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Why a ‘challenging environment for investing’ could be ahead Why a ‘challenging environment for investing’ could be ahead Investors have become accustomed to strong market conditions over the past decade, largely due to quantitative easing and government support. Macquarie Asset Management senior portfolio manager of the large-cap growth team Brad Klapmeyer joins Market Domination Overtime to offer insight into the market dynamics influenced by quantitative easing and other macroeconomic factors. He explains how investors have been accustomed to favorable market conditions but warns that such conditions are not guaranteed. He also stresses the importance of quality investing in uncertain times. “If you kind of rewind the tape and go back further in time, I think what you’ll realize is once we get past easy money, once we get past all this transfer of wealth from the government to the consumer and enterprises, it could be a much more challenging environment for investing,” Klapmeyer explains. “That’s just the reality.” He adds, “We don’t just have good markets or great markets; some days we have resets and drawdowns, and those things occur,” acknowledging that even more downside is possible. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Josh ****** Source link #challenging #environment #investing #ahead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock market today: Live updates Stock market today: Live updates Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in the Financial District in New York City on March 4, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday night after all three major averages suffered sharp losses for a second session. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 273 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures respectively added 0.7% and 0.8%. The blue-chip Dow tumbled 670.25 points, or 1.55%, to end Tuesday’s regular trading session. The S&P 500 dropped 1.22%, and the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.35%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq had dipped more than 2% at its lowest point and came within striking distance of correction territory, a term that refers to an index falling 10% from a recent peak. U.S. stocks slid for their second day in a row after President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico officially took effect on Tuesday. In response, Canada, Mexico and China — which was hit by an additional 10% duty — have prepared retaliatory measures. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on “Fox Business” on Tuesday afternoon that the U.S. might meet Canada and Mexico somewhere “in the middle” to “work something out” on tariffs. “The thing that we have emphasized over and over again is that Trump introduces uncertainty. We now are at a point where a single tweet or a single release of information can significantly change the interpretation of what markets look like,” said Michael Green, chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management. Green added that a mounting trade war — exacerbated by retaliatory tariffs — could place a damper on the economy going forward, although it’s still uncertain what the long-term prospects will look like. “You almost end up in a forced savings regime, which in turn negatively affects employment, negatively affects wealth, and that’s what markets are trying to price right now. We genuinely don’t actually know,” he told CNBC. New economic releases on Wednesday morning that could shed light on the state of the U.S. economy include the ADP private payrolls report for February, as well as the purchasing managers’ index for last month. Companies due to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday include Thor Industries, Abercrombie & Fitch, Campbell’s and Brown-Forman. Source link #Stock #market #today #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GrandChase welcomes AoE mage Vice to the RPG along with a special coupon code GrandChase welcomes AoE mage Vice to the RPG along with a special coupon code Vice deals AoE damage with fast casting Limited-time events abound Grab a special code for some cool goodies KOG Games has officially released a new hero within GrandChase, offering a new way for you to unleash death and devastation on your foes. In particular, said death and destruction will come in the form of the new mage Vice, who, being the “Sealer of Fate”, possesses the ability to look into other people’s fates – whether that’s a blessing or a curse remains to be seen, it seems. Given how she can clear through foes with her AoE spells and her quick casting, I don’t doubt she’ll make a nice little addition to any party roster. Simply head on over to the Lobby > Menu > Option > Question Mark button and enter the code “GCMVICE” – this should set you up with Vice Growth Cube x125, Vice GrandTale Avatar Select Ticket x1, Royal Hero Summon Ticket x10, and Vice Exclusive Equipment x1. With the latest arrival into the RPG comes limited-time events to help you maximise the Balance Attribute mage. This includes Onwards with Vice, Vice Character Story Event, and Vice Dungeon Breakthrough Event, for instance. Additionally, the Job Change Express feature now has two new heroes: Veigas(T) and Nelia(T). If you’re wondering how Vice stacks up against the rest of the heroes in your lineup, why not take a look at our GrandChase tier list to get an idea? In the meantime, if you’re eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by checking it out on the App Store and on Google Play. It’s free-to-play with in-app purchases. You can also join the community of followers on the official Facebook page to stay updated on all the latest developments, visit the official website for more info, or take a little peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the vibes and visuals. Source link #GrandChase #welcomes #AoE #mage #Vice #RPG #special #coupon #code Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump wants hundreds of federal buildings sold, even with back-to-office requirement – USA TODAY Trump wants hundreds of federal buildings sold, even with back-to-office requirement – USA TODAY Trump wants hundreds of federal buildings sold, even with back-to-office requirement USA TODAYFeds look to sell government buildings in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton Wilkes-Barre Citizens VoiceGSA identifies hundreds of ‘non-core’ federal properties amid Trump admin’s DOGE cuts The Hill Source link #Trump #hundreds #federal #buildings #sold #backtooffice #requirement #USA #TODAY Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US sending 'tectonic changes' over security commitments US sending 'tectonic changes' over security commitments If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says. Source link #sending #039tectonic #changes039 #security #commitments Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Abruptly Walks Back His Directive To Fire Thousands Of Federal Employees Trump Abruptly Walks Back His Directive To Fire Thousands Of Federal Employees WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly walked back his directive to federal agencies to fire thousands of probationary employees, a