: That would be a great gain for both our countries. ED O’KEEFE: And that’s not part of this deal so it requires another round. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Oh, yes. No, no, no, it’s – it’s featured in the deal but it requires now work. ED O’KEEFE: Right. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: To design it. ED O’KEEFE: My read in the British Press – I’m going to pin this on the British press is, that you’ve accepted a worse deal than the U.K. had before, just to get out from the shadow of the tariff threat. Is it that you guys perhaps rushed to be first before all other countries? AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: I don’t – I don’t – literally didn’t understand the logic of that. The fact is that – ED O’KEEFE: Well, you’re paying more tariffs than you were before, right? That’s part of it. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Well, in some cases. But in other cases we’re not. I mean, in some cases we’re down to – to zero. So – and in other cases, for example, in autos, we’ve got absolutely secure quotas for exports to the United States. So, it’s a good deal, and I’m very pleased that we’ve achieved it, but now we have to build on it. ED O’KEEFE: The other tariff – thing that came up this week that has the potential to adversely affect the British economy is the idea of a 100 percent tariff on any movies produced outside the United States. Have you discussed that yet with the administration? Do you have any sense of how that could adversely affect the British film industry? AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Well, we touched on it. But this is American films taking place in Britain. And we want to protect the American film industry. And tariffs, if you can put a tariff on a film, is not going to do that. But whether it be in respect to films or pharmaceuticals that may be coming down the track towards us, we have an agreement in this deal that British interests will be protect alongside of those of the United States. ED O’KEEFE: I want to turn to Russia and Ukraine because tat was a great focus of your prime minister this weekend. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Yes. ED O’KEEFE: He said after the announcement of the proposed ceasefire this weekend that if Putin, quote, “is serious about peace, he has a chance to show it.” But he’s basically ignored the ceasefire proposal and is now, once again, calling for one-on-one talks. I mean do you – is it the assessment of your government that Russia is at all serious about this? AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Look, at face value it’s constructive that he’s offered direct talks for Putin with – with the Ukrainians. But then when you look at the small print, you see what he – you see that he wants his talks. So, as to call into question the very existence of Ukraine as a free democratic and sovereign nation. ED O’KEEFE: Right. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: And in the meantime overnight this weekend we’ve had Russian munitions and drones raining down on Ukraine and killing Ukrainian people. It doesn’t seem serious to us. And we’re very glad that the Ukrainians have embraced this ceasefire, as the president asked them to do. But the truth is that it looks as if President Putin is engaging in brinksmanship with President Trump, and certainly as far as we are concerned in Britain, we only want one president to prevail in this standoff, and that’s President Trump, not President Putin. And that may require, therefore, additional pressure being mounted on Russia in order to bring them to the negotiating table. ED O’KEEFE: And I’m curious, you’ve been around the president in recent days. He’s been clearly charmed by you. And you’ve been talking to the administration about a host of things. Is it – is it your sense that he and his administration has, in essence, turned the corner on the Ukraine/Russia conflict in the last few weeks, siding more now clearly with Ukraine? AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: I think we are at a defining moment in this conflict, this war between – that Russia has launched on Ukraine. And that’s why I think that the administration now needs to consider how it’s going to pursue its goal of peace. That goal can only be realized if Russia, Putin matches what Zelenskyy and the Ukrainians have offered, which is a 30-day ceasefire during which proper negotiations can take place. That’s what we need to see. ED O’KEEFE: Does the United States need to pass a new round of sanctions against Russia if they don’t follow through in the next few days? AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: Well, Senator Lindsey Graham has a bill and – ED O’KEEFE: He does, yes. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: With your (ph) colleagues up on – on The Hill, and think the administering will want to judge the timeliness, the appropriateness of backing that bill. ED O’KEEFE: All right. Ambassador Peter Mandelson, thank you so much for stopping by. Don’t be a stranger. Come again. AMBASSADOR PETER MANDELSON: I’d love to. ED O’KEEFE: All right. Thank you. We’ll be back in a moment. Stay with us. (ANNOUNCEMENTS) ED O’KEEFE: That’s it for us today. Thank you so much for watching. Margaret’s going to be back next Sunday. I’d be remiss if I didn’t say Happy Mother’s Day to mom, to my mother-in- law, to my wife, and to all the mothers at CBS News and those of you watching. Tune in next Sunday to see who’s here to FACE THE NATION. Take care. 