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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]

Fanatical Spring Game ***** – Get Capcom, *****, And More AAA Games For Cheap Fanatical Spring Game ***** – Get Capcom, *****, And More AAA Games For Cheap The Fanatical Spring ***** 2025 is now live, offering thousands of PC games for steeply reduced prices. The vast majority of these are offered as Steam keys, and you’ll get a Spring Bonus Drop for spending over $15. Each Bonus Drop includes a free game or discount voucher for your next eligible purchase. The ***** includes plenty of AAA games, including a wide assortment of Capcom hits such as Dragon’s Dogma 2 for $34.29 (was $70), ****** May Cry HD Collection for $8.54 (was $30, and the Ace Attorney Anthology for $30.59 (was $60). The DMC compilation features the first three games in the stylish character-action series, and the Ace Attorney Anthology comes with six games: the Phoenix Wright Trilogy and Apollo Justice Trilogy. Horror fans can wade through all the discounted Resident Evil titles, which include Village for $17 (was $50), Resident Evil 4 for $17.19 (was $40), and Resident Evil HD for $4.29 (was $20). You could also check out Dead Island 2 for $22.49 (was $50), as its cooperative mode makes for a fantastic zombie-bashing adventure. If you like fighting games, one of the best in recent years, Street Fighter 6, is on ***** for over 50% off. Other notable Capcom deals include Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for $25.79 (was $60) and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective for $12.89 (was $30). It’s also worth noting that you can get Capcom’s newest game, Monster Hunter Wilds, for $57.39 (was $70). A ton of popular RPGs published by ***** are featured in Fanatical’s Spring *****, too. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is down to $32.39, and last year’s remake of Persona 3 is up for grabs for only $31.49 (was $70). The latest entry in the Like a Dragon series, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, is on ***** for a small discount, but other titles in the long-running franchise are available for substantial price cuts: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is $31.49, Like a Dragon: Ishin is $16.49, and the earlier beat-’em-up games are $10 each. Fans of Persona and Shin Megami games who haven’t played Atlus’ latest turn-based RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, can pick it up for only $46.89 (was $70). Fanatical Spring ***** The Spring ***** 2025 features price cuts on hundreds of PC games, but we’ve pulled together a huge list of our favorites. If you don’t see anything on your wishlist, be sure to check out the full catalog for even more deals. The Spring ***** runs until March 16, though some of the deals listed below expire sooner. Fanatical will also have a trio of flash deals each day; these discounts are only available for 24 hours and refresh at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. Best Fanatical Spring ***** 2025 Deals Source link #Fanatical #Spring #Game #***** #Capcom #***** #AAA #Games #Cheap Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump tariff compromise teased by Commerce Secretary Lutnick Trump tariff compromise teased by Commerce Secretary Lutnick President Donald Trump will “probably” announce tariff compromise deals with Canada and Mexico soon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday. The potential agreements would likely involve scaling back at least part of Trump’s brand new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, he added. Lutnick’s comments came minutes after the U.S. stock market limped to a close for a second day of sharp declines, spurred at least in part by investors’ fears that Trump’s aggressive policies will ignite a crippling trade war. The compromise with Canada and Mexico will likely be revealed as soon as Wednesday, Lutnick said on “Fox Business.” Read more CNBC tariffs coverage While the Cabinet secretary did not specify what Trump would agree to, he suggested the U.S. president would be willing to meet Canada and Mexico “in the middle.” He also appeared to foreclose on the possibility that Trump would lift the tariffs entirely. The Trump administration on Tuesday reimposed sweeping 25% tariffs on ********* and ******** imports after putting them on pause for a month. Trump, who has held up tariffs as an all-powerful negotiating tool, based the policy on allegations that the neighboring countries were failing to stem the flow of drugs and crime into the U.S. “Both the Mexicans and the Canadians are on the phone with me all day today, trying to show that they’ll do better,” Lutnick said Tuesday afternoon. “And the President is listening because, you know, he’s very, very fair and very reasonable. So I think he’s going to work something out with them,” he said. Lutnick described a deal in which Canada and Mexico agree to “do more,” at which point Trump would “meet you in the middle some way.” “We’re going to probably be announcing that tomorrow,” he said. Lutnick said the announcement would not be another pause. The comments came hours before Trump was set to deliver a ********** address to a joint session of Congress. This is developing news. Please check back for updates. Source link #Trump #tariff #compromise #teased #Commerce #Secretary #Lutnick Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [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]

