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************ student explains why he challenged Trump after release: “You will not silence me” ************ student explains why he challenged Trump after release: “You will not silence me” ************ student explains why he challenged Trump after release: “You will not silence me” – CBS News Watch CBS News Mohsen Mahdawi, a ************ Columbia student who had been detained by immigration authorities when he went to his U.S. citizenship interview, was released after a judge’s order. He spoke to Lilia Luciano in his first TV interview since his release. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #************ #student #explains #challenged #Trump #release #silence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hollywood reacts to Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside U.S. Hollywood reacts to Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside U.S. Hollywood reacts to Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is taking his trade war to the movies. He announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States. Carter Evans report. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Hollywood #reacts #Trumps #plan #impose #tariff #movies #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Merz to be sworn in as Germany ends six months of political stalemate Merz to be sworn in as Germany ends six months of political stalemate Germany’s parliament is set to elect conservative Friedrich Merz as its new Chancellor. The 69-year old is promising to revitalize the country’s flagging economy and boost its voice on the world stage. It brings an end to Germany’s recent political limbo after the last government collapsed. But Merz takes office at a time of huge uncertainty abroad and a surging far-right at home. “It’s our historical duty to make this government a success,” said the CDU leader on Monday, as he officially signed the coalition agreement. Merz’s supporters argue that what they see as good government can help address growing voter discontent. “I think we really need to prove that we solve the problems, not in a radical way, just in a very responsible, visible, detailed way,” says Mark Helfrich, a CDU member of the Bundestag. But the CDU, CSU and SPD coalition have a narrow majority with 328 seats – just a dozen more than the minimum required. In February’s federal election, the CDU/CSU nudged up its support by just four points while coalition partner, the SPD, crashed to its worst post-war result. Merz has promised to tighten immigration rules, invest in the nation’s ailing infrastructure and rebuild ties with key European partners. He already steered through a law to exempt defence and security from Germany’s strict debt rules – knowing that in the new parliament he wouldn’t be able to find the necessary majority to do so. “A remarkable decision,” says Claudia Major, a senior vice-president at the ******* Marshall Fund in Berlin. But because support for the governing parties is relatively low, “Merz will need to convince the broader public of the necessity to spend more on defence”. Snapping at Merz’s heels throughout this parliament will be the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), now the main opposition force in the Bundestag. The AfD wants to close Germany’s borders, deport migrants en masse, end weapons supplies to Ukraine and re-open ties with Putin’s Russia. Last week, the AfD was officially classed as an extremist organisation by domestic intelligence (BfV), re-igniting a debate about whether the party should be banned. The AfD has now said it’s suing the BfV, accusing it of an “abuse” of power. And the designation was publicly denounced by senior figures in Donald Trump’s US administration – including vice president JD Vance. Managing relationships with Trump’s White House will be another balancing act for Merz, a committed Atlanticist who raised eyebrows on election night when he declared Europe should “achieve independence from the USA”. Nevertheless, Merz’s government will “invest a lot to keep the transatlantic relationship going” says the GMF’s Claudia Major. There’s speculation he may even “go for golf” – a reference to seeking to woo golf-mad Trump by playing some holes out on the fairway. But Merz’s first trips abroad are set to be to Paris and Warsaw, relationships he claims suffered under Olaf Scholz. It’s “high time” to improve *******-Polish relations, says Agnieszka Pomaska, a member of the Polish Sejm and member of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s Civic Platform party. “We need to invest together in the army, in defence,” says Pomaska, who says that Scholz’s government was “politically weak” and “it’s never easy to cooperate with a government that is simply weak”. “We didn’t have this feeling that was very much present during previous years that Germany is one of the leaders in the European Union.” Source link #Merz #sworn #Germany #ends #months #political #stalemate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Riverside Drive ******: Passenger taken to Royal Perth Hospital after Transperth bus collides with car Riverside Drive ******: Passenger taken to Royal Perth Hospital after Transperth bus collides with car A passenger has been taken to hospital after a Transperth bus collided with a car in the Perth CBD. St John WA, WA Police and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the scene on Riverside Drive, near Victoria Avenue, about 7am on Tuesday. One of those inside the car — a man in his 40s — was hurt and taken to Royal Perth Hospital. Another car passenger — believed to be a woman in her 30s — was treated for injuries at the scene. There were no passengers inside the Transperth bus. 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. The ****** is causing peak-hour traffic chaos, with Riverside Drive eastbound at Victoria Avenue closed. Drivers have been warned of delays and have been told to seek an alternative route. Source link #Riverside #Drive #****** #Passenger #Royal #Perth #Hospital #Transperth #bus #collides #car Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What Canada’s Mark Carney can expect from his visit with Trump What Canada’s Mark Carney can expect from his visit with Trump ********* Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Washington for his first in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The visit comes at a critical moment, with high-stakes issues on the agenda. As Carney prepares for the encounter, the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher looks back at how other world leaders have fared in past White House meetings with Trump—offering insight into what challenges and opportunities could lie ahead for the newly-elected prime minister. Source link #Canadas #Mark #Carney #expect #visit #Trump Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Penny Wong pushes back on