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Elon Musk’s offer to bring home stranded astronauts never reached the space station, say NASA astronauts who are still in orbit after 9 months Elon Musk’s offer to bring home stranded astronauts never reached the space station, say NASA astronauts who are still in orbit after 9 months SpaceX will bring two NASA astronauts back from the International Space Station this month after a damaged spacecraft extended their eight-day journey into a nine-month commision. SpaceX’s CEO Elon Musk said he believes the two astronauts were stuck in space for political reasons and he could have rescued them sooner. The astronauts say they believe Musk and have been left in the dark about what really happened. World’s richest man Elon Musk will help bring two NASA astronauts back to Earth after a Boeing spacecraft suffered technical issues leaving the two aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months; He claims it could have been done sooner. On June 5, 2024, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams embarked for the ISS on the Boeing Starliner. The long-time NASA astronauts were set to stay for eight days, but the spacecraft suffered multiple technical issues en route to space. NASA deemed the Starliner too risky to carry astronauts back to Earth and sent the spacecraft home without its crew in September, leaving the two without a ride home. Now, the NASA astronauts are set to return on March 19 or 20, but they will make their return to Earth with SpaceX, aboard its Crew-9 return flight. Last year, Musk offered to help bring the two astronauts home sooner than planned, but he claims he was rejected by the Biden administration. “They were left up there for political reasons, which is not good,” Musk said in an interview alongside President Donald Trump with Fox News host Sean Hannity. In a separate interview last week with Joe Rogan, Musk said the Biden administration intentionally “pushed the return date past the inauguration date” in an effort to downplay Trump and his allies’ successes. “There’s no way that they’re going to make anyone who’s supporting Trump look good,” Musk told Rogan. In a Tuesday press conference, Williams and Wilmore were asked to confirm the credibility of Musk’s statements about the Biden administration. Wilmore said it “is absolutely factual,” while still choosing his words carefully so as not to pick sides. “Obviously, we’ve heard some of these different things that have been said,” Wilmore said. “I can tell you at the outset, all of us have the utmost respect for Mr. Musk and obviously, respect and admiration for our president of the United States, Donald Trump. The words they’ve said, politics, I mean, that’s part of life. We understand that. And there’s an important reason why we have a political system and the political system that we do have, and we’re behind it 100%.” Wilmore added he and Williams were left in the dark with “no information whatsoever” on what actually went down behind closed doors. “That’s information that we simply don’t have, so I believe him,” Wilmore said. Although it’s unclear whether NASA controlled the information that Wilmore and Williams received during their extended stay in space, the ISS does have internet access on board, according to NASA’s website, which means there’s a possibility they could have heard about Musk’s intentions to help bring the two astronauts home. While NASA did not initially respond to Fortune’s request for comment, the federal space agency has previously denied any claims of political involvement impacting the timeline of the astronauts’ return. “I can tell you unequivocally, from a personal standpoint, that politics has not played any part in this decision,” then-NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Aug. 24. “It absolutely has nothing to do with it.” As the astronauts await their trip back to earth, morale is strong aboard the ISS. “We’re doing pretty darn good, actually. You know, we’ve got food, we’ve got clothes, We have great crew members up here,” Williams told CNN in February. “We don’t feel abandoned. We don’t feel stuck. We don’t feel stranded.”SpaceX did not return Fortune’s request for comment. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Elon #Musks #offer #bring #home #stranded #astronauts #reached #space #station #NASA #astronauts #orbit #months Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62 – CNN Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62 – CNN Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62 CNNView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Pamela #Bach #actor #exwife #David #Hasselhoff #dies #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two people charged over two separate incidents of disorderly behaviour at Perth Airport Two people charged over two separate incidents of disorderly behaviour at Perth Airport The *********** Federal Police were called to a gate inside Perth Airport’s domestic terminal on Friday following reports a female passenger became disruptive while waiting to board her flight home to Geraldton. Source link #people #charged #separate #incidents #disorderly #behaviour #Perth #Airport Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away. Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away. Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new name at the top of the retail industry: In the fourth quarter of 2024, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) generated net sales of $188 billion. By comparison, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) generated revenue of $181 billion, marking the first time it ever came in below Amazon. For what it’s worth, Walmart still took the top spot for the year. The company grew its revenue by 5% year over year to $681 billion, which was well ahead of Amazon’s full-year net sales of $638 billion. However, considering Amazon is growing roughly twice as fast as Walmart right now, it’s likely that Amazon will pass Walmart on a full-year basis in 2025. Here’s what Amazon has done to take away Walmart’s crown and what it will keep doing in the coming years to stay atop the world of retail. Sales on Amazon’s website are the largest part of the business, and this is what many people think of when they think about the company. But it’s important to note that its biggest growth is occurring elsewhere in the business. For starters, Amazon sells things on its website but enables third-party sales, as well. When it comes to facilitating third-party sales, the company makes money with things such as commissions and fulfillment fees. In Q4, this was a $47 billion revenue stream, jumping 9% year over year and helping it move ahead of Walmart. Additionally, Amazon’s advertising business is one of its fastest areas of growth. Q4 advertising revenue of $17 billion is still relatively small but was up 18% and has plenty of more room to grow. Launching its advertising business and ramping it up in recent years has been a