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NYSAC cites 'technical issue for Davis knee no-call – ESPN NYSAC cites 'technical issue for Davis knee no-call – ESPN NYSAC cites ‘technical issue for Davis knee no-call ESPNGervonta Davis blames hair product for burning his eyes during controversial draw against Lamont ****** Jr. CNNBoxing weekend recap: Gervonta Davis falls flat, referees under fire Marca EnglishDavis Retains WBA Crown with a Draw, and a Rematch Looms World Boxing Association‘I should’ve won without that being counted a knockdown’: Lamont ****** reacts to draw with Gervonta Davis Bad Left Hook Source link #NYSAC #cites #039technical #issue #Davis #knee #nocall #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Review – Thumb Culture Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Review – Thumb Culture “Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is from Don’t Nod, the original creators of Life Is Strange. The story unfolds across timelines, with the first placing you firmly in the summer of 1995, when Batman Forever played in cinemas and Oasis headlined Glastonbury.” Cameron @ Thumb Culture Source link #Lost #Records #Bloom #Rage #Review #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What is a crypto strategic reserve and what would be the point of having one? What is a crypto strategic reserve and what would be the point of having one? President Trump said on social media Sunday that his administration is working toward creating a “crypto strategic reserve” that will include bitcoin and ethereum, along with lesser-known cryptocurrencies XRP, solana, and cardano. He later followed up with another post saying his planned reserve would also include bitcoin and ether, the two most popular cryptocurrencies. The announcement helped crypto prices rebound after recent sell-offs, but only for a few hours. After rising to $90,000 Monday morning, bitcoin fell to roughly $87,000, or 7.3%, by Monday afternoon. Ethereum tumbled 14.6% to $2,153. Massive price spikes in XRP, solana and cardano also fizzled, dropping 12.1%, 13% and 12.3%, respectively. Nic Puckrin, financial analyst, investor and co-founder of The Coin Bureau, said in a note that the cause of the temporary price boost was most likely a “combination of ‘hopium’ with a classic short squeeze,” adding that more concrete information on the crypto reserve plan is needed to reassure investors of its worth. “While the crypto reserve announcement was a bullish catalyst for crypto prices in the short term, its long-term impact remains questionable. For one thing, no actual details have been disclosed yet,” Puckrin said. That said, the creation of digital currency reserve is a milestone moment for bitcoin and blockchain technology. “The launch of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve marks a pivotal moment for digital assets, reflecting a major step in the government’s engagement with the crypto industry,” said Federico Brokate, head of the U.S. business at 21Shares, in an analyst note. “This initiative not only reinforces Bitcoin’s role as a maturing store of value but also highlights the importance of blockchain networks like ethereum, solana, XRP and cardano in financial infrastructure, payments and decentralized finance.” What is a crypto strategic reserve? As described in the president’s executive order from January 23, the crypto strategic reserve would be a national stockpile of digital assets created under a federal regulatory framework developed by the newly established Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The working group will be chaired by high ranking officials, including the White House AI & crypto czar, the secretary of the Treasury and chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, among others. On the campaign trail, Trump pledged support for a “strategic national bitcoin” stockpile, which would include bitcoin the U.S. government has previously seized in law enforcement actions. Sunday’s announcement was the first time he advocated for the government to hold other types of cryptocurrencies. How the crypto strategic reserve would be structured and maintained is not yet clear, as the White House did not immediately provide additional details, including how much of each type of cryptocurrency Trump wants the U.S. to hold, and how the government would acquire them. But more information could be revealed this week, as Trump has also recently announced he will speak at and host industry leaders on Friday at a White House “Crypto Summit.” “The first White House Crypto Summit on Friday will be crucial to watch,” said Puckrin. “We will be waiting to see who will be there, what will be discussed, and whether any actual steps toward implementation are outlined. The key question is, how will they fund and legislate this reserve? Until we have some answers, there’s little substance to support this rally, and it could fizzle out as quickly as it started.” What’s the point of a strategic crypto reserve? Similar to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which protects the U.S. economy from disruptions in oil supplies, a national crypto reserve would help diversify government holdings and hedge against financial risks, according advocates of the plan. Critics, however, say the volatility of cryptocurrencies makes them a poor choice as a reserve asset. Potential hurdles Creating a crypto strategic reserve is likely to require an act from Congress, just as with