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Last ball sunk in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on ‘world’s longest golf course’ Last ball sunk in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on ‘world’s longest golf course’ Golfers taking part in a “bucket list” tournament along the “world’s longest golf course” have sunk their final ball in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Source link #ball #sunk #KalgoorlieBoulder #worlds #longest #golf Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US, China reach deal to cut trade deficit, US officials say, details on Monday US, China reach deal to cut trade deficit, US officials say, details on Monday By Emma Farge and John Revill GENEVA (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported “substantial progress” in U.S. talks with China’s top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up in Geneva. Bessent told reporters that details would be announced on Monday and that U.S. President Donald Trump was fully aware of the results of the “productive talks.” U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who participated in the talks with Bessent, ******** Vice Premier He Lifeng and two ******** vice ministers, described the conclusion as “a deal we struck with our ******** partners” that will help reduce the $1.2 trillion U.S. global goods trade deficit. “And this was, as the Secretary pointed out, a very constructive two days. It’s important to understand how quickly we were able to come to agreement, which reflects that perhaps the differences were not so large as maybe thought,” Greer said, adding that the ******** officials were “tough negotiators” The meeting was the first face-to-face interaction between Bessent, Greer and He since the world’s two largest economies imposed tariffs well above 100% on each other’s goods. Although Bessent has said the bilateral tariffs were too high and needed to come down in a de-escalation move, he did not offer any details of reductions agreed and took no questions from reporters. Earlier, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the ******** were “very, very eager” to engage in discussions and rebalance trade relations with the United States. Hassett also told Fox News that more foreign trade deals could be coming with other countries as soon as this week. Overnight, Trump gave a positive reading of the talks, saying the two sides had negotiated “a total reset… in a friendly, but constructive, manner.” “A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “We want to see, for the good of both China and the U.S., an opening up of China to American business. GREAT PROGRESS MADE!!!,” Trump added, without elaborating on the progress. Speaking on “Sunday Morning Futures” on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo, Hassett said Beijing is eager to re-set trade relations with the United States. “It looks like the ******** are very, very eager to play ball and to re-normalize things,” Hassett said. Story Continues Hassett also said more trade deal announcements could be imminent following last week’s announcement of an agreement with the United Kingdom. He said he had been briefed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on two dozen pending deals in development with USTR Greer. “They all look a little bit like the *** deal but each one is bespoke,” Hassett said. GATED VILLA The negotiating teams met at the gated villa of Switzerland’s U.N. ambassador, overlooking Lake Geneva in the leafy suburb of Cologny. ****** Mercedes vans with sirens shuttled to and from the venue, which was bathed in bright sunshine. Neutral Switzerland was chosen as the venue following approaches by Swiss politicians on recent visits to China and the United States. Washington is seeking to reduce its $295 billion goods trade deficit with Beijing and persuade China to renounce what the United States says is a mercantilist economic model and contribute more to global consumption, a shift that would require politically sensitive domestic reforms. (Reporting by Emma Farge, John Revill and Douglas Gillison; Writing by David Lawder; Editing by Kevin Liffey, Elaine Hardcastle, David Holmes and Bill Berkrot) Source link #China #reach #deal #cut #trade #deficit #officials #details #Monday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

This note-taking app might help you get more organized than ever This note-taking app might help you get more organized than ever Earlier this year, I proudly stated that I had found the ultimate simplification app. It’s called Notion, and it revolutionized my life for a while. Being able to take advantage of powerful AI tools to supercharge my to-do lists was a big time saver, and for that I’m grateful. Despite all this, I slowly found myself moving away from the app. You could call it boredom, but in reality, I think it just became too clunky for me. Homescreen heroes This is part of a regular series of articles exploring the apps that we couldn’t live without. Read them all here. I’ve not given up on all note-taking apps, though. Cue a cute new squirrel (app) that has captured my attention. It goes by the name of Craft, and I love it. Will I stick with it? Only time will tell. But already, in my limited use, I’ve found it simpler and easier to use and have been impressed by the engaging user interface. Craft was launched in November 2020 by Balint Orosz with the specific goal of overcoming the frustration he felt by the process of collecting, expressing, and sharing his thoughts. Now, he says, “I can rely on it [Craft] wherever I am and whenever I need it. The ability to structure docs with pages and cards means I can use different organizational methods to write longer documents while still giving me control and clarity over the content.” Sounds impressive. Let’s dive into what it can do and whether you might find it helpful. You may like (Image credit: Future) Creating stylish documents Craft lets you create documents that contain text, images, files, collections, tasks, whiteboards, and more. In essence, it’s a personal notebook that can contain all your ideas, thoughts, workings, and doodles. The likes of Notion and Google Docs might offer similar functionality, but Craft is, in my opinion, the easiest to use, especially when working on a smartphone. Inserted items act like blocks, which can be