Donald Trump’s film tariffs Penny Wong pushes back on Donald Trump’s film tariffs The country’s top diplomat has pushed back against Donald Trump’s proposal to slap 100 per cent tariffs on foreign-produced movies, saying Australia and the US benefit from making “great films together”. In a social media post on Monday, the US President claimed the “Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death” because of foreign incentives and declared it “a National Security threat”. The threat has sent a shockwave through Australia’s film industry, which has benefited greatly from a surge in American interest since the Covid-19 pandemic largely due to lower production costs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday the relationship worked both ways. Camera IconForeign Minister Penny Wong has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff proposal. Dan Peled / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia “We’ve got *********** actors who work on American films,” she told the ABC. “We have American films which are filmed here in Australia. We have collaboration between our artists in the creative industries. “The collaboration is a good thing, so let’s not get in the way of that.” US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a staunch advocate of Mr Trump’s tariffs, reposted he boss’s remarks and said: “We’re on it.” But Screen Producers Australia – the film industry’s peak body – said it was “unclear” how Mr Trump’s proposal would work. “At this stage, it is unclear what this announcement means in practice or how it will be applied and implemented,” SPA chief executive Matthew Deaner said in a statement. “There are many unknowns for our industry, but until we know more, there’s no doubt it will send shockwaves worldwide.” Tony Burke, who holds the arts portfolio in addition to home affairs, has also pledged Labor “will be standing up unequivocally for the rights of the *********** screen industry”. Senator Wong also said the Albanese government would be pushing to ink a new trade agreement with the European Union in a bid to build resilience in the face of Mr Trump’s tariffs. Axing a $5.2bn tax on luxury vehicles is reportedly on the table. “Obviously, the EU free trade agreement would be an important part of that trade diversification,” Senator Wong told ABC radio. “So we will keep working on that because if we’re a trading nation, we don’t want to be part of trade barriers because it’s not good for us. “It’s an act of economic self-harm, so of course we’ll engage with the European Union and others.” Source link #Penny #Wong #pushes #Donald #Trumps #film #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for second straight night, officials say Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for second straight night, officials say (Reuters) -Russian air defence units destroyed a swarm of Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow for the second night in a row, prompting the closure of the capital’s airports, Russian officials said early on Tuesday. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on their approach to Moscow “from different directions”. “At the sites where fragments fell, there was no destruction or casualties,” Sobyanin wrote on the Telegram messaging app. “Specialists from the emergency services are working at the sites where the incidents occurred.” Some of the debris had landed on one of the key highways leading into the city, he said. Russia’s aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said on Telegram it had halted flights at all four airports that serve Moscow. Airports in a number of regional cities were also closed. On Tuesday, Russia’s air defence units destroyed four Ukrainian drones on their approach to Moscow, with no damage or injuries reported. The war began more than three years ago when Russia invaded Ukraine, a move Moscow described as a special military operation. Since then, Kyiv has launched several drone attacks on Moscow. Its biggest attack in March killed three people. There was no immediate comment from Kyiv about the latest drone attack. Ukraine says its drone attacks are aimed at destroying infrastructure key to Moscow’s overall war efforts and are in response to Russia’s continued assault on Ukrainian territory, including residential areas and energy infrastructure. (Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Chris Reese and Stephen Coates) Source link #Ukraine #targets #Moscow #drones #straight #night #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

U.S. Government Will Cease Grants to Harvard, McMahon Says – The Harvard Crimson U.S. Government Will Cease Grants to Harvard, McMahon Says – The Harvard Crimson U.S. Government Will Cease Grants to Harvard, McMahon Says The Harvard CrimsonTrump administration to halt new research grants for Harvard as battle over political ideology and academic freedom flares CNNDepartment of Education announces $8 billion pause on Harvard’s grant funding ABC NewsHarvard’s President Alan Garber Talks About His Legal Fight With Trump The New York TimesTrump Administration Cuts Off New Federal Grants to Harvard WSJ Source link #U.S #Government #Cease #Grants #Harvard #McMahon #Harvard #Crimson Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India battles ******** ‘dumping’ as Trump’s trade tensions escalate India battles ******** ‘dumping’ as Trump’s trade tensions escalate Archana Shukla India business correspondent Thirunavkarsu K Cheaper ******** imports have have slowed down demand for viscose yarn made in India The pace at 64-year-old Thirunavkarsu’s spinning mill in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state has noticeably slowed down. The viscose yarn – a popular material that goes into making woven garments – he produces, now sits in storage, as orders from local factories have dropped nearly 40% in the last month. That’s because ******** import of the material has become cheaper by 15 rupees ($0.18; £0.13) per kilo and has flooded Indian ports. With Donald Trump imposing tariffs of up to 145% on ******** goods going into the US, manufacturers in China have begun looking for alternative markets. India’s textiles makers say they are bearing the brunt of the trade tensions as ******** producers are dumping yarn in key production hubs. While China is the leading producer of viscose yarn, India makes most of the viscose yarn the country needs locally with imports only bridging supply gaps. Mill owners like Thirunavkarsu fear their yarn won’t survive the onslaught of such competition. “We can’t match these rates. Our raw material is not as cheap,” he says. Jagadesh Chandran, of the South India Spinners Association, told the BBC nearly 50 small spinning mills in the textile hubs of Pallipalayam, Karur and Tirupur in southern India are “slowing production”. Many say they’ll be forced to scale down further if the issue isn’t addressed. Getty Images India