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The IRS has lost almost one-third of its tax auditors after 2 months of DOGE cuts, report says The IRS has lost almost one-third of its tax auditors after 2 months of DOGE cuts, report says The Trump administration’s plan to trim the IRS workforce has resulted in almost one-third of its tax auditors leaving the agency through March, according to a report from the U.S. Treasury Department’s watchdog. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has sought to trim the federal workforce through a combination of layoffs and so-called deferred resignation. Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, said on the electric vehicle maker’s April 22 earnings call that DOGE’s efforts “in addressing waste and fraud” will “get the country back on track.” The IRS has been a focus of DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts, with plans to trim as much as 40% of its workforce this year. Through March, those efforts have resulted in the tax agency losing about 11% of its workforce, the May 2 report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found. But revenue agents — the IRS workers who perform audits — have seen a much ******* hit, with 31% of those workers, or about 3,600 auditors, taking either the deferred resignation plan or getting fired in the first three months of 2025, the report found. Losing a large share of auditors could impact the federal government’s ability to collect tax revenue, given that these agents typically handle cases involving wealthy taxpayers or corporations, experts say. “You lose the very staff trained to keep high-end taxpayers and corporate tax payers in compliance,” noted Emily DiVito, senior adviser on economic policy at the left-leaning Groundwork Collaborative and a former policy adviser at the U.S. Treasury Department, which oversees the IRS. She added, “You can see some behavioral effects when taxpayers, especially those that really don’t want to pay their bills, come to accept there is very little risk to not paying at all, or even filing.” Reached for comment, a Treasury spokeswoman said, “The Biden Administration grew the IRS from 79,431 to 102,309 personnel. Under new leadership, approximately the same number of employees have left the IRS, with a vast majority leaving voluntarily through the Deferred Resignation Program. The roll back of wasteful Biden-era hiring surges, and consolidation of critical support functions are vital to improve both efficiency and quality of service. The Secretary is committed to ensuring that efficiency is realized while providing the collections, privacy, and customer service the American people deserve.” The White House didn’t immediately return a request for comment about the TIGTA report. While the TIGTA report didn’t explain why auditor departures outpaced that of overall cuts at the IRS, the tax agency had made an effort under the Biden administration to hire more auditors in order to beef up revenue collection. In February 2024, the IRS had said it expected to collect hundreds of billions in additional taxes after using funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire more auditors. Because the DOGE cuts have focused on firing so-called “probationary workers,” or junior federal employees who typically have less than a year or two on the job, there may have been more newly hired auditors who were impacted by the reductions, DeVito said. Reducing federal revenue? Auditing wealthy Americans and corporations can be lucrative for the federal government. In fiscal year 2023, auditors recommended an additional $32 billion in tax assessments, the TIGTA report said. And every $1 spent on auditing the top 0.1% of earners can return about $26 in tax revenue, according to an analysis from Better IRS, an advocacy group for free tax filing. The cuts to the IRS’ auditing force raises questions about the effectiveness of DOGE’s efforts, given that the tax agency is responsible for collecting the bulk of the nation’s revenue, DeVito added. The combination of individual and corporate income taxes provides about 60 cents for every $1 in federal revenue, with the remaining 40 cents coming from payroll taxes and fees, such as paying admission to national parks, according to the Treasury Department. DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts may end up costing almost as much as they’ve saved, according to an analysis last month from the nonpartisan research group the Partnership for Public Service. DOGE claims to have saved $165 billion, but the Partnership for Public Service estimates that the savings have come at a cost of $135 billion due to paid leave, re-hiring mistakenly fired workers and lost productivity. That figure also excludes the impact of multiple lawsuits filed against DOGE’s actions, as well as lost tax revenue due to IRS cuts, the group said. The IRS could forego $323 billion in tax revenue over the next decade due to lower tax compliance and a decline in audits, according to an estimate from the Yale Budget Lab. “The argument from DOGE is to save money — that if we don’t have as big of a federal workforce, then we are saving the government money,” DeVito said. But given the potential to lose out on tax revenue, the IRS reduction “simply doesn’t make sense,” she said. Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Source link #IRS #lost #onethird #tax #auditors #months #DOGE #cuts #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘It bothers me that Tesla fans are downplaying this’ ‘It bothers me that Tesla fans are downplaying this’ Tesla faces a severe decline in European sales — while the broader electric vehicle market continues to surge, according to an article in Electrek. New data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association reveals a troubling trend for the EV maker this year. While battery-electric car sales grew by 23.9% in Europe during the first quarter of 2025, Tesla’s sales plunged 37% in the same *******. Even more concerning, Tesla’s March sales dropped 28.2% year over year — well after the Model Y changeover that some fans blame for the decline. This sharp contrast between Tesla’s performance and the booming European EV market signals a potential demand crisis that goes beyond temporary supply issues. The dramatic drop occurs despite Tesla offering significant incentives to European buyers, including a year of free Supercharging and 0% interest on new Model Y purchases, suggesting consumers may be shifting to competing brands and reducing Tesla’s European market presence. Some of this could be caused by Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political