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The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope – The New York Times The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope – The New York Times The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope The New York TimesVatican sleuths are busy as Pope Leo takes the reins BBCPope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump CNNLeo XIV: The modest missionary in Peru who became the first American pope The Washington PostPope Leo XIV’s first address draws similarities to Pope Francis’ papacy while preserving forsaken traditions Fox News Source link #Mother #Catholic #Faith #Inspired #Future #Pope #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Boy, 4, hospitalised after visit to farm in Cowbridge Boy, 4, hospitalised after visit to farm in Cowbridge Family photo Michael, who loves animals, visited the farm with his grandmother Margaret during the Easter holidays The parents of a four-year-old boy who became very unwell after a trip to a petting farm have described the “nightmare” of his symptoms developing while on holiday abroad. Public health officials are examining 74 cases of cryptosporidium linked to visits to Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, during April. Cryptosporidium is a parasite, often linked to contact with young farm animals, that can infect your bowels and cause an unpleasant and sometimes dangerous illness. Public Health Wales (PHW) said 16 of those affected had been in hospital for at least one night. The farm shop, which the BBC has approached for comment, has voluntarily suspended its feeding and petting sessions and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation, PHW said. Gareth Carpenter and Kate Wiejak, from Bridgend, said their son Michael visited the farm on 11 April with his grandmother, Margaret Carpenter, while they packed for a family holiday. Kate, 39, said: “We go every single year, we love lamb petting, it’s an amazing attraction for kids.” Kate said Margaret “made sure” Michael washed his hands afterwards, and also used hand sanitiser. Family photo Kate and Gareth say they won’t take Michael to petting farm sessions in future, despite his love of animals The following day, the family – including Kate’s 16-year-old daughter and both of Michael’s grandmothers – flew to Spain, renting a villa in Malaga with another family. “We were looking forward to a nice holiday,” said Gareth, adding they “wouldn’t dream” of getting on the flight if there had been any sign of illness beforehand. But by 14 April, Michael had begun to feel unwell, with a raised temperature and diarrhoea. “We put it down to the food, or that he’d had too much sun as we’d been out by the pool for a couple of hours,” said Gareth, 46. “We thought, give him some sleep and a bit of Calpol and by the morning he’d be right as rain.” But Michael continued to be very unwell throughout the night and so, the following morning, they called the emergency medical services who advised them to take Michael to hospital. Family photo The family was on holiday in Malaga, Spain, when Michael started getting symptoms of the parasite infection They said “luckily” there was a private hospital just a five minutes’ drive away. The couple paid an €850 (£719) deposit to get Michael seen – €5,000 (£4,229) in total, later claimed back through their insurance – but said staff were “absolutely amazing” despite significant language barriers. “We literally saw a doctor within 10 minutes, I was shocked,” said Kate. Doctors said Michael had a serious infection and he spent three days in hospital. “It was an absolute nightmare,” said Kate. Family photo Michael spent three days in hospital in Spain On their return to Wales that weekend, which was a bank holiday, Michael still had a “bad belly” and so they took him to see a GP on 22 April, who requested a stool sample. “We were driving ourselves crazy,” said Gareth. “We were thinking, was it a bit of chicken he ate, or an ice cream his Nana gave him – she was feeling terrible about that – or was it something in the water?” Gareth said he received a call from Public Health Wales the following day to say the test result had shown Michael was infected with cryptosporidium, and they asked him if Michael had been around any animals. When Gareth shared the details of the farm visit, he said he was told that there were a number of other cases of the infection linked to the same venue. Both Kate and Gareth later became unwell with similar, but much milder, symptoms and Gareth said he was still experiencing stomach cramps, more than four weeks after Michael’s contact with the animals. But they said Michael had now made a full recovery, and no one else in their holiday party had contracted it. Kate said Margaret “blames herself” for taking Michael to the farm, but said she wished “more information” had been given to people attending the petting sessions about the potential risks. “It’s only when something happens that you realise how serious it is,” said Gareth. “I would hate to see another parent go through the same thing.” What is cryptosporidium?Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can cause an unpleasant and sometimes dangerous illness called cryptosporidiosis.It lives in the intestines of infected humans and animals and is passed out in their ****.It can then spread to water sources like lakes, rivers, and swimming pools, as well as food like raw milk.The illness can affect anyone but is most common in children aged one to five.Symptoms, which can last for around two weeks, include severe watery diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea, fever, and loss of appetite.There is no specific treatment but most people feel better within a month. Source: *** Health Security Agency Su Mably, consultant in health protection for Public Health Wales, said: “We are continuing to work with our partners to investigate this outbreak. “Although cryptosporidium infection is usually mild and clears up on its own, it can cause more serious illness in young children and people with weakened immune systems. “If you visited the farm and feel unwell, please contact your GP or call NHS 111. “It is possible for this infection to be passed on from one person to another, for example if someone is caring for a family member who is unwell. “It is important to protect yourself by washing your hands well, particularly before preparing food.” Source link #Boy #hospitalised #visit #farm #Cowbridge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish Mark Blicavs missed a crucial late shot at goal as Geelong suffered an agonising four-point home defeat to GWS in a classic AFL encounter. Source link #Cats #Blicavs #costly #tense #GWS #finish Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive-FEMA cuts emergency training as hurricane season looms Exclusive-FEMA cuts emergency training as hurricane season looms By Leah Douglas, Tim Reid, Nichola Groom, Nathan Layne WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. federal disaster agency FEMA has sharply reduced training for state and local emergency managers ahead of the start of the hurricane season on June 1, according to current and former officials, memos seen by Reuters, and three sources familiar with the situation. The training cutbacks could leave storm-prone communities less prepared to handle the often devastating aftermath of hurricanes, the sources and some of the current and former officials warned. Leading forecasters predict a busier-than-average Atlantic hurricane season this year, with 17 named tropical storms, including nine hurricanes. If state directors and local emergency managers are not briefed on the federal government’s latest tools and resources, it will impact their ability to prepare for and warn communities of impending storms, said Deanne Criswell, who headed FEMA during President Joe Biden’s administration. Some 2,000 FEMA employees – or about a third of full-time staff – have been fired or accepted incentives to quit since President Donald Trump took office in January and declared that the agency should be abolished and its functions handed over to the states. Last week, Trump fired FEMA’s acting chief, Cameron Hamilton, a day after Hamilton told lawmakers that the agency should be preserved. Hamilton’s successor, David Richardson, told FEMA employees on Friday that he would “run right over” any staff opposed to his implementation of Trump’s vision for a smaller agency. ONLINE TRAINING FEMA’s National