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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are SAVAGED on SNL in *** trade deal joke – Daily Mail Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are SAVAGED on SNL in *** trade deal joke – Daily Mail Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are SAVAGED on SNL in *** trade deal joke Daily MailPrince Harry, Meghan Markle brutally roasted on ‘SNL’ as Colin Jost says *** wants the US to ‘keep’ the royals Page SixColin Jost jokes Harry and Meghan key to ***-US trade deal: ‘Britain demands we keep these two’ The Independent‘SNL’ Takes Subtle Swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Ongoing U.K. Security Case Us WeeklySNL fires politically charged ridicule of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Geo.tv Source link #Prince #Harry #Meghan #Markle #SAVAGED #SNL #trade #deal #joke #Daily #Mail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Foreign tourist boycott begins, as businesses brace for impact Foreign tourist boycott begins, as businesses brace for impact Kaia Matheny (left) and Nora Lamphiear (right), co-owners of Adrift Restaurant in Anacortes, Washington. Kaia Matheny. Anacortes, a small coastal town in Washington state, typically bustles with tourists during the summer months. But local business owners like Kaia Matheny are bracing for less foot traffic — and a financial hit — this year as tensions around trade and concerns about immigration policy push foreigners to reconsider the U.S. as a travel destination. Matheny is the co-owner of Adrift Restaurant, a nautical themed farm-to-table eatery in downtown Anacortes. The town, a gateway to the San Juan islands, is a two-hour drive south of Vancouver. She’s seen sales fall amid fewer customers from Canada, which is generally the U.S.’ top source of international visitors. Air and land arrivals from Canadians fell 14% and 32%, respectively, in March compared to the same time in 2024, according to Tourism Economics. A sharp decline in foot traffic among foreign tourists looks set to persist through summer, data shows. Matheny is “wary” about what that will mean during peak season, which typically kicks off in June. Tourism “won’t be what it is usually,” Matheny said. “We’ll batten down the hatches and make the best of it.” A ‘quickly souring’ travel outlook Tourism is a big U.S. export: Foreign visitors spent more than $180 billion here in 2024, more than all agricultural exports combined, said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. However, international visits to the U.S. fell 12% year-over-year in March, according to Oxford Economics. It’s not just Canada: Visits from Western Europe, Asia and South America — historically the U.S.’ highest-value travel markets — are also down by double-digit percentages, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Data suggests the weakness will persist through the summer. Air bookings for overseas summer travel to the U.S. are pacing about 10% behind the same time last year, according to Tourism Economics, which is affiliated with Oxford Economics. (These were bookings made as of March.) Canada and Mexico are worse, data show. Summer bookings from Canada to the U.S. are down more than 30%, for example. “Foreign visitations to the US are the largest services export in the country and the outlook is quickly souring,” Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, wrote in a research note published in May. The loss in international tourism is expected to cost the U.S. economy $10 billion this year compared to 2024, said Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics. The U.S. Travel Association pegs the potential loss at an even higher $21 billion in 2025, if current travel trends continue. “It’s alarming,” Freeman said. Many businesses and destinations “count on the international visitor, in particular.” The tourism pullback appears to be “more a U.S. issue right now” rather than a broad global weakness in travel, since other regions are seeing positive tourism growth, said Lorraine Sileo, senior analyst and founder of Phocuswright Research, a market research firm. Domestic tourism isn’t poised to pick up the slack — the market was slowing heading into 2025 and the “revenge travel” trend, which had propelled Americans to travel due to pent-up demand after Covid-19 lockdowns, has largely been played out, she said. “I don’t think it’s all doom and gloom for the U.S. travel industry,” Sileo said. “But it’ll be a tough year.” Travelers have ‘a great deal of fear’ U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Newark Liberty International Airport. Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Many factors underpin the decline in international visitors, travel experts said. For one, President Donald Trump has announced several rounds of tariffs, sparking fears of a global trade war and raising the average import duties to the highest level since the early 1900s. Trade wars are “intrinsically combative” with the international community, Sacks said. In early April, China issued a risk alert for tourists heading to the U.S., citing deteriorating economic relations and domestic security. Several European nations also recently issued U.S. travel advisories, citing reasons such as heightened border security and potential issues around travel documents. More from Personal Finance: There are ‘workarounds’ to the REAL ID, experts say Where young adults are most likely to live with parents 4 big ways to save on your next trip Trump has also drawn the ire of ********* citizens and lawmakers through repeated suggestions that Canada become the 51st U.S. state, experts said. Likewise for Greenland, which is part of Denmark. “Now is also the time to choose Canada,” former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a speech in February. “It might mean changing your summer vacation plans to stay here in Canada and explore the many national and provincial parks, historical sites and tourist destinations our great country has to offer,” he added. Searches conducted in March and April from Canadians for travel to the U.S. dropped 50% from 2024, according to Beyond, a data provider on the global short-term rental market. “We saw a nearly immediate drop in ********* search activity after the tariff news broke back in February,” Julie Brinkman, CEO of Beyond, wrote in an e-mail. “While interest in the U.S. dropped, Mexico saw a 35% increase in searches. That tells us travelers aren’t canceling trips — they’re choosing new destinations.” Anecdotes on social media support that notion. “Proud to say we’ve cancelled 3 US based cruises over the next 2 years and instead will be vacationing in Europe and Canada,” one Reddit commenter wrote recently. Growing concern tied to U.S. immigration policy is perhaps the most consequential development in recent months, experts said. “Whether fair or not, a perception is taking hold that more people are being detained, more devices [are] being searched and legal travelers [are] being deported back to their origin country,” Freeman said. “That creates a great deal of fear.” Business profits fall ‘sharply’ amid lost customers Nationally, small and mid-sized business profits have already “deteriorated sharply” amid the travel slowdown, said Aaron Terrazas, an economist at Gusto, a payroll and benefits provider. The share of “tourism” companies that are profitable fell to 32% in April 2025, down from 41% and 43% in April 2024 and 2023, respectively, according to Gusto. The category includes tour operators, condo or time-share agencies and ticket or reservation agencies. The share of profitable “accommodation” businesses fell to 36%, down from 44% and 45%, Gusto found. The category includes small hotels and motels, guesthouses, cottages and cabins, and RV parks and campgrounds. Tourists visit the Charging Bull of Wall Street in lower Manhattan on March 28, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Slower customer traffic — and lost income — are the main culprits, rather than an increase in expenses from inflation or labor costs, Terrazas said. The erosion in profitability and revenue is “unusually sharp and unusually sudden, particularly for a time of year when we normally start to see travel pick up,” Terrazas said. “There’s no obvious reason why domestic travel would collapse so sharply and so suddenly in a single month, whereas for international travel there are more obvious explanations.” The longer the slowdown continues, the greater the odds businesses will be forced to make tough choices and potentially cut staff, Terrazas said. Foreign visitations to the US are the largest services export in the country and the outlook is quickly souring. Ryan Sweet chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics Financial losses come at a time when the U.S. hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels of travel, further pressuring businesses that rely on tourism, Freeman said. The U.S. welcomed 72 million foreign visitors in 2024, shy of the 78 million in 2019, he said. While non-residents account for less than 10% of all U.S. tourism demand, they are far more “lucrative” spenders, Freeman said. The average overseas visitor spends more than $4,000 per person per visit, eight times more than the average American tourist spends domestically, Freeman said. The average ********* and ******** tourist spends $1,200 per visit. ‘It’s a community impact’ Less foreign travel will have a disproportionate impact on certain areas. Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Miami; New York; Orlando, Florida; and San Francisco, for example, account for the largest share of foreign tourists, said Sweet of Oxford Economics. While New York has a large, diverse economy that can likely absorb a tourism loss without going into recession, the same probably isn’t true of places like Las Vegas or Honolulu, he said. Tourists take photos near the Las Vegas strip. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images “These economies are very, very sensitive to tourism,” said Sweet. “This is their main economic driver.” So far, Matheny, the co-owner of Adrift Restaurant, has seen monthly sales fall 4% relative to last year — not a “huge” decrease, but a “noticeable” one, she said. The restaurant has had to cut its buying by an equivalent amount, she said. That in turn hurts the local economy in Anacortes, since the restaurant sources the bulk of its food from local farms and fisheries — hurting their bottom lines, too, said Matheny. “It’s a community impact,” she said. Source link #Foreign #tourist #boycott #begins #businesses #brace #impact Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

