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Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed A parliamentary human rights committee has recommended reforms to Australia’s sanctions regime to make it easier for aid organisations to operate. Source link #Aid #carveouts #human #rights #sanctions #endorsed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines At a confirmation hearing for Dr. Marty Makary on Thursday, senators focused heavily on the safety of the abortion pill, with Republican lawmakers urging him to restrict access and Democratic lawmakers demanding that he maintain its current availability. Dr. Makary, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, signaled that he shared Republicans’ concerns about the current policy, issued during the Biden administration, which expanded access by allowing people to obtain the pills without an in-person medical appointment. Several Democrats pointed to volumes of studies showing that the drugs are safe. Dr. Makary told members of the Senate health committee, which held the hearing, that he would review the pill’s safety and the policy at issue. He said he would “take a solid, hard look at the data and to meet with the professional career scientists who have reviewed the data at the F.D.A. and to build an expert coalition to review the ongoing data, which is required to be collected.” The hearing also touched on vaccines, with several lawmakers, including the committee chairman, Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, questioning why an advisory committee meeting on next year’s flu vaccine had been canceled in recent weeks and asking whether it would be held later. He and others stressed that the flu panel met annually, and some reminded Dr. Makary that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who oversees the F.D.A. as health secretary, had pledged transparency in agency decision-making. Senator Patty Murray, Democrat of Washington, called the cancellation “unprecedented and dangerous” after decades of annual meetings. Dr. Makary repeatedly reminded senators that he was not responsible for scrapping the meeting. He also suggested there was a need for a broader review of the role of vaccine committees that convene experts to advise the F.D.A. He shot back at criticism, saying there is a “huge difference” between “requiring every 12-year-old girl to get an eighth Covid booster” and “rubber stamping” the vaccine chosen by a global health panel that had targeted dominant influenza strains. He offered no details about any school or entity that requires children to have annual Covid boosters. He also was questioned about the measles vaccine in light of the current outbreak in Texas, where one child has died and 22 people were hospitalized. “Vaccines save lives,” Dr. Makary said. “I do believe that any child who dies of a vaccine-preventable illness is a tragedy in the modern era.” But he did not take the bait lobbed by Senator John Hickenlooper, Democrat of Colorado, who criticized Mr. Kennedy’s endorsement of vitamin A and cod liver oil as remedies for measles. Dr. Makary responded by saying that supplements can improve conditions like malnutrition, which is associated with poor outcomes in measles outbreaks. Lawmakers also warned about staff cuts and hiring freezes the Trump administration has ordered and how they could affect workers who inspect the safety of the food supply, and urged Dr. Makary to review the layoffs among those staff members whose salaries are backed by industry fees. They also touched on work related to chemicals like dyes in the food supply, an area Dr. Makary agreed to study, invoking European products with fewer additives as an area for review. Among other issues raised during the hearing, the vexing problem of ******** vape products from China with unknown ingredients was stressed by Senator Ashley Moody, Republican of Florida. The vapes tend to have high levels of nicotine, advertise thousands of puffs and come in flavors like strawberry lemonade that are appealing to adolescents. Ms. Moody said it was concerning that the products were banned within China. “Whoever comes in as the head of F.D.A., this is one of your problems you have to address immediately,” said Ms. Moody, who was previously Florida’s attorney general. Blocking the flow of the unauthorized vapes has been a priority for major tobacco companies that have followed F.D.A. rules and marketed vapes in tobacco or menthol flavors in the United States. It’s a priority public health groups also share. Dr. Makary said he would address the problem with the F.D.A.’s law enforcement division and the Justice Department. Throughout the hearing, several senators returned to the abortion pill and the F.D.A.’s oversight of policy changes during the lengthy history of medication abortion over more than two decades. Mifepristone — part of the standard two-drug medication regimen now used in nearly two-thirds of abortions — has become a focal point of anti-abortion efforts since the Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion in 2022. In a lawsuit filed against the F.D.A. and other efforts, abortion opponents have demanded that the agency either withdraw approval for mifepristone or roll back regulations to prevent abortion pills from being prescribed by telemedicine and mailed to patients. The Biden administration waived the in-person dispensing requirement in 2021. Senator Maggie Hassan, Democrat of New Hampshire, said that she was concerned that Dr. Makary would “unilaterally overrule the data that currently exists for political purposes and for political reasons.” Dr. Makary repeated that he had no preconceived notions and would examine the data. “I wish you were hedging a little bit less today,” Ms. Hassan shot back. Mifepristone, which blocks progesterone, a hormone necessary for pregnancy to develop, has long been regulated by the F.D.A. under an especially strict program that applies to only a small number of drugs. For years after its approval in 2000, mifepristone could be prescribed only by a doctor and patients were required to attend three in-person doctor visits to obtain and take the medication. In 2016 and 2021, based on updated scientific evidence, the agency made several changes, including that nurse practitioners and some other health care providers could prescribe mifepristone and that patients did not have to pick up the medication in person. Senator Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, argued that the policy change to drop the requirement for in-person appointments was made in anticipation of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Reproductive health experts and organizations, however, had long argued that the requirement was unnecessary for safety and noted that the F.D.A. had already allowed women to take the medication at home without being supervised by a doctor. The Covid pandemic increased the importance of allowing people to obtain the pill by mail because many patients were not able to visit clinics or abortion providers. Pressed further by Mr. Hawley, Dr. Makary signaled that he shared the concerns of some abortion opponents and said that he knew doctors who preferred to give the drug in their office: “I think their concern there is that if this drug is in the wrong hands, it could be used for coercion,” he said. Mr. Cassidy closed the hearing with a direct request: to change the policy back to what it was in the first Trump administration and require an in-person visit. The F.D.A. has a staff of about 18,000 and a budget of about $7.2 billion. The agency has vast regulatory authority over products that include prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, tobacco and about 80 percent of the food supply. It also regulates artificial intelligence software used to scan medical images, an area where the agency has been dismissed as too permissive in its approvals. If confirmed, Dr. Makary would first encounter tensions among staff members, who have been whipsawed by the Trump administration’s aggressive measures to reshape the federal bureaucracy in recent weeks. The staff endured an initial round of about 700 layoffs, decimating some product-review teams that ensure the safety of medical devices such as surgical robots and systems that deliver insulin to people with diabetes. Those firings were followed by some job reinstatements, though many of those in the tobacco division who review the safety of new products and lost their positions, were not called back. Asked about the layoffs, Dr. Makary said he supported efforts to increase efficiency and that he would review recent personnel decisions. Pam Belluck contributed reporting. Source link #Senators #Press #Marty #Makary #Abortion #Pills #Vaccines Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trudeau says US tariff war to drag on, Bessent calls him a ‘numbskull’ Trudeau says US tariff war to drag on, Bessent calls him a ‘numbskull’ By David Ljunggren and Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada will be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, speaking shortly before U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called him “a numbskull”. Trudeau said Canada would continue to engage with senior Trump administration officials about tariffs Washington says it will impose on ********* imports, reiterating that his goal was to get the measures removed. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. “I can confirm that we will continue to be in a trade war that was launched by the United States for the foreseeable future,” he told reporters in Ottawa. Canada immediately imposed 25% tariffs on C$30 billion of U.S. imports and Trudeau said those measures would remain in place until the Trump administration ended its trade action. Bessent made clear the administration’s unhappiness, telling an event in New York that “If you want to be a numbskull like Justin Trudeau and say ‘Oh we’re going to do this’, then tariffs are going to go up”. In response, a ********* government source said Washington was upset because Ottawa had retaliated. Trudeau and Trump, who accuses Canada of not doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl and ******** migrants across the border, held a 50-minute phone conversation on Wednesday. “It was a colorful call. It was also a very substantive call,” said Trudeau, adding that the two sides were in talks but had nothing to announce yet. “We are … trying to make sure that these tariffs don’t overly harm, certainly in the short term, certain sectors.” One topic of conversation is Canada possibly delaying a second round of 25% tariffs on a further C$125 billion of U.S. imports, due to come into effect in less than three weeks. Trump will exempt automakers from tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White House said on Wednesday. “Any carve outs that support any workers in Canada, even if it’s just one industry or another, are going to be a good thing,” said Trudeau. The ********* prime minister will step down once the ruling Liberal Party chooses a new leader this Sunday. He has generally had poor relations with Trump and took a swipe at the president, who first made a name for himself as a real estate mogul. “A win-lose between us would actually be worse for them than a win-win. That’s true in international trade, in relations between nation states,” he said. “It perhaps is not true in real estate deals, (where) a win-lose is probably better for someone who is experienced in business deals than a win-win,” he said. (Reporting by David Ljunggren and Promit Mukherjee; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Andrea Ricci) Source link #Trudeau #tariff #war #drag #Bessent #calls #numbskull Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis Makes First Public Statement Since Being Hospitalized Pope Francis Makes First Public Statement Since Being Hospitalized An audio message from Pope Francis was played for thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful have prayed for the pope, who has been hospitalized since February. Source link #Pope #Francis #Public #Statement #Hospitalized Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Broadcom (AVGO) earnings report Q1 2025 Broadcom (AVGO) earnings report Q1 2025 Broadcom CEO Hock Tan. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Broadcom reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday that topped analysts’ expectations, and the chipmaker offered strong guidance for the current quarter. The stock rose 9% in extended trading. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG consensus estimates: Earnings per share: $1.60, adjusted, versus $1.49 expectedRevenue: $14.92 billion versus $14.61 billion expected Broadcom said it expects about $14.9 billion in second-quarter revenue, higher than the $14.76 billion forecast by Wall Street analysts. Revenue in the last quarter rose 25% from $11.96 billion a year earlier. The company said net income increased to $5.5 billion, or $1.14 per share, from $1.33 billion, or 28 cents per share, in the same ******* last year. Broadcom’s artificial intelligence business is at the center of the company’s recent *****, which saw its stock price more than double last year. The company is one of the primary data center infrastructure vendors for AI, working both on Google’s custom AI chips as well as providing essential components for networking thousands of other chips together to develop advanced AI software. Prior to the after-hours pop, the stock was down about 23% so far in 2025, as investors rotate out of risk partly due to concern about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Broadcom said it recorded $4.1 billion in AI revenue during the first quarter, which is 77% higher on a year-over-year basis. Those sales are reported as part of Broadcom’s semiconductor solutions business, which grew 11% on an annual basis to $8.21 billion during the quarter. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said in a statement that the company expects “continued strength in AI semiconductor revenue,” reaching a projected $4.4 billion in the second quarter. In December, Broadcom said it was developing custom AI chips with three large cloud customers. The other major part of Broadcom’s revenue comes from its infrastructure software division, which includes software from the company’s acquisition of VMware in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2023. Broadcom said it saw $6.7 billion in software sales during the quarter, a 47% increase on an annual basis. WATCH: Chip stocks see strong performance punished by markets Source link #Broadcom #AVGO #earnings #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk lay waste to scores of federal programs and the careers of thousands of government workers, Republicans on Capitol Hill have mostly kept their objections to themselves — with one big exception. Military veterans have been disproportionately affected by the administration’s early cuts, and GOP lawmakers have unleashed a rare tide of public pushback. That reached a crescendo this week as the Trump administration raises the possibility of large-scale dismissals of Veterans Administration employees. Mass firings at the VA began weeks ago, spurring a flurry of panicked calls from GOP lawmakers to the White House. But a new memo outlines the potential for 80,000 more firings across a roughly 480,000-person department, according to an internal memo obtained by POLITICO. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chair Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said in a statement that while the massive department is “in need of reform,” efforts to downsize “must be done in a more responsible manner,” after the AP first reported the 80,000 figure Wednesday. Moran, who has been in close contact with VA Secretary Doug Collins and White House staff about personnel issues for weeks, added in an interview Thursday that lawmakers “need information” and that the numbers need to be “justifiable.” Leaving a lunch meeting with Musk Wednesday where the VA cuts came up, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his irritation to reporters and suggested Trump’s veterans chief needed to get a better handle on his department. “It’s political malpractice not to consult Congress if that’s what you intend to do,” Graham said. “Maybe you’ve got a good reason to do it. I like Doug Collins — he’s a great guy. But we don’t need to be reading memos in the paper about 20 percent cut at the VA.” Even before the VA memo became public, there was heartburn about how the cuts undertaken by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative might impact the country’s roughly 18 million veterans. Federal job cuts generally affect veterans more profoundly, since they are given preference in government hiring. The provision of health care and other services is directly threatened by cuts to the VA, and those impacts have been a frequent concern at the spate of town hall protests GOP lawmakers have encountered in recent weeks. There are signs the message has gotten through. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that senators raised the issue of VA cuts directly with Musk during the lunch meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday. “I’m hoping there will be some clarification on that issue soon,” Thune told a small group of reporters. Sen. John Barrasso, Thune’s No. 2, said that while they didn’t get confirmation of the VA cuts, Republicans stressed to Musk that Collins needs to be involved, with “the concern being that we want to make sure that veterans get the care that they need.” Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, who has recently been in contact with Musk, said she’s also coordinating with Moran as he tries to get answers. “We have an obligation to our veterans, and these mass firings undermine that obligation,” Collins told reporters. Democrats, who have been searching for a political foothold as they try to fight back against DOGE, blasted the proposed VA cuts. Senate ********* Leader Chuck Schumer called it “a betrayal of our promise to our service members” that will spark “longer wait times, fewer appointments, less health care service for our veterans.” Across the Capitol, the more DOGE-friendly House GOP is more willing to give the administration leeway on efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce. But even GOP leaders who are normally quick to praise Musk’s slash-and-burn operation are sensitive about the VA and impacts on veterans. “We’re going to talk to the secretary to see what their needs are,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). “You had, in a lot of these departments, a large increase during COVID, some of which may have been needed but a lot of which wasn’t justified. “So you need to sort through what actually helps the veterans versus what actually takes money away from veterans benefits,” Scalise added. House Foreign Affairs Chair Michael McCaul said in an interview Thursday he needed to study the VA cuts in more detail. But he had a visceral reaction when informed of the level of workforce cuts in the memo. “Jeez,” McCaul said, his eyes widening. “I worry because our veterans are hurting after Afghanistan; PTSD has gone way up,” McCaul added. “Suicide rates gone way up, and morale has gone way down. So I worry in the sense that I don’t want that to be a signal that we don’t care about our veterans.” Some House Republicans, including some with a high number of veterans in their districts who get their care from the VA, offered measured support. “I trust the president,” said Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), adding “there are a lot of complaints” about the VA. Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) added that he had faith in Collins to make cuts that “create efficiencies and actually improve care” at VA. But Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) — a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee whose state includes large numbers of federal workers and veterans — warned the job cuts would have real impacts on his constituents. “I think everybody looks at it and says, ‘Let’s get the federal government to the right size that’s sustainable.’ Companies do that all the time,” Wittman said. “But I also want to be mindful that these employees are really good people. They work hard, and I want to make sure we keep in mind the impact that it has on them.” Ben Leonard, Connor O’Brien and Katherine Tully-McManus contributed to this report. Source link #Veterans #cuts #spark #GOP #backlash #Capitol #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Second death reported in growing measles outbreak – The Washington Post Second death reported in growing measles outbreak – The Washington Post Second death reported in growing measles outbreak The Washington PostNew Mexico patient tests positive for measles after death ReutersKRWG News for Tuesday, March 4 at 6:45 a.m. KRWGLow measles vax coverage puts Taos County at risk The Taos News Source link #death #reported #growing #measles #outbreak #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital Pope Francis has released an audio message thanking people across the world for their support after being admitted to hospital on 14 February. It is the first time the 88-year-old has been heard by the public since entering hospital to be treated for bronchitis, before being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. The short, two-line message, recorded earlier that day from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, was played during a nightly prayer service for the pope in St Peter’s Square at the ********. Earlier this week the ******** said the Pontiff was stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure and had been using “non-invasive mechanical ventilation”, but is now back on a high-flow oxygen mask. The Pope has been forced to cancel a number events since his hospitalisation, most recently on Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the six-week ******* leading up to Easter. Source link #Pope #Francis #shares #voice #message #hospital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Latest Bureau of Meteorology Cyclone Alfred update as category two system nears Queensland, New South Wales Latest Bureau of Meteorology Cyclone Alfred update as category two system nears Queensland, New South Wales The Bureau of Meteorology has issued updated advice as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears, now just 140kms east of Brisbane. The agency warns the system’s slow-moving path will bring extremely dangerous conditions for a longer *******. “Tropical Cyclone Alfred (is) moving slowly towards the southeast Queensland coast. Rainfall and wind impacts are expected to continue increasing today,” BOM said. Tropical Cyclone Advice and Forecast Track Maps are being issued for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. These