dealings in European countries. Things were particularly drastic in Germany, where Musk very publicly tied himself to the far-right AfD party, which could have cut into the number of car buyers who felt the brand wasn’t aligned with their values. For customers, this dramatic sales decline raises serious concerns about long-term product support, potential service center closures, and even the resale values of their vehicles. European Tesla buyers might also see fewer incentives and customization options as the company streamlines operations to stay competitive, ultimately limiting consumer choice in the EV market. This sales decline could also ultimately reduce overall EV adoption rates across Europe, slowing progress toward more environmentally sustainable transportation solutions. “It bothers me that Tesla fans are downplaying this. If Tesla can’t reverse this trend in the coming months, it will find itself almost entirely squeezed out of the European market,” wrote Fred Lambert in his analysis for the article. Tesla has completed its Model Y refresh and claims to be back at full production capacity, and the company continues offering substantial incentives to attract European customers. However, analysts suggest Tesla needs a more comprehensive strategy to regain its market share, including addressing the growing negative consumer sentiment against the brand. Story Continues For consumers interested in purchasing an EV, however, this shifting market presents an opportunity to explore the growing range of options from various manufacturers. Many alternatives now offer competitive features, pricing, and charging infrastructure that challenge Tesla’s once-dominant position. If you’re considering making the switch, be sure to check out this guide to making your next car an EV for information on all your options. And while EVs are great on their own, those able to add solar panels can take the savings even further. These days it’s much easier to get started on a project like that, too, through online tools like EnergySage that make shopping for solar feel like a trip to Expedia.com. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #bothers #Tesla #fans #downplaying Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi speaks out in first network interview since detention: “You will not silence me” Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi speaks out in first network interview since detention: “You will not silence me” A Columbia student activist and green card holder who was detained when he went for a citizenship interview last month said President Trump “will not silence me,” in an interview with CBS News from Vermont on Monday. Mohsen Mahdawi’s comments marked his first network interview since a judge ordered his release last week — a move Mahdawi called a “light of hope” to other student activists who have been detained, like Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil and Tufts University’s Rumeysa Ozturk Shortly after Mahdawi’s release, he addressed a group of supporters, saying of Mr. Trump and his Cabinet, “I am not afraid of you.” Mahdawi told CBS News he addressed Mr. Trump directly because “there is this philosophy of intimidation, of punitive justice … so I wanted to share to them that you can do whatever you want. You will not silence me.” “I am a peacemaker. And when they arrested me, that is a red flag to everybody,” Mahdawi also said. Mahdawi was in custody for about two weeks. He told CBS News he arrived for his citizenship appointment in Vermont in mid-April, took a citizenship test and signed a document that said he is willing to pledge allegiance to the Constitution. Toward the end of that process, he said immigration agents entered the office and detained him. Mahdawi said he does not know why they waited, instead of taking him into custody as soon as he arrived. “What I know is this is a betrayal to the Constitution of this country and to the process,” Mahdawi said. “I’ve done everything the right way. I’ve gone through the process. … I’ve applied the right way. I showed up for my interview. I shared and answered all of the questions honestly. And I said I am willing to defend and protect the Constitution of this country.” Mahdawi, who helped lead Columbia’s protests against the Israel-****** war starting in 2023, was detained under a rarely used law allowing the government to revoke visas for people the Secretary of State believes could pose “adverse foreign policy consequences.” Mahdawi said he found the Trump administration’s rationale for detaining him “laughable.” “A person who has been vocally advocating for justice and peace is undermining U.S. policy?,” he said to CBS News on Monday. Mahdawi is one of several student activists to face detention. Fellow Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil and Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk, who co-wrote a pro-************ op-ed in the campus newspaper, were detained in March under the same legal grounds alleging the risk of “adverse foreign policy consequences.” Both students are separately suing for their release. A letter calling for Mahdawi’s deportation and signed by Rubio reads, “Mahdawi has been identified at those protests as having engaged in threatening rhetoric and intimidation of pro-Israeli bystanders. But in a video from November 2023 obtained by CBS News, Mahdawi is seen leading a crowd chanting “shame on you” to denounce a protester who made an antisemitic comment. He also told CBS News in an interview last month, “We made it very clear that our movement is about justice, and antisemitism has no place in our movement.” The Trump administration has defended the practice of taking away visas. In a statement last month, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricial McLaughlin said green cards and visas are a “privilege.” “When you advocate for violence, glorify and support terrorists that relish the killing of Americans, and harass Jews, that privilege should be revoked, and you should not be in this country,” McLaughlin added. Mahdawi has denied allegations of antisemitism and has said he took a step back from the protests before demonstrators formed encampments on Columbia’s campus and occupied a school building, drawing nationwide attention and criticism. He sued in federal court for his release hours after his detention, with his lawyers arguing the move violated his First Amendment rights. U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford ordered his release from federal custody last Wednesday, writing that Mahdawi had “made substantial claims that his detention is the result of retaliation