the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which was created in December 1975 when then President Gerald Ford signed the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Also, the inclusion of cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin is likely to face sustained pushback among some corners of the heavily divided cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin is the oldest and by far most popular cryptocurrency, and accounts for more than half of the world’s global crypto market cap. The president has cast himself as hero to the crypto industry, which he said in his announcement had been the target of “years of corrupt attacks by the Biden administration.” The crypto industry felt unfairly targeted by the Biden administration and spent heavily to help Trump win election. The first several weeks of his administration have seen several moves to boost crypto, including ending or pausing high-profile enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Crypto prices soared after Trump’s victory last year, and when the price of bitcoin first crossed $100,000 in early December, Trump took credit and posted “YOU’RE WELCOME!!!” on social media. But prices have fallen since Trump’s inauguration and Trump has faced criticism, including from allies within the crypto industry, for helping launch a personal meme coin just before he took office that has since collapsed in value. The ****** of meme coins linked to First Lady Melania Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei, along with a massive hack of a major cryptocurrency exchange that the FBI has said was undertaken by North Korea, have also dimmed enthusiasm for crypto. Source link #crypto #strategic #reserve #point Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Golf’s WPGA Championship cancelled amid cyclone warning Golf’s WPGA Championship cancelled amid cyclone warning *********** golf officials have cancelled the WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast amid forecasts of a cyclone. And touch football has called off its national championships amid the dire forecasts for Queensland and NSW which have other sports including the AFL on NRL on high alert. Women golf’s PGA Championship, a co-sanctioned event with the Ladies European Tour, had been scheduled to start on Thursday and conclude on Sunday at the Sanctuary Cove course on the northern Gold Coast. But with Cyclone Alfred forecast to hit land on Friday, the tournament has been scrapped in a decision golf hierarchy described as “supremely disappointing”. “With the predicted high rainfall, extreme winds and expected flooding, the decision has been made to ensure the safety of players, staff, fans and all stakeholders,” the WPGA said in a statement on Tuesday. Australia’s LPGA Tour player Grace Kim was to have been the star attraction of the tournament while an associated Gold Coast Festival of Golf has also been cancelled. Touch football has also called off its national championships which had been slated to start on Thursday in Coffs Harbour on the northern coast of NSW. The championships will be rescheduled, Touch Football Australia (TFA), said on Tuesday. “TFA explored many options including the possibility of shortened games, revised draws, and alternate fields in the Coffs Harbour area,” the sport’s peak body said in a statement. “However the final decision to postpone the championships was made to ensure the well-being of all touch football participants.” Cyclone Alfred is currently hundreds of kilometres out to sea but on Tuesday is predicted to move towards the mainland between Queensland’s Gold Coast and Byron Bay in NSW. NSW authorities have issued a cyclone watch in the state for the first time since 1990, joining Queensland in bracing for destructive winds, intense rain and flash flooding. Despite the grim forecast, the AFL plans to push ahead with its premiership season opener in Brisbane on Thursday night between the reigning premier Lions and Geelong. But AFL chief Andrew Dillon said on Monday the league was continuing to monitor the cyclone and a decision to postpone the game could be made as late as early Thursday afternoon. The NRL is also yet to make a decision on its Friday fixture between the Dolphins and South Sydney at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. But Queensland’s surf lifesaving championships scheduled from Friday to Sunday at North Kirra on the Gold Coast have been cancelled. And the annual Mooloolaba triathlon in southeast Queensland scheduled for Saturday and Sunday is also under threat. Source link #Golfs #WPGA #Championship #cancelled #cyclone #warning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with a rarely seen bird hunt Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with a rarely seen bird hunt SEATTLE (AP) — A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. The pod of Bigg’s killer whales visited Elliott Bay and were seemingly on a hunt underwater just off Seattle’s maritime industrial docks. The pod exited the bay close to the West Seattle neighborhood across from downtown, where people were waiting to catch sight of them. Kersti Muul, who runs a WhatsApp whale alert system for the Seattle area called “ Salish Wildlife Watch,” recorded footage as the whales appeared just below a lookout point. 