should be referred to for more detailed information.Alfred is moving towards the southeast Queensland coast.Alfred is likely to remain a category 2 tropical cyclone until it crosses the coast late Friday or early Saturday. Alfred is expected to weaken below tropical cyclone strength as it moves inland on Saturday morning.Southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales will see deteriorating wind, rain and coastal conditions as Alfred approaches and crosses the coast. These conditions are expected to gradually ease during the weekend as remnants of Alfred continue to move inland.Bureau of Meteorology says don’t fixate on landfall location or category classification Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology Miriam Bradbury has warned those in Cyclone Alfred’s path to not get complacent if the landfall location changes. “We still expect the coastal crossing to occur somewhere between Maroochydore and Coolangatta,” she told Sunrise. “One thing I really want to emphasise is they’re getting really focused on that exact point of crossing is disregarding the fact that we are expecting the wind, rain and wave impacts over a much, much broader area. “We’ve already seen those really, really windy conditions picking up across the Gold Coast in the overnight *******, plenty of damage already being seen and we’ve heard about the large waves, the damaging surf that’s continuing to erode the beaches and cause inundation.” Ms Bradbury said Cyclone Alfred is still “being analysed as a category two system”. “(It is) expected to remain a category two system as it moves toward the coast,” she said. “We may even see it weaken back to a category one system as it reaches those offshore islands and interacts with that land mass. So crossing the mainland coast as a category one or category two system. “Again, like that point of crossing, getting fixated on exactly what category it’s going to be is really only taking a look at the top wind gusts. “The widespread strong to damaging winds will be there, whether it’s a category one or a category two, as well as that heavy rainfall. Source link #Latest #Bureau #Meteorology #Cyclone #Alfred #update #category #system #nears #Queensland #South #Wales Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Home Buyers Shocked As Sellers Demand They Take Care Of Their Hibernating Koi Fish After *****—With A $1K+ Price Tag Per Fish For Damages Home Buyers Shocked As Sellers Demand They Take Care Of Their Hibernating Koi Fish After *****—With A $1K+ Price Tag Per Fish For Damages Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A couple preparing to close on a new home in just a few days found themselves caught in an unexpected dispute with the sellers—over a koi pond. The sellers informed the buyers that their fish couldn’t be moved during the winter and that they planned to retrieve them once the weather warmed up. However, at the last minute, they introduced a shocking addendum: if any fish became ill or died, the buyers would be financially responsible, with a minimum charge of $1,000 per fish and no cap on damages. Don’t Miss: Reddit user who shared the story on the r/RealEstate subreddit described the situation as the “craziest thing we’ve had come up on a deal.” The sellers also specified that the pond’s pump must remain running, that the fish be protected from predators, and that no chemicals or additives be used in the water. The buyers, who are experienced real estate agents representing themselves, were left in disbelief. “How can we control if the fish died because of age or illness?!” they wrote. The overwhelming response from Redditors was to reject the addendum outright. Many pointed out that once the home is sold, anything left behind becomes the new owners’ property, including the fish. Others suggested that the sellers should be paying rent for pond usage, covering the electricity costs, and assuming all liability for their koi. Trending: If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? One commenter sarcastically proposed, “You could offer to koi sit for $1,000 a week, but ‘no’ is the better option.” Another added, “They’re tenants, basically. Tell the sellers to remove them, pay monthly ‘rent,’ or the deal is off. Full stop.” Some koi enthusiasts in the thread pointed out that koi can, in fact, be moved in the winter, contradicting the sellers’ claim that relocation was impossible. Story Continues “Koi aren’t those types of fish. Their specialist is lying to you,” one user wrote. “They just don’t have anywhere for them to go yet since they’re constructing the new pond.” Others suggested temporary holding tanks or transferring the fish to a professional koi care facility until the sellers’ new pond is ready. 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. The buyers also began to suspect financial motives behind the demand. “My husband said this is borderline extortion,” the OP revealed. “We are already privy to information that they have just enough money at close to clear their loan on the new home. My suspicion is they don’t have money to dig the pond and yeah, maybe trying to find a way to get money out of us.” Beyond the financial absurdity, many pointed out the legal risks of allowing the sellers continued access to the property post-*****. One user warned, “They’ll hire a cheap specialist from Craigslist and sue you when he doesn’t show up and says you didn’t let him on the property. Draft your own addendum that you are in no way responsible for the fish.” Another concern was liability if the specialist or sellers were injured on the property while tending to the fish. The buyers have since decided to draft a hold-harmless agreement and are requiring proof of insurance before anyone steps foot on their new property. See Also: Arrived Home’s Private Credit Fund’s has historically paid an annualized dividend yield of 8.1%*, which provides access to a pool of short-term loans backed by residential real estate with just a $100 minimum. Initially, the buyers had been gracious about allowing the fish to remain temporarily, but after the sellers’ unreasonable demands, their stance has changed. “We were doing them a favor in being gracious by allowing their pets to remain on the property,” the OP stated. “This is such an egregious thing to say that we could be on the hook for an undetermined amount of money.” The couple has now set a firm deadline for fish removal and refuses to take on any responsibility. While they wait for closing day, they, along with thousands of Reddit users, are left wondering: What were these sellers thinking? 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Trump says he’s not even looking at stock market, tariffs will make U.S. ‘very strong’ Trump says he’s not even looking at stock market, tariffs will make U.S. ‘very strong’ U.S. President Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office, on the day he signs executive orders, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 6, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration would not consider stock market reaction when hammering out the details of its tariff policy. When asked whether the decision to pause tariffs on many products from Canada and Mexico for one month was due to the stock market, Trump said the decision had “nothing to do with the market. I’m not even looking at the market, because long term the United States will be very strong with what is happening here.” “This is very much about companies and countries that have ripped off this country, our country, our beloved United States. And they’re not going to be ripping us off any more. So, you know, I think that has an impact on the market,” the president added. Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office on Thursday at an event for signing executive orders. Trump was later asked again about the market sell-off and blamed “globalists,” a term he had used to describe companies and countries earlier in the event. “I think it’s globalists that see how rich our country’s going to be and they don’t like it. Big market out there. But again, they’ve been ripping off this country for years. And they’re going to do great — everyone’s going to do great. But we can’t let this continue to happen to America. Otherwise we’re not going to have a country any longer,” the president said. The comments come as the stock market has struggled in recent days, with the major Wall Street averages heading for a losing week. On Thursday, the Nasdaq Composite closed more than 10% below its recent high, putting the tech-heavy index into correction territory. Some on Wall Street have hoped that Trump, who was seen as friendly to business during his first term and as a candidate, would consider the stock market as something of an approval rating. This idea is sometimes called the “Trump put,” a play on options terminology that suggests the president would keep the stock market from falling too far. However, the Trump administration has continued to take an aggressive posture on trade in recent days even when it has seemingly sparked a sell-off in stocks, and Nomura economists said in a note that the reality of Trump’s first term casts doubt on the “Trump put” idea. Also on Thursday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that Trump’s focus was broader than the daily moves of the stock market. “The president wants American growth and American prosperity, OK? And the fact that the stock market goes down half a percent or percent, it goes up half a percent or percent, that is not the driving force of our outcomes,” Lutnick said on CNBC Thursday. “The president is focused on rebuilding America, and you are going to see growth in America. … You’re going to see interest rates drop 1% or more. You’re going to see the stock market explode.” Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Source link #Trump #hes #stock #market #tariffs #U.S #strong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Q1 earnings report 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Q1 earnings report 2025 Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 20, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares slid 16% in extended trading on Thursday as the data center equipment maker issued quarterly and full-year guidance that came in below consensus. Here’s how the company did in the fiscal first quarter in comparison with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: 49 cents adjusted vs. 49 cents expectedRevenue: $7.85 billion vs. $7.82 billion HPE’s revenue rose 16% year over year in the quarter ending on Jan. 31, according to a statement. The company was left with profit of $598 million, or 44 cents per share, up from $387 million, or 29 cents per share, in the same quarter a year earlier. The adjusted earnings per share excludes stock-based compensation. The company could have executed better in some parts of the business during the quarter, CEO Antonio Neri was quoted as saying in the statement. HPE said it would implement a cost reduction program involving layoffs that will lead to $350 million in gross savings by the 2027 fiscal year. Around 2,500 employees will be affected, a spokesperson said. During the quarter, the U.S. Justice department filed sued in a federal district court to stop HPE from acquiring Juniper Networks. HPE announced the proposed $14 billion deal in January 2024. The court expects a trial to begin in July, according to the statement. HPE called for 28 cents to 34 cents in adjusted earnings per share for the fiscal second quarter, with revenue coming in between $7.2 billion and $7.6 billion. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had looked for 50 cents per share on $7.93 billion in revenue. For the 2025 fiscal year, HPE called for $1.70 to $1.90 in adjusted earnings per share. Analaysts polled by LSEG had predicted $2.13 per share. As of Thursday’s close, HPE shares were up about 2% so far in 2025, while the S&P 500 index was down 2%. Executives will discuss the results on a conference call starting at 5 p.m. ET. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. WATCH: HPE shares fall more than 10% after mixed earnings, layoff plans Source link #Hewlett #Packard #Enterprise #HPE #earnings #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Gap shares spike 17% as retailer blows away expectations again, showing turnaround has staying power – CNBC Gap shares spike 17% as retailer blows away expectations again, showing turnaround has staying power – CNBC Gap shares spike 17% as retailer blows away expectations again, showing turnaround has staying power CNBCGap crushes fourth quarter estimates and signals it could beat Trump tariffs Yahoo FinanceGap Sales Beat Estimates With Strength Across Most Brands BloombergGap’s holiday quarter was a big win. Here’s what’s working for the retailer. MarketWatch Source link #Gap #shares #spike #retailer #blows #expectations #showing #turnaround #staying #power #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nigel Farage hits back at Reform *** MP’s leadership criticism Nigel Farage hits back at Reform *** MP’s leadership criticism Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Nigel Farage has hit back at one of his own MPs after he said Reform *** remains a “protest party led by the Messiah” under his leadership. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe questioned Farage’s approach to leading the party and said he would need the “right people” around him to “deliver the goods”. Responding in an interview on TalkTV, Farage said Lowe was “completely wrong”. Farage added that Reform *** was a “positive party” – and insisted his loyal following was a “good thing”. “We’ve got a lot of development to do, but we’re absolutely not a protest party,” Farage told the programme. When asked why Lowe had gone public with his remarks, Farage said: “Perhaps he wants to be prime minister. Most people in politics do.” He added: “His comments are wrong, we are making gigantic strides.” Reform *** won five seats in last year’s general election and more than four million votes, the third-largest vote share of any party. Lowe’s comments are the first example of a Reform *** MP appearing to openly criticise Farage since the general election last July. When asked about Farage’s potential to become prime minister, Lowe told the Daily Mail: “It’s too early to know whether Nigel will deliver the goods. He can only deliver if he surrounds himself with the right people. “Nigel is a fiercely independent individual and is extremely good at what we have done so far. He has got messianic qualities. Will those messianic qualities distill into sage leadership? I don’t know.” Lowe also suggested he could leave Reform *** if the party did not change before the next general election. Lowe said: “We have to change from being a protest party led by the Messiah into being a properly structured party with a frontbench, which we don’t have. We have to start behaving as if we are leading and not merely protesting.” ‘Not serious’ On TalkTV, Farage was asked if Lowe would be a Reform *** MP at the next election. Farage said: “I hope so, but he seems to be taking a tone that says he might not accept us, but there you are.” Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the “internecine warfare at the top of Reform just goes to show that their MPs are more concerned with their own egos, and advancing their personal ambitions, rather than standing up for the British people”. He said the row showed Reform is “not serious, and will always put self-interest above our national interest”. The Great Yarmouth MP has been outspoken on social media and in January, American businessman Elon Musk appeared to tout Lowe as a potential successor to Farage. The US billionaire said Farage did not “have what it takes”, after the Reform *** leader distanced himself from far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Source link #Nigel #Farage #hits #Reform #MPs #leadership #criticism Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis sends first audio message from hospital Pope Francis sends first audio message from hospital Pope Francis has recorded a laboured audio message to thank people for their prayers for his recovery since he was hospitalised with double pneumonia. Source link #Pope #Francis #sends #audio #message #hospital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bichette has three hits, Blue Jays beat Red Sox Bichette has three hits, Blue Jays beat Red Sox By n The ********* Pressn The ********* Press Posted March 6, 2025 4:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bo Bichette had three hits and drove in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 in spring training action Thursday. Bichette led off the bottom of the first inning with a single and was driven in by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s double to tie the game 1-1. He had another single in Toronto’s three-run second that featured back-to-back home runs — a two-run shot off the bat of Ernie Clement and a solo drive from Davis Schneider. Related Videos 0:29 Bo Bichette going viral for openly flirting with trade Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement Bichette’s third single in as many innings scored Clement to put the Jays up 5-2. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Alejandro Kirk and Schneider had RBI singles in the fourth to cap Toronto’s scoring. Chris Bassitt had his struggles in picking up the win for Toronto, allowing two earned runs on three hits and four walks with two strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings. Andrew Bash allowed a hit and a walk, but struck out three in the ninth to pick up the save. Trending Now What’s behind Trump’s many grievances with Canada? ‘Not going back’: Ford will cancel Starlink-Ontario deal even if tariffs are lifted Carlos Narvaez had a pair of RBI singles for Boston, while Mikey Romero hit a solo homer. Nathan Hickey drove in his team’s other run with a sacrifice fly. Boston starter Cooper Criswell gave up four runs over 1 2/3 innings in taking the loss. Toronto (7-4) next plays the New York Yankees on Friday in Tampa, Florida. This report by The ********* Press was first published March 6, 2025. More on Sports More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Bichette #hits #Blue #Jays #beat #Red #Sox Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ice fisherman who went missing during blizzard warning found dead at Minnesota lake Ice fisherman who went missing during blizzard warning found dead at Minnesota lake The remains of a man who went missing while ice fishing on a Minnesota lake Tuesday evening have been recovered, authorities announced this week. The man, identified as 58-year-old Troy Allen Krenz, went ice fishing around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on Cannon Lake in Faribault, about 50 miles south of Minneapolis, according to the Rice County Sheriff’s Office. Krenz didn’t make it home, so family and friends began to search for him, the sheriff’s office said. Loved ones found a body floating in the lake at 10 a.m. Wednesday and called authorities shortly after, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. More: Alleged St. Paul serial ******* arrested at his father’s house in St. Cloud Agencies including the Faribault Fire Department and Rice County Sheriff’s Office arrived and used cold water suits to enter the open water and pull the body out. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office described the death as a “drowning incident,” but the office noted it is working with the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office to determine his cause of death. The investigation is ongoing. Lost your power in Minnesota? Here’s what you can do According to the sheriff’s office, Rice County was under a blizzard warning from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Weather officials called for 7 to 9 inches of snow and winds above 40 miles per hour during that *******. Calling it “a powerful winter storm,” the National Weather Service said there was heavy snow, and as northwest winds strengthened, gusts reached 50 miles per hour. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at *****@*****.tld. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Missing ice fisherman found dead in Faribault lake amid snow storm Source link #Ice #fisherman #missing #blizzard #warning #dead #Minnesota #lake Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Q1 earnings report 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Q1 earnings report 2025 Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 20, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares slid 16% in extended trading on Thursday as the data center equipment maker issued quarterly and full-year guidance that came in below consensus. Here’s how the company did in the fiscal first quarter in comparison with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: 49 cents adjusted vs. 49 cents expected Revenue: $7.85 billion vs. $7.82 billion HPE’s revenue rose 16% year over year in the quarter ending on Jan. 31, according to a statement. The company was left with profit of $598 million, or 44 cents per share, up from $387 million, or 29 cents per share, in the same quarter a year earlier. The adjusted earnings per share excludes stock-based compensation. The company could have executed better in some parts of the business during the quarter, CEO Antonio Neri was quoted as saying in the statement. HPE said it would implement a cost reduction program involving layoffs that will lead to $350 million in gross savings by the 2027 fiscal year. During the quarter, the U.S. Justice department filed sued in a federal district court to stop HPE from acquiring Juniper Networks. HPE announced the proposed $14 billion deal in January 2024. The court expects a trial to begin in July, according to the statement. HPE called for 28 cents to 34 cents in adjusted earnings per share for the fiscal second quarter, with revenue coming in between $7.2 billion and $7.6 billion. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had looked for 50 cents per share on $7.93 billion in revenue. For the 2025 fiscal year, HPE called for $1.70 to $1.90 in adjusted earnings per share. Analaysts polled by LSEG had predicted $2.13 per share. As of Thursday’s close, HPE shares were up about 2% so far in 2025, while the S&P 500 index was down 2%. Executives will discuss the results on a conference call starting at 5 p.m. ET. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. WATCH: HPE shares fall more than 10% after mixed earnings, layoff plans Source link #Hewlett #Packard #Enterprise #HPE #earnings #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