stunning reversal that comes days after a federal judge ruled that the president’s ongoing mass firings of federal workers are probably ********. In a new memo delivered to the heads of all federal agencies, the Office of Personnel Management ― the human resources agency of the federal government ― says it doesn’t actually have to comply with its previous instructions to fire all probationary employees, or people who have generally held their jobs for a year or less. Instead, per this memo, federal agencies have until Sept. 13 to come up with their own plans for reducing staff. “OPM requests that agencies not issue any agency-specific rules until such rules have been reviewed and approved by OPM,” reads the revised guidance to federal agencies, issued by OPM acting Director Charles Ezell. Here’s a copy of OPM’s memo: Trump’s walk-back means the heads of federal agencies don’t have to plow ahead with more haphazard firings of essential staff, but it’s not clear what this means for the thousands of employees who have already been fired. The administration’s new directive comes after U.S. District Judge William Alsup last week ordered OPM to inform several federal agencies that it had no authority to direct them to carry out mass firings, and that such actions were likely ********. That ruling has already resulted in some federal agencies scrambling to rehire people they just fired. One of those agencies, the National Science Foundation, is currently trying to reinstate 84 employees it had fired as part of OPM’s directive. One of those 84 people told HuffPost on Monday that he and several of his colleagues learned they were getting their jobs back not from NSF, but from other coworkers and via the press. “What a joke, finding out from colleagues and online – and not directly,” said this employee, who requested anonymity so he doesn’t get fired again. Federal labor unions have filed lawsuits aimed at blocking the probationary firings and getting workers reinstated, arguing the White House had usurped Congress’ control over spending and violated rules that govern federal layoffs. Julie Wilson, general counsel of the National Treasury Employees Union, told HuffPost on Tuesday that the probationary firings are “indisputably a reorganization attempt” and that the administration had failed to follow proper procedures, including giving workers notice. “The government has not followed any of those [rules] in terminating employees to date, to include the mass firing of probationary employees,” Wilson said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source link #Trump #Abruptly #Walks #Directive #Fire #Thousands #Federal #Employees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Democrats reject GOP funding strategy, stoking shutdown fears – CNN Democrats reject GOP funding strategy, stoking shutdown fears – CNN Democrats reject GOP funding strategy, stoking shutdown fears CNNIn shift, hardline conservatives signal openness to stopgap to avert shutdown The HillGOP rebels fire warning shot in shutdown showdown: No DOGE, no deal Fox News Source link #Democrats #reject #GOP #funding #strategy #stoking #shutdown #fears #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Plans for 1100 Perth apartments lodged in past three months, double rate of last year Plans for 1100 Perth apartments lodged in past three months, double rate of last year Developer appetite appears to be returning to the ailing apartment market, with plans for more than 1000 apartments in Perth projects seeking approval over the past three months. Source link #Plans #Perth #apartments #lodged #months #double #rate #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alina Habba says ousted veterans may not be “fit to have a job at this moment” Alina Habba says ousted veterans may not be “fit to have a job at this moment” Counselor to the president Alina Habba on Tuesday said veterans who were let go from their federal jobs “perhaps” are “not fit to have a job at this moment or are not willing to come to work.” Habba, who served as President Trump’s personal attorney during his court cases and now works as a top adviser in the White House, made the comments during an exchange with reporters on the White House lawn Tuesday morning. A reporter pointed out that some Democrats are bringing ousted federal workers to the president’s joint address to Congress Tuesday night, including veterans who were let go from their jobs. The reporter asked if Mr. Trump is considering what the administration can do to help those veterans salvage their lives. “Well, as you know, we care about veterans tremendously,” Habba responded. “I mean, that’s something the president has always cared about. Anybody in blue, anybody that serves this country. But at the same time, we have taxpayer dollars, we have a fiscal responsibility to use taxpayer dollars to pay people that actually work.” “That doesn’t mean that we forget our veterans, by any means,” Habba continued. “We are going to care for them in the right way. But perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment or are not willing to come to work. And we can’t — you know, I wouldn’t take money from you and pay somebody and say, ‘Sorry, you know, they’re not gonna come to work.’ It’s just not acceptable.” The number of veterans affected by the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce isn’t yet clear. As of fiscal year 2021, about 30% of civil service employees were veterans, according to the Office of Personnel Management. For Mr. Trump’s joint address to Congress, Democratic Rep. Eric Sorenson of Illinois invited James Diaz, a disabled veteran who was laid off in February as a fuel compliance officer at the IRS. Diaz supports many of Mr. Trump’s policies, according to Sorenson’s office, but has been disappointed in how federal workers, especially veterans, have been treated during the president’s overhaul of the government. “I’ve given my life to this country, and to be laid off without warning or respect is disheartening,” Diaz said in a statement. “My notice of termination cited performance, and I know my performance was documented as excellent, yet we were treated like garbage. I understand the need to trim the ****, but you can’t treat people this way.” Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Alina #Habba #ousted #veterans #fit #job #moment Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US commerce chief says Trump to meet Canada, Mexico in middle on tariffs US commerce chief says Trump to meet Canada, Mexico in middle on tariffs By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox Business on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will reach a middle ground with Canada and Mexico on tariffs and an announcement to that effect was expected on Wednesday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on ******** goods to 20%. The move has sparked trade wars that could slam economic growth and lift prices for Americans still smarting from years of high inflation. 