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. One of the whales was seen capturing a bird and taking it below water, sparking gasps from onlookers. It was “a once-in-a-lifetime experience for West Seattle. Not only in the whales’ proximity, but also witnessing a rarely seen behavior – chasing and catching the grebe,” Muul said in a text. “My eyes darted back and forth taking in the community’s reactions and the orcas right below our feet, visible underwater.” Bigg’s killer whales are orcas that usually prey on marine mammals such as sea lions or porpoises. They visit the waters off Seattle occasionally and both dedicated and casual whale watchers shadow them as they explore. The pod sighted Sunday has ventured into the Seattle waters several times over the past month. “It’s definitely a bonding experience for the community,” Muul said. “And my hope is always that these moments inspire awe and awareness of the urban wildlife in our backyards.” Source link #Killer #whales #amaze #Seattle #onlookers #rarely #bird #hunt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Luis Gil injury update: Yankees starter to be shut down for at least six weeks after suffering lat strain – CBS Sports Luis Gil injury update: Yankees starter to be shut down for at least six weeks after suffering lat strain – CBS Sports Luis Gil injury update: Yankees starter to be shut down for at least six weeks after suffering lat strain CBS SportsYankees hit with injury disaster as Luis Gil out at least three months — if not much more New York Post Gil (right lat strain) shut down for at least six weeks MLB.comYankees’ ROY pitcher Luis Gil shut down for at least 6 weeks with lat strain Yahoo SportsYanks send AL ROY Gil for MRI on tight shoulder ESPN Source link #Luis #Gil #injury #update #Yankees #starter #shut #weeks #suffering #lat #strain #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arianne Titmus and Arisa Trew nominated for sport’s most prestigious award Arianne Titmus and Arisa Trew nominated for sport’s most prestigious award Olympic gold medallists Arianne Titmus and Arisa Trew have both been heralded for their achievements in Paris and nominated among the superstars of world sport in the revered Laureus World Sport Awards. Their nominations come as the Laureus Academy removed *********** Open tennis winner Jannik Sinner’s nomination from the list of those vying for the World Sportsman of the Year award in the wake of his three-month doping ban. Trew, the teenage skateboarding sensation who captured the world’s attention by taking gold at the Paris Olympics at the tender age of 14, and then entranced sports fans further with her request for a **** duck as her reward, is going for back-to-back wins in the Action Sportsperson of the Year category. She was the youngest *********** Olympic gold medallist in history. Camera IconArisa Trew and her Olympic Gold medal she won in Paris. Nigel Hallett Credit: News Corp Australia Titmus has been nominated for the Comeback of the Year award after becoming the first woman this century to defend her 400m freestyle title in Paris having recovered from surgery to remove a tumour on her ovary. She also collected a further three medals at the Games, including gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay. “For anyone that knows me, they’d know I’d give up anything in the world to be a mother. It’s my biggest dream, so this was a scary time for me,” Titmus said of her ordeal after winning gold in Paris. “Being an athlete is tough. Being a woman is tough. I’ve learned more about my body and what it is capable of.” Camera IconAriarne Titmus revealed on Instagram that she had two tumours removed from an ovary. Instagram Credit: Supplied Titmus will be vying against the likes of Indian cricket superstar Rishabh Pant, who suffered horrific injuries in a car ****** before returning to international cricket, including last summer’s Test series in Australia. The list of nominees for major awards reads like a who’s who of sporting superstars, with Formula 1 world champ Max Verstappen nominated for World Sportsman of the Year. But he won’t be competing with Italian world No.1 Sinner, whose nomination was withdrawn after he accepted a three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) having twice tested positive for the banned substance clostebol. “Following discussions by the Laureus Academy it has been decided that Jannik Sinner’s nomination for this year’s Laureus Award is to be withdrawn,” a statement said. “We have followed this case, the decisions of the relevant global bodies and, while we note the extenuating circumstances involved, feel that the three-month ban renders the nomination ineligible. Jannik and his team have been informed.” Source link #Arianne #Titmus #Arisa #Trew #nominated #sports #prestigious #award Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

