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Who is Sarah Witty, the Labor candidate who could leave the Greens leaderless? Who is Sarah Witty, the Labor candidate who could leave the Greens leaderless? She is coming close to unseating Adam Bandt and leaving the Greens leaderless. So who is Labor’s Sarah Witty? Source link #Sarah #Witty #Labor #candidate #leave #Greens #leaderless Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here’s How Much Cybertrucks Have Depreciated Since They Were New Here’s How Much Cybertrucks Have Depreciated Since They Were New Vehicles lose value the more they are driven. No surprises there, right? However, there are Cybertruck owners who appear to have thought they were buying money-printing machines. In fact, very early in its pixelated life cycle, someone actually flipped and sold a limited edition Foundation Series Cybertruck for nearly twice its MSRP at $244,000. The Cybertruck’s value wasn’t meant to last, though. The controversial truck from a controversial company run by a controversial man is subject to the law of gravity of depreciation as much as the next set of wheels. The question is, though, how much has it depreciated since the first geometric truck hit the streets? We reported in 2024 that the overall Cybertruck depreciation curve is really quite poor. Now, CarGurus is showing even more of a drop in the past year from April 28, 2024 to April 29, 2025, which is the day of writing this article. In that time, Cybertruck prices went from $168,543 down to $84,470 — a 49.96% decline. The past 30 days have seen a 5.51% drop. So, not great! Read more: These Are The Fastest Depreciating Cars, So Buy Them Used And Save Thousands How Does The Cybertruck’s Depreciation Compare? A fleet of Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership – Mark Roger Bailey/Shutterstock Digging in a little further, according to TopSpeed, the average depreciation for all cars across three years (longer than the Cybertruck has even been out) is just 30.5%, and among pickup trucks specifically, it’s just 23.7%. That puts the Cybertruck’s near 50% decline in the last year in the far bottom tier for the category. By contrast, according to Kelly Blue Book, a 2022 Rivian R1T, also an EV pickup truck, has only lost 39% of its starting price. KBB also says that the 2023 model of the great-granddaddy of all pickups, the Ford F150, has dropped a mere 33% in the same amount of time the Cybertruck has been around. Predicting where prices will be in a few years is a bit tricky here, since unlike the F150, the Cybertruck is too new to have hard data on how it usually performs over the long term. However, TopSpeed estimates that it will fall by 59.5% in five years, and a whopping 72.5% in 10. Those numbers aren’t surprising given the current state of the company’s sales. Cybertrucks Are Becoming A Tough Sell A stop sign in front of a Tesla building – Sean Gallup/Getty Images There are more storm clouds on the Cybertrucks’ horizon, too, and they don’t look good for resale value. Thanks to a recall earlier this year, we know that Tesla has only delivered around 46,000 Cybertrucks to date. While that number doesn’t look too bad in a vacuum, CEO Elon Musk was initially claiming that he had over a million preorders for these low-res-looking trucks. Worse, Tesla dealerships appear to be sitting on over $200 million worth of Cybertruck inventory that they just can’t shift. Word is that things have deteriorated to the point where said dealerships won’t even take Cybertrucks — their own vehicles! — as trade-ins anymore for fear they won’t be able to sell them again. None of that is good for resale numbers, and pushing it down further is the simple fact that Tesla keeps slashing the price of new Cybertrucks, down to around $75,000 for a base model from an original price of $100,000. Furthermore, the fact that political backlash against Musk’s handling of the federal government bureaucracy has led to vandalism against Teslas, and particularly Cybertrucks, across the country. If a potential buyer is worried that a Tesla might be a target, they’re not likely to buy a used one for a high price, if at all. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox… Read the original article on Jalopnik. Source link #Heres #Cybertrucks #Depreciated Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Met Gala 2025 Highlights: Kamala Harris Returns (Sort of) and Rihanna Is Fashionably Late (With News) Met Gala 2025 Highlights: Kamala Harris Returns (Sort of) and Rihanna Is Fashionably Late (With News) Janelle Monáe was feeling euphoric on Sunday when asked to break down her look for this year’s Met Gala, which celebrates ****** dandyism. “I feel like a kid in class ready to give the presentation,” Monáe said. After all, “she truly is the modern day dandy,” said Thom Browne, who designed her look. Since Monáe started releasing music in the 2000s, tailored suiting has been core to her style. She adds her own flair with sculptural layering and accessories like whimsical hats and bow ties. Growing up, Monáe observed her mother, a janitor and part-time banquet server; her father, a sanitation worker; and her grandmother, a cook, in their uniforms, which included ****** slacks, white button-down shirts, bow ties, jackets and cummerbunds. When the singer, actor and author started cultivating her style early in her career, she knew she wanted to honor her working class parents, her ancestors and herself. “I’m a very free-spirited person,” said Monáe, 39. “I’ve spent a great deal of my career — I’ve tried to at least — just redefining who you can be in a suit.” Credit…Amir Hamja for The New York Times Redefinition and self-expression are central to dandyism, a style of elevated dress once imposed upon enslaved people, and remade by ****** aesthetes into a tool of self-actualization, revolution and subversion. For her Met Gala look, Monáe hoped to play a character she conceived, as she does every year for the event, she said. This year, it was “the time-traveling dandy,” a visual representation of how she is informed by her past while considering herself a staunch Afro-futurist. “We asked ourselves, ‘What would elements of dandyism from the past, present and future look like?’” Monáe said. That includes literal elements of time, like a monocle that is also a moving clock, and a watch. But also, an oversized trompe l’oeil cape, embroidered with radial outlines, which will give the illusion of a rectangular portal. When she removes it on the red carpet, it will be as if she is emerging from a time machine: “It feels like you’re getting a glimpse of somebody moving through time,” she said. Monáe, who identifies as nonbinary, also conveys how dandyism transcends gender. For this look, she collaborated with Paul Tazewell, the costume designer who