Pelican Press

Sean Darcy returns to Fremantle Dockers training track, eyeing AFL appearance as early as round three Sean Darcy returns to Fremantle Dockers training track, eyeing AFL appearance as early as round three Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has hit the training track as he eyes an AFL return for as early as round three’s western derby. Darcy has had a nightmare pre-season, with a knee injury hindering him until early this year before an infection in an old ankle surgery further delayed his comeback. SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE FOOTY TIPPING TO WIN A SHARE OF $85K It has the 26-year-old resigned to missing at least the opening fortnight of the Dockers’ campaign, leaving two-game ruckman Liam Reidy to shoulder the load alongside forward-ruck Luke Jackson to start the year. The Dockers released pictures of a smiling Darcy on the track on Thursday morning as he pushes towards a comeback to football. Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty said they were projecting a Darcy return as early as round three as he ramps up his fitness. “He’s (Darcy) transitioning back into his running load now,” Brierty told SEN this week. Camera IconSean Darcy. Credit: Fremantle FC “He’s been able to come out of that surgery and is probably into about his fourth running session. “At this point in time, we’ve kind of earmarked him for anywhere from round three to five. “Whether that’s being available for the AFL from the start or building in from the WAFL level, that’s something we’ll continue to work through with Sean. “Pleasingly, he’s been able to continue his knee loading and the work he’s developed from his trip overseas, and he’s pain-free in that knee, which is the most important thing, and has been able to build his strength.” Midfielder Hayden Young will miss Fremantle’s season opener against Geelong with another hamstring injury, while former skipper Nat Fyfe is racing to be fit after pre-season knee surgery. Source link #Sean #Darcy #returns #Fremantle #Dockers #training #track #eyeing #AFL #appearance #early Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Abdul Aziz Khan, Who Disappeared from Georgia 7 Years Ago at Age 7, Found in Colorado — Why His Mother Now Faces Charges Abdul Aziz Khan, Who Disappeared from Georgia 7 Years Ago at Age 7, Found in Colorado — Why His Mother Now Faces Charges A boy who was abducted from Georgia seven years ago has been found. Abdul Aziz Khan, now 14, was found in Colorado on Feb. 23, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, March 5. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to a home on Kelliwood Way in Highlands Ranch, Colo., to investigate a burglary in progress around 3:37 p.m. on Feb. 23. “A homeowner monitoring their security cameras for a house that he had for ***** noticed some suspicious activity and immediately called the Sheriff’s office,” Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said during a news conference Wednesday. Deputies soon arrived and encountered two children in a vehicle in the driveway. Douglas County Sheriff Rabia Khalid Soon after, a female and male, who were later identified as Abdul’s mother, Rabia Khalid, and Elliot Blake Bourgeois, came out of the home and claimed to be “associated with a realtor,” per a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office press release. Weekly said deputies “began to uncover inconsistencies in the suspect’s story.” Deputies, he said, “worked tirelessly to verify the identities of everyone involved. They knew something wasn’t right. They were following their gut, and they investigated further. They just didn’t take it on face value and take the easy way out and move on. They dug and dug and dug for about five hours until they could figure out what was going on.” Douglas County Sheriff Elliot Blake Bourgeois Related: Missing Mom Found Dead After Going to North Carolina for Her Birthday, Family Claims Boyfriend Left Her There Alone Deputies eventually discovered that Khalid, 40, was wanted for kidnapping the boy, then 7, in Atlanta on Nov. 27, 2017. Weekly said Khalid allegedly took Abdul “when it appeared the father was going to get full custody of the child.” Khalid is facing several charges including conspiracy to kidnap, forgery, identity theft, and trespassing. Bourgeois, 42, is facing 14 charges including kidnapping, forgery, identity theft, providing false information to authorities, and trespassing. Both children were taken into protective custody. Authorities would not comment on the identity of the second child. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Related: Missing Boy, 14, Found in ‘Good Health’ After Getting Separated from Group While Snowmobiling in Idaho Backcountry “We’re overwhelmed with joy that Aziz has finally been found,” Abdul’s family said in a statement released by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. “We want to thank everyone for their support over the last seven years. Now, as we navigate the next steps, we ask for privacy so that we can move forward as a family and heal together.” Read the original article on People Source link #Abdul #Aziz #Khan #Disappeared #Georgia #Years #Age #Colorado #Mother #Faces #Charges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns amid broader industry challenges Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns amid broader industry challenges Greg Foran, chief executive officer of Air New Zealand Ltd., during an interview on Nov. 1, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Air New Zealand announced on Thursday that CEO Greg Foran will step down in October after five years at the helm, as the airline navigates global supply chain disruptions and ongoing engine maintenance challenges. Foran, a former Walmart executive, has led the Kiwi flag carrier through a turbulent *******, with the airline facing unique hurdles compared to its global peers, partly due to its geographic isolation. New Zealand’s relatively small domestic market and intense competition from *********** rivals Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia IPO have intensified the airline’s challenges. Joining Air New Zealand just as the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, Foran tackled a series of crises, from persistent shortages of engine components to the recent grounding of up to 11 aircraft. He also spearheaded a retrofit program for the airline’s Dreamliner fleet, which is set for completion later this year. The company’s chair, Dame Therese Walsh, hailed Foran’s contribution in managing the significant global supply chain challenges. “While these challenges impact our operations almost daily, Greg’s relentless focus and global profile have been instrumental in mitigating the consequential disruptions on our customers”, said Walsh. The company has not yet named a successor but confirmed that a global search for a new CEO is underway. In February, Air New Zealand reported an 18% drop in first-half profit, reflecting the broader impact of global engine maintenance issues affecting its Airbus neo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets. The airline’s aircraft are powered by engines from Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce, both of which have been affected by supply chain delays. Source link #Air #Zealand #CEO #Greg #Foran #resigns #broader #industry #challenges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Musician and ‘Coffy’ Composer, Dies at 84 – Variety Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Musician