great catalyst for growth because Amazon leverages the digital platform that was already built. Finally, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud-computing business continues to deliver outsized financial results. After growing by just 13% in the fourth quarter of 2023, AWS delivered 19% growth in the most recent quarter. That’s an impressive growth rate, considering that AWS generated more than $100 billion in revenue in 2024. With all of these business segments booming, Amazon’s business is now ******* than Walmart’s business and the reason the company’s stock has performed so well. And ongoing growth points to good future returns for shareholders, too. Walmart might not officially be the biggest name in retail anymore, but investors shouldn’t overlook the company now that’s it’s in Amazon’s shadow. Story Continues Like Amazon, Walmart is commendably growing its digital-advertising business, with revenue increasing 27% to $4.4 billion in 2024. Its recent acquisition of smart-TV company Vizio is just one way that the company can continue growing advertising revenue in coming years. For its part, Vizio generates a portion of its revenue from advertising on its smart-TV operating system, which will dovetail nicely with Walmart’s advertising business and wealth of consumer data. Considering how thin profit margins are for the retail business, a higher-margin digital-advertising revenue stream can actually make a material difference with the overall financials. That said, investors should be aware that Walmart doesn’t anticipate anything special in 2025. This year, management only expects to grow sales by around 4% and to grow profits by around 5%. So this modest forecast could keep shares grounded for a time, especially considering the stock trades at an elevated price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation, as the chart below shows. WMT PE Ratio data by YCharts. In conclusion, Walmart stock could be a good investment at the right price because the company is a dominant retail player doing things that boost profitability. But today, Amazon stock is the better buy. It’s superior growth has finally allowed it to surpass Walmart’s size. And that superior growth rate appears poised to continue, potentially carrying Amazon stock to strong gains. Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Amazon wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $718,876!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 873% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 170% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 3, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Jon Quast has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. It’s Official: Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away. was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Walmart #Longer #Largest #Retailer #Magnificent #Growth #Stock #Title Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency – Fox News House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency – Fox News House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency Fox NewsTrump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department CNNWhy Do Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department? The New York TimesAnalysis | The many unpopular things Trump is doing right now The Washington Post Source link #House #education #chair #backs #Trump #move #abolish #federal #agency #Fox #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

When a bottle kick sent Wenger to the stands When a bottle kick sent Wenger to the stands BBC Sport looks back at Gordon Strachan’s iconic analysis from Arsenal’s 2009 match against Manchester United, where Arsene Wenger was sent off after kicking a plastic water bottle. Source link #bottle #kick #Wenger #stands Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred – The New York Times Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred – The New York Times Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred The New York TimesCyclone Alfred leaves thousands in eastern Australia without power ahead of rare landfall AxiosWaters rise in Lismore as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches – video The GuardianCyclone Alfred already ‘packing a punch’ as nearly 100k without power – live updates The IndependentSnapper Rocks Swallows Man, Surfers Face $16k Fines (Video) Surfer Source link #Brisbane #Eastern #Australia #Brace #Powerful #Cyclone #Alfred #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Luai inspires new Tigers, but still same old result Luai inspires new Tigers, but still same old result The Wests Tigers’ Jarome Luai era has began in heartbreak, beaten by a matter of millimetres in a 10-8 defeat to Newcastle at Campbelltown Stadium. After leading 8-0 for the majority of Friday night, the Tigers held a slim two-point advantage until Greg Marzhew broke the hosts with 13 minutes to play. With the Knights on the attack after a Jack Cogger bust, Marzhew collected a wayward Bradman Best pass within millimetres of the sideline. The Newcastle winger then nearly touched the white stripe again, before changing direction and barging over to give them a 10-8 lead. Victory will have come as a significant relief to the Knights, who were scrappy with ball in hand and knocked back a penalty goal to level at 8-8 seven minutes earlier. Much has been made of Luai’s arrival in Tiger Town, with the four-time premiership winner arguably the biggest-name recruit in the club’s history. Missing hooker Api Koroisau to suspension and fullback Jahream Bula to a shoulder injury, Luai played high energy and tempo as the clear leader of the attack. The halfback had his hands all over the Tigers’ only try through a fending Jeral Skelton when he spread the ball left after an Alex Twal offload. And while all eyes were on Luai, fellow recruit Terrell May also proved there is more than just one man able to turn the Tigers around this year. The discarded Sydney Roosters forward played the first 54 minutes of the game unchanged, and finished with 175 run metres and five offloads. The Tigers’ defence also showed signs of improvement, turning the Knights away repeatedly after ranking last in 2024 and leaking an average of 31 points per game. Despite all that, it was still the same old result for the three-time reigning wooden-spooners. Newcastle were at times their own worst enemies, bombing multiple first-half chances with ****** into touch and errors close to the line. But when it mattered most, Newcastle’s key players were able to stand up. Kalyn Ponga got his foot back into the in-goal to claim a 20m tap when a Luai bomb went marginally long, changing the momentum of the game in the second half. From the ensuing set Dylan Lucas stepped past several Tigers defenders to make a 30m break, before Fletcher Sharpe went over from ******-half next play. And when they trailed 8-6 with 13 minutes to go, it was Cogger’ break out of his own end that put the Knights on the