recently won an Oscar for his work in the film “Wicked.” Mr. Browne said the cape is a reference to ****** Lang’s futuristic film “Metropolis.” Monáe’s derby hat evokes Gladys Bentley, a blues singer who was known for adopting more masculine styles of dress in the 1920s. And beneath the cape, Monáe will wear a deconstructed sport coat and skirt — the right half in ****** and white pinstripes, the left half in a red wool crepe fabric. “You almost go from the traditional male to the red exuberant female, all on the same figure,” Mr. Tazewell said. The deconstruction in the suit was also symbolic for Monáe. “I’ve tried to deconstruct systems for many years through my work, through my art and activism,” she said. “I want to deconstruct respectability politics around suiting and around how ****** people can show up in the world. I wanted to show that we get to decide who we are.” Source link #Met #Gala #Highlights #Kamala #Harris #Returns #Sort #Rihanna #Fashionably #Late #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet – WSJ How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet – WSJ How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet WSJ Source link #Images #Dalai #Lama #Landed #Tibetan #Woman #Chinas #Dragnet #WSJ Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hungry Jack’****** with $150k fines for breaching button battery rules in Garfield toy Hungry Jack’****** with $150k fines for breaching button battery rules in Garfield toy WA-founded fast food giant Hungry Jack’s has been hit with more than $150,000 in fines for allegedly selling a children’s toy powered by button batteries without mandatory warnings. The competition watchdog on Tuesday said it issued Hungry Jack’s with eight infringement notices after a Garfield toy was sold nationwide with its children’s meals. While the Garfield toy complied with the button battery safety standard, it did not advise customers it contained button batteries, provide relevant warnings about the potentially fatal hazards they posed, or advice on what to do if ingested. The *********** Competition and Consumer Commission said that breached *********** consumer law by failing to comply with the mandatory button battery information standard. Hungry Jack’s supplied 27,850 Garfield toys with its children’s meals between May 20 and 30 last year. It has paid $150,240 in penalties. “Button batteries are extremely dangerous for young children and, tragically, children have been seriously injured or died from swallowing or ingesting them,” ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said. “The ACCC continues to see non-compliant products on the market which pose unacceptable safety risks to vulnerable young children. “We take non-compliance with these important standards seriously and will not hesitate to take enforcement action where appropriate.” The ACCC has also accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Hungry Jack’s in which it admitted the Garfield toy was likely to have failed to comply with the button battery information standard. Hungry Jack’s recalled the toy last June. Hungry Jack’s has been contacted for comment. Source link #Hungry #Jacks #hit #150k #fines #breaching #button #battery #rules #Garfield #toy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jordan Casteel Honors Her Grandmother at the Met Gala Jordan Casteel Honors Her Grandmother at the Met Gala The first time the painter Jordan Casteel saw the dress Charles Elliot Harbison designed for her to wear to this year’s Met Gala, she immediately started to cry. “Not only was it beautiful to see this garment that is tailored quite literally for me,” she said from her couch after her final fitting for what will be her first time attending the event. “It is something that feels like they were thinking about me from the beginning to the end in designing it.” “This is a fever dream,” she added. While Ms. Casteel had seen sketches and mood boards and was in constant communication with Mr. Harbison during the design process, the abstract came to life when she was in the room with the garment and the several tailors who were pinning and pricking the dress to her specific needs. “I feel feminine, I feel bold,” she said about wearing the gown. “This is a moment where our freedom — there’s the complexities of the world that we exist in, but for this day for this carpet for this moment, we are showing up and this outfit makes me feel like I am stepping into a version of myself that no one would expect but that I know I belong.” She added, “I feel I am powerful and I am beautiful and you will see me, my ****** body is going to be seen.” Ms. Casteel, 36, describes the dress as Afro-futurism, or “the things that we imagine for ourselves,” she said. “When I put it on, I think it’s the feminine part that feels really good.” The dress is really a two-piece: a skirt and a top. They both have strong volume points around the hip and Ms. Casteel is expecting to reveal more and more of it as the night goes on. And while the dress is a focal point of the night, it is what will not be seen from the red carpet that she feels proudest to wear. Beneath the dress will be a necklace that belonged to Ms. Casteel’s grandmother, Margaret Buckner Young, who was an author, educator and the first ****** woman to serve on the board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “We are all thinking about the dandies in our life,” Ms. Casteel said, referring to the theme of the gala this year. “She fashioned herself. I am holding her spirit as close as humanly possible in this moment.” “This is for her,” she added. “That is also the freedom.” Source link #Jordan #Casteel #Honors #Grandmother #Met #Gala Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jordan Casteel Honors Her Grandmother at the Met Gala Jordan Casteel Honors Her Grandmother at the Met Gala The first time the painter Jordan Casteel saw the dress Charles Elliot Harbison designed for her to wear to this year’s Met Gala, she immediately started to cry. “Not only was it beautiful to see this garment that is tailored quite literally for me,” she said from her couch after her final fitting for what will be her first time attending the event. “It is something that feels like they were thinking about me from the beginning to the end in designing it.” “This is a fever dream,” she added. While Ms. Casteel had seen sketches and mood boards and was in constant communication with Mr. Harbison during the design process, the abstract came to life when she was in the room with the garment and the several tailors who were pinning and pricking the dress to her specific needs. “I feel feminine, I feel bold,” she said about wearing the gown. “This is a moment where our freedom — there’s the complexities of the world that we exist in, but for this day for this carpet