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Trump foreign film tariff proposal floated Trump foreign film tariff proposal floated U.S. President Donald Trump announces the NFL draft will be held in Washington, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters President Donald Trump said Monday that he will ask Hollywood studios if “they’re happy” with his proposal to impose tariffs of 100% percent on foreign-made films. “I’m not looking to hurt the industry, I want to help the industry,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “So we’re going to meet with the industry,” he said. “I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about jobs.” Trump’s comments came a day after he said in a social media post that he was authorizing the Commerce Department and the U.S. trade representative to “immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands.” Trump did not detail how those tariffs would be implemented. But on Monday, White House spokesman Kush Desai said that “no final decision on foreign film tariffs have been made.” Desai also said, “The Administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive to safeguard our country’s national and economic security while Making Hollywood Great Again.” Trump in his remarks later Monday to reporters said that the U.S film industry “has been decimated by other countries taking them out, and also by incompetence, like in Los Angeles, the governor [Gavin Newsom] is a grossly incompetent man, he’s just allowed it to be taken away from.” “Hollywood doesn’t do very much of that business, they have the nice sign, and everything’s good, but they don’t do very much,” Trump said. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Source link #Trump #foreign #film #tariff #proposal #floated Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

President Trump announces 2027 NFL draft will be held on the National Mall – NBC Sports President Trump announces 2027 NFL draft will be held on the National Mall – NBC Sports President Trump announces 2027 NFL draft will be held on the National Mall NBC SportsSource: Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL draft ESPNWashington to host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall, President Donald Trump says AJC.comTrump admin live updates: Trump reveals 2027 NFL draft will be held on National Mall ABC NewsCommanders owner envisions 1 million fans at ’27 NFL draft on the Mall The Washington Post Source link #President #Trump #announces #NFL #draft #held #National #Mall #NBC #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Royals watch Red Arrows flypast marking VE Day 80th anniversary Royals watch Red Arrows flypast marking VE Day 80th anniversary Ruth Comerford & André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Watch: The unseen royal bits from VE Day celebrations Four generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the Red Arrows flypast, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and senior royals watched on as a war-time Lancaster bomber led the 23-strong formation, including Typhoons and the Red Arrows, before waving to crowds below. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, this year is the first landmark Victory in Europe (VE Day) commemoration without any of the royals who stood on the balcony that day 80 years ago. The King is overseeing the events, which span four days, and earlier included a military procession watched by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. PA Media Red Arrows with red, white and blue smoke trails accompanied by Typhoons At noon, the ceremony began with a recitation of Sir Winston Churchill’s famous VE Day speech by actor Timothy Spall. The King and Queen were then joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, to watch a military procession through the capital on Monday. The military procession, including Nato allies and more than 1,300 members of the *** armed forces, made its way from Parliament Square to Buckingham Palace. The King stood and saluted as the procession reached the Queen Victoria Memorial. Later, the King and Queen were joined for the VE Day flypast on the Buckingham Palace balcony by Prince William and Catherine and their children, along with the Princess Royal, her husband Vice Adm Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of Kent – a first cousin of the late queen. A Lancaster bomber – the most successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two – led the VE Day flypast, accompanied by aircraft including fighters jets, transport aircraft and the Red Arrows. The flyover narrowly avoided heavy rainfall as the weather began to change as crowds dispersed. Getty Images This year is the first landmark VE Day commemoration without any of the royals who stood on the balcony alongside Churchill that day, 80 years ago After the display, Prince George joined his parents and the King at a veterans’ tea party at Buckingham Palace, where he and Prince William spoke with 101-year-old Alfred Littlefield who served during D-Day. Samantha Davidson, 57, from Deanmead, Hampshire, said: “The prince said George is very interested in finding out about the veterans. “George even asked my grandfather how old he was during his service.” Veterans and senior politicians enjoyed a selection of finger sandwiches, soup and homemade scotch eggs. The Royal Family is hoping “nothing will detract or distract” from the commemorations, following the Duke of Sussex’s candid interview with the BBC on Friday, in which he discussed his estrangement from his father and desire for reconciliation. A VE Day street party was hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street. Sir Keir Starmer was joined by his wife Lady Starmer as they walked out of No 10 holding a plate of cakes, which he then handed out to some of the guests. PA Media Prince George met veterans at a tea party in Buckingham Palace VE Day was declared on 8 May 1945, after Britain and its allies formally accepted Nazi Germany’s surrender after almost six years of war. At 15:00, the then-Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced World War Two in Europe had come to an end. Spontaneous celebrations erupted across the country, and the late queen and her sister Princess Margaret joined a group of friends to experience the excitement in London. On Monday morning, the excitement began early for Maria and Chris Naynor and their three grandchildren, who left their home in Reading at 05:30 BST to get a prime spot along the Mall – armed with cream tea and **** and tonics. Chris’s father served in the armed forces and was wounded in Dunkirk, and his mother was out celebrating on the streets of London on VE Day in 1945. Maria said it was critical to remember “all the people who gave their lives for freedom” and teach children about it. PA Media The King takes the salute from the military procession To mark the historic event, the Cenotaph in Whitehall has been draped in a large Union flag – the first time the war memorial has been draped in Union Flags since it was unveiled by King George V more than a century ago, in 1920. Watching from the Mall, Grace Gothard, from Mitcham, made her Union Flag dress draped with the Ghanian