Hurricane Program and the National Hurricane Center typically conduct in-person workshops and presentations for state and local emergency officials each spring to help them prepare for hurricane season. These training sessions are used to share the latest data on hurricane modeling, build relationships between local, state and FEMA officials to improve coordination on disaster preparedness and relief, and review evacuation routes and other planning measures. Relationship building is critical for coordination in the event of a storm, according to three emergency managers and experts. Some planned hurricane training sessions and workshops have been moved online. FEMA, which is overseen by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, confirmed the training cutbacks in a statement to Reuters. “At the direction of President Trump and Secretary Noem, we’re done offering duplicate trainings that promote waste, fraud and abuse and that are not a good use of American taxpayers,” the statement said. “The National Hurricane Program continues to deliver readiness trainings ahead of the 2025 Hurricane Season to emergency managers nationwide with virtual trainings.” Steve Still, the emergency manager for New Hanover County, a hurricane hotspot on North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast, said online training, while useful, was less effective than in-person events. “If there’s any practical applications or exercises, you need in-person training,” Still said. Despite the reduced training, emergency management officials in North Carolina and Louisiana – states regularly battered by hurricanes – told Reuters they have FEMA-certified trainers on staff who can lead in-person disaster training. “FEMA courses have continued as planned in the state without issue,” said Justin J. Graney, a spokesman for North Carolina Emergency Management. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Since February 5, FEMA staff have been barred from travel unrelated to disaster deployment and other limited purposes. Since early March, staff must have their speaking engagements and presentation materials approved by the Office of External Affairs and Office of Chief Counsel, according to two internal memos seen by Reuters. Few speaking requests have been approved, leading the National Hurricane Program to cancel some trainings for emergency managers in storm-prone areas or move them online, according to a source familiar with the situation. Organizers of April’s National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans canceled several FEMA-led sessions – including one aimed at helping emergency managers make evacuation decisions during hurricanes – after FEMA staff dropped out due to the travel restrictions, said John Wilson, chairman of the conference. Wilson said the director of the National Hurricane Center usually speaks at the conference about lessons learned from past hurricane season and shares forecasting model updates, but did not this year. “It was kind of bizarre to have a National Hurricane Conference without the National Hurricane Center director opening it up,” Wilson said. NHC Director Michael Brennan said in a statement that he did not attend the conference due to travel restrictions but noted that the center recently organized a virtual course with 500 participants. He said the NHC’s “dialogue with partners continues and remains unchanged.” CONCERNS Lynn Budd, president of the National Emergency Management Association, an organization of state emergency managers, and director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, said states need more time and resources if they are expected to make up for cuts to FEMA staff and activities. “There is room to reduce the footprint of FEMA in their regular deployment activities, but there is also expertise provided by FEMA for state and local jurisdictions that the states simply don’t have at this time,” Budd said. NEMA would not comment specifically on the reduced trainings. The lack of training sessions at disaster preparedness conferences leaves state and local emergency managers more vulnerable to inaccurate or inadequate advice ahead of the storm season, said Bryan *****, the former head of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management who now heads a disaster preparedness consultancy. “These conferences are really important, because lots of FEMA trainings are normally done at them,” ***** said. “That’s one of the critical things – new information is released to state and local emergency managers.” If local emergency managers are not trained in new forecasting models, for example, then there might be critical information the public won’t get ahead of a hurricane, ***** said. (Reporting by Leah Douglas, Nathan Layne, Nichola Groom and Tim Reid, editing by Ross Colvin and Suzanne Goldenberg) Source link #ExclusiveFEMA #cuts #emergency #training #hurricane #season #looms Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

"Just Got Our First Tariff Bill": Americans Are Sharing How They're Already Seeing Trump's Tariffs Affect Their Lives And Businesses – MSN "Just Got Our First Tariff Bill": Americans Are Sharing How They're Already Seeing Trump's Tariffs Affect Their Lives And Businesses – MSN “Just Got Our First Tariff Bill”: Americans Are Sharing How They’re Already Seeing Trump’s Tariffs Affect Their Lives And Businesses MSN’I freaked out and spent $400 online’: US consumers on cheap shipping changes BBC”It’s Real Y’all”: People Are Sharing Their Tariff Receipts, And My Wallet Is Not Ready For What’s Coming YahooTrump’s trade war is about to change the way you shop CNNSummer could be about to get a lot more expensive, thanks to tariffs The Washington Post Source link #quotJust #Tariff #Billquot #Americans #Sharing #They039re #Trump039s #Tariffs #Affect #Lives #Businesses #MSN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash Iran and the US are holding their fourth round of nuclear talks as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East. Source link #Iran #resume #nuclear #talks #red #lines #clash Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge Hands Menendez Brothers Big Win in Resentencing Bid Judge Hands Menendez Brothers Big Win in Resentencing Bid The Menendez brothers will get their day in court—again. On Friday, a judge scheduled a resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who in 1996 were convicted of the ******* of their parents, Kitty and José Menendez. Los Angeles Superior Court judge Michael Jesic set the hearing to begin next Tuesday, May 13, according to The New York Times. It is expected to last for two days. The brothers will have the opportunity to present their case for release. While they don’t dispute the fact that they killed their parents on August 20, 1989, they claim it was in self-defense, as their father’s alleged ******* abuse left them with no other choice. Erik and Lyle Menendez blasted their parents to death with shotguns in 1989. / Ted Soqui / Sygma via Getty Images They believe they should have faced lesser charges than the first-degree murders for which they were convicted in 1996. If the court agrees, the brothers could be allowed to walk free. The ruling is a major victory for Erik, 54, and Lyle, 57. It caps off a lengthy legal saga that has seen their resentencing hearing repeatedly postponed. Lawyers for the brothers have been pushing for a reassessment of their case since as early as May 2023, citing new evidence that they say supports the brothers’ claims that their father was ********* abusing Erik. Their bid for freedom picked up significant momentum after the September 2024 release of Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The Netflix series was a massive hit, bringing renewed attention to the brothers’ case—which had enthralled the nation during their two highly publicized trials in the ’90s. When their first trial, which lasted from 1993 to 1994, ended in a mistrial, they were retried in 1995. Former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón emerged as a strong proponent of the brothers’ legal battle. Last fall, he asked the court to resentence the brothers to 50 years to life, which would have made them immediately eligible for parole. In November, however, Gascón lost his reelection bid and was replaced as DA by Nathan Hochman—who ran on a tough-on-crime platform and has offered a much less sympathetic take on the brothers. He contends that Erik and Lyle have failed to “come clean” about the “lies” they used to make their case—chiefly, that they acted in self-defense. The brothers maintain that because they feared physical harm from their father, they were acting in self-defense by killing both their parents. LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman has opposed the brothers’ bid for freedom. / Eric Thayer / Getty Images Hochman has tried to pull Gascón’s petition but was previously denied by Jesic. The judge reaffirmed that decision on Friday, after Hochman made another attempt at yanking the petition. The DA cited a new report, commissioned by California Governor Gavin Newsom, on the brothers’ behavior in prison, which found, among other things, that they had violated regulations by using cellphones. However, Jesic decided that the report didn’t contain much new information, and scheduled the hearing. Despite the win, tensions between Hochman and the brothers’ legal team continued to flare on Friday, as one of their lawyers, Mark Geragos, declared the district attorney a “loser” while speaking outside of the courthouse, TMZ reported. Source link #Judge #Hands #Menendez #Brothers #Big #Win #Resentencing #Bid Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