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. ********* Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Trump on Tuesday that his tariffs on ********* imports were “a very dumb thing to do” and said Ottawa was striking back immediately at its closest ally. KEY QUOTES “Now, both the Mexicans and the Canadians were on the phone with me all day today, trying to show that they’ll do better, and the president is listening,” Lutnick said. “So I think he’s going to work something out with them. It’s not going to be a pause … but I think he’s going to figure out you do more, and I’ll meet you in the middle somewhere, and we’re going to probably be announcing that tomorrow,” he said. “So somewhere in the middle will likely be the outcome.” (Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward in Washington; Editing by Nia Williams) Source link #commerce #chief #Trump #meet #Canada #Mexico #middle #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CFPB drops Zelle fraud lawsuit, in latest Trump-era rollback at watchdog agency – Axios CFPB drops Zelle fraud lawsuit, in latest Trump-era rollback at watchdog agency – Axios CFPB drops Zelle fraud lawsuit, in latest Trump-era rollback at watchdog agency AxiosUS CFPB drops Zelle case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo ReutersReport: CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Zelle Operator and Owner Banks PYMNTS.comCFPB drops lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud CNBC Source link #CFPB #drops #Zelle #fraud #lawsuit #latest #Trumpera #rollback #watchdog #agency #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Flypast and concert in VE Day 80th commemorations Flypast and concert in VE Day 80th commemorations There will be a four-day celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including a flypast, concert and a Westminster Abbey service, the government has announced. The commemorations, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe, will run from the Bank Holiday Monday on 5 May, until 8 May. Veterans will be joining the events, with only a shrinking number of that generation able to attend in what will be among the last major wartime commemorations involving those who served. “People across society will be able to hear our veterans’ stories first hand, to reflect and remember,” Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said. And it would be an opportunity to “pay tribute to all those who served in the Second World War and to reflect on the values that they were fighting for”. Ruth Bourne, 98, who worked at the wartime code-breaking base in Bletchley Park, Bucks, will be taking part in the commemorations. She remembers how the war had ended and VE Day celebrations were held on 8 May 1945, when the Nazi regime in Germany had been defeated. “There was an electric buzz among everyone and eventually the royals came out and waved, and we cheered like crazy waving whatever we had on us,” Ruth says. “People climbed on every available lamppost, lit bonfires in Hyde Park and we sat around singing songs. “Not many went to bed that night.” Defence Secretary John Healey said: “The freedoms we enjoy today were defended by our remarkable Second World War generation. “Our duty today is to safeguard the British values they sacrificed so much to uphold.” Tara Knights, of the Royal British Legion, said: “We will be running educational and community engagement programmes to encourage everyone to get involved in this momentous occasion.” Arts Council England will also be helping communities and local organisations hold commemorative events. It is not yet known which international guests might be attending, including whether US President Donald Trump will be part of the ceremonies. Last year, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the then US President, Joe Biden, joined commemorations in Normandy, alongside King Charles III, the ***’s then prime minister Rishi Sunak, and leaders including President Emmanuel Macron of France, and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. The previous VE Day events, marking the 75th anniversary, were disrupted by the Covid pandemic. For VE Day 80, there will be four days of events: 5 May: A military procession from Whitehall, in central London, to Buckingham Palace will be followed by a flypast of current and historical military aircraft, including the Red Arrows; the Cenotaph, on Whitehall, will be draped in union jacks, remembering those who died during World War Two; there will be a party on wartime battleship HMS Belfast, on the Thames, and street parties around the country6 May: An installation of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London will mark the anniversary, and historic landmarks across the *** will be lit up7 May: A concert will be held in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in central London8 May: A service will be held in Westminster Abbey and a concert, for 10,000 members of the public, at Horse Guards Parade, in central London Later in the year, on 15 August, a service led by the Royal British Legion will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffs, to commemorate VJ Day, or Victory in Japan Day, and the end of the war. Source link #Flypast #concert #Day #80th #commemorations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Polling on Trump's second presidency not so great again Polling on Trump's second presidency not so great again A poll shows US President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are below 40 per cent on a range of issues including the economy, foreign policy and corruption. Source link #Polling #Trump039s #presidency #great Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow 9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow (NEXSTAR) – One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coming from nine states. The largest of the outbreaks is in West Texas, where the total number of people diagnosed with measles grew to 146 on Friday. An unvaccinated child in the region died last week. It was the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. Source link #states #report #measles #cases #outbreaks #grow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil – The New York Times As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil – The New York Times As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil The New York TimesCDC says it’s on the ground in Texas as measles outbreak grows to 159 cases CNNOver a dozen new measles cases in Texas outbreak in less than a week: Officials ABC NewsA Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade The Associated PressWhy This Measles Outbreak Is Different The Atlantic Source link #Measles #Spreads #Kennedy #Embraces #Remedies #Cod #Liver #Oil #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Supreme Court steps into debate over where to store nuclear waste Supreme Court steps into debate over where to store nuclear waste Washington — The Supreme Court will convene Wednesday to weigh in on a decades-long dispute over what to do with thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste, specifically a plan to store it above one of the world’s most productive oil fields, the Permian Basin in Texas. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the company Interim Storage Partners are facing off against the state of Texas and Fasken Land and Minerals Ltd., which owns land in the Permian Basin, in the fight over what to do with the spent fuel generated at nuclear reactor sites. The waste can remain radioactive and pose health risks for thousands of years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. How to address the problem of nuclear waste has been complicated by politics since the advent of nuclear power last century. In 1982, Congress enacted a federal law that required the government to establish a permanent facility to house spent fuel, later determined to be Yucca Mountain in Nevada. But the site has yet to be established amid pushback from the state, and funding from Congress dried up years ago. The project was halted during the Obama administration. The issue of where to store the growing amount of spent fuel remains. Roughly 91,000 metric tons of nuclear waste from commercial power plants are currently in private storage, both at or away from nuclear reactor sites, according to the U.S. government. And with nearly 20% of the nation’s electricity supplied by nuclear energy, plants are generating an additional 2,000 metric tons of spent fuel each year, the Energy Department estimates. The Supreme Court case The legal battle before the justices Wednesday involves a license the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued in September 2021 to a company called Interim Storage Partners allowing it to house 5,000 metric tons — and up to 40,000 metric tons — of spent fuel in dry-cask, above-ground storage for up to 40 years. The facility would be constructed in Andrews County, Texas, which is west of Dallas and less than a mile from the state’s border with New Mexico. There is already a disposal site in the county for low-level radioactive waste. Before the commission granted the license, the state submitted comments opposing the site and warning it was dangerous to store nuclear waste anywhere besides a deep geological repository like Yucca Mountain. Texas officials cautioned against housing the spent fuel on a “concrete pad” above the state’s Permian Basin, where 250,000 active oil and gas wells capture 40% of the country’s oil reserves. Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality did not seek to intervene in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s proceedings. But several groups did try to object, including Fasken Land and Minerals. Their request, however, was denied by the commission. Still, the state and land owners asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to review the license to Interim Storage Partners. Two other federal appeals courts considered cases relating to the company’s license, but only the 5th Circuit allowed the dispute to move forward. The 5th Circuit first found that Texas and the landowners could seek review of a final order from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the license because it acted beyond its authority. The court also ruled that provisions of the 1954 Atomic Energy Act do not support licenses like the one issued to Interim Storage Partners, which allows for the offsite storage of spent fuel. Instead, the 5th Circuit also said a 1982 law intends for nuclear waste to be stored at the site of nuclear reactors or in a federal facility until there is a permanent place for it. The Supreme Court agreed to take up the case in October and will consider two issues. The first is whether Texas and the landowners could challenge the commission’s decision to issue the license to Interim Storage Partners. The second is whether federal law allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to license private companies to temporarily house spent fuel away from nuclear-reactor sites. In filings with the high court, lawyers for the government argued that Texas didn’t become a party to the commission’s licensing adjudication simply by submitting comments during proceedings. They also said that Fasken Land and Minerals’ unsuccessful attempt to intervene didn’t make it a party for the purposes of challenging the commission’s decision to grant the license. If the Supreme Court were to accept the 5th Circuit’s finding that Texas and Fasken could seek review of the licensing decision, it would encourage “litigants to skip the administrative proceeding and then ambush the agency by calling its authority into question once that proceeding is over,” the Justice Department wrote. As to the second question, on whether the commission could grant licenses for temporary, offsite storage, the Justice Department argued that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has exercised that authority for decades. In 1971, for example, the commission’s predecessor issued a license to General Electric Company to store nuclear waste at a standalone facility. In 1989, its Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board recognized when licensing a nuclear power plant that spent fuel could be stored in offsite facilities owned by private entities, government lawyers argued. “Storage of spent nuclear fuel lies at the heart of the commission’s expertise and congressionally assigned role, and the commission has clear power to issue licenses for temporary storage of spent fuel at the site of a nuclear reactor,” they wrote. According to the Congressional Research Service, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued three licenses for the temporary storage of spent fuel at privately owned facilities away from reactors: The first, issued in 2006 for a project in Utah, was terminated by the license-holder, Private Fuel Storage; the second is to Interim Storage Partners; and the third, granted to Holtec International for the facility in Lea County, New Mexico, is tied up in court proceedings. But officials for the state of Texas said that Yucca Mountain is the government’s plan for dealing with the thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste that continue to pile up, and they accused the federal government of engaging in a “policy workaround” by licensing private entities to store nuclear waste at facilities away from reactors. “Nothing about this license is lawful,” they wrote in Supreme Court filings. “Congress has already legislated a solution to the nation’s nuclear-waste problem: permanent storage in Yucca Mountain. No statute mentions, let alone authorizes, private interim offsite storage.” The state invoked what is called the major questions doctrine, which says that Congress must give clear authorization for a federal agency to decide an issue of major political or economic significance. Congress, Texas officials wrote, has determined that where to store spent nuclear fuel is a major problem of public concern, and the solution is Yucca Mountain. Additionally, Congress mandated that the waste should be stored temporarily at either the reactor site or a facility that is operated by the federal government, the state argued. “Congress answered that ‘major’ question, both as to interim offsite storage and permanent disposal,” lawyers for Texas wrote. “Congress’s clear answer was Yucca Mountain or interim federal facilities — not a private facility in Texas.” A decision from the Supreme Court is expected by the end of June. Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Source link #Supreme #Court #steps #debate #store #nuclear #waste Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Migrants rescued after several days stranded on oil platform Migrants rescued after several days stranded on oil platform Thirty-two migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean have been rescued by an NGO ship after spending several days stranded on an oil platform off the coast of Tunisia. “Women, men and children” were shipwrecked with no food or water, according to Mediterranea, a migrant rescue charity. One person on the platform had died, the charity said. NGO Sea Watch said it had managed to rescue all 32 people from the gas platform on Tuesday afternoon, and that they were being looked after aboard the Aurora ship. However, the Aurora’s final destination was unclear as no country nearby had yet assigned the ship a port of safety, Sea Watch said. It added that no European country had intervened “despite the imminent emergency” and the fact that the people were stranded in international waters on the border of the Tunisian and Maltese search and rescue (SAR) zones. NGO monitoring aircraft Seabird reportedly spotted an empty rubber dinghy near the platform on 1 March. The shipwrecked people then managed to contact Alarm Phone – an emergency hotline for migrants in trouble at sea. In the call, they said they had been without food for days and that their condition was critical. They also reported the death of one person, Sea Watch said. In a video apparently filmed by one of the people on the platform and shared by NGOs on social media, a young man in a white t-shirt could be heard saying that he and the others were “suffering from hunger and dying of cold”. Speaking in Tigrinya – a language spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea – the man said they left Libya five days ago and that the dinghy they were travelling on capsized. “Those who made it here and didn’t die at sea are dying of hunger and exhaustion, if in the few hours nobody does anything we will obviously die… We have only little chance [to survive],” he said. Behind him were several people apparently shivering from the cold as the waves crashed against the oil platform’s pillars. Over 210,000 people tried to cross the Central Mediterranean in 2023, according to data shared by the UN. More than 60,000 were intercepted and sent back to African shores, and nearly 2000 lost their lives at sea. Source link #Migrants #rescued #days #stranded #oil #platform Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

MPs told to stop complaining about use of Māori name MPs told to stop complaining about use of Māori name Kathryn Armstrong BBC News Getty Images MPs are able to use English, Māori or New Zealand sign language, when speaking in Parliament The speaker of the house in New Zealand’s parliament says he will not consider any further complaints from lawmakers over the use of the country’s Māori name in proceedings. “Aotearoa is regularly used as a name of New Zealand,” Speaker Gerry Brownlee said in a ruling in Parliament on Tuesday. His comments come after Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters asked Brownlee to bar the use of the name Aotearoa, and suggested a referendum would be needed for anyone to use it in parliament. While New Zealand is the legal name of the country and can only be changed by law, Aotearoa, which translates to “land of the long white cloud”, has long been used when referring to New Zealand in Māori. “It [Aotearoa] appears on our passports and it appears on our currency,” Brownlee said on Tuesday. The name is also used in the Māori version of New Zealand’s national anthem, which is commonly heard before the English version. “If other members do not like certain words, they don’t have to use them. But it’s not a matter of order, and I don’t expect to have further points of order raised about it,” he added. MPs are allowed to use any of the country’s three official languages – English, Māori and New Zealand sign language – when speaking in Parliament. The objection by Peters, who is Māori, arose last month, when Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March used it during a parliamentary session. “Why is someone who applied to come to this country in 2006 allowed to ask a question of this Parliament that changes this country’s name without the referendum and sanction of the New Zealand people?” Peters asked. Menéndez March is originally from Mexico but is a New Zealand citizen, as all MPs must be. Shane Jones, another government minister who is a member of Peters’ New Zealand First party and is also Māori, questioned “the appropriateness of recent immigrants telling Māori what the name of our country should be?” At the time, Brownlee encouraged lawmakers to use the name Aotearoa New Zealand instead in order to avoid any confusion but said it was not a requirement. Getty Images Shane Jones (left) and Winston Peters (right) are both members of the New Zealand First party Not all Māori have the same connection to the name Aotearoa, which was originally used to describe New Zealand’s North Island only. However, it is often used by non-Māori out of respect for indigenous people. Winston Peters said on Tuesday that he disagreed with Brownlee’s ruling, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) reported. He added that he only had a problem with Aotearoa being used in Parliament, not of Māori in general, and that, if a question was addressed to him in future using the name, he would not answer. The use of Māori in public has grown considerably across New Zealand in recent decades, following advocacy from indigenous leaders. A petition was launched in 2022 by the Māori Party, an official political party, to officially change the country’s name to Aotearoa, which received more than 70,000 signatures. “New Zealand is a Dutch name and has no connection to this whenua [land]. How many people in Aotearoa can even point to ‘old’ Zealand on a map?” Māori Party Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said at the time. Since the current administration came into power in 2023, it has required that government departments prioritise their English names and communicate primarily in English, unless they are specifically related to Māori. Another of the coalition’s members, the Act party, is also seeking to redefine the terms of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, which has been met with fierce opposition. Source link #MPs #told #stop #complaining #Māori Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why RFK Jr.’s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week Why RFK Jr.’s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week The top communications official under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly resigned last week, just two weeks after being sworn in to be the department’s assistant secretary for public affairs. The resignation of Thomas Corry, a Trump administration appointee, was first reported by Politico. Corry did not respond to multiple requests from CBS News for comment. Corry’s departure came just days after Kennedy faced criticism for how he handled a question about the growing measles outbreak in Texas at a White House Cabinet meeting, calling it “not unusual” and misstating the number of deaths reported in the state. A former HHS official and a person