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******** ships now heading around WA coastline, Anthony Albanese reveals ******** ships now heading around WA coastline, Anthony Albanese reveals The trio of ******** warships circling Australia are now off the WA coast, in line with Esperance, as Anthony Albanese insists the ADF is keeping a close eye on their movements. But the Prime Minister has refused to say whether reports that Papua New Guinea had a two-week heads-up about the Peoples Liberation Army-Navy movements were correct or passed on to Australia. Defence said the three ships — a frigate, a cruiser and a replenishment vessel — were about 1055km southeast of Perth on Sunday morning. The task group has been heading steadily west for the past week, after conducting surprise live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. Camera IconRoyal *********** Navy sailors on HMAS Arunta keeping watch on People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu and Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang in the Tasman Sea. Credit: ADF/Royal *********** Navy Mr Albanese originally said Australia had been given notice of the live firing in line with usual practice, but it emerged in estimates hearings last week that Defence in fact found out from Airservices Australia, after it was alerted by a Virgin Australia pilot who had to divert their plane upon hearing a broadcast from the ******** ships. PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko was reportedly briefed about the ships’ movements by the ******** ambassador in his country at least two weeks ahead of time. Mr Albanese wouldn’t comment on whether PNG has passed the intelligence on. “Well, what we don’t do at press conferences is relay what intelligence information the *********** government receives,” he told reporters in Sydney. Shadow home affairs minister James Paterson said the ******** had clearly sent warships to the region “to make a diplomatic point” and Australia would be unwise if it didn’t heed the message. “It’s absolutely remarkable that after a quote-unquote stabilised relationship between Australia and China, our comprehensive strategic partner, that they are giving weeks’ heads up to the PNG government of these exercises, but no notice at all to the *********** Government, despite the Prime Minister’s claims to the contrary,” he told ABC’s Insiders. “We need to use all the tools available in our diplomatic arsenal to push back on this.” Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie said the overt signal of China’s military strength should remind Australians we couldn’t take anything for granted. He and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced on Sunday the Coalition would put aside at least $3 billion to purchase another 28 F-35s, restoring a planned fourth squadron of the fighter planes that the Government cancelled in its budget last year and burning the total number up to 100. “We are geographically isolated. We have very vulnerable lines of trade and communication – they need to be protected,” Mr Hastie told Sky News. “The only way you can do that is by investing in your Defence Force.” However, he said details of any extra funding needed to build more hangars or retain extra flight crew would be negotiated and detailed once the Coalition won office. Mr Albanese said the ******** task group had been monitored by *********** or New Zealand ships and surveillance aircraft throughout their journey. Currently the frigate HMAS Stuart – which is capable of air defence and surface and undersea strikes as well as surveillance – is tracking the ships. “The Liberal Party must think people are goldfish here,” Mr Albanese said. “In 2019 on Scott Morrison’s watch, there were ******** warships not around the coast, in Sydney Harbor, pulled up to Garden Island there given the welcome mat under the former Coalition government. In 2022 there were surveillance ships from China off the coast of Western Australia. “There was no monitoring at that time, no monitoring whatsoever by the former government.” Source link #******** #ships #heading #coastline #Anthony #Albanese #reveals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

4 Low-Effort Ways To Start Generating Passive Income This Week 4 Low-Effort Ways To Start Generating Passive Income This Week miriam-doerr / iStock.com Passive income is a great way to increase cash flow, which can be especially helpful when prices for most consumer goods are high. Having reliable passive income sources means you’re making money while you sleep. Unfortunately, the biggest obstacle for most people is not knowing how to start. Luckily, there are many ways to generate passive income. Some require a little money to start, but others do not require any cash at all. Learn More: Passive Income Expert: Here’s How I Make $27,000 Every Week Check Out: Are You Rich or Middle Class? 8 Ways To Tell That Go Beyond Your Paycheck Keep reading as we look into four ways you can start generating passive income this week. Investing in the stock market is one of the easiest ways to make passive income quickly. Because most online brokers offer fractional share investing, you can start with very little cash. “If you want to generate income from investments, there’s no better way than with dividend stocks or funds,” said Uli Ebensperger, co-founder and CEO of Ziggma Analytics. “Dividend-focused investments give you a chance to earn income through price appreciation and dividend payouts.” It’s important to look beyond the current dividend yield when looking for dividend investments. These can be misleading at times. Instead, look for companies continuously paying out and raising their dividend. For example, Dividend Aristocrat companies have increased their dividend to shareholders in each of the past 25 years. These are solid companies that can help you build a consistent passive income stream. Read Next: I Made $10,000 Using One of Dave Ramsey’s Best Passive Income Ideas If you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash quickly, have you considered selling things you no longer need around your house? If you were to dig through your drawers, I bet you’d find jewelry that hasn’t been worn in years. With gold prices at