recently imposed a 12% tax on some steel imports China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong has sent assurances to India that his country will not dump products and in fact wants to buy more high-quality Indian products for ******** consumers. “We will not engage in market dumping or cut-throat competition, nor will we disrupt other countries’ industries and economic development,” he wrote in an opinion piece for the Indian Express newspaper. But anxieties about dumping are spread across sectors in India, as China – Asia’s biggest economy – is the world’s largest exporter of practically all industrial goods, from textiles and metals, to chemicals and rare minerals. While pharmaceuticals – and later phones, laptops, and semiconductor chips – were exempted from steep tariffs, large chunks of ******** exports still run into Trump’s 145% tariff wall. It is these goods that are expected to chase other markets like India. Their sudden inflow will prove “very disruptive” to emerging economies in Asia, according to Japanese broking house Nomura, whose research earlier revealed that China was flooding global markets with cheap goods even before Donald Trump took office earlier this year. In 2024, investigations against unfair ******** imports rose to a record high. Data from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) shows, nearly 200 complaints were filed against China at the forum – a record – including 37 from India. India in particular, with heavy dependencies on ******** raw materials and intermediate goods, could be hit hard. Its trade deficit with China – the difference between what it imports and exports – has already ballooned to $100bn (£75bn). And imports in March jumped 25%, driven by electronics, batteries and solar cells. In response, India’s trade ministry has set up a committee to track the influx of cheap ******** goods, with its quasi-judicial arm probing imports across sectors, including viscose yarn. India also recently imposed a 12% tax on some steel imports, locally known as a safeguard duty, to help halt an increase in cheap shipments primarily from China, which were pushing some Indian mills to scale down. Despite such protections – and a loud marketing campaign by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to boost manufacturing locally – India has found it hard to reduce its reliance on China, with imports rising even when border tensions between the two neighbours peaked after 2020. That’s because the government has only had “limited success” with its plans to turn India into the world’s factory through things like the production linked subsidies, says Biswajit Dhar, a Delhi-based trade expert. And India continues to depend heavily on China for the intermediate goods that go into manufacturing finished products. Getty Images The majority of the iPhones bound for the US market in the coming months will be made in India While western multi-national companies like Apple are increasingly looking towards India to diversify their assembly lines away from China, India is still dependent on ******** components to make these phones. As a result, imports in sectors like electronics have risen significantly, pushing up its trade deficit. India’s burgeoning deficit is a “worrying story”, says Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) think tank, all the more so because its exports to China have dropped to below 2014 levels despite a weaker currency, which should ideally help exporters. “This isn’t just a trade imbalance. It’s a structural warning. Our industrial growth, including through PLI (production linked incentive) schemes, is fuelling imports, not building domestic depth,” Srivastava wrote in a social media post. In other words, the subsidies are not helping India export more. “We can’t bridge this deficit without bridging our competitiveness gap.” India needs to get its act together quickly to do that, given the opportunity US trade tensions with China have presented. But also because countries with a large rise in imports from China generally tend to see the sharpest slowdown in manufacturing growth, according to Nomura. Akash Prakash of Amansa Capital agrees. A key reason why Indian private companies were not investing enough, was because they feared being “swamped by China”, he wrote in a column in the Business Standard newspaper. A recent study by the ratings agency Icra also corroborates this view. With fears of ******** dumping becoming more widespread and the likes of the European Union seeking firm guarantees from Beijing that its markets will not be flooded, pressure is mounting on China – which is now urgently looking to secure newer trading partners outside the US. China wants to completely shift the narrative, says Mr Dhar, “It is trying to come clean amidst increased scrutiny”. Despite the reassurances from Beijing, Delhi should use thawing relations with its larger neighbour to kickstart a proper dialogue on its firm stance about dumping, says Mr Dhar. “This is an issue that India must flag, like most of the Western countries have.” Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Source link #India #battles #******** #dumping #Trumps #trade #tensions #escalate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Two questioned over suspicious house fire on Hamilton Street in Bassendean, man’s leg badly burnt Two questioned over suspicious house fire on Hamilton Street in Bassendean, man’s leg badly burnt Emergency services rushed to the scene in Bassendean early this morning. Source link #questioned #suspicious #house #fire #Hamilton #Street #Bassendean #mans #leg #badly #burnt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says he knew ‘nothing’ about AI image of him as the pope Trump says he knew ‘nothing’ about AI image of him as the pope WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he knew nothing about an artificially generated image of him dressed as the pope that was posted to his Truth Social account over the weekend. “I had nothing to do with it. Somebody made up a picture of me dressed like the pope and they put it out on the internet. That’s not me that did it, I have no idea where it came from, maybe it was AI, but I know nothing about it, I just saw it last evening,” Trump told reporters on May 5 from the Oval Office. The image that the White House reshared has drawn criticism from Catholics, who are still mourning the death of Pope Francis. Trump attended his ******** last week alongside other world leaders. A papal conclave to select a new pope is set to begin on May 7. More: A conclave like no other: How papal pick gathering is different this year Talking to reporters on May 5 about the artificial image that appeared on his account, Trump brought up first lady Melania Trump and said, “Actually my wife thought it was cute. She said, ‘Isn’t that nice?'” “Actually, I would not be able to be married. though,” he said. “To the