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Qantas flight between Sydney, Perth circles back to airport after technical issue reported on-board Qantas flight between Sydney, Perth circles back to airport after technical issue reported on-board A Qantas flight has been grounded minutes after takeoff after an on-board emergency was declared. Source link #Qantas #flight #Sydney #Perth #circles #airport #technical #issue #reported #onboard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Plowable snow looks likely in Minnesota as ‘abnormally strong’ cyclone arrives midweek Plowable snow looks likely in Minnesota as ‘abnormally strong’ cyclone arrives midweek We’re one day closer to a midweek storm and weather officials say “confidence is increasing” that plowable snow is on its way to Minnesota. In its latest forecast discussion, the National Weather Service says “an abnormally strong surface cyclone will bring rain, accumulating snow, and gusty winds” to Minnesota and Wisconsin starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday. Rain will arrive first, landing in the Twin Cities for the Tuesday evening commute, but it will transition to snow through the evening as colder air arrives. “Several hours of accumulating snow will follow heading towards daybreak Wednesday,” the discussion continues. “Snow ends from west to east Wednesday morning, such that locations across eastern Minnesota/western Wisconsin will be under snow for much longer than areas out west.” As things stand, accumulating snow is expected in the Twin Cities, with “plowable amounts” of 2+ inches “likely.” But the wider system is also expected to produce heavier bands of snow that could exceed 6 inches, it just remains to be seen where that will fall, with the current projections placing it in western Wisconsin. “The Wednesday morning commute will be hazardous, especially across southeastern Minnesota/western Wisconsin due to the combination of falling snow/strong winds. Brief white out conditions are possible,” the discussion adds. The NWS says it’s possible that winter storm advisories, watches, or potentially warnings may be required over the coming days. Here’s a look at what the current models suggest. Here’s the European model, which is spitting out as much as a FOOT of snow in the Twin Cities, though it is surely an outlier. Weatherbell Here is the American model, which is far more pessimistic about snow totals in the Twin Cities, but has the southeast of Minnesota getting as much as 9 inches. Weatherbell And finally the ********* model, which places the heaviest band of snow just to the north of the Twin Cities metro. Weatherbell Source link #Plowable #snow #Minnesota #abnormally #strong #cyclone #arrives #midweek Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen concept laptops Lenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen concept laptops The Lenovo ThinkBook ‘flip’ concept. The screen is able to fold once horizontally to create two different screen spaces. CNBC: Lenovo Flip PC Lenovo on Monday showed off a laptop with a foldable screen and one that can get extra battery life from solar power. These laptops are just concepts, meaning they are not commercially available. Lenovo, the world’s biggest PC maker, has a history of showing off imaginative concepts with some becoming reality, so it’s worth keeping an eye on what the ******** technology giant is up to. For example, Lenovo previously showed off the idea of a rollable laptop — one where the screen rolls upwards to increase the size of the display. The company will begin selling such a laptop this year. The latest concepts were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. Foldable laptop screen The Lenovo ThinkBook ‘flip’ concept is a laptop with a foldable screen. When fully unfolded, the screen is an 18-inch display. The screen can then be folded in half horizontally to create two screens — one on the front and one on the back. The entire display can be folded down flat so the laptop turns into a tablet-like device. The Lenovo ThinkBook ‘flip’ concept unfolds into an 18-inch display. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Foldable displays are not new. Consumer electronics players like Samsung and Honor have launched smartphones with foldable displays. Huawei even sells a smartphone with a trifold screen. But foldable screens of this size and on laptops are uncommon. There’s plenty more work Lenovo will likely need to do before this can be commercialized including improving the durability of the display. Solar powered laptop The Lenovo Yoga Solar PC is another concept device shown off at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in 2025. It has solar panels on the pack which Lenovo says can give the user extra battery life. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC The Lenovo Yoga Solar PC is the company’s other concept device named after its line of Yoga laptops. The product has solar panels on the back. These are able to absorb light. While the PC still works with a traditional charger, the idea is that the solar power can give the user an extra bit of battery when the device is running low and there may not be access to a charging point. Lenovo said that the solar panels can absorb even ambient light in a person’s surroundings to give a user an extra hour of laptop use at the end of an eight-hour work day. Source link #Lenovo #teases #solarpowered #foldable #screen #concept #laptops Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Techno Banter Review | TheXboxHub Techno Banter Review | TheXboxHub “The Warsaw-based (Poland) indie games publisher Crunching Koalas and Berlin-based (Germany) indie games developer Dexai Arts, today announced with great joy and thrill that their filled narrative RPG “Techno Banter”, is now available for PC (vis Steam and GOG) and consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X, and the Nintendo Switch) via digital stores.” – Jonas Ek, TGG. Source link #Techno #Banter #Review #TheXboxHub Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia Multiple U.S. officials tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to U.S. Cyber Command to pause planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions. The duration of the pause is unclear, and the reasoning behind it is unknown at this time. The change comes amid President Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, and just two days after Mr. Trump sparred with Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy in a heated Oval Office exchange. The directive was first reported by The Record, a cybersecurity news publication. Asked for comment, a senior U.S. defense official said, “Due to operational security concerns, we do not comment nor