attack before Marzhew’s try. For the Tigers, they will get Koroisau back from suspension against Parramatta next week, with the signs of a rebuild clearly evident in Luai’s first 80 minutes. Source link #Luai #inspires #Tigers #result Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Realme P3 Ultra 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon; Design Teased Realme P3 Ultra 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon; Design Teased Realme P3 Ultra 5G will launch in India soon, the company announced on Friday. The design of the handset was teased in a promotional image. Previously, the phone was spotted on a popular benchmarking website which suggested several of its key expected features. The smartphone will join the Realme P3 Pro 5G and the Realme P3x 5G handsets, which were unveiled in the country in February. A standard Realme P3 variant has been tipped to join the lineup but there is no word from the company on it. Realme P3 Ultra 5G India Launch The Realme P3 Ultra 5G will launch in India soon, according to an X post by the company. However, an exact launch date has yet to be confirmed. In a press release, the company claimed that the handset will come with “Ultra Design; Ultra Performance; Ultra Camera.” We can expect to learn more about the phone in the upcoming days. In the promotional image, the design of the Realme P3 Ultra’s right profile is visible. We see that the camera bump has two distinct circular units. Just below the volume rocker, there is an orange coloured power button. Among recent launches, a similar power button has been spotted on the Realme Neo 7x. A recent Geekbench listing of the Realme RMX5030, which is expected to be the Realme P3 Ultra, suggested that the phone could carry either a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 or a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC. It will likely support a Mali-G615 MC6 GPU, 12GB of RAM and ship with Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0. Earlier reports have claimed that the Realme P3 Ultra will support up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It is expected to be equipped with a glass back panel. The handset has also been tipped to come in a grey colourway. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether and Most Altcoins See Losses Owing to Market Volatility 1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View Source link #Realme #Ultra #Confirmed #Launch #India #Design #Teased Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Putin Reaffirms Russian Territorial Claims Putin Reaffirms Russian Territorial Claims Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia’s territorial claims in Ukraine during a meeting with employees and beneficiaries of the “Defenders of the Fatherland” Foundation on March 6. Putin said, “We do not need anything foreign, but we will not give up what is ours,” according to an online translation. Valerievna Dorokhina, the wife of a Russian officer and mother of a soldier killed in June 2022, echoed this sentiment, saying “But only we must reach the end, we must not yield to anyone.” Credit: Kremlin via Storyful Video Transcript . , . . , . , . . . , , , , , , , , , , , , , . , , , , . . . , , . . . . . , . , , . Source link #Putin #Reaffirms #Russian #Territorial #Claims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why WWE 2K25s Showcase Mode Is the Best Yet Why WWE 2K25s Showcase Mode Is the Best Yet WWE 2K25s approach and execution with this year’s Showcase mode make it a true showstopper and possibly, the best yet! Source link #WWE #2K25s #Showcase #Mode Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How WWE 2K25s Island Mode Could Revolutionize Online Play How WWE 2K25s Island Mode Could Revolutionize Online Play WWE 2K25 aims to change online play with the introduction of Island mode but will this feature revolutionize online play for the franchise? Source link #WWE #2K25s #Island #Mode #Revolutionize #Online #Play Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AFL: West *********** star Chad Warner kicks opening goal of 2025 season for Sydney Swans AFL: West *********** star Chad Warner kicks opening goal of 2025 season for Sydney Swans Burgeoning WA star and Sydney midfielder Chad Warner has shown why the Eagles and Dockers are so desperate to get their hands on him, booting the opening goal of the AFL season just minutes into the Swan’s clash with Hawthorn. The 23-year-old has been a hot topic in the lead-up to the 2025 season, with speculation he will leave the Swans at the end of the year. However, any pressure the persistent speculation may have placed on the youngster was shrugged off almost immediately as the ball magnet made the best possible start to arguably his most important season to date. After grabbing an early kick as the Hawks made a few early forays forward, Warner snuck into the forward line as former West Coast defender Tom Barrass was sucked up the ground on his Hawks debut. The long ball in lacked direction, but Warner, who recently purchased a house in Perth, was on hand to clean up the crumbs and slot through the first goal of the season curtain raiser. The major was met with roars from the fans, with one supporter displaying a sign with a desperate plea for the youngster to remain a blood beyond 2025. “We love The Chad. Never leave us,” the sign read. The fan’s sign even included an incentive, saying, “I’ll mow your lawn for 10 years”. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The clash was also a first for new Sydney coach and West Coast premiership hero Dean Cox after taking over from John Longmire. Cox revealed ahead of the game he was feeling nervous but ready to “hand” the game over to the players. Source link #AFL #West #*********** #star #Chad #Warner #kicks #opening #goal #season #Sydney #Swans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The First Descendant Devs Will End The Support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One The First Descendant Devs Will End The Support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One N4G Unlocked: “If you check the Laderboard for Void Eroson Purge (the only one we currently have), you will notice that Gley, Ines, and Bunny have the best scores. But what is off is that a top-ranked Ultimate Ajax managed to clear Stage 30 faster than anyone (except the best-ranked Ultimate Gley players).” Source link #Descendant #Devs #Support #PlayStation #Xbox Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Honor Magic 7 Mini With a Compact 6.3-inch Screen Reportedly in Development Honor Magic 7 Mini With a Compact 6.3-inch Screen Reportedly in Development Honor could be the latest company to offer a compact flagship phone, according to a new leak. The ******** manufacturer is said to introduce a new phone with a small-sized screen. While the moniker of the purported handset is yet to be confirmed, it is speculated to be equipped with a 6.3-inch screen which would potentially put it at par with the likes of Xiaomi 