Pelican Press

WAFL 2025: Luckless Perth midfielder Sam Simpson to miss a month after injuring hamstring in Subiaco victory WAFL 2025: Luckless Perth midfielder Sam Simpson to miss a month after injuring hamstring in Subiaco victory Luckless Perth midfielder Sam Simpson has once again been sidelined with a soft tissue injury. Source link #WAFL #Luckless #Perth #midfielder #Sam #Simpson #month #injuring #hamstring #Subiaco #victory Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Forget The Stock Market’s Tariff Turmoil. Trump’s Next 100 Days Could Bring A Bullish Trifecta That Reignites Demand, Expert Says Forget The Stock Market’s Tariff Turmoil. Trump’s Next 100 Days Could Bring A Bullish Trifecta That Reignites Demand, Expert Says Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A historic divergence is unfolding across asset classes, with gold surging to its best presidential-term start since Gerald Ford while U.S. stocks post their worst performance since the same era, and Bank of America’s chief strategist Michael Hartnett says investors are increasingly betting on policy shifts to rescue the market from soft macroeconomic headwinds. In a note shared Friday, Hartnett outlined how the “second 100 days” of Donald Trump’s 2025 presidency could bring a pivot toward lower tariffs, lower rates and lower taxes — a bullish trifecta for risk assets. That shift, he said, could revive appetite for equities, even as recession signals persist in the economic data. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — you can become an investor for $0.80 per share today. Just a week ago, Hartnett said a sustainable bull market would need three things: lower Treasury yields under 4%, consistent earnings growth above 5%, and a meaningful U.S.-China tariff rollback. His strategy remained: “Stay BIG, sell rips” — favoring bonds, international stocks and gold while fading rallies in U.S. equities. Gold is the standout performer year to date, up 22%, marking its best opening 100 days since the Ford administration. In contrast, the S&P 500 is down 0.3%, its worst kickoff since the 1970s, while the U.S. dollar has tumbled 7.6%, logging its steepest slide since the Nixon era. Notably, gold – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD) – logged its fifth straight month of outperformance versus stocks in April, notching both the longest streak since 2009 and the strongest since 2011. Hartnett attributed the initial market moves to headline-grabbing developments like artificial intelligence excitement, crypto speculation, NATO tensions and “Liberation Day” trades. Yet, these trades are now “unwinding significantly,” he said, as attention shifts to potential Trump-era economic policies in the pipeline. See Also: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: Schedule your free call with a financial advisor to start your financial journey – no cost, no obligation. Treasury yields are reflecting expectations of easier monetary policy. The 2-year Treasury yield has fallen 70 basis points since Trump’s Inauguration Day, oil is down 20%, and the U.S. dollar is weakening. These moves, combined with strong capital expenditures in AI — tracking at $320 billion for 2025 — are helping to cushion the blow from deteriorating economic indicators. Soft macro data is still troubling: GDP forecasts for 2026 have dropped to 1.5% from 2%, oil has plunged 56% since the Russia-Ukraine shock and 17% since “Liberation Day,” and consumer sentiment remains weak. Yet, Hartnett said as long as the U.S. labor market holds up — with no significant cracks in payrolls — recession fears may be premature. April employment growth soared by 177,000, according to official statistics released Friday, topping estimates of 130,000. Read Next: Image: Shutterstock Send To MSN: Send to MSN This article Forget The Stock Market’s Tariff Turmoil. Trump’s Next 100 Days Could Bring A Bullish Trifecta That Reignites Demand, Expert Says originally appeared on Benzinga.com Source link #Forget #Stock #Markets #Tariff #Turmoil #Trumps #Days #Bring #Bullish #Trifecta #Reignites #Demand #Expert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

55 billion tons of iron uncovered, this colossal treasure is worth trillions and could shake up the global economic balance. – Farmingdale Observer 55 billion tons of iron uncovered, this colossal treasure is worth trillions and could shake up the global economic balance. – Farmingdale Observer 55 billion tons of iron uncovered, this colossal treasure is worth trillions and could shake up the global economic balance. Farmingdale Observer Source link #billion #tons #iron #uncovered #colossal #treasure #worth #trillions #shake #global #economic #balance #Farmingdale #Observer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal election 2025: Liberal Tom White concedes victory to sitting teal independent Kate Chaney in Curtin Federal election 2025: Liberal Tom White concedes victory to sitting teal independent Kate Chaney in Curtin The Liberal candidate for Curtin, Tom White, has conceded victory to sitting teal independent Kate Chaney. Mr White refused to concede on election night, claiming the seat was too close to call, but on Sunday morning took to Instagram to step aside for Ms Chaney. “I have just called Kate Chaney to concede the election in Curtin and to congratulate her on a well-deserved victory,” he wrote “Kate and I have many differences but this is not the time to dwell on them. “She has been an impressive and formidable opponent. I admire her team and the sincerity they have brought to the campaign, even when we’ve disagreed strongly. “Defeat stings but it’s much less painful than the permanent, dull ache of wondering what might have been had I never tried. Feel like giving the politicians a rating this Federal election? Our Pollie Rater lets you do just that. Rate the politicians “I have no regrets.” With 76 per cent of the vote counted, Ms Chaney had secured 53.3 per cent of the two-part-preferred count. The Climate 200-backed