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‘Sinners’ and Beyoncé Battle the Vampires. And the Gatekeepers, Too. ‘Sinners’ and Beyoncé Battle the Vampires. And the Gatekeepers, Too. The blues, especially, “affirm not only U.S. ****** life in all of its arbitrary complexities and not only life in America in all of its infinite confusions, they affirm life and humanity itself in the very process of confronting failures and existentialistic absurdities. The spirit of the blues moves in the opposite direction from ashes and sackcloth, self-pity, self-hatred, and suicide. As a matter of fact the dirtiest, meanest, and most lowdown blues are not only not depressing, they function like an instantaneous aphrodisiac!” That’s all over the first hour of “Sinners.” All that really happens is that two Michael B. Jordans, playing twin brothers, open the juke joint. They purchase the land, recruit the talent, procure the provisions, cut deals, mend emotional fences. It’s a warm, humorous, ******, sexy stretch of moviemaking that earns our trust and lures our dread: I mean, when’s all this good feeling (one twin shoots two dudes, then we laugh) and catfish and lowdown living getting doomed? Coogler’s given himself a mess of rules to bend and adhere to: those of vampires, arguably zombie movies too, Jim Crow, the musical, the music video, the western, what Quentin Tarantino would call the revenge-o-matic, griot culture, church dogma, passing for white, passing for alive. But it’s Murray who’s coming through loud and clear, even after the vampires show up armed with banjo, fiddle and guitar, claiming to have come all this way to hear such beautiful, powerful, undeniable music. The blues is some intangible quality that inheres within this depiction of Blackness, the way camp does in certain ****** art. That snarling “Ya Ya” song on “Cowboy Carter” is a kind of prime-time blues number that Beyoncé rides with no saddle. But these are both works worried about the legacy of a people and a way of life, of the blues as an art form and an exuberant state of mind, all on the brink on extinction. This work is fighting — occasionally with itself. But Beyoncé and Coogler have sensed that something vital is at stake right now, and it might be the fabric of history; their work knows those histories have always been in jeopardy. If the minstrels in “Sinners” are also vampires, and the vampires want to steal ****** art, they’re not going very far with it. They mosh and jig around in the dirt, 200 feet from the juke joint, encircling the head vampire, a white Irishman who goes by Remmick (Jack O’Connell) and has real lead-singer-if-the-band-was-a-cult energy. They look like they’re having a sexy time and probably smell like teen spirit. The movie’s set at the dawn of the recording industry, and yet the allegory doesn’t feel like a stand-in for copyright infringement but a crisis of faith. Source link #Sinners #Beyoncé #Battle #Vampires #Gatekeepers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Seeking spending cuts, GOP lawmakers target a tax hospitals love to pay Seeking spending cuts, GOP lawmakers target a tax hospitals love to pay On the eastern plains of Colorado, in a county of less than 6,000 people, Lincoln Health runs the only hospital within a 75-minute drive. The facility struggles financially, given its small size and the area’s tiny population. But for over a decade, the Hugo, Colorado-based health system has remained afloat partially thanks to a surprising source: special taxes on the state’s hospitals. The taxes Lincoln pays help cover the state’s Medicaid costs and — because the federal government matches a portion of what states spend on Medicaid — enable Colorado to claim more federal money. That generally leads to more dollars for the hospital. The tax proceeds also have helped Colorado expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to cover 400,000 more low-income adults, significantly reducing the number of people showing up at hospital doors without insurance. Last year, Lincoln paid $500,000 in provider taxes but netted more than $3.6 million extra from Medicaid, accounting for about 15% of its budget, said Lincoln CEO Kevin Stansbury. “These dollars allow me to care for patients who are enrolled in Medicaid and to break even rather than lose money,” he said. “Without them, it would significantly impact our ability to survive.” Every state except Alaska uses at least one provider tax to boost its federal Medicaid dollars. But Republicans who control Congress are looking for potential cuts in the nearly $900 billion Medicaid program to help fund an extension of President Trump’s tax cuts — and have sought to portray provider taxes as malicious, sometimes even deriding them as “money laundering.” Lawmakers say they may curtail or eliminate provider taxes as part of legislation to enact Mr. Trump’s domestic agenda. “It’s infuriating,” Stansbury said. Medicaid and the closely related Children’s Health Insurance Program together cover roughly 79 million low-income and disabled people and are jointly financed by states and the federal government. Federal dollars match state payments with no limit. While the split varies based on a state’s per capita income, the federal match ranges from 50% to 77% for children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities, who make up most of the enrollment. States started using provider taxes in the 1980s to help pay their share and gain additional Medicaid funds from the federal government. Brian Blase, a former Trump health policy adviser who leads the conservative Paragon Health Institute, sees provider taxes as one of the highest forms of waste in Medicaid. States and their hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers aren’t held accountable for how the tax money is used, reducing incentives for states to control Medicaid spending, he said. “This has been a feature of the program for four decades, and it is a feature that is getting worse,” Blase said. The Congressional Budget Office estimates eliminating provider taxes would save the federal government more than $600 billion over a decade. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), who chairs the House committee that oversees Medicaid, has said provider taxes are on the menu for potential cuts. Other changes Republicans are considering to cut federal Medicaid spending include requiring adult enrollees to prove they’re working as a condition of eligibility, as well as ending higher payments for adults enrolled as part of the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the program. Since 2014, more than 20 million nondisabled adults in 40 states and Washington, D.C., have gained coverage under the expansion. House Republicans have set a Memorial Day deadline to come to an agreement on spending cuts, which would help pay for extending about $4 trillion in tax cuts passed during Mr. Trump’s first administration and set to expire at the end of this year. The Government Accountability Office and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, a congressional advisory board, have raised concerns about the provider taxes, which effectively saddle federal taxpayers with state expenses. Republican and Democrat presidents have criticized or proposed curtailing the use of Medicaid provider taxes — including Mr. Trump in his first term, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden while serving as vice president. But opposition from hospitals, nursing homes, and states snuffed out any move to limit or end the arrangements. Colorado and other states often use the money to maintain or increase payments to providers, which are often paid less by Medicaid than by Medicare, the federal program primarily for people 65 or older, or private insurers. States have added provider taxes to help generate federal money to cope with economic downturns and budget constraints. Hospitals in Idaho last year began paying an additional provider tax to increase pay to hospitals and home- and community-based providers. The tax came as Idaho’s Republican-controlled legislature sought to add many conditions that threatened to end the state’s Medicaid expansion — which would also eliminate a key source of increased federal funding. Brian Whitlock, president and CEO of the Idaho Hospital Association, said funding from the hospital tax helps boost Medicaid payments to about 80% of Medicare’s rates instead of 60%. “We still lose money on every Medicare and Medicaid patient,” he said. “The state recognizes that this money helps offset the losses we take under Medicaid reimbursement.” While hospitals and nursing homes have been the main beneficiaries of provider tax proceeds, ambulance services have also paid and benefited from Medicaid taxes. States increasingly have also approved Medicaid taxes on private insurers that operate their Medicaid programs to gain more federal funds. California’s Medicaid managed care tax began in 2009 and is expected to generate nearly $9 billion in net revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal ******* — or about 5% of the state’s Medicaid budget, according to the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. In recent years, California has extended full Medicaid coverage to immigrants lacking permanent legal status. Federal law prohibits federal Medicaid dollars from being used to cover people in the country without authorization, but states can use their own money. At a presentation to congressional staffers in April, Blase cited California’s strategy as an example of provider tax abuse and claimed the state is effectively laundering federal funds to cover people living in the country illegally. In practice, the tax has been a kind of fiscal pressure valve generally offsetting state spending. A ballot measure that passed in November now requires that much of the money from California’s tax specifically be used to increase Medicaid reimbursement to doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Hospital officials and state Medicaid leaders argue the term “money laundering” is an inaccurate way to describe provider taxes, since they are allowed by federal law. But Blase said calling the levies a “tax” is misleading, pointing out that most businesses don’t typically advocate to pay one. Jamie Whitney, chief legal officer for Texas-based Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, a consulting firm, said that provider taxes are a politically neutral way to help states pay for Medicaid and that curtailing their use would harm them all. “This is not a red-state, blue-state issue,” she said. Colorado is one of more than a dozen states that have funded an ACA Medicaid expansion using provider tax money. Others include Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. Colorado implemented its Medicaid provider tax effort in 2009. In the 2024 fiscal year, about $5 billion of the state’s $15 billion Medicaid program was funded by provider taxes, according to the state. The money helps the state pay higher Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals, which reduces their need to charge higher rates to private