best of my knowledge, pope’s aren’t big on being married, are they? Not that we know of.” U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand as the coffin is carried on the day of the ******** of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the ********, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez SEARCH “POPE ******** PICTURES” FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH “WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES. Trump also accused the media of ginning up the controversy as he was questioned about Catholic frustration with the image during a question and answer session at the White House. “They can’t take a joke,” Trump told reporters, referring to the media. “The Catholic’s loved it.” As for whether it should have been shared from the official account of the White House on social media, Trump said “give me a break” and that “somebody did it in fun, it’s fine, you have to have a little fun, don’t you.” U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the NFL Draft in the Oval Office of the White House on May 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Vice President JD Vance, who is Catholic, also framed the image as a joke. After anti-Trump Republican and Bulwark editor-at-large Bill Kristol tagged Vance in an X post that asked “are you fine with this disrespect and mocking of the Holy Father,” the vice president swatted back. “As a general rule, I’m fine with people telling jokes and not fine with people starting stupid wars that kill thousands of my countrymen,” Vance told Kristol, an advocate of the Iraqi invasion. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump says he had ‘nothing to do with’ AI image of him as pope Source link #Trump #knew #image #pope Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israelis Protest Government’s Plan to Intensify Campaign in Gaza Israelis Protest Government’s Plan to Intensify Campaign in Gaza new video loaded: Israelis Protest Government’s Plan to Intensify Campaign in Gaza transcript Back transcript Israelis Protest Government’s Plan to Intensify Campaign in GazaIsraeli spokesmen said the expanded ground operation would include “a wide attack, involving moving most of Gaza’s population,” as well as the “holding of territories” by Israeli soldiers for an indefinite ******* of time. “There’s no reason to continue on with this war. What we did for one and a half years, last one and a half year, and we couldn’t succeed. We won’t be able to do it now. They just want to hold the strip of Gaza and make a new settlement there.” “Hearing that we’re going back to war is not what we wanted to hear. We have seen that hostages die during warfare. We know that the deceased hostages might get lost as the bombing continues. And we are dreading this moment, and we want to see a solution. We want to see a definite solution that brings back all the hostages, the living and the deceased ones, so we can stop this suffering.” Recent episodes in Middle East Crisis Show more videos from Middle East Crisis Source link #Israelis #Protest #Governments #Plan #Intensify #Campaign #Gaza Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

S&P 500 futures are little changed as Wall Street looks to Fed policy meeting: Live updates – CNBC S&P 500 futures are little changed as Wall Street looks to Fed policy meeting: Live updates – CNBC S&P 500 futures are little changed as Wall Street looks to Fed policy meeting: Live updates CNBCStock Market Today: Trump Vows 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Movies; Dow Slips — Live Updates WSJS&P 500 snaps 9-session win streak after latest Trump tariff ReutersUS Stock Rally Cools as Fed Meeting Nears, Tariff Doubts Linger Bloomberg.comStock market eyes Fed decision, Trump’s trade deals, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway: Live Updates Fox Business Source link #SampP #futures #changed #Wall #Street #Fed #policy #meeting #Live #updates #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Inside the world’s most secret ballot Inside the world’s most secret ballot Sarah Rainsford Europe Correspondent Getty Images Just over 130 cardinals will gather later this week to vote for a new pope This must be the most secretive election in the world. When 133 Catholic cardinals are shut into the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to choose a successor to Pope Francis, each one will have sworn an oath on the gospels to keep the details under wraps for life. The same goes for every person inside the ******** during the conclave: from the two doctors on hand for any emergency, to the dining-room staff who feed the cardinals. All vow to observe “absolute and perpetual secrecy”. Just to be sure, the chapel and the two guesthouses will be swept for microphones and bugs. “There are electronic jammers to make sure that phone and wi-fi signals are not getting in or out,” said John Allen, the editor of Crux news site. “The ******** takes the idea of isolation extremely seriously.” Total lockdown The lockdown isn’t only about keeping the voting process secret. It is also intended to stop “nefarious forces” from hacking information or disrupting proceedings, and to ensure those voting are not influenced by the outside world on what will perhaps be one of the biggest decisions of their lives. Catholics will tell you the election is guided by God, not politics. But the hierarchy takes no chances. On entering the conclave, everyone is obliged to surrender all electronic devices including phones, tablets and smart watches. The ******** has its own police to enforce the rules. “The logic is trust but verify,” John Allen said. “There are no televisions, newspapers or radio at the guesthouse for the conclave – nothing,” said Monsignor Paolo de Nicolo, who was head of the Papal household for three decades. “You can’t even open the windows because many rooms have windows to the exterior world.” Msgr Paolo de Nicolo says there are no televisions, newspapers or radios at the guesthouse for the conclave Everyone working behind the high ******** walls for the conclave has been heavily vetted. Even so, they are barred from communicating with electors. “The cardinals are completely incommunicado,” said Ines San Martin of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the US. “There will just be walkie-talkies for some specific circumstances like, ‘we need a medic,’ or ‘Hey, the Pope has been elected, can someone let the bell-ringers in the Basilica know.'” So what if someone breaks the rules? “There is an oath, and those who do not observe it risk ex-communication,” Msgr De Nicolo says, meaning exclusion from the church. “No one dares to do this.” Cardinal hunting It’s a different matter in the run-up to the conclave. Officially, the cardinals are banned from commenting even now. But from the moment Pope Francis was buried, parts of the Italian press and many visitors turned cardinal-hunters, trying