flag while Satvinder Cubb, from Chingford made a frock made from two “Lest we forget” scarves. Satvinder said they wanted to be in the capital to remember all the people “who fought for us”, as the last generation of World War Two veterans were growing older. She described the message of VE Day as bringing together people from different countries and different age groups to say “why don’t we unite together? Why can’t there be peace?” Grace Gothard and Satvinder Cubb made their outfits for the occasion Street parties were held across the ***, with some councils such as Portsmouth waiving fees to close roads for the celebrations. The Palace of Westminster, the Shard and Lowther Castle in Penrith are among buildings which will be illuminated from 21:00 BST on Tuesday. A service at Westminster Abbey will begin with a national two-minute silence of remembrance on Thursday. Churches and cathedrals across the country will also ring their bells at 18:30 BST. Pubs and bars in England and Wales which usually close at 23:00 BST will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours to celebrate on Thursday. Timothy Spall reads Churchill’s famous victory speech Additional reporting by Mallory Moench and Ashitha Nagesh Source link #Royals #watch #Red #Arrows #flypast #marking #Day #80th #anniversary Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Firecracker’ Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return ‘Firecracker’ Gilbert endorsed for Maroons return Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert is the “firecracker” to nullify the impact of NSW enforcer Liam Martin, which is why one Queensland hard man is promoting his State of Origin recall. The 24-year-old Gilbert last played for the Maroons in game one of 2023 when he dislocated his shoulder. He sat out the season and a ruptured ACL then wiped him out of 2024. Gilbert has led his Dolphins with conviction in 2025 and 17-game Maroons veteran Felise Kaufusi is convinced that, with the Origin series opener on May 28, his Maroons return is not far way. “Absolutely,” Kaufusi said. “He is one of those players that you would pick and have no doubt he will go out and give it his all. I am not one of the selectors but he would definitely be on my radar. “After two back-to-back season-ending injuries it is always going to be tough for someone to come back from that. “The way he is and the way he attacks the game, that’s what you see with Tommy. Whenever he is in our side – whether that is back-row or middle – he goes after it and that is something I love playing alongside, someone that goes after the game.” Kaufusi is of a similar ilk. They don’t call him “hard man” and “enforcer” for no reason. Gilbert is the kind of player admired by Maroons past and present. He’s steely-eyed, with a hint of wild fury on the field in pursuit of the cause. When he talks, he looks straight at you. When he runs, he charges right through you. The Maroons have won both games he played. Kaufusi said Gilbert would also be an antidote to Penrith and NSW firebrand Liam Martin in Origin. “They are both firecrackers in the sense that they both love playing for their state, so I expect nothing less,” Kaufusi said. Queensland coach Billy Slater has a high opinion of Gilbert. He gave him his debut off the bench in 2022 and then in 2023 named him to start in the back row in Adelaide before injury struck with a dislocated shoulder. Dolphins utility Max Plath was in the picture for a Maroons debut this month until he had foot surgery. Slater’s recent praise also included a nod to his opinion of Gilbert. “Max is a bit like his captain at the Dolphins,” Slater told AAP. “I think he has got a great role model in Tom Gilbert. They are cut from the same cloth as real team-first players that set the standards.” Gilbert provides Slater the option of playing him in the middle or on an edge. The Maroons also lost last year’s series, opening up more competition for spots. The Maroons do have several issues bubbling away with regard to the forwards. Their 2023 Wally Lewis Medal winner and North Queensland co-captain Reuben Cotter is suspended for two matches and won’t play again before the Origin series opener. Source link #Firecracker #Gilbert #endorsed #Maroons #return Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for Senate – Politico Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for Senate – Politico Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for Senate PoliticoGeorgia Senate seat would be toss-up between Kemp and Ossoff AJC.comMarjorie Taylor Greene Comes Last in Georgia Senate Poll NewsweekBookman: MTG’s act might play in her district but a statewide race is a fool’s mission Georgia RecorderMTG fuels speculation of 2026 Senate run against Ossoff Washington Examiner Source link #Georgia #Gov #Brian #Kemp #passes #running #Senate #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ukraine claims strike in Russia’s Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion Ukraine claims strike in Russia’s Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion Ukraine said it hit a drone command unit in the Kursk region, amid reports of fresh attempts to cross into Russia. Sunday’s attack on the unit was located near the Russian village of Tyotkino, according to the Ukrainian general staff. Multiple Russian military bloggers also reported that Ukrainian forces had attempted to cross into the village, posting images – as yet unverified by the BBC – of vehicles breaking through tank traps on the border. The reports come after Moscow claimed in April to have regained control of the entire region, nine months after a Ukrainian forces launched a surprise invasion. Kyiv insists it still has soldiers operating across the border. On Monday, Ukrainian forces fired missiles over the border and crossed minefields in special vehicles, according to the bloggers. “The enemy blew up bridges with rockets at night and launched an attack with armoured groups in the morning,” blogger RVvoenkor said according to Reuters news agency. “The mine clearance vehicles began to make passages in the minefields, followed by armoured vehicles with troops. There is a heavy battle going on at the border.” In a statement on Monday, Ukraine said: “Nine months after the start of the Kursk operation, Ukraine’s Defence Forces maintain a military presence on the territory of Russia’s Kursk region.” While there has been no official response from Moscow, some military bloggers have also published maps showing opposing forces attempting to cross the border in two places towards Tyotkino – near where the drone command unit that was hit. Meanwhile, in Sumy – around 12km across the border from Tyotkino in north-eastern Ukraine – local authorities urged people to evacuated from two settlements, Reuters reported. Ukraine originally made its surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024 to create a buffer zone and protect Sumy and surrounding areas, while also hoping to use it as a bargaining chip in future negotiations. Source link #Ukraine #claims #strike #Russias #Kursk #reports #fresh #incursion Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Waymo to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026 Waymo to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026 A Waymo self-driving vehicle seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb. 27, 2025. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Alphabet-owned Waymo and the auto manufacturing giant Magna International plan to double robotaxi production at their new plant in Mesa, Arizona, by the end of 2026, the companies announced Monday. The “Waymo Driver Integration Plant,” a 239,000 square foot facility outside of Phoenix, will assemble over 2,000 Jaguar I-PACE robotaxis, the Alphabet company said in a statement. Waymo will add those self-driving vehicles to its existing fleet that already includes around 1,500 robotaxis. The plant will be, “capable of building tens of thousands of fully autonomous Waymo vehicles per year,” when it is fully built out, Waymo said. The company also said it plans to build its more advanced Geely Zeekr RT robotaxis that feature its “6th-generation Waymo Driver” technology later this year at the plant. Waymo and Magna opened the Mesa plant in October, Forbes reported Monday. The Alphabet-owned company started its commercial robotaxi service in Phoenix in 2020 and now calls the area its domestic manufacturing home. Already, Waymo is conducting 250,000 paid, driverless rides per week across its service areas in Austin, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Phoenix, and the company is planning to begin serving the Atlanta, Miami and Washington, D.C., markets in 2026. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai last month said Waymo has not strictly defined its long-term business model yet, and there is “future optionality around personal ownership” of vehicles equipped with Waymo’s self-driving technology. A week later, Waymo and Toyota announced a preliminary partnership to potentially bring the self-driving tech to personally-owned vehicles. A would-be Waymo competitor, Tesla has said that it plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin in June using the company’s Model Y SUVs and its Unsupervised Full Self-Driving technology. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized Waymo’s approach to driverless tech, saying that the cars by his competitor cost “way more money” than his company’s. Waymo systems employ more sophisticated and expensive sensors than Tesla vehicles do. Waymo vehicles rely on radar and lidar sensors alongside cameras and sonar to get around. Tesla’s systems mostly rely on cameras. However, Waymo has beat Tesla to the market with its robotaxis, and now stands to more than double its U.S. fleet by the end of 2026. Tesla does not yet offer vehicles that are safe to use without a human at the wheel ready to steer or brake at any time. WATCH: Waymo hits more than 250k paid weekly rides Source link #Waymo #double #robotaxi #production #Arizona #plant Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

3 Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Nears $100k Again 3 Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Nears $100k Again The world has gone quiet on cryptocurrency lately as the bulk of attention centers on the potential economic impacts of the trade tariffs rolled out by President Trump. However, just like the stock market, the cryptocurrency asset class has become both correlated and forward-looking, with the outlook standing for the world today, something investors can see in the near lockstep price action between and the index. Recently, in its latest run higher from the tariff scare dips, Bitcoin and the S&P 500 have attempted to reach back to their all-time high prices, if not try to get to brand new highs this time. With this in mind, investors can look for opportunities awaiting new capital in the lateral plays of the cryptocurrency world, as investing in Bitcoin itself can often prove too volatile a ride. Just like gold’s price influences the bottom-line profits of gold miners, Bitcoin’s price influences the earnings power (and valuation) of a few technology stocks. Names like Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:), Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:) Inc., and even CleanSpark (NASDAQ:) Inc. now stand in front of a new potential bull run in their stock prices, driven by the recovery rally of the cryptocurrency benchmark, which is Bitcoin. 1. MARA Stock: The Price Action Leader in The Pack The most sincere and transparent indicator that financial markets can give investors is price action because it only represents the current consensus view of the future outlook in an index or specific company. Knowing that both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 are pricing in a potential tariff deal resolution, investors can now drill down to find better opportunities. Another truth about the market is that it will typically start to look at the ******* companies first regarding market capitalization. This is where MARA stock starts to lead the way, as it has left behind the definition of a bear market (20% sell-off from highs). It is the biggest on this list, with a $4.2 billion market capitalization. Investors can take this dynamic as a subtle message, one that implies this stock might be the one to lead (and keep leading) the pack in this cryptocurrency bull run. Understanding the fabric of the market as their full-time job, Wall Street analysts have recently come to the table to reiterate the belief that this will be the likely leader in the coming months. HC Wainwright, in particular, reiterated their Buy rating on MARA stock as of late April 2025 while the markets were still in the midst of peak volatility driven by tariff uncertainty. This time, they also placed a valuation of up to $28 per share on the stock, calling for it to rally by as much as 93.2% from where it trades today. 2. Bottoming Begins at Riot Platforms Over the past month, the signs coming out of Bitcoin and MARA stock have spilled over into the smaller names in the space, as is typically the case. Now that Riot Platforms stock has fallen to only 53% of its 52-week high, some bearish traders decided that the juice isn’t worth the squeeze in being short this stock and the industry as a whole. This is why investors can note that Riot Platforms’ short interest has declined by as much as 2.6% this past month alone, a clear sign of bearish capitulation as these short sellers understand that risk-reward ratios now favor the bold buyers in the stock today. Like MARA stock, some Wall Street analysts have come together to give retail traders a view of what Riot Platforms stock might hold for them in the future. Particularly those at Piper Sandler after they placed a $18 price target on the company as of late April 2025, which would call for just over 100% upside potential compared to today’s low price. The trend is starting to become clear for these lateral cryptocurrency plays. The theme seems to be centered around triple-digit upside as the benchmark continues to reach higher highs. 