insurers, said Kim Bimestefer, executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which oversees Medicaid. Some of the extra payments are dependent on hospitals meeting certain quality and patient-safety metrics, such as reducing readmission rates after patients are discharged — a requirement state officials say improves care for everyone. The provider taxes also fund a program allowing working residents with disabilities to buy into Medicaid coverage even if their income is as high as 300% of the federal poverty level, or $46,950 for an individual. About 20,000 people are enrolled in the program. Among them is Alison Sbrana, 31, of Fort Collins, Colorado, who has a type of chronic fatigue syndrome and relies on Medicaid to cover long-term home care. “It would be devastating if the benefit went away,” said Sbrana, who works as a researcher and activist for those with the same disorder. “I would be forced to stop working to keep my income low enough to qualify.” The state’s provider taxes also pay for a $60 million fund to support rural hospitals, helping them add telehealth services, recruit surgeons, and hire paramedics, according to a state report. Konnie Martin, CEO of San Luis Valley Health, a two-hospital system based in Alamosa, Colorado, said her nonprofit paid $5.4 million in provider taxes last year and gained about $15 million in benefits from higher Medicaid payments and the rural grants. She said the money helps her hospital maintain obstetrical services, so residents don’t have to drive 120 miles to the nearest maternity hospital. Without the birthing center, the entire region would suffer, she said. “It also would gut the economy of the community, because young people will move away,” she said. KFF Health News correspondent Bernard Wolfson contributed to this report. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism. Source link #Seeking #spending #cuts #GOP #lawmakers #target #tax #hospitals #love #pay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The first "Xbox handheld" photos are here – Windows Central The first "Xbox handheld" photos are here – Windows Central The first “Xbox handheld” photos are here Windows CentralASUS ROG Ally 2 gaming handhelds leaked: up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 64GB memory VideoCardz.comMicrosoft and Asus’ Xbox handheld appears in leaked photos The VergeASUS ROG Ally 2 and ‘Project Kennan’ Xbox Branded Handheld Pictured in US FCC Leak WccftechAsus ROG Ally 2 leak reveals storage variants, design and dedicated Xbox button Notebookcheck Source link #quotXbox #handheldquot #photos #Windows #Central Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Preview – Thumb Culture RuneScape: Dragonwilds Preview – Thumb Culture RuneScape: Dragonwilds is the latest MMO to grace Steam. Launched in early access, the game is set in the Runescape universe with a focus on crafting, grinding, and survival elements. It’s built on the Unreal Engine 5, leveraging much of its GPU-bound pipeline to upgrade mediocre visuals at the cost of poor performance. Source link #RuneScape #Dragonwilds #Preview #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Motorola Edge 60 Pro Now Available for Purchase in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers Motorola Edge 60 Pro Now Available for Purchase in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers Motorola Edge 60 Pro went on ***** in India for the first time today (May 7). The new Motorola handset was launched in the country last week with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor under the hood. The new Edge series phone is now available for purchase via Flipkart and the Motorola India website. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It boasts a 6.7-inch display with 1.5K resolution. Customers can purchase the handset in two RAM and storage configurations and three colour options. Motorola Edge 60 Pro price in India, launch offers Price of Motorola Edge 60 Pro in India has been set at Rs. 29,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 33,999. It can be purchased in Pantone Dazzling Blue, Pantone Sparkling Grape, and Pantone Shadow colour options. As mentioned, it is currently available for purchase via Flipkart and the Motorola India website. Motorola is offering up to six months of no-cost EMI offers on ICICI Bank credit cards. Flipkart is providing five percent cashback on purchases using the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit card. Furthermore, the phone will be available with no-cost EMIs starting at Rs. 5,667. Exchange offers are capped at Rs. 20,600. Motorola Edge 60 Pro Specifications The Motorola Edge 60 Pro runs on Android 15-based Hello UI. It is confirmed to get three years of Android updates and four years of security updates. It features a 6.7-inch 1.5K (1,220×2,712 pixels) Quad curved pOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 446ppi pixel density, 4,500 nits peak brightness, and has Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. For optics, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel primary Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. On the front, it carries a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is claimed to meet IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance and gets a military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) durability certification. It features dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication and also supports face unlock. Motorola has packed a 6,000mAh battery on the Edge 60 Pro with 90W TurboPower fast charging and 15W wireless charging support. The handset also supports 5W reverse charging. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. Source link #Motorola #Edge #Pro #Purchase #India #Price #Specifications #Launch #Offers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This Chicago woman was scammed out of $5K after boys asked her for $20 to help pay for their brother’s ******** This Chicago woman was scammed out of $5K after boys asked her for $20 to help pay for their brother’s ******** It feels good to spare a little money for a good cause or for someone in need, which is exactly what a Chicago woman thought she had done until she realized she’d been scammed. Heather Radin was standing in the Chicago neighborhood of Wicker Park when she was approached by two young boys, claiming their brother had been killed and their family needed money to be able to lay him to rest. @plaement() “I’m a sucker for any bleeding-heart thing,” she told CBS News Chicago. So, Radin tried to give the boys $10 cash, but they insisted she use Apple Pay. After she tapped her card and the boys took off, she realized $5,000 had been transferred out of her account. Unfortunately, she’s not the only victim of a tap-to-pay or card skimming scam. A scam on the rise Another Chicago woman told CBS News that she was approached outside of a grocery store when she was asked by two young men for money to help pay for their brother’s ********. Like Radin, Monica Wieske said they wouldn’t take the cash that she offered. Tap to pay, they claimed, was the only way. And right after she tapped, Wieske also got a notification that nearly $5,000 was taken out of her account. In January, Chicago couple Drew and Leilani were approached in a Target with the same tale: Our brother died, we can’t afford the ********, are you willing to spare some money? Once they gave $20 via Apple Pay after the scammers refused to accept cash, Drew learned that nearly $5,000 had been taken. But this time, the notification came right after he tapped, and he decided to take matters into his own hands. “I looked down at my phone and realized that they took close to $5,000 instead of $20. I said to myself, ‘Oh, hell no,’ and turned and started chasing them,” said Drew, who didn’t want CBS News to use his last name. Drew told CBS reporters that he chased the men down and actually jumped into their car as they tried to get away. He says he suffered a broken rib and punctured lung after being thrown from the car as the boys accelerated the vehicle to get away. While the couple eventually got their money back, Radin hasn’t been so lucky. She filed a police report and contacted her bank, Goldman Sachs, but she says as of late April she hadn’t gotten a dollar back. In a statement to CBS, a representative from Goldman Sachs said, “While we do not comment on specific customers, our customers’ safety and security are a top priority. We work quickly to review any fraud claims and regularly provide provisional credits during the review process. There is an allotted timeline for fraud investigations, and we aim to resolve any disputes as quickly as possible.” Meanwhile, Wieske fought with her bank, Fifth Third, for months. CBS News reached out to them for an explanation and just before their scheduled interview with Wieske, the bank gave her the money back. @plaement() How to be protected against tap-to-pay scams Scammers can be well trained in emotional manipulation, and it’s easy for a story such as a sibling’s ******** to tug at the heartstrings. While there are many people out there who truly need help, there are steps you can take to stay vigilant and ensure you aren’t giving your money to a scam. On the spot tap-to-pay requests are a red flag Refusing cash after asking for a donation is already a red flag, and immediately having a tap-to-pay request ready to go should raise more alarm bells. If the requester truly has an online donation fund set up, ask for a legit website or fundraising page started by family or official organizers that you can donate to later. Verify the organization and ******** home In Radin and Wieske’s cases, they were both approached by young boys. Ask to speak with an older family member to confirm the boys are out fundraising before making any donations. It may feel awkward, but also consider asking which ******** home or director they are using for the service in an extra bid for more confirming information. Consider reserving donations for official platforms Informal requests for donations through Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo or other quick tap-to-pay platforms are red flags. Instead, ask if there is an official fundraising page through GoFundMe or, say, through a ******** home’s website. Set tap-to-pay limits Setting a limit for online transactions ensures that scammers can’t change the amount to thousands of dollars right before the transaction goes through. Additionally, set up a PIN or another authentication for any payment to be authorized. Set payment alerts Make sure to set up notifications for any payment activity so, like Drew, you can catch the scam quickly. But, confronting the crooks like he did is not worth the risk. Rather, immediately notify your bank and the authorities. @plaement() This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Source link #Chicago #woman #scammed #boys #asked #pay #brothers #******** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AMD Slides on China Risk and Weak PC Demand, but Long-Term Story Holds AMD Slides on China Risk and Weak PC Demand, but Long-Term Story Holds Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:) is experiencing a measured pullback in its stock price, down 1.5% today to $130 from a recent high of $132.50. The move comes amid heightened investor caution, driven by macro-level geopolitical tensions and a more tempered financial outlook. While AMD has recently enjoyed strong momentum, particularly in the data center and AI segments, lingering risks around its exposure to China and softer consumer demand have prompted renewed scrutiny. Geopolitical Tensions Cast a Shadow Over China-Linked Growth At the heart of AMD’s current volatility is rising concern over the company’s exposure to China, a strategically vital market. As the U.S.