15 and the Vivo X200 Mini which also sport a similar-sized display. Honor’s Small-Screen Smartphone Digital Chat Station (translated from ********) leaked information about the development of the purported Honor smartphone in a post on the ******** social media platform Weibo. It is tipped to be equipped with a compact 6.3-inch screen with a 1.5K resolution. The phone itself may have a “slim, ultra-light” form factor. The tipster suggests that it will be a flagship offering. While details remain scarce, it is speculated to be part of the Honor Magic 7 series, and could reportedly be introduced as the Honor Magic 7 Mini. Notably, the lineup currently comprises three smartphones — the Honor Magic 7, Magic 7 Pro, and the Magic 7 Lite. The company also offers a special variant of the former, marketed as the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, which features classic Porsche elements and has a hexagonal-shaped rear camera module. Meanwhile, the ******** original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is also reported to be developing the Honor 400 series as the successor to the Honor 300 lineup that debuted in December 2024. It is expected to include a base, a Pro and an Ultra variant and could be launched in China by May 2025. More details about the purported Honor Magic 7 Mini are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Source link #Honor #Magic #Mini #Compact #6.3inch #Screen #Reportedly #Development Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

20 Brutally Honest Confessions From Americans About How They Feel With Trump’s Latest Truth Social Post 20 Brutally Honest Confessions From Americans About How They Feel With Trump’s Latest Truth Social Post On Tuesday morning, President Trump announced on Truth Social that he would stop federal funding to any school that allows “********” protests to occur on campus. Social media post by Donald J. Trump threatening to stop federal funding for institutions allowing ******** protests and warning of imprisonment or expulsion While Trump did not further explain what constitutes an ******** protest, a lot of people across the Internet have been expressing their concerns about how this violates their First Amendment rights. According to Esha Bhandari, deputy director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, in an ACLU article, “The federal government cannot mandate expulsion of students or threaten funding cuts to punish constitutionally protected speech on campus. While the administration can enforce Title VI to ensure a learning environment free from harassment, it cannot force universities into adopting restrictive speech codes that silence the viewpoints the government disfavors.” People have been posting their concerns on Reddit when user Healthy_Block3036 asked: “Americans, how do you feel about Trump stopping funding for Colleges that allow “********” protests?” So, I thought I would share what they wrote below: 1.”I wish we had a real Congress and SCOTUS and some partially intelligent people in the Cabinet.” A group of officials, including judges in robes, sit during a formal event. Audience members applaud —Corpshark “Or some people with a spine, but that’s not what MAGA’s voted into office everywhere.” —FK-DJT “Some (not all, lmao) of the people in the Cabinet are intelligent. They know what they’re doing is ********. They don’t care. They know what they’re doing is massively unpopular. They don’t care because the plan is to get rid of fair elections.” —flannyo 2.”I wish we had a left-leaning party (*******) that wasn’t so worried about ‘decorum’ that they are helpless to do anything in response to Republican antics. The Biden admin should have prosecuted Trump, tried expanding the court, and whatever else they could have.” —Kevdog1800 “Yeah, they really need to stop trying to do things the proper way and just use the system to their advantage like the other side is doing. The game is already rigged; they are not gonna win by taking the high road.” —Bgo318 3.”This is a clear First Amendment violation. Protesting is a fundamental constitutionally protected right, and Trump cannot unilaterally declare them ********.” A man in a suit stands at a podium speaking, with others seated in the background, suggesting a formal or governmental setting —curious_meerkat “Especially not via a Tweet.” —B19F00T 4.”The same as for every previous Trump act. Half the population is deeply alarmed at the massive overreach by the President and the implications it has for large sections of the constitution, and the other half of the population cannot get any more ****** than they already are.” —Initiatedspoon “However, some of the base is leaving. A farmer friend of mine (a lib) who lives in North Dakota just told me a story I found interesting today: He was selling some of his sunflower seeds at a grain elevator in central ND. He knows the manager is a MAGA person but subtly asked him, ‘So, yeah, what do you think of these new tariffs?’ The manager stated that he felt betrayed and they would ruin American agriculture.” —ilovesaintpaul 5.”It blows my mind that he and his supporters are so unashamed. I’ve never seen such an un-American display in my entire life. What a ******** coward this man is.” Person in a blue outfit wearing a red hat with text, clapping enthusiastically at an event —J-ne “They believe they will never be the victims of his cruelty. Joining the bully is fun until the bully turns on you.” —lifesprig “There have always been Authoritarians living here. There were monarchists during the revolution, there were slave owners during the Civil War, there were fascist supporters before World War II, and there were people who celebrated when students were shot at Kent State. They’ve always lost ‘in the end,’ but they’ve always been here, and they always will be here. They wear the flag and pretend to love this country, but they hate freedom.” —TheGlennDavid “What shocks me isn’t his insane supporters. It’s all the other institutions that are falling so quickly in line. I knew intellectually that so many institutions that bill themselves as ‘pro-democracy’ — like The New York Times, say — are really just pro-status quo. But it’s still shocking to see them just roll over for fascism without even a fight.” —PoopMobile9000 6.”I wonder if he posted this [on Tuesday] because he knows that what he said [on Tuesday] was going to spark a lot of disapproval among educated people.” —Banshe_617 “Oh, yeah, guys. Here in Ukraine, we’ve already seen such political moves in Russia when Putin was preparing for war against us. So… I have a bad feeling about this.” —Mobile-Statement6934 7.”The longer I watch this circus, the faster I want to get out of the country. And I am a straight, white male, decorated combat veteran, and public service worker. I am literally watching every step that my forefathers fought happen again.” The U.S. Capitol building beneath a cloudy sky, symbolizing government and legislative news events —Salted_Paramedic “BBC News