discuss cyber intelligence, plans, or operations. There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations, to include the cyber domain.” Asked about the pause on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sunday morning, Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said, “I’m unaware of that. I don’t believe — there are too many, I’m certain, considerations there for that to be an accurate statement so blanket.” When pressed, Turner, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee and is the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said, “Considering what I know, what Russia is currently doing against the United States, that would I’m certain not be an accurate statement of the current status of the Unites States operations.” On CNN State of the Union, national security adviser Mike Waltz said he was also unaware of the directive. Asked whether there were talks about pausing offensive cyber operations against Russia, Waltz said, “That has not been part of our discussions. There will be all kinds of carrots and sticks to get this war to an end.” James LaPorta James LaPorta is a verification producer with CBS News Confirmed. He is a former U.S. Marine infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Source link #Defense #Secretary #Pete #Hegseth #paused #cyber #offensive #Russia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oscar winners 2025: See who took home the Academy Award – CNN Oscar winners 2025: See who took home the Academy Award – CNN Oscar winners 2025: See who took home the Academy Award CNNOscars 2025: Where To Watch Live, Hulu/ABC Streaming Info DeciderThe 2025 Oscars are tonight. Here’s how to watch the Academy Awards live and what to know CBS NewsOscars 2025 Winners: Updating List The New York TimesWhat Time Are The Oscars? How To Watch On Free TV And Streaming Forbes Source link #Oscar #winners #home #Academy #Award #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ex-Barclays boss with Epstein links seeks to clear his name Ex-Barclays boss with Epstein links seeks to clear his name A former boss of Barclays, who was ousted from the bank over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will seek to clear his name in court this week. Jes Staley was forced out in November 2021 after *** regulators ruled he had failed to accurately disclose the nature and length of his relationship with Epstein to the Barclays board. The episode cost Mr Staley, a man with a glittering and rewarding career in investment banking, £18m in pay and bonuses and, more importantly for the 68-year-old, his reputation. Mr Staley is seeking to overturn a decision by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2023 banning him from holding a senior position in financial services. Jes Staley had been disciplined by regulators in 2018 over his attempts to unmask a whistleblower he felt was unfairly trying to smear a colleague. But the crucial blow to his position at Barclays was his insistence that his relationship with Epstein was “not close” and had ended before he took up the top job at the *** bank. A cache of emails released by his former employer JP Morgan suggested the relationship was in fact very close. Email exchanges describe time spent together at Mr Epstein’s properties in New York and on his private island in the US Virgin Islands. A now infamous email thread shows Mr Staley remarking to Epstein “that was fun, say hi to Snow White”. Epstein replies “what character would you like next? To which Mr Staley replies “beauty and the beast!”. There are also allegations that he and Epstein stayed in contact indirectly after he took the Barclays job. Mr Staley’s lawyers insist that any such moves were initiated by Epstein and Mr Staley made no attempt to contact Epstein. All of this will be aired in a court that will call former regulators and executives as witnesses and many have questioned why Mr Staley, who is now 68 and extremely wealthy, would want this publicity all over again. Jes Staley is a tough and fiercely proud man. He enjoyed a very successful career on Wall Street and many thought he was destined to take over at the helm of his old employer JP Morgan – the biggest investment bank in the world. Internally he was popular with most of his banking colleagues. His ill-fated attempt to unmask a whistleblower he thought was smearing an old colleague, was seen by some – but not all – as evidence of fierce loyalty to his own troops. That willingness to go into battle will be on show in the coming days, but seems unlikely to restore his reputation or future position to the one he enjoyed before he was shown the door at Barclays. Source link #ExBarclays #boss #Epstein #links #seeks #clear Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump? Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump? The Ukrainan president says he’s “ready to sign” a minerals deal. Source link #Zelensky #Deal #Trump Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NRW Holdings shares tank on OneSteel Manufacturing woes at Whyalla NRW Holdings shares tank on OneSteel Manufacturing woes at Whyalla Shares in NRW Holdings have been hammered in early trade after the civil and mining contractor delivering its half-year accounts after the market closed on Friday. Source link #NRW #Holdings #shares #tank #OneSteel #Manufacturing #woes #Whyalla Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

White House set to impose tariffs this week White House set to impose tariffs this week White House set to impose tariffs this week – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House is expected to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China this week, which some economists say could raise prices for Americans and slow economic growth. Canada and Mexico both said they will respond with tariffs of their own. ******* James Inman reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #White #House #set #impose #tariffs #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NJ man walks into police station, tells cops he killed his wife NJ man walks into police station, tells cops he killed his wife An East Brunswick, N.J. man is under arrest after walking into the police department and telling them he had killed his wife. Ashraf Tawfik, 60, showed up at headquarters at 12:14 p.m. Friday and confessed, East Brunswick police said in a statement. “Authorities responded to his residence on Yorktown Road and found Marsail Botros, 58, of East Brunswick, unresponsive,” the East Brunswick Police Department said. “Botros was pronounced deceased at the scene.” Her husband was charged with *******, and two counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said, citing prosecutors. He was