-China trade relationship remains strained, technology firms with operations and sales in China are increasingly vulnerable to regulatory shifts and supply chain disruptions. For AMD, which derives a meaningful portion of its revenue from ******** consumers—particularly in the PC and gaming verticals—any policy changes or import restrictions could materially affect sales. Analysts caution that escalating geopolitical friction could hamper AMD’s momentum in the region. Although the company has diversified its client base and strengthened its presence in data centers and AI, China remains one of its top international markets, contributing significantly to both revenue and growth opportunities in key sectors like gaming and consumer electronics. If trade regulations tighten or export bans broaden, AMD, like key rival Nvidia (NASDAQ:), could face sales pressure that weighs on quarterly performance. Cautious Guidance Reflects Softness in Consumer Tech Demand Adding to the bearish sentiment is AMD’s more reserved financial guidance, reflecting weakness in its consumer-facing businesses. Although the company continues to post solid growth in its data center division, it has acknowledged headwinds in the PC and gaming segments, citing lower demand for discrete GPUs and consumer CPUs. The pandemic-fueled tech ***** has cooled considerably, and with global inflation and tighter household budgets, consumers appear more hesitant to upgrade high-end electronics. AMD’s popular Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards remain competitive in the performance space, but overall sales in these categories have softened. The company is also navigating a broader semiconductor sector that is slowly moving out of a ******* of tight supply. As the supply-demand imbalance normalizes, pricing power across the industry is also expected to stabilize. While AMD’s EPYC Genoa server chips are helping offset some of the slack from the consumer side, investors are closely monitoring how long this cyclical weakness in the PC market may persist. Long-Term Fundamentals Remain Intact Despite short-term headwinds, the long-term narrative around AMD remains broadly constructive. The company continues to receive strong support from institutional investors, largely due to its innovation track record and growing presence in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI-driven workloads. AMD’s expansion in the data center space, where its EPYC chips are challenging Intel’s (NASDAQ:) dominance, has been particularly noteworthy. This segment not only offers higher margins but is less vulnerable to the cyclical fluctuations that impact consumer tech sales. Continued traction here could further insulate AMD from macroeconomic drag. Moreover, AMD’s investments in AI and machine learning capabilities position it well to tap into one of the most transformative tech growth stories of the decade. As demand for chips tailored to AI accelerates across industries—from cloud computing to autonomous vehicles—AMD is expected to play an increasingly central role alongside Nvidia and other silicon leaders. Margin Pressures and Competitive Landscape Still, some analysts remain cautious on near-term profitability, especially as AMD adopts pricing strategies aimed at sustaining volume in a weaker consumer environment. The margin profile in gaming and PC chips may compress further if AMD continues to offer discounts to spur demand. The competitive landscape also remains intense. Both Intel and Nvidia are making aggressive moves across server, desktop, and AI chips. AMD’s ability to protect market share while maintaining its cost structure will be essential in delivering consistent earnings. Technical Perspective: Key Levels in Focus From a technical standpoint, AMD is currently testing support around $130, with a stronger floor seen near $125. A decisive break below these levels could trigger additional downside momentum, potentially bringing $120 into view. However, if the stock consolidates and holds above its current level, investor optimism may return, especially with upcoming earnings or product announcements. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits around 60, suggesting neutral sentiment—neither overbought nor oversold. Traders are watching closely for signs of reversal or further downside, depending on macro developments and guidance clarity in the next quarterly report. Conclusion AMD is currently navigating a delicate ******* marked by external geopolitical risks and internal market realignments. While near-term uncertainties are weighing on sentiment—especially in light of weaker consumer trends and China-related risks—the company’s fundamentals remain sound. Its strength in high-performance computing, data centers, and AI development continues to offer promising upside potential. For long-term investors, the question is whether AMD can successfully ride out this temporary volatility and resume its growth trajectory in 2025. Much will depend on macro developments and the company’s ability to execute strategically while preserving its innovation edge. **** Disclaimer: Derivative investments involve significant risks that may result in the loss of your invested capital. You are advised to carefully read and study the legality of the company, products, and trading rules before deciding to invest your money. Be responsible and accountable in your trading. RISK WARNING IN TRADING: Transactions via margin involve leverage mechanisms, have high risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF PROFIT on your investment, so be cautious of those who promise profits in trading. It’s recommended not to use funds if you’re not ready to incur losses. Before deciding to trade, make sure you understand the risks involved and also consider your experience. Source link #AMD #Slides #China #Risk #Weak #Demand #LongTerm #Story #Holds Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Indian markets are undeterred by strikes against Pakistan Indian markets are undeterred by strikes against Pakistan Pakistani soldiers take security measures around the city as the people panic during blackout after India launches strikes on Pakistan, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan on May 7, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Investors are sticking with the India story, with optimism on its growth prospects dwarfing geopolitical fears. Indian markets shrugged off the latest tensions with Islamabad after New Delhi struck several targets within territory controlled by Pakistan in a military operation early Wednesday. “Structural reforms, resilient domestic demand, and strong macro fundamentals continue to offer a compelling case,” said Mohit Mirpuri, an equity fund manager at SGMC Capital. “Investors may take a momentary pause, but this doesn’t derail India’s trajectory as a key allocation in emerging markets,” added Mirpuri. Markets also appeared to be drawing support from the progress on India’s trade talks with major trading partners, including a free trade agreement with the U.K. sealed Tuesday. The country is expected to be among the first in the region to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., potentially before the third quarter of 2025, said Radhika Rao, a Singapore-based senior economist at DBS Bank. “We believe Indian assets will remain fairly contained despite the increase in geopolitical tensions with Pakistan,” said Johanna Chua, global head of emerging market economics at Citi, in a note to clients shortly after India carried out the strikes. Chua said there were historical precedents for her team’s views and pointed to investors’ reaction in 2019, in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack where 40 Indian security personnel were killed in an ambush. Currency markets were “fairly contained” and 10-year Indian government bond yields traded within a range of 15 basis points despite an election year and interest rate cutting environment. While anticipating some knee-jerk market reaction, investors are hopeful for a swift de-escalation that could limit the fallout. Indian shares traded nearly flat in the wake of the military operation, having declined in the previous session. The benchmark Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex were little changed, signaling investors so far were not perturbed by tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries. Though experts did not rule out a sharper market impact if the conflict escalated. Indian equities could still see some volatility over the near term with downside risks, followed by a gradual recovery, said Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities. “The key question is whether this turns into a full-fledged conflict or remains a limited defense strike,” Bathini said. “A wider escalation could dent investor sentiment, while a contained response may barely leave a mark on the markets, he said. The rupee weakened 0.33% to 84.562 against the greenback amid a broader depreciation across Asian currencies, though it was still hovering near three-month highs. Yield on Indian 10-year benchmark government bonds was marginally lower at 6.339%. Get a weekly roundup of news from India in your inbox every Thursday. Subscribe now “While the latest exchange of fire has been much more aggressive than the previous episode in 2019, we still think it will end in de-escalation over the coming months.” Darren Tay, head of APAC Country Risk at BMP said, adding that investors should remain generally bullish on India. However, others cautioned that the current environment is significantly more intense than the 2019 attacks. “The situation on the border remains quite fluid. The scope and scale of India’s military action this time around is far greater than in 2016 or 2019. That, in turn, suggests Pakistan will feel more compelled than before to mount a “proportionate” response,” Tom Miller and Udith Sikand, senior analysts at Gavekal told CNBC. “Having said that, the muted reaction of Indian asset prices to events overnight suggest investors don’t expect an endless cycle of military retaliation,” they added. India’s operation follows a militant attack last month in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people were killed. Source link #Indian #markets #undeterred #strikes #Pakistan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