for this moment, we are showing up and this outfit makes me feel like I am stepping into a version of myself that no one would expect but that I know I belong.” She added, “I feel I am powerful and I am beautiful and you will see me, my ****** body is going to be seen.” Ms. Casteel, 36, describes the dress as Afro-futurism, or “the things that we imagine for ourselves,” she said. “When I put it on, I think it’s the feminine part that feels really good.” The dress is really a two-piece: a skirt and a top. They both have strong volume points around the hip and Ms. Casteel is expecting to reveal more and more of it as the night goes on. And while the dress is a focal point of the night, it is what will not be seen from the red carpet that she feels proudest to wear. Beneath the dress will be a necklace that belonged to Ms. Casteel’s grandmother, Margaret Buckner Young, who was an author, educator and the first ****** woman to serve on the board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “We are all thinking about the dandies in our life,” Ms. Casteel said, referring to the theme of the gala this year. “She fashioned herself. I am holding her spirit as close as humanly possible in this moment.” “This is for her,” she added. “That is also the freedom.” Source link #Jordan #Casteel #Honors #Grandmother #Met #Gala Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

21-year-old Fresno motorcycle rider who died in ****** with truck ID’d 21-year-old Fresno motorcycle rider who died in ****** with truck ID’d A 21-year-old motorcycle rider killed in a collision with a truck in which he ended up in a canal was identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Monday. The ****** occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Friday at Maroa and Fedora avenues. The Fresno Fire Department water and rescue team went into the canal and located the victim, who was identified as Bryce Tomlinson of Fresno. Tomlinson was pulled out of the canal and was taken to a local hospital where he died. The driver of the truck, a 44-year-old woman, was cooperative with officers, police said. Trueba Vega said the motorcyclist was traveling north on Maroa and crossed over the double yellow lanes and into the southbound lane to pass vehicles before colliding with the truck that was making a U-turn from westbound Fedora. “Some of these collisions are very easy to tell exactly the cause of the collision — this is not one of them,” Trueba Vega said. Trueba Vega said the investigation is still early. Tomlinson graduated from Clovis North High School in 2019 and last attended Fresno City College in 2024, according to State Center Community College District spokesperson Cory Burkarth. A vigil was held for Tomlinson on Saturday night where flowers and candles were placed at the scene of the ******. A memorial left following a vigil for a motorcycle rider killed Friday, May 2, appears on the bank of the canal at Maroa Avenue at Fedora in Fresno on Monday, May 5, 2025. The victim of the collision was 21-year-old Bryce Tomlinson of Fresno. A memorial left following a vigil for a motorcycle rider killed Friday, May 2, appears on the bank of the canal at Maroa Avenue at Fedora in Fresno on Monday, May 5, 2025. The victim of the collision was 21-year-old Bryce Tomlinson of Fresno. A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with truck at Maroa and Fedora avenues and went into a canal in Fresno, California on Friday, May, 2, 2025. Source link #21yearold #Fresno #motorcycle #rider #died #****** #truck #IDd Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Janelle Monáe Is a ‘Time-Traveling Dandy’ at the Met Gala Janelle Monáe Is a ‘Time-Traveling Dandy’ at the Met Gala Janelle Monáe was feeling euphoric on Sunday when asked to break down her look for this year’s Met Gala, which celebrates ****** dandyism. “I feel like a kid in class ready to give the presentation,” Monáe said. After all, “she truly is the modern day dandy,” said Thom Browne, who designed her look. Since Monáe started releasing music in the 2000s, tailored suiting has been core to her style. She adds her own flair with sculptural layering and accessories like whimsical hats and bow ties. Growing up, Monáe observed her mother, a janitor and part-time banquet server; her father, a sanitation worker; and her grandmother, a cook, in their uniforms, which included ****** slacks, white button-down shirts, bow ties, jackets and cummerbunds. When the singer, actor and author started cultivating her style early in her career, she knew she wanted to honor her working class parents, her ancestors and herself. “I’m a very free-spirited person,” said Monáe, 39. “I’ve spent a great deal of my career — I’ve tried to at least — just redefining who you can be in a suit.” “We asked ourselves, ‘What would elements of dandyism from the past, present and future look like?’” Monáe said. That includes literal elements of time, like a monocle that is also a moving clock, and a watch. But also, an oversized trompe l’oeil cape, embroidered with radial outlines, which will give the illusion of a rectangular portal. When she removes it on the red carpet, it will be as if she is emerging from a time machine: “It feels like you’re getting a glimpse of somebody moving through time,” she said. Monáe, who identifies as nonbinary, also conveys how dandyism transcends gender. For this look, she collaborated with Paul Tazewell, the costume designer who recently won an Oscar for his work in the film “Wicked.” Mr. Browne said the cape is a reference to ****** Lang’s futuristic film “Metropolis.” Monáe’s derby hat evokes Gladys Bentley, a blues singer who was known for adopting more masculine styles of dress in the 1920s. And beneath the cape, Monáe will wear a deconstructed sport coat and skirt — the right half in ****** and white pinstripes, the left half in a red wool crepe fabric. “You almost go from the traditional male to the red exuberant female, all on the same figure,” Mr. Tazewell said. The deconstruction in the suit was also symbolic for Monáe. “I’ve tried to deconstruct systems for many years through my work, through my art and activism,” she said. “I want to deconstruct respectability politics around suiting and around how ****** people can show up in the world. I wanted to show that we get to decide who we are.” Source link #Janelle #Monáe #TimeTraveling #Dandy #Met #Gala Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