dragged and dropped anywhere in the document. If you’ve ever used Squarespace or Wix, then you can imagine how it works. This type of functionality makes the process of laying out a document as natural as moving items around on a physical surface. To further format the layout, Craft offers pre-made templates, styles, and backgrounds. Adjustments happen instantly and can easily be changed back. The formatting of text is something I was most impressed by. Not only is it possible to change the color of text, but you can also fill text with gradients. This might not be appropriate for professional documents but looks engaging when presenting ideas. (Image credit: Future) Getting things done Along with creating documents and getting thoughts down on ‘paper’, Craft excels at integrating tasks into your documents and workflows. I find myself keeping to-do lists in various spreadsheets, written on bits of paper, and in my email inbox. None of these are connected, joined up, or particularly related to the pieces of work that I’m actually creating. This seriously frustrates me. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. So, how does Craft help with this? Well, assuming you create the majority of your documents inside Craft, you’ll be able to consolidate and streamline your tasks and lists directly into those documents. All it requires is inserting a ‘task’ element into your document, followed by populating it with items. Each item can then be interacted with so that when you’ve completed a task, it can be ‘checked’ and subsequently forgotten about. I particularly love the ability to assign a date to each task item. This then populates the calendar section of the app, which lists out all of the tasks you need to complete each day. This can then function as a daily to-do list rather than having to jump into each document to see what’s left to do. The only thing I’d say is that you must wholeheartedly commit to this process if you want to reap maximum gains. (Image credit: Future) Should I get Craft Plus or stick with the free version? One of the things I love about Craft is that the free version contains all the same features as the Plus alternative. More specifically, all element types, formatting tools, and task features are very much present. The only difference is that the free subscription limits the number of documents that can be created, the amount of storage space, and the number of AI requests that can be made. You can think of Craft Free as a complete experience, but only for occasional use. If you plan on using Craft on a regular basis, then you’ll need Plus. Thankfully, it only costs $7.99/£10 per month. You can also take advantage of group or friends and family discounts if you’d like to save a little bit of money. Craft is available to download on iOS, but unfortunately, there’s no native Android version. Source link #notetaking #app #organized Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump gifted Qatar super plane as Air Force One Trump gifted Qatar super plane as Air Force One U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for travel back to Washington, D.C., at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. May 4, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters President Donald Trump is preparing to accept a luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar, which he will use as Air Force One, four sources familiar with the planning confirmed to NBC News. The plane, a Boeing 747-8 jet, is set to be transferred to Trump’s presidential library foundation at the conclusion of his second White House term, two sources confirmed to NBC. The administration will retrofit the plane so it can be used in Trump’s official capacity as president. The lavish gift is likely to raise questions from legal scholars and experts surrounding the legality of the move. Read more CNBC politics coverage A new commercial Boeing 747-800 costs roughly $400 million, according to data from 2019, the most recent year for which data is publicly available. The White House and Department of Justice did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment. ABC News first reported on the plans. Reports of the move comes as Trump is set to travel to the Middle East this week, including a stop in Qatar, for the first foreign trip of his second term. Trump struck a deal during his first term to modernize two Boeing 747s to be used as the new Air Force One aircraft. But the fixed-price contract with Boeing has gone more than $2 billion over budget amid repeated delays. The planes may not be completed until at least 2027. Trump this year expressed frustration over the Boeing delays and said he was weighing alternatives. “We may buy a plane or get a plane, or something,” he said in February, according to a Reuters report at the time, while touring a Qatari 747 at Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in January that the company was working with DOGE lead and key Trump ally Elon Musk on delivering the planes sooner. CNBC reported earlier this month that the U.S. was working with L3Harris Technologies to modify a used Qatari Boeing 747 to possibly become a new U.S. presidential plane. NBC News contributed reporting. Source link #Trump #gifted #Qatar #super #plane #Air #Force Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump gifted Qatar super plane as Air Force One Trump gifted Qatar super plane as Air Force One U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for travel back to Washington, D.C., at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. May 4, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters President Donald Trump is preparing to accept a luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar, which he will use as Air Force One, four sources familiar with the planning confirmed to NBC News. The plane, a Boeing 747-8 jet, is set to be transferred to Trump’s presidential library foundation at the conclusion of his