ServiceNow K25: McDermott vaunts agentic AI platform as revolutionary ServiceNow K25: McDermott vaunts agentic AI platform as revolutionary ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott hailed AI as an “absolute requirement” for the survival of humanity at the supplier’s Knowledge 2025 customer and partner conference in Las Vegas. “AI is civilization’s opportunity of this century. It is a gateway to prosperity. It is the only $22tn global market opportunity between now and 2030. It’s the only opportunity to take out $4tn in operating expenses. This is not an incremental change. This intelligence super-cycle is an exponential transformation, and it is ******* than the internet.” ServiceNow is putting the same emphasis on agentic AI as other big enterprise software firms, such as Oracle and Salesforce. It announced an increase in the embedding of agentic AI in its service platform, that was originally developed for IT service management, with its Now platform. The supplier said it was launching new AI agents across ITSM, IT Operations Management (ITOM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Operational Technology (OT) and its Data Foundation. It said it is projecting a future of “zero outages, zero downtime and zero service desk incidents”. In a statement, Pablo Stern, executive vice-president and general manager of technology workflows at ServiceNow, said: “By combining powerful AI agents with our proven enterprise workflow capabilities – all on our trusted AI platform – we’re redefining what’s possible. IT becomes truly autonomous: able to reason, take action and drive outcomes. This is the new standard for autonomous IT, tailored to your organisation, on your terms.” The supplier also announced an AI Control Tower, which is “a centralised command centre to govern, manage, secure and realise value from any ServiceNow and third-party AI agent, model and workflow on a single unified platform”. Speaking to Computer Weekly at the event, Nirankush Panchbai, senior vice-president of product for Now platform, said: “The AI Control Tower will manage workflows with agents from ServiceNow but from others as well. It is essentially a command centre to govern and manage your entire AI from strategy and value, doing risk and compliance, securing your AI agents and managing your AI workforce. “It’s a piece of software, embedding dashboards, workflows and insights embedded in a workspace. It is built on our CMDB [configuration management database], elevated to manage AI assets, as with previous IT systems. And it is not a system of insight – it is a system of action, for example, on the security operations of an agent.” Amit Zavery, president, chief product officer and chief operating officer at ServiceNow, said in a press statement: “As AI agents proliferate across enterprises, coordinating their work becomes as critical and complex as leading human employees, and companies need new tools to direct this new digital workforce. “With AI Control Tower, businesses can oversee AI workforces in the same way the human workforce is managed, ensuring each agent is aligned, coordinated, optimised and delivering impact at scale. Only ServiceNow unites powerful workflows, industry-leading governance and seamless orchestration with agentic AI excellence, enabling customers to scale AI and drive real, measurable outcomes.” The supplier cited a group of customers in support of the control tower concept. Yashodha Bhavnani, vice-president of product management, AI products at Box, said: “As AI reshapes every corner of the enterprise, the future will belong to platforms that turn intelligence into real action. “Together with ServiceNow, we’re reimagining the future of knowledge management as a catalyst for intelligent, agile enterprises. By embedding Box AI into ServiceNow’s advanced agentic workflows, we can transform how work gets done.” Rao Surapaneni, vice-president of general management, business applications platform at Google Cloud said: “Our collaboration with ServiceNow empowers customers to unify AI agents across their entire IT estates, speeding up business decisions with tools like ServiceNow’s new AI Control Tower.” Ulrich Homann, corporate vice-president at Microsoft, added: “As we enter a new era of agentic AI, we look forward to harnessing ServiceNow’s AI Control Tower and AI Agent Fabric to deliver a new level of governance and orchestration for our AI agents so we can better push the boundaries and scale across several platforms for our customers.” Agent Fabric is described by ServiceNow as an “AI agent-to-AI agent, AI agent-to-tool, or even agentic system-to-agentic system, using common protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent protocol (A2A). This allows both ServiceNow and third-party AI agents, tools and systems to dynamically exchange information, coordinate tasks, and take action in real time.” ServiceNow parks CRM tanks on Benioff’s lawn ServiceNow also parked its tanks on Salesforce’s CRM lawn at the event, billing this initiative as the “next milestone in a groundbreaking CRM designed to disrupt an industry long dominated by outdated, overbuilt systems. ServiceNow is reimagining CRM for the AI era to sell, fulfill and service on one unified platform to drive exceptional end-to-end experiences”. The supplier announced “new AI agents for CRM that can complete tasks autonomously, scale call centers and sales teams, and make true self-service a reality. Traditional CRM serves as a system of record ending at the front office, putting customer acquisition and retention at risk. ServiceNow CRM is built for an AI-first world, providing personalised and proactive experiences across the entire customer lifecycle.” John Ball, executive vice-president and general manager of CRM and Industry Workflow Products, said: “Far beyond rebranded chatbots, we’re enabling our customers to orchestrate end‑to‑end sales and service on a single AI-powered platform.” As customer testimony, ServiceNow cited Paolo Juvara, chief digital transformation officer at Pure Storage: “Traditional CRMs can’t keep up with the ever-increasing customer demands for highest-quality service. With ServiceNow CRM, we’re putting AI to work to drive customer loyalty through faster resolutions, lower case volumes, accurate configurations, while also reducing costs”. Tiffany Smith, chief security officer and head of IT operations at Farm Credit Mid-America, added: “We have a strong vision for how technology can better serve rural communities and agriculture – and ServiceNow is helping us bring it to life. “With ServiceNow’s AI-powered platform, we can ensure our team members have the tools and the insights they need to resolve issues faster and deliver the consistent, quality service our customers count on. It’s about more than just managing costs and finding efficiencies – it’s about driving innovation and fulfilling our commitment to put customers at the heart of everything we do.” Source link #ServiceNow #K25 #McDermott #vaunts #agentic #platform #revolutionary Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mattel: Undervalued Toy Stock With a Clear Plan to Cut China Risk Mattel: Undervalued Toy Stock With a Clear Plan to Cut China Risk China is a big importer of U.S. toys, but Mattel (NASDAQ:) has a plan to deal with it. Toys have been a key focus of the tariff debate as the industry, which imports a lot of toys from China, is subject to higher tariffs. The prospect of higher tariffs on toys prompted the viral quote from President Donald Trump over the weekend when he said on Meet the Press, “I’m just saying [Americans] don’t need to have 30 dolls, they can have three,” Trump told Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker. On Monday, one of the nation’s largest toy companies, Mattel, reported surprisingly good earnings, led, in part, by higher sales of dolls. Mattel saw net sales rise 2% in the quarter to $827 million, which sailed past estimates of $786 million. Meanwhile, gross profit was up 5% to $408 million on lower cost of sales. Doll sales were up 1% to $297 million, led by Disney Princess and Wicked dolls, while toy car sales, including Hot Wheels, were up 4% to $308 million. Also, action figures, games, building sets and other revenue jumped 12% to $193 million. Baby and toddler sales were down 6%. However, 11% higher selling, general and administrative expenses caused the company to post a net loss of $40 million, or -12 cents per share in the quarter. But the adjusted earnings of -3 cents per share, up year-over-year from -5 cents per share, and it topped analysts’ estimates of 9 cents per share. The earnings beat and revenue increase sent Mattel stock rising about 3% on Tuesday to around $16.60 per share. Investors were buying low, as the stock is trading at just 10 times earnings, but the outlook is a bit murky due to tariffs. No Guidance Due to Tariff Uncertainty Mattel officials did not offer guidance for the rest of the year. “Given the volatile macro-economic environment and evolving U.S. tariff landscape, it is difficult to predict consumer spending and Mattel’s U.S. sales in the remainder of the year and holiday season,” officials said in the earnings report. While tariffs did not impact first quarter sales, they are poised to have an impact this quarter and beyond, as 40% of its toys come from China. While that sounds like a lot, it is about half the average of the toy industry, as most companies get 80% of global toy production from China. Also, noted Mattel chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz, its imports from China into the U.S. are only about 20%. “While China continues to be an important sourcing country for us on a global basis, we have been accelerating plans to further reduce reliance on China sourced product as part of our diversification strategy,” Kreiz said. Steps to Offset Tariff Impact Kreiz said the company is taking mitigating actions designed to “fully offset” the potential incremental cost impact of tariffs. Among them, Mattel is accelerating diversification of its supply chain and further reducing reliance on China-sourced products. On the earnings call, Kreiz said the company is relocating the production of 500 toys from China to other countries this year. By 2026, it expects to import 15% into the U.S. from China, and 10% by 2027. In addition, where necessary, the company is taking pricing action in its U.S. business. That basically means that there will probably be some price increases, and according to a CNN report, there already are. “Under the current scenarios we are considering, we expect that 40% to 50% of our product will be priced at $20 or less,” Kreiz said. “The breadth of our portfolio, innovative products, diversified and flexible supply chain and global commercial organization are clear advantages for Mattel in this ******* of uncertainty.” It is also optimizing its product sourcing and product mix. Further, Mattel intends to rebalance promotional activity to drive cost efficiencies and accelerate cost savings actions. Toward that end, it is increasing the 2025 savings target to $80 million from $60 million. The company also echoed the call of the U.S. Toy Association for zero tariffs on toys. “While