British-Israeli hostage ‘so happy’ to be in *** British-Israeli hostage ‘so happy’ to be in *** Lucy Manning Special correspondent PA Media Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari has told BBC News she is “so happy” to be in the *** and is thankful to those here who campaigned for her release from Gaza. The 28-year-old was released from ****** captivity after being held for more than 15 months after she was kidnapped from her home in southern Israel on 7 October 2023. Ms Damari, who is visiting the *** for the first time since her release in January, said she was happy to be “home finally”, as she was surrounded by supporters outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “Thank you to everyone for praying for me, and shouting my name without knowing me. I don’t really have the words to say how thankful I am for that,” she told the crowd. “I’m home finally, and with you it’s more than a home. It’s like a family,” she said, adding with a smile that she hopes Spurs will win today. Some 59 hostages remain in Gaza, with about 21 thought to still be alive. “They need to bring the hostages back now. It’s not something to talk about, they just need to bring them home,” Ms Damari told the BBC. Later she said that at times she never thought she would make it back to the *** and that she was thankful to everyone in Britain who campaigned for her and her mother Mandy, originally from South London, who led efforts to get her released. Dressed in a Spurs shirt, Ms Damari hugged her mum, who said: “I’m so glad she’s back and so glad she’s here with people who supported her all the time.” The British-Israeli national was shot in the leg and hand when she was dragged from her home on Kinbutz Kfar Aza on 7 October. ****** also shot and killed her dog. She was taken from the safe room of her house with her friends Ziv and Gali Berman. The 27-year-old twins are still being held by ****** and Ms Damari said she is doing all she can to get them and the other 59 hostages – not all of them alive – back to their families in Israel. Emily pictured with Tottenham Hotspur footballer James Maddison Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said while they had believed 24 hostages were still alive, there was now uncertainty about the fate of three of them. Outside the stadium, Ms Damari held a banner showing her two friends and told the crowd: “May the 59 hostages be home soon. Gali and Ziv Berman are very, very close friends of mine, and I hope they bring him home. Today.” Her mother Mandy said: “We need all the 59 hostages back. Gali and Ziv are Emily’s friends and it’s so important to all the families that the hostages in Gaza have to come back.” About 1,200 people were killed by ******-led gunmen that day, while Gali and Ziv were among 251 others who were taken hostage. More than 52,780 people have been killed in Gaza during the ensuing war, according to the territory’s ******-run health ministry. During the ****** attack, Ms Damari lost two of her fingers and did not receive proper medical treatment while being held. But her injured hand gesture that she flashed on her release has been seen as a symbol of defiance and resilience in Israel, appearing on posters, t-shirts and memes across the country. Ms Damari has yet to talk about the details of her captivity, but at a visit this weekend to a London synagogue, where an empty seat with a poster of her on it for the 471 days she was held, she said she had prayed every day as a hostage, and that however terrible it was, each day she remembered she was thankful to be alive. Ms Damari’s mother, Mandy, broke down in tears as she thanked the *** and the British Jewish community for supporting and campaigning for her daughter while she was being held. Ms Damari was able to spend time with her British family this weekend, although the joy at returning to the *** was tinged with some sadness as her British grandfather died while she was still held by ******. When she returns to Israel she faces another operation on her leg and hand as the damage caused by the bullet wounds have still not fully healed. But she is determined that as she now has her freedom, her friends and fellow hostages should soon follow her. Source link #BritishIsraeli #hostage #happy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woolworths slashes prices on popular staples Woolworths slashes prices on popular staples Woolworths has announced it has lowered prices on almost 400 products, including household staples, amid cost-of-living pressures. Source link #Woolworths #slashes #prices #popular #staples Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Disney, Abu Dhabi and theme park economy at ‘crossroads’ of world Disney, Abu Dhabi and theme park economy at ‘crossroads’ of world Ferrari World building in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 2nd, 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Disney’s announcement last week that its newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi offers further confirmation of the status of the United Arab Emirates as a global consumer crossroads located in the Middle East. At the center of the UAE’s economic engine is man-made Yas Island, located 20 minutes from the center of Abu Dhabi and which first began development in 2006 for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Since that 2009 debut for F1 in the region, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld Yas Island have followed. By 2024, Yas Island’s traffic hit 38 million visitors. “The UAE in many respects is the crossroads of the world,” Iger said of Disney’s decision. “About 500 million people that are income qualified, meaning they can afford to visit one of our parks, live within a four-hour plane trip here.” The UAE is the second-largest economy in the Arab world, after Saudi Arabia, and the more diversified market-based economy. Since the mid-2000s, Abu Dhabi has been actively pursuing new economic opportunities, with major efforts accelerating in the 2006–2008 ******* under its strategic Economic Vision 2030 plan, when Yas Island development began. A 6-8 hour flight from 80% of the world’s population — and boasting the largest global airline hub in the world, clocking 120 million passengers each year — the strategic geography, massive investment, and major consumer attractions situate Yas Island to continue to expand its status as a global consumer epicenter. “Abu Dhabi continues to be a destination of choice for the world,” said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of Miral — the developer of Yas Island, which will fully develop and build the park working with Disney Imagineers. A rendering of Disney’s new theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Disney Historically, Dubai has led the way in diversifying away from reliance on oil, but Dubai has always been more dependent on non-oil revenue to drive its economy. Its crude reserves pale in comparison to Abu Dhabi, with just 1% of its GDP coming from oil. By comparison, Abu Dhabi holds 90% of the UAE oil reserves, and draws 60% of its GDP from petroleum. Included in the UAE economic plan is a target of reducing oil revenue to less than 40% of its GDP. The consumer economy is a key part of the plan, but the UAE’s future is far from centered only on creating more tourist attractions. Karen Young, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, said the center of Abu Dhabi’s economic significance remains finance. “Abu Dhabi is a finance capital, led by its multiple sovereign investment vehicles,” she said. The Disney park is another display of that economic power. “Its power comes from its ability to deploy capital, not attract tourism,” Young said. Disney will not be investing capital in the project, although it does have current plans to invest $60 billion in other theme parks around the world. The UAE’s investment strength isn’t just on display at home, but expanding to many U.S. projects as well, including recent deals to power AI infrastructure within the country. A person takes a picture of windmill turbines in Masdar’s wind farm on Sir Bani Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 28, 2023. Amr Alfiky | Reuters “The theme park is a nice addition to other attractions in Yas island, and is an effort to bring quality of life amenities to residents and tourists,” Young said. But she added, “Dubai’s economy is much more dependent on tourism.” As a result of its greater need, Dubai’s success with consumer attractions has been more uneven than Abu Dhabi’s, according to experts, which deliberately chose a slower growth model given its significant oil reserves — it gave a financial lifeline to Dubai following the 2008 financial crisis. But the move toward a more diversified economy is showing signs of major acceleration with the Disney deal. Overall, the UAE “is absolutely in a growth mode,” said Dennis Speigel, Founder & CEO of International Theme Park Services, an industry consultant. Abu Dhabi and Yas Island have built on demand at a proper pace, he says, developing a critical mass of leisure entertainment. While Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have all been trying to attract Disney going back as far as a decade, Speigel said Yas Island is the right location for a Disney theme park in what he referred to as the final frontier for leisure development. Disney isn’t saying when the park will open, with executives only pointing to general theme park construction timelines, which can take up to five years from design to development and buildout. As construction of the Disney park proceeds, it may face questions about worker conditions, which have long been an issue of controversy in the region’s development *****. But for now, Speigel says, “bringing the Disney organization’s commitment to Abu Dhabi and Yas Island demonstrates that this area within the UAE has reached the pinnacle of entertainment.” Source link #Disney #Abu #Dhabi #theme #park #economy #crossroads #world Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Zelenskiy cautious after Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine Zelenskiy cautious after Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded guardedly on Sunday to a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin of rapid direct talks aimed at ending the war, saying Kyiv was willing to talk but only after Moscow agreed to a ceasefire. Putin made his proposal in a 1:30 a.m. (2230 GMT Saturday) televised statement from the Kremlin that coincided with prime time in the U.S., where President Donald Trump has been pressing both sides to agree to a truce of at least 30 days and stop the three-year-old war. Trump, who says he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker and has repeatedly promised to end the war, called it “A potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine!” However, Putin suggested that any ceasefire was a matter for the talks he proposed for Istanbul next Thursday, May 15. And minutes later, senior Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks must take into account both an abandoned 2022 draft peace deal and the current situation on the ground – shorthand for Kyiv agreeing to permanent neutrality in return for a security guarantee and accepting that Russia controls swathes of Ukraine. Putin sent Russia’s armed forces into Ukraine in February 2022, unleashing a conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands of soldiers and triggered the gravest