3. Upside Tail Risk Is CleanSpark’s Advantage This is the most discounted name on today’s list, trading at only 43% of its 52-week high, which likely also creates the biggest upside tail risk in this new cryptocurrency bull run. Some institutions have started to catch up to this theme, as seen in the net $34 million worth of institutional buying over the current quarter. A new conviction to buy this beaten-down Bitcoin miner aligns with the broader thesis that Bitcoin’s higher prices will likely help these names deliver better-than-expected earnings, driving their prices higher. However, regarding CleanSpark, most returns are on today’s list. With Wall Street analysts’ consensus price target set at $21.6 per share, investors can expect a net implied run of up to 144.9% from today’s low, crystallizing the view of a potential upside tail risk in a stock that likely has already priced in all its downside at these levels. Original Post Source link #Stocks #Watch #Bitcoin #Nears #100k Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Arsenal stalling at wrong time in WSL: ‘We need to take a look at ourselves,’ says Caitlin Foord Arsenal stalling at wrong time in WSL: ‘We need to take a look at ourselves,’ says Caitlin Foord Arsenal know better than most what a difference a week can make. Seven days ago Renee Slegers’ side were basking in the glow of a remarkable 4-1 away victory over Lyon that sent them to a first Women’s Champions League final in 18 years. Fast forward to Monday and Arsenal are investigating exactly how they lost 5-2 and 4-2 to Aston Villa and Brighton respectively in back-to-back league games. While the defeat at Villa Park was unexpected, it was perhaps somewhat understandable. Slegers made seven changes from the team that beat Lyon, and the result was a shaky and disjointed performance. Worringly, the side that collapsed against Brighton was similar to the one that conquered one of Europe’s great teams. “We wanted to bounce back and turn that game around, and the same thing has happened to us again,” Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord told Sky Sports. “It’s not good enough all round and we need to take a look at ourselves individually and as a team. We can’t let that happen again this weekend.” While Fran Kirby and Jelena Cankovic both scored stunners for the hosts, Brighton’s third and fourth goals came directly from defensive lapses. Arsenal have shipped nine goals in their past two WSL games after conceding 14 in their previous 19 outings. While they forced Brighton goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley into 10 saves, they couldn’t recover. “In the last two WSL games we conceded nine goals in and we said as a team we don’t think it’s acceptable,” Slegers added. “We of course don’t want this to happen. There are different reasons. The Villa game was different. We came from something else and the goals we conceded were different. “We need to learn two very tough lessons coming off a big success. We have to learn. It’s part of being a top team. This can’t happen to us, so we have to find solutions and move forward.” Source link #Arsenal #stalling #wrong #time #WSL #Caitlin #Foord Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cummins treble in vain as rain ends Sunrisers IPL hopes Cummins treble in vain as rain ends Sunrisers IPL hopes Pat Cummins has delivered one of the finest opening spells of this season’s Indian Premier League in a captain’s performance, then watched the rain end his team’s campaign just as their survival hopes began to flicker. Sunrisers Hyderabad needed a thumping win over Delhi Capitals to keep alive their slim chance of making the play-offs, and thanks to Cummins thought they would gain it. The *********** captain took 3-19 off four overs, ripping out the Delhi Capitals top order in a devastating opening spell, but it was all in vain as, after restricting the visitors to 7-133, Sunrisers never took strike. That robbed spectators and viewers of the chance to see Travis Head taking on Mitch Starc, and meant Sunrisers, last year’s finalists, are now mathematically out of the competition with three matches still to play. Capitals, having escaped with a unlikely point, are still in the mix but need to reverse their stuttering form with two wins from their last seven matches. Having won the toss and chosen to bowl Cummins took a wicket off the opening ball of each of his first three overs, all caught by wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan. He dismissed Karun Nair feathering the first ball of the innings. In his second over fellow opener and dangerman Faf du Plessis was snared for three swinging and edging. Then, in Cummins’ third, Abishek Porel went for eight, athletically caught by Kishan running to backward square leg as the batter looped up a legside shot. That left Capitals 3-15, and Cummins had not finished there, running back at mid-off to superbly catch opposition captain Axar Patel (6) off Harshal Patel. When KL Rahul (10) also perished cheaply Capitals were 5-29 and in deep trouble, but Tristan Stubbs (41 no off 36) and Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26 replacing Porel) guided them to a still modest but at least respectable total. Sunrisers will have fancied their chances of knocking off the runs in good time to improve their net-run-rate, but rain in Hyderabad meant they never had the chance. Source link #Cummins #treble #vain #rain #ends #Sunrisers #IPL #hopes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A judge used Trump’s own words to expose his real agenda A judge used Trump’s own words to expose his real agenda In issuing a permanent injunction halting the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie, U.S. Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the order singled out Perkins Coie based on the content of its speech and actions. To conclude that the order infringed upon the First Amendment rights of Perkins Coie and its clients, Howell unsurprisingly relied upon the text of the president’s order and the accompanying “fact sheet” from his administration. But she also did something else far more unusual: Howell used Trump’s subsequent agreements with other firms — and his boasts about them — as evidence against his administration. Trump’s order limited Perkins Coie’s lawyers access to government buildings, revoked their security clearances and ordered federal agencies to terminate contracts with the firm. One of Perkins Coie’s claims in its lawsuit was that this punishment was in retaliation for stances that the firm has taken over the years, including its representation of Hillary Clinton and her 2016 campaign for president. The firm showed that it already had lost clients as a result of the order and that it was likely to lose many more if the judge did not permanently halt the enforcement of the order. In determining whether Trump’s order was “unconstitutional retaliation for plaintiff’s First Amendment protected activity,” Howell accepted the firm’s allegations that it had lost business — which the administration did not contest. But she also went further, turning to the administration’s deals with other law firms. For Howell, a critical element in her assessment of whether the administration’s actions were punitive and retaliatory was the fact that those who entered into agreements with the administration were spared similar harms, with the administration either refraining from issuing orders punishing those firms or even withdrawing orders previously issued. It wasn’t just the deals that caught the judge’s eye, but the president and his staff’s bragging about the agreements. For Howell, this made it evident that the punishment was the very point of the White House’s actions in the first place. In addition to noting the White House’s promotion of the agreements with these other firms, Howell also referenced the president’s own statements on the issue. She quoted, for example, his remarks at an event in early April: Have you noticed that lots of law firms have been signing up with Trump? $100 million, another $100 million, for damages that they’ve done. But they give you $100 million and then they announce, ‘We have done nothing wrong.’ And I agree, they’ve done nothing wrong. But what the hell, they’ve given me a lot of money considering they’ve done nothing wrong. Powell also cited Trump and adviser Stephen Miller’s remarks during the signing of an order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey. At the event, Trump asked Miller to share the value of free legal work secured from the deals with other law firms. “The numbers are adding up. We’re going to be close to a billion soon,” Miller replied. “As to the Susman EO he had just signed,” Howell wrote, “President Trump then said, ‘this one, we’re just starting the process with this one.’” Although the “precise terms of these deals” are “somewhat fuzzy,” Howell wrote, “what is clear is that the Trump White House has publicly touted the negotiated deals reached with various law firms, and equally clear is that those deal-making firms have been spared, or had revoked, an Executive Order targeting them.” The government’s promotion of those deals provided Howell with further evidence that President Trump was clearly singling out firms for retribution based on whether they entered agreements with the administration or not. Perhaps Judge Howell’s decision would have been the same had Trump not trumpeted certain firms bending the knee to him. But this president and this administration could not help themselves. They just had to brag — and Howell used their own words against them. This article was originally published on MSNBC.com Source link #judge #Trumps #words #expose #real #agenda Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Review – Captain Blood (PC) | WayTooManyGames Review – Captain Blood (PC) | WayTooManyGames WTMG’s Leo Faria: “I had a fun time with Captain Blood even if it’s clearly dated. For a forgotten game that should have been released back during the end of the Bush administration, the idea still feels fresh to this day. A pirate-themed God of War clone was appealing back then, and still is now. Just bear in mind the quality of life enhancements you’d expect from the 2020s aren’t featured in this game, and that it wouldn’t have even been a masterpiece for its intended generation of consoles. If that’s okay to you, then go for it. Hacking and slashing in pirate times will never get old.” Source link #Review #Captain #Blood #WayTooManyGames Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

20 state attorneys general sue Trump admin to restore health agencies – NBC News 20 state attorneys general sue Trump admin to restore health agencies – NBC News 20 state attorneys general sue Trump admin to restore health agencies NBC NewsStates Sue Over Trump Administration Cutbacks at H.H.S. The New York Times19 states sue RFK Jr., Trump administration for overhauling HHS and staff cuts USA TodayCalifornia, other states sue to block Trump administration cuts to health department Los Angeles TimesPlatkin Sues to Stop Trump Administration’s Unlawful Dismantling of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Insider NJ Source link #state #attorneys #general #sue #Trump #admin #restore #health #agencies #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

53-year-old Soviet spacecraft set to ******-land on Earth this week – National 53-year-old Soviet spacecraft set to ******-land on Earth this week – National A spacecraft once launched by the now-dissolved Soviet Union is expected to make an uncontrolled ****** landing on Earth this month, but space debris-tracking experts say it’s too soon to determine exactly where the landing spot will be or if it poses any risks. The craft, called Kosmos 482, was launched in 1972 with the intended destination of Venus. However, a rocket malfunction kept the probe inside of Earth’s orbit and it’s been stuck there, gradually decaying for more than 50 years. Dutch scientist Marco Langbroek, with Delft University of Technology, told The Associated Press that while the mass of metal weighs about half a ton, it’s relatively small. There’s a chance it will break up on re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, but even if it doesn’t, “the risk is similar to that of a random meteorite fall, several of which happen each year. You run a ******* risk of getting hit by lightning in your lifetime,” Langbroek said. Story continues below advertisement The chance of the spacecraft hitting someone or something “cannot be completely excluded.” 2:00 Space junk fell on a ********* farm and SpaceX wants it back, but who’s liable? Previous Video Next Video Langbroek told Space.com that he pegs the current forecast for its re-entry for May 10, plus or minus a couple of days on either side. He estimates that Kosmos 482 will land with an impact velocity of approximately 242 km/h. 1/xNew update of the #Kosmos 482 Descent Craft #reentry forecast based on new orbit update: May 10 +/- 1.5 days.Details in the updated blog post (link in next tweet) pic.twitter.com/C4as3Tmwjb — Dr Marco Langbroek (@Marco_Langbroek) May 5, 2025 Story continues below advertisement After the craft was originally launched, most of it returned to Earth within a decade. Researchers believe the landing capsule — a spherical object about one metre in diameter — has been circling the world in a highly elliptical orbit for the past 53 years, gradually dropping in altitude. Trending Now Calgary man who fatally stabbed fitness instructor found guilty ‘They were laughing at me’: Female complainant tells world junior sex assault jury Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. In the 1970s, the highest point of the orbit was almost 10,000 kilometres above Earth’s surface, but now it’s below 400 kilometres and rapidly dropping. There are concerns that after more than half a century in orbit, both the heat shield and parachute may be compromised or out of order. A failure in the heat shield would be preferable, Jonathan McDowell with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics told AP in an email, explaining that the spacecraft would burn up in its dive through the atmosphere. If the heat shield holds, he said, “it’ll re-enter intact and you have a half-ton metal object falling from the sky.” The spacecraft could re-enter anywhere between 51.7 degrees north and south latitude — as far north as Edmonton, Alta., and almost all the way down to South America’s Cape *****. But since most of the planet is water, “chances are good it will indeed end up in some ocean,” Langbroek said. 2:10 Deadly risks of falling space junk on the rise according to ********* study &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #53yearold #Soviet #spacecraft #set #crashland #Earth #week #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump ‘Honors’ Cinco De Mayo By Reposting Infamous 2016 Tweet Trump ‘Honors’ Cinco De Mayo By Reposting Infamous 2016 Tweet Donald Trump decided to celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Monday by reminding people he doesn’t particularly care about or appreciate ******** culture. The president took to X to repost an infamous photo taken on May 5, 2016, during his first presidential campaign when he was promising to keep Mexicans out of the U.S. via a big wall while claiming, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” The post was basically a commercial for Trump Tower and featured a picture of the then-future president eating a taco bowl with the caption, “Happy Cinco de Mayo! The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill. I love Hispanics!” The original post was heavily mocked ― as was the actual taco bowl which Business Insider described in a review inspired by Trump’s photo as “bland,” “goopy,” “underseasoned,” and “mediocre.” Still, considering Trump’s current administration has been amping up the xenophobia along with deportations, it’s probably no surprise he decided to troll Americans by reupping the taco bowl post. “This was so wonderful, 9 years ago today!” he wrote. And, yes, he got the attention he craved. Thanks for asking. Related… Source link #Trump #Honors #Cinco #Mayo #Reposting #Infamous #Tweet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

OpenAI says nonprofit retain control of company, bowing to pressure OpenAI says nonprofit retain control of company, bowing to pressure Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is seen through glass, during an event on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, France, on Feb. 11, 2025. Aurelien Morissard | Via Reuters OpenAI on Monday bowed to pressure from civic leaders and ex-employees, announcing its nonprofit would retain control of the company even as it restructures into a public benefit corporation. In a zoom call with reporters on Monday, OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor said they had had discussions with the attorneys general of California and Delaware before deciding on the change. “The TLDR is that with the structure we’re contemplating, the not-for-profit will remain in control of OpenAI,” Taylor said. “We will be converting the limited liability company, that is a subsidiary of that nonprofit, to a public benefit corporation. By doing so, it will change the equity structure of that company so that employees, investors and the not-for-profit can own equity in that PBC.” Taylor said they had commissioned outside financial advisors to advise OpenAI on the recapitalization and declined to share how much of a stake the nonprofit would have in the company. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on the call that he was “very happy that the nonprofit and the PBC will have the same mission,” Altman said, mentioning that the board and stakeholders agreed with the decision.” When asked whether the changes would affect Elon Musk’s ongoing legal battle against the company, Altman said, “We are obsessed with our mission and what it takes to fulfill that. You all are obsessed with Elon, that’s your job — like, more power to you. But we are here to think about our mission and figure out how to enable that. And that mission has not changed.” This is breaking news. Check back for updates. Source link #OpenAI #nonprofit #retain #control #company #bowing #pressure Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump set to announce the 2027 NFL draft will be in Washington — possibly on the National Mall – NBC News Trump set to announce the 2027 NFL draft will be in Washington — possibly on the National Mall – NBC News Trump set to announce the 2027 NFL draft will be in Washington — possibly on the National Mall NBC NewsScoop: Trump plans to announce D.C. will host 2027 NFL Draft AxiosThree things to know about NFL Draft heading to Washington, D.C., plus ranking every NFC team post-draft CBS SportsTrump admin live updates: Trump reveals 2027 NFL draft will be held on National Mall ABC NewsSource: Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL draft ESPN Source link #Trump #set #announce #NFL #draft #Washington #possibly #National #Mall #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Preview (PS4)- A Cutting Edge Remaster? – PlayStation Universe Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Preview (PS4)- A Cutting Edge Remaster? – PlayStation Universe Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny marks the return of the beloved franchise after a long wait, and fans might soon have a new game to celebrate. But before that, Capcom is bringing back Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny as a remaster for PC and consoles. At first glance, it might seem like an easy cash grab, but if you’re a fan, there’s a lot to love here. Source link #Onimusha #Samurais #Destiny #Preview #PS4 #Cutting #Edge #Remaster #PlayStation #Universe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former National Weather Service leaders warn about “loss of life” from NOAA cuts Former National Weather Service leaders warn about “loss of life” from NOAA cuts The five living former National Weather Service leaders wrote and released an open letter to the American people warning about the impact of staffing and program cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, saying their “worst nightmare” is the cuts will lead to “needless loss of life.” Since the beginning of the year, more than 550 employees have left the National Weather Service, leaving it down 10% of its staffing levels ahead of hurricane season and the busiest time of year. And the proposed budget released by the White House will cut NOAA, the parent agency of the National Weather Service, by nearly 30%, virtually eliminating NOAA’s research functions for weather, limiting ocean data observations and decreasing funding for new satellites, they said. The five signatories — Louis Uccellini, Jack Hayes, Brigadier General D.L. Johnson, Brigadier General John J. Kelly Jr. and E.W. (Joe) Friday — worked under both Republican and Democratic administrations. “Our worst nightmare is that weather forecast offices will be so understaffed that there will be needless loss of life,” their letter said. “We know that’s a nightmare shared by those on the forecasting front lines — and by the people who depend on their efforts.” Some forecast offices might be so short-staffed they have to function only part-time, they warned. “The Houston office has lost all three of its senior meteorologists,” Friday told CBS News. “We have many offices across the country that are now having to close at night because they don’t have sufficient staff,” he said. Friday pointed to the Easter-weekend storms and floods in Oklahoma that killed two people, which he said could have been forecasted better. “Those are things that are going to happen with more and more stress on the organization,” he said. Friday said they hope to impress the urgency of the situation upon congressional leaders and the