said there were a record number of Americans applying to move to the *** in the last four weeks.” —Kezly “I was recently in Copenhagen, and I happened to walk by the US embassy on my way for coffee one morning, and there was a massive line up out the door with a sign reviewing requirements for Visa applications. It was kind of a wild sight to see.” —Puzzleheaded_Shame75 8.”He’s laying the foundation for martial law. The first protest that gets a little ‘rough; will be the casus belli he’s been chomping at the bit for.” —Zerorezlandre 9.”He’s seeing the numbers: approval rating plummeting, (obviously), stock markets dropping, Zelensky saying he won’t apologize (because he has nothing to apologize for). Orange Man is big, mad, and in emotional panic mode. KEEP IT UP EVERYONE. DON’T TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS.” Stock market display showing exchange rates with the American flag; Dólar at 20.92, up 1.13% —SirTabetha “Yeah, I’m not sure he thinks about it that way. The POS has complete control right now. I hope you’re right, though.” —Ok_Association8194 10.”Is anyone surprised? J6 was ok; college kids voicing their opinions is not. Trump is a dictator who’s following Hitler’s playbook.” —recoveredcrush 11.”I like how MAGAs get all ******* off when college kids demonstrate but fully supported full-grown adults attacking the Capitol, ******** on desks, and injuring law enforcement. They can sure put the hippo in hypocrite.” Person sitting outside, holding a smartphone, looking distressed with a hand covering their face —EdgeMiserable4381 12.”I am a 6th generation Texan. To say I was raised Republican is an understatement. Trump is a moron who has doomed our country, and now he’s trying to strip away our most basic rights as citizens. I can’t stand my family that voted for him.” —Gonzowiththewind 13.”This feels like his playbook for many other things, including USAID and Ukraine aid. I feel like he wants to cut funding to universities regardless of whether they have legal or ******** protests. He makes a statement that he will stop funding for universities that allow ******** protests. The Supreme Court has given him free interpretation to determine if a protest is ‘********.’ Even if ‘legal’ protests are held, or no protests are held, he will tell his loyal followers that ******** protests are being held. Funding will be halted. He can claim that he was victorious and owned the libs, and people will ****** up to give him his eagerly anticipated handshakes, back pats, blowjobs, and chicken tenders and fries. Rinse and repeat with the next government agency that he wants to dismantle.” People holding signs advocating for Ukraine, including one reading “Ukraine Needs Weapons,” during a protest —thewalex 14.”The higher-ups and wealthy donors that control the GOP have wanted all of this for years. My employer paid for me to go back to school as an adult due to a contract dispute with our labor union. We didn’t get to pick the school. The school they picked for us was a right-wing Christian business school. I figured my life would be better if I had a degree than it would be if I turned down the offer, so I accepted it. You would not believe some of the ***** they are teaching these kids.” “They basically want to isolate our whole country and produce everything we need within our borders. Their reasoning is that ‘we used to.’ Yeah, we did about a hundred years ago. They know that people will suffer in the process, but they simply don’t care because the end justifies the means. They also don’t believe that a middle class should exist and that the wealthy, as ‘creators of wealth,’ shouldn’t have to pay any kind of taxes. They think the only responsibility the federal government should have is protecting us from foreign invaders. They also want to do away with the federal minimum wage. They even tried to blame the institution of the federal minimum wage for causing ****** plight. Yeah, according to them, the minimum wage prevented ****** shop owners from being able to run profitable businesses in ****** neighborhoods, and that’s why there are so many poor ****** folks. Seriously, they claim this. If you wanna learn about some more of their wild ideas and see where our country’s most likely headed, do a Google search for a book called When We Are Free by Matcheck and Ebeling.” —Moscowmitchismybitch 15.”It should be shocking, but it’s not. This is great for corporate America. You mean workers’ rights, equal pay, overtime, and no slave labor can be thrown away for a generous bribe? Yes, please. This is capitalism heaven.” Protesters hold a banner reading “Capitalism Isn’t Working, Another World is Possible,” with a line of diverse figures depicted below the text —wizzywurtzy 16.”One of the qualities of fascism is to fully reject and suppress any facts that may run contrary to the fascist power structure. Simply uttering words that challenge their position is a threat to the order.” —aperture413 17.”Welcome to Nazi America.” A man in a suit waves while standing among applauding people at an event, appearing confident and acknowledged —Genocode 18.”If by ‘********’ he means, for example, the many recent protests that overran (and somewhat destroyed) academic buildings or burned police cars to the ground, then yes, those ******** activities should be stopped. Peaceful, orderly protests are not ******** anywhere in the United States. Nothing about that should change.” —AccomplishedTurn5925 “So Trump cares about academic buildings being overrun, but not government buildings? Because he pardoned those January 6 people. This is definitely to enforce against protests where he doesn’t approve of what’s being protested.” —Jaijoles “But all those things are already ********. What is the school supposed to do when a group of 100 people have signs protesting legally for four hours, then one rando decides to punch someone else in the face? Was the school supposed to ********* report that rando and arrest them before they ever took a swing?” —pax284 19.”Looks very bad. The First Amendment does have restrictions, but I imagine his idea of ‘********’ is not the same as the actual law.” People at a protest holding signs advocating for women’s rights in an urban setting —Geno1480 “This is why the wording is so vital. There is no such thing as an ******** protest. There are people who do ******** acts during a protest, but no protest is ********. Blurring that line is very much intentional here. One person doing something ******** at a protest lets them label the entire protest as ********. And eventually, they just make protesting ******** altogether.” —goldberg1303 “Blurring that line is very much intentional here. Absolutely the point. If you go to the conservative subreddit, the word ‘********’ is doing tons and tons of heavy lifting here. They fully assume that means all protests are still allowed, just not the ******** ones. (I don’t actually know what anyone means by that.) The problem to me, like most of the things he