As new Social Security leadership takes the helm, here are the changes beneficiaries need to watch As new Social Security leadership takes the helm, here are the changes beneficiaries need to watch Social Security’s approximate 73 million beneficiaries have seen some key changes to benefits and services in the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Source link #Social #Security #leadership #takes #helm #beneficiaries #watch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo XIV appeals to world powers for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday appearance Pope Leo XIV appeals to world powers for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday appearance Pope Leo XIV delivers the ******* Caeli prayer from the main central loggia balcony of St Peter’s basilica in The ********, on May 11, 2025. Alberto Pizzoli | Afp | Getty Images Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war”, in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on May 8, called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli hostages. Leo also welcomed the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and said he was praying to God to grant the world the “miracle of peace.” Source link #Pope #Leo #XIV #appeals #world #powers #war #Sunday #appearance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Reluctant at First, Trump Officials Intervened in South Asia as Nuclear Fears Grew – The New York Times Reluctant at First, Trump Officials Intervened in South Asia as Nuclear Fears Grew – The New York Times Reluctant at First, Trump Officials Intervened in South Asia as Nuclear Fears Grew The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Reluctant #Trump #Officials #Intervened #South #Asia #Nuclear #Fears #Grew #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

In 1988, R.E.M. were so disgusted with the state of the US that guitarist Peter Buck admitted to wanting to shoot President Bush In 1988, R.E.M. were so disgusted with the state of the US that guitarist Peter Buck admitted to wanting to shoot President Bush When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Carroll/Corbis via Getty Images) “I recommend anyone reading this who’s a psycho and can buy a gun to shoot George Bush. I’m serious. l would consider it myself. I live in a country that I hate! I live in a country where I wanna shoot politicians, where the only way you can make a real dent is not voting, it’s *******.” It’s October 1988, and speaking to Melody Maker writer Steve Sutherland ahead of the forthcoming US presidential election, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck is delivering a somewhat provocative state-of-the-nation address. The guitarist is in a Athens, Georgia drinking den named the GA Bar, and, by his own admission, he’s “a little tipsy”, drinking Bloody Marys in an attempt to battle the jetlag he’s feeling having flown home from London the previous day. The 1988 US presidential election would see Ronald Reagan’s Vice President George Bush representing the Republican Party versus the Democratic Party candidate Michael Dukakis, Governor of Massachusetts. Given that Reagan had been elected by a landslide majority in 1980 and 1984, Buck was adamant that “that ******** Bush” was going to become the 41st President of the United States, and he wasn’t happy about it. “I’m so ******** furious, I feel like shooting people,” he declared, “George Bush first and then the people who vote for him.” “I hate this country, I really hate America,” he continued. “We’ve turned into such selfish bastards. If Adolf Hitler came back and said, ‘I won’t raise taxes’, he’d win in a landslide. I’m washing my hands of it. I don’t give a *****. We’re essentially a nation of ****-assed used-car salesmen that wanna protect our pile. That’s all we are, and that disgusts me.” “D’you know the weirdest thing?,” Buck continued. “Everything that Reagan’s done that I hate and despise benefits me. I mean, you wouldn’t believe how much less tax I pay – it went down from 44 per cent to 28 per cent. I don’t wanna put money into Cruise missiles, but I want money to go to people who are hungry, I want money to go to people who need houses… and he cuts the tax and what’s left goes to make bombs. That’s obscene!” At the time, R.E.M. were about to release their sixth studio album, Green, which would be released by Warners on November 8, 1988, that date explicitly chosen to coincide with the date of the presidential election. The album would go on to sell over two million copies in the US, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard 200, the indie-rock band’s highest chart placing at the time. The group once said that the record was full of “big dumb bubble-gum pop songs”, but songs such as Orange Crush (about the Vietnam War) and World Leader Pretend carried on some of the political musings heard on the previous year’s Document album. Frontman Michael Stipe would insist that he wasn’t the man to look to for answers, however. “I have no answers to anything, I’m just kind of questioning with everyone else,” he told Melody Maker in a previous interview. “I don’t really like being misperceived as being shamanistic or some man of wisdom or something like that, because I don’t think I am.” His buddy Buck, however, wasn’t shy about airing his personal political views at the time. “Really, anyone who wants to be a politician is not qualified,” he suggested. “Hell, I don’t even like Dukakis – he’s a politician. They should all be shot.” As far as we’re aware, Buck’s comments did not lead to any demands for R.E.M.’s cancellation, removal from festival bills, or life imprisonment by band managers, opportunistic politicians or professionally outraged newspaper columnists. Simpler times. Source link #R.E.M #disgusted #state #guitarist #Peter #Buck #admitted #wanting #shoot #President #Bush Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series – SFGATE Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series – SFGATE Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series SFGATEDo-it-all Randle’s triple-double fuels Wolves’ win ESPNNBA playoffs: Timberwolves surge past Warriors late to take 2-1 series lead after Draymond Green fouls out Yahoo SportsAnthony Edwards rescues Minnesota with clutch second half to escape with Game 3 win over shorthanded Warriors CBS SportsAnthony Edwards, Randle Wow NBA Fans as Wolves Beat Warriors with Curry Out in Game 3 Bleacher Report Source link #Edwards #Randle #lead #Timberwolves #Warriors #lead #secondround #playoff #series #SFGATE Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Angus Taylor and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price step up to jointly contest Liberal leadership Angus Taylor and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price step up to jointly contest Liberal leadership Angus Taylor and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have announced themselves as a joint ticket for the Liberal Party leadership ahead of what is expected to be a tight contest to steer the Opposition rebuild. Liberal MPs will meet in Canberra on Tuesday to elect their next leader, with previous deputy Sussan Ley and Mr Taylor, who was shadow treasurer for the past three years, putting their hands up for the top job. Conservatives among the Liberal ranks persuaded Senator Price to defect