and ‘Coffy’ Composer, Dies at 84 – Variety Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Musician and ‘Coffy’ Composer, Dies at 84 VarietyRoy Ayers, Legendary Jazz Vibraphonist Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84 Yahoo EntertainmentRoy Ayers, “Godfather Of Neo Soul,” Dead At 84 StereogumRoy Ayers, jazz musician known for hit song ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ dies at 84 in New York City ABC7 New York Source link #Roy #Ayers #Loves #Sunshine #Musician #Coffy #Composer #Dies #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Commonwealth Bank to cut jobs from its technology division Commonwealth Bank to cut jobs from its technology division Banking giant Commonwealth Bank is expected to cut more than 100 jobs from its technology division. Some 150 jobs will likely be culled from the bank’s Sydney operations, with the remaining roles to hit Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart and Tweed Heads in NSW’s far north. Finance Sector Union national secretary Jason Hall said the union would press the bank for “clearer answers” on the fresh round of redundancies. “On the one hand, CBA tells its shareholders that it is facing a skills shortage in Australia and it has a commitment to digital talent. And on the other hand, it cuts a further 164 jobs from its technology division,” Mr Hall said on Thursday. “The CBA owes its workers an explanation for why its actions don’t match its words.” It is understood a letter from the bank to affected employees stated that in order to “deliver digital customer experiences faster, we will require enhanced skill-sets to support new ways of working”. Camera IconCommonwealth Bank is expected to cut 164 jobs from its technology division. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui Credit: News Corp Australia The final redundancy figure is not certain. A Commonwealth Bank spokesman told NewsWire the bank would look for redeployment opportunities for affected employees. “Like all organisations, we regularly review how we are organised to deliver the best experiences and outcomes for our customers,” the spokesman said. “That means some roles and work can change. Our focus is on providing our growing team with the right skills for the evolving work. “Our priority is always to redeploy or re-skill for a new role or opportunity wherever possible. “We are working closely with every individual to support them with respect and care.” Commonwealth Bank is Australia’s largest company with a market capitalisation of $261.7bn. It boasts a worldwide employee base of some 53,000 and its tech division alone counts some 12,000 employees. In calendar year 2024, the bank hired 1200 technologists, including engineers, cyber specialists and data scientists, and invested about $1.1bn in tech to supports its operations. Camera IconCommonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn said the bank had delivered strong results despite a weaker economic backdrop through its disciplined operations. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia Last month, the company reported net profits of $45.1bn for the six months to December 31, 2024 – a 6 per cent increase on the prior *******. Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn said the results reflected the bank’s “disciplined operational and strategic execution”. “Through supporting our customers and investing in our franchise, we have been able to deliver solid results for our shareholders, despite the weaker economic backdrop,” he said. “Our consistent financial performance demonstrates our disciplined operational and strategic execution and the bank’s deep customer relationships that help us understand needs and risks and deliver superior digital experiences.” Source link #Commonwealth #Bank #cut #jobs #technology #division Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The farthest spacecraft from Earth are shutting off instruments in interstellar space The farthest spacecraft from Earth are shutting off instruments in interstellar space Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. NASA’s twin Voyager probes, which launched 47 years ago, are shutting off some science instruments in an effort to conserve power and keep their storied missions going. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are both exploring uncharted territory in interstellar space. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, sent a command for Voyager 1 to power down its cosmic ray subsystem experiment on February 25. Meanwhile, Voyager 2’s low-energy charged particle instrument will shut off on March 24. This leaves each probe with three functioning science instruments. When they launched weeks apart in 1977, the Voyager probes carried identical sets of 10 science instruments. But over time, the probes’ power supply has gradually diminished. The Voyager spacecraft rely on electricity generated from the heat of decaying plutonium, and both are losing an estimated 4 watts of power per year. “The Voyagers have been deep space rock stars since launch, and we want to keep it that way as long as possible,” said Suzanne Dodd, Voyager project manager at JPL, in a statement. “But electrical power is running low. If we don’t turn off an instrument on each Voyager now, they would probably have only a few more months of power before we would need to declare end of mission.” Investigating uncharted territory Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, originally designed to fly by the largest planets in our solar system, are now the most distant objects made by humans. Voyager 1 is more than 15 billion miles (25 billion kilometers) from Earth, while Voyager 2 is over 13 billion miles (21 billion kilometers) away, according to NASA. Both probes are the only spacecraft to operate beyond the heliosphere, the sun’s bubble of magnetic fields and particles that extends well beyond the orbit of Pluto. Instruments necessary for collecting data during the planetary flybys in the 1970s and 1980s were shut off after the probes completed their initial objectives. But the Voyager mission team left the others turned on to collect data about the heliosphere, as well as interstellar space. Voyager 1 crossed into interstellar space, or the space between stars, in 2012, and Voyager 2 did the same in 2018. The probes took different trajectories. Voyager 1 is traveling up away from the plane that includes all of the planets orbiting the sun in our solar system, while Voyager 2 is journeying beneath the plane. Over time, the Voyager team has shut off instruments one by one to ensure the probes probes can continue their storied journeys. In October, NASA shut down Voyager 2’s plasma science instrument. Designed to measure the number of electrically charged atoms in space, the instrument was only returning a limited amount of data in recent years due to its orientation. And Voyager 1’s identical instrument has been shut off for years because its performance degraded over time. An illustration of Voyager shows some of the antennas and instruments aboard each spacecraft, including those still operating and those about to be shut off. – NASA/JPL-Caltech The cosmic ray subsystem shut off on Voyager 1 last week included a trio of telescopes studying and measuring cosmic rays, or the most highly energetic particles in the universe, releasing from the sun and Milky Way galaxy. The Voyager team used data from the instrument to determine exactly when and where Voyager 1 