confrontation between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. With Russian forces grinding forward, the Kremlin chief has offered few, if any, concessions so far. He proposed what he said would be “direct negotiations without any preconditions”, making no mention of the terms later set out by Ushakov. Putin said he did not rule out both sides agreeing in Turkey on “some new truces, a new ceasefire” – but one that would be the first step towards a “sustainable” peace. Zelenskiy said it was “a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war” but that “the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire.” “We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire – full, lasting, and reliable – starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet,” he said. TRUMP HOPES FOR ‘BLOODBATH’ TO END For his part, Trump added, in his post on Truth Social: “Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved as this never ending ‘bloodbath’ hopefully comes to an end.” Putin’s proposal came hours after major European powers demanded on Saturday in Kyiv that Putin agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face “massive” new sanctions. Putin dismissed what he said was an attempt to lay down “ultimatums”, and his foreign ministry spelled out that talks about the root causes of the conflict must precede discussions of a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron said Putin’s proposal for talks showed that he was looking for a way forward, but also trying to buy time. “It’s a first step but it’s not enough,” Macron told reporters on his way back from Ukraine early on Sunday. “An unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations.” Putin said Russia had proposed several ceasefires, including a moratorium on striking energy facilities, an Easter truce and most recently a 72-hour truce during celebrations marking 80 years since Soviet victory in World War Two. None of these were agreed between the two sides, and each accused the other of continuing to attack in force during the supposed truce periods. “Our proposal, as they say, is on the table,” Putin said. “The decision is now up to the Ukrainian authorities and their ‘curators’, who are guided, it seems, by their personal political ambitions, and not by the interests of their peoples.” The Kremlin said Erdogan had told Putin in a call that he “fully supported” Putin’s proposal and was ready to host the talks in Istanbul. Meanwhile Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, injuring one person in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital and damaging private homes, Ukrainian officials said. PUTIN HAS STUCK TO RUSSIA’S CONDITIONS Putin, whose forces control one-fifth of Ukraine and are advancing, has stood firm in his conditions for ending the war despite public and private pressure from Trump and repeated warnings from European powers. Trump has publicly shown irritation with both sides. But more recently, since signing a deal to share the proceeds of Ukrainian mineral mining, he has appeared more frustrated with Moscow. His Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, issued a social media post suggesting this remained the case: “As President Trump has repeatedly said, stop the killing!! An unconditional 30 day ceasefire first and, during it, move into comprehensive peace discussions. Not the other way around.” In June 2024, Putin said Ukraine must officially drop its NATO ambitions and withdraw its troops from the entirety of the territory of four Ukrainian regions claimed by Moscow. Russia considers Crimea, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, now irrevocably part of its own territory. On Sunday, Putin mentioned the 2022 draft deal later cited by Ushakov. Under that draft, a copy of which Reuters has reviewed, Ukraine would have agreed to permanent neutrality in return for international security guarantees from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council: Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States. “It was not Russia that broke off negotiations in 2022. It was Kyiv,” Putin said. Former U.S. president Joe Biden, Western European leaders and Ukraine have cast the invasion as an imperial-style land grab and repeatedly vowed to defeat Russian forces. Putin presents the war as a watershed moment in Moscow’s relations with the West, which he says humiliated Russia after the Soviet Union fell in 1991 by enlarging NATO and encroaching on what he considers Moscow’s sphere of influence, including Ukraine. (Reporting by Marina Bobrova, Dmitry Antonov, Lidia Kelly, Anastasia Lyrchikova, Felix Light; Elizabeth Piper in Kyiv and Huseyin Hayatsever in Ankara; Editing by Kevin Liffey) Source link #Zelenskiy #cautious #Putin #proposes #direct #peace #talks #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman – Montreal Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman – Montreal Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. The talks ran for some three hours in Muscat, the capital of Oman, which has been mediating the negotiations, said a U.S. official. Iranian state television quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as also saying the talks took place for that long and that a decision on the next round of talks is under discussion. Baghaei did not elaborate. The U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations, offered a little bit more, describing them as being both indirect and direct. “Agreement was reached to move forward with the talks to continue working through technical elements,” the U.S. official said. “We are encouraged by today’s outcome and look forward to our next meeting, which will happen in the near future.” Story continues below advertisement The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic, closing in on half a century of enmity. Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s program if a deal isn’t reached. Iranian officials increasingly warn that they could pursue a nuclear weapon with their stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Meanwhile, Israel has threatened to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities on their own if it feels threatened, further complicating tensions in the ******** already spiked by the Israel-****** war in the Gaza Strip. More on World More videos Iranian state television announced the talks had begun. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. side. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. The fourth round comes ahead of Trump’s trip The talks again saw Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. ******** envoy Steve Witkoff lead the negotiations. They have met and spoken face-to-face in the talks, but the majority of the negotiations appear to have been indirect, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi shuttling messages between the two sides. Iran has insisted that keeping its ability to enrich uranium is a red line for its theocracy. Witkoff also has muddied the issue by first suggesting in a television interview that Iran could enrich uranium at 3.67%, then later saying that all enrichment must stop. Story continues below advertisement “An enrichment program can never exist in the state of Iran ever again,” Witkoff told the right-wing Breitbart news site in a piece published Friday. “That’s our red line. No enrichment. That means dismantlement, it means no weaponization, and it means that Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan — those are their three enrichment facilities — have to be dismantled.” Araghchi, however, warned again that enrichment remains a red line for Iran. “This is a right of the Iranian people that is not up for negotiation or compromise. Enrichment is one of the achievements and honors of the Iranian nation,” Araghchi said Sunday before leaving Tehran. “A heavy price has been paid for this enrichment. The blood of our nuclear scientists has been shed for it. This is absolutely non-negotiable. That has been our clear stance that we have always voiced.” Trending Now Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner while recording TikTok prank U.S. border officials reveal what contraband was seized at additional B.C. checkpoints Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers capped Tehran’s enrichment at 3.67% and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms (661 pounds). That level is enough for nuclear power plants, but far below weapons-grade levels of 90%. Since the nuclear deal’s collapse in 2018 with Trump’s unilateral withdrawal of the U.S. from the accord, Iran has abandoned all limits on its program and enriched uranium to up to 60% purity — a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels. There have also been a series of attacks at sea and on land in recent years, stemming from the tensions even before the Israel-****** war began. Story continues below advertisement Iran faces pressures at home as talks continue Iran also faces challenges at home, exacerbated by sanctions. Its troubled rial currency, once over 1 million to $1, has strengthened dramatically due to the talks alone to around 830,000 to $1. However, the two sides still appear a long way from any deal, even as time ticks away. Iranian media broadly reported a two-month deadline imposed by Trump in his initial letter sent to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump said he wrote the letter on March 5, which made it to Iran via an Emirati diplomat on March 12 — putting the deadline in theory as Monday when Trump takes off from Washington for his trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Iran’s internal politics are still inflamed over the mandatory hijab, or headscarf, with women still ignoring the law on the streets of Tehran. Rumors also persist over the government potentially increasing the cost of subsidized gasoline in the country, which has sparked nationwide protests in the past. Meanwhile, the last round of talks in Oman on April 26 took place as an explosion rocked a southern Iranian port, killing dozens of people and injuring over 1,000 others. Iran still hasn’t explained what caused the blast at the Shahid Rajaei port, which has been linked to a shipment of missile fuel components to the Islamic Republic. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Iran #conclude #4th #negotiations #Tehrans #nuclear #program #Oman #Montreal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Newcastle earn key win in race for Champions League Newcastle earn key win in race for Champions League It’s advantage Newcastle in the race for the Champions League. A 2-0 win against Premier League top-five rivals Chelsea on Sunday moved Newcastle closer to a return to European club soccer’s top competition next season. With just two rounds of the season to go, the win ensured Newcastle leapfrogged Manchester City into third place in the table. Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes struck against 10-man Chelsea at Newcastle’s St James’ Park in a game that could have a big impact on the six-team battle for Champions League qualification. Tonali fired Newcastle ahead from close range in the second minute and Nicolas Jackson was sent off for Chelsea in the 35th, following a VAR review, for a foul on Sven Botman. Chelsea pushed for an equaliser after the break, but Guimaraes’ dipping shot from distance in the 90th killed off the visitors’ hopes of a comeback. Newcastle moved a point above City who were surprisingly held 0-0 by last-placed Southampton on Saturday. Source link #Newcastle #earn #key #win #race #Champions #League Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘My Home Burned Down in the Palisades Fire—Here’s What No One Tells You About Insurance’ ‘My Home Burned Down in the Palisades Fire—Here’s What No One Tells You About Insurance’ After the housing market was transformed first by record-low mortgage rates, then by inflation and cooling demand, real estate is going through yet another transformation. This time, it’s driven by rising home insurance premiums. In regions at a high risk of natural disaster, rates are skyrocketing and policies are disappearing altogether as insurers drop longtime and new customers alike to reduce their exposure. From 2019 to 2024, more than 100,000 California homeowners lost coverage, according to research from the Public Policy Institute of California. The emotional whiplash of paying into a policy for years, only to be denied coverage when it’s needed most, has left many homeowners disillusioned. For Claire O’Connor, a Los Angeles real estate agent and homeowner, the devastation became deeply personal. “I literally said to my husband when we got dropped [in November 2024],” she recalled in an interview with Realtor.com®. “‘As if our house is going to burn down … so many houses would have to burn to get to our house…’ We were so far from the hills.” Then, just two months later, the unthinkable happened. O’Connor lost her home in the Palisades fire, one of more than 4,700 homes partly or entirely destroyed. The experience didn’t just reshape her understanding of risk. It changed how she guides her clients, how she talks about homeownership, and how she approaches home insurance. The Palisades fire destroyed or damaged many high-end homes in Pacific Palisades, CA, including 79 properties valued at $10 million-plus. ( Mario Tama/Getty Images) The insurance shock: What no one tells you about the claims process After a disaster, many homeowners assume their insurance will kick in automatically, offering the financial support needed to rebuild and recover. But for O’Connor, and many of her clients, filing a claim turned out to be almost as stressful as losing the home itself. “The insurance process has been horrible,” she says. “You get a check, and then you have to co-sign it with your bank if you have a mortgage, and it goes into an escrow account.” Rather than providing immediate relief, many insurance payouts are tangled in red tape. In place of a lump sum, homeowners are handed a process. One that often requires heaps of paperwork and documentation, and even quotes from contractors before releasing funds to start work, she says. For many, that has meant delays in rebuilding, frustration navigating insurer demands, and confusion over what exactly is covered—and what isn’t. Helping clients navigate the same nightmare As both a homeowner affected by wildfire and a real estate agent helping others pick up the pieces, O’Connor has a rare window into all sides of the recovery process. “Some insurance companies have been better than others,” she says, adding that all of her clients have had different experiences. In an ironic twist, those whose homes survived the fire aren’t necessarily better off. “People with houses that are still standing are basically being told they need to move back. They’re not going to have their living expenses covered.” But those homeowners are wary about returning. Lingering toxins and structural damage are real concerns, especially for families with young children. Yet insurance policies often offer little flexibility when a home is technically habitable. “Especially people with small kids, it’s like, ‘Of course, I’m not going to move back,’” says O’Connor, who is also a mother. “So they’re kind of on their own to cover their living expenses.” Insurance hurdles remain steep even for those looking to relocate within the region. “We have a client … he said he pays $3,000 a year in Arizona, and he got a quote [in Los Feliz] for $40,000 to $50,000.” It’s a stark illustration of how wildfire risk is reshaping not just recovery, but also the very feasibility of living in certain parts of California. What buyers need to know about home insurance now Premiums are soaring across the country—and not just in California. The average annual premium jumped $648 from 2019 to 2024, a 24% increase, which outpaced the 13% inflation rate during that time. And premiums rose in Utah (59%), Illinois (50%), Arizona (48%), and Pennsylvania (44%), according to an April 2025 report by the Consumer Federation of America. “Insurance is really high everywhere, because it can really get to you anywhere,” says O’Connor. For buyers navigating this terrain, preparation and prevention are critical. That starts with understanding what insurers look for. “We work with a great broker. … He has helped us understand what insurance companies look for,” O’Connor says. She points to having a metal roof or fire-hardening around the house (like a gravel belt) as steps that can bring your cost down. “Any proximity to brush, just forget it,” she adds. Still, much of Los Angeles and other vulnerable regions remain in what insurers classify as “very high fire severity zones.” That means elevated premiums are often a starting point, with risk mitigation efforts offering only modest relief. The takeaway for buyers? The old way of thinking about home insurance, set it and forget it, no longer applies. Prevention is now pricing power, and understanding your property’s risk factors before you buy could make or break your long-term budget. Related Articles Source link #Home #Burned #Palisades #FireHeres #Tells #Insurance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Joe Mazzulla makes savvy move to fuel Celtics Game 3 rout vs. Knicks – MassLive Joe Mazzulla makes savvy move to fuel Celtics Game 3 rout vs. Knicks – MassLive Joe Mazzulla makes savvy move to fuel Celtics Game 3 rout vs. Knicks MassLiveC’s regain form, tap into ‘darkness’ in Game 3 win ESPNMazzulla points to the margins in Game 3 blowout, but CelticsBlogKnicks had a chance to be on the right side of NBA history. Now they have questions – The Athletic The New York TimesPayton Pritchard steps up for Celtics in Game 3 win vs. Knicks, and it goes far beyond his 3-point shooting CBS Sports Source link #Joe #Mazzulla #savvy #move #fuel #Celtics #Game #rout #Knicks #MassLive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

World Athletics Relays: GB women win 4x100m gold World Athletics Relays: GB women win 4x100m gold Great Britain win gold in the women’s 4x100m at the World Relay Championships as they stun a Jamaica team including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson. WATCH MORE: Jamaica bid ruined as Forte suffers injury in 4x100m Available to *** users only. Source link #World #Athletics #Relays #women #win #4x100m #gold Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #1204) Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #1204) Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 11 (game #1203). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like Quordle today (game #1204) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1204) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0. Quordle today (game #1204) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today’s Quordle answers. Quordle today (game #1204) – hint #4 – starting letters (1) Do any of today’s Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today’s Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2. If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you’re not ready yet then here’s one more clue to make things a lot easier: Quordle today (game #1204) – hint #5 – starting letters (2) What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with? • R • A • B • R Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals Quordle today (game #1204) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1204, are… Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Yesterday Quordle threw up MUNCH to make life more difficult and today we had BUNCH. I employed exactly the same trick to narrow down the HUNCH/BUNCH/MUNCH options (PUNCH and LUNCH were already ruled out), playing HIMBO in order to identify the B. So it was a case of deja vu, but it worked so I’m not complaining. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Daily Sequence today (game #1204) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1204, are… Quordle answers: The past 20 Quordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUE Quordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATIN Quordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAIN Quordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITE Quordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE Quordle #1198, Tuesday, 6 May: UNITE, SOGGY, FILET, PORCH Quordle #1197, Monday, 5 May: WREAK, COWER, STEAD, ****** Quordle #1196, Sunday, 4 May: PINCH, SMOKE, SCARY, CANNY Quordle #1195, Saturday, 3 May: PLUSH, VERGE, WROTE, CONDO Quordle #1194, Friday, 2 May: CAUSE, RISEN, MACAW, SMELT Quordle #1193, Thursday, 1 May: IDIOM, EXILE, SPOOF, DRAPE Quordle #1192, Wednesday, 30 April: BATON, TORSO, ANNEX, DROWN Quordle #1191, Tuesday, 29 April: HOVER, HENCE, OCTAL, COPSE Quordle #1190, Monday, 28 April: JAUNT, ALLOW, FRUIT, BURNT Quordle #1189, Sunday, 27 April: PRIOR, YOUTH, CREDO, CHIDE Quordle #1188, Saturday, 26 April: LINGO, LOCUS, THROW, CLICK Quordle #1187, Friday, 25 April: SHALT, WRATH, MAMBO, HUMPH Quordle #1186, Thursday, 24 April: CHOKE, COLOR, FRAME, CAIRN Quordle #1185, Wednesday, 23 April: VALET, PUPAL, CREEP, DRIFT Quordle #1184, Tuesday, 22 April: POUTY, CHEST, BROOM, TEPEE Source link #Quordle #hints #answers #Monday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day – National Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day – National Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church. “I, too, address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to an estimated 100,000 people below. It was the first time that Leo had returned to the loggia since he first appeared to the world on Thursday evening following his remarkable election as pope, the first from the United States. Then, too, he delivered a message of peace. Leo was picking up the papal tradition of offering a Sunday blessing at noon, but with some twists. Whereas his predecessors delivered the greeting from the studio window of the Apostolic Palace, off to the side of the piazza, Leo went to the very center of the square and the heart of the church. He also offered a novelty by singing the ******* Caeli prayer, a Latin prayer said