we do call for the for zero tariffs on toys, we support the toy association call for zero tariffs on toys because we believe it should be affordable and reachable for as many people as possible given the toys are such an important part of children’s lives,” Kreiz said. The clear plan for dealing with the tariffs, the low valuation, and the relatively limited exposure to China make Mattel a stock to watch. Original Post Source link #Mattel #Undervalued #Toy #Stock #Clear #Plan #Cut #China #Risk Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Teddi Mellencamp offers heartbreaking update on stage four ******* battle – Daily Mail Teddi Mellencamp offers heartbreaking update on stage four ******* battle – Daily Mail Teddi Mellencamp offers heartbreaking update on stage four ******* battle Daily MailTeddi Mellencamp on ‘Day-to-Day Decision’ of Wearing a Wig amid ******* Treatment People.comTeddi Mellencamp Details ‘Day to Day Decision’ to Wear a Wig Amid Stage 4 ******* Battle Us WeeklyRock legend’s daughter battling stage 4 ******* reveals brain surgery scars, delivers message PennLive.comTeddi Mellencamp wears wig on ‘crying days’ Yahoo News New Zealand Source link #Teddi #Mellencamp #offers #heartbreaking #update #stage #******* #battle #Daily #Mail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tech Life Tech Life One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. Source link #Tech #Life Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18 Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18 Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains after the minimum age was lowered from 20 in a bid to tackle driver shortages. *** rail services are frequently disrupted due to a lack of drivers being available, and the problem is set to get worse with companies struggling to replace a growing number of people retiring with new recruits, the government said. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced the change as “bold action to improve train services and unlock thousands of jobs”. Union Aslef said it would open up opportunities for school or college leavers, while the Rail Safety and Standards Board said its research found “18-year-olds are capable of safely becoming train drivers”. In the *** several train companies rely on “rest day working” – when drivers voluntarily work extra shifts to run timetabled services. But disruption can be caused to passenger journeys when there are not enough volunteers or drivers are off sick. Some 87% of cancellations made the night before a service is scheduled to run are due to driver shortages, according to the Department for Transport (DfT). The average age of a *** train driver is 48, with 30% set to reach retirement age by 2029, it said. Fewer than 9% of train drivers are female, while under 12% are from an ethnic *********. A consultation on lowering the minimum age for drivers carried out last year by the then Conservative government received “overwhelming support from across the industry”, the DfT said. Training to become a driver of mainline trains generally takes between one and two years. The DfT believes new job and apprenticeships for 18-year-olds could become available as early as December. Alexander said the Labour government was “committed to getting the economy moving and a big part of that is getting young people into the workforce, putting them on track for a skilled and fulfilling career which will boost growth across the country”. Mick Whelan, general secretary of train drivers’ union Aslef, said the industry currently missed out on young people wanting to become train drivers “as they don’t wait around until they turn 20 to find a career”. He added the new policy would “increase diversity in the driver’s cab” and also encourage more young people to take on the role. The minimum age for train drivers has already been lowered in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland, the government said Transport for London opened up its train driver apprenticeships on the underground to 18-year-olds in 2007. Source link #Minimum #age #train #driver #lowered Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google App for iOS Gets AI-Powered ‘Simplify’ Feature to Break Down Complex Text Google App for iOS Gets AI-Powered ‘Simplify’ Feature to Break Down Complex Text Google app for iOS is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to help understand complex text in articles and web pages. The Mountain View-based tech giant began shipping the feature, dubbed Simplify, starting Tuesday. Powered by Gemini AI models, the feature lets users highlight the desired text to get an AI-generated rewrite that breaks down complex language, jargon, and subject area-specific technical terms. Simplify was developed by Google Research, and a technical paper detailing the process has been published by the company. Google App Can Now Simplify Text on iPhone Devices In a blog post, the tech giant detailed the new feature rolling out to iOS users. This is a phased rollout, so it might take up to a few days before all Google app for iOS users get access to the AI feature. Google says the AI tool can be useful when a user is trying to learn about a new topic and is struggling to understand the text due to niche terms and jargon used. Once they have access to the feature, they can just highlight the particular block of text, and the AI will automatically rewrite it in a simple-to-understand language. After highlighting desired text, Simplify will appear at the bottom of the screen within the “More actions” panel. It will be available as the first option on the right side. The feature’s icon is the letter ‘A’ and two curved arrows surrounding it. Tapping on this icon will activate the feature. Notably, Simplify generates the rewritten text on the same page, so users do not have to leave the article or research paper to understand the meaning of the complex text. Developed by Google Research, the tool is powered by the Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model. In a technical paper, Google researchers highlighted that the AI tool was developed with a special focus on fidelity assessment. They ensured that the meaning of the original text is retained and errors such as loss of information, adding unrelated words, and distortion of the meaning behind the sentences are identified and corrected before the final output is generated. Source link #Google #App #iOS #AIPowered #Simplify #Feature #Break #Complex #Text Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ukraine war: Donald Trump says 2026 World Cup could be ‘incentive’ for Russia to end conflict Ukraine war: Donald Trump says 2026 World Cup could be ‘incentive’ for Russia to end conflict US vice-president JD Vance said the US is looking forward to welcoming fans from across the globe for the tournament but says supporters must “go home” afterwards. The US will host 78 of the 104 matches, including the final. The World Tourism Forum Institute has warned that strict immigration policies in the US and global political tensions could “significantly” disrupt international arrivals. “I know we’ll have visitors, probably from close to 100 countries,” said Vance. “We want them to come. We want them to celebrate. We want them to watch the game. “But when the time is up, they’ll have to go home.” The Fifa Club World Cup, which starts next month, is being held across 12 stadiums in the US. About two million overseas visitors are expected for the tournament. “We’re processing those travel documents and visa applications already,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “That is obviously going to be a precursor to what we can do next year for the World Cup as well. It is all being facilitated.” Source link #Ukraine #war #Donald #Trump #World #Cup #incentive #Russia #conflict Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Federal election 2025: Josh Wilson to retain seat of Fremantle after challenge from independent Kate Hulett Federal election 2025: Josh Wilson to retain seat of Fremantle after challenge from independent Kate Hulett Labor’s Josh Wilson will hold on to his seat of Fremantle after stiff competition from independent Kate Hulett in the second time she has come close to unseating a Labor frontbencher. Mr Wilson, who has held the seat since 2016, pulled ahead on Wednesday afternoon as pre-poll votes were counted and the preference flows came his way. His margin will drop from its previously safe status of 16.9 per cent to single digits. It was Ms Hulett’s second tilt at politics in a matter of months. She ran in the State seat of Fremantle against WA minister Simone McGurk but lost it by 424 votes. By Wednesday afternoon, the bulk of postal votes had been counted, with preferences splitting Mr Wilson’s way, and election analysis for the ABC and 7 called the seat for Labor. Ms Hulett won a majority of preferences at the Fremantle pre-poll centre (53.9 per cent) but Mr Willson won a larger share of those cast at the Cockburn pre-poll (57.2 per cent) on the opposite end of the electorate. Three other pre-poll booths, in Melville, Applecross and Perth, are yet to report a preference count. The other undecided seat in WA, Bullwinkel, remains too close to call. As of Wednesday evening, Labor’s Trish Cook was ahead of Liberal Matt Moran by just 95 voters. This lead expanded and contracted throughout the day as the preference count continued, with neither side willing to predict the outcome. One Labor source said the seat was “tighter than a duck’s *********” while a Liberal source said the absentee votes were tracking against the party. Source link #Federal #election #Josh #Wilson #retain #seat #Fremantle #challenge #independent #Kate #Hulett Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google Pixel Phones Receiving May 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Latest Security Patch Google Pixel Phones Receiving May 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Latest Security Patch Google on Tuesday rolled out the May 2025 update for Pixel devices. It is released as an over-the-air (gaming platforms) update for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older models running the latest Android 15 OS. As per Google, the May 2025 update brings fixes for issues related to audio, Bluetooth, and framework. Further, it also bundles the latest May security patch with fixes for three system vulnerabilities labelled as “high” in severity. Google Pixel May 2025 Update A Google community manager detailed the Pixel update for May 2025 with the build numbers BP1A.250505.005, BP1A.250505.005.B1, and BD4A.250505.003 for global models on a support page. Additionally, Pixel devices tied to carriers such as Taiwan+EMEA, Verizon, and Deutsche Telekom may receive updates with slightly different identifiers. The following devices are eligible to receive the update: Google Pixel 9 Series Google Pixel 8 Series Google Pixel Tablet Google Pixel Fold Google Pixel 7 Series Google Pixel 6 Series As per the changelog, one of the fixes is for an audio-related problem which caused degraded microphone recording quality in certain apps across Google’s