exited the heliosphere and entered interstellar space. The low-energy charged particle instrument that Voyager 2 will power off later this month measures ions, electrons and cosmic rays in the solar system and our galaxy. The subsystems of the instrument include a telescope and magnetospheric particle analyzer, which have a 360-degree view thanks to a rotating platform powered by a stepper motor. The motor was tested to 500,000 steps on Earth, which guaranteed it would operate through Voyager 2’s flyby of Saturn in August 1980. Once it has shut off, the motor will have completed more than 8.5 million steps. Each probe will still collect unique data, although the team will lose the ability to make identical particle measurements at two different locations in interstellar space, said Linda Spilker, Voyager project scientist at JPL. Having identical instruments aboard the probes allowed scientists to compare the environments the Voyagers have been exploring, noting similarities and differences. “The Voyager spacecraft have far surpassed their original mission to study the outer planets,” said Patrick Koehn, Voyager program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, in a statement. “Every bit of additional data we have gathered since then is not only valuable bonus science for heliophysics, but also a testament to the exemplary engineering that has gone into the Voyagers — starting nearly 50 years ago and continuing to this day.” The Voyager probes’ future As the Voyager probes age, the mission’s engineers have become increasingly creative in solving unanticipated problems, including communication blackouts and other glitches, across vast cosmic distances. After turning off the two instruments, both Voyager probes should be able to operate for another year before the team will need to shut off an additional instrument for each spacecraft. The team is already planning to shut off Voyager1’s low-energy charged particle instrument and Voyager 2’s cosmic ray subsystem in 2026. Meanwhile, Voyager 1 and 2 will continue on their journeys with their plasma wave subsystems, which measure waves within plasma fields in space, and magnetometers, measuring changes in magnetic fields, turned on. An archival photo shows engineers working with the deployed magnetometer ***** of one of NASA’s Voyager spacecraft in Florida on June 17, 1977. – NASA/JPL-Caltech “Both Voyagers will continue to collect unique information on particles such as energetic cosmic rays and interstellar plasma, interstellar magnetic fields and radio waves in the interstellar medium, including any effects from the Sun that propagate to Voyager’s distances,” Spilker said. NASA experts believe the probes will be able to conserve enough power to keep operating with at least one science instrument each into the 2030s, but they are fully aware that any additional challenges that arise could always lead to the end of the line for the Voyager spacecraft. “Every minute of every day, the Voyagers explore a region where no spacecraft has gone before,” Spilker said. “That also means every day could be our last. But that day could also bring another interstellar revelation. So, we’re pulling out all the stops, doing what we can to make sure Voyagers 1 and 2 continue their trailblazing for the maximum time possible.” For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com Source link #farthest #spacecraft #Earth #shutting #instruments #interstellar #space Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

83,000 VA Employees Slated to Be Fired This Year by Musk's DOGE, Memo Says – Military.com 83,000 VA Employees Slated to Be Fired This Year by Musk's DOGE, Memo Says – Military.com 83,000 VA Employees Slated to Be Fired This Year by Musk’s DOGE, Memo Says Military.comTrump admin plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at Department of Veterans Affairs, memo says CNNThe VA, Oregon’s second largest federal employer, announces layoffs KATUVA plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year Government Executive Source link #Employees #Slated #Fired #Year #Musk039s #DOGE #Memo #Military.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fiame clings to power after second vote in Samoa Fiame clings to power after second vote in Samoa An early election is still a live prospect in Samoa despite Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa defeating another no-confidence vote in her leadership. Source link #Fiame #clings #power #vote #Samoa Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Reporter’s Notebook: Economic warning signs clash with Trump’s address Reporter’s Notebook: Economic warning signs clash with Trump’s address Reporter’s Notebook: Economic warning signs clash with Trump’s address – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has often been able to defy political gravity. Will that be true when it comes to the economy? John Dickerson gives his take. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Reporters #Notebook #Economic #warning #signs #clash #Trumps #address Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jim Cramer Says NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)’s Products Are ‘Too Good, Too Indispensable’ Jim Cramer Says NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)’s Products Are ‘Too Good, Too Indispensable’ We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer and Analysts Like These 10 Stocks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands against the other stocks. Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, recently shared important lessons from his four decades of experience in the world of investing in an episode on March 3. In a discussion about typical market pullbacks, he explained the various reasons why stock prices can decline. “How about the garden variety pullbacks we experience all the time? What causes these declines? Well, there are usually a bunch of different varieties. First, you’ve got the sell-offs caused by the Federal Reserve.” READ ALSO: Jim Cramer Discussed These 7 Stocks and 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar Cramer said that the Fed is often the focal point of financial discussions, and for good reason. When the economy slows down, the Fed steps in with the goal of stimulating growth. However, Cramer noted that when the Fed tightens its policy, it is common for market predictions to become more dramatic, with some people warning of an impending market ****** or severe downturn. Yet, Cramer cautioned that investors should not panic when hearing such predictions. Fed rate hikes, while impactful, do not always lead to a market ******. In fact, he pointed out that there have been times when these hikes had minimal effect on stock prices. That being said, Cramer acknowledged that there are legitimate reasons for stock market declines when the Fed raises rates. One important factor is the competition for investor capital. He said that stocks are just one asset among many. He added: “For instance, there’s gold. There’s real estate. Of course, the bonds. I like gold as a safe haven. I believe that every person should hold some gold… Real estate, actual real estate can be a good hedge, but most people don’t have the money to invest in that kind of real estate that big institutions can buy… Finally, we have bonds as an investment alternative and bonds are the source of the problem when the Fed tightens.” For this article, we compiled a list of 85 stocks that Cramer was bullish on that he shared during episodes of