being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center “pending the results of a pretrial detention hearing,” police said. While the alleged killer is in custody, police said the investigation was still unfolding and encouraged members of the public to come forward with any information. Police did not reveal a potential motive or specify Botros’s cause of death. Source link #man #walks #police #station #tells #cops #killed #wife Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lenovo debuts new ThinkPads and an RTX 5070-powered Yoga Lenovo debuts new ThinkPads and an RTX 5070-powered Yoga While most people at Mobile World Congress who talk about Lenovo will probably be discussing its various concept devices. Lenovo is also showing off a series of new laptops that we know for a fact it will actually go on *****. Among them, Lenovo is adding to its Aura Edition collection with the Yoga Pro 9i, while also updating numerous ThinkPads. The Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition — furthering Lenovo’s partnership on flagship products with Intel inside — is effectively a workstation class product mixing Core Ultra processors up to an Ultra 9 285H with Nvidia graphics up to a GeForce RTX 5070. That’s alongside 64GB of LPDDR5X dual-channel RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. Unsurprisingly, that power is being pushed as a way to run on-device AI. The 16-inch display will go up to a 3200 x 2000, 120 Hz tandem OLED panel panel with up to 1600 nits peak brightness that Lenovo is calling PureSight Pro. There’s also a 5MP webcam, Wi-Fi 7, and a mix of USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 at 40 GBps) and USB-A ports. Lenovo describes the laptop as using “on-device AI,” including Lenovo Creator Zone and Lenovo X Power, the latter which tunes performance with machine learning. The Yoga Pro 9i will share the Smart Modes, Smart Share (for moving images between your laptop, Android phones, and iPhones), and premium troubleshooting support from Lenovo technicians offered with other Aura Edition-branded machines. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 will launch in Q2 with a planned starting price of $1,799. A smaller version, the 7i Aura Edition, won’t be sold in North America. New ThinkPads (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Lenovo is using Mobile World Congress to make a change to its long-running T-series of ThinkPads. The T14s 2-in-1 is the first convertible in the lineup. This one will use Intel Core Ultra 7 processors (both U and H 200-series chips). Configurations will go up to 64GB LPDDR5x soldered RAM and up to a 1TB PCIe Gen 5×4 SSD. The 14-inch touchscreen has a 1920 x 1200 resolution. Lenovo specifically refers to the 58 WHr battery as customer-replaceable. Like the Yoga, the T14s 2-in-1 will have a 5MP camera. There’s also a new ThinkPad X13, the Gen 6, that weighs just 2.05 pounds. This system will have more choices for chips, going up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 H or U 200-series processor with vPro or AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 Series chips. Other specs include up to 64GB of RAM, up to 2TB of PCIe SSD storage, and a 13.3-inch, 1920 x 1200 display, as well as support for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G Sub6. The ThihnkPad X13 Gen 6 will launch in June 2025, and Lenovo plans to price it starting at $1,139.00. The T14s 2-in-1 will also come in June at $1,719.00, alongside a clamshell T14s Gen 6 for $1,674.00. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Lenovo #debuts #ThinkPads #RTX #5070powered #Yoga Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Asia stocks set to rise Asia stocks set to rise Main Bazar, Paharganj known for its concentration of hotels, lodges, restaurants, dhabas and a wide variety of shops catering to both domestic travellers and foreign tourists, especially backpackers and low-budget travellers. Hadynyah | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise Monday as investors awaited clarity about U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose impose tariffs this week on key U.S. trading partners. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly told Fox News on Sunday that the exact tariff that will be levied against Mexico and Canada starting Tuesday is still “fluid,” which means it could be lower than the proposed 25%. He added that the additional 10% duty on China imports is “set.” Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open higher, with the futures contract in Chicago at 37,745 while its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 37,550, against the index’s last close of 37,155.50 Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index stood at 22,920 pointing to a higher open compared to the HSI’s last close of 22,941.32. China’s Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing manager’s index reading for February is expected later in the day. Reuters poll estimates peg it at 50.3 compared with January’s 50.1 reading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 started the day 0.64% higher. The country’s S&P Global manufacturing purchasing manager’s index reading for February came in at 50.4, similar to the previous month’s 50.6 reading. Investors will be keeping a watch on Indian stocks after the South Asian economy expanded 6.2% from a year ago in its third fiscal quarter ended December, recovering from a seven-quarter low. The print is higher than the revised 5.6% growth in the July to September quarter. In U.S., the three major averages closed higher on Friday, after a volatile week and monthly losses in February. The S&P 500 added 1.59% on Friday to close at 5,954.50. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 601.41 points, or 1.39%, closing at 43,840.91. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.63% to settle at 18,847.28. Friday’s trading session saw a brief pullback over the heightened geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed over differing views of how to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Stocks rallied sharply into Friday’s close, partly because of index rebalancing and other technical-buying sources. — CNBC’s Hakyung Kim and Alex Harring contributed to this report. Source link #Asia #stocks #set #rise Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Lenovo’s new concept laptops include solar panels and tall, foldable screens Lenovo’s new concept laptops include solar panels and tall, foldable screens Lenovo is known for its steadfast business laptops and premium ultraportables, but in the last few years, it’s increasingly been using tradeshows to show off proof-of-concept ideas that are far-out, fascinating, or just plain weird. Ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the company is revealing a slew of concepts, including a solar-powered Yoga laptop and a ThinkBook Flip with an outward-folding 18.1-inch screen. The company also has a ton of concepts regarding AI (Surprise!), a 3D laptop concept, and ideas for the “Magic Bay” on the ThinkBook 16p. Yoga Solar PC Concept The Yoga Solar PC Concept is a delightfully simple idea: stick a solar panel in the lid of a laptop to charge your PC. Specifically, it converts over 24% of energy, which Lenovo says is among “the best in the industry.” (Image credit: Lenovo) Lenovo says this conversion comes from “Back Contact Cell” tech that “moves mounting brackets and gridlines to the back of the solar cells, maximizing the active absorption.” Here’s Lenovo explaining how the whole thing works: “The breakthrough advanced Dynamic Solar Tracking system constantly measures the solar panel’s current and voltage, working with the Solar-First Energy system to automatically adjust the charger’s settings to prioritize sending the harvested energy to the system, helping to ensure maximum energy-savings and system stability no matter the intensity of the light. Even in low-light conditions, the panel is still able to generate power, sustaining battery charge when the PC is idling.” All of this, Lenovo claims, means that in direct sunlight, you can get enough energy in 20 minutes to run an hour of local 1080p video playback, assuming you have uninterrupted exposure to the sun. Since there are three USB Type-C ports on the concept, you can still charge with a cable. (This is good if you work in an office sometimes, or perhaps in perpetually cloudy weather.) The laptop weighs 2.29 pounds and is 0.6 inches thick, so you’re not seeing some huge increase in size due to the panel. The concept notebook is powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor (though Lenovo isn’t saying which), up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 50.2 WHr battery. There’s a 14-inch OLED screen, as well. Like most concepts, no price or release date is anywhere to be found. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Lenovo) (Image credit: Lenovo) Beyond the laptop, Lenovo has a kit for its existing devices (also a concept), called the Solar Power Kit for Yoga. It features a solar panel with USB Type-C that stores power in battery packs that you can use to power your laptop later. “With a detachable USB-C solar panel that can be attached to a bag, backpack, tent, or tree, the power bank can be charged wherever there is sunlight for the solar panel to capture,” Lenovo wrote in a press release. ThinkBook Codename Flip Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Lenovo) (Image credit: Lenovo) (Image credit: Lenovo) On the business side of Lenovo’s portfolio, another concept comes under the ThinkBook brand, “Codename Flip.” The laptop has an 18.1-inch OLED display with a 2000 x 2664 resolution and 3:4 aspect ratio. The panel folds outwards using a dual hinge for five use cases: Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell – Column 0 Screen size Aspect Ratio Tablet Mode 12.9 inches 16:10 Read Mode 12.8 inches 16:10 Clamshell Mode 13.1-inches 16:10 Share Mode 13.1-inch and 12.9-inch (outward facing) Dual 16:10 Vertical Mode 18.1 inches 3:4 Lenovo quotes both tablet and read mode as having 2000 x 1258 resolutions, so presumably you get something pretty close in clamshell and share mode. Other specs include an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and an unstated amount of PCIe SSD storage. It all fits in the chassis with a 13-inch laptop size, because the rest of the screen folds out. Lenovo has been very into flexible OLED displays lately; at CES 2025, Lenovo brought a laptop with a rollable screen to market. That laptop, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, came out of a previous concept from 2022. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. ThinkBook 3D Laptop and AI Ring (Image credit: Lenovo) Lenovo’s last laptop-based concept at MWC is the ThinkBook 3D Laptop, using a “directional backlight” to switch between 2D and 3D. It’s a 3200 x 2000 display, which Lenovo says is aimed at business and creative pros. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Lenovo) (Image credit: Lenovo) To go with the laptop is an “AI Ring” for touch-free navigation and adjusting 3D models. I want to see this one in action, but it seems pretty hard to beat the keyboard and touchpad on a clamshell laptop (which the concept does have). Magic Bay Concepts Lenovo also has a series of concept attachments for its ThinkBook 16p Gen 6 (a laptop that won’t be sold in North America), which features a “Magic Bay” port for accessories. At MWC, Lenovo brought four Magic Bay ideas, though we have no idea if they’ll come to market for the 16p or any other laptop in the future. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Lenovo) (Image credit: Lenovo) The first two are display ideas: There’s an attachment with two 13.3-inch secondary screens to turn the ThinkBook into a three-screen workstation. There’s also a smaller 8-inch display attachment to keep important information and messaging apps at the forefront or to serve “as a dedicated AI dashboard.” Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Lenovo) (Image credit: Lenovo) There are also two other AI-powered concepts, including “codename Tiko,” which Lenovo describes as “A compact AI emotional interaction companion that displays real-time emoji-style status, provides interactive gesture-based responses, and offers personalized emoji.” Then there’s Tiko Pro, which seems more useful as an “AI-powered display” that acts as an assistant to bring you information as you need it. Honestly, it looks like a screen for Windows 8 live tiles, but we’ll see what the final product looks like. Lenovo has taken some concepts and brought them (or aspects of them) to market before. But as of now, all of these are just that – ideas. No prices or release dates have been mentioned yet. Source link #Lenovos #concept #laptops #include #solar #panels #tall #foldable #screens Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lenovo’s ThinkBook Flip puts an extra-tall folding display on a laptop – The Verge Lenovo’s ThinkBook Flip puts an extra-tall folding display on a laptop – The Verge Lenovo’s ThinkBook Flip puts an extra-tall folding display on a laptop The VergeLenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen laptops in latest concept CNBCLenovo’s concept laptop add-ons include multiple monitors and an emoji friend The VergeLenovo Solar-Powered Yoga PC Means You Never Have to Stop Working GizmodoLenovo’s Latest Laptop Concept Has a Screen That Can Flip and Fold WIRED Source link #Lenovos #ThinkBook #Flip #puts #extratall #folding #display #laptop #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arsenal win seven-goal thriller against West Ham Arsenal win seven-goal thriller against West Ham Arsenel come from behind to beat West Ham United 4-3 as they continue to push for a European qualification spot in the Women’s Super League. Source link #Arsenal #win #sevengoal #thriller #West #Ham Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dudley Park: 37-year-old woman charged over hit-and-run death of father after police search warrant Dudley Park: 37-year-old woman charged over hit-and-run death of father after police search warrant A woman has been charged over the fatal hit-and-run of a Mandurah father after she was arrested at a home on the same street he was allegedly left for dead. Source link #Dudley #Park #37yearold #woman #charged #hitandrun #death #father #police #search #warrant Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here is the latest. – The New York Times Here is the latest. – The New York Times Declaring that “we are at a crossroads in history,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said on Sunday that European countries would ramp up their military spending and assemble a “coalition of the willing” to defend any peace declared in Ukraine. Speaking at a news conference after hosting a meeting of 18 European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, Mr. Starmer said that “a number” of other nations had indicated that they could join with Britain and France and deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a cease-fire between Kyiv and Moscow. He did not name those countries. Mr. Starmer announced plans to allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds in British export financing, or $2 billion, to buy more than 5,000 advanced air defense missiles. And he said he had spoken to President Trump on Saturday night and believed there could be “a positive outcome” with the United States. Other European leaders emerged from the summit, held in London, to say that the European Union would embark on a surge in military spending. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said the European Union would present a plan to do just that on Thursday. Europe, she said, will also fortify Ukraine with economic and military aid, aiming to turn the country into “a steel porcupine that is indigestible for potential invaders.” NATO’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, said several European countries that he did not name had pledged to increase their military spending, calling that a “very positive” signal. Mr. Rutte also insisted that Mr. Trump was committed to NATO, telling reporters after the meeting to “please stop gossiping” about the possibility that the United States would pull out of the alliance. And President Emmanuel Macron of France said his country and Britain would propose a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine “in the air, on the seas and in energy infrastructures” to allow for negotiations on a peace agreement. He also told Le Figaro newspaper that European countries should aim to spend about 3 to 3.5 percent of their G.D.P. on defense, a level NATO plans to make its goal at its next summit meeting this summer. The London summit took on greater urgency after Mr. Zelensky’s heated meeting with Mr. Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office on Friday raised fears that the United States would try to strong-arm Ukraine’s president into making a peace deal. At the summit, Mr. Starmer, with Mr. Zelensky beside him, told the assembled leaders: “We’re gathered here today because this is a once-in-a-generation moment for the security of Europe, and we all need to step up. Getting a good outcome for Ukraine is not just a matter of right and wrong; it’s vital for the security of every nation here, and many others, too.” Mr. Starmer said that the European leaders had agreed at the summit to keep military aid flowing to Ukraine and maintain economic pressure on Russia, to ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security and to forge a “coalition of the willing” to police any cease-fire. “Those willing will intensify planning now with real urgency,” he said. The angry exchange in Washington on Friday was the latest sign that Mr. Trump was pivoting American foreign policy away from traditional U.S. allies like Ukraine and Europe. It also illustrated the seriousness of his plans to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which could result in a deal that empowered Russia. European leaders have lined up behind Ukraine and lauded its embattled president since the episode. In contrast, Secretary of State Rubio criticized Mr. Zelensky’s demeanor at the Oval Office, accusing him on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday of having “found every opportunity to try to ‘Ukraine-splain’ on every issue.” He said that he was “puzzled” by the pushback on the Trump administration and said that the president was being unfairly criticized for trying to help Ukraine by stopping the war. “The sooner people grow up and realize that, I think the more progress we’re going to be able to make,” he said. Here’s what else to know: British loan: Britain on Saturday announced a nearly $3 billion loan to Ukraine aimed at bolstering the war-torn country’s military capability. It will be paid back using profits generated on sanctioned Russian sovereign assets, and the first tranche of funding is expected to be disbursed to Ukraine next week, Britain’s Treasury said. Cyberoperations against Russia: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, a move that has not been publicly explained but may be part of a broader effort to draw Russia into talks on Ukraine. The order was issued before President Trump’s blowup in the Oval Office with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday. Read more › Judge’s order: A federal judge in Washington on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from ousting the top official at a federal watchdog agency, saying that its efforts to do so were unlawful. The judge’s order will allow the official, Hampton Dellinger, to remain the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which protects federal whistle-blowers. Read more › More troops on the border: The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 additional troops to the southwestern border, rushing to comply with Mr. Trump’s order to increase the military’s role in curtailing crossings. The reinforcements announced on Saturday would bring the total number of active-duty troops on the border to about 9,000, Defense Department officials said. Read more › Mark Landler and Stephen Castle reported from London, Aurelien Breeden from Paris and Jeanna Smialek from Brussels. Minho Kim and Yan Zhuang contributed reporting. Source link #latest #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