CDC says it is monitoring unknown disease in Congo CDC says it is monitoring unknown disease in Congo The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring an unknown disease that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the agency said in a statement on Monday. “CDC is monitoring the situation closely and engaging with DRC officials on what support the agency can offer,” the agency’s spokesperson said. At least 1,096 people have been sickened and 60 people have died from the disease, the World Health Organization said Thursday in its most recent update. MORE: Over 60 deaths linked to ‘unknown disease’ in Congo: WHO This is the third time in the past few months officials have identified increases in illness and deaths in a different area of Congo, triggering “follow-up investigations to confirm the cause and provide needed support,” the WHO said in a statement on Thursday. For example, there was a separate report of an unknown disease in December of last year in the central African country that was later attributed to illnesses from malaria and respiratory illnesses. PHOTO: A view of the sign of Center for Disease Control headquarters is seen in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 6, 2022. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The symptoms for this latest cluster of disease include fever, headache, chills, sweating, stiff neck, muscle aches, multiple joint pain and body aches, a runny or bleeding from the nose, cough, vomiting and diarrhea, the WHO said. Initial lab tests have been negative for Ebola and Marburg virus disease, the WHO said. MORE: ‘Mysterious’ illness kills 79, sickens 376 in Congo. Here’s what we know Around half of samples tested have been positive for malaria, which is common in the area, according to the WHO. Tests continue to be carried out for meningitis, and officials said they are also looking into food and water contamination. The WHO said it has delivered emergency medical supplies, including testing kits and “developed detailed protocols to enhance disease investigation.” “The WHO is supporting the local health authorities reinforce investigation and response measures, with more than 80 community health workers trained to detect and report cases and death,” the organization said. CDC says it is monitoring unknown disease in Congo originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Source link #CDC #monitoring #unknown #disease #Congo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Heihei – The New Moana 2 Lego Set Is Selling Out Fast Heihei – The New Moana 2 Lego Set Is Selling Out Fast Lego’s series of Moana 2 playsets has expanded with arguably the most exciting building set in the lineup. For $40, Disney fans can build a 10.5-inch model of Heihei, Moana’s adorable companion from the films. As you’ll see below, Heihei’s brick-built form has retained the bewildered expression he is known for. Lego’s Heihei building set hit store shelves on March 1; it’s the third Moana 2 Lego set released this year. We’ve rounded up all of the Moana 2 Lego sets below. If you’re interested in adding the new Disney film to your collection, check out our Moana 2 Blu-ray preorder guide. The sequel releases on 4K and standard Blu-ray on March 18, and the Limited Edition Steelbook is currently discounted at Amazon and Walmart. $40 | Released March 1 When fully built, you can move Heihei’s head, wings, and tail feathers to create different poses. Heihei can stand on his own for playtime, or you can display Moana’s loyal buddy on the buildable stand featuring flowers and a display plate. When connected to the stand, this 566-piece Heihei figure is roughly 10.5 inches tall. As of March 3, Heihei is the No. 1 best-selling new Lego set on Amazon. It’s already on backorder at the Lego Store and won’t ship for 60 days, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Amazon and Target run out of stock. $60 | Released January 1 Moana’s Adventure Canoe is essentially the updated version of the existing Wayfinding Boat. A larger set with 529 pieces, the boat is modeled after its appearance in Moana 2 and is crewed by mini-doll figures of Moana and two of the new supporting characters in the sequel: Loto and Moni. Pua the pig is also included, and he also gets his own little house. The boat’s deck can be removed, so the mini-dolls can rest or play in the room below. $20 | Released January 1 Moana’s Island Fun is the smallest playset of the bunch, but it’s also the only one that includes figures of Moana and her little sister Simea. These are Lego micro-dolls, which are closer to minifigure size than mini-dolls. This 175-piece playset builds two shelters, a waterfall slide, a small sailboat, and comes with a few surprises. Pua the pig is once again included, because he never wants to be left out of the fun. $40 | Exclusive to Target Moana’s Flowerpot looks like it’s part of the Lego Botanical Collection–but open up the woven-inspired flowerpot, and inside you’ll find two detailed rooms. It comes with a Moana mini-doll, Pua the pig Lego figure, and numerous removable accessories, including a sailboat and fruit chest. This is a fairly intricate build at over 600 pieces, and the flowerpot stands over 8 inches tall. Moana’s Flowerpot is exclusive to Target and the Lego Store Source link #Heihei #Moana #Lego #Set #Selling #Fast Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump, Taiwan chip company announce $100 billion U.S. investment – The Washington Post Trump, Taiwan chip company announce $100 billion U.S. investment – The Washington Post Trump, Taiwan chip company announce $100 billion U.S. investment The Washington PostRaw video: TSMC, President Trump announce $100 billion additional investment in Arizona Arizona’s FamilyChip giant TSMC to invest $100B in US manufacturing Fox BusinessStocks tank after Trump says Mexico, Canada tariffs will take effect Tuesday: Live The IndependentTrump announces Taiwanese chip giant’s $100bn investment in US plants The Guardian Source link #Trump #Taiwan #chip #company #announce #billion #U.S #investment #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dozens dead after truck rams bus into ravine in Bolivia Dozens dead after truck rams bus into ravine in Bolivia A truck