to suss out his most likely successor. They’ve been scouring establishments around the ********, ready to speculate on any sightings and possible alliances. “Wine and Rigatoni: the Cardinals’ Last Suppers”, was one headline in La Repubblica which described the “princes of the church” enjoying “good Roman lunches” before lockdown. Reporters have then been grilling waiters on what they might have overheard. “Nothing,” one of the servers at Roberto’s, a couple of streets back from St Peter’s, told me this week. “They always go quiet whenever we get close.” Reuters Journalists are on the lookout for the cardinals ahead of the conclave The other prime spot to catch a cardinal is beside the basilica itself, next to the curve of columns that embraces the main square. Each morning there’s a huddle of cameras and reporters on the lookout for the men in lace and scarlet robes. There are now close to 250 cardinals in the city, called here from all over the world, although those aged 80 or over are not eligible to vote. As they head into the ******** for their daily congregations to discuss the election, each one is surrounded and bombarded with questions on progress. They’ve given away little in response beyond the “need for unity” or assurances that the conclave will be short. The outside world “The whole idea is for this to be a religious decision, not a political one,” Ines San Martin explains. “We say the Holy Spirit guides the conversation and the vote.” But the Pope heads a huge, wealthy institution with significant moral authority and global sway on everything from conflict resolution to ******* politics. So the man chosen – and his vision and priorities – matter far beyond the ********. Certain Catholic monarchs had a veto on the election up until 1907. Today, voices from all quarters try to influence the debate – most obviously through the media. At one point, Rome’s Il Messaggero chided a presumed front-runner, Italian Cardinal Parolin, for “a sort of self-candidacy”. Then there was a video clip of ********* Cardinal Tagle singing John Lennon’s Imagine, apparently released to dent his popularity. It went viral instead. John Allen says cardinals block out any interference ahead of the vote Meanwhile, a glossy book highlighting some potential contenders is doing the rounds, lauding conservatives like Cardinal Sarah of Guinea for condemning the “contemporary evils” of abortion and the “same-sex agenda”. “There are groups in town who are trying to bang the drum on issues of interest to them,” John Allen says. “The cardinals are aware of this kind of thing, they read the papers. But they will do everything they can to block it out.” “Are there lobbies going on? Yes, like in every election,” Ines San Martin agrees. “But it’s not as loud as I thought it would be.” She argues that is partly because Pope Francis appointed so many new cardinals, including from new places. “Fifty or sixty percent of them don’t even know one another. So even if you were an outside group, trying to have an agenda, it’s very hard even to pick your cardinals to begin with.” Shutting out the noise By Wednesday morning, all the electors should be in place inside the ******** – stripped of their phones and sealed off from the rest of the world. John Allen believes personal preference will dominate over politics, ‘liberal’ or ‘conservative’ factions or the “rattle and hum of public debate”. “I really think the cardinals’ discussions among themselves right now is key,” said Ines San Martin. “A lot have been speaking up for the first time. You never know just how inspiring one of them might be.” Source link #worlds #secret #ballot Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery for 1st time since 2009 – NHL.com Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery for 1st time since 2009 – NHL.com Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery for 1st time since 2009 NHL.comNHL Draft Lottery to be held live on TV, will be ‘really compelling’ for fans NHL.com Breaking News: New York Islanders win 2025 NHL draft lottery and rights to No. 1 overall pick. ESPNPittsburgh Penguins land No. 11 pick in 2025 NHL Draft Lottery CBS NewsWhat’s at stake in NHL Draft Lottery? Why Matthew Schaefer is No. 1 prospect, and who follows The New York Times Source link #Islanders #win #NHL #Draft #Lottery #1st #time #NHL.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pac-Man’s Getting An Official Cookbook Later This Month Pac-Man’s Getting An Official Cookbook Later This Month Video game cookbooks have become quite popular lately, and if you’re in the mood to whip up some meals inspired by the original gaming icon Pac-Man, then you’re in luck. Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook launches on May 13, and preorders are available now for $30 at Amazon. $30 | Releases May 13 This 160-page recipe features over 60 dishes based on the Pac-Man series ranging from Inky’s Wings to Pac-Mac ‘n cheese. Each recipe is presented with step-by-step instructions and full-color photography to guide you through the dish’s preparation. Gallery Pac-Man fans can also look forward to a new Pac-Man Special Edition Wireless Controller from PowerA that looks like it’s wrapped in a level straight out of Pac-Man’s arcade days. This model features some great hardware, like Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, extra customizable buttons, and a three-way lock for triggers. The controller also glows in the dark, and it’s compatible with PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It’s on ***** for $90 (was $100) at Amazon In case you don’t have an appetite for Pac-Man meals, there are several other gaming-themed cookbooks you can check out. For example, there’s the Persona: The Official Cookbook offers dozens of recipes inspired by Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal, and it’ll be released on September 23. Borderlands fans can get a taste of Pandora with the official Eat the Borderlands: One Loader Bot’s Culinary Tour Through Pandora and Beyond cookbook, which will be out on July 29, and preorders are slightly discounted to just $27.89 (was $30) at Amazon. Like the Pac-Man cookbook, the Borderlands version also offers easy-to-prepare meals, as each dish in this hardcover book is accompanied by visual aids. More video game cookbooks Source link #PacMans #Official #Cookbook #Month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Manhunt after ute rams into shop in Sydney’s southwest, starts fire Manhunt after ute rams into shop in Sydney’s southwest, starts fire The search is on for a ute driver who smashed through the front of a shop in the dead of night while residents slept upstairs. Source link #Manhunt #ute #rams #shop #Sydneys #southwest #starts #fire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arthur Hayes Foresees Bitcoin’s Leap To $1 Million, Says Bitcoin Does Best When Money Is Printed Arthur Hayes Foresees