AP Top Stories for March 2 P AP Top Stories for March 2 P Here’s the latest for Sunday, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European leaders to discuss Russia Ukraine war; Israel faces sharp criticism as it stops entry of food and supplies into Gaza; Muslims in Gaza and around the world mark Ramadan; Grammy-nominated R&B singer ****** Stone killed in car ******. Source link #Top #Stories #March Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The sustainable farm beloved by King Charles: FarmED, in the Cotswolds The sustainable farm beloved by King Charles: FarmED, in the Cotswolds King Charles III (then Prince Charles) visits Honeydale Farm in the Cotswolds region of England on June 22, 2021. The King is known to be a supporter of sustainable agriculture. Toby Melville | Getty Images When King Charles III visited Honeydale Farm in England’s Cotswolds region, one of his first remarks was: “Monoculture. That’s our problem.” That’s the recollection of the farm’s owner Ian Wilkinson, as he walked down its drive with the then Prince Charles almost four years ago. “And I nodded, and thought: ‘well, absolutely,'” Wilkinson told CNBC via video call. Monoculture refers to the common practice of growing a single crop on a piece of land, sometimes year after year. Crops are grown in this way for efficiency, but critics say doing so depletes soil nutrients and increases the risk of disease. The king — a longtime supporter of organic farming — visited Honeydale to learn about its focus on growing a wide variety of plants, a technique that aims to regenerate the soil. Wilkinson studied agriculture in the 1970s when monoculture was encouraged after a post-World War II drive for the U.K. to import less food and become more self-sufficient. “We were trained to produce more food and do it cheaply — and we didn’t have much regard for the environment, for nature,” Wilkinson said. Farmers relied on fertilizers made from petrochemicals, he added, and today, only around 3% of agricultural land in the U.K. is farmed organically, according to the most recent government statistics. A long career at the Cotswold Seed Company, which supplies farms with seeds for wildflowers, grasses and root crops, meant Wilkinson heard from a lot of farmers, some of whom emphasized the need for self-sufficiency and for a diverse range of crops. FarmED is a “demonstration” farm that is exploring regenerative agriculture practices, such as herbal leys, a method of adding nitrogen back into the soil. FarmED Wilkinson and his wife Celene bought the 107-acre Honeydale in 2013, and turned it into a demonstration farm — known as FarmED — that would explore how agriculture could be regenerative, rather than depleting the land. When they bought it, cereal crops and grassland made up most of the farm, and the Wilkinsons introduced lambs and a wildflower area and planted 20,000 trees for birds to nest in. The farm’s orchard grows heritage apple varieties including one named “Blenheim Orange,” which dates back to around 1740. FarmED has also put in a natural flood management scheme. The farm sits in the Evenlode Valley, where the River Evenlode floods regularly, and the new scheme collects rainwater in a series of ponds connected by channels, aiming to prevent flooding. Soil — a carbon store “An over-extractive system in terms of soil health is a big problem,” Wilkinson told CNBC. “And soil health, of course, is linked to water quality and to pollution,” he said. Soil also sequesters — or stores — carbon, and in 2023 the British government noted that “intensive agriculture has caused arable soils to lose about 40 to 60% of their organic carbon.” “We need to evolve into the next iteration of farming, still producing enough food for … a growing world population, but to do it in a way that is not so extractive and actually rebuilds the natural systems,” Wilkinson said. To that end, FarmED, a nonprofit, is “rebuilding” the soil on the farm by focusing on a crop rotation using what’s known as a herbal ley, a mix of herbs, grasses and clovers that add nitrogen — a natural fertilizer — to the soil. A herb like chicory has long roots that can “mine” the soil for minerals, improving its health, while a grass like cocksfoot is drought resistant. Heritage wheat and rye are grown over an eight-year rotation that uses no artificial fertilizers or sprays, and are compared to a “control” plot of wheat that is farmed in a traditional way — which does use artificial fertilizer — so FarmED can measure the health of the soil versus the regenerative plots. There are indications that the soil has been regenerated, with an improved structure and more earthworms, Wilkinson said. FarmED co-founder Ian Wilkinson shows King Charles III (then Prince Charles) a sample of the soil on Honeydale Farm, on June 22, 2021. Toby Melville | Getty Images The ley is “managed” by livestock using a method called “mob-grazing,” where several animals graze a different, small, area of land each day. In doing so, they trample some of the plants back into the soil, creating a natural fertilizer along with their manure. The method also means no single plant becomes dominant, which improves diversity, and once the soil’s fertility has improved over four years, wheat and oats are grown on the land. Around 20% of FarmED’s visitors are farmers, some of whom have added herbal leys to their farms, while other visitors come from the food or related industries, or are members of the public. People can attend talks on topics such as beekeeping, foraging and woodworking, while a forthcoming session is titled “Goats for beginners.” Wilkinson said people from different backgrounds visit, including those from pesticide companies or those who “feel really strongly about the world.” “Some companies are trying to figure out what regenerative agriculture means to them,” Wilkinson said. “We simply say we’re not here to judge. We just know that agriculture has to move to the next era,” he said. 