public. “It is very unusual that all five of us former directors have agreed upon anything,” said Friday, who is 86 years old and retired, living in Oklahoma. But collectively, the group felt it was important to the organization and science to share the message, he said. Specifically, the former NWS directors warned that staffing cuts could have ramifications for airplanes that can’t fly without accurate weather observations and forecasts, and ships that rely on storm forecasts to avoid dangerous high seas. Farmers also rely on seasonal forecasts to plant and harvest, they noted. “As former directors of the National Weather Service, we know firsthand what it takes to make accurate forecasts happen and we stand united against the loss of staff and resources at NWS and are deeply concerned about NOAA as a whole. Join us and raise your voice too,” the letter said. The president’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget would make cuts to the majority of federal agencies, with the average cut being around 35%, according to the White House. It increases spending for the Pentagon and border security. Congress is ultimately responsible for crafting and passing a budget. According to the proposed budget, NOAA could see more than $1.5-billion in cuts, mostly targeting climate-based research and data collection. But attempting to terminate any activity related to climate will also impact the ability to collect weather data. Tracy J. Wholf Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. Source link #National #Weather #Service #leaders #warn #loss #life #NOAA #cuts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Geraldton hockey round one wrap: Rovers pip Yacht Club in stalwart Warrick Sullivan’s 300th game Geraldton hockey round one wrap: Rovers pip Yacht Club in stalwart Warrick Sullivan’s 300th game The Geraldton Hockey Association season kicked off over the weekend with Rovers scoring a narrow win over Yacht Club, getting their season started on the right foot in stalwart’s Warrick Sullivan’s 300th game. Source link #Geraldton #hockey #wrap #Rovers #pip #Yacht #Club #stalwart #Warrick #Sullivans #300th #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gears of War: Reloaded Comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5 and Steam Gears of War: Reloaded Comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5 and Steam Gears of War: Reloaded is a celebration of one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Featuring 4K resolution, 120 FPS support, and the ultimate multiplayer experience with cross-progression and cross-play, across all platforms, this is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all. Source link #Gears #War #Reloaded #Xbox #Series #Xbox #Xbox #Cloud #Gaming #PlayStation #Steam Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man killed in Cohasset MBTA train strike identified Man killed in Cohasset MBTA train strike identified The man who was hit and killed by an MBTA train in Cohasset on Saturday morning has been identified. John F. Canney, 78, of Cohasset, was identified by the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office as the man who was killed. Canney was in a pickup truck at the Beechwood Street railroad crossing at around 11:20 a.m. on Saturday when he was struck by an MBTA commuter rail train, according to the Cohasset Police Department. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Canney was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His truck — a 2015 GMC — was a total loss after the collision. The incident is still under investigation as of Monday, the district attorney’s office said. This is the second MBTA commuter rail ****** in four days that has resulted in a fatality. On Wednesday, April 30, a woman was killed after she drove an SUV onto Commuter Rail train tracks in Abington. The SUV collided with the train, according to authorities. More News Source link #Man #killed #Cohasset #MBTA #train #strike #identified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Warning or Opportunity After Super Micro Computer’s Earnings Warning or Opportunity After Super Micro Computer’s Earnings Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:) Inc. have been on a roller coaster of a ride over the past 12 months, swinging by triple-digit percentage points due to company-specific speculation and industry-wide uncertainties impacting future expectations of the business fundamentals. Some of these uncertainties have been cleared, while others seem to still have a negative effect on the way the market views the company today. The most recent catalyst creating a cloud of uncertainty in Super Micro Computer’s future came in the form of trade tariffs rolled out by President Trump in the United States. This factor centered negative attention on the technology sector, as the trade dynamics for chips coming in and out of China and the broader Asian region will likely affect the trend for artificial intelligence development shortly. That being said, Super Micro Computer made new announcements and rolled out preliminary financial figures that act as both a potential warning and a potential sign of better things to come in the future. There’s a different side to the same coin, and it will all depend on the risk appetite investors (and markets) bring to the table regarding this company and the broader sector. What These Figures Imply for Super Micro Computer Starting with the warnings from Super Micro Computer’s numbers, there are a few items to worry about as a buyer and a shareholder. The first is the lower guidance for revenues and earnings per share (EPS), mostly for the latter, as the company now expects to see half of the previous forecast. Understanding that EPS is one of the major fundamental drivers in all price action for a stock, investors can now begin to understand why shares of Super Micro Computer fell by just over 10% during the week of the preliminary results being released, as nonbelievers and cautious investors started to take some of these risks into account. However, there’s a bright side to all of this as well, and it begins with the fact that the company now has figures to report, steering speculation away from previous accusations of accounting fraud and another potential delay in filings now that the company has implemented a new accounting team and an auditor. With this in mind, it seems the company is getting its financial affairs in order before the next quarter is filed and released, but there’s another hint in this latest report. The company credits the lower revenue and EPS figures to outside factors that seem more of a reality than an excuse. Management mentioned that the reason behind these lower outlooks is that new orders are being rolled out until the next quarter, as customers are wary about making any capital-intensive decisions during an uncertain macroeconomic environment caused by trade tariffs. Some of the ******* names in the technology space have hinted at sharing some of these issues as well, so crowds can understand that this is not a company-specific issue within Super Micro Computer but rather an industry-wide complication that will inevitably be resolved. What’s The Market’s Take on The Future? While