New Hunger Games Deluxe Book Box Set Is 50% Off Ahead Of Fifth Novel’s Release New Hunger Games Deluxe Book Box Set Is 50% Off Ahead Of Fifth Novel’s Release Whether you’re looking to relive the adventure or dive in for the first time, the recently released Hunger Games Deluxe Box Set is on ***** for a very good price at Amazon. Published on February 4 for $70, this eye-catching four-book collection is now on ***** for only $36.76. Amazon’s limited-time deal offers a convenient way to refresh your Hunger Games knowledge before Sunrise on the Reaping, the long-awaited fifth novel in Suzanne Collins’ series, is published on March 18. While you’re picking up the box set, you can save big on preorders for the hardcover edition of Sunrise on the Reaping. $36.76 (was $70) This lovely looking collection gets you all four Hunger Games books in the newly reissued deluxe paperback format. It also comes with a slipcase for easy storage. Both the slipcase and the books feature vibrant, all-new cover designs, and all four volumes have sprayed edges with stenciled artwork that matches the covers. The four books clock in at 1,712 pages total in the new paperback editions. The first three follow Katniss Everdeen and her struggle to survive in a dystopian world, while the fourth book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is a prequel set around 60 years before the main trilogy. It follows President Snow as he mentors a tribute from District 12. If you’d prefer, these books can also be purchased individually–though it’d cost you roughly $50 to get all four. $19.59 (was $28) | Releases March 18 As mentioned, now’s a great time to read the hit series with the fifth book releasing this month. Sunrise on the Reaping’s hardcover edition is up for preorder for $19.59 (was $28) at Amazon. Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, this 400-page novel is a prequel to the main trilogy. It takes place a few decades before the first novel and focuses on the 50th annual Hunger Games–which is taking twice as many tributes into the arena than usual. If you already own standard editions of Hunger Games, you may want to check out the recently released Illustrated Edition of the first novel. The Hunger Games: Illustrated Edition was published last October and is on ***** for $21.38 (was $35) at Amazon. The oversized 368-page hardcover includes stunning artwork alongside the complete text chronicling Katniss’ first competition. Catching Fire: Illustrated Edition is slated to release this October and is available to preorder for $29.59 (was $37). And if you’d like to watch the movies after reading the books, The Hunger Games 5-Movie Collection is discounted to $30 (was $43) at Amazon. This Blu-ray box set released last summer and comes with all five film adaptations, including The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Hunger Games Deluxe Box Set Source link #Hunger #Games #Deluxe #Book #Box #Set #Ahead #Novels #Release Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Why has Trump halted military aid to Ukraine and what will it mean for the war? Here’s what to know – CNN Why has Trump halted military aid to Ukraine and what will it mean for the war? Here’s what to know – CNN Why has Trump halted military aid to Ukraine and what will it mean for the war? Here’s what to know CNNAll US weapons deliveries to Ukraine stop after Trump gives order to shut off aid USA TODAYThe lesson from Trump’s Ukrainian weapons freeze The EconomistSupport the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy The InterceptU.S. pauses all military aid to Ukraine CBS News Source link #Trump #halted #military #aid #Ukraine #war #Heres #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasts a 30-40 hour main campaign Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasts a 30-40 hour main campaign Assassin’s Creed Shadows players will be able to finish the game in 30-40 hours. That’s according to the title’s creative director, Jonathan Dumont, who also held the same role on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Following 2023’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which was a more streamlined action-adventure game in the vein of earlier series entries, Shadows is a more expansive RPG akin to Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla. In an interview with Genki, Dumont also said completionists should expect to spend in excess of 80 hours with the game. This seemingly puts the game’s scope roughly in line with 2017’s Assassin’s Creed Origins. According to game length tracking site How Long to Beat, Origins took 30 hours to finish the main story, and 85 hours to complete. The main story in 2018’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey took some 45 hours to beat, while completionists spent 144 hours with the game. 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was even longer, with players taking 61 hours to finish the main story and 148 hours to complete the game. Unlike Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Shadows could receive a New Game Plus mode post-release. Dumont reportedly told Genki that Ubisoft would look into adding the feature and other modes based on player feedback. Following two delays, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on March 20, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. However, the game’s street date was broken in late February, leading to a significant number of people being able to obtain the game nearly a month ahead of its official release. “The development team is still working on patches to prepare the experience for launch and any footage shared online does not represent the final quality of the game,” Ubisoft said at the time. “Leaks are unfortunate and can diminish the excitement for players. We kindly ask you not to spoil the experience for others.” Source link #Assassins #Creed #Shadows #boasts #hour #main #campaign Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman charged after body found with multiple stab wounds inside home Woman charged after body found with multiple stab wounds inside home A woman has been charged with ******* after a 78-year-old woman was found dead inside a home in Melbourne’s suburbs. Source link #Woman #charged #body #multiple #stab #wounds #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