independent went into the election with a 1.3 per cent margin after winning the seat in 2022 as part of the so-called “teal wave”. It ended the Coalition’s 23-year stranglehold on a seat that was once among its safest. The result comes as another blow for the Liberals, who lost the election and their Opposition leader, with Peter Dutton unable to secure his own seat of Dickson in Queensland. In regional WA, the party fared well with incumbent Melissa Price retaining Durack and Rick Wilson holding onto the O’Connor electorate for a fifth term. Source link #Federal #election #Liberal #Tom #White #concedes #victory #sitting #teal #independent #Kate #Chaney #Curtin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Korean golfer continues to blossom in the Utah desert Korean golfer continues to blossom in the Utah desert Korean golfer Haeran Ryu will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the ****** Desert Championship in the LPGA Tour’s return to Utah for the first time in more than 60 years. Ryu holed out for eagle on the 11th hole on Saturday, sending her to a four-under 68 for the round and 18 under for the tournament to maintain her two-shot lead. She will be trying to win a tournament for the seventh straight year, dating back to when she was an 18-year-old on the Korea LPGA. Her biggest challenge might be China’s Ruoning Yin, the former Women’s PGA champion who ran off 10 birdies at ****** Desert for a 62, the best score of the tournament and enough to get within two shots. Steph Kyriacou was the leading *********** after three rounds, sitting in a tie for 10th place at 11 under, seven shots behind Ryu. After opening the tournament with a one-under 71, Kyriacou has improved with each round, following up her second-round 68 with a six-under 66 that featured seven birdies and only one bogey. Compatriot Grace Kim was two shots further back at nine under after carding an even-par 72 in the third round that featured two birdies, counteracted by two bogeys. Ryu started with a two-shot lead and twice had players catch her, if only briefly. One of them was Somi Lee, who had a pair of early birdies before her round self-destructed with a double-bogey on No.6 and no birdies until the final hole after she had shot herself out of the tournament. Germany’s Esther Henseleit briefly caught Ryu, but only until the 24-year-old Korean stood in the 11th fairway, 82 yards away. Her wedge caught the slope with just enough spin to send it into the cup for an eagle. Henseleit made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 17th to get within one shot, but she hit her drive into the ****** lava rocks and had to hit another off the tee. Her par chip from just short of the green left her three feet away, but she missed what looked to be a routine putt and made double-bogey. That gave the ******* a 68 and left her three shots behind. Ryu had a chance to extend her lead until she missed a birdie putt from about the same distance Henseleit had. The Korean, who shared the 54-hole lead at a major last week in the Chevron Championship before closing with a 76, was at 18-under 198. Yin, who lost a chance to win another major last week when she three-putted in the five-way playoff at the Chevron, started the day eight shots behind and posted her 62 about the time the final group was making the turn. “I’m just going to keep saying this: Stay in the present and the past is the past,” she said. “I mean, you cannot guarantee every day is going to be a good day like today, but you just got to keep trying and keep trying to have a great day.” Starting times have been moved forward for the final round because of forecast rain. Source link #Korean #golfer #continues #blossom #Utah #desert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kelsey Grammer details sister’s unthinkable final moments after being brutally stabbed 42 times: ‘He almost decapitated her’ Kelsey Grammer details sister’s unthinkable final moments after being brutally stabbed 42 times: ‘He almost decapitated her’ Kelsey Grammer delivered a “graphic, impersonal review” of his sister Karen Grammer’s 1975 ******* in his new book. While the “Frasier” star admittedly was hesitant to include the brutal stabbing in his new memoir, “Karen: A Brother Remembers,” he decided it was “beneficial” to share. “It is ammunition to keep Freddie Glenn in jail,” he wrote (via People) of the man who is serving a life sentence in prison for raping and killing Karen in Colorado Springs, Colo. Kelsey Grammer described his sister Karen Grammer’s ******* in graphic detail in his new book. Getty Images for SCAD While the actor was hesitant to provide an “impersonal review” of the killing, he decided it would be “beneficial.” Getty Images for Doughboy Foundation “Karen: A Brother Remembers” comes out Tuesday. Karen was approached by three men outside of the Red Lobster she worked at around 11 p.m. on June 30, 1975, while waiting for a co-worker. Glenn and the two individuals, who had initially planned to rob the restaurant, demanded Karen go with them. “For what?” she asked, ultimately being taken into the strangers’ car, where she was tied up, brought to an apartment and repeatedly ******. In People’s excerpt of the memoir, Kelsey writes that Karen was “almost decapitated.” Harper Collins Focus She was stabbed in an alley by convicted killer Freddie Glenn 42 times. AP The 18-year-old was subsequently driven to — and killed in — an alley. Glenn stabbed her 42 times, with Kelsey, 70, writing in his memoir that “he almost decapitated her” and “punched holes in” her “body with unimaginable brutality.” He noted, “The coroner noted that through a gaping wound in her neck, he could see all the way into Karen’s lung. … There were defensive wounds on her hands.” Glenn “punched holes in” her “body with unimaginable brutality.” Splash News Karen was murdered with “unimaginable brutality.” Harper Collins Focus Karen crawled “400 feet from the place where she had been stabbed” to knock on a trailer door for