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2027 BMW X7 SUV spied for the first time, set to go electric 2027 BMW X7 SUV spied for the first time, set to go electric BMW has confirmed it’s working on a second-generation X7 SUV and an electric iX7, with the luxury flagship SUV already spied testing. Source link #BMW #SUV #spied #time #set #electric Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel carries out deadly airstrikes against suspected Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon Israel carries out deadly airstrikes against suspected Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon A series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at one person and wounded eight others. The Israeli military said it bombed infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah militant group that included weapons and tunnel shafts as part of an underground network. AP video shot by Ali Sharafeddine and Fadi Tawil Source link #Israel #carries #deadly #airstrikes #suspected #Hezbollah #positions #southern #Lebanon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock futures are flat following rally on U.S.-*** trade deal framework: Live updates – CNBC Stock futures are flat following rally on U.S.-*** trade deal framework: Live updates – CNBC Stock futures are flat following rally on U.S.-*** trade deal framework: Live updates CNBCU.S.-U.K. Trade Deal to Build on Close Ties but Leave Some Tariffs in Place The New York TimesUS-*** trade deal: How good is Trump’s deal for America? BBCTrump gives break to Rolls-Royce cars but threatens more tariffs on Mattel toys NBC NewsTrump admin live updates: Trump hails unfinished trade deal with *** ABC News Source link #Stock #futures #flat #rally #U.S.*** #trade #deal #framework #Live #updates #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Solo Leveling: Arise is kicking off its first anniversary celebration with a myriad of celebrations Solo Leveling: Arise is kicking off its first anniversary celebration with a myriad of celebrations Cha Hae-In joins as the new SSR water-type hunter New chapters added to the narrative Lots of events to celebrate Pre-registrations opened the floodgates, and now Solo Leveling: Arise’s one-year anniversary celebration is in full swing. Netmarble has dropped a huge update packed with fresh content, a dangerous new hunter, expanded storylines, and enough limited-time rewards to keep you busy through July 3rd. Leading Solo Leveling: Arise’s first anniversary update is Cha Hae-In, the Pure Sword Princess, reimagined as an SSR water-type hunter. Pulled from an alternate timeline disrupted by the Cup of Reincarnation, she leads the Valkyrie Guild in her world and brings with her a visual spectacle of an ultimate skill. You can expect a celestial barrage of radiant blades and slicing through just about everything. The update also expands the narrative with new chapters involving a Knights Guild raid in Busan and a dungeon break at Sung Jinah’s school. And if you’re craving a challenge, the Workshop of Brilliant Light stage now features Yogumunt, the Monarch of Transfiguration, while the Ant King has arrived in Instance Dungeon mode. Furthermore, Sung Jinwoo can now be levelled up to 110, and the new Dawn Sentinel job tier brings a new level of shadowy dominance. You’ll also be hunting down nine new Blessing Stones as part of your progression. See how the heroes stack up by checking out our Solo Leveling: Arise tier list! Event-wise, the anniversary is stacked. Log in during the celebration to claim high-value items like a Transcendent Blessing Stone Selection Chest and multiple SSR selection tickets. Knock out daily missions between May 26th and June 12th to unlock the Pixiv competition-winning Eleventh Hour Blade costume for Sung Jinwoo. And yes, if over a million players pre-registered, special hidden rewards are waiting in your mailbox, with 10 Custom Draw Tickets guaranteed for all who signed up early. Get partying by downloading Solo Leveling: Arise now for free. Visit the official website for more information. Source link #Solo #Leveling #Arise #kicking #anniversary #celebration #myriad #celebrations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Feeney tops opening Supercars practice in Tasmania Feeney tops opening Supercars practice in Tasmania Broc Feeney has fired a warning shot to Supercars title rivals with the quickest practice lap during the opening session in Tasmania. Left smarting after a frustrating weekend in New Zealand, the Triple Eight young gun topped the timesheets with a lap of 51.311 seconds on Friday at Launceston’s Symmons Plains Raceway. The 22-year-old was 0.0017 seconds faster than Team 18 driver David Reynolds, while championship leader Will Brown was 12th fastest. Feeney dropped out of the top three in the series standings after failing to make the podium last round across the Tasman. He is fourth behind Grove rival Matt Payne, who shot up the standings after winning two of the three sprints at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Feeney’s teammate Brown holds a 34-point lead over second-placed Tickford driver Cam Waters. Waters was 14th fastest, among many drivers on Friday who journeyed into the gravel after locking up on the infamous hairpin at turn four. Drivers will return for the final practice session at 3pm (AEST) on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s back-to-back qualifying sessions. Two 120km races will follow qualifying on Saturday. Source link #Feeney #tops #opening #Supercars #practice #Tasmania Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