does, is that there is no specific meaning behind what he says. Nobody knows what he means here; it means whatever you need it to mean. Obviously, this is intentional. It’s meant to cause chaos, as much of it as he possibly can. Chaos is the point. This is just another example of **** eating, and America voted for **** eating.” —JackSparrow420 20.And finally, “Trump is violating the constitution on a daily basis; Republicans are just allowing it, and all Democrats are doing is shrugging and saying they can’t do anything. ******** pathetic, spineless government.” —GrexxSkullz Do you have thoughts about Trump’s Truth Social post about stopping funding for Colleges that allow “********” protests? Tell us how you feel in the comments below. Source link #Brutally #Honest #Confessions #Americans #Feel #Trumps #Latest #Truth #Social #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Paris halts Eurostar trains to London after unexploded WWII bomb found near tracks – CNN Paris halts Eurostar trains to London after unexploded WWII bomb found near tracks – CNN Paris halts Eurostar trains to London after unexploded WWII bomb found near tracks CNNEurostar and local trains disrupted at Gare du Nord in Paris after unexploded WW2 bomb found – live updates BBC.comEurostar services halted after WW2 bomb found near Gare du Nord in Paris The GuardianUnexploded WW II bomb discovered near tracks at major Paris train terminal CBS NewsUnexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France The Associated Press Source link #Paris #halts #Eurostar #trains #London #unexploded #WWII #bomb #tracks #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Scary’ tropical storm nears Queensland ‘Scary’ tropical storm nears Queensland Katy Watson Australia correspondent Reporting fromSouthern Queensland Watch: Australia’s east coast prepares for rare cyclone The wind has been kicking up along Australia’s Gold Coast and so too has the swell. But while authorities have been warning residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred approaches, die-hard surfers have been throwing caution to the increasing wind. “This is what we look forward to,” said surfer Jeff Weatherall as he waited for a jet ski to pick him up from Kirra beach and carry him into the big waves. “This is the fifth day straight – I’ve done nothing but eat, sleep, surf and do it again.” The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a category two system on Saturday morning. Kirra beach is famous for its breakers and surfers have been busy this week seizing the strong winds. “There are people that are going to lose their houses, but at the moment, you’re taking the good of it all. This is just crazy surf,” said surfer Donnie Neal. Cyclone Alfred’s path has slowed in recent days and has been moving “erratically” according to weather experts, which is why landfall has been delayed from earlier predictions. “A category two system means winds near the centre up to 95km/h (59mph), with gusts up to 130km/h,” says the Bureau of Meteorology’s Matthew Collopy. Another meteorologist described its progress as a “walking pace”, which has raised concerns that it may bring a prolonged ******* of heavy rain and flooding. Four million people are in the firing line of Cyclone Alfred. It’s expected to hit between the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast – a stretch of Australia known for its beautiful beaches and top surf – as well as Brisbane, Australia’s third-biggest city with a population of nearly 3 million. Jeff Weatherall has been doing little but surf for days at Kirra, which is famous for its breakers While keen surfers have been taking advantage of the wind and waves, most residents are hunkering down indoors. Stephen Valentine and his wife, who live in Logan city south of Brisbane, have prepared some 30 litres of water, food for themselves and their pets, and set up “protected rooms” in their home situated away from windows. “At the moment we are as prepared as we can be for something that none of us have been through… Nothing has come this far south across the south,” said Mr Valentine, who grew up in the city. “We would get the edge of a cyclone ever so often, but not to this level,” he added. While Queensland isn’t a stranger to cyclones – it’s the most disaster-prone state in Australia – it’s rare they come so far south. As well as strong winds, Cyclone Alfred is expected to dump as much as 800mm of rain in the coming days, affecting a large area of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Flash and riverine flooding is the biggest concern in low-lying areas. “These are tough times, but Australians are tough people, and we are resilient people,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday, echoing the Gold Coast’s acting Mayor Donna Gates, who has said Cyclone Alfred is a “scary proposition” for the region. New South Wales police said on Friday that one man was missing after his four-wheel drive was swept into a fast-flowing river. Authorities deliver sandbags to areas on the path of Cyclone Alfred in Queensland As of Friday, more than 84,000 homes in the two states were without power, and tens of thousands more were under evacuation orders. Nearly 1,000 schools have closed, public transport has been suspended and airports are shut. Flights aren’t expected to resume until Sunday at the earliest. Elective surgeries have also been cancelled. The last time a cyclone of Alfred’s magnitude hit was in 1974, when Wanda hit in January and then two months later, Zoe crossed the coast. Flooding though, is more common. In February 2022, thousands of homes were damaged along much of Australia’s east after heavy rain. Authorities have been keen to prepare communities ahead of Cyclone Alfred. The council opened sandbag depots across the region to help residents protect their homes. “It’s surreal. We know it’s coming, but it’s very quiet,” said Anthony Singh, a resident of the Brisbane suburb of West End. He waited for four hours on Wednesday to pick up sandbags to protect his home. Getty Images As well as strong winds, Cyclone Alfred is expected to dump as much as 800mm of rain in the coming days Fellow resident Mark Clayton, helped to co-ordinate the sandbag collection, shovelling more than 140 tonnes of sand. “I think people are a bit apprehensive,” he says. “Are the buildings going to stay up, are the roofs going to stay on? People expect a lot of trees to come down and to lose power for an extended ******* of time.” With supermarkets now shut and people mostly sheltering at home, there’s a lot of uncertainty as Australians wait for the storm to hit. Source link #Scary #tropical #storm #nears #Queensland Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Georgia Stanway pays tribute to Kendal girl killed by car on pitch Georgia Stanway pays tribute to Kendal girl killed by car on pitch Evie Lake BBC News, North East and Cumbria Family handout Poppy Atkinson was determined to be a professional footballer, her family said England footballer