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Zelenskyy rejects calls for immediate Ukraine-Russia ceasefire – Financial Times Zelenskyy rejects calls for immediate Ukraine-Russia ceasefire – Financial Times Zelenskyy rejects calls for immediate Ukraine-Russia ceasefire Financial TimesThe latest on Trump’s presidency after hostile meeting with Zelensky CNNLou Holtz praises Trump, Vance for their leadership after intense meeting with Zelenskyy Fox NewsFact-checking Trump and Vance’s attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy PBS NewsHourMore than 1,000 protest for Ukraine, lambaste President Trump in downtown Chicago CBS News Source link #Zelenskyy #rejects #calls #UkraineRussia #ceasefire #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Audi’s premium push won’t price *********** customers out of the brand Audi’s premium push won’t price *********** customers out of the brand *********** Audi customers won’t necessarily pay the price for the brand’s premium push, according to local executives. The brand’s *** boss, Jose Miguel Aparicio, recently told Auto Express there will be a “step upwards in terms of premiumness, increasing the prestige, desirability and perception of the brand, and more interested in the quality of business than the quantity”. While that’ll inevitably mean price hikes for buyers, Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering isn’t so sure that local buyers are ready for the brand to become an exclusive, ultra-luxury manufacturer. “The new shape of Audi, the quality of the build of the cars and the look, I think that in itself makes it a more premium product,” Mr Mannering told CarExpert at the launch of the new Q6 e-tron. 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 IconAudi Grandsphere Concept Credit: CarExpert “I think to say that you’re going to pay more for a car is probably something where you have to position yourself in the market at the right price, because we’ve still got our core competition, some other ******* brands that are around. “You can’t actually price yourself out of the market, because who buys your car is actually dictated by the customer. So if you were really expensive, you might say it’s more premium, but you’ve got to be in line with competition. “It’s one of the jobs that we look at every day, how we position cars.” In Australia, Audi finished third in the ******* luxury sales race behind BMW and Mercedes-Benz last year. Its best-selling models were the more affordable A3 and Q3, while the mid-sized Q5 SUV also remains popular. That sales split suggests an unwillingness to spend up, although buyers have shown a preference for higher trim levels within model ranges. Camera IconAudi SQ6 e-tron Credit: CarExpert “We have quite a high mix of S and RS models, and I think that will definitely continue,” said Peter Strudwicke, product planning manager for Audi Australia. Nevertheless, Audi Australia will continue to target all corners of the luxury market, despite the brand’s move to prioritise more expensive and more profitable models globally. “You can add value to a car to keep it refreshed, so you don’t have to go up with huge amounts of inflation. You just add add options, and you make it a value proposition for the customer,” said Mr Mannering. “With the Q6 e-tron we’ve got the Q6 Performance, we’ve got the Quattro, and we’ve got the S – different segments for different customers. There’s always a person that’s looking for the mid range, and there’s always a customer that’s looking for the entry into the into the range itself.” MORE: Audis set to get more expensive but even more premium – execMORE: Everything Audi Source link #Audis #premium #push #wont #price #*********** #customers #brand Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NBA Legend Shaq Says His Net Worth ‘Quadrupled’ Once He Took Note From Jeff Bezos And Started Investing In Things That ‘Change People’s Lives’ NBA Legend Shaq Says His Net Worth ‘Quadrupled’ Once He Took Note From Jeff Bezos And Started Investing In Things That ‘Change People’s Lives’ NBA Legend Shaq Says His Net Worth ‘Quadrupled’ Once He Took Note From Jeff Bezos And Started Investing In Things That ‘Change People’s Lives’ Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t just sign checks—he signs up for investments that align with his values, a lesson he credits to Jeff Bezos. The four-time NBA champion and business mogul says his financial success skyrocketed once he started using the Amazon founder’s approach to investing. O’Neal in 2019 told The Wall Street Journal, “I heard Jeff Bezos say one time [that] he makes his investments based on if it’s going to change people’s lives. Once I started doing that strategy, I think I probably quadrupled what I’m worth.” Don’t Miss: For O’Neal, this philosophy goes beyond just writing checks to the hottest startups. If he doesn’t personally believe in a business, it doesn’t matter how great the numbers look—he won’t touch it. “Whenever I do business, it’s not about the money,” he said. O’Neal’s approach has led to some impressive wins. He was an early investor in Google and has since built a diverse portfolio, with stakes in Apple, car washes, and Las Vegas nightclubs. But his investment in home security company Ring, is one of his biggest success stories. He discovered the company while looking for an affordable security solution for his own home. After trying it, he was convinced—and rather than just buying the product, he decided to invest. That bet paid off when Amazon acquired Ring for $1 billion in 2018. Trending: ‘Scrolling To UBI’ — Deloitte’s #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.26/share with a $1000 minimum. Not every investment sticks. At one point, O’Neal owned 17 Auntie Anne’s pretzel franchises, but he eventually sold them off after realizing they didn’t align with his values. “I had to ask myself: Do I really believe in this? The answer was no, so I let them go,” he explained. On the other hand, Krispy Kreme remains one of his favorite investments—mainly because he’s been obsessed with the brand since college. “Krispy Kreme is a fabulous donut. I was introduced to it in college and have been in love with it ever since,” he told The Journal. Story Continues Source link #NBA #Legend #Shaq #Net #Worth #Quadrupled #Note #Jeff #Bezos #Started #Investing #Change #Peoples #Lives Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock futures rise slightly in overnight trading as investors await tariff news: Live updates Stock futures rise slightly in overnight trading as investors await tariff news: Live updates A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 4, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures edged up in overnight trading Sunday amid continued uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on key U.S. trading partners this week. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 77 points. S&P 500 futures ticked up 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.6%. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday on Fox News that the exact tariff that will be levied against Mexico and Canada starting Tuesday is still “fluid,” which means it could be lower than the proposed 25%. He added that the additional 10% duty on China imports is “set.