the current price action in the stock won’t give the bulls any credit when it comes to evidence of better times ahead, the other side of the equation (the bears) can provide a bit more clarity as to how they feel about the stock today. Over the past month, 10.8% of Super Micro Computer’s short interest was removed from the overall float. Investors can take away from this the fact that short sellers are realizing that the current downside profile is minimal compared to what the stock could do in a potential upside move. But the question is what sort of upside could be expected from this stock now that the bearish traders are starting to give up on their views. That’s a question for Wall Street analysts to answer, and a beginning can be the current consensus price target, which is set for up to $48.7 per share and calls for a net implied rally of just under 50% to deliver investors into much better territory of acceptance into better uptrends moving forward. Zooming out a bit more, investors need to understand that the tailwinds present for data center demand and implementation are the same tailwinds at play for some of the industry’s ******* names. Some have already reported favorable earnings and outlooks regarding further artificial intelligence developments and adoption rates. With this in mind, the gap to be filled on the upside is much larger than the gaps to be considered for the downside potential, creating the asymmetric opportunity that gives traders the paycheck they hunt for all year. Original Post Source link #Warning #Opportunity #Super #Micro #Computers #Earnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

These 6 Republican ‘red lines’ could complicate Trump’s policy plans – The Washington Post These 6 Republican ‘red lines’ could complicate Trump’s policy plans – The Washington Post These 6 Republican ‘red lines’ could complicate Trump’s policy plans The Washington PostHouse Republicans set flurry of meetings on GOP megabill PoliticoGOP leaders find new major holiday deadline for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ amid Medicaid, tax divisions Fox NewsThe ‘Significant Risk’ That Republicans Tank the Economy The AtlanticSenate prepares to change the House’s ‘big, beautiful’ Trump bill Semafor Source link #Republican #red #lines #complicate #Trumps #policy #plans #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amazon: Why The Great Comeback Rally Could Be About to Begin Amazon: Why The Great Comeback Rally Could Be About to Begin Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:) closed out last week just under the $190 mark, following a much-anticipated earnings report that, while beating expectations on both revenue and EPS, came with cautious guidance that initially held shares back from breaking higher. Still, the stock’s price action into the weekend told a different story. After a brief dip on Friday morning, Amazon rebounded and ended the session strong, finishing near the day’s high. That kind of reversal is often a sign that buyers are stepping in, and with shares still down more than 20% from February’s all-time high, the setup is starting to look compelling. Amazon Smashed Analyst Expectations Q1 results were solid across the board. Revenue was up nearly 9% year-over-year, easily beating consensus estimates by $580 million, while their GAAP EPS print was also hot. The core Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, the company’s most profitable, posted 17% year-over-year growth, despite headwinds from tariffs and broader macro uncertainty. Importantly, operating income rose 221% from the same quarter a year ago, another sign of Amazon’s improving profitability story. Even with the company facing pressures from foreign exchange impacts and evolving global trade policy, the ability to post numbers like these shows why Amazon continues to stand out in big tech. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to scale advantages and speed, cornerstones of its retail dominance, which helped it emerge stronger from past periods of uncertainty. For investors, it’s clear that Amazon continues to execute at a high level, and Wall Street has taken note. Analysts Are Overwhelmingly Bullish One of the strongest signals for potential upside is the sheer volume of bullish analyst activity. Throughout April and into early May, firms like UBS, Oppenheimer, and Goldman Sachs all reiterated their Buy or Overweight ratings on the stock. Amazon.com Stock Forecast 12-Month Stock Price Forecast: $243.55 30.09% Upside Moderate Buy Based on 47 Analyst Ratings Current Price: $187.22 High Forecast: $290.00 Average Forecast: $243.55 Low Forecast: $186.00 Last Friday alone, the likes of Royal Bank of Canada and Piper Sandler issued bullish calls, too, with fresh price targets ranging up to $280, implying as much as a 45% upside from current levels. Even analysts who trimmed their targets slightly, such as Evercore ISI’s Mark Mahaney, continue to see Amazon as their top large-cap pick. Their thesis hinges on AWS accelerating into the back half of the year, helped by easing supply constraints and rising demand for AI-related infrastructure. Add in potential Prime subscription price increases and a growing monetization opportunity for Alexa and Project Kuiper, and you have a long list of tailwinds supporting the bull case. It’s also worth noting that Amazon’s valuation remains compelling relative to other mega-cap tech names. With a forward P/E still sitting below historical averages and below many peers, the case for multiple expansion is easy to make if sentiment improves and momentum kicks in. Technicals Suggest the Tide May Be Turning Like with other tech giants, from a technical perspective, Amazon’s recent performance is encouraging. Shares have now rebounded 17% from their early-April multi-year low, and more importantly, they’ve been putting in a series of higher highs and higher lows. That pattern, especially after a long downtrend, often signals a change in momentum. The stock’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has climbed steadily out of oversold territory, and the MACD has shown consistent bullish signals since the bottom of April. Volume on up days has also been noticeably stronger than on down days, which supports the case that institutional buyers are starting to rebuild positions. Combine these technical developments with Amazon’s strong earnings print and analyst support, and you’re looking at a stock that could be coiling for a breakout. One Note of Caution Despite all this optimism, Amazon’s guidance for the current quarter was cautious, and that’s something investors need to watch. Management forecasted Q2 revenue of $159 to $164 billion, roughly in line with consensus but at the lower end. While those explanations are reasonable, they may not be enough to inspire immediate confidence among more skeptical investors, especially given how long it’s taken for the stock to regain its footing. If Amazon fails to build on its current momentum over the next few sessions, it could signal that Wall Street is still hesitant to fully reprice the stock higher. Original Post Source link #Amazon #Great #Comeback #Rally Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]