Mad Money aired in January 2025. We narrowed the list to 10 stocks that were the most favored by analysts. We listed the stocks in ascending order of their average analyst price target upside, as of March 4. We also mentioned the hedge fund sentiment around each stock, which was taken from Insider Monkey’s Q4 database of over 1,000 hedge funds. Story Continues Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here). NVIDIA (NVDA): Why Analysts Say the Selloff Is Overdone and AI Potential Is Just Beginning! A close-up of a colorful high-end graphics card being plugged in to a gaming computer. Average Price Target Upside: 50.88% Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 223 Cramer has been encouraging people to invest in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) and during an episode aired in January, he explained: “The stock was up 171% last year and also by the way, had a very strong close today of 4.3%. Of course, for a decent chunk of the year, there was a lot of worry about a late product and a fractured client base that wants to design its own chip because NVIDIA’s cost too much even if the return on investment’s really large here. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is known widely for its advancements in graphics, computing, and networking technologies, especially for its GPUs and the CUDA software platform. Overall NVDA ranks 4th on our list of the stocks Jim Cramer and analysts like. While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NVDA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Jim #Cramer #NVIDIA #Corporation #NVDAs #Products #Good #Indispensable Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Amid Trump Takeover: ‘Some Institutions Should Be Protected From Politics’ – Variety ‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Amid Trump Takeover: ‘Some Institutions Should Be Protected From Politics’ – Variety ‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Amid Trump Takeover: ‘Some Institutions Should Be Protected From Politics’ VarietyLin-Manuel Miranda Cancels ‘Hamilton’ Run at Kennedy Center: ‘They Said It’s Not for All of Us’ Yahoo‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Over Trump’s Takeover The New York TimesBroadway musical ‘Hamilton’ cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026 The Associated PressHamilton cancels Kennedy Center run; Grenell fires back The Hill Source link #Hamilton #Cancels #Kennedy #Center #Run #Trump #Takeover #Institutions #Protected #Politics #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warns against complacency as TC Alfred’s approach slows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warns against complacency as TC Alfred’s approach slows Anthony Albanese has warned against complacency as millions of Australians wait for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to wreak havoc over coming days. The category 2 system has slowed down its approach, with landfall between the Sunshine Coast and northern NSW now expected to happen late on Friday into Saturday morning. The Prime Minister, who will base himself in Canberra to spearhead the national response in the coming days, said that “is not at all good news”. “It is important to stress it’s still anticipated this will cross into land and will reach landfall, it will just do it later. And a risk is of course that in slowing up, it increases in its intensity,” he said from the National Situation Room. Officials have warned of three separate hazards: storm surges and high tides along coastal communities, severe winds as the system approaches the coast, and potential flash and river flooding into the weekend. Schools in the cyclone zone are closed today and tomorrow, and Mr Albanese said some supermarkets would also close. Sixty ADF personnel and 30 high clearance vehicles are pre-positioned to go to Queensland and support the recovery while helicopters are in the area. The Government has also signed off on early recovery grants of $1 million for affected councils. Mr Albanese said he planned to be in Canberra for the coming days, saying “it’s probably the best place I can be to make sure that there is seamless activity between NSW and Queensland,” he said. Questions about whether he will call an election this weekend have continued to dog him, given widespread speculation that he would fire the starting gun this weekend for an April 12 election. He said his focus right now “is on the needs of Australians”. “This isn’t a time for party politics. I’m just focused on doing my job in government,” he said. He said he would travel to Queensland or northern NSW over the coming days “as appropriate”. “The priority is where I can be most effective, and I’ll be consulting with (Queensland) Premier Crisafulli and (NSW) Premier Minns,” he said. He will not travel to Perth, as he had been planning to do ahead of this Saturday’s State election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, meanwhile, is currently hunkering down at his property in Brisbane’s northwest. Speaking on Thursday morning, he said it had been “eerie over the last few days because it’s been gusty and then it’s just dead still”. “I think a few people have commented there’s not a bird in the sky, they’ve worked out what’s going on,” he told 2GB. “I just think people need to take seriously the warnings.” Source link #Prime #Minister #Anthony #Albanese #warns #complacency #Alfreds #approach #slows Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

After Trump’s tariffs, Mexico seeks Asian and European crude oil buyers After Trump’s tariffs, Mexico seeks Asian and European crude oil buyers By Adriana Barrera and Stefanie Eschenbacher MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – ******** state company Pemex (0P0001RU5C.SA) is in talks with potential buyers in Asia, including China, and Europe, as it seeks alternative markets for its crude after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports, a senior ******** government official said. Trump this week implemented 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. While ********* crude won an exception of a 10% levy, ******** crude is to be taxed at 25%. Last year, Pemex exported 806,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude, of which 57% went to the United States. In January, exports slumped 44% year-on-year to 532,404 bpd, the lowest level in decades. The logo of Pemex, in Mexico City While Mexico does send some crude to Europe and Asia – in particular to India and South Korea, according to Kpler data – its northern neighbor receives the lion’s share of exports of the flagship heavy sour Maya. The government official said Pemex had been talking to potential new buyers in non-U.S. markets, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the talks are commercially sensitive. “The good thing is that there’s appetite for ******** crude in Europe, in India, in Asia,” they said. “There’s demand for heavy crude and Pemex crude.” The official said potential ******** buyers were “very interested” in initial conversations, adding that “demand will decide how these flows are redirected.” Two sources at PMI Comercio Internacional, Pemex’s trading arm, confirmed to Reuters that China, India, South Korea and even Japan would be suitable markets for what Pemex produces in the face of tariffs, despite higher shipping costs. One of those traders said that “only Asia” could take the volume that was not sent to the U.S., given the type of refineries operating there since they