for protected speech.” The case is still open as Crawford reviews Mahdawi’s petition for habeas corpus. An appeals court will review Mahdawi and Ozturk’s cases Tuesday. Mahdawi said after he left custody, he “was reassured in my heart of the belief that justice will prevail … and the justice system is functioning.” He also says he plans on continuing to protest. “I wasn’t afraid when they detained me. I was not afraid when I got out of detention. And I’m not afraid to share my voice,” he said. Lilia Luciano Lilia Luciano is an award-winning journalist and CBS News 24/7 anchor and correspondent based in New York City. Luciano is the recipient of multiple journalism awards, including a Walter Cronkite Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and five regional Emmys. Source link #Columbia #activist #Mohsen #Mahdawi #speaks #network #interview #detention #silence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified Demonstrators gather to protest on Presidents’ Day for the NC Supreme Court race in which Judge Griffin attempted to invalidate more than 65,000 ballots in Charlotte NC, United States on February 17, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Disputed ballots in the still unresolved 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat must remain in the final count, a federal judge ruled late Monday, a decision that if upheld would result in an electoral victory for Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers agreed with Riggs and others who argued it would be a violation of the U.S. Constitution to carry out recent decisions by state appeals courts that directed the removal of potentially thousands of voter ballots deemed ineligible. Myers wrote that votes couldn’t be removed six months after Election Day without damaging due process and equal protection rights of the affected residents. Myers also ordered the State Board of Elections to certify results that after two recounts showed Riggs the winner — by just 734 votes — over Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin. But the judge delayed his decision for seven days in case Griffin wants to appeal the ruling to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The board “must not proceed with implementation of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court’s orders, and instead must certify the results of the election for (the seat) based on the tally at the completion of the canvassing *******,” wrote Myers, who was nominated to the bench by President Donald Trump. More than 5.5 million ballots were cast in what has been the nation’s last undecided race from November’s general election. Griffin filed formal protests after the election in hopes that removing ballots he said were unlawfully cast would flip the outcome to him. Griffin’s legal team was reviewing Myers’ order Monday night and evaluating the next steps, Griffin campaign spokesperson Paul Shumaker wrote in an email. Riggs was more assured in her statement: “Today, we won. I’m proud to continue upholding the Constitution and the rule of law as North Carolina’s Supreme Court Justice.” Griffin wanted Myers to leave undisturbed the state courts’ decisions, which also directed that most of the voters with otherwise ineligible ballots get 30 days to provide identifying information for their race choices to remain in the tally. Riggs, the state Democratic Party and some affected voters said Griffin was trying to change the 2024 election outcome after the fact by removing ballots cast by voters who complied with voting rules as they were written last fall. Myers wrote that Griffin’s formal protests after the election, which were rejected by the State Board of Elections, constituted efforts to make retroactive changes to the voting laws that would arbitrarily disenfranchise only the voters who were targeted by Griffin. Griffin’s challenges over photo ID only covered at most six Democratic-leaning counties in the state. “You establish the rules before the game. You don’t change them after the game is done,” Myers wrote in a 68-page order. “Permitting parties to ‘upend the set rules’ of an election after the election has taken place can only produce ‘confusion and turmoil'” that “‘threatens to undermine public confidence in the federal courts, state agencies, and the elections themselves,'” he added while citing other cases. Democrats and voting rights groups raised alarm about Griffin’s efforts. They called it an attack on democracy that would serve as a road map for the GOP to reverse future election results in other states. The state Republican Party said Griffin was seeking to ensure that only legal votes are counted. Source link #Federal #judge #results #North #Carolina #court #race #Democrat #ahead #certified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Air traffic controllers lost communication with Newark planes – leading to widespread delays after they took leave for trauma – CNN Air traffic controllers lost communication with Newark planes – leading to widespread delays after they took leave for trauma – CNN Air traffic controllers lost communication with Newark planes – leading to widespread delays after they took leave for trauma CNNThere’s an easy fix for the Newark Airport disaster — and nobody’s going to like it New York PostNewark air traffic controllers lost radar, radio communications with planes for over a minute, sparking chaos Fox BusinessNewark air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says BBCTravel woes continue at Newark Liberty International Airport, new air traffic control plan expected this week 6abc Philadelphia Source link #Air #traffic #controllers #lost #communication #Newark #planes #leading #widespread #delays #leave #trauma #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Sole survivor Ian Wilkinson testifies Sole survivor Ian Wilkinson testifies The only surviving guest of a deadly beef wellington lunch at the heart of a high-profile *********** court case has started giving evidence. Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two other relatives. he said the family had been “happy to be invited” to the lunch. Erin Patterson – who is charged with the ******* of three relatives and the attempted ******* of another, has pleaded not guilty and her defence team says she “panicked” after unintentionally serving poison to family members she loved. Three people died in hospital in the days after the meal. The victims included Ms Patterson’s former in-laws, Don Patterson, 70, and Gail Patterson, 70, as well as Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66. Mr Wilkinson, a local pastor and Heather’s husband, survived after weeks of treatment in hospital. He told the packed courtroom that his family had thought the lunch invitation was a sign that their relationship was “going to improve”. Asked about his relationship with Ms Patterson he added: “I would say our relationship was friendly, amicable. It did not have much depth. We were more like acquaintances. We didn’t see a great deal of each other. “Just seemed like a normal person to me. When we met things were friendly. We never had arguments or disputes. She just seemed like an ordinary person.” He added: “Heather would have seen Erin more than me, talked to her more than me but we did not consider that the relationship was close” Ms Patterson, wearing a light pink striped shirt, sat emotionless as Mr Wilkinson began his evidence. Last week, her lawyer has said there was no intent to hurt anyone and the deaths were. the result of a tragic accident – though many of the facts are not in dispute and it is accepted that she lied several times to police. On Monday the jury heard from members of a true crime Facebook group that Ms Patterson was part of. One of the witnesses, Christine Hunt, was asked about Erin Patterson’s relationship with her estranged husband Simon. She told the court that the words “controlling” and “coercive” had been used by Ms Patterson. Another member of the same group. Daniela Barkley, told the court that Erin Patterson had been “excited” about buying a dehydrator, and the jury was shown several images shared with the group, which showed mushrooms drying on the metal racks of the appliance. In a text message shown to the court, Ms Patterson said “I’ve been hiding powdered mushrooms in everything” – including recipes such as brownies so her children couldn’t tell they were eating them. The court also heard that in July 2023, she’d asked the group for advice on cooking a beef Wellington, the dish that was served to the four guests at that deadly lunch later the same month. Source link #Sole #survivor #Ian #Wilkinson #testifies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Luke Beveridge wants Western Bulldogs players to hold on to Bailey Smith taunt Luke Beveridge wants Western Bulldogs players to hold on to Bailey Smith taunt Star Geelong recruit Bailey Smith lit the fuse for a big-time rematch with his old team after a sledge his old coach wasn’t surprised by for one key reason. Source link #Luke #Beveridge #Western #Bulldogs #players #hold #Bailey #Smith #taunt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Overcrowding in Terre Haute animal shelters causes two dogs to search elsewhere Overcrowding in Terre Haute animal shelters causes two dogs to search elsewhere VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— We all hear about how full and overcrowded the animal shelters in the area can be. Well one local resident recently learned how truly overcrowded the shelters are. In a field in northern Vigo County, three stray dogs were found by a local vet tech in the area. Nicole Delich then tried to deliver them to a local shelter before they could get hurt. “I brought treats with me and leashes, and I just called out for them and started walking towards them with the food,” said Delich. “They were very interested, very friendly, they ran over to me, interacted with me, and jumping all over. I was successful and able to get one on the leash. The other one was still a little standoffish, so it took a little bit more time to get him into the car, but once I got the one in the car, the other one followed.” Delich called the county animal control, who were unable to pick up the dogs due to the overcrowding at the shelter. An unfortunate and common problem in our area “I also called all other local foster-based rescues to try to get them placed in the meantimeAnd everyone is full,” said Delich. “There is a really bad problem right now with overcrowding.” The same can be said of humane societies like the one in Terre Haute. “Here for the last couple of years, we’ve probably been anywhere from ten to twenty percent over capacity, so we have had ten to twenty percent more animals than our facility is designed to hold,” said Ray Buechler, President of the Terre Haute Humane Society Board of Directors. The over crowdedness is so bad that the shelter has had to keep animals in the hallways, in the garage where the food is stored, and even have healthy dogs be housed in the isolation room for the sick. “Most of the area shelters were full and overcapacity, and we might not be able to take that animal,” Buechler said. “We’ll try to work with them in terms of coming up with a time where they can bring the animal in and surrender it.” Delich was able to find a shelter to take the dogs, but she had to drive about three hours to make it happen. “So that’s when I called Evansville, and that’s when I called Bloomington,” said Delich. “Those are the two places I had found, and they both returned my call immediately and told me to bring the dogs.” Delich took the dogs to Evansville. She says she’s hopeful that they can find their forever home. Meanwhile, Delich and Buechler both said they hope the community will help control the **** population and give every **** a place to stay. Some of their suggestions included spaying and neutering animals and cracking down on improper breeding sites. The Terre Haute Humane Society will be launching a spay and neuter clinic with a local vet soon. You can learn more about when and where the clinic will be held on the humane society’s Facebook page. 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 MyWabashValley.com. Source link #Overcrowding #Terre #Haute #animal #shelters #dogs #search Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A tariff on movies is a typical Trump cliffhanger A tariff on movies is a typical Trump cliffhanger The El Capitan Theatre’s marquee promoting the new Marvel film ‘Thunderbolts’ on May 2, 2025 in Hollywood, California, U.S. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | Getty Out of all the tariff actions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced, the 100% levy on movies produced outside the U.S. ranks as one of the most bizarre, taking its place beside the head-scratching formula his administration used to determine the level of tariffs. Trump didn’t share details of how the tariff would work — or if it would actually be implemented — but the mere announcement of the levy was enough to bring down shares of entertainment and media companies like Netflix and Paramount. Costs aside, how would those tariffs work on a cultural level? Would the Oscars remove its category for Best Foreign Film? Must all movies be set in the U.S. as well? Will American actors starring in international films be penalized? Those may seem outlandish concerns, but predicting the next act of the U.S. president is near impossible —Trump is a cliffhanger embodied. Given that the presidential term seems to almost be a reality television series for Trump, his actions might be good for viewership, but not ideal for everyone else. What you need to know today S&P 500 breaks winning streakU.S. markets fell Monday. The S&P 500 lost 0.64%, snapping a nine-day rally, its longest since 2004. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.24% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.74%. U.S. crude oil futures fell about 2% Monday to its lowest settlement since February 2021 after OPEC+ agreed to hike production. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index added 0.16% amid a mixed showing in the region’s bourses. The end of an era for BuffettBerkshire Hathaway shares fell 4.9% Monday after Warren Buffett proposed Saturday for Greg Abel to replace him as CEO by the end of the year. The company’s board voted unanimously Sunday to make Abel president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2026, and for Buffett to remain as chairman. Shares of the company have rocketed 5,502,284% between 1965, when Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway, and the end of 2024. More tariff developments from TrumpTrump announced Sunday that he would be imposing a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, but walked back on his comments the next day. On Sunday, Trump also downplayed the threat of supply shortages by saying girls “could be very happy” with fewer dolls. Finally, Trump signed an executive order Monday to reduce the amount of time it takes to approve pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in the America, and added he will announce pharmaceutical-specific tariffs within the next two weeks. Palantir hikes outlook but shares fallPalantir shares tumbled almost 9% in extended trading after it reported earnings that met expectations. The company, which provides artificial intelligence software for governments and corporations, also hiked its full-year revenue outlook to between $3.89 billion and $3.90 billion. Palantir shares have defied 2025′s broad downtrend in technology stocks. Even after today’s fall, the stock is up 64% this year. Ford suspends its guidanceFord Motor beat Wall Street’s first-quarter expectations, but suspended its 2025 financial guidance amid an expected $2.5 billion impact this year from Trump’s tariffs. The Detroit automaker said it expects to offset $1 billion of those costs through remediation actions as well as volume and pricing expectations for a total impact of $1.5 billion in 2025. Shares fell around 2.5% in extended trading. [PRO] ******** ETF over U.S. tech? ******** technology stocks have seen a volatile start to 2025, with substantial short-term swings in both directions. But the choppy price action year to date is within a constructive long-term context. This ******** tech ETF could be a better bet than U.S. technology stocks, which appear relatively overextended, wrote Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies. And finally… John Walton – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images CNBC’s Official Global Soccer Team Valuations 2025 The world’s 25 most valuable soccer teams are worth an average of $2.76 billion, according to CNBC’s Official Global Soccer Valuations 2025. On average, the 25 most valuable teams generated revenue of $520 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, of $54 million last season, based on CNBC’s calculations. The most valuable team is Real Madrid, worth $6.7 billion, according to CNBC’s valuation. The Spanish team posted revenue of $1.13 billion. According to the 2025 Deloitte Football Money League report, Real Madrid’s revenue increased 26% from the 2022-23 season, in part because renovations to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium fueled a doubling of match-day revenue to $268 million. Source link #tariff #movies #typical #Trump #cliffhanger Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Celtics vs. Knicks score, Game 1 live updates: Rivalry renewed as Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson square off – CBS Sports Celtics vs. Knicks score, Game 1 live updates: Rivalry renewed as Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson square off – CBS Sports Celtics vs. Knicks score, Game 1 live updates: Rivalry renewed as Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson square off CBS SportsKnicks vs. Celtics (May 5, 2025) Live Score ESPNThe Celtics and Knicks are facing off in the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Follow live updates from Game 1. The Boston GlobeLive updates: Celtics leading Knicks in Game 1 at TD Garden NBC Sports Boston2025 NBA Playoffs: How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets game tonight Yahoo Sports Source link #Celtics #Knicks #score #Game #live #updates #Rivalry #renewed #Jayson #Tatum #Jalen #Brunson #square #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge orders arrest over alleged Lady Gaga concert plot Judge orders arrest over alleged Lady Gaga concert plot A Brazilian judge has ordered the arrest of a man suspected of being involved in an alleged plot to place explosives at a free concert by US pop singer Lady Gaga in Rio de Janeiro. Judge Fabiana Pagel of the Rio Grande do Sul state court did not name the suspect in Monday’s ruling, but said he is a man investigated by Rio de Janeiro police as the alleged mastermind of the plot. Police in Rio Grande do Sul state, which borders Argentina and Uruguay, said they had released a man under investigation for the alleged plot after he paid his bail. Brazilian media reported that it is the same man jailed on Monday by the judge. Rio police did not reveal the names of either of its two suspects or show images of the explosives the alleged plotters intended to use. Felipe Cury, secretary of the Rio police, said authorities believed the suspects sought to target Brazil’s LGBTQ community. The Rio event on Saturday was the biggest show of the pop star’s career, attracting an estimated 2.5 million fans to Copacabana Beach. Security was tight with 5200 military and police officers deployed to the beach where fans were revelling. Source link #Judge #orders #arrest #alleged #Lady #Gaga #concert #plot Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net By Makiko Yamazaki (Reuters) -Japan, China, South Korea and the 10 ASEAN countries agreed to enhance their regional financial safety net by launching a