Bitcoin’s Leap To $1 Million, Says Bitcoin Does Best When Money Is Printed Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, anticipates that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could potentially reach a value of $1 million by 2028. What Happened: Hayes holds the belief that Bitcoin could reach a seven-figure price in the upcoming years. During an interview, Hayes projected that Bitcoin could hit a price of $1 million by the end of 2028. He said this surge is expected due to the easing of US monetary policy and the growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset. Trending: Trade crypto futures on Plus500 with up to $200 in bonuses — no wallets, just price speculation and free paper trading to practice different strategies. During the interaction, Hayes attributes the potential surge in Bitcoin’s price to the expected easing of US monetary policy. He stated, “we know you’re going to print more money, we know that Bitcoin does best when money is printed.” Hayes also highlighted the US budget deficit, which he anticipates will continue to rise even after the change of administration, as a bullish catalyst for Bitcoin’s potential rise to a price of $1 million. “We know you’re going to print more money, we know that Bitcoin does best when money is printed. I don’t know, I can’t tell you what stock is going to do well, that’s hard. But I can tell you where Bitcoin’s going to go,” Hayes said during the interview. “So the things that drive the budget are only going up and interest on the Treasury debt again is expanding exponentially because even if Trump is successful on his plan, which is 3% deficit by 2028, because of where you started with, the size of the debt, your interest costs are still expanding exponentially,” he said. “So again there’s just no way mathematically, unless they decide we’re going to shut down the government which is not what he’s talking about that they’re going to be able to spend less than Biden,” he added. See Also: Grow your IRA or 401(k) with Crypto – unlock the power of alternative investments including a Crypto IRA within your retirement account. The BitMEX founder also mentioned the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset as another factor that will positively impact the flagship crypto asset. He stated, “We now have an ETF, we now have this narrative in an institutional investor’s mind that, ‘Oh, Bitcoin is not just NASDAQ, high beta. It’s actually a hedge against the fall of American exceptionalism, the fall of the American hegemonic empire, maybe I should own some of this. This is going to do well.'” Why It Matters: Hayes’ prediction comes at a time when Bitcoin’s acceptance is growing globally. The potential easing of US monetary policy, coupled with the increasing adoption of Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, could indeed provide the necessary impetus for Bitcoin’s price to reach the $1 million mark. The continued increase in the US budget deficit could also serve as a catalyst for this surge. However, only time will tell if these factors will indeed propel Bitcoin to the projected seven-figure price. Read Next: Send To MSN: Send to MSN This article Arthur Hayes Foresees Bitcoin’s Leap To $1 Million, Says Bitcoin Does Best When Money Is Printed originally appeared on Benzinga.com Source link #Arthur #Hayes #Foresees #Bitcoins #Leap #Million #Bitcoin #Money #Printed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Where to watch Celtics vs. Knicks: TV channel, Game 1 prediction, pick, live stream for 2025 NBA playoffs – CBS Sports Where to watch Celtics vs. Knicks: TV channel, Game 1 prediction, pick, live stream for 2025 NBA playoffs – CBS Sports Where to watch Celtics vs. Knicks: TV channel, Game 1 prediction, pick, live stream for 2025 NBA playoffs CBS SportsCeltics-Knicks preview: X-factors, predictions and more The New York TimesCeltics vs. Knicks score, Game 1 live updates: Rivalry renewed as Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson square off CBS Sports2025 NBA Playoffs: How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets game tonight Yahoo SportsKendrick Perkins believes Knicks have ‘a shot to win’ series against Celtics Boston.com Source link #watch #Celtics #Knicks #channel #Game #prediction #pick #live #stream #NBA #playoffs #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alberta’s energy industry, government watch nervously as oil prices hit 4-year low Alberta’s energy industry, government watch nervously as oil prices hit 4-year low “This isn’t a crisis for the industry yet. The ******* problem will be for the Alberta government in its deficit.” That’s how Richard Masson, an executive fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, sums up the impact of plummeting oil prices that fell to around $57 U.S. per barrel on Monday — the lowest in four years. While the low prices have also led to drop in gasoline prices, it is the broader economic impact that both industry and government are concerned about. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner delivers the 2024 budget in Edmonton on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. The budget forecast an oil price of $68. per barrel this year, but on Monday the price plunged to near $57. THE ********* PRESS/Jason Franson The government of Alberta forecast a deficit of $5.2 billion for this fiscal year under the expectation that oil prices would average about $68. per barrel of west Texas crude (WTI) — and that’s without knowing the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the Alberta economy. Story continues below advertisement 1:56 Dramatic ****** in global oil prices–Here’s why Canada is watching closely While the selling price for most ********* oil, known as western Canada select (WCS) — which normally sells at a discount compared to WTI — has narrowed in recent months, if the low prices continue, it will put a huge hole in the province’s budget. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Masson estimates for every $1 decline in the price of oil — that lasts one year — it means a $750-million hit to the provincial government’s budget. “It’s one of those things that puts pressure on every government program, and everything that the government wants to do. When they’re facing ******* deficits than they planned,” said Masson. “So these are big numbers, $10 billion deficits.” Asked for a response to the falling oil prices, the office of Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner emailed a statement to Global News, reading, “we budget for the entire fiscal year and we are currently one month into that year. The differential (WCS vs. WTI) remains around $9. compared to the budgeted $17. which will offset some of the revenue lost from lower prices.” Story continues below advertisement The finance minister’s office added, “we will provide an update on our revenue projections in August.” The group known as OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia, has proposed greatly increasing global oil production over the summer, causing oil prices to plummet to their lowest level in four years. Provided to Global News Oil prices have plummeted on expectations that the global economy will slow in reaction to Trump’s trade war, and more recently on news the group of oil producing countries known as OPEC+ and led by Saudi Arabia could boost global oil production by about 2.5 million barrels per day by October — greatly increasing supply at a time demand is on the decline. “The Saudis are a big producer. They have the ability to weather a storm much better than anybody else,” said Masson. Trending Now Canada election: Ontario riding flips to Liberals after validation process ‘They were laughing at me’: Female complainant tells world junior sex assault jury “If they keep on this path, they will end up with a ******* market share for themselves, even though it’s at a lower price, and eventually that will translate into them having a ******* market share when the price goes up again.” Story continues below advertisement 1:40 ‘It’s bad’: Alberta energy sector nervous for slumping oil prices Rory Johnston, an energy market analyst with Toronto-based Commodity Context, said if Saudi Arabia follows through on its threats, prices could plummet even further. “If we get further confirmation that OPEC is going to proceed with this kind of full 2.5 million barrel a day unwind by October, we’re going lower from here,” said Johnston. “It’s almost assured. There’s no way that this current oil market at these current prices can absorb that level of supply without further pain.” While the low oil price will be a challenge for government royalties, Johnston said the ********* oil industry is in relatively good shape to weather the storm. “This is not anywhere near kind of a doomsday scenario for the ********* oil and gas sector,” said Johnston. “But what it likely will mean is that ********* oil production growth last year was one of the strongest in the world. Story continues below advertisement “All else being equal, if these prices persist, I would expect to see that pace of growth begin to slow a little bit.” Johnston said lower oil prices may also have another unexpected benefit, because if the Americans are paying less for ********* oil, it could help lower the Americans’ trade deficit with Canada, which has been a huge complaint of the U.S. president. “If it wasn’t for crude oil, the U.S. has enjoyed a multi-decade trade surplus with Canada,” said Johnston. “All else being equal, lower oil prices is going to mean a lower trade deficit with Canada. “We have seen many, many times that Trump loves to just randomly take credit for things after they’ve happened for other reasons. The oil price could decline, the trade deficit of Canada is going to shrink, Trump could just declare victory then and there, right? More on Money More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 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Three dead, five hurt after Arizona restaurant shooting Three dead, five hurt after Arizona restaurant shooting At least three people are dead and five more are injured after multiple shooters opened fire at an Arizona restaurant, police say. The shooting outside El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse was an “isolated incident,” and authorities believe more than one person fired shots, Glendale Police Department spokesperson Jose Santiago said. Between 200 and 300 people were in attendance at the outdoor venue when the shooting broke out. Santiago said multiple people were being questioned but no arrests had been made and police are still searching for other possible suspects. “Our detectives are trying to narrow down the scope of how many shooters we are dealing with,” Santiago said, adding that detectives were still collecting shell casings outside the restaurant. The dead included a 17-year-old boy and his 21-year-old brother, as well as a 29-year-old man, Santiago said. Police have not released their names. The wounded included a 16-year-old boy who was critically injured and required surgery overnight, but Santiago said he was expected to survive. Other people between the ages of 20 and 23 were injured. In a statement, the restaurant said it was co-operating with the police investigation while trying to make sense of a “heartbreaking event.” “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all affected by this senseless violence,” the statement said. Social media videos shared by the restaurant before the shooting showed people dancing near a stage with a DJ booth. Santiago said event organisers removed a group of people from the venue after they started fighting near the stage. They began shooting at each other just outside of the event, Santiago said. Bystander Lupe Rodriguez said he ran to safety when he heard the gunshots. He was shaken, but said he was grateful that he and his friends survived. “There was a man on the ground, and it didn’t look like he made it,” Rodriguez said. “His father was yelling out his name.” Source link #dead #hurt #Arizona #restaurant #shooting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hegseth Orders 20 Percent Cut in Military’s Senior Ranks Hegseth Orders 20 Percent Cut in Military’s Senior Ranks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 20-percent reduction of four-star officers — the military’s senior ranks — continuing the wide swath of job reductions and firings that have marked his three months at the helm of the Pentagon. In a memo on Monday, Mr. Hegseth also ordered a 10 percent reduction of overall general-level officers in the military, and a 20 percent cut of four-star positions in the National Guard. “Through these measures, we will uphold our position as the most lethal fighting force in the world, achieving peace through strength and ensuring greater efficiency, innovation and preparedness for achieving any challenge that lies ahead,” he said. Mr. Hegseth has already fired a raft of military leaders, many of them people of color and women. He fired the ****** chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.; the first woman to command the Navy, Admiral Lisa Franchetti; and the U.S. military’s representative to the NATO military committee, Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield. Mr. Hegseth is fighting calls for his own firing after disclosing on Signal, a commercial chat app, the flight sequencing for U.S. strikes against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. He has made targeting what he has called a “woke” agenda at the Pentagon one of the signatures of his tenure. Last week he boasted on social media that he had “proudly” canceled a program encouraging more women to take roles in national security. In his memo on Monday laying out the cuts, Mr. Hegseth, a former Fox News