must be capable of processing the specific type of crude oil. Neither Pemex nor its trading arm immediately responded to a request for comment. Traders have for weeks speculated on whether the world’s most indebted energy company would give a discount to its U.S. clients as it seeks to retain them in the face of tariffs. The government official, however, categorically ruled out such a concession and said that once the current contracts with U.S. clients expire this month, vessels would likely head to Asia and Europe. Buyers in the U.S. have not discussed terminating contracts, the source added. The two sources at the trading arm also confirmed that there were no plans to apply discounts to make its exports more competitive. Mexico is a major producer but output from the country’s older oil fields, mostly in the Gulf of Mexico, has slumped to more than a four-decade low. Its ailing domestic refining system and a long-delayed start of the new 340,000 bpd Olmeca refinery in the port of Dos Bocas has left the country exporting crude oil while having to import gasoline and diesel, much of it from the U.S. Without significant spending on exploration and production, Mexico may even find itself importing crude in the future to feed its expanded refinery capacity in the next decade, a once unfathomable reversal. (Reporting by Adriana Barrera and Stefanie Eschenbacher; additional reporting by Ana Isabel Martinez; editing by Stephen Eisenhammer and Sonali Paul) Source link #Trumps #tariffs #Mexico #seeks #Asian #European #crude #oil #buyers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s behind steep drop in ******** border crossings What’s behind steep drop in ******** border crossings What’s behind steep drop in ******** border crossings – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a day trip to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to highlight the Trump administration’s efforts to combat ******** crossings and drug trafficking. Lilia Luciano reports ******** border crossings are down dramatically. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Whats #steep #drop #******** #border #crossings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump grants automakers one-month exemption from tariffs Trump grants automakers one-month exemption from tariffs In an aerial view, brand new Subaru cars sit in a storage lot at Auto Warehouse Co. on March 4, 2025 in Richmond, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The White House on Wednesday announced a one-month North American tariff exemption for automakers after President Donald Trump spoke a day earlier with heads of General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis. Automakers have urged Trump to waive 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on vehicles that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s trade rules of origin. “Reciprocal tariffs will still go into effect on April 2, but at the request of the companies associated with USMCA, the president is giving them an exemption for one month so they are not at an economic disadvantage,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on behalf of Trump. The American Automotive Policy Council, a trade group representing the “Big 3” Detroit automakers, applauded Trump’s decision “recognizing that vehicles and parts that meet the high US and regional USMCA content requirements should be exempt from these tariffs.” Leavitt said the president is “open” to hearing requests from other industries seeking exemptions as well. Leavitt also confirmed the “Big 3” Detroit automakers requested the Tuesday call with Trump, who mentioned it during his address to Congress later in the day. Two sources on Wednesday confirmed to CNBC that GM CEO Mary Barra, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Ford Chair Bill Ford participated in the call. The White House said it granted a one-month delay for tariffs on automakers whose cars comply with USMCA, which was negotiated under Trump’s first term in office. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon GM, Ford and Stellantis stocks Shares of GM, Ford and Stellantis were notably up following the announcement. Stellantis closed Wednesday up 9.2%, followed by GM up 7.2% and Ford higher by 5.8%. It was not immediately clear whether just vehicles will be exempt, or if automotive parts would also be included. It’s also unclear how much if any input Tesla CEO Elon Musk had on the tariffs or the delay. After campaigning for Trump, Musk has been one of his closest advisors and a nearly constant presence by his side. The exemption allows for additional preparation and discussions between the White House and automotive industry on tariffs. It also more closely aligns with potential vehicle tariffs on imports from outside of North America. Trump previously said those tariffs would be confirmed on April 2, in a push for automakers to invest more in the U.S. for vehicle production. “We’re going to have growth in the auto industry like nobody’s ever seen,” Trump said Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress. “That’s a combination of the election win and tariffs.” Trump erroneously touted a “new” plant investment in Indiana for Honda Motor during his speech Tuesday night. The company operates a large assembly plant in the state, but its most recent major investments have been in Ohio. President Donald J Trump addresses a joint session of Congress as Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) listen in the Capitol building’s House chamber on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jabin Botsford | The Washington Post | Getty Images Honda on Wednesday thanked the president for acknowledging the company, but confirmed it “did not announce plans for a new plant in the U.S. at this time.” “We have invested over $3 billion in advanced vehicle manufacturing in America in just the past three years, with a cumulative total of more than $24.7 billion,” Honda said in an emailed statement. “We look forward to continuing to invest locally and build quality products in America, as Honda has been doing for the past 45 years.” The American Automotive Policy Council earlier this week argued that vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements should be exempt from the tariff increase. There was major concern among automotive executives and experts that prolonged tariffs would quickly eat into company profits and production plans. Executives with France-based auto supplier Forvia on Wednesday said the company and its customers, including automakers, have been planning different contingency plans for the tariffs. That has included working with customers to reach parts agreements since the 25% tariffs took effect Tuesday. “The whole supply chain cannot ******** 25%,” Forvia CEO Martin Fischer said during a media event. “Cars will get more expensive for consumers if tariffs continue for a long time.” S&P Global Mobility on Tuesday predicted roughly a third of vehicle production in North America could be cut by next week due to the 25% tariffs. The data and forecasting firm reports 25 automakers on average produce 63,900 light-duty passenger vehicles in North America per day. A majority of those, roughly 65%, are assembled in the U.S., followed by 27% in Mexico and 8% in Canada. Source link #Trump #grants #automakers #onemonth #exemption #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Justice Department opens antisemitism investigation into University of California system Justice Department