second White House term, two sources confirmed to NBC. The administration will retrofit the plane so it can be used in Trump’s official capacity as president. The lavish gift is likely to raise questions from legal scholars and experts surrounding the legality of the move. Read more CNBC politics coverage A new commercial Boeing 747-800 costs roughly $400 million, according to data from 2019, the most recent year for which data is publicly available. The White House and Department of Justice did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment. ABC News first reported on the plans. Reports of the move comes as Trump is set to travel to the Middle East this week, including a stop in Qatar, for the first foreign trip of his second term. Trump struck a deal during his first term to modernize two Boeing 747s to be used as the new Air Force One aircraft. But the fixed-price contract with Boeing has gone more than $2 billion over budget amid repeated delays. The planes may not be completed until at least 2027. Trump this year expressed frustration over the Boeing delays and said he was weighing alternatives. “We may buy a plane or get a plane, or something,” he said in February, according to a Reuters report at the time, while touring a Qatari 747 at Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in January that the company was working with DOGE lead and key Trump ally Elon Musk on delivering the planes sooner. CNBC reported earlier this month that the U.S. was working with L3Harris Technologies to modify a used Qatari Boeing 747 to possibly become a new U.S. presidential plane. NBC News contributed reporting. Source link #Trump #gifted #Qatar #super #plane #Air #Force Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Time to enjoy it’ – Lamine Yamal revels in Barcelona’s Clasico win over Real Madrid – Barca Blaugranes ‘Time to enjoy it’ – Lamine Yamal revels in Barcelona’s Clasico win over Real Madrid – Barca Blaugranes ‘Time to enjoy it’ – Lamine Yamal revels in Barcelona’s Clasico win over Real Madrid Barca BlaugranesBarcelona are about to win LaLiga, and Real Madrid let them after a wild Clásico ESPNCarlo Ancelotti: “We made defensive errors that cost us the game” Managing MadridBarcelona beat Real Madrid in seven-goal El Clasico thriller: Live updates and reaction – The Athletic The New York TimesBarcelona 4-3 Real Madrid: El Clásico – as it happened The Guardian Source link #Time #enjoy #Lamine #Yamal #revels #Barcelonas #Clasico #win #Real #Madrid #Barca #Blaugranes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is “going to be a voice” for issues like immigration, climate change Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is “going to be a voice” for issues like immigration, climate change Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said Sunday that he expects Pope Leo XIV “feels an obligation,” to speak to the issues of the day amid “real challenges globally” — from immigration to climate change. “I think he’s going to be a voice for all of those things, simply because we’re talking about, in many ways, the survival of the human race,” Cupich said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, was selected Thursday by the cardinal electors of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pontiff to hail from the U.S. Pope Leo gave his first blessing on Sunday, and he will be will be inaugurated at a mass in St. Peter’s Square next week. The Chicago-born pope who is also a citizen of Peru has shared posts on social media about political issues for years, including criticism of the Trump administration’s stances on immigration, while advocating for stronger support for migrants. Asked by CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe whether Pope Leo would continue the late Pope Francis’ legacy of weighing in on global politics, and call on all Cardinals to do the same, Cupich said he expects Leo will do so, like other popes have in the modern era. “There is, I think, a fresh moment for us to examine, what are the human dimensions of immigration? How do we see global warming impacting us? How the issues related to the sufferings of humanity should impact all of us and make all of us aware and participate in solutions,” Cupich said. On immigration, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Trump administration have differed on how the U.S. should enforce its immigration law. Cupich said the bishops have always argued that countries have an obligation and right to defend their borders, but have advocated for a “comprehensive immigration plan.” “So our main focus is, how do we fix a broken system,” Cupich said, adding that until that happens, “how do we, in a very human way, address those who have come into our country seeking a better life.” Meanwhile, President Trump celebrated the election of the first U.S.-born Pope on Thursday, calling it a “Great Honor” for the U.S. that Leo was selected as the first American pontiff. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope,” Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social, noting that he looks forward to meeting him. “What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country.” Before becoming Pope, Leo had shared on social media criticism of Vice President JD Vance, posting a National Catholic Reporter article that criticized Vance’s response to a question on immigration, while quoting the article’s headline: “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.” Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with Pope Francis last month, just one day before Francis’ death. The meeting came after the two men had sharp disagreements on immigration as the pontiff had long condemned the Trump administration’s approach. The vice president told Hugh Hewitt last week that having an U.S.