help. “Bloody fingerprints mark the trail of her final moments at exactly 3’6” along the office and walls of the trailer park,” Kelsey told readers. “She had been on her knees, crawling her way. Seeking help with her last ounce of life. “She had fallen backward from the trailer door after knocking for help,” the “Cheers” alum continued. “It was her last hope and disappointment.” Kelsey’s sibling was repeatedly ****** before her death. Harper Collins Focus She crawled to a trailer in her final moments, attempting to get help. Harper Collins Focus He clarified that the man who opened the door and called the police was not the Good Samaritan he hoped for. “That man did not attempt to help her but simply called the police after leaving her body as it lay,” he explained. “Eyes vacant, staring at the sky, her legs still on the steps, her head on the ground and a clenched fist above her head with a single finger pointing — somewhere or nowhere — just pointing.” Kelsey reported his sister missing and was the family member to identify her body one week later. Kelsey identified his sister’s body in Colorado Springs, Colo, in 1975. Harper Collins Focus Glenn was convicted of her ******* and others in 1976. REUTERS Glenn was sentenced to life in prison in 1976 for Karen’s *******, as well as several other victims, and his next hearing is in 2027 after four parole denials. Kelsey elaborated on other horrific tragedies in his life in the book, from his father Allen Grammer’s *******, to his half-brothers Billy Grammer and Stephen Grammer’s suspected shark attack deaths. “Karen: A Brother Remembers” hits bookshelves Tuesday. Source link #Kelsey #Grammer #details #sisters #unthinkable #final #moments #brutally #stabbed #times #decapitated Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Warren Buffett to retire later this year, ending run for an investing titan – The Washington Post Warren Buffett to retire later this year, ending run for an investing titan – The Washington Post Warren Buffett to retire later this year, ending run for an investing titan The Washington PostBusiness leaders react to Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway: ‘Only G.O.A.T’ Fox BusinessValley Metro seeks community input for connecting major expansion projects YahooBuffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO Bloomberg.comGreg Abel to become Berkshire Hathaway CEO by year-end, succeeding Warren Buffett KGAN Source link #Warren #Buffett #retire #year #run #investing #titan #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter When the United States speaks, *********** investors listen. And they will be doing so very closely as the much-anticipated US rates decision is handed down on Thursday. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has previously indicated there will be no changes to the cash rate in May, while the bank waits for more information on the effects of recent tariffs. But what investors are mainly interested in is what comes afterwards, independent economist Craig James says. “(The decision) shouldn’t have any great impact, providing the Federal Reserve chair indicates that there is still the continued leaning towards interest rate cuts,” he told AAP. “If it is the case that he winds back the guidance on rate cuts, that could see a degree of disappointment in US markets, and that would have implications for *********** investors as well.” Commonwealth Bank economists are forecasting the US bank to cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point in each of the next four decision cycles. But Mr James said the Federal Reserve could take a more cautious attitude, given the impact of the tariffs increasing prices amid a slowing economy which contracted 0.3 per cent in the March quarter. “That’s something that investors certainly don’t like because the question is how does policy react to a stagflation situation?” the economist said. “Do you increase interest rates to fight inflation, or do you decrease interest rates because the economy is flat or contracting?” The Bank of England will also hand down its decision on Friday but *********** investors and markets will pay less attention than the “main game” in the US. Back home, the Reserve Bank will announce its rates decision on May 20, with the door “wide open” for another rate cut, given inflation is under control – rising by 0.7 per cent in the March quarter. “But in this volatile environment, they’re going to be fairly careful in terms of what they indicate about future movements,” Mr James said. Monthly household spending data will also be released on Tuesday and the economist said investors would keenly watch as the key measure would soon replace retail trade data as the Reserve Bank’s indicator on consumer spending. “Unless it’s significantly away from zero, if it shows a modest rise or modest loss, that will be taken well by investors,” he said. The federal election result could also be a point of market interest, with anything but a majority government on either side a “worst case”, Mr James said. “Markets love certainty. Investors love certainty,” he said. “Hung parliaments would be the worst of all worlds because there could be many independents to lobby in terms of getting votes through.” Meanwhile, investors on Wall Street have taken comfort from strong economic data and the potential easing of trade tensions between the US and China, with stocks notching a second straight week of gains. The US economy added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 per cent. As a result, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 564.47 points, or 1.39 per cent, on Friday to 41,317.43, the S&P 500 gained 82.54 points, or 1.47 per cent, to 5,686.68 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 266.99 points, or 1.51 per cent, to 17,977.73. *********** share futures jumped 32 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 11,481. The S&P/ASX200 rose 92.4 points, or 1.13 per cent, to 8,238, as the broader All Ordinaries gained 90.5 