Georgia Stanway has paid tribute to Poppy Atkinson, 10, who was killed when a car crashed on to a pitch where she was playing. Poppy was fatally struck by the vehicle while attending a football training session at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria on Wednesday evening. Her family said Poppy was determined to be a professional footballer and idolised Stanway, as well as Manchester United and England players Ella Toone and Kobbie Mainoo. Paying tribute to her, the FC Bayern Munich player said Poppy would “always play a special role” in the sport. An eight-year-old girl, also from Kendal, was taken to hospital for treatment but her injuries were not life-threatening. Cumbria Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Lancaster on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but said there was “no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act”. PA Media Georgia Stanway said news of Poppy’s death was “devastating” Stanway, who is from Cumbria, said on X the news of Poppy’s death was “devastating”. “Sending all my love and condolences to the family and all affected,” she said. “The football world will miss you Poppy. You will always play a special role.” Poppy played for Kendal United’s U12 girls team and the club described her as “our much loved player”. “Poppy’s love for football shone through to all who met her and she was an inspiration to her teammates,” a spokesperson said. Family handout Poppy Atkinson (pictured with her brother Edward) was a force of nature, her family said Poppy’s family said their lives revolved around her love for football. “Many who know her, and who know her determination to improve and win, had no doubt she would achieve her goal to one day to play for Manchester United,” they said. “She was a force of nature. She was so special, she was too good for this world.” In response, Manchester United said: “On behalf of Ella, Kobbie and everyone at Manchester United, we send our heartfelt condolences to Poppy’s family and friends for their devastating loss. “Rest in peace Poppy.” A number of clubs have already agreed to hold a minute-long silence for Poppy ahead of this weekend’s games as part of a campaign launched on social media by South Shields-based Team Grassroots. Allow Twitter content?This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue Cumbria Police is investigating the ******. Source link #Georgia #Stanway #pays #tribute #Kendal #girl #killed #car #pitch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RSLWA wins bitter court fight with bikie-linked Veteran’s Motorcycle Club over Nollamara clubhouse RSLWA wins bitter court fight with bikie-linked Veteran’s Motorcycle Club over Nollamara clubhouse The Returned and Services League WA kicked out the Veteran’s Motorcycle Club, citing unwholesome “activities”, including skimpy barmaids. Source link #RSLWA #wins #bitter #court #fight #bikielinked #Veterans #Motorcycle #Club #Nollamara #clubhouse Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

260ft cargo ship stuck in the Humber Estuary after three failed rescue attempts 260ft cargo ship stuck in the Humber Estuary after three failed rescue attempts A huge cargo ship is stuck in the Humber Estuary and could stay stranded for a month after three failed rescue attempts. The 260ft-long H&S Wisdom ran aground in the Humber Estuary, east Yorkshire, in the evening on Sunday, March 2 and is refusing to budge. The crew of the ship is reportedly still on board the ship, which has a gross tonnage of 1,552 which refers to the volume of its internal space. Now, rescue team Humber Rescue won’t be able to try again until higher tides come towards the end of March or beginning of April. Source link #260ft #cargo #ship #stuck #Humber #Estuary #failed #rescue #attempts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Reddit Rolls Out Post Insights for Performance Analysis, Community Suggestions and Other Tools Reddit Rolls Out Post Insights for Performance Analysis, Community Suggestions and Other Tools Reddit on Thursday rolled out new tools for Redditors which makes it easier to check if their posts conflict with the community’s rules, help them recover it, and display the requirements for posting in communities. With the new Post Insights feature, they can get a comprehensive view of their post’s performance, with metrics such as views, upvotes, and shares. This rollout builds upon the recent introduction of an AI conversational chatbot dubbed Reddit Answers with which users can interact by asking text-based queries. Reddit detailed the new tools introduced on its platform in a blog post. As per the company, the Post Check tool offers users an opportunity to review their posts if they are found to be at risk of violating the community’s rules and fix them to minimise the possibility of getting removed. However, if a post is indeed removed due to the aforementioned community rules, the new Post Recovery feature is a tool through which users can post it to an alternative subreddit whose rules it abides by. To eliminate the possibility of a post violating community rules altogether, the requirements, such as account age or Karma, will now be displayed before a user posts. And to make finding communities whose content relates to the post easier, the community-focused social media platform will suggest relevant communities based on the content, as per Reddit. Alongside, Reddit also introduces Post Insights, enabling users to see how well their posts are performing with the help of views, upvotes, shares, and more insights. The company says these features are now available across Reddit’s desktop and mobile apps. Notably, Reddit has also jumped on the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon by introducing an AI chatbot in December last year. It was introduced as a new way of getting information, recommendations, discussions, and opinions on the platform on a wide range of topics. Users can ask the AI chatbot text-based questions to receive responses based on summarised relevant posts on the platform. Reddit Answers will also suggest follow-up questions in case the user is uncertain, as per the company. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Source link #Reddit #Rolls #Post #Insights #Performance #Analysis #Community #Suggestions #Tools Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Paris Gare du Nord trains halted after WW2 bomb found – BBC.com Paris Gare du Nord trains halted after WW2 bomb found – BBC.com Paris Gare du Nord trains halted after WW2 bomb found BBC.comUnexploded WW II bomb discovered near tracks at major Paris train terminal CBS NewsEurostar services halted after WW2 bomb found near Gare du Nord in Paris The GuardianUnexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France The Associated PressEurostar trains between Paris and London suspended after WW2 bomb found near tracks Financial Times Source link #Paris #Gare #Nord #trains #halted #WW2 #bomb #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