State of Survival lets you team up with Agent 47 for some swift stealthy precision in Hitman collab State of Survival lets you team up with Agent 47 for some swift stealthy precision in Hitman collab Agent 47 joins as a playable character New skins, city decorations, and avatar frames Villain bosses Oybek Nabazov and Owen Cage join in too FunPlus has announced an interesting new collab within State of Survival, where the hunter becomes the hunted thanks to a particularly skilled (and popularly bald-headed) assassin. If you’re all set letting Lara Croft deal with the undead, then Agent 47 is switching up what it means to kill zombies with the State of Survival x Hitman collaboration. Does this mean you can look forward to honing your powers of stealthy precision across this harsh post-apocalyptic world? I should think so. The Hitman crossover also welcomes Oybek Nabazov and Owen Cage to the fray as new villain bosses, along with Diana Burnwood as a new character in the narrative. You can expect to unleash hell as Agent 47 in his signature suit, and once you’ve progressed enough into the collab, you can unlock his Crimson Red Suit too, all so you can look hella cool while ridding the world of the undead. Of course, the collab will also add capital city skins as well as in-city decorations, in addition to marching vehicles and avatar frames to complete the look. There’s a nifty card collection book to grab too if you’re interested. Or, if you’re on the hunt for something similar, why not take a look at our list of the best zombie games on Android to get your fill? In the meantime, if you’re eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by checking out State of Survival on the App Store and on Google Play. It’s free-to-play with in-app purchases. You can also join the community of followers on the official Facebook page to stay updated on all the latest developments, visit the official website for more info, or take a little peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the vibes and visuals. Source link #State #Survival #lets #team #Agent #swift #stealthy #precision #Hitman #collab Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

MSC cruise ship fight leads to death; cruise crew members deported MSC cruise ship fight leads to death; cruise crew members deported A concerning trend of violent altercations among cruise passengers across multiple cruise lines escalated on May 3 when a passenger died following an onboard fight. This incident comes just a week after Carnival Cruise Line put 24 people on its “Do Not Sail” list for engaging in a massive brawl in a Port of Galveston cruise terminal. Related: Royal Caribbean cruisers demand key ban extend to all cruise lines Violent altercations involving passengers were also reported on Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages cruise ships in April. The latest incident occurred aboard an MSC Cruises ship sailing a weekend cruise from Southampton, England to Bruges, Belgium, and led to a ******* investigation. Doug Parker shared more details on the cruise ship ******* investigation and other cruise news, including a cruise ship crackdown on child exploitation, on the May 6th edition of Cruise News Today. Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Cruise passenger arrested on suspicion of ******* after fight Transcript: Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here’s your cruise news for Tuesday, May 6th. British police have launched an investigation after a 60-year-old man passed away following an altercation aboard the MSC Virtuosa over the weekend. The incident reportedly happened shortly after departure from Southampton, where the ship had to return to dock three hours later. A 57-year-old man from southern England was arrested on suspicion of *******. In a statement MSC said, “we are providing full support to those impacted and thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.” The investigation is ongoing and local authorities thanked MSC and its crew for their cooperation. Related: Essential cruise port and travel warning safety advice And federal agents have arrested or deported 11 cruise ship crew members in a nationwide child exploitation crackdown at U.S. ports. The joint operation led by Customs and Border Protection in Fort Lauderdale targeted workers on cruise ships at ports including Galveston and Port Canaveral. One arrest was made after agents found illicit content on a device. Ten others were deported following investigations of intent to purchase. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. Crackdown aimed to make cruise travel safer for families Officials say the sweep was geared toward protecting passengers, especially those with children, and it is not a reflection on the cruise industry as a whole. And Norwegian Cruise Line is honoring Teacher Appreciation Week with its annual Giving Joy campaign. Yeah, now through May 31st, teachers in the U.S. and Canada can be nominated or nominate themselves for a chance to win a free cruise. Related: Huge fire threatens Nassau cruise port; Norwegian upgrading ships Now the top 20 will receive a three- or four-night cruise for two, and three grand prize winners will join the christening voyage of Norwegian Luna next year. The campaign, now in its sixth year, recognizes educators that make a lasting impact. Nominations are open at nclgivingjoy.com. And cruise stocks were mainly flat on Monday. Carnival Corporation 19.56. Royal Caribbean down a half percent to 28.75. Norwegian 17.37 and Viking up one percent 42.80. If you have a lead on a story, let us know. *****@*****.tld. Have yourself a great Tuesday. I’m Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me’s Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at *****@*****.tld or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Source link #MSC #cruise #ship #fight #leads #death #cruise #crew #members #deported Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans, Genealogist Says – The New York Times New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans, Genealogist Says – The New York Times New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans, Genealogist Says The New York TimesLive updates: Conclave elects Cardinal Robert Prevost to be Pope CNNChicago in the ********: what America’s first pope means for the Catholic church Financial Times‘It was a shocking moment’: At home in New Lenox, new pope’s brother found out like everyone else Daily HeraldChicago high school cheers White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV — ‘He’s one of us’ Chicago Sun-Times Source link #Pope #Creole #Roots #Orleans #Genealogist #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Community’s