opens antisemitism investigation into University of California system The Justice Department on Wednesday announced it is investigating the University of California system over allegations of antisemitism in the wake of protests that broke out on several campuses over the war between Israel and ******. “This Department of Justice will always defend Jewish Americans, protect civil rights, and leverage our resources to eradicate institutional Antisemitism in our nation’s universities,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. The probe, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will look into whether UC “engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race, religion and national origin against its professors, staff and other employees by allowing an Antisemitic hostile work environment to exist on its campuses,” the DOJ statement said. Following the Oct. 7, 2023 ****** terrorist attack on Israel and Israel’s retaliatory military operation in Gaza, student encampments popped up on a number of college campuses across the country — including at UCLA and other UC system campuses. Many of the protesters were calling for an end to the war, a U.S. arms embargo on Israel and for their universities to divest from Israel. But in some instances, acts of antisemitism were alleged, and some Jewish students said the encampments and encounters with protesters made them feel unsafe. Some critics have called the encampments themselves antisemitic, with some, including President Trump, likening the protesters to terrorists. The protests on UCLA’s campus last year made national headlines when a group of counter-protesters “came to Royce Quad and violently attacked students, faculty, and staff members who were engaged in an encampment at that location,” UCLA said at the time. The clash lasted several hours into the night, with video posted to social media showing fireworks and tear gas being launched into the encampment. In a statement announcing the probe, Leo Terrell, a member of the Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism and senior counsel to the assistant attorney general for civil rights, said: “The impact upon UC’s students has been the subject of considerable media attention and multiple federal investigations. But these campuses are also workplaces, and the Jewish faculty and staff employed there deserve a working environment free of antisemitic hostility and hate. The President, the Attorney General and this Task Force are committed to combatting antisemitism for all Jewish Americans.” The University of California Office of the President told CBS News in a statement: “We were recently notified of the Department of Justice’s decision to initiate a civil rights investigation in the University of California system. We want to be clear: the University of California is unwavering in its commitment to combating antisemitism and protecting everyone’s civil rights. We continue to take specific steps to foster an environment free of harassment and discrimination for everyone in the university community.” Mr. Trump on Tuesday threatened to pull federal funding from any school that continued to allow what he called “******** protests.” “All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows ******** protests,” the president wrote on social media. “Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS!” The campus protests last year led to hearings on Capitol Hill, with the presidents of several universities — including Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania — being called to testify about their handling of the encampments and reports of antisemitism on their campuses. Harvard’s then-president Claudine Gay and UPenn’s Liz Magill ended up resigning amid the criticism of their response to the protests. Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Source link #Justice #Department #opens #antisemitism #investigation #University #California #system Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to fight U.S. until the end ‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to fight U.S. until the end This photo shows a general view of a screen broadcasting live footage of China’s President Xi Jinping attending the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) as seen outside a shopping mall in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China said it was prepared to fight “any type of war” with the U.S., as President Donald Trump ratchets up economic and political pressure on the country. “If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” ******** Embassy in the U.S. said in a post on X on Wednesday, signaling an increasingly aggressive stance toward the U.S. A ******** foreign ministry spokesperson later in the day called the U.S. fentanyl-related explanation for imposing tariffs a “flimsy excuse.” “If the U.S. has other agenda in mind and if harming China’s interests is what the U.S. wants, we’re ready to fight till the end. We urge the U.S. to stop being domineering and return to the right track of dialogue and cooperation at an early date,” the spokesperson said. The remarks came as Trump’s additional 10% tariffs on imports from China took effect Tuesday, taking the cumulative tariffs imposed in just about a month to 20%. In a swift retaliation, Beijing announced Tuesday additional tariffs as high as 15% on certain U.S. goods, starting from March 10 and a series of new export restrictions for designated U.S. entities. China’s relationship with the U.S. is bound to see disagreements, but Beijing will not accept pressure or threats, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, told reporters Tuesday morning. After the initial round of new U.S. tariffs in February, China’s retaliatory measures included raising duties on certain U.S. energy imports and putting two U.S. companies on an unreliable entities list that could restrict their ability to do business in the Asian country. The average effective U.S. tariff rate on ******** goods is thus set to hit 33%, up from around 13% before U.S. President Donald Trump began his latest term in January, according to estimates from Nomura’s Chief China economist Ting Lu. China’s biggest political meeting of this year kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing, where the government set the key economic targets for 2025 and will continue to unveil their economic blueprints for the year. The event is scheduled to conclude on March 11. — CNBC’s Evelyn Cheng contributed to the report. Source link #Tariff #war #trade #war #type #war #China #ready #fight #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Charges filed in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in friend's backyard – The Associated Press Charges filed in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in friend's backyard – The Associated Press Charges filed in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in friend’s backyard The Associated PressTwo charged in Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths 14 months after bodies found frozen in backyard Fox NewsProsecutors charge 2 suspects in deaths of 3 men found frozen at Northland home KCTV 5Men charged in deaths of 3 Chiefs fans found dead in backyard NewsNation Now Source link #Charges #filed #deaths #Kansas #City #Chiefs #fans #bodies #friend039s #backyard #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to fight U.S. until the end ‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to fight U.S. until the end This photo