from the Nationals last week, just days after she was re-elected for the Country Liberal Party with support from the junior coalition partner’s senior members. On Sunday, Senator Price confirmed that she intended to run for deputy leader despite not having sat in the Liberal party room. “There is no question that returning to our roots as a party is critical right now,” Senator Price said in a statement. “If we want to inspire and empower Australians across our country, we must return to these roots — these basic values — that define who we are as a party.” She subsequently endorsed Mr Taylor as “a pragmatic, deep-thinking individual” on Sky News. The pair then released a joint video on social media. “You’ve got the incredible experience behind you, I’ve had the pleasure of having you as a mentor so far in my journey,” Senator Price says in the split-screen video. “That’s what I think Australians need to understand, that we’re a team that’s prepared to get out there and fight.” If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Mr Taylor responded that she was absolutely right. “You’ve been a great inspiration to me and we’ve got to regroup, rebuild and get back in the fight,” he said. While Ms Ley does not officially have a running mate, The West understands Ted O’Brien is expected to also contest the deputy position. The Liberals do not have a history of always running joint tickets for the leadership; Julie Bishop stood on her own merits to be the deputy leader to Brendan Nelson, Malcolm Turnbull, Tony Abbott and then Mr Turnbull again. Senate colleague Dave Sharma said no matter who won Tuesday’s ballot, it was vital the Liberals remaining after last week’s election drubbing united behind the new leader. “We don’t have the luxury of being able to tear ourselves apart over the next year or two,” he said. “Our party room is not big enough, our level of public support is not high enough to indulge ourselves in that way.” He also urged a total overhaul of policy development. Backbenchers like himself had prioritised party discipline over the past three years but did so on the expectation shadow ministers had been doing to work to give them something to sell at the election. It did not eventuate. “We should have been road testing these (policies), red team-blue teaming them, contesting them internally before we decide to roll them out,” he said. “I do think we had people on the front bench who weren’t pulling their weight, who didn’t have the capability, the profile, the policy heft to take the best offering to the election. “Leaders have to make decisions about the shadow cabinet on all sorts of criteria, geography, gender . . . faction, all that sort of stuff. “But I don’t think there was enough merit in that mix, would be my honest assessment.” Source link #Angus #Taylor #Jacinta #Nampijinpa #Price #step #jointly #contest #Liberal #leadership Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mix-up at Phoenix gas station breaks dozens of cars — how to make companies pay for their mistakes Mix-up at Phoenix gas station breaks dozens of cars — how to make companies pay for their mistakes You probably don’t give much thought to filling up your gas tank during your weekly errands. Swipe your card, fill the tank and be on your merry way. But danger lurked underground for Phoenix resident Clarissa Amoroso. Don’t miss On Feb. 9, Amoroso headed to a Circle K on 75th Avenue and Thomas Road to fill up her vehicle, which she inherited from her late father. Soon after, the engine “started cutting out, acting like it wasn’t getting fuel,” she told reporters at AZFamily’s On Your Side. The damage to her vehicle prevented her from getting to work. She tried to work with Circle K to resolve the problem but said the company gave her different timelines of when her claim could be paid out. “It’s a lot on your shoulders when you’re the breadwinner of your family,” she told reporters in tears. “Just feeling you’re not being heard, that’s what hurts the most.” Why did this happen? According to On Your Side, a third-party fuel carrier put diesel into the underground unleaded gasoline storage tank and unleaded gas into the diesel tank. Sixty vehicles were filled with the incorrect fuel before Circle K shut the pumps down, and some drivers who made claims were still waiting for compensation months later. One victim, Matthew Silva, told a reporter that “anything that had to do with the gas” had to be replaced on his vehicle, including the fuel pumps, spark plugs and the entire gasoline direct injection (GDI) system. Silva couldn’t wait out the claims process and ended up paying $4,300 out of his pocket to repair the damage. He received an email from Circle K stating that it would take up to 14 days for the claims department to reach out. “It’s been past that,” he was quoted as saying in an April 17 story, more than two months since the incident. Why were there delays? Circle K says the payout delays were a result of the time it takes to evaluate claims and process documentation. A spokesperson for Circle K told On Your Side in an email: “We take all claims seriously and evaluate each of them carefully, and we always work to reimburse customers as quickly as possible once we receive required documentation to validate their claim.” Read more: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has an important message for the next wave of American retirees — here’s how he says you can best weather the US retirement crisis Amoroso and Silva have since been reimbursed, and Amoroso has also been paid for the two weeks she couldn’t work. As for the other claims on hold, Circle K said it was likely due to a wait for documentation from the affected drivers. What to do in a similar situation Whether you suffer damage to your car or another valuable piece of property, it’s critical that you do your part to ensure that you receive what you’re owed in a claim. Most companies will require you to prove that the damage was their doing, so gather as much documentation as you can. This can include receipts from the store, a dated record of when you noticed the damage and photographs of your property in good condition beforehand. Be creative: Even a speeding ticket from the day before could show your car was working fine before the incident. Once you have your documentation, contact the company to learn how to file a claim. Follow their instructions to prevent any delays and increase your chances of getting a response. Finally, follow up if you haven’t received a response within a reasonable time frame. You generally want to exhaust your options with the company before considering litigation. Court cases, even at small-claims court, can be time-consuming and expensive, but it could still be worth it depending on the severity of the damage. What to read next This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Source link #Mixup #Phoenix #gas #station #breaks #dozens #cars #companies #pay #mistakes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena full fight video highlights – MMA Fighting Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena full fight video highlights – MMA Fighting Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena full fight video highlights MMA FightingDella Maddalena wins Muhammad’s belt in slugfest ESPNUFC 315 takeaways: Jack Della Maddalena ushers in an age of total chaos Yahoo SportsUFC 315 predictions — Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena: Fight card, odds, preview, picks, prelims CBS SportsWeigh-In Results | UFC 315: Muhammad vs Della Maddalena UFC.com Source link #Belal #Muhammad #Jack #Della #Maddalena #full #fight #video #highlights #MMA #Fighting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ukraine: What Trump does next is key Ukraine: What Trump does next is key Volodymyr Zelensky has given a cautious and diplomatic response to Vladimir Putin’s late-night offer of direct talks in Istanbul next Thursday. The Ukrainian leader might have been expected to slam his opposite number in Moscow for not committing to a 30-day ceasefire, as demanded by Kyiv and its Western allies on Saturday. Instead, writing on X, Zelensky called it “a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war”. Zelensky added that Ukraine expected Russia to confirm it would abide by the proposed 30-day ceasefire, starting on Monday. It’s hard to tell if Zelensky really sees Putin’s offer of direct talks as a “positive sign”. This is as much about optics as anything else. Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by US President Donald Trump as the obstacle to peace. Trump’s reaction was markedly upbeat. Writing on his Truth Social platform earlier, he hinted once again that this war was close to ending. He wrote: “A potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine!” Putin said he wants to address what he calls “the root causes of the conflict”. From his perspective, that means Ukraine’s unacceptable ambition to be part of a prosperous, democratic Europe rather than returning to Moscow’s orbit and become a pliant, satellite nation like Belarus. He will also want a firm undertaking that Ukraine will never join Nato. Moscow demanded on Saturday that, before any ceasefire can start, the West must stop arming Ukraine. That of course would leave this country that much less able to fend off Russia’s gradual advances on the frontline – or, worse, a new full-scale offensive to take more land. What Ukraine badly needs from its allies is an uninterrupted flow of air defences to fend off the ever-growing numbers of drones and missiles being fired across the common border at Kyiv and other major cities. Shortly after dawn on Sunday, we were woken by an air raid alert and sirens went off as more Russian drones were launched. On 9 May, the US Embassy in Kyiv issued a warning to its citizens that there was “a significant risk of air raids in the coming days”. One of the biggest concerns is that the Kremlin may launch another Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile like the one its forces fired at a factory in Dnipro last November. With its velocity approaching 10 times the speed of sound, Russia boasts that this missile is “unstoppable”. So now the key question is what Trump does next – and this could go either way. He could decide that his opposite number in Moscow is simply stringing him along, finding one excuse after another not to agree to a ceasefire. Or, given his historic warm relations with Putin, will he throw the Russian leader a diplomatic lifeline and put pressure on Ukraine instead to sit down in Istanbul and listen to Moscow’s demands, irrespective of whether there is a ceasefire come Monday? Source link #Ukraine #Trump #key Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Mother’s Day to remember: Perth mum Munnaza Syed receives ultimate gift with birth of baby girl A Mother’s Day to remember: Perth mum Munnaza Syed receives ultimate gift with birth of baby girl In the early hours of Mother’s Day, a Perth mum received a gift more precious than any bouquet of flowers or breakfast in bed – the long-awaited arrival of her first baby girl. Source link #Mothers #Day #remember #Perth #mum #Munnaza #Syed #receives #ultimate #gift #birth #baby #girl Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Tramples on MTG’s Dreams of a Senate Run Trump Tramples on MTG’s Dreams of a Senate Run President Donald Trump doesn’t think his MAGA cheerleader Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has what it takes to win the Georgia Senate seat she’s eyeing. The Georgia Congresswoman, who is weighing a run for Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff’s seat in 2026, declared on NewsNation Tuesday that she would triumph in the Republican primary. But Trump—who carried Georgia by just over 2 points in the 2024 presidential election—appears to have doubts about her prospects in the swing state. “The president loves MTG. He doesn’t love her chances in a general,” a Trump adviser told Axios. Polling suggests Greene would get trounced by Ossoff in a hypothetical matchup, trailing him by 11 points in a recent Trafalgar Group survey—though she would indeed pull ahead of other Republican contenders in a primary. Greene’s brand of supercharged Trumpism, filled with viral antics and inflammatory statements, may resonate with the GOP’s MAGA base, but in a general election, Georgia voters remain skeptical. “It’s possible that Greene could win a Republican primary,” Republican consultant Mark Rountree told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “But it’s unlikely she could win a general election, and conservatives would once again have blown an opportunity to defeat Democrats in Georgia.” Internal GOP polls haven’t been kind to Greene, with one person who saw the numbers telling Axios she got “smoked.” Jon Ossoff, a documentary filmmaker and journalist, defeated Republican incumbent Sen. David Purdue (R-GA) in a runoff election in 2021. / Jessica McGowan/Getty Images She may still opt to run for governor—Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp cannot seek a third term in 2026—and she’s expressed equal confidence in her chances in that race. The Republican primary for the Senate seat is wide open after Kemp, who drew Trump’s ire in 2020 by refusing to overturn the presidential election results and was seen as a frontrunner in the election, declined Monday to challenge Ossoff in 2026. Kemp is expected to head to D.C. in the coming weeks to discuss with Trump which Republican candidate to back, Axios said. The president is eager to expand the GOP’s three-seat advantage in the Senate. “The president, like the governor, wants someone who can win,” the Trump adviser reportedly said. Republican Rep. Buddy Carter on Thursday became the first contender to announce his bid, but according to Axios, he’s not the candidate Trump and Kemp are looking for. Donald Trump and Brian Kemp made peace in August last year, only weeks after Trump called Kemp a “bad guy” and an “average governor.” / Win McNamee/Getty Images Kelly Loeffler, whom Trump appointed to lead the Small Business Administration in February, is another name being considered. She previously served as Georgia senator in 2020 until she was unseated by Democrat Raphael Warnock in a special election. In 2022, Warnock defeated former NFL player Herschel Walker to win a full six-year term as a Georgia Senator. Other potential GOP candidates for Ossoff’s seat include Rep. Mike Collins—who sponsored the much-touted Laken Riley Act as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown, Rep. Brian Jack (previously a longtime Trump advisor), and Georgia’s secretary of state Brad Raffensperger. Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia. / Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Images Source link #Trump #Tramples #MTGs #Dreams #Senate #Run Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Roos defy ladder position to force a draw with Brisbane Roos defy ladder position to force a draw with Brisbane Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane and cellar dwellers North Melbourne have split the points, playing out a thrilling 71-71 draw in Hobart. Source link #Roos #defy #ladder #position #force #draw #Brisbane Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aurora CEO talks the future of autonomous trucking, freight industry Aurora CEO talks the future of autonomous trucking, freight industry 00:00 Dave Briggs Well, driverless trucks are officially on the road. Aurora Innovation making autonomous freight a reality as it operates a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. Company recently reporting first quarter results highlighting the available liquidity to fund operations into the fourth quarter of 26. Here with more is Aurora CEO Chris Urmson, and Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman. Chris, it is good to see you. So let’s start there with those those results you just reported, Chris. Walk us through the report. What are you seeing in the business? 