new lending facility aimed at swiftly responding to crises caused by pandemics and natural disasters. The finance leaders of the so-called ASEAN Plus Three group agreed at their meeting in Milan, Italy, on Sunday to establish the new facility under their currency swap arrangement known as the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM). The CMIM, created after the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis, is designed to support regional financial stability by allowing members to tap currency swap lines. The new rapid financing facility will enable members to access emergency financing without conditions in case of financial crises arising from sudden shocks. “We believe that this new CMIM facility will enhance regional resilience,” the group said in a joint statement. The CMIM pool currently amounts to $240 billion in foreign exchange reserves, with Japan and China each contributing $76.8 billion, South Korea $38.4 billion and the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations members a combined $48 billion. The CMIM’s two existing facilities – a crisis resolution instrument and a precautionary line – have never been utilised as members have turned to other resources with simpler decision-making processes such as bilateral swap lines. (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Sharon Singleton) Source link #Japan #China #South #Korea #ASEAN #enhance #regional #financial #safety #net Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Shingles Vaccine Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Heart Attacks – Gizmodo The Shingles Vaccine Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Heart Attacks – Gizmodo The Shingles Vaccine Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Heart Attacks GizmodoShingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds CBS NewsCan a routine vaccine prevent dementia? Harvard HealthShingles vaccine may directly guard against dementia, study hints Live ScienceDementia Delayed by Herpes Zoster Vaccination Vax-Before-Travel Source link #Shingles #Vaccine #Secret #Weapon #Heart #Attacks #Gizmodo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Zadkovich gone as Roar set their sights on new ALM boss Zadkovich gone as Roar set their sights on new ALM boss Battling Brisbane Roar are set to appoint their fourth full-time manager, and seventh overall, in less than three years after parting ways with Ruben Zadkovich. The Roar finished second-last despite going unbeaten in the final four games of the A-League Men season, including notching three wins. Zadkovich has been moved on after 38 league games – and just eight wins – at the helm (10 draws, 20 losses) after initially joining as an interim coach last year. “The club would like to acknowledge and thank Ruben for his commitment and efforts during his tenure in Brisbane,” Roar CEO Kaz Patafta said in a statement on Tuesday. “Ruben leaves with our best wishes for his future endeavours, as we begin to chart a new course here at the club.” In their statement, Brisbane flagged a new coach and said their staff would be appointed “in the coming days”. The Roar will hope their next appointment is able to stick around. Since Warren Moon’s departure in February 2023, caretaker Nick Green, Ross Aloisi, caretaker Luciano Trani, Ben Cahn and Zadkovich have all taken the reins then departed for various reasons. Brisbane have struggled for relevance for years, with the club seemingly a shadow of the powerhouse that captivated the league with Ange Postecoglou’s “Roarcelona” team. Ross Aloisi took Brisbane to the Australia Cup final in 2023, but the Roar last appeared a genuine threat for ALM silverware when John Aloisi was at the helm between 2015 and 2018. Former Perth Glory boss Zadkovich will also have to plot his next move in coaching after another difficult spell in a top job. “I wish to take this opportunity to thank the members and fans at Brisbane Roar, alongside Kaz Patafta and Zac Anderson, for the opportunity to coach at this great club,” he said in a statement. Source link #Zadkovich #Roar #set #sights #ALM #boss Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Disputed ballots in the still unresolved 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat must remain in the final count, a federal judge ruled late Monday, a decision that if upheld would result in an electoral victory for Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers agreed with Riggs and others who argued it would be a violation of the U.S. Constitution to carry out recent decisions by state appeals courts that directed the removal of potentially thousands of voter ballots deemed ineligible. Myers wrote that votes couldn’t be removed six months after Election Day without damaging due process and equal protection rights of the affected residents. Myers also ordered the State Board of Elections to certify results that after two recounts showed Riggs the winner — by just 734 votes — over Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin. But the judge delayed his decision for seven days in case Griffin wants to appeal the ruling to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The board “must not proceed with implementation of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court’s orders, and instead must certify the results of the election for (the seat) based on the tally at the completion of the canvassing *******,” wrote Myers, who was nominated to the bench by President Donald Trump. More than 5.5 million ballots were cast in what has been the nation’s last undecided race from November’s general election. Griffin filed formal protests after the election in hopes that removing ballots he said were unlawfully cast would flip the outcome to him. Griffin’s legal team was reviewing Myers’ order Monday night and evalulating the next steps, Griffin campaign spokesperson Paul Shumaker wrote in an email. Riggs was more assured in her statement: “Today, we won. I‘m proud to continue upholding the Constitution and the rule of law as North Carolina’s Supreme Court Justice.” Griffin wanted Myers to leave undisturbed the state courts’ decisions, which also directed that most of the voters with otherwise ineligible ballots get 30 days to provide identifying information for their race choices to remain in the tally. Riggs, the state Democratic Party and some affected voters said Griffin was trying to change the 2024 election outcome after the fact by removing ballots cast by voters who complied with voting rules as they were written last fall. Myers wrote that Griffin’s formal protests after the election, which were rejected by the State Board of