BBC News to create AI department to offer more personalised content | BBC BBC News to create AI department to offer more personalised content | BBC BBC News is to create a new department that will use AI to give the public more personalised content, as its leader said the corporation had been “defying gravity” in reaching audiences amid seismic changes in the way news is consumed. In a note to staff seen by the Guardian, Deborah Turness, the chief executive of BBC News, announced an overhaul of the organisation’s structure, including the creation of a new department, BBC News growth, innovation and AI. It will have a particular focus on under-25s, amid a huge shift to news consumption on smartphones and on platforms such as TikTok. Turness said the corporation had to act fast to counter a series of headwinds including “the growing trend of news avoidance, the growth of news consumption on social platforms, increased digital competition and inevitable broadcast decline”. It is understood that measures could include deploying AI to curate stories for users on their phones, based on their previous consumption, in a way that suits those used to consuming content served up by social media. “We must become ruthlessly focused on understanding our audience needs, on delivering the kind of journalism and content they want, in the places they want it, designed and produced in the shape that they enjoy it,” Turness said. “We must do this on platforms that deliver a best-in-class consumer experience, offering personalisation, recommendation and unique user journeys. And we must deploy AI to support, enable and accelerate our innovation and growth.” News organisations across the board are grappling with how AI should be deployed. Some outlets are already going much further, using the technology to summarise articles or to rewrite articles for different audiences. However, a recent BBC study into the leading AI assistants found they had a tendency to create distortions, factual inaccuracies and misleading content in response to questions about news and current affairs. The corporation has previously pledged that its use of AI “will always be in line with its public service values”, and said it must never undermine the trust of audiences and must always be used in “a manner consistent with BBC editorial values, in particular of accuracy, impartiality, fairness and privacy”. In her memo, Turness said the changes were part of a plan to “reshape BBC News”, designed to ensure its journalism reaches “the widest possible audience, regardless of where or how they find us”. The overhaul will also include the creation of a second new department, BBC live and daily news. She said its arrival would mean the end of “traditional newsroom silos” and make sure that content produced by the newsroom would work across all platforms, including traditional bulletins, online and on the BBC News app. skip past newsletter promotion Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion She told staff BBC News was defying gravity in its reach while operating in a “fiercely competitive digital environment and fighting against long-term broadcast decline as audience habits shift”. She revealed that the BBC News app had overtaken Apple News as the No 1 *** news app, despite the Apple app being pre-installed on every iPhone. A director is to be appointed to the new growth, innovation and AI department, tasked with working with news bosses to “develop, deliver and test our critical investments and innovations, and measure their consumer impact”. Source link #BBC #News #create #department #offer #personalised #content #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why International ETFs are Growing Faster than US ETFs Why International ETFs are Growing Faster than US ETFs International ETFs saw a surge in inflows in February. They rose at a faster rate than U.S. ETFs. A driving factor was the performance of international stocks versus U.S. stocks. International ETFs saw inflows spike in February. There was a surge in interest among investors on international equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in February, as investors seek to diversify more assets from the volatile U.S. stock market. ETFs that invest in international stocks saw inflows more than double in February, rising from $6.5 billion in January to $15.4 billion in February, according to ETF.com. Overall, international equity ETFs saw assets under management climb about 2% in February to $1.63 trillion. The overall numbers pale in comparison to U.S. equity ETFs, but the growth rate for international ETFs was much faster in February, according to ETF.com data. Specifically, ETFs that invest predominantly in U.S. stocks generated $52.2 billion in assets in February. That’s roughly half the $110.8 billion that ETFs brought in overall last month. However, that is down from the $56.1 billion in inflows that US equity ETFs saw in January. The January haul for US equity ETFs was a higher percentage of the $107 billion in total ETF inflows in January. Also, total assets under management in US equity ETFs fell about 3% to $6.7 trillion in February. Why International ETFs Saw More Inflows The surge in inflows for international equity ETFs in February stems from a few different factors. One, U.S. stocks struggled in February, with most indexes down for the month due to concerns about the economy, tariffs, inflation, and geopolitics, among other issues. The index was the hardest hit, dropping 5.4% in February, while the S&P Midcap 400 fell 4.3%. The tanked 3.9% while the was off 1.4% and the dropped 1.3%. The only positive domestic index for the month was the Russell 1000 Value (NYSE:), up 0.4%. At the same time, international stocks have performed much better. For example, the MSCI EAFE index (NYSE:), which tracks stocks outside of North America, gained about 4% in February and is up roughly 8% YTD. Stocks in Europe have performed even better, as the Index gained about 6% in February and has risen roughly 11% YTD. Those returns have driven international ETFs higher, as most of the top-performing ETFs this year are international, including those that track stocks in Europe. For example, the SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (NYSE:) has returned 13.1% YTD while the iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (NYSE:) is up 11.4%. Further, the Vanguard Europe ETF (NYSE:) has returned 10.2% YTD. That’s likely due to European stocks reporting better earnings, on average, than their U.S., counterparts. According to a recent report from FactSet’s John Butters, large cap companies that generated more than 50% of their revenue from outside the U.S. in Q4 saw a 5.9% revenue growth rate. In comparison, companies that made more thane 50% of their revenue in the U.S. saw revenue growth of 5.0%. It will be interesting to see if that gap widens in Q1. Original Post Source link #International #ETFs #Growing #Faster #ETFs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]