travelling on a highway in southern Bolivia has collided with a bus, forcing it off the road and killing at least 31 people. Police spokesperson Limbert Choque confirmed the death toll, which he said included both men and women, as ambulances and emergency vehicles arrived at the scene of the accident. Another 22 people suffered injuries. President Luis Arce expressed condolences for the victims on social media. “This unfortunate event must be investigated to establish responsibilities,” he said in a post on Facebook. “We send our most sincere condolences to the bereaved families, wishing them the necessary strength to face these difficult times.” Police said the bus rolled some 500 metres down a ravine after the collision, which took place on the highway between Oruro, in the Bolivian Altiplano, and the highland mining city of Potosi. The driver of the truck has been arrested, police added, while the cause of the accident is under investigation. The ****** comes just days after more than three dozen people were killed in the same region after two buses collided. Source link #Dozens #dead #truck #rams #bus #ravine #Bolivia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

RFK Jr.’s Spokesperson Resigns After Fight on Deadly Measles Outbreak RFK Jr.’s Spokesperson Resigns After Fight on Deadly Measles Outbreak A leading spokesperson in the Department of Health and Human Services announced his resignation Monday after stark disagreements with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over how to manage the growing measles outbreak. Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Thomas Corry resigned effective immediately on Friday only two weeks after starting the job, he posted on LinkedIn, wishing his colleagues in the department “the best and great success.” Corry reportedly butted heads with Kennedy and Kennedy’s principal deputy chief of staff, Stefanie Spear, over how to manage the department, according to Politico. Specifically, Corry was not happy with Kennedy’s initial response to Texas’s growing measles outbreak, which has infected at least 146 people and caused the first measles death in the United States in 10 years. Last week, Kennedy said during a Cabinet meeting that measles outbreaks were not unusual, despite the fact that measles had been declared eliminated in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since then, Kennedy said that HHS was helping health officials in Texas respond to the outbreak and spoke approvingly of the measles vaccine, but has still stopped short of calling for everyone to get vaccinated, writing Sunday in a Fox News op-ed that “the decision to vaccinate is a personal one.” “Parents play a pivotal role in safeguarding their children’s health,” he wrote. “All parents should consult with their healthcare providers to understand their options to get the [measles, mumps, and rubella] vaccine. Corry is a Trump administration veteran, having served during the president’s first term as senior adviser and communications director at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so his resignation so soon into Trump’s second term is sure to arouse suspicion. Kennedy has long had a reputation for being anti-vaccine, although he tried to deny his previous comments during his confirmation hearings. Since his confirmation to lead HHS, Kennedy’s actions have not been reassuring. He has paused multiple vaccine developments in the department and on his first day fired critical employees, including members of the CDC who respond to outbreaks. Only a couple of years after a global Covid-19 pandemic, Kennedy is applying the wrong lessons and is not proving himself to be up to managing the country’s public health. Source link #RFK #Jr.s #Spokesperson #Resigns #Fight #Deadly #Measles #Outbreak Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump purge hits Chips Act office, two-fifths of staff to be terminated: Report Trump purge hits Chips Act office, two-fifths of staff to be terminated: Report Two-fifths of the staff of the U.S. Chips Program Office, responsible for managing the Chips and Science Act, have been laid off by the Trump administration. 60 total employees will be cut by the end of today. According to Bloomberg, 20 employees previously accepted resignations last week, with the other 40 being “probationary” employees who had begun their positions within the last two years; those probationary workers were to be terminated by the end of Monday. It is no secret that President Trump is not a fan of the Chips Act. The law signed by the previous President Biden devotes $52 billion to investing in American semiconductor production and R&D. In response, companies including Intel and TSMC have pledged $400 billion in private investment in moving more of the supply chain to the U.S. “The CHIPS Program Office has told us that certain conditions that do not align with President Trump’s executive orders and policies are now under review for all CHIPS Direct Funding Agreements,” shared GlobalWafers spokesperson Leah Peng. Some funding promised by the Biden-era Chips Office includes stipulations requiring allowing the unionization of chip fab workers and paid parental leave, policies outside of the Trump administration’s wishes. Rather than rely on promising grants to companies, Trump seems to prefer leveling economic tariffs to push companies into moving into the U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims this strategy is what secured