7 Tesla Charging Stations Torched Near Boston 7 Tesla Charging Stations Torched Near Boston Seven Tesla charging stations were intentionally set on fire on Monday at a shopping center outside Boston, the police said, the latest in a series of attacks against the electric vehicle company since its owner, Elon Musk, built a deep partnership with President Trump. The charging stations were set on fire around 1:10 a.m. at a shopping center in Littleton, Mass., about 30 miles outside of Boston, according to a news release from the Littleton Police Department. The police said they told the Littleton Electric Light & Water Department to shut down the power to the charging stations as “heavy, dark smoke” engulfed several of them. Before the electric company could respond, another charging station caught fire. There were 12 charging stations at the site, according to a Tesla map. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. Tesla showrooms and dealerships across the country have been targeted with protests and vandalism since Mr. Trump became president and chose Mr. Musk to accelerate his agenda. The protests have reflected to Mr. Musk and his recent political moves, including his radical takeover of the federal bureaucracy and his efforts to cut federal jobs. On Thursday, federal prosecutors charged a Colorado resident with malicious destruction of property, accusing her of spray painting the word “Nazi” onto the side of a Tesla dealership and planting an incendiary device near a vehicle, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney in Colorado. Some vehicle owners are now selling their Teslas to distance themselves from the billionaire chief executive. Still, Teslas are by far the most popular electric vehicles in the United States, and some car owners have said on Facebook groups that they have bought one to show their support for Mr. Musk. Source link #Tesla #Charging #Stations #Torched #Boston Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Grove City College receives single largest donation in its history Grove City College receives single largest donation in its history GROVE CITY, Pa. (WKBN) – Grove City College received the largest single donation in its history — a $70 million gift from the estate of a 1979 graduate. The donation is from the estate of David R. Rathburn, who died in February 2024 after a battle with *******, according to a news release from the college. Rathburn was an alumnus and successful entrepreneur who had also served on the College’s Board of Trustees for 17 years. “David was a generational leader who deeply believed in the distinctive mission of Grove City College. His personal and philanthropic devotion to the College serves as the highest exemplar for those who recognize the tremendous value of a GCC education. He gave in great measure to great impact. He was a model of stewardship, a steadfast partner in leadership, and a good friend. We continue to feel his absence,” said President Paul J. McNulty. The bequest from Rathburn’s estate calls for 75 percent – $52 million – to go to the College’s financial aid endowment to fund need- and merit-based scholarships for students. The remaining 25 percent is earmarked for capital improvement projects. The gift boosted the College’s endowment to $270 million, a 25 percent increase, according to the release. “This transformational gift will make Grove City College more affordable for hundreds of students every year, help us complete a vision for campus that matches the excellence of our community, and, we hope, inspire others to emulate David’s example of service and support,” said Edward D. Breen, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. “This gift is massive, but it is not the end of our efforts to set the College on a firm foundation for the future. We hope that this historical milestone is one of many for the advancement of the College and its mission.” The $70 million estate gift is the largest ever recorded by the College’s fundraising office, though Rathburn has also donated to the college in the past and has a Christian activities building bearing his name. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKBN.com. Source link #Grove #City #College #receives #single #largest #donation #history Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration revises directive to federal agencies on mass firings – CBS News Trump administration revises directive to federal agencies on mass firings – CBS News Trump administration revises directive to federal agencies on mass firings CBS NewsWhite House now says firing probationary workers up to agencies AxiosOPM walks back memo on firing probationary employees, leaving decision to agencies The HillJudge Sides with AFGE Saying Trump’s Mass Firings of Probationary Employees ******** AFGE Source link #Trump #administration #revises #directive #federal #agencies #mass #firings #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]