touching tribute for boys, 6 and 7, found dead at Coonabarabran home Community’s touching tribute for boys, 6 and 7, found dead at Coonabarabran home The “incomprehensible” deaths of two boys have sent shockwaves through a small town, with the pair to be remembered as “two firecrackers”. Source link #Communitys #touching #tribute #boys #dead #Coonabarabran #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iranian student in Alabama to self-deport despite withdrawal of initial charge behind his arrest Iranian student in Alabama to self-deport despite withdrawal of initial charge behind his arrest MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Iranian mechanical engineering student at the University of Alabama has decided to self-deport after six weeks in a Louisiana detention center despite the government dropping a charge behind his initial arrest, his lawyer and fiancee said. Alireza Doroudi was detained by immigration officials in March as part of President Donald Trump’s widespread immigration crackdown and has been held at a facility in Jena, Louisiana, over 300 miles (480 kilometers) from where he lived with his fiancee in Alabama. At the time the State Department said Doroudi posed “significant national security concerns.” Doroudi’s lawyer, David Rozas, said the government has not offered any evidence to support that claim, however. Doroudi’s visa was revoked in June 2023. Officials did not give a reason and ignored numerous inquiries from him that year, according to his fiancee, Sama Ebrahimi Bajgani. Back then the University of Alabama advised Doroudi that he was legally allowed to stay but would not be allowed to re-enter if he left, Bajgani added. This spring the government filed two charges against Doroudi to justify deporting him, saying his visa was revoked and he was not “in status” as a student, Rozas said. On Thursday a U.S. government attorney withdrew the first of those and said the visa revocation was “prudential,” meaning it would not go into effect until after he leaves the country — in line with what the university told Doroudi earlier. Rozas said he has submitted evidence disputing the remaining accusation, that he is not an active student. A State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the case, including Rozas’ characterization of the initial arrest as an error. The judge in the case, Maithe Gonzalez, gave both sides until the end of May to refile motions and denied Doroudi’s request to redetermine eligibility for bond. Doroudi decided to give up rather than continue to fight deportation. “He told me that if they let him to go out, there was a good chance that he would have fought his case for the sake of other students and for the sake of himself,” Bajgani said afterward by phone. “They just want to make him tired so he can deport himself.” Bajgani, who drove 11 hours round-trip to attend the hourlong hearing, echoed Rozas’ confusion about why Doroudi was targeted for deportation, saying he has no criminal record, entered the country legally and was not politically outspoken like other students who have been targeted. She affectionately described her fiance as a “nerd” and “a really big thinker” who spent long days in the lab and enjoys anime. He does not deserve what happened to him, she said, and now the life they built in Alabama is over. “I am not happy about the whole thing that happened to us, and I need time to grieve for what I am going to put behind and leave,” Bajgani said. “All the dreams, friendships and dreams we had with each other.” In a letter to Bajgani from behind bars in April, Doroudi called his detention a “pure injustice.” “I didn’t cause any trouble in this country,” he said. “I didn’t enter illegally. I followed all the legal paths.” Rozas said he has not seen such a case in his 21 years as an immigration attorney. He accused authorities of denying his client due process and forcing him to choose between indefinite detention and self-deporting. “I’m absolutely devastated,” Rozas said, “and I think it’s a travesty of justice.” ___ Riddle is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Source link #Iranian #student #Alabama #selfdeport #withdrawal #initial #charge #arrest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures – AP News Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures – AP News Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures AP NewsDemocrats vote to reject Senate crypto bill PoliticoLandmark cryptocurrency bill blocked over concerns about Trump’s connections USA TodayStablecoins are back in focus as Senate Democrats reject legislation approving their use NBC NewsDemocrats Cave, Prepare to Rubber-Stamp Trump Crypto Corruption The American Prospect Source link #Democrats #block #stablecoin #bill #raise #concerns #Trumps #crypto #ventures #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aussie shares edge higher as US inks first tariff deal Aussie shares edge higher as US inks first tariff deal The *********** share market looks like it will finish the week roughly where it began, ahead of the US and China’s first tariff talks this weekend. Source link #Aussie #shares #edge #higher #inks #tariff #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

This STL County city is nominated as one of the ‘best places to retire’ in U.S. This STL County city is nominated as one of the ‘best places to retire’ in U.S. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The city of Maplewood, located in St. Louis County, was nominated as one of the best places to retire in the United States. According to GoBankingRates, a publication that writes about retirement and finances, Maplewood is recognized for its affordability, safety and quality of life. The publication rated the city’s livability score 87/100, citing low crime and average monthly housing costs at $2,810. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Residents of the city receive benefits from the Parks and Recreation Cooperative, which includes programs and services. Maplewood’s mayor, Barry Greenberg, reflecting on the city’s accomplishment. “Maplewood’s small-town character, walkability, and diverse housing options make it an exceptional place for people at every stage of life—from young families to retirees looking to stay active and connected,” Greenberg said. “Our thriving business district and vibrant community events contribute to a high quality of life that’s hard to match. It’s deeply gratifying to see Maplewood recognized on a national level for the values and strengths our residents have long celebrated.” More information about Maplewood can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2. Source link #STL #County #city #nominated #places #retire #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Acting FEMA head fired a day after he testified against closing the agency: Sources – ABC News Acting FEMA head fired a day after he testified against closing the agency: Sources – ABC News Acting FEMA head fired a day after he testified against closing the agency: Sources ABC NewsTrump’s acting FEMA chief fired a day after breaking from the administration CNNActing FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans Fox NewsLeader of FEMA Is Dismissed as Trump Administration Takes Aim at the Agency The New York TimesFEMA’s acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony NPR Source link #Acting #FEMA #fired #day #testified #closing #agency #Sources #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PM tells MPs to ‘deliver for the people’ ahead of tough Labor caucus talks PM tells MPs to ‘deliver for the people’ ahead of tough Labor caucus talks Anthony Albanese has dished out some advice to new Labor MPs ahead of tough caucus talks, telling them their objective is “clear”. Source link #tells #MPs #deliver #people #ahead #tough #Labor #caucus #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why Cardinals Are Banned From Eating Ravioli During the Conclave Why Cardinals Are Banned From Eating Ravioli During the Conclave Originally appeared on E! Online The conclave diet was not made with gourmands in mind. Amid the voting to find Pope Francis’ successor, the 135 Catholic cardinals sequestered in the ******** are not exactly having meals fit for the King of Kings, or even kings for that matter. “You don’t eat very well,” Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi of Italy told the New York Times in an article published May 7, with Cardinal Lüdwig Miller adding of the food, “It’s not so good.” In fact, Francis, who died in April at 88, himself may have something to do with the bland meals the potential new pope is feasting on at the moment. After all, his simple taste curated the ********’s menu for the last 12 years, which includes what cardinals described to the New York Times as less-than-rich pastas, vegetables and leftovers that were gifted to the pope—such as dates from the Middle East. Meanwhile, there have been items that are completely forbidden from the menus. More from E! Online Stuffable pastas such as ravioli, as well as whole chickens, have previously not been condoned for conclave consumption, as messages could be easily concealed in them. Indeed, food at the conclaves began to be inspected around the 16th century for secret notes—with high security surveillance in the kitchens where meals were prepared. Around the same time in history, cardinals who died amid the conclave were suspected to have done so because of poisoned food. As such, cardinals began taking turns acting as poison testers, and once one cardinal ate food without ailment, the others joined in, Chef Bartolomeo Scappi—a famed ******** cook—noted in his written works from the era. Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Of course, any food is better than nothing. Back in the 1200s, Pope Gregory X—whose electing conclave is still the longest to date clocking in at three years—instilled a rationing rule due to the elongated lengths of conclaves, per the BBC. If the cardinals did not reach a consensus within three days, their food would be limited to one meal per day. After eight days, they were only allowed to have bread and water. (These rules were relaxed in the 1300s.) Still, the cardinals taking part in the current conclave are well aware that they won’t be served up anything special amid their conclave. As Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo told the New York Times, “We will eat whatever they give us.” Keep reading to see every contender who could succeed Pope Francis… Pietro Parolin Cardinal Pietro Parolin had served as Pope Francis’ secretary of state—a.k.a. his second in command—since 2014. In his role, the 70-year-old Italian, a former ambassador to Venezuela, oversaw internal church affairs and guided official foreign policy, making him exceptionally familiar with the politics of the Roman Catholic Church, at the ******** and on the world stage. But the pick would not be without the tinge of scandal: Parolin was linked to, but not charged in connection with, an investment in a London real estate venture that went wrong and led to another cardinal, Angelo Becciu, and nine others going on trial for financial crimes at the ******** in 2021. (Becciu, who pleaded not guilty, was convicted of fraud and embezzlement.) Fridolin Ambongo As archbishop of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, 65, grew close to Francis as a member of the pope’s nine-person advisory board, the Council of Cardinals. If elected, he would be the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa, but he’d come from the more conservative side of the church, having opposed Francis’ 2023 ruling that allowed blessings of same-sex couples. Luis Antonio Tagle Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines accompanied Francis on multiple trips through Asia—and he would be the first Asian pope. (For the record, Francis was the first non-European pope since 741 A.D., so a variety of firsts are possible for this conclave.) Known familiarly as “Chito” among his faithful, the congenial 67-year-old is an advocate for the poor, which would be in keeping with Francis’ priorities. Formerly archbishop of Manila, Tagle was brought to Rome by France to head the ********’s missionary evangelization office. Tagle was previously considered for the papacy during