BlackRock says investors can grab attractive income in these assets BlackRock says investors can grab attractive income in these assets Investors looking for income should block out the “noise” rocking the markets these days — and look beyond traditional fixed-income holdings for attractive yields, according to BlackRock’s Russell Brownback. Concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariffs have caused market volatility and some teetering in the 10-year Treasury yield. However, the underpinnings of the economy are still profoundly solid, he said. “You’ve got a structurally tight labor market. You’ve got a private sector balance sheet that is pristine. You’ve got wealth levels at record highs outright and versus incomes,” said Brownback, head of BlackRock’s global macro positioning team within fixed income. The artificial-intelligence revolution is causing infrastructure build out, which should continue through the rest of the decade, and productivity enhancements are in early innings, he said. “There’s going to be noise about policy implementation, but we feel pretty good about the underpinnings of the economy today, in ways that will keep the credit cycle fairly benign,” Brownback said. Income rather than duration He prefers looking outside of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond index, which tracks U.S. investment-grade bonds because the fixed-income regime has changed. Brownback also noted that the Treasury market faces risks due to policy and inflation uncertainties. “Fixed income, to us today, is about income as opposed to duration,” Brownback said. “These strategies that can move away from these traditional benchmark holdings are really the way to optimize the regime.” Duration is a measurement of a bond’s price sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates. Longer-dated bonds tend to be more sensitive to sharp swings in rates. Brownback has been at BlackRock since 2009 but his working relationship with Rick Rieder , the firm’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, goes back even further. The pair has worked together for 30 years, first at Lehman Brothers and then at R3 Capital Partners before coming to BlackRock. In addition to working on the firm’s multi-sector fixed-income strategies, Brownback is a portfolio manager on the BlackRock Strategic Income Opportuniti es Fund (BASIX) . The fund has three stars and a gold rating from Morningstar. It has a 30-day SEC yield of 4.47% and a net expense ratio of 0.99%. The fund’s institutional shares has four stars and a gold rating from Morningstar. BASIX 1Y mountain BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (A shares) High-quality securitized assets More than a quarter of the fund’s assets is in securitized products, Brownback’s favorite area to invest right now. Some 6.8% of the assets are in non-agency mortgage-backed securities and 6.1% is in commercial MBS . Another 5.7% is in asset-backed securities , and 8.5% is in collateralized loan obligations . “There is so much idiosyncratic opportunity there,” he said. Brownback takes a barbell approach when investing in securitized products. “By and large, very high-quality, short-dated, triple-A parts of the cap stack across all those sub-asset classes screen very cheaply to us relative to corporate credit,” he said. On the lower-rated side, he sticks with single-asset, single-borrower positions within commercial mortgage backed securities. “That is really going to be geography dependent. It’s going to be property dependent,” he said. There are also select opportunities in high-yield bonds in the U.S., Europe and Asia, Brownback said. These corporate bonds have become an increasingly high-quality asset class, particularly in the United States, he noted. The ICE BofA US High Yield Index was composed of about 35% BB-rated bonds and 20% in CCC about 15 years ago and today, it is over 50% BB and only 10% CCC, he said. While he isn’t allocating much to investment-grade credit , he has some holdings in European investment grade. The currency conversion to U.S. dollars can be very attractive and the technicals are very good, he said. The fund also has about 22% in agency residential mortgages. They look cheap historically compared to investment-grade credit, but they are suffering from some negative technicals, he said. The asset class has negative convexity, which is a measure of the relationship to bond prices and bond yields, he said. “We don’t think rates are going too far in either direction, so that negative convexity won’t be realized,” Brownback said. “We actually think there’s a little bit better value in what is a highly liquid sector than the investment-grade market. But of course, we’re going to dynamically pivot back and forth between those opportunistically.” Source link #BlackRock #investors #grab #attractive #income #assets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives – The Associated Press California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives – The Associated Press California’s Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women’s sports, splitting with progressives The Associated PressGavin Newsom Splits With Democrats on Transgender Athletes: ‘It’s Deeply Unfair’ The New York TimesGavin Newsom draws liberal backlash over trans athlete remarks in podcast with MAGA celebrity San Francisco ChronicleLiberals torch ‘trash’ Gavin Newsom for launching podcast with Charlie Kirk interview The Independent Source link #California039s #Gavin #Newsom #opposes #trans #athletes #women039s #sports #splitting #progressives #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Son Heung-min: Tottenham Hotspur captain hopes for ‘wake-up’ call before ‘biggest game’ Son Heung-min: Tottenham Hotspur captain hopes for ‘wake-up’ call before ‘biggest game’ Tottenham must take their 1-0 Europa League defeat by AZ Alkmaar as a “wake-up call” going into their “biggest game of the season”, says captain Son Heung-min. Spurs lost their last-16 first-leg tie in the Netherlands – through Lucas Bergvall’s own goal – with a lacklustre performance, and their sole chance of silverware now hanging in the balance. Ange Postecoglou’s side created few clear-cut chances and were fortunate to have only a one-goal deficit to overturn in next Thursday’s second leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “It’s nowhere near where we should perform,” Son told **** Sports. “It was very disappointing that we performed like this, including me. It’s a big wake-up call because next week is the biggest game of the season. “We didn’t create anything in the first half, sloppiness, not performing the way we should. “Everyone is very disappointed about the individual performance and the team performance. “There are no excuses, we were not good enough. It’s just 1-0, it’s still not finished, and next week we have to be much better.” Former Celtic boss Postecoglou pointed out in September that he always wins a trophy in his second season at a team. That is true of all his jobs where has been in charge for two full years. But failure to win next Thursday and that streak will be over. Spurs sit 13th in the Premier League and are out of both domestic cups. “It was nowhere near the level it needed to be,” Postecoglou said of his side’s performance in Alkmaar. “It wasn’t great from us tonight, pretty much all facets of the game. We didn’t really get to grips with any part of the game. We struggled to gain any momentum with the ball, we weren’t as aggressive as we needed to be without the ball. “I don’t think it’s a matter of effort or attitude. I don’t think it is going out there and not trying, but, like I said, we didn’t really come to grips and have the right mindset to tackle an away fixture in Europe. “You are going to face some pressure when you play away from home in Europe and weather