during the Easter season which recent popes would usually just recite. Story continues below advertisement Traditionalists and conservatives, many of whom felt alienated by Pope Francis’ reforms and loose liturgical style, have been looking for gestures hinting at Leo’s priorities. Some have expressed cautious optimism at the very least with a return to a traditional style that Leo exhibited on Thursday night, when he wore the formal red cape of the papacy that Francis had eschewed. On hand in the square on Sunday for Leo’s first noon prayer were two of Europe’s more firebrand conservatives, France’s Marine Le Pen and Italy’s Matteo Salvini. The Italian minister has highlighted his Catholic faith in his political messaging. On Sunday Leo wore the simple white cassock of the papacy and had reverted back to wearing his silver pectoral cross. He had worn a more ornate one that contains the relics of St. Augustine and his mother, St. Monica, on Thursday night that had been given to him by his Augustinian religious order. More on World More videos ‘Beloved Ukrainian people’ Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Leo quoted Pope Francis in denouncing the number of conflicts ravaging the globe today, saying it was a “third world war in pieces.” “I carry in my heart the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people,” he said. “Let everything possible be done to achieve genuine, just and lasting peace as soon as possible.” He called for the release of war prisoners and the return of Ukrainian children to their families, and welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and for humanitarian relief to be provided to the “exhausted civilian population and all hostages be freed.” Story continues below advertisement Leo also noted that Sunday was Mother’s Day in many countries and wished all mothers, “including those in heaven” a Happy Mother’s Day. The crowd, filled with marching bands in town for a special Jubilee weekend, erupted in cheers and music as the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled. Angela Gentile of Bari arrived in the square three hours early to be in place. Nonplussed that cardinals had elected yet another non-Italian pope, she said she was happy Leo came to the central balcony of the basilica, so the crowd could see him face-to-face. “What’s good for the Holy Spirit works for me,” she said. “I have trust.” More than 50 pilgrims from Houston, Texas, were in the square, too, waving three large American flags. They were in Rome on a pre-planned Holy Year pilgrimage and said they were proud to be part of this historic occasion. “Words cannot express my admiration and gratitude to God,” said the Rev. Dominic Nguyen, who led the Vietnamese American group. He said he hoped the pope would be happy to see the Stars and Stripes but also Peruvian flags and all other countries, showing the universality of the church. Trending Now Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death U.S. border officials reveal what contraband was seized at additional B.C. checkpoints A Mass in the grottoes and unsealing the apartment Also Sunday, Leo celebrated a private Mass near the tomb of St. Peter and prayed at the tombs of several past popes in the grottoes underneath the basilica. ******** Media filmed him praying before a mix of more progressive and tradition-minded popes: Pope Paul VI, who closed out the modernizing reforms of the 1960s Second ******** Council, and Popes Pius XII and Benedict XVI, on the more conservative end of the spectrum. Story continues below advertisement He celebrated the Mass with the head of his Augustinian order and his brother, John, in the pews. In his homily, he recalled that Sunday was also the day that the Catholic Church celebrates religious vocations, and noted that the issue of declining vocations had been raised by cardinals in their pre-conclave discussions before his election. Leo said priests can encourage more vocations by offering a good example, “living the joy of the Gospel, not discouraging others, but rather looking for ways to encourage young people to hear the voice of the Lord and to follow it and to serve in the church.” Leo also attended the official unsealing of the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace, which were sealed after Pope Francis’ April 21 death. It is unclear if Leo will move into the apartments or just use them for formal audiences as Francis did. Leo has slept in his old apartment in a ******** palazzo since his election. The 69-year-old Chicago-born missionary was elected 267th pope on Thursday. He has a busy week of audiences before his formal installation Mass next Sunday. Leo, the former Robert Prevost, spent most of his priestly life as a missionary then bishop in Peru, an experience he recalled on Thursday night in offering a special greeting to his former diocese in Chiclayo in Spanish. Bertha Santander of Peru had come five hours early on Sunday to unfurl her huge Peruvian flag in the piazza, recalling the emotion of that night when the piazza erupted in cheers as Leo first appeared. “It’s such happiness,” she said. “Already when I heard the last name I started crying and when he addressed a greeting in Spanish I was a sea of tears,” she said. Source link #Pope #Leo #XIV #calls #peace #Ukraine #Gaza #offers #Happy #Mothers #Day #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Corsair Void Wireless v2 Review: A solid mid-range option Corsair Void Wireless v2 Review: A solid mid-range option Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Corsair’s Void lineup of gaming headsets has been around for a while — and it’s always been pretty solid, especially for the mid-range budget it’s aimed at (well… there aren’t a ton of mid-range headsets on the market to begin with, but still). The newest headset in the lineup — the Corsair Void Wireless v2 — looks a lot like its predecessors, with large, angular earcups, a flip-up ***** mic, customizable RGB lighting, and a fairly palatable $120 price tag. The headsets on our list of best wireless headsets are all excellent in several ways — extremely comfortable, impressive audio, premium materials, and lifestyle-worthy aesthetics. The Void Wireless v2 plastic, mesh, and memory foam, and it looks like a gaming headset that’s trying to be, well, a gaming headset. It’s comfortable, sure, but while it can connect to both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth, it’s not trying to be an Airpod replacement, or anything of the sort — it’s unapologetically part of the Void lineup. Perhaps that’s not such a bad thing, though. Because while the Void Wireless v2 may not be a headset you can wear outside without looking like you forgot it was on your head, it’s a great headset for when you’re actually at your PC. It’s light and easy to wear, with breathable mesh fabric and a handy flip-to-mute mic, and it sounds good across all types of media: games, music, movies, and TV shows. Corsair VOID Wireless V2 (White) at Best Buy for $119.99 Design and Comfort of the Void Wireless v2 The Void Wireless v2 is a lightweight, wireless over-ear headset with a non-detachable ***** mic and built-in lighting. It has a flexible plastic frame with large, angular earcups and mesh-covered foam padding on the headband and earpads (which are replaceable — like they are on all of Corsair’s newer headsets). It comes in both ****** and white; our review unit was white, with a matte white finish, silver accents, and light gray mesh fabric. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The Void Wireless v2 is almost entirely plastic, and it feels like it — the headset weighs a mere 10.58 ounces (300g), which makes it one of the lighter headsets we’ve tested. It’s still heavier than a few headsets — the wireless Logitech G735 weighs 9.6 ounces (273g), while the wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 weighs 9.5 ounces (265g) — but it is almost an ounce lighter than the most comfortable headsets we’ve tested: the HyperX Cloud III (11.29oz / 320g) and the HyperX Cloud III Wireless (11.64oz. / 330g). That said, the Void Wireless v2 feels pretty sturdy — not like you can run over it with a semi, but like it will last a few years even if you throw it across the room in a gaming-induced rage (try not to do that, though). The headset has plastic headband with mesh-covered memory foam padding at the center. Though the padded area was a little smaller than I expected, I found it to be perfectly comfortable — I was worried I might end up hitting the sides (the padding sort of deceptively starts about an inch in from where the mesh starts), but I had no issues. The earcups are attached to the headband via silver plastic yokes, which each extend about 1.5 inches (38mm) for a total inner measurement of approximately 11.5 inches (292mm). The yokes simply slide out, so you aren’t beholden preset notches when you’re adjusting. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The earcups are large and angular, and in addition to being height-adjustable, also swivel (flat) and tilt. They feature Corsair’s ship logo on the side in mirrored silver, and have dual-zone RGB light strips on the front, so anyone who’s looking at you (such as your streaming audience) will see the lighting. I mostly don’t see the point of having lighting in headsets in the first place, but at least this way the lighting will be seen by someone if you’re looking at your webcam, as opposed to no one (e.g. the lighting on the sides of the Corsair Virtuoso Max). The earcups have mesh-covered foam earpads, which are replaceable. The foam is soft and seems like it should be thick enough, but I did find my ears bumping up against the insides of the earcups every so often (I have two flat piercings on my right ear, and a helix and forward helix piercing on my left ear, so I’m always instantly aware of when my ears touch the inside of an earcup). Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Minus the earcup issue, which may not be annoying if you don’t have four cartilage piercings like I do, the headset was fairly comfortable. It has a low-moderate clamping force (just enough that it didn’t fall off my head if I tilted back slowly) and a flexible frame, and I didn’t feel like I needed to take it off of my head, even when I wasn’t actively testing it. The mesh fabric is breathable and otherwise comfortable, and while I haven’t been the biggest fan of this light gray mesh Corsair has been putting on all its headsets recently, I didn’t mind it on the Void Wireless v2 — it looks a lot less out of place with the plastic frame. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The headset has a handful of on-ear controls and ports, all of which are located on the left earcup. On the face of the earcup are two buttons: a power button, which you’ll also use to switch between connections, with a textured multi-function button below it. When the headset is turned on, tapping the power button will switch between the 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections, if you’re connected to two devices. The multifunction button works like a pretty typical headset multifunction button: you can press it to answer/hang up phone calls or play/pause music, double-tap it to skip a track, or triple-tap it to go back one track. You can also use it to enter Bluetooth pairing mode by holding it down until the status LED (located along the bottom edge of the earcup) blinks rapid blue and red. Along the edge of the earcup, starting from the back, you’ll find a volume rocker, which can also be pressed (“scroll press”) to access the headset’s onboard EQ presets. The scroll press can also be remapped in iCue to, well, basically do whatever you want. I didn’t have any issues with the volume rocker, but the scroll press felt mushy and inconsistent — though it seemed to work consistently enough. Moving forward along the edge of the earcup, there’s a USB-C charging port, a small LED status light, and the flip-up ***** mic. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The Void Wireless v2 comes with a short (approx. 1.8ft / 50cm) USB-C to USB-A charging cable and a 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle. Corsair’s website lists the included cable as 1.8m (it’s 1.8ft). Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Driver Type 50mm dynamic Impedance Ω32 Frequency Response 20 – 20,000 Hz Design Style Circumaural (overear) Microphone Type Omni-directional, flip-to-mute Connectivity 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth Weight 10.58oz / 300g Cord Length 1.8ft. / 50cm Battery Life 70 hours Lighting Yes Software iCue 5 MSRP / Price at Time of Review $119.99 Release Date April 17, 2025 Today’s best Corsair VOID Wireless V2 deals Audio Performance of the Void Wireless v2 The Void Wireless v2 has 50mm dynamic drivers with a frequency response range of 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz — fairly standard for a gaming headset, though we’ve recently seen a lot of gaming companies trying to push their headsets a little outside of that range. But frequency response range isn’t the only measure of audio quality, and the Void Wireless v2 does a good job of demonstrating that: while not perfect, this headset sounds very good in just about every situation, especially at its price point. I was very pleasantly surprised by the Void Wireless v2’s audio quality — games, music, movies, and TV shows all sounded great. The headset sounded especially good in games — it separated out detail nicely in my favorite layered environmental scenes (Uncharted 4, God of War: Ragnarok, Baldur’s Gate 3). It also did a very good job with directional sound (though the preloaded “FPS Competition” preset in the EQ was a little too keyed up for my liking), and it also supports Dolby Atmos spatial sound for an even more impressive surround sound experience. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Music also sounds pretty good on the Void Wireless v2 — it’s not a headset I’d buy for pure listening, but it’s good enough that you won’t feel like you need to switch headsets. The headset has a mostly-balanced sound profile, with deep but slightly restrained bass, solid mids, and clear, comfortable highs. My favorite mid-range-heavy song, K-391’s Lonely World, sounded great on the Void Wireless v2, thanks to the full, balanced range and impressive dynamics. While I did notice some distortion in David Guetta’s Titanium (ft. Sia), the well-tuned mids still made it fun to listen to. Voices — in games, movies, and meetings — also sounded good on the Void Wireless v2 (though I haven’t come across many gaming headsets where vocals are much of an issue). Microphone of the Void Wireless v2 The Void Wireless v2 has a non-detachable omnidirectional ***** mic, which sits at the end of a flexible gooseneck arm that you can angle toward your mouth. It’s a flip-up mic, with flip-to-mute — which is by far the best way to implement hardware muting on a headset, in my opinion. Flip-up flexible ***** mics are always a little awkward: what do you grab to flip them up/down? Grabbing the gooseneck arm doesn’t really work (and it also looks awkward, if you happen to be streaming or otherwise on camera). The mic does have a decently robust attachment point, which is easy to grab once you know what you should be grabbing. This doesn’t solve the issue of trying to flip up the mic and having it smack into your forehead if you forget to bend it away from your mouth, however. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The mic is omnidirectional, and sounds decent for a headset mic — vocals are loud, crisp, and clear, but my colleagues could tell I was talking on a headset. My voice sounded relatively full (though not particularly warm, but perhaps that was just me), but it still had enough hollowness that there was no question I was on a headset and not using a standalone USB mic. There’s also not much you can do about it, either, without third-party software: Corsair includes Nvidia Broadcast in its iCue software, but this only works if you have an Nvidia GPU (and is mostly for noise/room echo removal). Otherwise, all you can do in iCue is turn up the mic’s volume (gain) and sidetone. The sidetone is, unfortunately, terrible — I couldn’t hear anything until I turned it up to around 80%, and when I finally heard it, my voice was extremely staticky/fuzzy. Features and Software of the Void Wireless v2 The Void Wireless v2 can be customized through Corsair’s universal peripheral software, iCue. iCue is one of a couple of peripheral softwares I have to re-install every time I test something that uses it, because it’s too annoying to leave on my PC when I don’t actively require it (the other is Armoury Crate). Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) You can use iCue to customize the Void Wireless v2’s RGB lighting, which has two zones. You can also remap the “scroll press” button to whatever you like and turn on Nvidia Broadcast for some microphone adjustments if you have an Nvidia GPU. Finally, there’s a 10-band equalizer with a couple of basic presets already loaded (flat, movie, FPS, and bass boost); you can tweak these or add your own. Battery Life of the Void Wireless v2 Corsair rates the Void Wireless v2’s battery life at “up to 70 hours” over a 2.4GHz wireless connection, and up to 130 hours over a Bluetooth connection. It also features quick-charging — 15 minutes of charging will get you six hours’ worth of playtime, which is decent if you find yourself out of juice (and also necessary, as the Void Wireless v2 does not offer a wired connection). Of course, there are plenty of things that can make the battery go faster, such as listening at a high volume or keeping the headset’s RGB lighting turned up to the maximum. Still, I didn’t have to charge this headset more than once during the week when I was testing it (over 2.4GHz wireless, with the lighting on), so you shouldn’t find yourself too tethered. Bottom Line The Corsair Void Wireless v2 is a solid addition to Corsair’s Void lineup — it’s lightweight and comfortable (unless you have piercings), with a sound profile that will work across all sorts of media. It also looks pretty good: it’s still got the Void aesthetic, which is a little more gamer-y than a lot of headsets we’ve seen lately, but, hey — sometimes you want a gaming headset (complete with forward-facing RGB lighting). It’s also got decent battery life and a flip-to-mute mic — I still love flip-to-mute, even if flipping up the Void Wireless v2’s mic meant it kept smacking me in the face and getting stuck in my hair. The Void Wireless v2 is very similar to SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 5, which is also lightweight, comfortable, and features dual-wireless connectivity. The Arctis Nova 5 is geared a bit more toward the Bluetooth side of things, with its discreet retractable microphone and its companion app full of EQ presets, but the Void Wireless v2 supports Dolby Atmos, which is more appealing in a gaming headset than a companion iOS app. The Arctis Nova 5 is also a little pricier, at $129.99. 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US and China hold second day of tariff talks US and China hold second day of tariff talks The US and China have resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but it’s unclear exactly how much progress negotiators are making behind closed doors. US President Donald Trump wrote on social media that “great progress” was being made and even suggested a “total reset” was possible as the sides took their seats for the second and final scheduled day of discussions in Geneva on Sunday. Beijing has yet to comment directly, but its official news agency took a tough approach, saying China will “firmly reject any proposal that compromises core principles or undermines the broader cause of global equity”. Still, Trump wrote Sunday on social media that “great progress” was being made. He gave no further details, and officials at the White House also offered little information during and after the opening day of discussions. Two officials speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter confirmed that the talks had resumed on Sunday morning. The discussions could help stabilise world markets roiled by the US-China stand-off that has ships in port with goods from China unwilling to unload until they get the final word on tariffs. The discussions have been shrouded in secrecy, and neither side made comments to reporters as they left Saturday. “Talks should never be a pretext for continued coercion or extortion, and China will firmly reject any proposal that compromises core principles or undermines the broader cause of global equity,” Xinhua said in an editorial. As with the day before, the delegations left the villa designated for talks after a couple of hours for a lunch break. Trump last month raised US tariffs on China to a combined 145 per cent, and China retaliated by hitting American imports with a 125 per cent levy. Tariffs that high essentially amount to the countries’ boycotting each other’s products, disrupting trade that last year topped $US660 billion ($A1.0 trillion). Even before talks got underway, Trump suggested on Friday that the US could lower its tariffs on China, saying in a Truth Social post that ” 80 per cent Tariff seems right! Up to Scott!” — referring to lead negotiator and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The talks mark the first time the sides have met face-to-face to discuss the issues. And though prospects for a breakthrough are slight, even a small drop in tariffs, particularly if taken simultaneously, would help restore some confidence. “Negotiations to begin de-escalating the growing US–China trade war are badly needed and it’s a positive sign that both sides were able to gracefully move beyond their bickering over who had to call first,” Jake Werner, director of the East Asia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, said. The tariff fight with China has been the most intense. Trump’s tariffs on China include a 20 per cent charge meant to pressure Beijing into doing more to stop the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the United States. The remaining 125 per cent involve a dispute that dates back to Trump’s first term and comes atop tariffs he levied on China back then, which means the total tariffs on some ******** goods can exceed 145 per cent. China’s trade deficit, which came to a record $US263 billion ($A410 billion) last year, has also been a major target of Trump’s complaints. Source link #China #hold #day #tariff #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #435) NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #435) Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, May 11 (game #434). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like NYT Strands today (game #435) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… A little respect NYT Strands today (game #435) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. TRUE MAST POINT POUT STAND TREE NYT Strands today (game #435) – hint #3 – spangram letters How many letters are in today’s spangram? • Spangram has 10 letters NYT Strands today (game #435) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: right, 1st row Last side: left, 5th row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals NYT Strands today (game #435) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #435, are… STANDING CHARACTER REPUTATION STATURE NAME SPANGRAM: STREET CRED My rating: Easy My score: Perfect I’ve never had STREET CRED, which is probably why it took me a little while to solve today’s Strands puzzle. Not that it was super tough – the fact that there were only five answers to find, plus the Spangram, made it relatively straightforward once I got going. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The problem was that it took me ages to find the first word. When I did, identifying STANDING by chance, that gave me the hint that I needed and after that it was just a question of trial and error. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Sunday, May 11, game #434) FLOWERS BREAKFAST PARTY HUGS CARDS DRAWINGS SPANGRAM: MOTHERS DAY What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #hints #answers #Monday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Joe Rogan’s Jaw Dropped When He Found Out GTA Has Generated Over $8.5 Billion for Rockstar Joe Rogan’s Jaw Dropped When He Found Out GTA Has Generated Over $8.5 Billion for Rockstar Everyone and their grandmother knows about the Grand Theft Auto games and how massive the series is. The revenue it has earned is insanely high, even by Rockstar’s standards. It’s unequivocally one of the most popular franchises ever in the history of media, if not the most popular. However, Joe Rogan’s reaction to hearing just how much money GTA has generated for Rockstar is particularly hilarious and perfectly accurate. Since Rogan is not into the world of video games but has an idea of the cultural impact the series has on gaming, it is even more insane for him to find out the amount it has earned since its inception, and it hit him like a truck. Or maybe he would like it to be a bear? “YOOO” is Joe Rogan’s reaction to finding out GTA has generated billions In Joe Rogan’s JRE (The Joe Rogan Experience) Podcast Episode #2188 with Adam Ray, he discusses that he read somewhere about how much money GTA generated versus any other media like movies and games and Hollywood blockbusters, which leads to the shocking revelation. How much money has Grand Theft Auto generated? That is gotta be one of the most popular video games of all time. It’s about stealing cars. Ray revealed that GTA has generated over $8.5 billion, which is such an incredibly humongous amount that Joe couldn’t stop saying “YOOO” and he looked like he had seen a phantom right in front of his eyes. But the reaction is justified as it’s an unreal amount of money that beats out even the highest-grossing Hollywood blockbusters. That’s so much money! He was correct in saying that GTA is one of the most popular video games of all time, and it is entirely deserved considering the way Rockstar pushes boundaries and sets standards in the video game industry with their games. It is now a billion-dollar series, and the release of GTA 6 next year will only skyrocket the amount generated till now. GTA 5 itself has earned over $8.5 billion, not the entire series The new GTA 6 trailer is next-gen eye candy | Image Credits: Rockstar Games According to Radio Times, GTA 5 alone has generated over $8.5 billion in revenue from Rockstar since launch, thanks to the constantly updated GTA Online, making it one of the most successful games ever made. The game has also sold over 200 million units worldwide as of November 2024, according to the platform Statista. If Rockstar actually has regular content updates and an Online mode planned for GTA 6, then the revenue earned by the game will be leaps and bounds over what GTA 5 has earned so far. Record-breaking sales numbers are undoubtedly written in the company’s future. With the recent delay of GTA 6 to May 26, 2026, the hype has only gotten ******* and stronger. To add more juice to the hype machine, Rockstar has also released a new trailer, showcasing the sunny sights of an exceptionally detailed Vice City and the sensual romantic dynamic of the protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Rockstar’s website has also been updated with more information on the story, the characters and NPCs, as well as the various locations we’ll be visiting in the game. Knowing how much GTA 5 alone has earned, we can only imagine just how much money GTA 6 will make. So, what do you think about Joe Rogan’s reaction to finding out the revenue generated from the GTA series? Do you think he overreacted to get more clicks on his podcast, or was his reaction genuine? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments down below. Source link #Joe #Rogans #Jaw #Dropped #GTA #Generated #Billion #Rockstar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump hails ‘total reset’ with China after Geneva trade meeting – politico.eu Trump hails ‘total reset’ with China after Geneva trade meeting – politico.eu Trump hails ‘total reset’ with China after Geneva trade meeting politico.euU.S. and China Meet for Second Day of Trade Talks The New York TimesTrump claims “total reset” with China as trade talks continue AxiosTrump says U.S. and China negotiated “total reset” in tariff talks CBS NewsUS-China talks to defuse trade row resume in Geneva Reuters Source link #Trump #hails #total #reset #China #Geneva #trade #meeting #politico.eu Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin – Reuters Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin – Reuters Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin ReutersPutin’s talks offer could be bid to drive wedge between US and Europe BBCPutin must agree ceasefire before holding ‘direct’ talks with Ukraine, Kyiv’s allies say CNNPutin’s proposed talks ‘a first step, but not enough,’ Macron says The Kyiv IndependentPutin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine to end war Fox News Source link #Turkey #ready #host #RussiaUkraine #peace #talks #Erdogan #tells #Putin #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Loops in the sky: See the chaos caused by Newark’s April radar shutdown – CNN Loops in the sky: See the chaos caused by Newark’s April radar shutdown – CNN Loops in the sky: See the chaos caused by Newark’s April radar shutdown CNNAnother Newark air traffic control outage confirmed, FAA lifts construction-related ground stop Fox BusinessLooking to change your travel plans to avoid Newark Airport? Here are some alternatives Bergen RecordTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport The HillNewark’s airport chaos frustrates carriers, worries travelers Reuters Source link #Loops #sky #chaos #caused #Newarks #April #radar #shutdown #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Clues and answer for Sunday, May 11 Clues and answer for Sunday, May 11 Hey, there! We hope you’re having a great weekend. It may be the case that you’d like a little help with today’s Wordle. As it happens, here’s our daily Wordle guide with some hints and the answer for Sunday’s puzzle (#1,422). It may be that you’re a Wordle newcomer and you’re not completely sure how to play the game. We’re here to help with that too. What is Wordle? Wordle is a deceptively simple daily word game that first emerged in 2021. The gist is that there is one five-letter word to deduce every day by process of elimination. The daily word is the same for everyone. Wordle blew up in popularity in late 2021 after creator Josh Wardle made it easy for players to share an emoji-based grid with their friends and followers that detailed how they fared each day. The game’s success spurred dozens of clones across a swathe of categories and formats. The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The publication said that players collectively played Wordle 5.3 billion times in 2024. So, it’s little surprise that Wordle is one of the best online games and puzzles you can play daily. How to play Wordle To start playing Wordle, you simply need to enter one five-letter word. The game will tell you how close you are to that day’s secret word by highlighting letters that are in the correct position in green. Letters that appear in the word but aren’t in the right spot will be highlighted in yellow. If you guess any letters that are not in the secret word, the game will gray those out on the virtual keyboard. You’ll only have six guesses to find each day’s word, though you still can use grayed-out letters to help narrow things down. It’s also worth remembering that letters can appear in the secret word more than once. Wordle is free to play on the NYT’s website and apps, as well as on Meta Quest headsets. The game refreshes at midnight local time. If you log into a New York Times account, you can track your stats, including the all-important win streak. How to play Wordle more than once a day If you have a NYT subscription that includes full access to the publication’s games, you don’t have to stop after a single round of Wordle. You’ll have access to an archive of more than 1,400 previous Wordle games. So if you’re a relative newcomer, you’ll be able to go back and catch up on previous editions. In addition, paid NYT Games members have access to a tool called the Wordle Bot. This can tell you how well you performed at each day’s game. Previous Wordle answers Before today’s Wordle hints, here are the answers to recent puzzles that you may have missed: Yesterday’s Wordle answer for Saturday, May 10 — YEAST Friday, May 9 — TRIPE Thursday, May 8 — BALMY Wednesday, May 7 — MACHO Tuesday, May 6 — SUITE Today’s Wordle hints explained Every day, we’ll try to make Wordle a little easier for you. First, we’ll offer a hint that describes the meaning of the word or how it might be used in a phrase or sentence. We’ll also tell you if there are any double (or even triple) letters in the word. In case you still haven’t quite figured it out by that point, we’ll then provide the first letter of the word. Those who are still