I talked to fans hoping to see stars heading to the Met Gala. It rained on our parade. I talked to fans hoping to see stars heading to the Met Gala. It rained on our parade. For many years, it’s been an open secret that the best place to get a glimpse of a glammed-up celebrity before they enter the prestigious Met Gala is outside their New York City hotel — the Mark Hotel or the Carlyle, usually. As of 2025, for reasons police officers weren’t willing to share with a poncho-clad woman holding up the voice notes app on her dangerously wet iPhone, things changed. The closest that I, my fellow fans and anyone with a whiff of enthusiasm could get to the Mark in the pouring rain on Monday night was down the block, where police cars and officers blocked off an opening in a makeshift metal gate where a ****** sprinter van would enter or exit every 15 to 30 minutes. When I arrived on 77th Street and Park Avenue at 3:30 p.m., the Mark was within my view. Gathering around to spectate was strictly banned at this particular entrance, according to the police officer who kept repeating herself as I calibrated Google Maps. Craig, a 25-year-old who is visiting from the U.K., told me that he was currently texting Miley Cyrus’s team to get inside the hotel. He said that anyone who has a wristband can come out, get someone from the other side of the barrier and bring them in. I was doubtful, but then again, I didn’t have Cyrus’s team’s phone number. Miley Cyrus departs the Carlyle Hotel prior to attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala. (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) Along Park Avenue, fans in raincoats and employees with coats draped over their designer gowns tried to cross over to the other side of the street. Occasionally, one of the various smartly dressed brunette women carrying clipboards would approach the metal crowd control barrier and hand someone a wristband. It was just drizzling and nearing 4 p.m. when I decided to take a lap around the metal barrier and see what kind of crowds and sight lines had begun to form. The air was heavy with pollen and humidity, the bright green reflections of trees shining from the puddles and dips in cobblestones as I neared Central Park. On the other side of the closed-off street, I approached a group of three friends. They were visiting from Spain, but not for the Met — they just saw a big crowd and decided to join. “I have no idea who’s here, but, you know,” one shrugged. A group of Met Gala fans, including Ellie, Matthew and Jessica, pose in the rain. (Kelsey Weekman/Yahoo News) I slipped closer to the barricade, past three layers of people. There, I met Jessica, a 31-year-old who drove a couple of hours from southern New Jersey for a chance to see S.Coups, a member of the Korean boy band Seventeen. “There aren’t usually a lot of Korean idols at the Met Gala,” she told me. One group, Stray Kids, became the first K-Pop group to attend last year, she explained. “Then, rumor has it, Rosé and Jennie [from Blackpink] could be here.” Just ahead of her was 25-year-old Matthew, who moved to New York a year ago. Tonight, he’s hoping for a glimpse of Sharkira or Omar Apollo. “To be honest, I just saw people gathering here,” he told me. Ellie, an 18-year-old, chimed in. She’s on the lookout for Sabrina Carpenter, who she knows is here because she’s been spotted in photos in the area. “My boss always goes to the Mark — she knows that’s where celebrities stay. She told me that I should go,” she said. “I went yesterday and saw Cynthia Erivo.” I crossed 77th Street around 4:30 p.m. to see if there was a better angle. Fans lined up at the barricade were eager to have their photos taken, though the rain was starting to pick up. Rosemary, a 70-year-old visiting New York to “see some theater” with her husband from Washington, D.C., told me she was excited to spot “anybody and everybody” on their way to the red carpet. “The whole concept is so wonderful,” she said of the Met Gala. “We’re going to see the exhibit tomorrow … we love the fashion shows.” Fans, including Rosemary and Aaron, line up at a barricade to see celebrities leave their hotel for the Met Gala. (Kelsey Weekman/Yahoo News) It started to rain harder, and umbrellas began to spring up around us, bunching us closer together. “I feel like a cocker spaniel,” Rosemary joked, fluffing her hair. Aaron, an 18-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., told me he didn’t even feel the rain at this point. He’s just hoping to see Nicki Minaj or Rihanna. “Are you guys here together?” I asked the pair. “No, but he’ll be my best friend by the end of tonight,” Rosemary laughed. I took a step back to let eager fans get a closer look, standing with 30-year-old Bianey, who told me she was more focused on the experience than getting videos for social media. She traveled from Chicago to get as close as she could to the Met. She had a long list of celebrities she’d love to see: Lewis Hamilton, Jennie, Lisa, anyone from Seventeen or Stray Kids, Rihanna, Zendaya and Law ******. “It’s amazing, not just seeing celebs, but seeing them in these gowns and art pieces,” she said. “I love fashion.” Police block off a street corner close to a popular celebrity hotel. (Kelsey Weekman/Yahoo News) I pulled out my umbrella and put my phone in my pocket, fearing that it would soon enter the saturation danger zone. I saw men and women in blazers and lanyards rolling carts filled with flowers down the barricaded street. The crowd began filling 5th Avenue, despite a barrage of honks from cars, which prompted a police officer with a megaphone to assert that anyone on the street would be “taken to prison.” That didn’t faze anyone, but his motioning for people to step back did, revealing a possible language barrier. I heard Spanish and French responses. The harder it rained, the more umbrellas popped out — most of which lingered dangerously close to eye level, which was more concerning to my anatomy than my ability to see. I’d lost hope on the latter. I decided to take a lap when I saw a tall young man darting into the bushes near me. Around the corner, I ran into a group I’d seen earlier — a gaggle of Manhattan teenagers who have stood outside the Mark for the last four years. Roman, an 18-year-old, said he sees Kendall Jenner every year. He was hoping to see Cyrus, Lady Gaga or Charli XCX to take some photos for Instagram, but he’s disappointed about how far he is from “arrivals” this year than in years past. I overheard a woman with a Southern accent telling a group of Pratt University students that Wicked was the “best thing that ever happened” to her, so she was hoping to see Ariana Grande. “Cynthia Erivo got Dunkin’ around here earlier,” one of the students said. Cynthia Erivo grabs a Dunkin’ Refresher the morning of the Met Gala. (Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage ) I spotted a group of young people who had balanced an umbrella on a light pole and were standing under it. I was struck by their nonchalance despite the ********** and competitive atmosphere. I asked if the rain was going to make them abandon their post any time soon. “The rain doesn’t bother me. It’s basically like being in the