the 2013 conclave but, at 55, was considered way too young. Matteo Zuppi Also a proponent of the belief that the church should first and foremost serve the poor, Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, Italy, was made a cardinal in 2019—and there’s speculation that Francis would have handpicked him to be his successor if such things were done. As archbishop of Bologna since 2015, he’s been known as “Don Matteo,” a defender of immigrants and the migrant plight. Zuppi wrote the preface to the Italian edition of Rev. James Martin’s 2017 book Building a Bridge, about how the church can better minister to members of the gay community. He was also a member of a team from the Sant’Egidio Community charity that helped negotiate the end of Mozambique’s civil war in the 1990s and Francis named Zuppi his peace envoy amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Peter Erdo In 2003, Pope John Paul II made then-50-year-old Peter Erdo of Hungary the youngest cardinal at the time. While the current archbishop of Budapest is known for his support of his country’s Jewish community and for reaching out to Catholics in Latin America and Africa, Erdo has some more entrenched conservative beliefs than Francis. Now 72, he has spoken out against the church taking in migrants and against divorced Catholics receiving communion (which Francis didn’t allow, per se, but was open to considering it case by case). Reinhard Marx Archbishop of Munich and Freising Reinhard Marx, 71, was a key advisor to Francis and headed the Council for the Economy, which was created in 2014 to oversee ******** finances when the church needed to take a closer look at its spending habits. Marx was only one of two original members to continue on the council once Francis appointed six women to join in 2020. In 2021, Marx offered to resign as archbishop to atone for the ******* church’s failings when it came to properly dealing with reports of ******* abuse—a scandal that has roiled Catholicism worldwide. Francis refused to accept and encouraged him to stay put. Marc Ouellet Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Canada oversaw the bishops office that helps select diocese leaders the world over until 2023. Since 2019, the office has been leading investigations into bishops accused of covering up for predatory priests all over the world, meaning Ouellet has seen a lot of files on a lot of church leaders. Like Francis, Ouellet has supported women having a greater role in the church—while still, also like Francis, being against their ordination as priests. Robert Prevost Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost would make history as the first pope from the United States. He spent nine years running the diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, before Francis brought him to Rome in 2023 to head up the office that vets bishop nominations all over the world. The 69-year-old is also president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, which would extend the church’s close relationship with the region of the planet where almost 40 percent of the world’s Catholics reside. Christoph Schöenborn Christoph Schöenborn, who served as archbishop of Vienna from September 1995 until Jan. 22, 2025, has voiced support of civil unions and women serving as deacons, and—as someone whose parents divorced when he was a teenager—he defended Francis’ outreach to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics. The 80-year-old criticized the ******** in 2010 for its past refusal to sanction high-ranking officials who were credibly accused of ******* abuse, including his own predecessor in Vienna, Hans Hermann Groër, who died in 2003 and never faced charges. Schöenborn accused then-Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano (who died in 2022) of orchestrating a cover-up to protect Groër and making light of the entire issue by dismissing accusations of clerical abuse as “petty gossip.” The ********, headed up by Benedict XVI at the time, rebuked Schöenborn for speaking out, stating that only a pope can level such an accusation against a cardinal. Anders Arborelius Anders Arborelius, 75, converted to Catholicism at 20 and, in 2017, became Sweden’s first Catholic cardinal. (The Scandinavian nation was very Lutheran before becoming more secular.) The former Carmelite monk has preached unity, saying in a recent interview (per the New York Times), “It can be a danger in some parts of the church that you get divided on various issues. We should not form parties within the Catholic Church.” For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! 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Donald Trump proposes to raise income taxes on wealthy Americans – Financial Times Donald Trump proposes to raise income taxes on wealthy Americans – Financial Times Donald Trump proposes to raise income taxes on wealthy Americans Financial TimesTrump Revives Push for Higher Taxes on the Rich The New York TimesTrump urges Speaker Mike Johnson to raise taxes on the wealthy, adding new wrinkle to massive GOP bill NBC NewsTrump tells Congress to raise taxes on the rich in budget bill The Washington PostTrump Seeks Tax Hike on Wealthy Earning $2.5 Million or More Bloomberg.com Source link #Donald #Trump #proposes #raise #income #taxes #wealthy #Americans #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Powerball jackpot: Cessnock’s newest millionaire bursts into uncontrollable laughter after winning lotto Powerball jackpot: Cessnock’s newest millionaire bursts into uncontrollable laughter after winning lotto A man from New South Wales has struck gold, winning the entire $30 million jackpot in Thursday night’s Powerball draw, declaring he is “done with bills forever”. After holding the only division one winning entry in Powerball draw 1512, drawn on Thursday, 8 May, the man from Cessnock bought from Shell Aberdare Newsagency on Aberdare Road, netted him the life-changing prize. An official from The Lott delivered the news shortly after the draw, catching the winner completely off guard. “Holy sh..t!” he exclaimed, overwhelmed by the moment. “Bless you, man! Bless you!” he laughed, before