stumped after that can continue on to find out the answer for today’s Wordle. This should go without saying, but make sure to scroll slowly. Spoilers are ahead. Today’s Wordle help Here is a hint for today’s Wordle answer: A small, cylindrical wooden rod that’s used to join two larger pieces of wood together. Often seen in ready-to-assemble furniture kits. Are there any double letters in today’s Wordle? There are no repeated letters in today’s Wordle answer. What’s the first letter of today’s Wordle? The first letter of today’s Wordle answer is D. The Wordle answer today This is your final warning before we reveal today’s Wordle answer. No take-backs. Don’t blame us if you happen to scroll too far and accidentally spoil the game for yourself. What is today’s Wordle? Today’s Wordle answer is… Today’s Wordle answer for Sunday, May 11 – DOWEL DOWEL Not to worry if you didn’t figure out today’s Wordle word. If you made it this far down the page, hopefully you at least kept your streak going. And, hey: there’s always another game tomorrow. Source link #Clues #answer #Sunday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘S.N.L.’: Toasting Moms and Toasted Trump Appointees – The New York Times ‘S.N.L.’: Toasting Moms and Toasted Trump Appointees – The New York Times ‘S.N.L.’: Toasting Moms and Toasted Trump Appointees The New York Times‘SNL’ Cold Open features Trump crashing Mother’s Day joined by a drinking Pirro, Hegseth The HillCecily Strong and Colin Jost make surprise cameos in ‘SNL’ cold open CNN‘SNL’ Cold Open: ‘AA Team’ Jeanine Pirro, Pete Hegseth Have One Big, Boozy Reunion Rolling StoneCecily Strong makes surprise return to ‘SNL’ as cast mocks Jeanine Pirro and Pete Hegseth Business Insider Source link #S.N.L #Toasting #Moms #Toasted #Trump #Appointees #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tariffs Are Hitting Way Harder Than We Thought Tariffs Are Hitting Way Harder Than We Thought A Reddit user recently shared a concerning post about the rapidly worsening situation at a third-party logistics warehouse where his wife has worked for over five years. The warehouse, which handles shipping for various online stores, is reportedly struggling to keep up as new tariffs disrupt supply chains and send costs soaring. According to the poster, the warehouse has seen a dramatic slowdown in shipments. “Stuff’s not coming in anymore. Like shipments just… stopped,” the user wrote, explaining that the warehouse is getting half the trucks they used to, with containers that were supposed to land weeks ago simply “disappearing.” Don’t Miss: The tariffs reaching 145% on a wide range of imports from China are making it too expensive for many businesses to keep importing low-cost goods like gadgets, clothes, and household items. “All that ‘under $800 ships free‘ rule? Dead.” The post detailed how the warehouse’s clients, mostly small e-commerce brands, are slashing orders or pulling out altogether. Many are unable to afford the increased costs or have simply chosen to shift operations to Europe, where importing remains more viable. “One client’s moving ops to Europe cause it’s cheaper to serve customers there now,” the user noted. The impact has been severe. Managers at the warehouse are reportedly “cutting shifts, canceling overtime, and even talking layoffs.” Trending: The team behind $6B+ in licensing deals is now building the next billion-dollar IP empire — invest early at $2.25/share. The situation isn’t limited to just one warehouse. Other commenters chimed in with similar stories from across the logistics sector. One person working in a different 3PL facility said their company is trying to clear out as much stock as possible before shipments completely dry up, fearing mass layoffs within weeks. On the other hand, ports in Canada are feeling the strain, with one commenter in Saint John, New Brunswick, describing a massive surge in container traffic as U.S.-bound goods are redirected. “Our port is busier than it has ever been, and our existing infrastructure is about maxed out,” they wrote, noting that containers are piling up because of the increased volume. Story Continues Others highlighted the broader economic ripple effects, noting that layoffs in warehousing and logistics could quickly spill over into local economies, hitting everything from retail to service jobs. “Warehouse worker gets laid off and now that family cuts back on buying things, even basics like clothes or holding off on car repairs or eating out,” one user warned. “Now the local economy takes a hit… It can quickly become a death spiral.” See Also: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary called Missing Ring his biggest mistake — Don’t repeat history—invest in RYSE at just $1.90/share. Small businesses, particularly those dependent on ******** imports, also seem to be on the brink. One small business owner said their glass jar costs had tripled in the past month due to the tariffs, forcing them to rethink their entire packaging strategy at a time when cash flow is already tight. Some commenters pointed out that the stock market seems out of touch with what’s really happening in the economy. Wall Street continues to rally on optimistic headlines about potential U.S.-China talks, so the market is essentially floating on “hopium,” disconnected from the harsh reality on the ground. As one commenter put it, “The entire market is floated on hopium, zero basis in reality.” With new tariffs hitting so many corners of the economy, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the impacts won’t be short-lived. From warehouse slowdowns to broader supply chain disruptions, the strain is starting to show across multiple sectors. Read Next: Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article ‘This Is Bad. Like Actually Bad’—A Man Describes The Crisis At A Big Fulfillment Warehouse: Tariffs Are Hitting Way Harder Than We Thought originally appeared on Benzinga.com © 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Source link #Tariffs #Hitting #Harder #Thought Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Jack Della Maddalena captures UFC title with slugfest win over Belal Muhammad – New York Post Jack Della Maddalena captures UFC title with slugfest win over Belal Muhammad – New York Post Jack Della Maddalena captures UFC title with slugfest win over Belal Muhammad New York PostDella Maddalena wins Muhammad’s belt in slugfest ESPNUFC 315 takeaways: Jack Della Maddalena ushers in an age of total chaos Yahoo SportsWeigh-In Results | UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena UFC.comOTM Open Thread 5/10: Digging in the heels Over the Monster Source link #Jack #Della #Maddalena #captures #UFC #title #slugfest #win #Belal #Muhammad #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Art curator Koyo Kouoh dies at height of career Art curator Koyo Kouoh dies at height of career Koyo Kouoh, one of the art world’s leading figures and a fierce advocate of African creatives, has died aged 57. A Cameroon-born curator, Kouoh had been at the height of her career. She was due to become the first African woman to lead next year’s Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art events, and led one of Africa’s largest contemporary art museums. The cause of Kouoh’s unexpected death has not yet been made public. The curator passed away in Switzerland, according to reports. South African artist Candice Breitz described Kouoh as “magnificently intelligent, endlessly energetic and formidably elegant”. Otobong Nkanga, a ********* visual artist, called the late curator a source of warmth, generosity and brilliance”. Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni also spoke of Kouoh’s impact, saying her passing “leaves a void in the world of contemporary art”. Kouoh’s colourful life began in 1967, when she was born in Cameroon, a Central African country with a rich artistic heritage. She grew up in the country’s largest city, Douala, before moving to Switzerland aged 13. There, she studied business administration and banking but, in a pivotal moment, chose not to pursue finance as a career. “I am fundamentally uninterested in profit,” she explained in a 2023 interview with the New York Times. Rather than building on her degree, Kouoh assisted migrant women as a social worker and began to immerse herself in the world of art. In 2021, Kouoh was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to a conference about the restitution of African artefacts [AFP/Getty Images] She gave birth to her son in Switzerland during the 90s, an experience she described as “profoundly transformative”. She would go on to adopt three other children. Fed up with life in the Swiss city of Zurich, Kouoh returned to Africa in 1996. She worked as a curator in Senegalese capital city Dakar, before founding Raw Material Company, an expansive, independent art hub. Just last week, and six years into her role as the director of South Africa’s Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Kouoh reflected on her love for Dakar. “Dakar made me who I am today,” she told the Financial Times. “It’s the place I came of age professionally, where I really became a curator and an exhibition-maker… I’m in Cape Town now but, mentally, I live in Dakar. It’s the one and only place for me.” When Kouoh took the top job at Zeitz, Africa’s biggest contemporary art museum, the institution was in crisis. Founding director Mark Coetzee had been suspended in 2018 following allegations of staff harrasment and later resigned. Kouoh has been widely credited with turning Zeitz’s fortunes around, leading it through the scandal, as well as the Covid pandemic. “For me, it became a duty to salvage this institution,” she told The Art World: What If…?! podcast. “I was convinced that the failure of Zeitz, if it had failed would’ve been the failure of all of us African art professionals in the field, somehow indirectly.” Kouoh took the helm of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in 2019 [AFP/Getty Images] As Zeitz’s director and curator, Kouoh oversaw a number of acclaimed exhibitions, including When We See Us: A Century of ****** Figuration in Painting. The show, which brings together works by ****** artists from the last century, is currently on display in Brussels. In a statement announcing Kouoh’s “sudden” death, Zeitz expressed its “profound sorrow” and said that, out of respect, the museum would be closed “until further notice”. In her Financial Times interview last week, Kouoh challenged the idea that death would bring an end to her endeavours. “I do believe in life after death, because I come from an ancestral ****** education where we believe in parallel lives and realities,” she said. “There is no ‘after death’, ‘before death’ or ‘during life’. It doesn’t matter that much. I believe in energies – living or dead – and in cosmic strength.” You may also be interested in: [Getty Images/BBC] Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica BBC Africa podcasts Source link #Art #curator #Koyo #Kouoh #dies #height #career Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]