shower,” 20-year-old Joshua told me. This was his third time standing outside the Mark for the Met Gala, though this is by far the furthest away they’ve made him stand. He brought two of his friends, Tiana and Matthew, 20-year-old first-timers. Tiana was dying to see Doechii, and Joshua wanted to see Grande, Erivo and Carpenter. Joshua turned on X post notifications for Pop Crave and Pop Base so he would be alerted when the pop culture news accounts posted about celebrities showing up. It was only about 6 p.m., so the “real A-listers — no shade” weren’t there yet, he said. Fans stand on stools to get a better look across the street to the hotel where celebrities are staying ahead of the Met Gala. (Kelsey Weekman/Yahoo News) Realizing I did not have the same stamina as 20-year-old superfans — and that my high-heeled Crocs were begging to warp into a bizarre new blister-inducing shape around my feet — I knew my journey would be ending soon. I crossed the street and stood feet away from Central Park behind a gaggle of K-Pop fans on stools. As I faced the Mark, there was a pro-Palestine protest to my left and Hotel Trade Council union members protesting firings at the Surrey to my right. Their chants — ”Shame! Shame! Shame!” — made it difficult for me to effectively eavesdrop. Crowds everywhere were starting to disperse as photos of Colman Domingo and Teyana Taylor hit social media timelines. The people in front of me weren’t getting any shorter. “Have you guys seen anyone?” I asked a group of women who were discussing their exit strategy. “Not a soul,” one said with sadness. Another added, “Unless someone rolls down their window, we’re doomed. And why would they? It’s wet!” “We’re the ones that made them who they are, though, right?” an older woman leaning against a tree rasped. She announced she wasn’t moving. I left to look at pictures of celebrities on my computer. Source link #talked #fans #hoping #stars #heading #Met #Gala #rained #parade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions – AP News Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions – AP News Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions AP NewsUS Defense Secretary Hegseth to slash senior-most ranks of military ReutersHegseth orders Pentagon to cut number of senior generals by 20% CNNHegseth orders cuts to Pentagon’s stable of generals and admirals The Washington PostDefense Secretary’s First 100 Days of Delivering on Promises U.S. Department of Defense (.gov) Source link #Hegseth #directs #cut #top #military #leadership #positions #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A-League Men: Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart reveals heartfelt desire to win silverware with hometown club A-League Men: Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart reveals heartfelt desire to win silverware with hometown club Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart cemented his status as an all-time club great with consecutive club champion awards – but there’s something else he needs to feel fulfilled in his career before he retires. Source link #ALeague #Men #Perth #Glory #captain #Adam #Taggart #reveals #heartfelt #desire #win #silverware #hometown #club Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

3 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Cinco de Mayo celebration 3 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Cinco de Mayo celebration Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A Sunday night shooting at a restaurant in Glendale, Arizona, left three people dead and five more injured. Authorities said the shooting involved individuals known to one another. Glendale police said a 17-year-old boy and his 21-year-old brother were killed along with a 21-year-old man, per ABC News. According to CNN, Glendale police said there were five additional victims injured in the shooting. Fox reported the victims included two women and three men, ranging in ages 16 to 23. The youngest victim, a 16-year-old boy, was badly hurt and rushed to the hospital for surgery. A spokesman for the Glendale Police Department, Officer Jose Santiago said the boy is set to recover, per ABC News. Officials haven’t released the names of the deceased. There were about 200-300 people attending the event at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse when the shooting shocked the family-friendly event, police said to ABC News. According to CBS, the Cinco de Mayo party was wrapping up when a fight broke out around 7:45 p.m. The individuals involved in the fight were escorted out to the parking lot, and then the dispute escalated into gunfire. Lupe Rodriguez, a bystander during the shooting, told CBS that it was pretty bad and he was grateful he was able to run to safety. El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse is just steps away from the Glendale Police Department’s headquarters, which allowed police to offer a quick response. According to the latest briefing from police on Monday morning, as reported by ABC News everyone involved in the incident is believed to have known each other. Santiago said it was an isolated event and there shouldn’t be any threats to the public. Source link #killed #injured #shooting #Cinco #Mayo #celebration Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope – CNN ******** to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope – CNN ******** to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope CNN’He’s one of us’: Catholics around the world are watching the conclave *********** Broadcasting CorporationA Conclave Like No Other The New York TimesBefore a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church The Washington PostThe ******** installs chimney to signal the selection of the next pope NPR Source link #******** #deactivate #mobile #phone #signal #ahead #secret #meeting #elect #pope #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bulldogs coach calls Smith's Ballarat dig 'theatre' Bulldogs coach calls Smith's Ballarat dig 'theatre' Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has attempted to downplay any tension between the club and Bailey Smith amid the former star’s jibes. Source link #Bulldogs #coach #calls #Smith039s #Ballarat #dig #039theatre039 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Caddo Sheriff releases update on possible *******-suicide that happened Monday morning Caddo Sheriff releases update on possible *******-suicide that happened Monday morning Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office has released new information on the possible *******-suicide incident that happened in Keithville Monday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, just before 7 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 10000 block of Mustang Circle due to a ******** concern. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to communicate with an individual inside the home. That individual refused to communicate with deputies and later fired a weapon while deputies were trying to make contact. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The sheriff’s office then deployed a drone inside the home and discovered four individuals who were believed to be dead, including the suspect. Caddo Parish Sheriff investigating possible *******-suicide. Here’s what we know Caddo Parish Fire District 6 was dispatched to the scene and declared all four individuals dead. Deputies were able to make contact with neighbors, who reported that the alleged suspect was a “doomsday prepper.” The sheriff’s office then called the Shreveport bomb squad to assist in searching and clearing the home. The home was deemed secure, and detective are investigating this incident to determine the cause. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement According to the sheriff’s office, an update regarding this incident will be provided as more information is discovered. More: Caddo Parish Sheriff investigating possible *******-suicide. Here’s what we know Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at *****@*****.tld. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Caddo Sheriff releases update on possible *******-suicide Monday morning Source link #Caddo #Sheriff #releases #update #murdersuicide #happened #Monday #morning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Vietnam 50 Years Later: Leng Wong, one of Minnesota’s first Hmong refugees Vietnam 50 Years Later: Leng Wong, one of Minnesota’s first Hmong refugees Minnesota is built by immigrants who’ve enriched the state with diversity and innovation. One of those groups is the Hmong community. Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the country, and it all started nearly 50 years ago when the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Months after the fall, Leng Wong fled his home of Laos months after serving as a military officer in the Lao Armed Forces during the Secret War, a clandestine operation where the CIA recruited and trained thousands of Hmong men to fight on behalf of the U.S. “Flew missions into different parts of Laos, and I flew in American military operative, translate for them, talk to troops on the ground and relayed it to the American troops,” Wong said. “I was traveling with so they could relay it back to the base or the headquarter and call for support.” Leng Wong in the early 80s, and in 2025. Leng Wong/WCCO Wong served for 10 years, until the bitter end was inevitable. He knew it was no longer safe for him to stay. “They called us traitors, so they don’t like us,” he said. “It was so chaotic that we really didn’t have time to think much about it other than how to survive.” He and his family escaped on one of the C-130 cargo planes the Americans had sent to help evacuate refugees. “Just the clothes on our back. There was really nothing that we could bring with us,” he said. They flew to Thailand, where they would stay for the next nine months. Then, news came of a sponsor. “There was a lot of uncertainty, what I would be facing in a new land,” Wong said. He arrived at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, in the bitter cold, on Feb. 7, 1976. “I was having trouble catching my breath because it was so cold, and we’re not used to that type of cold in our home country,” he said. Frigid, and foreign, Wong was often met with a cold shoulder. He says his biggest barriers at first were language and culture. “Initially, we were faced with some resentment from the community as well, thinking that we were here taking away services,” he said. Leng Wong’s family Leng Wong Even so, Wong still felt the need to help others just like him. He made it his aim to improve the lives of other Hmong people who would be following in his footsteps. “I was able to communicate and translate for people, so I’d be busy day and night,” he said. “We’d be at the hospital, the clinic, at the airport.” Wong would spend years working for refugee programs with Lutheran Social Services and the state, helping people find jobs and working with employers to create those jobs. He’d also advocate for policy changes in support of refugees, all while traveling across Minnesota, and eventually across the country, to break down barriers and to educate others on the Hmong people. These days, Wong owns several commercial buildings across the Twin Cities, and also has his sights set on building more affordable housing for all Minnesota families. “I don’t think I’ll ever retire. I think I will continue to advocate for our community and to work and contribute back to our community, as well as the community at large,” he said. Wong is a humble servant, forever thankful for the new land, and its people who accepted him. “Minnesota’s been good to me. It’s always cold, but the people in Minnesota are warm hearts,” he said. “We know this is where we belong now, but we still have a part of our heart on the other side of the world that we know we belong there, too.” EDITOR’S NOTE: Dang Her and his family were the first Hmong immigrants to come to Minnesota in November 1975, according to the Minnesota Historical Society. Leng Wong’s family came as the first Hmong refugees in February 1976, according to the Hmong American Partnership. This story is part of Pauleen Le’s documentary “Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflection on a War that Changed Minnesota.” WCCO Join WCCO on Wednesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. for a special screening at Concordia College in St. Paul — hosted by the Center for Hmong Studies: Buenger Education Center (BEC) 1282 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 Attendees are encouraged to park in Lot A, Carroll Street or Syndicate Street Watch the full documentary below, or on our YouTube channel. A WCCO Special: “Vietnam 50 Years Later” 59:21 More from CBS News Pauleen Le Pauleen is a journalist with a passion for telling stories. Nothing makes her happier than talking to ordinary extraordinary people, and using beautiful pictures and solid writing to share their amazing stories with the world. Source link #Vietnam #Years #Leng #Wong #Minnesotas #Hmong #refugees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Celtics vs. Knicks odds, schedule, game times: Boston still favored to win series despite Game 1 loss – CBS Sports Celtics vs. Knicks odds, schedule, game times: Boston still favored to win series despite Game 1 loss – CBS Sports Celtics vs. Knicks odds, schedule, game times: Boston still favored to win series despite Game 1 loss CBS SportsKnicks 108-105 Celtics (May 5, 2025) Final Score ESPNTomato Cans no more, Knicks make a statement in Game 1 victory over Celtics The