the storm and get to grips with it, but we never really did so that was a disappointment.” Striker Dominic Solanke, a 72nd-minute replacement for Son, went off injured late on his return to action after seven weeks out with a knee problem. “It looks like a knock, but I haven’t really seen it – hopefully nothing too bad,” Postecoglou added. Source link #Son #Heungmin #Tottenham #Hotspur #captain #hopes #wakeup #call #biggest #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Buy the dip in these two ‘best-in-class’ names, strategist Jay Woods says Buy the dip in these two ‘best-in-class’ names, strategist Jay Woods says Recent pullbacks in Amazon and Goldman Sachs may provide a golden opportunity for investors, according to Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets. The firm’s chief global strategist appeared on CNBC’s ” Power Lunch ” on Thursday, offering his takes on some of the day’s biggest market stories. Here is what he had to say during “Three-Stock Lunch.” Amazon Shares of the dominant e-commerce platform fell almost 4% Thursday, leaving it off 5.5% for the week and on pace for its fifth straight weekly loss on the heels of President Donald Trump’s tariff developments . “We’re afraid of tariffs. We know that concern, but overall, you look at what they’ve done consistently over time, it’s best in class,” Woods said. AMZN YTD mountain AMZN, year-to-date While the stock has fallen nearly 9% year to date, it has still risen almost 16% over the past 12 months. Woods also highlighted Amazon shares holding above their 200-day moving average, now around $200, according to FactSet. “I want to put money to work here,” he continued. “I want to get in the stock. If you’ve not been in Amazon, you have a time to get into it right now, because $200 is a great level. And then, if this market accelerates, I think anything cheaper [is a] great opportunity.” Goldman Sachs Like Amazon, Woods views Goldman Sachs – which also fell more than 4% Thursday – as another best-in-class stock giving new investors an opportunity to buy. “Mergers and acquisitions are going to happen,” he said. “Now, we’re living through tariff season, which I didn’t know was a season until just recently, and we are focused on that, and M & A has been pushed to the side.” “We haven’t seen these deals come through, but I don’t for a minute believe that this isn’t a good place to enter the stock over the long term,” Woods added. GS YTD mountain GS, year-to-date Goldman Sachs’ Thursday decline brings the one-month loss to almost 14%. Over the past year, however, Goldman is still ahead 46%. Exxon Mobil Shares of Exxon Mobil rose 2.1% Thursday, helped by firmer oil prices , though global benchmark Brent was still below $70 a barrel amid uncertainty over President Trump’s tariffs as well as plans for OPEC+ to increase production. “I know the price at the pump has been going down and the sector has been beaten down, but if you can stay long the stock above $102, $103, you can manage that risk,” the strategist said. “I think Exxon Mobil is a great entry spot here at this $107 level, I believe. If it gets above $112, it should run to $120.” The stock is down more than 5% in the past three months. Source link #Buy #dip #bestinclass #names #strategist #Jay #Woods Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Spurs performance far from required standard: Ange Spurs performance far from required standard: Ange Ange Postecoglou accepts lacklustre Tottenham were “nowhere near” the level required after they lost 1-0 at AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. A comical own goal by Lucas Bergvall in the 18th minute gave AZ their first win over an English club in 12 attempts. Bergvall tried to clear Troy Parrott’s shot but only contrived to slice the ball up and over Djed Spence on the goal line. Despite eight days to prepare for this crucial fixture, Spurs failed to produce an adequate response and did not register a shot on target until the 88th minute. “We’ll analyse it and have a look at the areas where we struggled with, but it’s fair to say it was nowhere near the level it needed to be,” Postecoglou said. “I don’t think it’s a matter of effort or attitude. I don’t think it is going out there and not trying, but, like I said, we didn’t really come to grips and have the right mindset to tackle an away fixture in Europe. “You are going to face some pressure when you play away from home in Europe and weather the storm and get to grips with it, but we never really did so that was a disappointment.” But Postecoglou, who has faced pressure following a difficult winter in which Spurs battled a huge injury crisis and slipped to 13th in the Premier League table, believes they can turn things around at home. “I don’t have any doubt about our ability to break them down, but obviously we have to play a little bit differently to how we did tonight, not just with the ball, but without the ball too. “If we address those things I’m sure we’ll be in a position to at least cause them more problems that we did tonight. It’s only 1-0 so I guess that’s a positive in that we didn’t let the game get away from us.” Under-pressure Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim felt his side were “really, really tired” in the final half hour of their 1-1 last-16 first-leg draw at Real Sociedad. After Joshua Zirkzee had put United ahead just before the hour mark, the hosts replied through a 70th-minute Mikel Oyarzabal penalty awarded for a handball by Bruno Fernandes. Amorim, whose side host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday before next Thursday’s second leg, told **** Sports: “I felt until the penalty we had the control of the game, and then I think the penalty changed a little bit the momentum. “I felt our team in the last 30 minutes were really, really tired, and you can feel that in the game. So we take this to Old Trafford. “It is going to be a different game, the pressure is going to be on us in that stadium, and we have to be ready. I think the key will be surviving physically to Sunday and to be ready and fresh for Thursday.” Source link #Spurs #performance #required #standard #Ange Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘A president is not a king’ ‘A president is not a king’ Gwynne Wilcox, attorney who was a member and chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. Courtesy: National Labor Relations Board A federal judge on Thursday reversed the firing of a National Labor Relations Board member by President Donald Trump in a scathing ruling that said “an American president is not a king.” The ordered reinstatement of former NLRB chair Gwynne Wilcox came a month after she sued to be returned to the board. “The President does not have the authority to terminate members of the National Labor Relations Board at will, and his attempt to fire plaintiff from her position on the Board was a blatant violation of the law,” Judge Beryl Howell wrote in the order in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Source link #president #king Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

***** Joon Ho’s Parasite Follow-Up Takes On Trump. It’s a Blast. – Slate ***** Joon Ho’s Parasite Follow-Up Takes On Trump. It’s a Blast. – Slate ***** Joon Ho’s Parasite Follow-Up Takes On Trump. It’s a Blast. Slate‘Mickey 17’ Review: Robert Pattinson in ***** Joon Ho’s Latest Dystopia The New York TimesMickey 17 movie review & film summary (2025) Roger Ebert‘Mickey 17’ Reviews: Are Critics Crazy For New Robert Pattinson Movie? Forbes Source link #***** #Joon #Hos #Parasite #FollowUp #Takes #Trump #Blast #Slate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]