Elections, constituted efforts to make retroactive changes to the voting laws that would arbitrarily disenfranchise only the voters who were targeted by Griffin. Griffin’s challenges over photo ID only covered at most six Democratic-leaning counties in the state. “You establish the rules before the game. You don’t change them after the game is done,” Myers wrote in a 68-page order. “Permitting parties to ‘upend the set rules’ of an election after the election has taken place can only produce ‘confusion and turmoil'” that “‘threatens to undermine public confidence in the federal courts, state agencies, and the elections themselves,'” he added while citing other cases. Democrats and voting rights groups raised alarm about Griffin’s efforts. They called it an attack on democracy that would serve as a road map for the GOP to reverse future election results in other states. The state Republican Party said Griffin was seeking to ensure that only legal votes are counted. Source link #Federal #judge #results #North #Carolina #court #race #Democrat #ahead #certified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The sci-fi adventure “Revenge of the Savage Planet” is coming to PC and consoles on May 8th The sci-fi adventure “Revenge of the Savage Planet” is coming to PC and consoles on May 8th “The Montréal-based (Québec, Canada) indie games developer Raccoon Logic have today announced with great joy and thrill, that their satirical sci-fi adventure “Revenge of the Savage Planet”, is coming to PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X) on May 8th (2025).” – Jonas Ek, TGG. Source link #scifi #adventure #Revenge #Savage #Planet #coming #consoles #8th Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US government is using AI for unprecedented social media surveillance US government is using AI for unprecedented social media surveillance Data and AI tools enable broad surveillance of social media Tada Images/Shutterstock The US government is expanding its surveillance of social media to monitor millions of visitors and immigrants – and its embrace of more data analytics and artificial intelligence tools could increase scrutiny of US citizens as well. “It is nearly – if not entirely – impossible for the government to focus only on non-citizens and not look at anyone else’s social media,” says Rachel Levinson-Waldman at the Brennan Center for Justice, a public policy non-profit… Source link #government #unprecedented #social #media #surveillance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2025 NHL Draft Lottery takeaways: Who goes No. 1 and 2, trades, the Rangers’ pick and more – The New York Times 2025 NHL Draft Lottery takeaways: Who goes No. 1 and 2, trades, the Rangers’ pick and more – The New York Times 2025 NHL Draft Lottery takeaways: Who goes No. 1 and 2, trades, the Rangers’ pick and more The New York TimesNHL Draft Lottery to be held live on TV, will be ‘really compelling’ for fans NHL.com2025 NHL mock draft: Who lands Hagens, Schaefer, Misa? ESPN2025 NHL Draft Lottery: Islanders win first overall pick, Rangers to select 12th Yahoo Sports2025 NHL Draft prospects: Corey Pronman updates his ranking ahead of the lottery – The Athletic The New York Times Source link #NHL #Draft #Lottery #takeaways #trades #Rangers #pick #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Breaking down the role of due process in America’s rule of law Breaking down the role of due process in America’s rule of law Breaking down the role of due process in America’s rule of law – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple times during a recent interview, President Trump answered “I don’t know” when asked if he’d abide by the constitutional due process rights granted to citizens and noncitizens alike in the U.S. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss the history of due process. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Breaking #role #due #process #Americas #rule #law Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Price is complacency:’ Macquarie, Wesfarmers call on Albanese to let business, not stimulus, propel growth ‘Price is complacency:’ Macquarie, Wesfarmers call on Albanese to let business, not stimulus, propel growth Two top *********** CEOs are calling on the newly-elected Albanese Government not to let the Lucky Country get complacent, and use its huge mandate to do more for the economy beyond stimulus and handouts. Source link #Price #complacency #Macquarie #Wesfarmers #call #Albanese #business #stimulus #propel #growth Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Berkshire Hathaway stock is dropping as traders react to Warren Buffett’s plan to step down Berkshire Hathaway stock is dropping as traders react to Warren Buffett’s plan to step down Getty Images Berkshire Hathaway stock fell as much as 7% after Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO. Buffett’s retirement announcement came during Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting. Greg Abel will succeed Buffett as CEO, while Buffett will remain Chairman of the board. Berkshire Hathaway stock dropped as much as 7% on Monday following the news over the weekend that Warren Buffett would step down as CEO of the conglomerate at the end of the year. This embedded content is not available in your region. The billionaire investor shocked the investing world over the weekend, and shareholders are now wondering what the company will look like without Buffett at the helm. Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares tumbled to a low of $502.80 Monday morning. Other issues that could be weighing down the stock on Monday include: Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter earnings results missed analyst estimates It was an overall down day for the market as investors reacted to more uncertain trade policies from the Trump administration Investors may be taking a breather after Berkshire Hathaway stock enjoyed a stellar rally for the past two-and-a-half years But Cathy Siefert, director at CFRA Research, thinks the real culprit is Buffett’s retirement decision. “I think the ******* issue is the Buffett premium being extracted from the stock,” Siefert told Business Insider on Monday. “That’s really what’s driving things today.” Siefert said it makes sense for investors to sell Berkshire Hathaway stock, given its strong performance over the past year and year-to-date, with the stock up 13% compared to a 4% decline in the S&P 500. “You have a cohort of investors sitting on significant gains heading into a ******* of uncertainty both at Berkshire and in the broader economy,” Siefert said. Buffett is set to remain Chairman of the Board of Directors, while longtime Berkshire Hathaway Energy CEO Greg Abel will take Buffett’s spot as CEO. “I think there’s no replacing Buffett,” Siefert said of investors’ views of the change in leadership. But that doesn’t mean Berkshire Hathaway shares can’t continue to climb. “I think longer term, Berkshire is in good hands, I just think they’re in a ******* of transition, and you’re losing one of the most esteemed investors one could argue of all time,” Siefert said. This embedded content is not available in your region. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Berkshire #Hathaway #stock #dropping #traders #react #Warren #Buffetts #plan #step Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Diana Ross Shuts Down The Met Gala With Endless Train That Includes 1 Special Detail – HuffPost Diana Ross Shuts Down The Met Gala With Endless Train That Includes 1 Special Detail – HuffPost Diana Ross Shuts Down The Met Gala With Endless Train That Includes 1 Special Detail HuffPostView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Diana #Ross #Shuts #Met #Gala #Endless #Train #Includes #Special #Detail #HuffPost Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Josh Giddey: *********** NBA star stuns with local basketball cameo appearance in Melbourne suburb Frankston Josh Giddey: *********** NBA star stuns with local basketball cameo appearance in Melbourne suburb Frankston Imagine rolling up to your Monday night social basketball game to realise you’ve got the daunting assignment of guarding Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey. The Chicago Bulls gun made a surprise cameo in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston, filling in for the ‘Vales’ against ‘Benny’s Boys’ in a setting that was far from what he’s used to these days. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Less than three weeks after the Bulls’ play-in exit at the hands of Miami, Giddey was back in red and ****** – but this time, it wasn’t in front of more than 21,000 fans at Chicago’s United Center. It was on Court 5 at Frankston Basketball Stadium, in front of a crowd of family and friends before plenty more players came to tune in as word spread around the venue. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Giddey showed moments of why he’s become Australia’s brightest basketball star, including an emphatic chase-down block. But ‘Benny’s Boys’ ran away with a 110-84 victory that they’re unlikely to forget anytime soon. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Giddey is looking to build on a superb season at NBA level, where he averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game after an off-season trade out of Oklahoma City. Source link #Josh #Giddey #*********** #NBA #star #stuns #local #basketball #cameo #appearance #Melbourne #suburb #Frankston Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three GOP-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to abortion medication mifepristone. Justice Department attorneys stayed the legal course charted by Biden administration, though they didn’t directly weigh in on the underlying issue of access to the drug that’s part of the nation’s most common method of abortion. Rather, the government argued the states don’t have the legal right, or standing, to sue. “The states are free to pursue their claims in a district where venue is proper, but the states’ claims before this court must be dismissed or transferred pursuant to the venue statute’s mandatory command,” federal government attorneys wrote. The lawsuit from Idaho, Kansas and Missouri argues that Food and Drug Administration should roll back access to mifepristone. They filed their complaint after the Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone last year. They want the FDA to prohibit telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, require three in-office visits and restrict the point in a pregnancy when it can be used. The case is being considered by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas, a Trump nominee who once ruled in favor of halting approval for the drug. Kacsmaryk’s original ruling came in a lawsuit filed by anti-abortion groups. It was narrowed by an appeals court before being tossed out by the Supreme Court, which found the plaintiffs lacked the legal right to sue. The three states later moved to revive the case, arguing they did have legal standing because access to the drug undermined their abortion laws. But the Department of Justice attorneys said the states can’t just piggyback on the earlier lawsuit as a way to keep the case in Texas. Nothing is stopping the states from filing the lawsuit someplace else, attorney Daniel Schwei wrote, but the venue has to have some connection to the claims being made. Besides, Schwei wrote, the states are challenging actions the FDA took in 2016, when it first loosened restrictions on mifeprostone. That’s well past the six-year time limit to sue, he said. Abortion is banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho. Missouri had a strict ban, but clinics recently began offering abortions again after voters approved a new constitutional amendment for reproductive rights. Abortion is generally legal up to 22 weeks in Kansas, where voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure in 2022, though the state does have age restrictions. Trump told Time magazine in December he would not restrict access to abortion medication. On the campaign trail, said abortion is an issue for the states and stressed that he appointed justices to the Supreme Court who were in the majority when striking down the national right to abortion in 2022. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on abortion seems to have shifted at times, drawing criticism from both abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion forces. During his first confirmation hearing in January, he repeatedly said, “I have always believed abortion is a tragedy,” when pressed about his views. Mifepristone is usually used in combination with a second drug for medication abortion, which has accounted for more than three-fifths of all abortions in the U.S. since the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Source link #Trump #administration #asks #judge #toss #suit #restricting #access #abortion #medication Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport – AP News Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport – AP News Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Israel #launches #airstrikes #Yemen #day #Houthi #rebels #strike #Israeli #airport #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]