today’s announcement of TSMC’s $100 billion new investment in the United States, which includes a pledge of three new U.S. fabs. “America gave TSMC 10% of the money to build here,” Lutnick said at today’s White House press conference. “And now you’re seeing the power of Donald Trump’s presidency because TSMC, the greatest manufacturer of chips in the world, is coming to America with a $100 billion investment. Of course, that is backed by the fact that they can come here because they can avoid paying tariffs.” While the Chips Act is credited with being the driving push to revive the U.S. semiconductor industry, with the country spending more on chip manufacturing in 2024 than in the past 28 years combined, it remains to be seen what will happen to the office responsible for organizing the Chips Act’s funds in the next four years. While some speculate more cuts are to come, and the Chip Office ensured that all of the budgeted money has been contracted out, more bad days may come for the Chips Act office. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Trump #purge #hits #Chips #Act #office #twofifths #staff #terminated #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump-Zelensky: Would one-month Ukraine truce work? – BBC.com Trump-Zelensky: Would one-month Ukraine truce work? – BBC.com Trump-Zelensky: Would one-month Ukraine truce work? BBC.comTrump threatens to lose patience as Europeans float proposals for Ukraine ceasefire ReutersFrance suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine The GuardianWho’s in, who’s out? The ‘coalition of the willing’ that could secure peace in Ukraine Sky NewsUK distances itself from Emmanuel Macron’s Ukraine ceasefire proposal Financial Times Source link #TrumpZelensky #onemonth #Ukraine #truce #work #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump’s address to Congress Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump’s address to Congress Washington — Some Democrats are inviting fired federal workers to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday instead of boycotting the speech. Back in their home districts, Republican lawmakers have faced backlash from constituents over sweeping cuts to the federal government, which have been overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency, an Elon Musk-led task force known as DOGE. 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.” Army veteran Adam Mulvey, who is attending the speech as a guest of Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois, also criticized the manner in which he was fired as insulting. Mulvey, who was an emergency management specialist at a federal health care center that serves veterans and active-duty personnel in North Chicago, said he was told that his termination was due to performance. “I, like the majority of the terminated civil servants, had received outstanding evaluations,” Mulvey said in a statement that also expressed his concern about what the firings mean for the quality of medical care at the facility. Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut will be accompanied by Marine veteran Gabriel D’Alatri, who was a project manager at the IRS before he was laid off in February. D’Alatri was five days away from securing permanent employment status and his firing forced his wife to cut short her maternity leave and return to work. A number of other Democrats are also bringing fired federal workers: Senate ********* Leader Chuck Schumer of New York invited Alissa Ellman, a disabled Army veteran who was fired from her job at the Veterans Affairs Department in Buffalo. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts will bring Doug Kowalewski as her guest. Kowalewski, a former National Science Foundation program director, was recently fired after 35 years at the agency. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is bringing ousted Veterans Affairs Inspector General Michael Missal. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota invited Kate Severson, a former program manager at Voyageurs National Park, who was abruptly terminated last month. Rep. Grace Meng of New York will bring Army veteran Luke Graziani, who lost his job as a public affairs officer at a veterans hospital. Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York invited Nancy Bolan, who was fired from the United States Agency for International Development. Rep. Jimmy Panetta of California invited Ben Vizzachero, who worked on wildfire prevention in the National Forest Service before his job was cut. Rep. Gil Cisneros of California will be accompanied by Ollie Cantos, who was recently placed on leave from the Department of Education. He served as special assistant to the assistant secretary for civil rights. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California is bringing an agricultural scientist who was recently fired. Lofgren said she is not releasing the name of the scientist, who is an Air Force veteran, “because of possible retaliatory actions against his family and/or community members.” Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Source link #Democrats #invite #fired #federal #workers #Trumps #address #Congress Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sels saves Taylor's penalty to send Forest through Sels saves Taylor's penalty to send Forest through Matz Sels saves Jack Taylor’s penalty to send Nottingham Forest into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. Source link #Sels #saves #Taylor039s #penalty #send #Forest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Juventus win keeps Serie A title hopes alive Juventus win keeps Serie A title hopes alive Juventus have survived a first-half scare to come back and beat lowly Hellas Verona 2-0 and move into fourth place in Serie A. Khephren Thuram, Federico Gatti and Randal Kolo Muani all had chances for Juventus in the first half on Monday night and they almost went in a goal down at halftime but Tomas Suslov’s spectacular 30-metre strike was ruled out for offside. Instead, the home side were clinical in the second ******* and got the all-important opener after 72 minutes. Verona had all 10 men in the penalty box but the defence left Frenchman Thuram unmarked and he elegantly stroked home Andrea Cambiaso’s cut back from the left. Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners scored the second a minute from time to secure a fifth straight Serie A win for the Turin club. Juventus (52) moved two points above Lazio, six points adrift of league leaders Inter Milan after 27 of the 38 rounds. Verona remain in 14th place, four points above the relegation zone. Source link #Juventus #win #Serie #title #hopes #alive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******* police have one person in custody following latest deadly car attack ******* police have one person in custody following latest deadly car attack ******* police have one person in custody following latest deadly car attack Source link #******* #police #person #custody #latest #deadly #car #attack Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis back on ventilator after respiratory failure – The Washington Post Pope Francis back on ventilator after respiratory failure – The Washington Post Pope Francis back on ventilator after respiratory failure The Washington PostPope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, ******** says AOLPope Francis suffered 2 new episodes of respiratory distress, ******** says CBS NewsPope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises The New York Times Source link #Pope #Francis #ventilator #respiratory #failure #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** Golf officials made the call the AFL won’t and cancelled this week’s *********** WPGA Championship *********** Golf officials made the call the AFL won’t and cancelled this week’s *********** WPGA Championship As football codes stall on calling off games with a cyclone approaching the Queensland coast officials at a major golf tournament have made a decision on their event. Source link #*********** #Golf #officials #call #AFL #wont #cancelled #weeks #*********** #WPGA #Championship Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says US Trump administration stepping up provocations North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says US Trump administration stepping up provocations SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, criticised the U.S. Trump administration for stepping up “provocations” and said it justified the nuclear state increasing its nuclear deterrent, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. Kim criticised the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s visit to South Korea on Sunday, saying the action was part of a “policy of confrontation” against North Korea. “As soon as its new administration appeared this year, the U.S. has stepped up the political and military provocations against the DPRK, ‘carrying forward’ the former administration’s hostile policy,” Kim said. 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. DPRK is short for North Korea’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. “Hostile policy toward the DPRK pursued by the U.S. at present is offering sufficient justification for the DPRK to indefinitely bolster … its nuclear war deterrent,” Kim added. South Korea’s navy said on Sunday the U.S. aircraft carrier arrived at the southern port city of Busan in South Korea as a show of force against North Korea. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Chris Reese and Sandra Maler) Source link #North #Koreas #Kim #Jong #Trump #administration #stepping #provocations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ is back on March 28 with a World Series documentary in tow Apple’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ is back on March 28 with a World Series documentary in tow Apple’s offered Major League Baseball games through the Apple TV app since 2022, and that’s continuing in 2025, with new programming at no additional cost. The company announced that “Friday Night Baseball” is coming back on March 28, and that its releasing a three-part docuseries on the 2024 World Series and a new Yankees-focused Immersive Video for the Vision Pro. The opening weekend double-header on March 28 features a match between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays at 6:30 PM ET and the New York Mets and Houston Astros at 7:30 PM ET. Apple says its season coverage will also include a rematch between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers after their World Series face-off in 2024, a game between the Texas Rangers and Astros, and match-ups between the Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies and the Dodgers and the Mets. You can view the complete schedule for the first half of the season in Apple’s press release. Apple TV+ subscribers will also be able to watch coverage throughout the week on MLB shows like