weekend anchor, said that “the Department of Defense is committed to ensuring the lethality of U.S. Military Forces to deter threats and, when necessary, achieve a decisive victory.” He added: “A critical step in this process is removing redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership by reducing excess general and flag officer positions.” There are about 800 general-level officers in the military. At the most senior, four-star level, there are 44. It was unclear how Mr. Hegseth planned to cut the positions. Because general officers serve at the pleasure of the president, they can sometimes be easier to fire than lower-ranked service members. Source link #Hegseth #Orders #Percent #Cut #Militarys #Senior #Ranks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in May to Collect Passive Income Every Month 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in May to Collect Passive Income Every Month Agree Realty has grown its 4%-yielding dividend at a 5.5% compound annual rate over the past decade. EPR Properties can grow its more than 7%-yielding payout by around 3% to 4% annually. Stag Industrial has increased its 4.5%-yielding monthly dividend every year since it went public in 2011. Most dividend stocks make quarterly payments. That can make it a bit challenging for those seeking regular passive income to help cover their monthly expenses. You’d need to buy dividend stocks with staggered payment schedules to help align your income with your monthly bills. Image source: Getty Images. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » A much easier option is to invest in monthly dividend stocks. Several companies, most notably real estate investment trusts (REITs), pay their dividends each month, including Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), and Stag Industrial (NYSE: STAG). That trio currently has higher-yielding dividends, making them ideal stocks to buy this May to start collecting passive income each month. Agree Realty’s dividend yield is right around 4%. That’s more than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500, which stands at less than 1.5%. At that rate, every $1,000 invested in the REIT would yield approximately $3.33 in dividend income each month, or roughly $40 per year. The REIT owns a portfolio of retail properties that produces very stable income. It invests in single-tenant properties secured by net leases or ground leases, accounting, respectively, for 89.4% and 10.6% of its annual base rent. Agree Realty partners with financially strong retailers in resilient sectors — think grocery stores, home improvement centers, and tire and auto service locations — with 68.3% having investment-grade credit ratings. Agree Realty has a low dividend payout ratio for a REIT, at 72% of its adjusted funds from operations (FFO) last quarter. That enables it to retain lots of cash to invest in additional income-generating retail properties. The REIT also has a conservative balance sheet, enhancing its ability to continue expanding its portfolio. The company’s growing portfolio supports a steadily rising dividend, with a 5.5% compound annual dividend growth over the past decade. EPR Properties has a higher dividend yield at more than 7%. The REIT focuses on owning experiential properties, such as movie theaters, eat-and-play venues, and attractions. It leases these properties back to operating companies, typically under long-term net leases. Story Continues The company generates plenty of cash to cover that high-yielding payout. It expects its payout ratio to be between 69% and 72% of its FFO as adjusted this year. That gives it a decent cushion while enabling it to retain cash to fund new experiential real estate investments. EPR Properties currently has enough internal funding capacity to invest $200 million to $300 million each year. That investment level will support about 3% to 4% annual FFO per share growth and a similar yearly rise in its dividend. Stag Industrial’s monthly dividend yields 4.5%. The company backs that payout with a diversified industrial real estate portfolio. It signs long-term leases that escalate rents at a low single-digit rate, enabling the REIT to collect a steadily rising income stream. The industrial REIT has a 74% dividend payout ratio. That enables it to generate about $95 million in annual free cash flow after paying dividends, which it uses to help fund new investments. The REIT also has a solid balance sheet, giving it additional financial flexibility. Stag Industrial typically invests a few hundred million dollars in expanding its portfolio each year, with $350 million to $550 million planned for this year. It tends to target properties with value-add upside potential from releasing at a higher rate as legacy contracts expire or completing expansion projects at the site. These investments yield higher returns, contributing to the REIT’s growth. The combination of rental increases and value-enhancing acquisitions has enabled Stag Industrial to increase its dividend every year since it went public in 2011. Agree Realty, EPR Properties, and Stag Industrial all pay higher-yielding monthly dividends backed by income-generating real estate portfolios. The REITs produce more than enough cash flow to cover their payouts, enabling them to invest the excess in expanding their portfolios. That helps grow their rental income, which allows them to increase their monthly dividends. Their combination of yield, growth, and monthly payment schedule makes them ideal dividend stocks to buy for passive income this month. Before you buy stock in EPR Properties, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and EPR Properties wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $623,685!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $701,781!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 906% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 164% for the S&P 500. 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AOC won’t seek top Oversight Committee post AOC won’t seek top Oversight Committee post Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Monday she won’t seek the top Democratic position on the Oversight Committee, citing the caucus’ preference for seniority. ”It’s actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the caucus have not shifted with respect to seniority as much as I think would be necessary, so I believe I’ll be staying put at Energy and Commerce,” the New York progressive told reporters. Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly’s decision to step aside as the top Democrat on the high-profile panel for health reasons has kicked off a quiet scramble to succeed him. Ocasio-Cortez had been seen as a potential candidate after coming up short in a bid for the top Oversight job last year. Source link #AOC #wont #seek #top #Oversight #Committee #post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]