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CBS that Mexico has offered to match the U.S. tariffs on China, potentially as a way to get out of the tariffs set to be imposed against them on Tuesday. Legendary investor Warren Buffett made a rare comment on tariffs over the weekend, saying punitive duties could trigger inflation and hurt consumers. “Tariffs are actually, we’ve had a lot of experience with them. They’re an act of war, to some degree,” said the Berkshire Hathaway CEO and chair. “Over time, they are a tax on goods. I mean, the Tooth Fairy doesn’t pay ’em!” The uncertainty around Trump’s trade policy stirred up market volatility recently as all three major averages suffered a negative month. The S&P 500 declined 1.4% in February, while the 30-stock Dow dropped 1.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was the underperformer with a 4% loss, marking its worst month since April 2024. “Whether the stock market can survive this change remains to be seen. One way or another, tariffs will be a shock for the economy,” Chris Rupkey, chief economist at FWDBONDS, said in a note. Elsewhere, cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after Trump announced the creation of a strategic crypto reserve for the U.S. that will include bitcoin and ether. Bitcoin jumped 10% to nearly $94,000 after dipping to a three-month low under $80,000 on Friday. This action-packed week also includes the key February jobs report on Friday, which is expected to show that fewer jobs were created. Source link #Stock #futures #rise #slightly #overnight #trading #investors #await #tariff #news #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Auto giants scramble to suffer the least amid Trump tariff threats Auto giants scramble to suffer the least amid Trump tariff threats U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s escalating threats to impose tariffs on neighboring countries , on the European Union and on car manufacturers have hit the automotive industry hard. Shares of some of Europe’s biggest automakers traded lower on Friday, extending sharp losses from the previous session after Trump floated the possibility of a 25% tariff rate on European cars and other goods. The announcement marked the latest in a series of trade measures that appear designed to rebalance the economic order in America’s favor. Trump has previously said he intends to impose auto tariffs of around 25% from as early as April 2, adding that these duties could go “substantially higher” over the course of a year. It is not clear whether these measures would apply to all vehicles coming into the country, or if they’d be targeted toward specific countries. Analysts expect car levies to have a profound impact on the automotive industry, citing a heavy reliance on manufacturing operations across North America, particularly in Mexico, and complex global supply chains. “The general story is that all [carmakers] are highly globalized and so it will affect them all,” Rico Luman, senior sector economist for transport and logistics at Dutch bank ING, told CNBC over video call. “It is a matter of raising costs in the end because it is almost unthinkable that all of the production will shift to the U.S.,” Luman said. Who will suffer the least? Trump has repeatedly raised the threat of tariffs since coming into office, seeking to make levies on foreign goods a core part of his economic agenda. Alongside the prospect of U.S. tariffs on the EU and, separately, duties on automakers, Trump said last week that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would come into force on March 4. China, which already faces 10% tariffs on its products, is expected to be charged with an additional 10% tariff on the same date. ING’s Luman said elevated uncertainty about the rollout of U.S. tariffs was making it challenging for auto executives to make long-term and typically costly strategic decisions. “It’s extremely difficult to look ahead a couple of quarters from here and that makes it extremely difficult for management boards to navigate the future,” Luman said. “The result of this all may also be trending down confidence on the consumer side, so it may also affect the demand side in the end. It’s not a bright story in that respect,” he added. “There is quite some pain here in the automotive [sector] and it will take a very long time until all the cars are produced domestically, if you like to end up there. So, who will suffer the least? That’s a good one, [but] I can’t really say at this point I’m afraid,” Luman said. Market share challenges Some European car manufacturers have announced significant investments in U.S. production. Germany’s crisis-stricken Volkswagen , for example, has said it plans to make additional investments in the U.S., seeking to double its market share in the country. Stellantis , meanwhile, has plans focused on increasing market share and growing sales volume in the U.S., according to an internal memo. It is set to invest more than $5 billion in the region. The multi-billion dollar investment was announced in late January, days after Stellantis Chairman John Elkann met Trump ahead of the U.S. president’s inauguration. The multinational conglomerate, which recently posted a 70% drop in full-year profit, owns household names including Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot. Rella Suskin, equity analyst at Morningstar, said Trump’s levy threats were likely a negotiating tactic aimed at equalizing U.S.-EU auto tariffs. She warned, however, that higher duties for the industry could significantly impact the export strategies of some companies. “European automakers may face challenges in maintaining market share, as most would struggle to pass such tariffs onto consumers or absorb the cost themselves given already thin margins,” Suskin said. “This could prompt further investments in US manufacturing capacity, as some automakers, such as Volkswagen and Stellantis, have begun doing. However, brands like Audi and Porsche may face added vulnerability due to their limited US-based production,” she continued. “For automakers like BMW and Mercedes , who already have substantial US production, higher tariffs could influence their export strategies, potentially reducing productivity and limiting export revenues for the US itself if the EU were to retaliate,” Suskin said. In response, a spokesperson for Mercedes told CNBC that a general trend toward protectionism will have “negative economic consequences for all stakeholders involved.” The firm said it is closely monitoring further developments, but declined to comment further on any speculation regarding tariff levels. CNBC has also contacted BMW for comment. Source link #Auto #giants #scramble #suffer #Trump #tariff #threats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]