MLB Big Inning or Countdown to First Pitch, along with game recaps and replays of classic games. What’s more interesting is the narrative documentary work Apple plans to release this season. The docuseries Fight For Glory: 2024 World Series covers the Dodgers and Yankees journey to last year’s World Series and how each team handled their post-season. Meanwhile, the small Venn diagram of Yankees devotees who also happen to be Vision Pro owners will be able to watch VIP: Yankee Stadium, a short film shot in Apple’s Immersive Video format that “gives viewers an all-access pass to one of the world’s most iconic sports venues.” While Apple has reportedly toyed with buying the rights to NFL Prime Ticket in the past, so far the company’s sports programming only covers Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball. “Friday Night Baseball” launched for free in the Apple TV app in 2022, and was moved behind the Apple TV+ paywall in 2023. That subscription required continues in 2025, though Apple is clearly trying to sweeten the deal with some additional baseball content this season. Source link #Apples #Friday #Night #Baseball #March #World #Series #documentary #tow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Who Is Thomas Corry? Top RFK Jr. Spokesman Quits HHS – Newsweek Who Is Thomas Corry? Top RFK Jr. Spokesman Quits HHS – Newsweek Who Is Thomas Corry? Top RFK Jr. Spokesman Quits HHS NewsweekTop HHS spokesman resigns amid clashes with key RFK Jr. aide CNNTop HHS spokesperson quits The Hill Source link #Thomas #Corry #Top #RFK #Spokesman #Quits #HHS #Newsweek Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arianne Titmus and Arisa Trew nominated among superstars of world sport in revered Laureus World Sport Awards Arianne Titmus and Arisa Trew nominated among superstars of world sport in revered Laureus World Sport Awards Olympic gold medallists Arianne Titmus and Arisa Trew have both been heralded for their achievements in Paris and nominated among the superstars of world sport in the revered Laureus World Sport Awards. Their nominations come as the Laureus Academy removed *********** Open tennis winner Jannik Sinner’s nomination from the list of those vying for the World Sportsman of the Year award in the wake of his three-month doping ban. Trew, the teenage skateboarding sensation who captured the world’s attention by taking gold at the Paris Olympics at the tender age of 14, and then entranced sports fans further with her request for a **** duck as her reward, is going for back-to-back wins in the Action Sportsperson of the Year category. She was the youngest *********** Olympic gold medallist in history. Camera IconArisa Trew and her Olympic Gold medal she won in Paris. Nigel Hallett Credit: News Corp Australia Titmus has been nominated for the Comeback of the Year award after becoming the first woman this century to defend her 400m freestyle title in Paris having recovered from surgery to remove a tumour on her ovary. She also collected a further three medals at the Games, including gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay. “For anyone that knows me, they’d know I’d give up anything in the world to be a mother. It’s my biggest dream, so this was a scary time for me,” Titmus said of her ordeal after winning gold in Paris. “Being an athlete is tough. Being a woman is tough. I’ve learned more about my body and what it is capable of.” Camera IconAriarne Titmus revealed on Instagram that she had two tumours removed from an ovary. Instagram Credit: Supplied Titmus will be vying against the likes of Indian cricket superstar Rishabh Pant, who suffered horrific injuries in a car ****** before returning to international cricket, including last summer’s Test series in Australia. The list of nominees for major awards reads like a who’s who of sporting superstars, with Formula 1 world champ Max Verstappen nominated for World Sportsman of the Year. But he won’t be competing with Italian world No.1 Sinner, whose nomination was withdrawn after he accepted a three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) having twice tested positive for the banned substance clostebol. “Following discussions by the Laureus Academy it has been decided that Jannik Sinner’s nomination for this year’s Laureus Award is to be withdrawn,” a statement said. “We have followed this case, the decisions of the relevant global bodies and, while we note the extenuating circumstances involved, feel that the three-month ban renders the nomination ineligible. Jannik and his team have been informed.” Source link #Arianne #Titmus #Arisa #Trew #nominated #among #superstars #world #sport #revered #Laureus #World #Sport #Awards Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

7 Best Stocks For Magnificent Earnings Growth In The Year Ahead| Investor’s Business Daily 7 Best Stocks For Magnificent Earnings Growth In The Year Ahead| Investor’s Business Daily Investors looking to supercharge their portfolios often benefit from a broader stock search. One simple way to do that is to look at year-ahead earnings forecasts. Our picks for the seven best stocks for magnificent earnings growth include Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) and TKO Group (TKO) — stocks far less obvious than Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) or other megacaps… Source link #Stocks #Magnificent #Earnings #Growth #Year #Ahead #Investors #Business #Daily Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]