00:36 Chris Urmson Yeah, well, the big news for us is that we’ve been talking for years about getting self-driving trucks on the road, actually doing that for real. And that we’ve accomplished that. A couple of weeks ago, we started operating, and now every day, we have trucks on the road, pulling goods for customers with nobody sat behind the steering wheel. Over the rest of the year, we’re really going to be focused on how do we take this from an initial launch lane here between Dallas and Houston, and on the road from Fort Worth to Phoenix, moving it so that it operates day and night and in weather. So really exciting times for us. 01:22 Julie Hyman Well, and talk to us about how it’s going. And something else I’m curious about, Chris, when we talk about self-driving vehicles that are cars, right? But they’re supposed to be passenger or sort of taxi-like vehicles. There has been a discussion going on about how many humans are sort of involved in their operation, right? Do you have remote control of the vehicles in some cases. Talk me through, does that happen with the trucks as well? 02:03 Chris Urmson Well, it’s going about as well as we could hope at this point. So I took a ride the first day. We went from Dallas to Houston. I sat in the back as luggage. There was no joystick or control. I was really just along for the ride. And along the way, we encountered a Mazda that was weaving around in front of us. We got to Houston and the traffic was as dense as it always is in Houston. And it just worked. So the point that, you know, by the time we’re taking the trip back, despite this being a first of its kind adventure, I was watching YouTube in the back seat. So really exciting to see the progress. I’m really excited to see this on the road. No, our trucks are really reliant on their own ability to drive safely. We talk about the fact that there’s nearly ubiquitous cell phone coverage in the US. But when you’re talking about a truck safely driving down the road, you don’t want to count on the nearly. You really need to have the thing be able to drive safely by itself. 03:37 Dave Briggs In terms, Chris, of sort of, you know, your tech’s impact on jobs, I would assume, Chris, if you’re driving a truck now, you’re fine. But I’m just curious, I mean, if you were talking to a young American right now and giving them advice, would you still encourage them to pursue a career as a truck driver? 04:02 Chris Urmson I’d certainly encourage them to pursue a career in logistics, and I think that’s going to be a continuing growing space for us. My expectation is, and the industry expects, that over the next decade, we need a million new people to be willing to drive trucks. And it’s an incredibly important job, and I am thankful for everyone who’s willing to do it. But there aren’t enough Americans who want to do it. And with the country’s current trend in immigration policy, we don’t expect there’s going to be enough people that are willing to get behind the wheel, spend time away from family, deal with the fact that they’re 10 times as likely to die on the job as the average American. And so we see what we’re building at Aurora, really to complement the men and women who serve this country by driving freight. 05:09 Dave Briggs Chris, you do have competitors, by Bloomberg’s math, at least five. What makes Aurora different? 05:19 Chris Urmson Well, I think the biggest thing that makes us different is we actually have a product on the road, right? And that’s the culmination of the work of an incredible team that we have here. We have some really interesting proprietary technology in both our verifiable AI, which is a way of using some of the most modern machine learning and AI techniques you’ve talked about around ChatGPT and Google and whatnot, but doing that in a way that you can actually trust it to drive safely on the road. We have special technology in the lidar, which is a sensor we use to look ahead down the road. We can see five football fields down the road. That’s something no one else is able to do. And when you’re driving a big truck, it’s important to see that far out. And then we have incredible partnerships. So today, we work with Volvo and Peterbilt trucks. Volvo and Paccar are the parent company that makes Peterbilt, make half the trucks sold in the US market. So that’s a really great set of partnerships. We work with Continental, who’s one of the world’s leading tier one manufacturers. They can help us produce the hardware at scale, so we can really have a huge impact in the market. And then finally, incredible set of customers, with folks like Werner, Schneider, Hirschbach, Uber Freight. These are all folks who are kind of the pinnacle in the freight industry, and we have the privilege of working with them today. 07:10 Julie Hyman So Chris, the thing you said at the beginning of all of that, that you guys are the first ones out the door, how important do you think that will be down the line when there are a lot of other autonomous trucks on the road? Do you think that, in other words, how big of a head start does that give you, that first mover advantage? 07:37 Chris Urmson Yeah, we, so we’re talking about freight in the US as a trillion dollar market, so it’s a gigantic space. So today, we really see it as a green field, and we want to get out there and start serving customers and creating value. But we think it’s a big deal. We think we have a multi-year lead on this gigantic market compared to anyone. And with the tools, processes, and technology we’ve built in house, we think we’re only going to accelerate and further build that lead. So I’m incredibly bullish about where we are. It’s an incredibly exciting time with the company. 08:24 Dave Briggs Chris, always great to see you. Thank you so much for your time. Appreciate it. 08:31 Chris Urmson Thanks very much. Source link #Aurora #CEO #talks #future #autonomous #trucking #freight #industry Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Inside BenQ’s Taiwan HQ and Color Fidelity lab Inside BenQ’s Taiwan HQ and Color Fidelity lab We visited display manufacturer BenQ’s HQ in Taipei, where they showed off their latest monitors, and got hands-on with exclusive demos in the brand-new Color Fidelity lab. As one of the most prolific display manufacturers, the firm holds industry standards to the highest esteem instead of choosing its own ‘flavor’ of color standards. During our time at BenQ, company representatives offered the chance to dive deep into their AQCOLOR tech and how to avoid the pitfalls of mismatched colors between displays. Along the way, we spoke with the company’s internal display specialists: Senior Color Expert Dr. Chris Bai and BenQ’s Director of Integrated Marketing, David BW Lai. Given the level of access offered to us, which is quite rare among usually secretive tech companies, we’ll walk you through our experience visiting BenQ’s headquarters and share exactly what we saw during our time there. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Towering in Taiwan BenQ’s headquarters are located in an impressive skyscraper in the Neihu District of Taipei, right beside fellow giant Nvidia, an equally imposing neighbour. Upon arrival, BenQ outlined a brief history of the company. The firm started as a contract manufacturer in 1984, producing products as part of Acer. In 2001, Acer sold BenQ, which became the brand we know today. But BenQ wasn’t always just about displays. The company also dabbled in other product categories since 2001, including laptops. But in 2025, BenQ’s sole focus was on display products, including monitors and projectors, where it has found success. In 2019, BenQ became the first manufacturer of a Pantone-validated display, a breakthrough for colorists and artists alike. (Image credit: Benq) The talents that BenQ has amassed could be a part of the reason behind the company’s recent success. Dr. Chris Bai, BenQ’s resident Color Expert, holds a doctorate in Color Science awarded by Taiwan’s NTUST (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology). But, as well as his senior position at BenQ, Dr. Bai serves as the Vice Chair of the ICC (International Color Consortium) and is an Expert Member on ISO TC-130. Many of you will inevitably have experience with monitors and printers using ICC profiles, so you will have some grasp on the challenges of color management. BenQ’s AQCOLOR tech is groundbreaking One of BenQ’s main missions is to deliver “colors you can trust,” and the company seeks to do that with its AQCOLOR monitors for professionals. Dr. Bai explained that the Designer *** series and Photographer SW series stand upon four pillars of quality to achieve this. These are commitments to 10-bit color, user calibratable software (Palette Master Ultimate), industry standards validation, and providing a factory calibration report to users of each product. This is backed up with an out-of-the-box guarantee of color precision, so users won’t have to tweak for hours before getting an accurate color profile. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Benq) (Image credit: Benq) Beyond the talk of calibration, validation, and monitor hardware and software working together, what was most impressive was BenQ’s ability to deliver a consistent color appearance via its Universal Color Communication Platform. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Dr. Bai reasons that ‘color mismatch’ is the biggest problem in the world of displays and content creation. Color mismatch occurs when photos or digital art don’t look as intended when they get to a consumer monitor, projector, TV screen, or even print. As someone who worked in reprographics for several years before writing about tech, seeing such color consistency between the diverse output media was quite eyebrow-raising. It’s been years since I was in the business, and happily, the color quality and accuracy of monitors, TVs, printers, and projectors have all been raised significantly in the interim. The game developer gambit But it’s not just professional displays enjoying the new AQCOLOR tech. BenQ is bringing it to the gaming segment with a handful of new monitors from the company’s performance-focused *** series of panels. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Benq) (Image credit: Benq) Specifically, we were shown the recently-launched BenQ PD2730S and PD3226G. As well as appealing to some of BenQ’s traditional color-accuracy sensitive professional customers like designers and photographers, the new *** series has ramped up resolutions and/or refresh rates. BenQ has done this in response to seeing an increased demand for its *** series monitors among game designers. These creative professionals also want to ensure that visual assets are communicated to players as they see them. Therefore, developers may be lured in by the accurate, consistent visuals. Other elements, such as improved pixel density and refresh rates, offer not only accurate visuals but smooth-as-butter performance, too. To get an idea of why game developers are going wild on high-end monitors, I got my hands on one of BenQ’s latest models: the new PS2730S. Dr. Bai had set up a color test on the monitor, and a 15-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro), driven by the device’s Thunderbolt port. We were told to play an odd-one-out color game on each display. However, we weren’t told the purpose of the game. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) After completing a fairly simple set of tasks twice, there was a significant score difference in spotting accurate colors on the panel compared to the M2 MacBook Pro’s display. On the PS2730S, the score hit 760, whereas the MacBook Pro’s core was 560 points, meaning that on this (very simple) test, colors were more accurate to the tune of around 30%. BenQ is also eyeing up the Mac market BenQ has been pleased with the take-up of its MA Series monitors, which target Apple Mac users. The latest MA Series displays improve on the previous generation’s M-book mode with the more expansive iDevice Color Sync, which was launched in January 2025 and delivers ICC profiles on a per-model basis. Understandably, going from Mac to Mac across models and generations, there is some visual variation, despite Apple’s efforts. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: BenQ) (Image credit: BenQ) Going forward, the new color syncing will deliver fine-tuned profiles to match the subtle color differences of the Apple hardware across models and generations. Thus, your external display will be a much better complement to the built-in one thanks to iDevice Color Sync. BenQ MA Monitors for MacBook | Experience Mac Colors, Integrated Connection with One Cable – YouTube Watch On We also saw Display Pilot 2 software for Mac, which makes display and color management, as well as brightness syncing, very easy with a few mouse clicks or keyboard shortcuts. BenQ also teased that it has more new MA Series monitors to come, but has no further details to share publicly yet. The gaming market has two clear segments Regular readers will be well aware of BenQ’s gaming-purposed monitor sub-brands: the FPS and esports-focused Zowie line and the AAA and open-world-purposed Mobiuz monitors. The former still utilizes TN technology displays for high-end eSports performance. We recently reviewed the BenQ Zowie XL2566X+ 400 Hz 25-inch gaming monitor, which has blisteringly-fast refresh rates for those who require it. (Image credit: BenQ) Meanwhile, the Mobiuz series of gaming monitors embraces other screen technologies to achieve the best balance of quality and performance, tailored for AAA and open-world gaming. We reviewed the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX 144 Hz gaming monitor with Mini-LED technology last year, and it fared rather well thanks to its bright and accurate color, low input lag, and contrast enhanced by 1,152 local dimming zones. However, as you will read later in our chats with the BenQ execs, the days of Mini-LED are already numbered, with OLED likely to be the next key technology for this segment. Inside BenQ’s Color Fidelity lab In BenQ’s Color Fidelity Lab, we were pleased to see some real-world demonstrations of color management pipelines and the results that can be achieved with vastly different mediums like monitors, TVs, signage, projectors, and print. Please note that my smartphone camera photos from the lab don’t do it justice, due to the smart processing shenanigans that my Asus Zenfone 9 is surely applying to the scenes. Nevertheless, the shots aren’t bad at communicating the consistent colors achieved in these demo workflows. Thus, we’ve also used BenQ’s lab photos in our report. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) The first lab setup we observed was a purposely complex scene which included a standard Macbeth ColorChecker Chart (center), and a warm-yellow household lamp (also center) to add a bit of natural chaos to the studio lighting. The first image of the two shows the monitor in the scene before the BenQ color consistency technology has been applied. The second image in the sequence has the tech applied, so that the image displayed on the monitor does correspond to the actual scene. In our experience inside the lab, the ColorChecker Chart allowed for easy color comparison vs standards, and the scenes viewed in real life and via the BenQ monitor were impressively consistent. There was also an additional demo, which showed a professional BenQ monitor and a 4K projector showing uncannily similar imagery. The color characteristics and quality looked very similar between the two devices. This would be a great setup for creative professionals targeting or checking content for projectors. (Image credit: BenQ) As someone with a background in the printing industry, I was also pleased to see how similar the countryside scene print was to the image on the monitor. Balancing paper media CMYK output (reflective) to what someone sees on screen (emissive) has been important since the dawn of color digital workflows. So, users today are very lucky to have a wide choice of great devices and support for color management technology. (Image credit: BenQ) We also saw a demo in which some non-color-managed displays were compared with several color-matched and calibrated displays. This demo showed that designers could accurately target TVs and signage to communicate their original creative vision, which might also include important color features like properly reproduced brand logos. (Image credit: BenQ) The last part of the lab shared a technology BenQ is working on to convey textures more accurately on displays. Getting colors right in eTail environments is important to minimize the return rate of their products. In this use case, the displays showed off accurate carpet sample textures, which could help customers narrow down choices before ordering a small subset of physical samples. The tech could also apply to fabrics, among other product categories. Q&A with BenQ We had the chance to sit down with two senior figures at BenQ, Dr. Chris Bai (Senior Color Expert, Color Technology Lab) and Timothy Y Lee (Director of the Work-Tainment Division, covering PC gaming), to quiz them on where they envision monitor panel technology, color accuracy and panel types are going next. Our first query was about BenQ’s plans and observed trends in the highly competitive gaming monitor segment. Lee answered this, saying the gaming market seems to be moving to more color-accurate displays, and a shift of preference to OLED. The firm’s gaming monitors should benefit from color accuracy from the R&D done on the professional side of the business. Gamers are also gravitating toward larger and higher-resolution displays, so we expect BenQ to follow suit. However, Mini-LED has not and (it seems) will not be a technology that will gain favor at BenQ. Lee mentioned that BenQ has only released a single Mini-LED gaming monitor in 2024, and it didn’t have the greatest impact. Dr. Bai commented that inherent Mini-LED display factors like halo effects and uniformity issues meant Mini-LED wasn’t much more than a stopgap on the way to OLED. The BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX 144 Hz gaming monitor with Mini-LED technology garnered some praise in our review, thanks to its bright and accurate color, low input lag, and contrast that’s enhanced by 1,152 local dimming zones. However, with OLED shipments ramping up, quality improving, and prices coming down, it is reasonable to expect that more new Mobiuz gaming displays will adopt this type of screen. On the topic of favorite products, it was surprising to hear Lee point to the MA Series for Macs. He admitted he wasn’t a gamer, but the Zowie and Mobiuz product managers were. His reasons for loving the MA series seem to be simply down to its success and great feedback from the target market. Dr. Bai agreed that the Mac market, in general, was more interested in color-accurate workflows. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Previously, we mentioned the close proximity of BenQ and Nvidia HQs, so we thought it reasonable to ask if there is much collaboration with the neighbors in gaming display tech. In brief, there are some minor collaborations between the companies, but Nvidia prefers to push its proprietary technologies while BenQ prefers open industry standards. So, while it might be easy to get new BenQ monitors validated for G-Sync compatibility thanks to its neighbor, for example, BenQ prefers to adopt tech like Adaptive Sync, and leaves closer Nvidia gaming display collaboration to rivals like Asus and MSI. As for where this all leaves the monitor market, BenQ has shown that it’s deadly serious about pushing color accuracy and new panel technologies.With segmentation for just about anyone looking for a new display, it’s clear that BenQ’s not only one of the biggest players in the segment but is also pushing it forward in clear and tangible ways that people connect with. Source link #BenQs #Taiwan #Color #Fidelity #lab Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Peter Bell calls on Fremantle Dockers to give ruckman Sean Darcy a stint in the WAFL Peter Bell calls on Fremantle Dockers to give ruckman Sean Darcy a stint in the WAFL Fremantle legend Peter Bell believes a stint in the WAFL will help build ruckman Sean Darcy’s conditioning and ability to impact at the elite level. Source link #Peter #Bell #calls #Fremantle #Dockers #give #ruckman #Sean #Darcy #stint #WAFL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Donna Adelson’s latest attempt to remove judge from ******* trial rejected by 1st DCA Donna Adelson’s latest attempt to remove judge from ******* trial rejected by 1st DCA Donna Adelson struck out again in her attempt to have Leon Circuit Judge Stephen Everett booted from her trial. On Friday, May 9, a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal rejected Adelson’s latest attempt to remove Everett, denying her request for a writ of prohibition. Her attorneys, Jackie Fulford and Josh Zelman of Tallahassee, filed motions under seal last month with the trial court asking that Everett be disqualified and replaced with a different judge. After Everett denied the motions, Adelson appealed to the 1st DCA. Adelson, 75, is charged with first-degree *******, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 contract killing of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. The Florida State law professor was fatally shot at his Betton Hills home in the midst of a bitter court battle with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, the defendant’s daughter. Her attempts to remove Everett stem from a more recent and still shadowy criminal investigation into allegations involving her and her attorneys. The details of that probe remain under seal — but a few of them surfaced in the appellate court’s three-page opinion. Donna Adelson appears in court for a case management hearing with her new attorneys Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Adelson claimed Everett engaged in improper ex parte communications with the state by reviewing search and seizure warrant applications involving her husband Harvey Adelson’s cell phone records and a wiretap of his cell phone. She asserted that as a result, she had a “reasonable fear” that she wouldn’t receive a fair and impartial trial. But the appellate judges rejected that. The opinion was written by Judge Robert E. Long Jr., with Judges Lori S. Rowe and Ross L. Bilbrey concurring. “These claims are meritless and facially insufficient,” their opinion says. The more recent Adelson investigation came to light during an April 30 hearing. Assistant State Attorney Sarah Kathryn Dugan said prosecutors got a “lead” last fall that led to new evidence in the form of phone conversations that were secretly recorded in February. She said that while the investigation ended — apparently without any new charges filed — the state intended to use one or two of the conversations at trial. Zelman said the state intercepted and monitored privileged attorney-client communications. He also said that the allegations that sparked the probe, which came from an informant of some kind, proved “false.” Outside the courtroom, Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman declined to reveal any other details about the most recent investigation. However, she disagreed with the defense’s characterization of the information used to justify wiretaps. “My position is that it’s not false,” Cappleman said. Defense blasts latest investigation; prosecution says info ‘not false’ The latest investigation came up again Friday, May 9, during another short hearing before Everett, with Adelson appearing by Zoom. The hearing involved a defense motion to conduct depositions of three key state witnesses, Sgt. Chris Corbitt of Tallahassee Police Department, FBI agent Pat Sanford and Robert Adelson, the defendant’s estranged oldest son. Fulford said the defense was “stuck” with depositions taken by previous counsel and that the defense wants to depose all three about the ******* investigation. The defense also wants to question Corbitt and Sanford about the latest probe. “In light of the new investigation, specifically as to Mr. Corbitt, the action that he took and the representations that he made in the new investigation certainly call into question what he did in the old investigation in a very material way,” Fulford said. “Because those representations that were made to your honor and another judge in this case are false, and warrants were issued based on false information.” Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman reads a statement to potential jurors at the start of jury selection on Monday, May 16, 2022 for Magbanua’s trial on charges she was involved in the ******* of Dan Markel. Cappleman objected to re-deposing witnesses about the chief ******* investigation but indicated she was fine for “something new.” Everett ruled that witnesses who were previously deposed may be deposed again. He also said if there are topics that cover new information, the defense is free to depose and instructed the parties to coordinate the depositions. Contact Jeff Burlew at *****@*****.tld or 850-599-2180. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Donna Adelson’s latest attempt to remove judge from ******* trial rejected Source link #Donna #Adelsons #latest #attempt #remove #judge #******* #trial #rejected #1st #DCA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fremantle great Peter Bell among contenders to replace Michael Roberts as WA Football chief executive Fremantle great Peter Bell among contenders to replace Michael Roberts as WA Football chief executive Fremantle great and former executive Peter Bell heads a list of potential candidates to become the next chief executive of WA Football. Source link #Fremantle #great #Peter #Bell #among #contenders #replace #Michael #Roberts #Football #chief #executive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Right-wing pro-life and anti-tax groups flood Nationals MPs with emails in support of Matt Canavan Right-wing pro-life and anti-tax groups flood Nationals MPs with emails in support of Matt Canavan A caravan of right-wing pro-life and anti-tax groups online are flooding the inboxes of Nationals MPs with emails backing Matt Canavan ahead of a party room vote on the leadership. Source link #Rightwing #prolife #antitax #groups #flood #Nationals #MPs #emails #support #Matt #Canavan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]