-born pope is a “great thing,” while adding that “I try not to play the politicization of the Pope game.” “I’m sure he’s going to say a lot of things that I love. I’m sure he’ll say some things that I disagree with,” Vance said. “But I’ll continue to pray for him and the Church despite it all and through it all, and that’ll be the way that I handle it.” While Leo is seen as progressive on a number of social issues, he’s seen as conservative on church doctrine for his opposition to ordaining women as deacons, among other things. Asked about the church’s responsibility to women, Cupich said as Pope, Francis “looked for ways in which the very gifts and talents of women can be put to the service of the life of the Church.” He added that Francis understood that there is room for women to exercise authority in the life of the Church outside of Holy Orders. “He’s opened the door,” Cupich said of Francis. “And I am very sure that Pope Leo XIV will do the same.” Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Chicagos #Cardinal #Cupich #Pope #Leo #XIV #voice #issues #immigration #climate #change Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Barcelona down Real 4-3 in Clasico to home in on title Barcelona down Real 4-3 in Clasico to home in on title Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick bit it was not enough for Real Madrid as they went down 4-3 to Barcelona in a potentially title-deciding clash. Source link #Barcelona #Real #Clasico #home #title Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wall Street strategists say stock market’s pain won’t end with Trump trade deals Wall Street strategists say stock market’s pain won’t end with Trump trade deals President Trump said last week that it was a good time to invest in the stock market. But Wall Street strategists told Yahoo Finance that volatility may not be over for equities despite more investor optimism surrounding trade deals. “Right now, we’re not out of the woods. I don’t think it’s necessarily a ‘pound the table’ time to buy stocks per se,” Brian Vendig, MJP chief investment officer, told Yahoo Finance in an interview on Friday morning. “In the short term, this volatility is not going away.” During Thursday’s unveiling of a ***-US trade deal, stocks climbed to session highs as Trump talked up more deals to come, along with a tax bill making its way through Congress. “You better go out and buy stock now,” he said. “This country will be like a rocket ship that’s straight up.” The focus this weekend is Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s meeting with ******** officials. Trump has hinted at lowering the tariff rate on ******** imports, which currently sits at 145%, to 80%. Read more: The latest news and updates on Trump’s tariffs Investors may be optimistic that a US-China deal will lead to similar agreements with other countries. But the question is how fast these deals will come. The Trump administration’s 90-day tariff pause will end on July 9. “The biggest risk is time,” Vendig said. “If these things don’t happen appropriately or efficiently over the next 60 days, the biggest risk to the US economy [is] not only in the psychological concerns around demand, but it’s also inventory levels.” Los Angeles and Long Beach ports are seeing significant drops in expected cargo ships arriving this week due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The Port of Los Angeles expects a 35% decline in arrivals this week compared to the same ******* one year ago. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) · Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Indeed, ******** exports to the US tumbled in April from a year earlier, while its trade with other countries increased. “Some of the damage is already taking place,” William Dudley, former president of the New York Federal Reserve, told Yahoo Finance. “We’ve already set the stage for supply chain frictions that will be plaguing the US economy over the coming months, even if we negotiate trade deals with these foreign countries,” he added. Read more: 5 ways to tariff-proof your finances Although hard data like the most recent monthly government jobs report has yet to signal a significant economic slowdown, soft data like consumer surveys are flashing warning signs. American workers are the least confident they’ve been in over four years about finding a new job if they become unemployed. Consumer confidence has hovered at its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic. President Trump speaks with reporters in front of the West Wing of the White House on May 8. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) · ASSOCIATED PRESS Meanwhile, some companies have pulled their outlooks this earnings season, citing the unpredictability of US tariff policy. Story Continues “There is some level of uncertainty that has been already injected in the system and probably will be difficult to undo,” Vanguard chief economist Roger Aliaga-Díaz said. Aliaga-Díaz said he will be looking at inflation prints, among other data, for signs of tariff impacts and a potential economic slowdown. “We’re going to see that price shock first,” he said. “That is going to eventually turn into a slowdown in activity that is in consumer spending data more toward the back end of the year.” To be sure, some market watchers think early signs are that Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs won’t be as punitive as initially thought. That could at least limit the downside to stocks. “I wouldn’t say that retesting the lows is out of the question by any means,” Baird Private Wealth Management investment strategist Ross Mayfield said, “but only if the administration gives some evidence that they’re going to lean back into that more restrictive trade environment.” Still, given the uncertainty, investors should favor defensive plays, or stocks that are more recession-proof, right now, Truist co-chief investment officer and chief market strategist Keith Lerner told Yahoo Finance. “Everything that’s going on with Washington — it’s complicated is the main thing,” Lerner said. He prefers sectors such as