points, or 1.08 per cent, to 8,456.2. Source link #Overseas #rates #decision #dominate #domestic #chatter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rigetti Stock Soars 18% on Bullish Options Activity, Upcoming Earnings Rigetti Stock Soars 18% on Bullish Options Activity, Upcoming Earnings Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) shares rose more than 18% on Friday Morning amid a spike in call option volume, reflecting heightened investor anticipation ahead of the company’s earnings release on May 12. Trading data showed call options changing hands at double the normal volume, signaling aggressive positioning by bullish traders. Analysts pointed to the sharp rise in activity as a key driver of Friday’s surge. The uptick also comes as Rigetti gains attention for a pair of recent developments. The quantum computing firm secured new investment from Quanta Computer and received a research award from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Both moves were seen as affirming the company’s growth trajectory in the quantum sector. Adding to the market momentum, Rigetti’s Put/Call ratio remained at low levels, a technical indicator often interpreted as a sign of strong bullish sentiment. Despite the rally, Rigetti’s year-to-date performance remains in negative territory, with shares still down more than 54% since January. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Source link #Rigetti #Stock #Soars #Bullish #Options #Activity #Upcoming #Earnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – MARCH 13: People spend time on the beach near the Starship Flight 3 Rocket a day before its scheduled launch at the Starbase facility near Boca Chica beach on March 13, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images Texas has a brand new city, and its name is Starbase. A vote Saturday to decide whether to turn part of south Texas into a new city centered around Elon Musk’s SpaceX delivered a victory to the tech billionaire and his rocket company. As expected, the measure passed with broad support, paving the way for a newly incorporated city made up almost exclusively of SpaceX employees and people connected to the company. The initial vote tally was 173 in favor of incorporation and 4 against; only 143 votes were needed for the measure to pass. “It’s officially statistically impossible for the measure to fail,” Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza said Saturday night. “Cameron County is about to have a new city.” Now that the vote has passed, commissioners in the county will canvass the results within two weeks, Garza said. A judge will then assign an order declaring the results of the election and the official incorporation of the new city. The new city of Starbase covers about 1½ square miles at the southern tip of Texas, a coastal spot nestled against the Mexico border. The area is home to SpaceX headquarters, and it’s where the company builds its boosters and engines and launches its huge Starship rocket on test flights. The ballot result was a much-needed win for Musk, who has faced widespread backlash over the past few months for his involvement with President Donald Trump’s administration. Musk was installed as chief of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and oversaw sweeping layoffs and cuts across federal agencies. In response, protests against Musk erupted around the country and profits plummeted at the billionaire’s electric car company, Tesla. Now, SpaceX will have the company town that Musk first publicly proposed in 2021. In addition to incorporating the new city, Saturday’s election also selected Starbase’s first mayor — Bobby Pedden — and two city commissioners — Jordan Buss and Jenna Petrzelka. The candidates for all three positions ran unopposed, and all three are employees of SpaceX. There were 283 people eligible to cast ballots in Saturday’s Cameron County special election, according to county election records. Eligibility was determined based on if a resident’s home would fall within the boundaries of the proposed new city. Neither SpaceX nor Musk has detailed the purpose of incorporating a city around the rocket company’s operations. There has been speculation, however, that having greater municipal control of the area could ease some of the bureaucracy and restrictions around SpaceX’s tests and rocket launches. At the moment, SpaceX must obtain permission from authorities in Cameron County to close a highway and shut down public access to Boca Chica Beach and Boca Chica State Park to keep people safe during rocket launches. The frequent closures have contributed to legal complaints against SpaceX, and have drawn protests from local residents and activists, including the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, the South Texas Environmental Justice Network and Border Workers United, as reported by CNBC. Now that SpaceX operates within the newly incorporated city of Starbase, things may soon change — though perhaps not without resistance. “Right now that authority lies solely within Cameron County and my office, and we think that we’ve proven to be good collaborators and partners with SpaceX in their operations and also in making sure and providing enough notice and public access to Boca Chica Beach,” Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino told NBC News. Trevino said any changes to the established procedures would be unnecessary. “If it’s not broken, it doesn’t need to be fixed,” he said Source link #Texas #city #home #Elon #Musks #SpaceX Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send US troops across the border – ABC News Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send US troops across the border – ABC News Mexico’s president says she rejected Trump’s plan to send US troops across the border ABC NewsMexican president declines Trump’s offer of US troops to help fight drug cartels Fox NewsExclusive | Trump, Mexico’s Sheinbaum Spar Over Drug Cartels WSJSheinbaum says she rejected Trump’s offer to