erupting into disbelief. “I just had this ticket on the fridge. I was looking at it this afternoon and thought, ‘wouldn’t it be lovely to win’. The ticket was there with all the bills. There will be no more worrying about bills now. I don’t care if I get a bill now!” Shaking with excitement, the newly minted multi-millionaire admitted sleep might be off the cards for the night. “I used to wonder what I’d do if I got a winning phone call, but now all I can do is shake! I better take a breath or two.” After a self-described “rough trot,” the man said the win was a turning point for him and his family. “For a start, I’ll look at buying a new house and looking after the family. Then, I’ll take it from there.” His first move? “I’m going to ring my kids right now and tell them the news!” The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1512 were 33, 32, 35, 14, 15, 7 and 34. The Powerball number was 12. Source link #Powerball #jackpot #Cessnocks #newest #millionaire #bursts #uncontrollable #laughter #winning #lotto Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here’s what Pope Leo XIV has said about politics — and the Trump administration — on social media Here’s what Pope Leo XIV has said about politics — and the Trump administration — on social media For the first time in history, an American was chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as cardinals on Thursday selected Pope Leo XIV — or Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native — as the new pontiff. The surprise move comes at a time of political tension in the United States. Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV might take on controversial issues may come from his activity on social media over the past several years. As a cardinal, Prevost shared posts on X about political issues for years, including criticism of the Trump administration’s stances on immigration. President Trump on Thursday congratulated Leo, writing on social media that it was “a Great Honor for our Country” and adding that “I look forward to meeting” him. New pope shared criticism of JD Vance — and Trump’s immigration policies In February, the now-pope shared a National Catholic Reporter article that criticized Vice President JD Vance’s response to a question on immigration. Vance is Catholic convert who met with Pope Francis last month, just one day before Francis’ death. In an interview, Vance had said Christian teachings advocate for prioritizing love, first for family, then neighbors, community, fellow citizens, and lastly, the world. Prevost quoted the article’s headline: “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.” His most recent repost, in April, shared commentary from a Catholic writer on Mr. Trump’s meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. The post called the deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador “illicit” and asked: “Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?” The federal government has acknowledged that Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported and detained in a Salvadoran prison, but the White House has not returned him to the U.S., despite a decision from the Supreme Court which called for it to facilitate his return. Prevost shared statements for years advocating for stronger support for migrants. Many of his posts align with the positions of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Francis, who criticized the Trump administration’s views on immigration. In 2018, he reposted Cardinal Blase Cupich’s criticism of the Trump administration’s family separation policy during Mr. Trump’s first term. In 2017, he reposted a California Catholic Conference statement opposing the administration’s stance on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy, or DACA, which allows immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as minors to live and work here. In 2015, when Mr. Trump was still a Republican primary candidate, he reposted an article by Cardinal Timothy Dolan titled, “Why Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric is so problematic.” Leo has also posted on gun control and abortion Following the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas which killed 58 people, Prevost reposted a statement from Cupich calling for “increased access to mental health care and stronger, sensible gun control laws.” He also shared a statement from Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut criticizing political inaction on gun safety that read in part, “Your cowardice to act cannot be whitewashed by thoughts and prayers.” He has also shared statements criticizing abortion. Following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, he reposted an article from the Catholic News Agency headlined: “Clinton ignored pro-lifers at her own peril, Democrats say.” That December, he also shared an article from a Peruvian newspaper that criticized “gender ideology.” The now-pope served as a bishop in Peru for several years and was a Peruvian citizen. According to the LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD, “gender ideology is not a term transgender people use to describe themselves, it is an inaccurate term deployed by opponents to undermine and dehumanize transgender and nonbinary people.” Pope Leo’s voting records Meanwhile, according to voting records shared with CBS News and data from the Illinois State Board of Elections, Prevost is registered to vote in the Chicago suburb of New Lenox, Illinois. He has voted in at least nine general elections, including in 2024, but it was unknown which party he voted for. He has also voted in both Republican and Democratic primaries over the years. He voted in the Republican primaries in 2012, 2014 and 2016, including the presidential primaries in 2012 and 2016. He last voted in a Democratic primary in 2010. He had also voted in the party’s presidential primary in 2008. Pope’s views on social media In a 2023 interview with ******** News, the now-pope was asked about the relationship between bishops and social media. “Social media can be an important tool to communicate the Gospel message reaching millions of people. We must prepare ourselves to use social media well,” he said. “I am afraid that sometimes this preparation has been lacking.” “At the same time, the world today, which is constantly changing, presents situations where we really have to think several times before speaking or before writing a message on Twitter, in order to answer or even just to ask questions in a public form, in full view of everyone. Sometimes there is a risk of fuelling divisions and controversy,” he continued. “There is a great responsibility to use social networks, communication, correctly, because it is an opportunity, but it is also a risk. And it can do damage to the communion of the Church. That is why one must be very prudent in the use of these means.” Aaron Navarro contributed to this report. Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pope More More Source link #Heres #Pope #Leo #XIV #politics #Trump #administration #social #media Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bridge replacement to close lanes, cause ‘major delays’ on Mass. Pike, officials warn Bridge replacement to close lanes, cause ‘major delays’ on Mass. Pike, officials warn Bay Staters who travel along a busy stretch of the Massachusetts Turnpike are being warned to brace for lane closures that will result in “major delays” in the coming weeks. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is implementing lane closures for two weekends on Interstate 90 between exits 123 and 125 in Newton and Weston to replace the bridge that runs over the MBTA railroad. The work is associated with the Newton/Weston bridge replacement and rehabilitation at the I-90/I-95 interchange project. The first weekend lane closure begins at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 30, through 5 a.m. on Monday, June 2, according to MassDOT. The second closure is scheduled for 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, through 5 a.m. on Monday, June 23. The lane closures will also result in a temporary commuter rail shutdown. The MBTA has announced detailed service changes. Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, MBTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan, and Massport Deputy Director of Roadway Management Peter Howe are slated to detail the forthcoming closures during a Thursday afternoon news conference at the MassDOT Highway Operations Center in Boston. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW Source link #Bridge #replacement #close #lanes #major #delays #Mass #Pike #officials #warn Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New pope appears to have reposted critical social media posts about Trump and Vance – CNN New pope appears to have reposted critical social media posts about Trump and Vance – CNN New pope appears to have reposted critical social media posts about Trump and Vance CNNLive updates: Conclave elects Cardinal Robert Prevost to be Pope CNNChicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’ The Guardian‘It was a shocking moment’: At home in New Lenox, new pope’s brother found out like everyone else Daily HeraldAn American Pope Will Try to Unify a Divided Church WSJ Source link #pope #appears #reposted #critical #social #media #posts #Trump #Vance #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hinkley backs Port stance on AFL racism after Rioli ban Hinkley backs Port stance on AFL racism after Rioli ban Ken Hinkley can’t say when ******* Rioli will return to AFL action but has backed Port Adelaide’s position on the ongoing racism faced by First Nations players. Source link #Hinkley #backs #Port #stance #AFL #racism #Rioli #ban Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How good is the *** trade pact for America? How good is the *** trade pact for America? When President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping taxes on imports from around the world last month, he said the measures aimed to right America’s trade relationships. In his new pact with the ***, we got a glimpse of the kind of agreements he might seek to negotiate across the globe. Both the US and *** have so far offered limited details about the new trade deal, which both say is still being worked out in the weeks ahead. But anyone hoping the White House will either significantly roll back its tariffs – or win major concessions abroad – seem bound for disappointment. Under the outline presented on Thursday, the 10% import tax that Trump announced last month on most *** goods will remain intact. Otherwise, the plans mostly amounted to the White House agreeing to walk back some of the import taxes it has unveiled on strategic sectors, such as cars and steel. In exchange, the White House said it had won changes – which were unspecified – that would expand opportunities for sales of American beef, ethanol and other agricultural products in the ***. “The actual substantive items that they negotiated are pretty narrow,” said Stan Veuger, a senior fellow in economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. “In some sense you could say they basically took the status quo, made marginal changes and called it a deal.” The Trump administration, which has seen markets panic at its tariff announcements, was eager to sell the announcement as significant, describing it as a “breakthrough”. In the ***, Sir Keir Starmer, who also has incentive to want to be seen as a solid negotiator, called it “historic”, while noting there was more work to be done. Steelmakers and car firms in the *** did express relief, saying the tariff rollback would help save jobs. But it was hardly missed on anyone that despite progress, goods from the *** are still facing higher tariffs than they were a few weeks ago. In the US, most analysts agreed that substantive benefits would be limited, despite the two sides discussing trade on and off for nearly a decade. Mr Veuger noted that Trump in his first term was similarly willing to declare victory on deals with China, Mexico and Canada that experts likewise said would have narrow impact. “I think for Trump the goal really is to have a deal and it doesn’t really matter what it looks like in the substance, ” he said. “It tells me it’s not that hard to get to a deal but it also tells me there’s not that much room to make changes.” Thursday’s announcements drew an unusually sharp rebuke from American carmakers, which noted that the plans made ***-cars less expensive to import than many of the models made by their companies, which have operations in Mexico and Canada. Other analysts pounced on the irony of the president dismissing concerns that tariffs are driving up prices for dolls while he agrees to lower imports on cars for the ultra-wealthy like Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, which are *** companies. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said it welcomed the deal but other groups representing farmers, a key part of Trump’s political base, were notably muted. The American Farm Bureau Federation called it an “important first step”, while noting “more work is needed”. “This is a good deal for American farmers … but it is at the end of the day a fairly narrowly-focused framework,” said Lewis Lukens, former acting US Ambassador to the *** and deputy chief of mission to the US embassy in London during part of Trump’s first term. “It gives Trump a political victory with not too much really to show behind it.” Republicans, traditionally a free-trade party, were quick to celebrate the achievement. Rep Adrian Smith, a Republican from Nebraska, who chairs a subcommittee on trade, told the BBC he was “pleased” over the initial trade pact. “This is a significant step toward eliminating barriers to American products in foreign markets and friendshoring supply chains,” he said, commending the administration for the swift negotiations, though noting he was happy to see details of the deal were still being negotiated “to address additional concerns”. In a note to clients after the press conference, Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, said the announcement indicated “rising desperation” in the White House to ease its tariffs before they caused significant economic damage. Those economic risks are coming not from the ***, but America’s relationship with China, which sent more than $400bn worth of goods to the US last year, more than six times that of the ***. Trump has hiked import taxes on ******** products to at least 145%, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own duties on American goods. Trade traffic between the two countries has dropped precipitously since last month, raising fears that the tariffs will lead not only to price rises, as had been widely predicted, but shortages as well. The two sides are set to have their first talks this weekend, but what will come out of them remain unclear. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on a 90-day pause that Trump placed on some of the highest tariffs he had announced last month on partners such as the European Union, Vietnam and Cambodia. Earlier this week, Trump appeared testy when asked by reporters about his trade negotiations. “Everyone says, ‘When, when, when are you going to sign deals?'” he said. “I wish they’d … stop asking.” But it seems unlikely that this announcement with the *** will be the one to get the critics off his back. 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Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden President Trump has fired longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, a congressional source confirmed to CBS News. Hayden was fired in an email Thursday from Trent Morse, deputy director of presidential personnel. “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately,” read the email, which was obtained by CBS News. “Thank you for your service.” Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden speaks at the media preview of the “Collecting Memories” exhibition at The Library of Congress on June 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Shannon Finney / Getty Images CBS News has reached out to the White House for comment. A Library of Congress official also confirmed Hayden’s firing to CBS News. The move was blasted by Democratic House ********* Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who called the “unjust decision to fire Dr. Hayden in an email sent by a random political hack is a disgrace and the latest in his ongoing effort to ban books, whitewash American history and turn back the clock.” Hayden has been the librarian of Congress since 2016. She was first woman and African American to hold the position. “Personally, being a person of color, it means so much because people who look like me were forbidden by law to learn to read,” Hayden told CBS News in an interview in 2020. “That means so much that here is a person of color leading the world’s largest library.” Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle of New York, the ranking member on the Committee on House Administration called the firing an “ignorant decision” that “will impact America’s libraries, our copyrighted economic interests, and service to the American people by threatening support for Congress. His decision is a complete disgrace.” Weijia Jiang contributed to this report. Scott MacFarlane Scott MacFarlane is CBS News’ Justice correspondent. He has covered Washington for two decades, earning 20 Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five new laws. Source link #Trump #fires #longtime #Librarian #Congress #Carla #Hayden Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Anthony Edwards questionable to return as Wolves lead Warriors in Game 2 – ESPN Anthony Edwards questionable to return as Wolves lead Warriors in Game 2 – ESPN Anthony Edwards questionable to return as Wolves lead Warriors in Game 2 ESPNTimberwolves’ Edwards leaves Game 2 with sprained left ankle AJC.comWarriors vs. Timberwolves score and live updates: Anthony Edwards returns from injury, Game 2 news and analysis The New York TimesWarriors vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds: Game 2 best bet as Wolves try to even series with Steph Curry out CBS SportsNBA Playoffs Game 2 Preview: Timberwolves vs. Warriors Canis Hoopus Source link #Anthony #Edwards #questionable #return #Wolves #lead #Warriors #Game #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]