Utilities and Communications Services. “At this point, why should we be paying a peak multiple given the wide range of outcomes?” Ines Ferre is a senior business reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X at @ines_ferre. Click here for the latest stock market news and in-depth analysis, including events that move stocks Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance Source link #Wall #Street #strategists #stock #markets #pain #wont #Trump #trade #deals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Sabu dies at 60 years old – Cageside Seats Sabu dies at 60 years old – Cageside Seats Sabu dies at 60 years old Cageside SeatsECW Legend Sabu Reportedly Dies At 60 Sports IllustratedECW and WWE Legend Sabu Passes Away at 60: Report Yahoo SportsBREAKING Legendary wrestler Sabu dies less than two weeks after last match Daily StarPro Wrestling Legend Sabu Dies At Age 60 Wrestling Headlines Source link #Sabu #dies #years #Cageside #Seats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says is he ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally” in Istanbul on Thursday for talks over ending the war. His post came shortly after Donald Trump demanded Ukraine agree to Putin’s offer of direct talks between the two countries in Turkey. “There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally,” Zelensky wrote. He had earlier said his country was open to talks with Russia but only after a ceasefire was in place. Western powers have called for a 30-day pause in fighting to begin on Monday after European leaders spearheading the so-called “coalition of the willing” met in Kyiv on Saturday. Putin’s offer of direct talks followed that intervention. On Sunday Trump then posted on social media that Ukraine should agree to this “immediately” and it would provide clarity on whether there was a way to end the war. “At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible, and if it is not, European leaders, and the US, will know where everything stands, and can proceed accordingly” he said, adding: “Have the meeting, now!” Source link #Zelensky #offers #meet #Putin #Trump #demands #Ukraine #hold #direct #talks #Russia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15, mostly women and kids Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15, mostly women and kids Israeli strikes have killed 15 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. Two of the weekend strikes hit tents in the southern city of Khan Younis, each killing two children and their parents, according to Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies. Another seven people were killed in strikes elsewhere, including a man and his child in a Gaza City neighbourhood, according to hospitals and Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Israeli military says it only targets militants and tries to avoid harming civilians. It blames ****** for civilian deaths in the 19-month-old war because the militants are embedded in densely populated areas. There was no immediate Israeli comment on the latest strikes. Israel has sealed Gaza off from all imports, including food, medicine and emergency shelter, for over 10 weeks in what it says is a pressure tactic aimed at forcing ****** to release hostages. Israel resumed its offensive in March, shattering a ceasefire that had facilitated the release of more than 30 hostages. The UN and aid groups say food and other supplies are running low and hunger is widespread. Children carrying empty bottles raced after a water tanker in a devastated area of northern Gaza on Sunday. Residents of the built-up Shati refugee camp said the water was brought by a charity from elsewhere in Gaza. Without it, they rely on wells that are salty and often polluted. “I am forced to drink salty water, I have no choice,” said Mahmoud Radwan. “This causes intestinal disease, and there’s no medicine to treat it.” COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of ************ civilian affairs, says enough aid entered during a two-month ceasefire this year and that two of the three main water lines from Israel are still functioning. Aid groups say the humanitarian crisis is worse than at any time in the 19-month war. US President Donald Trump, whose administration has voiced full support for Israel’s actions, is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this week in a regional tour that will not include Israel. Talks between ****** and the US administration regarding a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave were underway, a senior ************ official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday. The war began when ******-led militants attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing some 1200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 hostage. Fifty-nine hostages are still inside Gaza, around a third of them believed to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Israel’s offensive has killed over 52,800 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were combatants or civilians. The offensive has destroyed vast areas of the territory and displaced some 90 per cent of its population of around two million. In a separate development, Israel said it retrieved the remains of a soldier killed in a 1982 battle in southern Lebanon after he had been classified as missing for more than four decades. The recovery of Sergeant First Class Tzvi Feldman’s remains brought more closure to a case that has plagued Israel for years. The Israeli military said his remains were recovered from deep inside Syria, without providing further details. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Feldman’s surviving siblings on Sunday. He told them that the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad late last year led to an “opportunity” that allowed the military and the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, to gather additional intelligence and eventually locate and retrieve the body. Feldman went missing, along with five other Israeli soldiers, in a battle with Syrian forces in the Lebanese town of Sultan Yaaqoub. with Reuters Source link #Israeli #strikes #Gaza #kill #women #kids Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced, pre-orders open ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced, pre-orders open Hamster shared the news that its releasing ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 on Nintendo Switch with a new physical release and pre-orders are open. Source link #ACA #NeoGeo #Selection #Vol #Nintendo #Switch #physical #releases #announced #preorders #open Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I Asked ChatGPT Whether or Not I Should Buy a Used Car in 2025, Here’s What It Said I Asked ChatGPT Whether or Not I Should Buy a Used Car in 2025, Here’s What It Said Unless you’re a car collector, having to buy a new car can come with a sense of dread at the big expense. Add in the confusion about how new and forthcoming tariffs on foreign trading partners may affect the costs of car manufacturing, and even the price of gas, and this year could feel like a really stressful time to buy a new car. Advertisement: High Yield Savings Offers Powered by Money.com – Yahoo may earn commission from the links above. Check Out: I’m a Car Expert: These 6 SUVs Are the Best Frugal Buys of 2025 Read Next: The New Retirement Problem Boomers Are Facing However, what about used cars? To get a simple answer to this potentially complex question, I asked ChatGPT whether or not I should buy a used car in 2025, and here is what it said. Ever the analyst, ChatGPT didn’t give me a straight answer, but instead suggested that anyone thinking about buying a car this year consider the following facts: Lower Initial Cost: Used cars are “significantly cheaper than new vehicles,” ChatGPT pointed out, which means you pay less upfront and monthly than if you buy a new car. Reduced Depreciation: Your new car starts losing value in its first year — as much as 20% to 30%. “A used car helps you avoid this steep depreciation,” ChatGPT said. Lower Insurance Costs: Insurance premiums can be steep on new cars, and are typically lower on used cars, “potentially saving you hundreds per year.” Availability: Post-pandemic supply chain issues are stabilizing by 2025, making used cars more abundant, and potentially more affordable. Those factors above aren’t the only ones to weigh. From current economic uncertainty to technology, maintenance and other costs, cars can come with unexpected costs. The most important factors to consider, according to ChatGPT, are: Interest Rates: Interest rates “remain unpredictable,” ChatGPT wrote. High interest rates could put new cars out of range and make used cars a more frugal bet. Reliability and Maintenance Costs: On the other hand, used cars are often older models that might need more frequent repairs, and are likely out of warranty, which could cost you more in surprise expenses. Fuel Efficiency and Technology: Newer cars, particularly hybrids and electric vehicles, “might offer long-term fuel savings and advanced safety features, offsetting their higher initial cost,” ChatGPT wrote. Economic Conditions: First, ChatGPT warned me to make sure I consider my own economic situation, such as job security and my overall financial stability. Then, it suggested I consider “inflation trends” and pointed out that “opting for the less expensive used car might reduce financial stress.” Story Continues ChatGPT also mentioned how tariffs will also impact the cost of cars, citing that major car companies, like General Motors, are projecting billions of dollars in increased costs to make cars from tariffs alone, which will surely be passed on to consumers. Ford Motors also expects vehicle prices to rise in the latter half of 2025, as a result. New Car Prices: The end result of this is that “the added costs from tariffs are making new cars more expensive, which may push more buyers toward the used car market.” Used Car Demand and Prices: The trickle-down effect of more expensive new cars is that demand for used cars increases, as do their prices. “However, they may still offer better value compared to new cars affected by tariffs,” ChatGPT wrote. Financing Costs: Finally, since higher interest rates are still making auto loans more expensive, this could affect both new and used car purchases. When Buying a Used Car Makes Sense Your main goal is to reduce debt or monthly payments. You have enough savings to handle repairs and maintenance. You plan to drive the car until it’s no longer economical to repair, thus “fully capitalizing on its reduced depreciation.” When a New Car Might Be Better If you prefer advanced safety features and fuel-efficient technologies that are available in newer car models. You have strong credit, which can get you the best financing deals. You intend to keep the vehicle for many years, spreading out depreciation. “In 2025, if you are looking to optimize your personal finances, buying a used car typically remains the better financial choice–provided you carefully select a reliable model, factor in ongoing maintenance costs, and manage financing wisely,” ChatGPT concluded. Ultimately, each individual will need to weigh their current financial situation and goals. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: I Asked ChatGPT Whether or Not I Should Buy a Used Car in 2025, Here’s What It Said Source link #Asked #ChatGPT #Buy #Car #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Barrasso: ‘I don’t believe’ suggested habeas corpus suspension will ‘come to Congress’ – The Hill Barrasso: ‘I don’t believe’ suggested habeas corpus suspension will ‘come to Congress’ – The Hill Barrasso: ‘I don’t believe’ suggested habeas corpus suspension will ‘come to Congress’ The HillBarrasso doesn’t expect habeas corpus to ever become an issue PoliticoSen. John Barrasso dodges when asked whether he would support suspending habeas corpus NBC NewsWhat is habeas corpus, the legal procedure Trump is considering suspending? CNNTrump team mulls suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus to speed deportations. Can it? AP News Source link #Barrasso #dont #suggested #habeas #corpus #suspension #Congress #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dogs & goats can’t stop Pedersen regaining pink at Giro Dogs & goats can’t stop Pedersen regaining pink at Giro After two days when crashes floored the *********** challenge at the Giro d’Italia, not even dogs and goats on the road could this time disrupt their top hopes on the last day of the great race’s Grande Partenza in Albania. And neither could those four-legged interlopers stop the brilliant Mads Pedersen reclaiming the leader’s pink jersey on Sunday after an eventful third stage of the Italian Grand Tour. Denmark’s former world champ Pedersen won a bunch sprint for the second time in three days to reclaim the jersey he had held after the opening stage, only for race favourite Primoz Roglic to wear it for just a day following his time trial win on Saturday. Denmark’s Lidl-Trek ace Pedersen edged out New Zealander Corbin Strong by just half a wheel at the end of the hilly 160km trek around the Albanian coastal city of Vlore to put himself back in pink, now just nine seconds ahead of Roglic thanks to the 10-second winning time bonus he picked up. After Jay Vine had crashed on Friday and Luke Plapp in the time trial on Saturday, there were no further calamities for the 14-strong *********** contingent, but Plapp looked to be still feeling the effects of his spill as he trekked home nearly six-and-a-half minutes off the pace. But Michael Storer, the Tudor Pro team leader who’s the best hope for *********** success, was in sprightly mood in the mountains, shooting off briefly for one attack, and finished among the main bunch to still lie ninth overall, 36 seconds behind as the race prepares to move to the Italian mainland after its Albanian adventure. And it was an adventure. On Sunday, Pedersen’s charge to victory was nearly disrupted when a dog sped across the road with just a couple of kilometres remaining as the peloton began to hit top speed. Earlier it had been a few goats who scampered across a road with riders having to swerve to avoid them. New Zealand cyclist Dion Smith almost ended in a ditch, noting with a laugh: “First time for a goat for me … Luckily I stayed up.” Among the Australians, Chris Hamilton (Team Picnic PostNL) climbed strongly in an early breakaway and came home safely in the main bunch, as did 2022 winner Jai Hindley (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe), who leaves Albania only 48 seconds down in 15th overall. Vine, third in the time trial, again looked to be well recovered from opening day ****** as he finished among the main peloton. “Wow, to have two stage victories already and now back in the pink, that’s exactly what we wanted today,” Pedersen said. “Everyone from the team did a super amazing job on the climb and before. And then it was about controlling as far as we could.” The race now makes the short transfer across the Adriatic to Puglia, where the race will resume on Tuesday after a rest day with a mostly flat 189km route from Alberobello to Lecce and a probable sprint finish, where Aussie Kaden Groves will be hoping to feature. Source link #Dogs #goats #stop #Pedersen #regaining #pink #Giro Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘People are starting to feel betrayed’: Gov. Beshear slams Trump's crushing impact on rural America ‘People are starting to feel betrayed’: Gov. Beshear slams Trump's crushing impact on rural America ‘People are starting to feel betrayed’: Gov. Beshear slams Trump’s crushing impact on rural America Source link #People #starting #feel #betrayed #Gov #Beshear #slams #Trump039s #crushing #impact #rural #America Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home – Reuters Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home – Reuters Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Indian #air #force #losses #part #combat #pilots #home #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Origin calls set to dominate next round of NRL matches Origin calls set to dominate next round of NRL matches KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 11 OF THE NRL SEASON NEWCASTLE TO SEE WHAT THEY’VE PAID FOR Dylan Brown will face the Knights for the first time since signing the richest deal in NRL history with the club. Newcastle shelled out $13 million for the Parramatta five-eighth over 10 seasons, but need to outgun him on Friday to get their season back on track. CAN CANTERBURY KEEP PUTTING ABSENCES ASIDE? Jaeman Salmon has joined the Bulldogs’ sidelined brigade, with a fractured ankle making him the fourth back-rower unavailable for the clash with the Roosters. Nothing seems to be stopping the Bulldogs this season, though, as they remain a win clear at the top. DEARDEN VERSUS DCE BEFORE ORIGIN TEAMS NAMED Daly Cherry-Evans will almost certainly be Queensland’s halfback for Origin I, but there is a case for Tom Dearden to be in the team. The two face off in Townsville on Saturday night, before selectors name their squad on Sunday. CRONULLA FACE LITMUS TEST AGAINST STORM The Sharks have been below their best to start the year, but still sit fifth after 10 rounds. Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall are on-song as halves, but face the toughest test in the NRL against Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster at Melbourne. WHICH WAY WILL NSW GO? Blues coach Laurie Daley has many decisions to make before he names his team next weekend. There are decisions to be made at fullback, in the centres and halves … and that’s all before he decides whether Jake Trbojevic stays on as captain. Source link #Origin #calls #set #dominate #NRL #matches Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]