entire Pixel smartphone lineup. It also includes a patch which rectifies Bluetooth pairing issues with certain smartwatches under certain conditions. Google says users reported another issue which resulted in an error when displaying the secondary language in quick settings under certain conditions. This bug has also been fixed with the latest update. In addition to bug fixes, Google’s Pixel Security Bulletin states that the update bundles a security patch for three common vulnerability and exposure (CVE) with “high” severity. One of them is listed with the identifier CVE-2025-27700 and was discovered in the oobconfig subcomponent. Meanwhile, vulnerabilities were also discovered in the Bluetooth and kernel subcomponents, with identifiers CVE-2024-56193 and CVE-2025-27701, respectively. The May 2025 update brings a patch for them too. Google usually releases updates in a phased manner and thus, their time of arrival may vary, depending on the carrier, device, and region. Users will receive a notification once it is available for their Pixel. Source link #Google #Pixel #Phones #Receiving #Update #Bug #Fixes #Latest #Security #Patch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s ICE Agents Raid Restaurant Owned by CBS News Star’s Husband Trump’s ICE Agents Raid Restaurant Owned by CBS News Star’s Husband Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided multiple restaurants in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, including one owned by the husband of CBS News anchor Norah O’Donnell. Chef Geoff’s, an American eatery founded by O’Donnell’s husband Geoff Tracy, had its Northwest D.C. location near American University raided by nearly a dozen ICE agents on Tuesday morning, according to Fox 5. The restaurant, which has been open for more than 20 years, serves a variety of standard American fare, including $17 pizzas, a $19 burger, homemade pasta dishes that range from $20-30 and a variety of salads and bowls. Its website states it offers “contemporary American cuisine and a friendly neighborhood feel fit for any occasion.” The immigration agents, dressed in Homeland Security uniforms, reportedly asked to see the staff’s I-9 forms that verify their identity and employment authorization. The raid took place early Tuesday morning and lasted about an hour and a half. No one was taken into custody. CBS News icon Norah O’Donnell has been married to restaurant owner Geoff Tracy since 2001. / REUTERS The Daily Beast has reached out to Chef Geoff’s and the Department of Homeland Security for comment. Shawn Townsend, president of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, told Fox 5 that they were concerned about “the fear-mongering tactics” used on a number of D.C. restaurants. “There was no one detained or arrested that I’ve heard of but regardless of that fact, disrupting food service during lunch hours while restaurants are open is alarming,” he said. “There is a sense of fear… Immigrants make up a large amount of workers in our restaurants in the district.” The Washingtonian reported that ICE agents also visited Millie’s in Spring Valley, Pupatella and Chang Chang in Dupont Circle, and Ghostburger in Shaw to demand I-9 forms. The agents, who said they were doing “administrative work,” reportedly left Pupatella after staff referred them to the pizzeria’s corporate office. “No raiding, no anything,” Pupatella executive Natasha Neely told the magazine. “They didn’t even enter the building.” At Millie’s, agents did not push back when the general manager denied their request to question employees just as the restaurant was opening for lunch. “They all came in all of the public entrances at the same time,” owner Bo Blair told The Washingtonian. “We were under the impression that they were focusing on trying to find criminals… And this is just a whole new level of harassment to our hard-working, law-abiding employees.” The raids followed rumors on Monday that ICE agents would begin targeting D.C. restaurant staff and food delivery workers this week. The raids are part of the government’s broader push to deliver President Donald Trump’s long-promised mass deportation blitz. Trump administration officials have repeatedly sought to assure the public that deportations would target violent criminals. A CBS investigation earlier found, however, that hundreds of people have been deported despite having no criminal history. Source link #Trumps #ICE #Agents #Raid #Restaurant #Owned #CBS #News #Stars #Husband Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

22 Free Games for May 2025 Revealed 22 Free Games for May 2025 Revealed Gaming just got a lot cheaper, or at least, it did if you are a Prime member. Amazon Prime Gaming is back with another round of free games for May 2025, and this time, they are dropping 22 games into your library. That’s almost a game per day. This month’s lineup is a mix of strategy, stealth, and spooky games, and four of them have already been dropped since May 1. For those who don’t know, Prime Gaming comes bundled with your Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. It offers free games, a monthly Twitch channel subscription, exclusive emoticons, expanded chat options, and more. If you are not a member yet, you can try it with a 30-day free trial. Let’s explore all the games you can enjoy this month. 1 LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (May 1) LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga | Credit: Traveller’s Tales/TT Fusion/Feral Interactive If you have ever wanted to see Darth Vader as a blocky Lego figure, this is your chance. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga combines both LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy and covers the story of all six Skywalker Saga films. You will get to relive iconic moments like Naboo’s Trade Federation talks and Death Star’s destruction. Gameplay is quite fun third-person POV, and you can play as over 120 characters from Yoda to Han Solo. The Complete Saga has improved quite a few things from the original games. It included new Force moves like Force Lightning and Force Choke. There is also a character customizer so that you can create your own playable character. However, be prepared to play each level at least five times to get everything. The game also has a co-op mode that allows a second player to join at any time. 2 Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga (May 1) Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds | Credit: Lucasfilm Games LLC/Ensemble Studios If you like strategy games, Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga might be the right one for you. It’s like Age of Empires, but with lightsabers and AT-ATs. You can build bases, gather resources, and crush your enemies across the Star Wars universe. This month’s offering has both the original game and the Clone Campaigns expansion pack, with 14 extra missions based on Attack of the Clones. In the game, you start with a Command Center, a scout, and three workers. Then you gather resources like Food, Carbon, Nova Crystals, and Ore to build your empire. You can create new buildings, combat units, and workers with these resources and more upgrades become available as you progress in the game. However, the graphics feel old and the AI can be predictable sometimes. 3 Styx: Master of Shadows (May 1) Styx: Master of Shadows | Credit: Cyanide If you are looking for something a bit darker, this might help. Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements that follows Styx who is a 200-year-old Goblin with a mysterious past. The game takes place in a dark fantasy universe inside the fortress of Akenash, where Humans and Elves protect the World-Tree. Stealth is the main thing here. If the guards spot you, running and hiding are usually your best options. You need to identify their pattern and figure out a plan to complete your missions. You will need to move silently through shadows and complete many missions like assassinations and information recovery. Styx can turn invisible, use amber-vision to detect enemies who are hiding, and even create magical clones of himself. 4 The Invisible Hand (May 1) The Invisible Hand | Credit: Fellow Traveller If you want to question your morality while getting rich, this is the game. The Invisible Hand is a stock market simulator where greed is the only rule. The Invisible Hand lets you live your Wolf of Wall Street fantasies where you play as a mid-level stockbroker at the trading firm named FERIOS. You buy low, sell high, and use underhanded tactics like lobbying or currency manipulation. You can influence the market to your advantage. It’s a satirical but quite accurate in showing the darker side of capitalism. However, although it is addictive, it might feel shallow after a few hours. 5 Amnesia: Rebirth (May 8) Amnesia: Rebirth | Credit: Frictional Games Amnesia: Rebirth is a psychological survival horror game where light is your only friend. It is the sequel to Amnesia: The Dark Descent. You will get to explore the Algerian desert, solve puzzles, and test your nerves as you play the amnesiac protagonist Tasi Trianon. The game’s hallucinations and whispers will try their best to drive you mad. Rebirth is played from a first-person perspective, just like its previous installments. You will need to use light sources like Tasi’s fuel lamp or matches to see clearly and move ahead. You will have to be careful as Tasi’s fear builds up the more she walks in complete darkness. The game has no combat system, so running and hiding are the only options. However, one merciful thing is that if you die, the game will move you a bit forward so that you don’t have to face the same monster again. 6 Doors: Paradox (May 8) Doors: Paradox | Credit: Snapbreak If you have ever played The Room and wished there were more games like it, then Doors: Paradox is the one for you. It is a relaxing puzzle escape game where you look for clues and solve brain teasers. Every level has a floating door surrounded by 3-D dioramas, and you have to solve puzzles to unlock it. There are over 50 levels, including bonus challenges and you will come across everything from steampunk underwater contraptions to Egyptian tombs, and more. The story of the game is skippable, to be honest, and the controls might also present some glitches at times. But if you love solving puzzles, this might get quite addictive. 7 Hypnospace Outlaw (May 8) Hypnospace Outlaw | Credit: No More Robots/Fangamer Hypnospace Outlaw throws you back to the times of dial-up internet. It’s a detective game where you play an “Enforcer” for Merchantsoft, and your job is to police ******** content on their Hypnospace platform, which is a bizarre alternate-1999 internet that people browse while sleeping using headbands. The gameplay is a mix of exploration and puzzle-solving. Your job is to investigate cases, hunt down copyright violations, remove offensive content, and also to deal with cyberbullying. You will earn HypnoCoin after completing these tasks, which you can spend on virtual pets, wallpapers, and other digital goodies. 