Boston GlobeJalen Brunson, Knicks Amaze NBA Fans with Epic Comeback in Game 1 OT Win vs. Celtics Bleacher ReportKnicks 108-105 Celtics (May 5, 2025) Game Recap ESPN Source link #Celtics #Knicks #odds #schedule #game #times #Boston #favored #win #series #Game #loss #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related Former Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage, where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election. It was Harris’ first time at the benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. In an interview with Vogue published ahead of the blue carpet event, Harris emphasized the importance of art and how it intertwines with politics. “Art has always had a significant impact on not just culture, but also our policies and politics,” Harris told Vogue. “Artistic expression — whether it’s dance, music, visual arts or fashion — has a way of capturing the mood and language of the people without words. Art has the power to shape the conversation about where we are today and where we need to go.” To embrace the 2025 Met Gala theme, inspired by the Met’s exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring ****** Style,” the former vice president wore a ******-and-white Off-White gown designed by the brand’s creative director IB Kamara, according to Vogue. Harris attended with her husband, Doug Emhoff, Vogue said. While politicians are no strangers to the Met Gala, many of them have been local New York City lawmakers in recent years, including Mayor Eric Adams and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In 2022, Hillary Clinton returned to fashion’s biggest night 21 years after her debut. And in 1977, Ronald Reagan attended the Met Gala between his terms as governor of California and president of the United States. Harris may be eyeing a political return of her own. Speaking in San Francisco last week, in her first major public remarks since her 2024 presidential defeat, Harris blasted President Trump’s economic agenda, including his tariffs. She also suggested she’s been having conversations about her future, as California prepares to elect its next governor in 2026 and Democrats search for a presidential candidate to run in 2028. “Everybody is asking me, ‘Well, what’ve you been thinking about these days,'” she said. Sources familiar with Harris’ thinking told CBS News she’s weighing a gubernatorial bid in her home state, a third run for the presidency or not seeking elected office. Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Source link #Kamala #Harris #Met #Gala #debut #art #politics #related Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump is destroying his own presidency — let’s finish the job Trump is destroying his own presidency — let’s finish the job President Trump’s first 100 days came to a dismal close last week. The president’s approval rating hit a historic low, the economy was likely headed toward a recession, and majorities of Americans were feeling less optimistic about the future. More people gave Trump’s first 100 days an “F” than any other grade, including about half of independents. People disapprove of Trump’s handling of just about every issue. Even knowing all that, it was initially a bit of a shock to see a poll showing a majority of Americans agreeing that Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy. That clarity is very good news. Americans support constitutional checks and balances and due process under law for everyone, which Trump has trashed. Huge majorities, including most Republicans, reject the idea that the president should ignore or defy Supreme Court rulings he disagrees with. Trump’s response to all this bad (for him) news was to attack the messengers and threaten pollsters and media outlets. It’s so typical for him that it’s not at all surprising. It is barely interesting anymore. I am far more interested in what our response will be. How will we use the next 100 days and the next 1,000 days to move our country in a better direction? By “we,” I mean the American majority that is made up of Democrats, independents and Republicans who still put country over party. By “we,” I mean the public officials poised to be part of a significant generational shift in political leadership. By “we,” I mean center-left and progressive advocacy organizations, like the one I lead. And maybe most importantly, “we” must include the millions of Americans who have lost faith in democracy or seen their disappointments and challenges exploited and manipulated by right-wing strategists. Regarding that last “we,” one of the people I am listening to is Rob Flaherty, who directed digital strategy for the Biden White House and was a deputy campaign manager for Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign. Flaherty recently shared insights about the MAGA movement’s effectiveness at communicating with millions of Americans who are not politics-obsessed activists, people who are sick of traditional politics and don’t trust politicians or the mainstream media. Flaherty describes how “opt-out” voters were introduced to right-wing politics through “a network of influencers, personalities, podcasters and TikTokers who both inflame their bases and push messages into nonpolitical subcultures” — parenting, fitness and the so-called “manosphere,” among others. This profitable and thus sustainable network pushes political messages into nonpolitical outlets and subcultures far more effectively than strategies that are aimed at reaching people through traditional news and advertising. Flaherty is calling for a strategic re-think that requires a major investment in building both “our corner of the cultural honeycomb” and “pipelines to everyone else.” That makes a lot of sense to me. My organization, People For the American Way, was founded by television producer Norman Lear, who was driving political conversations through shows like “All in the Family” years before right-wing strategist Andrew Breitbart ever talked about politics being downstream from culture. Lear started a national conversation about the dangers of authoritarian religious nationalism by producing a short TV ad featuring a forklift driver who didn’t like preachers or politicians decreeing whether he or his wife was a better Christian based on their political beliefs. “That’s not the American Way,” he said. The hardhat ad engaged people at an emotional level, the way the humor in Lear’s TV shows reached people’s hearts and opened their minds. We must combine Lear’s ideals and Flaherty’s insights into more effective advocacy within today’s radically different media environment. I believe Democratic Party leaders understand the need to move in that direction as well. That’s important, but the cultural communications networks Flaherty is talking about must be broader and beyond the control of the party apparatus and its short-term focus on election outcomes. That’s how we’ll reach the millions of Americans who instinctively get the danger of too much power concentrated in any one politician’s hands, whose values lean toward fair play, an economy that works for more of us, and laws that apply to and protect all of us. That’s how we’ll build a better America over the next 100, 1,000 and 10,000 days. Svante Myrick is president of People For the American Way. 