familiar with Corry’s thinking said that he had voiced disappointment with how Kennedy handled the question. It was a missed opportunity, making headlines for appearing indifferent to the deadly outbreak. But Corry’s frustrations extended beyond that, as his office triaged a deluge of inquiries on agency actions ranging from canceled vaccines meetings to stalled research funding. Unlike previous officials in the role, who usually closely work with the secretary, Corry had been cut off from Kennedy, one former HHS official said. Federal officials said they were unsure if Corry had the trust of Kennedy or his inner circle, undermining his authority. In an interview with Fox News that aired Tuesday, Kennedy claimed he never met Corry and did not know much about his former top spokesperson. “I think that individual had personnel problems and was about to be terminated, and so they may have made up a story to explain their termination, and then, you know, quit before he got that news,” Kennedy said. HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon did not comment, when asked about Kennedy’s remarks. Instead, Nixon re-sent a previous statement attributed to principal deputy chief of staff Stefanie Spear about Kennedy making measles a “top priority” for his team. Spear is one of a handful of aides now at HHS to have worked for Kennedy during his longshot presidential campaign. Many others were hired from the ranks of Trump supporters and alumni of other federal agencies. This includes Nixon, who previously handled press for Trump’s campaign. Nixon had reported to Corry alongside Michael Brady, a former top Army public affairs official. Corry previously served as a communications official for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the first Trump administration. Multiple current CMS officials praised Corry as highly competent, trusted and well-liked among career federal health officials, as well as by Trump aides. Spear, who also has the title of a senior counselor to Kennedy, has been tightly controlling communications across the department, multiple officials said. Before Kennedy’s confirmation, Spear ordered the unprecedented department-wide communications “pause” that froze the release of information across HHS. Other factors have contributed to challenges within the communications shop, including a shortfall in staffing, a former HHS official said. During the Biden administration, when top-ranking civil servants within the communications office retired in recent years, they were replaced by political appointees, not career executives who would stay on after the White House changed hands. That complicated the transition and left the incoming Trump administration with a deficit of institutional knowledge. More changes could be coming soon to the communications officials who remain. A current HHS official said staff within the team were asked to provide explanations of their “roles and responsibilities” by noon on Tuesday. Alexander Tin Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers federal public health agencies. Source link #RFK #Jr.s #top #spokesperson #abruptly #resigned #HHS #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope ‘stable’ after yesterday’s respiratory failure, ******** says Pope ‘stable’ after yesterday’s respiratory failure, ******** says Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday. In its nightly update, the ******** said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm. “He remained afebrile, always alert, cooperative with therapies and well-oriented”, the statement said. The 88-year-old pontiff has been in hospital since mid-February undergoing treatment for pneumonia. After Monday’s episodes, the Pope had begun using an oxygen mask and ventilator to assist his breathing. It was the second time the mechanical intervention had been used, after spending two days on the ventilator following an “isolated” breathing crisis involving vomiting on Friday, the ******** said. In Tuesday’s update, the Holy See said Pope Francis had switched back to high-flow oxygen therapy. During the day he alternated prayer and rest and this morning he received the Eucharist, it added. Pope Francis is due to miss the procession and mass on Wednesday that marks the first day of Lent, the six-week ******* leading to Easter. He has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person on each of the last three Sundays. The Pope was admitted to hospital on 14 February after experiencing breathing difficulties for several days. He was first treated for bronchitis before being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. The pontiff is particularly susceptible to pneumonia, an infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, after he contracted pleurisy – an inflammation of the lungs – as a young man and had a partial lung removal. ******** sources stress, as they have all along, that the Pope’s condition remains complex – his doctors remain cautious – and he is not out of danger. Source link #Pope #stable #yesterdays #respiratory #failure #******** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump may meet Canada, Mexico ‘in the middle’ on tariffs Wednesday: Lutnick – National Trump may meet Canada, Mexico ‘in the middle’ on tariffs Wednesday: Lutnick – National Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump may announce a deal with Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that sees the countries “meet in the middle” on tariffs, his commerce secretary said after the president launched a trade war Tuesday. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox News Trump will “work something out with them” after imposing 25 per cent tariffs on ********* and ******** goods and 10 per cent levies on ********* energy. Canada launched retaliatory tariffs shortly afterward, with Mexico promising to do the same. 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. “Both the Mexicans and the Canadians were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they’ll do better, and the president is listening because, you know, he’s very very fair and very reasonable,” Lutnick said. “So I think he’s gonna work something out with them. Trending Now U.S. plan to nearly triple softwood lumber duties a ‘massive threat’: Eby Elon Musk welcomes 14th child, his 4th with ********* Shivon Zilis “It’s not gonna be a pause. None of that pause stuff. But I think he’s gonna figure out, ‘You do more, and I’ll meet you in the middle someway,’ and we’re going to probably be announcing that tomorrow. Story continues below advertisement “So somewhere in the middle will probably be the outcome, the president moving with the Canadians and Mexicans, but not all the way,” he said. More to come More on Money More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Trump #meet #Canada #Mexico #middle #tariffs #Wednesday #Lutnick #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trudeau says US wants to collapse Canada’s economy with tariffs Trudeau says US wants to collapse Canada’s economy with tariffs Nadine Yousif and James FitzGerald BBC News, Toronto and London Watch: ‘A dumb thing to do’ – Moments from Trudeau’s speech slamming US tariffs Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a “very dumb thing to do” and vowed to conduct a “relentless fight” to protect its economy. Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on products entering the US from Canada and Mexico, and has increased a levy on goods coming from China. The ********* prime minister announced retaliatory tariffs on US exports and warned that a trade war would be costly for both countries. But Trump pushed even further in a post on Truth Social, saying: “Please explain to Governor Trudeau, of Canada, that when he puts on a Retaliatory Tariff on the U.S., our Reciprocal Tariff will immediately increase by a like amount!” Trudeau accused the US president of planning “a total collapse of the ********* economy because that will make it easier to annex us”. “That is never going to happen. We will never be the 51st state,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “This is a time to hit back hard and to demonstrate that a fight with Canada will have no winners.” He said that Canada’s main goal remains to get the tariffs lifted so that they “don’t last a second longer than necessary”. Trump said he is protecting US jobs and manufacturing, and trying to prevent ******** migration and drug trafficking. The US president said his goal is to clamp down on the powerful opioid fentanyl; he has variously blamed the other countries for the drug’s arrival in the US. Responding to the accusations, Trudeau said on Tuesday there was “no justification” for the new tariffs, because less than 1% of the fentanyl intercepted at the US border comes from Canada. Trudeau’s words were echoed by ******** President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said there was “no motive, no reason, no justification” for Trump’s move. Speaking on Tuesday, she too vowed to issue her own “tariff and non-tariff measures” – but said further details would be given on Sunday. Experts said Trump’s tariffs are likely to push up prices for consumers in the US and abroad. The three countries targeted are America’s top trading partners, and the ****-for-tat measures also prompted fears of a wider trade war. Tariffs are a tax on imports from other countries, designed to protect against cheaper competition from elsewhere, and boost businesses and jobs at home. Watch: ********* auto workers fear Trump’s tariffs Canada’s retaliatory measures include a 25% reciprocal tariff that will be imposed on C$155bn (US$107bn; £84bn) of American goods: A tariff on C$30bn worth of goods will become effective immediatelyTariffs on the remaining C$125bn of American products will become effective in 21 days’ time Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned that as many as a million jobs in Canada were at risk if the tariffs were implemented, given how intertwined trade was between the two countries. “We can’t replace an economy that is responsible for 80% of our trade overnight and it’s going to hurt,” he said on Monday. Speaking to the AFP news agency, a car manufacturing employee in the ********* province of Ontario said people were indeed “pretty scared” of being laid off. “I just bought my first house,” Joel Soleski said. “I might have to look for work elsewhere.” The sector is one that could be badly affected by the new tariffs regime in North America. Car parts may cross US-Canada border several times during the manufacturing process, and so might be taxed on multiple occasions. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, whose province is home to Canada’s auto manufacturing industry, told reporters on Tuesday that he anticipates assembly plants will “shut down on both sides of the border” as a result of the tariffs. The tariffs were called “reckless” by the ********* Chamber of Commerce, whose president Candace Laing cautioned that the move would force both Canada and the US towards “recession, job losses and economic disaster”. Ms Laing warned they would also increase prices for Americans, and force US businesses to find alternate suppliers that she said “are less reliable than ********* ones”. ********* provincial leaders have vowed their own responses. Ford of Ontario mooted the possibility of cutting off ********* electricity supplies and exports of high-grade nickel to the US, as well as putting an export levy of 25% on electricity sent to power homes in Michigan, New York and Minnesota. Canada exports enough electricity to power some six million American homes. Ontario and other provinces have also moved to remove US-made liquor off their shelves. In Nova Scotia, Premier Tim Houston said his province will ban American companies from bidding on provincial contracts, as will Ontario. Ford also announced that a C$100m ($68m; £55.1) contract with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink will be cancelled. Meanwhile China – which now faces tariffs of 20% after Trump doubled an earlier levy – has vowed to fight any trade war to the “bitter end”. It has announced its own counter-measures – including tariffs on a range of US agricultural and food products. Source link #Trudeau #collapse #Canadas #economy #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2025 Mahindra XUV700 price and specs: Higher prices for updated SUV 2025 Mahindra XUV700 price and specs: Higher prices for updated SUV The Mahindra XUV700 lineup has received a handful of upgrades for 2025, but prices are up across the range. Headlining the changes for the Indian-build mid-sized SUV is a new ****** interior trim as standard, replacing the controversial white upholstery in previous XUV700s. In addition to this, the AX7L has gained a handful of features from the more expensive ****** Edition, such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats and mirror memory functions. These upgrades have resulted in a $3000 price increase for both the entry-level AX7 and the flagship AX7L, which now start from $39,990 and $42,990 drive-away, respectively. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert The ****** Edition remains in the lineup with an unchanged $43,990 drive-away price tag. All XUV700s purchased between March 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025 – and delivered by the latter date – will be sold with two years (or 25,000km) of complimentary servicing, representing a $714 saving. However, metallic paint has now become an extra-cost option, incurring a $495 premium. Orders for the updated seven-seat SUV are now open. PricingDrivetrains and EfficiencyCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertDimensionsWarranty and Servicing The Mahindra XUV700 is backed by a seven-year, 150,000km warranty with seven years of roadside assist. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. Mahindra offers capped-price servicing for four years, with prices detailed below. New XUV700s purchased between March 1 and April 30 – which are delivered by April 30 – are offered with two years or 25,000km of complimentary servicing. Safety The Mahindra XUV700 has yet to be assessed by ANCAP. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert The following safety equipment is standard: 6 airbagsAutonomous emergency brakingAdaptive cruise controlSmart Pilot AssistLane-keep assistLane departure warningTraffic sign recognitionReversing cameraPost-collision brakingTyre pressure monitoring The AX7L gains: Blind-spot view monitorSurround-view cameraKnee airbagAdaptive cruise control with stop/goStandard Equipment The AX7 comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheelsPanoramic sunroofAutomatic LED headlightsAutomatic high-beamCornering lightsFog lightsRain-sensing wipersTyre pressure monitoringPower-folding exterior mirrors10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system10.25-inch digital instrument clusterWired Android Auto and Apple CarPlaySix-speaker sound systemLeather-wrapped steering wheel and shifterBlack leatherette upholstery (NEW)Six-way power driver’s seat with memoryOne-touch tumbling 60:40 second-row seatsDual-zone climate controlThird-row air conditioningKeyless startCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert The AX7L adds: 12-speaker sound systemMirror memory (NEW)Ventilated front seats (NEW)Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)Electronic park brakeTelescopic steering wheel adjustmentIlluminated vanity mirrorsElectric ‘smart’ door handlesWireless phone charger The ****** Edition adds: 18-inch ****** alloysBlack grilleBlack interior upholsteryDark chrome interior accentsColours The XUV700 is available in the following exterior paint colours: Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertCamera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpertEverest WhiteMidnight BlackDazzling SilverRed RageElectric BlueNapoli ****** (****** Edition only) Metallic paint incurs a $495 premium, having previously been a no-cost option. MORE: Everything Mahindra XUV700 Source link #Mahindra #XUV700 #price #specs #Higher #prices #updated #SUV Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa death investigation reveals gas, carbon monoxide results Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa death investigation reveals gas, carbon monoxide results As the investigation into the causes of death for Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa continues, the possibility of a gas leak inside their home appears to be conclusively ruled out. On Tuesday, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office issued an update based on the New Mexico Gas Company’s “extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home,” which was conducted the evening of Feb. 26. “There were no significant findings. NMGC did issue five (5) red tags. One red tag was for a minuscule leak (0.33% gas in air – not a lethal amount) at one of the stove burners,” the news release states. “The other four red tags were for code enforcement violations -not involving gas leaks or carbon monoxide – involving a water heater and gas log lighters installed in three fireplaces.” These results “are not believed to be a factor in the deaths of Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa or their dog,” the sheriff’s office noted. Nevertheless, the findings were sent to the Office of the Medical Investigator “for consideration.” Santa Fe authorities previously ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning In a press conference last week, the sheriff’s department ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning as a potential cause of death for the couple, revealing that tests came back negative. Hackman and Arakawa were found dead alongside their dog by neighborhood security officials in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Feb. 26. Hackman’s pacemaker revealed “his last event was recorded on Feb. 17, 2025,” the sheriff’s office said in a press conference on Friday, adding that it was “a very good assumption” to conclude that was Hackman’s “last day of life,” more than a week before he was found. As Hollywood shared condolences and memories of the Oscar-winning actor, troubling details began to emerge surrounding the couple’s deaths. According to a search warrant affidavit, authorities found the actor in a mudroom near his cane, appearing to have fallen, while his wife Arakawa was found in an open bathroom near a space heater, with an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on the nearby countertop. A deputy observed Arakawa with “body decomposition, bloating in her face” and mummification of her hands and feet. One of the couple’s dogs was also found dead less than 15 feet from Arakawa in a closet, while two other dogs were found alive in the bathroom near Arakawa and outside. Authorities have called the circumstances “suspicious,” while noting “no foul play” is suspected at this time. Contributing: Anna Kaufman, Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Gene Hackman death investigation reveals gas, carbon monoxide results Source link #Gene #Hackman #wife #Betsy #Arakawa #death #investigation #reveals #gas #carbon #monoxide #results Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Namco Is Celebrating Pac-Man’s 45th Anniversary With Live Events, Museum Exhibits, And More Namco Is Celebrating Pac-Man’s 45th Anniversary With Live Events, Museum Exhibits, And More There were video games and arcade hits before Pac-Man, but Namco’s ghost-gobbling hero quickly became a pop-culture icon after his debut in May 1980. Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary is now just over two months away, but Bandai Namco has plans to keep the party going into 2026. To start off the year of “imPACt,” Bandai Namco released the following video that tracks Pac-Man over the last four decades, including the original game and its Atari 2600 port, as well as some of the sequels and spin-offs including Pac-Man World 2. There’s even a very brief glimpse of Shadow Labyrinth, the upcoming title that reinvents the Pac-Man franchise as a 2D action game. Shadow Labyrinth may be the biggest Pac-Man game on the horizon, but it’s not the only one. Bandai Namco is teaming up with Supersocial on Roblox for Pac-Man Simulator, which will let players have more Pac-Man adventures centered around the 45th anniversary. Meanwhile, PowerA has Pac-Man gaming accessories in the works for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. And we’ve already seen some of the Pac-Man plushies that are coming as well. If you’ve ever wanted to play as Pac-Man in real life, Manchester’s Arcade Arena in the United Kingdom is launching the Pac-Man Live Experience on March 22. This collaboration between Little Lion Entertainment and Bandai Namco allows visitors to step into life-sized versions of Pac-Man’s iconic maze. From April 30-June 4, Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture is hosting a special Pac-Man display, which will have a themed event on May 10. Additionally, The Great Park Gallery in Irvine, California is also going to have a Pac-Man retrospective exhibition with special programing of its own from May 18-September 28. Club America will get in on the fun with a limited run of Pac-Man-branded soccer jerseys. There will also be new Pac-Man toys and apparel, and even a Pac-Man cooking book from Insight Editions later in 2025. Bandai Namco is also partnering with the Red Cross for a blood drive program through Pac-Man’s “Make ImPACt” campaign. More details about that will be shared later this year. Source link #Namco #Celebrating #PacMans #45th #Anniversary #Live #Events #Museum #Exhibits Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]