8 Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Digital Deluxe Edition (May 8) Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Digital Deluxe Edition | Credit: MachineGames/Panic Button Games Nazis have taken over America in an alternate history, and it’s up to you to take it back. You are BJ Blazkowicz who is leading a resistance against Nazis. The game is a sequel to The New Order. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass that gives you access to all the extra missions and weapons. The gameplay will give you an adrenaline rush. You will use different types of weapons, like pistols, laser rifles, and use abilities like stealth takedowns and dual-wielding as well. If you enjoy FPS games that have a story and firing action, you can grab this for the month. Just remember that the game is only available in regions where it’s also offered via the Microsoft Store. 9 Endless Legend Definitive Edition (May 15) Endless Legend Definitive Edition | Credit: Iceberg Interactive/***** Endless Legend might just on of the most beautiful 4X strategy games ever made. The plot of the game is set on the planet Auriga. You will build cities, wage wars, and chase victory through military, tech, or diplomacy. The game’s strength lies in its world-building. Each faction in the game plays very differently. The Roving Clans can move their cities and have cavalry-filled armies, but they can’t declare war. The Broken Lords don’t use food but consume the same currency everyone else uses for money, and there are eight different factions. If you love strategy games but hate clutter, you might not like this. 10 Golf With Your Friends (May 15) Golf With Your Friends | Credit: Blacklight Interactive/Team17 Mini golf is always fun, but it’s even better when you can play with up to 11 friends. Golf With Your Friends is all about laughs and friendly betrayal. There are 13 levels, each with 18 holes, and with the new Olympus Odyssey Course, there is even more crazy golfing to enjoy. The golf courses can be anything from wonderlands to graveyards. You can choose from Classic, Dunk and Hockey game modes, or you can customize your own rules too. You want to play with a cube instead of a ball? Want low gravity or freeze opponents mid-air? It’s all possible here. The level editor with Steam Workshop integration gives you the option of hundreds of community-made maps to try. However, the online servers can sometimes be laggy. 11 Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 (May 15) Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 | Credit: Crystal Dynamics If you want some gothic vampire action, Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 might be perfect for you. You will get to play the vampire Kain who is out for vengeance and power. This 3D action game will challenge your combat, puzzle-solving, stealth, and exploration skills. It bridges the stories of the original Blood Omen and Soul Reaver. The gameplay is quite good. You’ll slash with claws or weapons like a broadsword, you will get the powers of telekinesis after defeating bosses but it can only be used once your rage meter is filled. You can drink the blood of enemies or civilians to heal. The voice-overs and lighting effects add some extra flavor to the atmosphere of the game. 12 Mail Time (May 15) Mail Time | Credit: indie.io Mail Time is the ultimate cozy game on the list. You will play a fresh-on-the-job Mail Scout and your job is to deliver letters in the Grumblewood Grove. The vibe will make you feel like as if your are stepping into a storybook world. You will glide through flower fields, chat with different characters of the game, and try to figure out a mystery. Your mission starts with the task of delivering a letter to the mysterious Greg. Later, you will help villagers find love, collect mushroom samples for new hats and do other tasks. There are 15 different characters, each with their own stories. The game feels cozy but the dialogue system might require you to click too many times which might get boring sometimes. 13 Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell (May 15) Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell | Credit: Deep Silver Volition/Volition, Inc. If Mail Time gives a sense of coziness, Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell is completely opposite. You will either play as Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington and will go on a mission to rescue the Saints’ leader from literally Satan himself. The story of the game begins when the Saints accidentally contact Satan during a birthday party Ouija session, and Satan kidnaps the Boss. The game takes place in New Hades, which is made up of five different islands that surround a central tower. You have got wings of angels, demons are your allies, and you have also got weapons themed after the seven deadly sins. The humor of the game is over-the-top, and the action never slows down. 14 Chessarama (May 22) Chessarama | Credit: Minimol Games Chessarama is a new version of chess as we know it, with some new move sets, objectives, and rules. Instead of the usual chess matches, you will be solving challenges and puzzles using chess pieces. There are eight game modes, and each of them has its own objectives. There are over 100 levels of challenges that mix up chess tactics with other puzzles. The diorama-style visuals look quite beautiful, and the music in the game sets a relaxing mood as well. There are some minor drawbacks, like some non-standard designs might create confusion between two different pieces. 15 Everdream Valley (May 22) Everdream Valley | Credit: Mooneaters/QubicGames Everdream Valley combines farming with magic. You will play as a child who has the responsibility to restore his grandparents’ run-down farm. During the day, you will raise crops, take care of animals, and rebuild different structures. At night, you will experience life through the eyes of your farm animals in dream sequences. The gameplay is quite intuitive. There are mini-games that you can play, like running an obstacle course with your cat, sawing wood, and milking cows. You can customize your farm, move buildings, and craft clothes. Your grandpa even gathers supplies to help with your projects. 16 FATE (May 22) FATE | Credit: WildTangent FATE is an RPG dungeon crawler that’s all about battling monsters and chasing glory. You will explore the Dungeon Gate at the edge of Grove town, fight with monsters, complete your quests, and collect valuable loot in the process with a **** companion by your side. However, it flees when it gets hurt. The game also gives you the feature to transform your **** into more powerful creatures by feeding it fish caught in fishing holes throughout the game. Character customization is also very flexible. When your journey eventually ends, you can retire your character and start again with their descendant. 17 The Lost Ashford Ring (May 22) The Lost Ashford Ring | Credit: CRX Entertainment Pte Ltd The Lost Ashford Ring will take you to the era of Victorian England. This game will test your detective skills as you will take on the role of an investigator who is hired to solve the mystery of a missing valuable family heirloom. You have to solve puzzles, find out clues and track them down. But the clues are hidden in the beautifully rendered scenes of the game. The difficulty increases as you progress. The game will reward you for quick thinking and finding clues before the timer runs out. The gameplay is simple but engaging, although the hidden-object mechanics might feel repetitive. Still, if you want to feel like a detective without leaving the couch, this will help. 18 Thief 2: The Metal Age (May 22) Thief 2: The Metal Age | Credit: Looking Glass Studios Thief 2: The Metal Age will let you live the life of a shadowy thief in a steampunk city. The game is set one year after Thief: The Dark Project and you again take on the role of master thief Garrett. This time, he deals with a conspiracy related to a new religious sect called the Mechanists. The gameplay is focused more on planning and stealth rather than combat. You will need to reduce the visibility and sound when you are using special tools like water arrows to put out the lights or moss arrows to dampen your footsteps. The game has 15 missions, and you will have objectives like burglaries and conspiracies that you must do without getting detected. 19 Liberté (May 29) Liberté | Credit: Superstatic Studio/Superstatic Liberté takes you to an alternate-history French Revolution. You play the role of Rene, who is a resurrected warrior created as a slave to Lady Bliss. Rene gets stuck in a civil war that was sparked by Bliss herself. It’s a deck-building game, and you can build decks of up to 40 cards. It has a unique card system where you can burn cards for mana, summon lightning, or even heal wounds. You can choose which faction to side with— the Church, the Tribe, the Prince, or the Rebels. You can also customize your skills as you face zombies and maggot swarms. However, the lack of variety in locations might make you feel repetitive at times. 20 Masterplan Tycoon (May 29) Masterplan Tycoon | Credit: Bureau Bravin Masterplan Tycoon strips resource management down to its core. It gives a minimalist experience that is focused just on logistics. You will build quarries next to mountains, storage facilities to hold the resources, build factories and production chains, and all these need to be done keeping in mind the balance of supply and demand. The game’s simplicity is its strength. The simple drag-and-drop interface means you can play entirely with a mouse. The main challenge of the game is to keep the factory functioning, as every building must keep running, and for that, they need supplies. You will need to complete missions to get to new materials, as resources are scattered across different maps. 21 Samurai Bringer (May 29) Samurai Bringer | Credit: ALPHAWING Inc. Channel your inner samurai in Samurai Bringer. The game will put you in the role of Susanoo, who is a fallen deity on a mission to save his mortal girlfriend from being sacrificed to Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology. What makes this roguelite action game stand out is its combat customization. You will keep on collecting Combat Scrolls that will help you to modify your fighting style as you keep defeating samurai and demons. Although this feels rewarding, the early runs are quite brutal as you start weak and the trial-and-error learning curve is quite steep. 