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 The Hill. Source link #Trump #destroying #presidency #lets #finish #job Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets president’s demands – The Guardian Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets president’s demands – The Guardian Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets president’s demands The GuardianTrump administration to halt new research grants for Harvard as battle over political ideology and academic freedom flares CNNHarvard’s President Is Fighting Trump. He Also Agrees With Him. The New York TimesLinda McMahon blasts Harvard in scathing letter telling elite university it will no longer get federal grants Fox NewsOpinion | Is Harvard Complying With the Tax Code? WSJ Source link #Trump #blocks #grant #funding #Harvard #meets #presidents #demands #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Under-16 social media ban proposed in New Zealand Under-16 social media ban proposed in New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon’s National party has proposed an under-16 social media ban in New Zealand but it doesn’t have support across the coalition. Source link #Under16 #social #media #ban #proposed #Zealand Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ahead of REAL ID deadline, TSA bans these common items from checked luggage Ahead of REAL ID deadline, TSA bans these common items from checked luggage While you’re making sure you have your REAL ID ready for the Wednesday deadline, better check your luggage for portable chargers and power banks. As of March 1, 2025, these common travel items are no longer allowed in checked luggage. You can still bring them in your carry-on bags, though. The TSA announced the new ban after an exploding power bank was blamed for a fire that burst out in a Russian airplane in South Korea in January and forced evacuation of all 179 passengers and six crew, according to Reuters. In November 2024, a Southwest flight from Denver was forced to evacuate after a passenger’s cellphone caught fire. Another Southwest folight heading to miami in April 2024 was forced to land in Palm Beach after the crew noticed an overheated cellphone smoking. Lithium-ion battery fires, which are difficult to extinguish, have also made headlines around the country from cellphones, burning Teslas and other electric vehicles, andeven a battery plant. In 2024, former state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (now a U.S. congressman) warned about fires resulting from electric vehicles getting flooded during hurricanes and tropical storms. One Charlotte County man died from smoke inhalation after a golf cart lithium battery exploded from storm surge flooding during Hurricane Milton. Cell phone battery fires on planes becoming more frequent The Federal Aviation Administration told CBS News in November that the number of lithium-ion battery fires increased by more than 42% in the last five years. According to FAA data, there has been an average of at least one lithium battery incident on a passenger plane in the U.S. every week since 2021. What are lithium-ion batteries? Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that are commonly used in cell phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, watches and more. They can also pose a fire hazard and are subject to overheating and creating sparks, especially if damaged. The FAA banned spare, uninstalled lithium-ion metal batteries from checked-in luggage in 2020. That prohibition now also includes power banks and cell phone battery charging cases. This includes: Cellphone battery charging cases Rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries To check which items are allowed or banned on board, check the TSA’s online search function. “When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin,” the FAA said in its guidance sheet. “The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit.” What is a REAL ID? As of May 7, a REAL ID-compliant ID or other authorized identification will be required to board a commercial flight in the United States, or to enter many federal facilities, military facilities and nuclear power plants. The Real ID Act, passed in 2005, established minimum security standards for getting a license anywhere across the country and prohibited some federal agencies from accepting anything less, following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. Florida REAL ID: What if you can’t get one by May 7? Can you still fly? Here are options What does a REAL ID look like? How can I tell if I have it? Florida drivers licenses and state-issued IDs that are REAL ID compliant have white stars in gold circles at the top right. If you’ve received a new or renewed Florida driver’s license or ID since January 2010, you already have one. You can tell by looking for a gold circle with a white star in the middle at the upper right of the card. How do I get a REAL ID in Florida? You’ll need to make an appointment at a local driver’s license service center or tax collector office to get a new card. Locations can be found here. A Class E license can be renewed up to 18 months prior to the card’s expiration date. If you don’t have one, you must appear in person to present identification documents. After that, you can renew online unless your name changes. Contributing: Alex Perry and Michelle Ganassi, USA TODAY Network This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Lithium battery TSA ban includes phone chargers, power packs Source link #Ahead #REAL #deadline #TSA #bans #common #items #checked #luggage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala – AP News A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala – AP News A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #AAP #Rocky #confirms #baby #Rihanna #Met #Gala #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AFL 2025: Collingwood set to tackle Fremantle without four of its best players on Thursday AFL 2025: Collingwood set to tackle Fremantle without four of its best players on Thursday Collingwood will make four major changes for its Thursday night clash with Fremantle, leaving 948 games worth of experience on the sidelines. Source link #AFL #Collingwood #set #tackle #Fremantle #players #Thursday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]