send US troops to Mexico Al JazeeraSheinbaum Rejects US Military Role in Mexico in Rebuff to Trump Bloomberg.com Source link #Mexico039s #president #rejected #Trump039s #plan #send #troops #border #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris ‘very happy’ after qualifying despite missing out on pole to Max Verstappen Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris ‘very happy’ after qualifying despite missing out on pole to Max Verstappen In McLaren’s view, Red Bull have not been painting the most accurate picture of the competitive picture between the two teams. “Red Bull, they are very good at making fast cars,” Stella said. “They are very exceptionally good, I would say, at driving fast cars, and they are extremely good also in creating the narrative to their advantage. “They exploit every possible opportunity to stay in the competition, and some of these opportunities sometimes is to create the narrative, like, ‘oh, we are making miracles here, the others should win every single practice session and qualifying and race.’ “This is the narrative created by some of our competitors, which we read occasionally and then we change the page and we focus on ourselves.” The grid sets up an intriguing race. The title contenders are in reverse order, with an interloper between Norris and Piastri in the form of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. And Norris scents an opportunity to nail his first victory since the opening race of the season in Australia back in March. In qualifying, he made errors at the last corner on both his laps, each time costing about 0.2secs, so he knows the pace is in the car. “Max has always been good in qualifying and as a team we have struggled a little more in qualifying, whether that’s set-up or what, I’m not too sure,” Norris said. “We know the Red Bulls are running high downforce, which allows them especially with the DRS (in qualifying) to be a lot more competitive. But it’s a long race and we know we have good pace in both conditions. “I don’t just expect competition from Max. Kimi’s been quick all weekend and Oscar has been as well. So yeah, I just expect a tough race from all accounts.” Source link #Miami #Grand #Prix #Lando #Norris #happy #qualifying #missing #pole #Max #Verstappen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Enduro mountain biking in Bali Enduro mountain biking in Bali Dave Smith tries Bali’s most rip-snorting, intoxicating adrenaline sport, and it’s got nothing to do with the sea Source link #Enduro #mountain #biking #Bali Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk’s Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results Elon Musk’s Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The South Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase. A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was being approved by a lopsided margin by a small group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk’s employees at SpaceX. Musk celebrated in a post on his social platform X, saying it is “now a real city!” Starbase is the facility and launch site for the SpaceX rocket program that is under contract with the Department of Defense and NASA that hopes to send astronauts back to the moon and someday to Mars. Musk first floated the idea of Starbase in 2021 and approval of the new city was all but certain. Of the 283 eligible voters in the area, most are believed to be Starbase workers. The election victory was personal for Musk. The billionaire’s popularity has diminished since he became the chain-saw-wielding public face of President Donald Trump’s federal job and spending cuts, and profits at his Tesla car company have plummeted. SpaceX has generally drawn widespread support from local officials for its jobs and investment in the area. But the creation of an official company town has also drawn critics who worry it will expand Musk’s personal control over the area, with potential authority to close a popular beach and state park for launches. Companion efforts to the city vote include bills in the state Legislature to shift that authority from the county to the new town’s mayor and city council. All these measures come as SpaceX is asking federal authorities for permission to increase the number of South Texas launches from five to 25 a year. The city at the southern tip of Texas near the Mexico border is only about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), crisscrossed by a few roads and dappled with airstream trailers and modest midcentury homes. SpaceX officials have said little about exactly why they to want a company town and did not respond to emailed requests for comment. “We need the ability to grow Starbase as a community,” Starbase General Manager Kathryn Lueders wrote to local officials in 2024 with the request to get the city issue on the ballot. The letter said the company already manages roads and utilities, as well as “the provisions of schooling and medical care” for those living on the property. SpaceX officials have told lawmakers that granting the city authority to close the beach would streamline launch operations. SpaceX rocket launches and engine tests, and even just moving certain equipment around the launch base requires the closure of a local highway and access to Boca Chica State Park and Boca Chica Beach. Critics say beach closure authority should stay with the county government, which represents a broader population that uses the beach and park. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. has said the county has worked well with SpaceX and there is no need for change. Another proposed bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail if someone doesn’t comply with an order to evacuate the beach. The South Texas Environmental Justice Network, which has organized protests against the city vote and the beach access issue, held another demonstration Saturday that attracted dozens of people. Josette Hinojosa, whose young daughter was building sandcastle nearby, said she was taking part to try to ensure continued access to a beach her family has enjoyed for generations. With SpaceX, Hinojosa said, “Some days it’s closed, and some days you get turned away,” Organizer Christopher Basaldú, a member of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas tribe, said his ancestors have long been in the area, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf. “It’s not just important,” he said, “it’s sacred.” ___ Vertuno reported from Austin, Texas. Source link #Elon #Musks #Starbase #Texas #city #lopsided #early #voting #results Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Welcome to Starbase: Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk's SpaceX – NBC News Welcome to Starbase: Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk's SpaceX – NBC News Welcome to Starbase: Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX NBC News‘He’s Trying to Colonize This Community’: Inside Elon Musk’s Plan to Take Over This Texas Town PoliticoVoters to decide if the Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX should become an official city: Starbase AP NewsElon Musk’s company town: SpaceX employees to vote on ‘Starbase’ The GuardianElon Musk’s Starbase city in Texas on brink of becoming official BBC Source link #Starbase #Texas #city #home #Elon #Musk039s #SpaceX #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kia Australia launches EV3, its cheapest electric car yet Kia Australia launches EV3, its cheapest electric car yet It’s the first Kia to achieve a 600km-plus range Source link #Kia #Australia #launches #EV3 #cheapest #electric #car Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I Know the Secrets of Trump’s Physique I Know the Secrets of Trump’s Physique Long-time White House reporter April Ryan has some theories about President Donald Trump‘s latest slimline look. On this week’s episode of The Daily Beast Podcast, co-hosts Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee asked Ryan, the longest-serving ****** White House correspondent in history for her take on Trump’s much-discussed weight loss. “Can I tell you something? I don’t know if he’s lost weight or maybe he’s using a Spanx,” Ryan said, joking that Trump could even be putting multiple layers of the iconic shapewear. “Oh, I don’t know—that’s painful.” “A manx, I think they’re called manx,” Coles noted, quipping that “they’re very cheap on Shein… get them before the tariffs.” “I really want to know if he’s on Ozempic though,” she continued. “Because we definitely spot it. I think he’s been losing weight.” The president’s slimmer physique earlier sparked speculations—and fawning praise from conservative reporters—that he could be on a weight loss drug. In his most recent physical exam, however, presidential physician Sean Barbabella attributed the 78-year-old’s “excellent health” to his “active lifestyle,” especially his love for golf. Ryan, the Washington bureau chief and senior White House correspondent for ****** Press USA, also called on her fellow reporters to “go back to the basics” in covering Trump as the White House drastically, well, reshapes the White House media briefing room. “We are still useful, but in reality they’re taking it over,” Ryan said of the Trump administration’s big changes to the press pool—and press freedoms more broadly. “I’m not into chastising other journalists, but we have to go back to the basics and not be friends of the president… and ask the questions,” she added. (Even if those questions are about girdles.) For more from Ryan, who also discussed an awkward mix-up at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner and broader morale in the White House Press Briefing room, as well as an interview with California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck, listen to this week’s episode of The Daily Beast podcast in full. New episodes of The Daily Beast Podcast are released every Thursday. Like and download on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. And click here for email updates as each new episode drops. Source link #Secrets #Trumps #Physique Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for undisputed title fight – Yahoo Sports Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for undisputed title fight – Yahoo Sports Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for undisputed title fight Yahoo SportsCanelo Alvarez-William Scull live updates, results and analysis ESPNWhat time is the Canelo fight Saturday? Canelo vs Scull fight card, time, where to watch El Paso TimesCanelo Alvarez vs William Scull: Fight start time, undercard, stream, purse Al JazeeraHow to watch Canelo vs. Scull: Fight time and full card New York Post Source link #Canelo #Alvarez #William #Scull #live #results #roundbyround #updates #ring #walks #undisputed #title #fight #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Down to the wire in seats from Bean to Bullwinkel Down to the wire in seats from Bean to Bullwinkel Several marginal seats are on a knife’s edge, including the pivotal Melbourne electorate of Goldstein and others in Labor’s stronghold of Western Australia. Source link #wire #seats #Bean #Bullwinkel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amarillo police seek public’s help locating suspect vehicle in fatal hit-and-run Amarillo police seek public’s help locating suspect vehicle in fatal hit-and-run A 73-year old male pedestrian was struck and killed on Amarillo Boulevard in a hit-and-run overnight, and Amarillo police are seeking the public’s help to locate the suspect’s vehicle. Around 1:02 a.m. May 3, Amarillo officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Amarillo Boulevard on reports of a body found lying in the roadway. Officers found a 73-year-old man lying in the road, with signs of being struck by a vehicle. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died as result of the injuries sustained in the ******. The Amarillo Police Department said it was later discovered that a dark colored, SUV-style vehicle had been traveling westbound on Amarillo Boulevard, struck the pedestrian and then left the scene without stopping or rendering aid. The Amarillo Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle pictured in these photos. The dark colored, SUV-style vehicle is suspected in a fatal-hit-and-run ****** that took place early Saturday, May 3 and fled the scene. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Amarillo Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle pictured in these photos. The dark colored, SUV-style vehicle is suspected in a fatal-hit-and-run ****** that took place early Saturday, May 3 and fled the scene. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Amarillo Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle pictured in these photos. The dark colored, SUV-style vehicle is suspected in a fatal-hit-and-run ****** that took place early Saturday, May 3 and fled the scene. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. APD said Potter County Justice of the Peace Gary Jackson was contacted and ordered an autopsy. The incident is being investigated by APD’s Traffic Investigation Squad. At the time of the release Saturday morning, the family of the victim had not been located or notified. Anyone who may have information relating to the incident or who may recognize the vehicle pictured in provided police photos is asked to contact Amarillo CrimeStoppers at 806-374-4400, go to the website, amapolice.org or download the p3 tips app. Calls will be anonymous. No further information was yet available. This is a developing story; more information will be added as it is released. This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Boulevard hit-and-run suspect sought after pedestrian dies Source link #Amarillo #police #seek #publics #locating #suspect #vehicle #fatal #hitandrun Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Canelo Alvarez-William Scull live updates, results and analysis – ESPN Canelo Alvarez-William Scull live updates, results and analysis – ESPN Canelo Alvarez-William Scull live updates, results and analysis ESPNWhat time is the Canelo fight Saturday? Canelo vs Scull fight card, time, where to watch El Paso TimesCanelo Alvarez vs William Scull: Fight start time, undercard, stream, purse Al JazeeraHow to watch Canelo vs. Scull: Fight time and full card New York PostWhat time is Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull? Ring walk time for fight on Saturday USA Today Source link #Canelo #AlvarezWilliam #Scull #live #updates #results #analysis #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk's Starbase on its way to becoming Texas city Elon Musk's Starbase on its way to becoming Texas city Despite community protests, the site of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official Texas city with the galactic name of Starbase. Source link #Elon #Musk039s #Starbase #Texas #city Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk’s Starbase may soon be an official Texas city Elon Musk’s Starbase may soon be an official Texas city The South Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase. A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a lopsided margin by a small group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk’s employees at SpaceX. Starbase is the facility and launch site for the SpaceX rocket program that is under contract with the Department of Defense and NASA, which hopes to send astronauts back to the moon and someday to Mars. Early results look favorable Musk first floated the idea of Starbase in 2021, and approval of the new city was all but certain. Of the 283 eligible voters in the area, most are believed to be Starbase workers. Early voting results show 173 votes for the City of Starbase incorporation, or 97.74%. The election victory was personal for Musk. The billionaire’s popularity has diminished since he became the chain-saw-wielding public face of President Donald Trump’s federal job and spending cuts, and profits at his Tesla car company have plummeted. SpaceX has generally drawn widespread support from local officials for its jobs and investment in the area. Musk’s personal stake in the outcome But the creation of an official company town has also drawn critics who worry it will expand Musk’s personal control over the area, with potential authority to close a popular beach and state park for launches. Companion efforts to the city vote include bills in the state Legislature to shift that authority from the county to the new town’s mayor and city council. All these measures come as SpaceX is asking federal authorities for permission to increase the number of South Texas launches from five to 25 a year. The city at the southern tip of Texas near the Mexico border is only about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), crisscrossed by a few roads and dappled with airstream trailers and modest midcentury homes. SpaceX officials have said little about exactly why they want a company town and did not respond to emailed requests for comment. “We need the ability to grow Starbase as a community,” Starbase General Manager Kathryn Lueders wrote to local officials in 2024 with the request to get the city issue on the ballot. The letter said the company already manages roads and utilities, as well as “the provisions of schooling and medical care” for those living on the property. Increased launch activity and beach closures SpaceX officials have told lawmakers that granting the city authority to close the beach would streamline launch operations. SpaceX rocket launches and engine tests, and even just moving certain equipment around the launch base requires the closure of a local highway and access to Boca Chica State Park and Boca Chica Beach. Critics say the beach closure authority should stay with the county government, which represents a broader population that uses the beach and park. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. has said the county has worked well with SpaceX and there is no need for change. Another proposed bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail if someone doesn’t comply with an order to evacuate the beach. The South Texas Environmental Justice Network, which has organized protests against the city vote and the beach access issue, plan to hold another protest Saturday night as the polls close. Source link #Elon #Musks #Starbase #official #Texas #city Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Nationwide Concern FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Nationwide Concern Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways The FBI has issued an urgent warning about a major scam that is sweeping the nation. On Wednesday, the FBI sounded the alarm on a scam that involves offering vulnerable people fake discount medical insurance plans. The scam has already cost people millions of dollars across the country. The FBI warned that the scam often begins with an unsolicited phone call, text, or email from someone posing as a representative of an insurance provider. The scammers then create a false sense of urgency by offering a limited-time deal or face missing out on reduced premiums. However, once the victims make the payments, no such coverage is ever put in place. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public of discount medical insurance scams. Discount medical insurance scams involve misleading or fraudulent offers for medical insurance plans that promise reduced rates on legitimate medical insurance but do not provide any actual medical insurance coverage, resulting in millions of dollars in losses annually,” the FBI warning reads. “These scams often target people who are looking for more affordable healthcare options and use misleading tactics such as stating to be a legitimate medical insurance provider, pressuring people to sign up quickly due to time limited special rates, or promising free services with hidden fees to lure people to sign up. A typical discount medical insurance scam begins with unsolicited contact via calls, texts, or emails from unknown businesses offering special deals or discounted medical insurance.” The FBI offered a list of several ways that people can protect themselves from the scam. Always make sure the medical plan offered is from a reputable source, and that the company is licensed to operate in your state. The state insurance commissioner or the Better Business Bureau are good sources to verify the veracity of a plan. Verify with current providers that they accept the insurance plan you are considering. If no policy documents are sent, this could be a sign of a fraudulent plan. If policy documents are sent, review them and read the fine print. Understand exactly what is being offered before committing to anything. Don’t pay anything upfront. Be cautious if a company asks for large upfront payments or seems to be pressuring you into making quick decisions. Do your own research. If the plan seems too good to be true, it probably is. Anyone who believes they were the victim of a scam has been urged to file a report with the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Source link #FBI #Issues #Urgent #Warning #Nationwide #Concern Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Big sunspot appears, what this means for Earth Big sunspot appears, what this means for Earth TOPEKA (KSNT) – Astronomers are monitoring a large dark spot on the sun’s surface which could impact Earth in the days ahead. 27 News spoke with Brenda Culbertson this week, a solar system ambassador with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), about a massive sunspot, dubbed 4079, and what it could mean for residents on Earth. She said astronomers have been monitoring the sunspot complex, which stretches nearly 87,000 miles across, for several days. “The energy from 4079 is very strong, and as it approaches the center of the solar face, it faces Earth directly,” Culbertson said. “If any major solar flares occur while it is facing Earth, we will receive a direct hit of solar energy and solar particles, setting off a geomagnetic storm.” (Photo Courtesy/Rick Heschmeyer) What new Kansas laws go into effect on July 1, 2025? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) describes geomagnetic storms as major disturbances in the Earth’s magnetosphere which can result in increased activity of the northern lights/aurora borealis. Sunspots can erupt in events referred to as coronal mass ejections (CME) which send solar particles out into space and towards Earth on occasion. Periods of especially intense geomagnetic storms can result in disruptions to technology and widespread blackouts. “One of the largest sunspot areas in recorded history occurred 1-2 September 1859, and it produced what is now called the Carrington Event,” Culbertson said. “That was a geomagnetic storm so strong that aurora was seen around Earth, disrupted electric grids, caused blackouts, and even reportedly started fires in telegraph stations. Sunspot 4079 covers about half the area that caused the Carrington Event, so we do not expect anything majorly disruptive from it.” People in the U.S. witnessed the impact of one especially potent geomagnetic storm in 2024, referred to as the Gannon solar storm, that brought the northern lights into parts of the Midwest. Culbertson said some people may see strong activity of the lights in the days ahead if conditions prove favorable. For now, Culbertson and other astronomers will continue to monitor sunspot 4079. The SWPC may issue an alert for a geomagnetic storm in the near future, ranking it on a scale of G1 to G5 depending on its strength, to notify people about the possibility of seeing the northern lights. What is corporal punishment and is it allowed in Kansas? For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): [Hidden Content] Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNT 27 News. Source link #Big #sunspot #appears #means #Earth Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]