22 Trinity Fusion (May 29) Trinity Fusion | Credit: Angry Mob Games Trinity Fusion combines roguelite and metroidvania elements as you try to save the multiverse. You will control three parallel versions of yourself — Altara, Naira, and Kera — and each of them has unique abilities and weapons. Altara wields elemental magic, Kera uses various guns, and Naira fights with dual melee weapons and a grappling hook. Moreover, they explore their own separate worlds to save reality itself. The gameplay feels like Dead Cells-style action. At some points, you can merge with either of your alternate versions, and it will combine their strengths and abilities. The enemy density will keep you on edge. However, the story might feel a bit thin. May 2025’s Prime Gaming lineup is stacked with something for everyone, whether you want to slash Nazis in Wolfenstein 2, sneak through shadows in Styx, or just vibe with Mail Time’s cozy deliveries. So grab these titles before they are gone. Happy gaming! Source link #Free #Games #Revealed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Moto G86 5G Key Features Leaked; Could Launch With Up to a 6,720mAh Battery Moto G86 5G Key Features Leaked; Could Launch With Up to a 6,720mAh Battery Moto G86 5G may launch in select global markets soon. The company has yet to officially confirm any details about the handset, but leaks and reports have hinted at its expected price and colour options. Recently, a new leak has suggested the key specifications of the purported smartphone. It is tipped to be offered in two battery size options — 5,200mAh and 6,720mAh. The availability of either variant will likely vary by region. The phone is expected to succeed the Moto G85 5G, which was launched in India in July 2024 with a 5,000mAh cell. Moto G86 5G Key Features (Expected) The Moto G86 5G is tipped to come with a 6.67-inch 1.5K (1,220×2,712 pixels) 10-bit curved pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate according to an X post by tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks). The phone’s display is also said to offer up to 4,500 nits peak brightness level and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, An alleged promotional image for the phone shared by the tipster suggests that the Moto G86 5G will be powered by a 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It could offer up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It will likely run on Android 15 with Hello UI on top. According to the tipster, the handset may get two years of major OS upgrades. However, users in the EMEA region are said to get four years of ***-monthly security updates. In the camera department, the Moto G86 5G may get a 50-megapixel 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT-600 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support, an 8-megapixel 118-degree ultra-wide shooter with macro and an f/2.2 aperture alongside an LED flash unit. At the front, it could get a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The Moto G86 5G is tipped to carry stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support as well as dual microphones. The handset may come with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and a military grade MIL-STD 810H drop-resistance certification. The tipster suggests that the Moto G86 5G could come with either a 5,200mAh cell or a 6,720mAh battery. The availability of the battery variants will likely vary by region. Both options will likely support 33W wired TurboCharging. The handset with the smaller battery is said to measure 161.21 x 74.74 x 7.87mm in size and weigh 185g. The larger 6,720mAh version could have an 8.65mm profile and weigh 198g. Connectivity options for all variants of the handset will likely include 5G, 4G VoLTE, dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. For security, it is expected to get an in-display fingerprint sensor. An older leak had claimed that the Moto G86 5G could be priced at EUR 330 (roughly Rs. 31,200) for the 8GB + 256GB option. It is said be offered in Golden, Cosmic (Light Purple), Red, and Spellbound (Blue) colour options. Source link #Moto #G86 #Key #Features #Leaked #Launch #6720mAh #Battery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Operation Sindoor: India Launches Missile Strike Against Pakistan – Forbes Operation Sindoor: India Launches Missile Strike Against Pakistan – Forbes Operation Sindoor: India Launches Missile Strike Against Pakistan ForbesDevastation among locals after India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir BBCOperation Sindoor: Pics Show How Terror Camps Were Struck In Pakistan, POK NDTVIndia fires missiles into Pakistan, killing at least 19, officials say CBS NewsWhere did India hit Pakistan? Mapping Operation Sindoor and border strikes Al Jazeera Source link #Operation #Sindoor #India #Launches #Missile #Strike #Pakistan #Forbes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra With MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Runs Geekbench; New OnePlus Earbuds Spotted on FCC OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra With MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Runs Geekbench; New OnePlus Earbuds Spotted on FCC OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 with Snapdragon SoCs were launched last year. Now, OnePlus appears to be preparing to unveil a new OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme Edition or OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra handset. The exact moniker is not confirmed yet, but ahead of that, the purported handset has surfaced on the Geekbench database. Additionally, a mysterious OnePlus earphone has allegedly bagged US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification, while the Oppo Enco Clip has reportedly been spotted on the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification site. An unannounced OnePlus smartphone has been spotted on the Geekbench website with the model number PLC110. The listing, believed to be that of the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, suggests that it may run on Android 15. It shows 2,779 points in single-core testing and 8,660 points in multi-core testing. As per the listing, the handset could get 15.03GB of RAM, which could be translated to 16GB on paper. The listing shows that an octa-core chipset with a 2.40GHz base frequency will power the OnePlus PLC110. It shows a prime CPU core with a maximum clock speed of 3.73GHz, three cores with a clock speed of 3.30GHz and four cores capped at 2.40GHz. These CPU speeds are believed to be associated with the recently unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset. OnePlus is rumoured to unveil the OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme Edition alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition later this month. The company introduced the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 in China in December last year. The former has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Edition SoC, while the OnePlus Ace 5 features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. Oppo Enco Clip Allegedly Surfaces on FCC Database Meanwhile, 91Mobiles has found Oppo’s upcoming Enco Clip earbuds listed on the IMDA certification site, with the charging case carrying the model number ETEH1. These earbuds are expected to debut in China next week alongside the Oppo Reno 14 series. Interestingly, the same source also identified a mysterious pair of OnePlus wireless earbuds in the FCC database, bearing the model number E516A—reportedly the same as Oppo’s Enco Clip case—hinting that OnePlus may be developing similar earbuds. The alleged certification suggests that each earbud will pack a 58mAh battery, and the case will be equipped with a 530mAh cell. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. Source link #OnePlus #Ace #Ultra #MediaTek #Dimensity #Runs #Geekbench #OnePlus #Earbuds #Spotted #FCC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hack Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hack Peter Hoskins & Tom Gerken Business & technology reporters Getty Images The firm behind the Pegasus spyware has been ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m (£125m) for hacking 1,400 people in 2019. Pegasus is malicious software which can be installed remotely on mobile phones to access, among other things, people’s microphones and cameras. NSO Group, which sells the tech, has been accused of enabling authoritarian regimes to monitor journalists, activists and even political figures. WhatsApp owner Meta said it marked the “first victory against the development and use of ******** spyware”. NSO said it would “carefully examine the verdict’s details and pursue appropriate legal remedies, including further proceedings and an appeal“. What’s it like to have spyware on your phone? It is the first time a developer of spyware has been held responsible for exploiting the weaknesses in smartphone platforms. NSO Group says the tech is only meant to be for use against serious criminals and terrorists. But there are accusations the tech has been used by some countries to target anyone they deem a national security threat. Pegasus became a scandal in 2021 when a list of 50,000 phone numbers of suspected victims of hacking was leaked to major media outlets. From this list, global media identified the phone numbers of politicians and heads of state, business executives, activists, and several Arab royal family members, as well as more than 180 journalists. It is suspected that Pegasus spyware infected devices belonging to Downing Street and Foreign Office officials, according to ********* investigative group The Citizen Lab. Other prominent figures believed to have been hacked include French President Emmanuel Macron, and relations of Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government who was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. NSO Group has also been ordered to pay Meta $444,000 in damages. The awards come after after a six-year battle between the US social media giant and the Israeli surveillance firm. “The jury’s decision to force NSO to pay damages is a critical deterrent to this malicious industry against their ******** acts aimed at American companies,” Meta said. “We firmly believe that our technology plays a critical role in preventing serious crime and terrorism and is deployed responsibly by authorised government agencies,” NSO said in a statement. WhatsApp’s success in the case opens up NSO to potential legal action from other technology giants whose platforms were targeted with Pegasus spyware. Source link #Maker #Pegasus #spyware #told #pay #167m #WhatsApp #hack Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Perfect’ weekend for Ferrari in Sydney ‘Perfect’ weekend for Ferrari in Sydney Ferrari’s fortunes in Formula 1 might be in the dumpster but the Italian brand continues its success in the GT World Challenge Australia. Source link #Perfect #weekend #Ferrari #Sydney Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** Stocks Rally on PBOC’s Easing, Optimism Over Trade Talks – Bloomberg.com ******** Stocks Rally on PBOC’s Easing, Optimism Over Trade Talks – Bloomberg.com ******** Stocks Rally on PBOC’s Easing, Optimism Over Trade Talks Bloomberg.comTrump’s team is finally meeting with China. The future of the global economy is riding on its success CNNU.S. and ******** officials will meet in Geneva in first sign of thaw in trade war NPRStock market today: Asian stocks rise as US-China trade talks announced, China cuts interest rates Yahoo FinanceTrump officials Bessent and Greer to meet with ******** counterparts on trade, economic issues CNBC Source link #******** #Stocks #Rally #PBOCs #Easing #Optimism #Trade #Talks #Bloomberg.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]