shows a general view of a screen broadcasting live footage of China’s President Xi Jinping attending the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) as seen outside a shopping mall in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China said it was prepared to fight “any type of war” with the U.S., as President Donald Trump ratchets up economic and political pressure on the country. “If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” ******** Embassy in the U.S. said in a post on X on Wednesday, signaling an increasingly aggressive stance toward the U.S. A ******** foreign ministry spokesperson later in the day called the U.S. fentanyl-related explanation for imposing tariffs a “flimsy excuse.” “If the U.S. has other agenda in mind and if harming China’s interests is what the U.S. wants, we’re ready to fight till the end. We urge the U.S. to stop being domineering and return to the right track of dialogue and cooperation at an early date,” the spokesperson said. The remarks came as Trump’s additional 10% tariffs on imports from China took effect Tuesday, taking the cumulative tariffs imposed in just about a month to 20%. In a swift retaliation, Beijing announced Tuesday additional tariffs as high as 15% on certain U.S. goods, starting from March 10 and a series of new export restrictions for designated U.S. entities. China’s relationship with the U.S. is bound to see disagreements, but Beijing will not accept pressure or threats, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, told reporters Tuesday morning. After the initial round of new U.S. tariffs in February, China’s retaliatory measures included raising duties on certain U.S. energy imports and putting two U.S. companies on an unreliable entities list that could restrict their ability to do business in the Asian country. The average effective U.S. tariff rate on ******** goods is thus set to hit 33%, up from around 13% before U.S. President Donald Trump began his latest term in January, according to estimates from Nomura’s Chief China economist Ting Lu. China’s biggest political meeting of this year kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing, where the government set the key economic targets for 2025 and will continue to unveil their economic blueprints for the year. The event is scheduled to conclude on March 11. — CNBC’s Evelyn Cheng contributed to the report. Source link #Tariff #war #trade #war #type #war #China #ready #fight #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

European leaders gather for special defence council in Brussels European leaders gather for special defence council in Brussels European leaders are gathering in Brussels on Thursday for a special council on defence, as France’s President Emmanuel Macron warned that the continent was at a “turning point of history”. As well as rearmament, leaders are expected to discuss how the EU can further support Kyiv in the face of US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Monday that he would suspend aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymy Zelensky is invited to the summit. Nerves have grown increasingly frayed across Europe since Trump and Zelensky’s showdown at the White House last week, and the rhetoric around Thursday’s summit leaves no doubt about the importance EU officials are ascribing to it. Three years on since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Trump administration’s overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin have left many in Europe concerned the continent would not be able to rely on US support for its security. Washington’s decision on Wednesday to pause intelligence sharing with Ukraine did nothing to allay those worries. In a sign of the depth of concern, President Macron said France was open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, during an address to the nation on Wednesday. That followed a call from Friedrich Merz, likely to be Germany’s next chancellor, to discuss increased nuclear sharing. Europe was facing a “clear and present danger on a scale that none of us have seen in our adult lifetime”, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said, while European Council President António Costa said this was a “defining moment for Ukraine and European security”. In a letter to European leaders, von der Leyen also said the continent had to “meet the moment” and “unleash our industrial and productive power and direct it to the goal of security”. On Monday, von der Leyen announced an unprecedented defence package – dubbed ReArm Europe – and said that Europe was ready to “massively” boost its defence spending “with the speed and the ambition that is needed”. Von der Leyen said the three proposals outlined in the ReArm Europe plan would both support Ukraine and “address the long-term need to take much more responsibility” for European security – likely referring to the fact many Europeans feel the continent can no longer automatically rely on the US to come to its aid. The proposals include: Allowing countries to increase national deficit levels to give room for more defence spending €150bn (£125bn) in loans for defence investment in domains that could benefit the defence of the EU as a whole – for example, air and missile defence, anti-drone systems, and military mobility – helping pool demand, and reduce costs through joint procurementAllowing countries to redirect funds earmarked for cohesion policy programmes (policies aimed at levelling the differences between more and less advantaged regions) to defence spending The European Investment Bank would also be allowed to finance military projects. According to von der Leyen, the plan could free up a total of €800bn ($860bn; £670bn) in defence expenditure. Many European leaders have signalled their support for swift, decisive action in regards to the continent’s security. Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, said the Commission’s plan represented “a fundamental shift”, while Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that the summit would give Europe the opportunity to show “whether it’s just a debate club or whether we can make decisions”. But dissent from certain European leaders sympathetic to Moscow is expected. Earlier this week, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said the EU’s “peace through strength” approach was “unrealistic”. And in a letter to Costa, Hungary’s Viktor Orban demanded that Ukraine not be mentioned in any written conclusions following the summit. Orban – who has repeatedly attempted to block EU aid to Ukraine and has praised Trump for “standing bravely for peace” – said there was now a “strategic divide… between the majority of Europe and the USA”. “One side insists on prolonging the war in Ukraine, while the other seeks an end to the conflict,” he added. Yet Orban left the door open for a “greater probability for cooperation” with other leaders over issues of common security and defence. Perhaps in a final bid to try and achieve unity ahead of the summit, Macron – who has positioned himself at the centre of the EU’s efforts to bridge the gap between Kyiv and Washington – invited Orban to have dinner in Paris on Wednesday evening. The two leaders met immediately after the French president gave a sombre address to the nation in which he said that France and Europe needed to be ready if the US was no longer by their side. “We have to be united and determined to protect ourselves,” Macron said. He added that the future of Europe could not be tied to Washington or Moscow, and said that while he “wanted to believe that the US will stay by our side, we have to be ready for this not to be the case”. The French president plans to hold a meeting of European army chiefs in Paris next week. Macron said that “decisive steps” would be taken in Brussels, leaving European countries “more ready to defend and protect themselves”. “The moment calls for unprecedented decisions,” he concluded. Source link #European #leaders #gather #special #defence #council #Brussels Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump gives automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs Trump gives automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs Trump gives automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is giving a one-month exemption to U.S. automakers from the round of tariffs that took effect on March 4, the White House announced. Weijia Jiang has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #automakers #onemonth #reprieve #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to ****** to release all hostages, as US holds direct talks with ****** – CNN Trump issues ‘last warning’ to ****** to release all hostages, as US holds direct talks with ****** – CNN Trump issues ‘last warning’ to ****** to release all hostages, as US holds direct talks with ****** CNNExclusive: U.S. holding secret talks with ****** AxiosTrump issues ‘last warning’ to ****** terrorists, demands release of hostages: ‘HELL TO PAY’ Fox NewsU.S. and ****** Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say The New York Times Source link #Trump #issues #warning #****** #release #hostages #holds #direct #talks #****** #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Five (OK, Six) Franchises Acclaim Should Bring Back Five (OK, Six) Franchises Acclaim Should Bring Back MaximusPrime_18h ago(Edited 18h ago) Games in the list are: All Star Baseball The Red Star Extreme-G Vexx Fur Fighters Aggressive Inline I’d be interested in Extreme-G again… But Acclaim was a publisher not a developer..not likely they’d make it unless they can do it themselves. I’d prefer them to make XGIII: Extreme G Racing again, remake it Source link #Franchises #Acclaim #Bring Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trade war hangs over China’s annual legislature meeting Trade war hangs over China’s annual legislature meeting Trade war hangs over China’s annual legislature meeting – CBS News Watch CBS News The trade war between the U.S. and China started as the world’s largest legislature was convening in Beijing, with nearly 3,000 delegates gathering. Anna Coren reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trade #war #hangs #Chinas #annual #legislature #meeting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England Nathan Standley Education reporter Getty Images Leading child doctors have joined calls for a complete ban on smacking children in England, saying there is no evidence it has any positive effect on their wellbeing. Currently, smacking is unlawful in England, except in cases where it amounts to a “reasonable punishment”. Now the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) wants that legal defence to be removed, using an amendment to a law which is currently making its way through Parliament. The Department for Education said the government had no plans to change the law on smacking, but that it was committed to giving every child the best start in life. Prof Andrew Rowland, RCPCH officer for child protection, said: “Now is the time for this Victorian-era punishment to go.” If enough MPs backed the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, tabled by Labour MP Jess Asato in January, then the defence of smacking as a “reasonable punishment” would be completely outlawed in England. Currently, the situation on smacking children is different depending on where you are in the ***. In Scotland and Wales, corporal – or physical – punishment is ********, but in England and Northern Ireland the “reasonable punishment” defence still stands. In England, the defence is included in the Children Act of 2004, but smacking children has been permitted by law since 1860. Scotland was the first *** country to ban corporal punishment in November 2020, followed by Wales in March 2022. Prof Rowland said there were 67 countries around the world which had already adopted smacking bans, with a further 20 committing to do so. The government said it was “looking closely” at the changes made in Scotland and Wales, but had no plans to legislate on smacking at this stage. A spokesperson said the bill in its current form represented the “single biggest piece of child protection legislation in a generation”. “This government has prioritised significant reform of the children’s social care system, driving better child protection and information sharing between education, health and social workers to stop vulnerable children falling through the cracks,” they added. Parents at a baby sensory group in *****, Greater Manchester, told the BBC they were all against smacking children, but some were unsure about whether it was right for the government to intervene. Mum Leanne Casey, said parents “should be able to discipline how they see fit”, but added: “I don’t agree with smacking children though, so if a ban is what it takes then I’d agree that is what you need to do.” Dad Oli Harrison said he would “never intervene” in another person’s parenting methods, but added that a ban would “probably be beneficial” to avoid it being seen as a “grey area”. BBC / Hope Rhodes Oli Harrison, pictured with his daughter Lily, said “some kind of legislation” would help provide clarity for parents When looking at populations as a whole, Prof Rowland said physical punishment “undoubtedly harms children’s health”. He said there were no scientific studies which provided robust evidence that smacking had any positive effect on children’s wellbeing. Calls for a ban on smacking intensified after the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Sara was murdered in August 2023 after a “campaign of torture” by her father and stepmother which lasted for two years. Her father, who had fled to Pakistan after the *******, had phoned police in England claiming he had “legally punished” Sara before her death. It is unlawful in England to assault a child causing actual or grievous bodily harm, or cruelty, but Prof Rowland said academic studies had shown children who were punished physically were at an increased risk of serious physical assault. He said a complete ban on smacking would make it easier for the authorities to “draw a line and say there are never any circumstances involved where physical punishment of children is ever legal”. Other organisations, including the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, have also backed the amendment. Joanna Barrett, from the charity, said smacking had been associated with “depression, anxiety, increased aggression, and antisocial behaviour”. She said a legal change was needed “urgently”, adding that “right now we know physical punishment remains a part of childhood for too many young people in England”. Lynn Perry, chief executive of the Barnardo’s children’s charity, said: “No violence against children is acceptable. And yet children continue to face less legal protection against physical assault than adults.” Additional reporting by Hope Rhodes Source link #Doctors #total #ban #smacking #children #England Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]