all-time highs, selling unworn jewelry could be an easy way to earn money. Companies like The Alloy Market make selling jewelry easy and getting paid quickly. “Selling gold and jewelry has been a passive income stream for folks for quite a long time,” said Brandon Aversano, founder and CEO of The Alloy Market. “In fact, selling gold has been around for thousands of years. Jewelry with high contents of gold (and silver, platinum or palladium) are worth more today than ever in history. “In times of uncertainty and global instability, both banks and consumers turn to gold as a stable method of investment, causing the price of gold to skyrocket and benefitting customers looking to liquidate their items,” he added. Story Continues Aversano recommended going through old jewelry boxes and asking parents or grandparents if they have any jewelry they want to get rid of. You can also look for other items that include precious metals. Depending on the markups, most customers will receive offers ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. Selling digital products like e-books, printables or online courses is another great way to create a passive income stream. While you’ll need to work to create the product, once they’re built, you can earn income each time it’s sold. “This side hustle (digital products) involves producing a single product and then generating numerous sales over and over again through platforms such as Etsy, Gumroad or Shopify,” said Ed Huang, side hustle and finance expert at SideHustles.com. “To begin, it requires little to no money to get started. You need design capabilities (which can be acquired through free tools such as Canva), expertise in a specific field and access to the internet.” Huang added, “For instance, you can produce a simple planner template for weddings or a budget sheet and sell it for $10 for each download. With 50 sales a month, that’s a simple $500 in passive income. Beginners might make $50 to $300 a month, but with additional items and effective marketing, you can make $1,000 to $5,000 or more.” If you enjoy taking photographs or videos, you could turn your hobby into a passive income stream. This doesn’t require money to get started and with the cameras on most smartphones, you don’t need expensive equipment. “Once uploaded, photographers and videographers receive pay for every download,” Huang said. “To start, all you need is a camera or smartphone, the ability to do a little editing and awareness of what kind of photos and videos people seek, such as commercial photographs, lifestyle photos and drone footage. “For instance, a city photograph could pay 25 cents and a photograph of nature could pay $10 for a single download,” Huang added. “On a side-gig basis, one can earn $50 to $300 a month and full-time can yield $1,000 and even more in passive earnings over time.” More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 4 Low-Effort Ways To Start Generating Passive Income This Week Source link #LowEffort #Ways #Start #Generating #Passive #Income #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line – The Associated Press Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line – The Associated Press Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line The Associated Press‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters gather outside showrooms to rally against Elon Musk’s role with DOGE CNNHow an S.F. Pilates instructor became the face of the city’s anti-Trump, anti-Musk protests San Francisco ChronicleHundreds protest Elon Musk, Donald Trump outside Tesla dealership in Owings Mills CBS NewsAbout 1,000 in Tucson protest Musk, Trump Arizona Daily Star Source link #AntiDOGE #protests #Tesla #stores #target #Elon #Musks #bottom #line #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Matthews injury adds to Socceroos’ defensive woes Matthews injury adds to Socceroos’ defensive woes The Socceroos’ defensive stocks have taken another big hit ahead of March’s World Cup qualifiers with talented young centre-back Hayden Matthews’ season ended prematurely through injury. English Championship club Portsmouth confirmed Matthews wouldn’t feature in their campaign again this season due to an ankle injury. It is a blow to Matthews, 20, who had enjoyed a promising start to life in England after his rapid ascent to a Socceroos debut late last year. The former Sydney FC defender joins Harry Souttar (achilles) and Alessandro Circati (ACL) on the sidelines, giving Socceroos boss Tony Popovic another headache ahead of crucial games against Indonesia and China. Many of the tested central defensive options that are available are battling for minutes at club level. Cameron Burgess is fit and will likely lead Australia’s defence in Souttar’s absence, but has fallen out of favour again at Ipswich Town, last playing a Premier League game on February 9. Kye Rowles just joined MLS club DC United, though he has started his past two games. Jason Geria has seen limited minutes at J1 League club Albirex Niigata while fringe defender Thomas Deng is yet to feature for Yokohama F. Marinos. Popovic could turn to veteran Milos Degenek, while uncapped pair Nectar Triantis, who has been excellent in defensive midfield at Hibernian, and Kai Trewin (Melbourne City) are other options. The Socceroos play Indonesia in Sydney on March 20 then China away five days later. Australia then face Japan in Perth on June 5 and finish their campaign away to Saudi Arabia on June 10. The Socceroos sit second behind Japan, but just a point ahead of the other four teams in group C. The top two teams automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while third and fourth are flung into another round of qualifiers. In better news, striker Kusini Yengi returned from injury for Portsmouth on Saturday, playing 27 minutes off the bench. Source link #Matthews #injury #adds #Socceroos #defensive #woes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tuna From Trader Joe’s & Costco Recalled Due to ‘Potentially Fatal’ Form of Food Poisoning Tuna From Trader Joe’s & Costco Recalled Due to ‘Potentially Fatal’ Form of Food Poisoning It’s time to take a quick trip to your pantry because yet another popular food item has been recalled. In a statement released on February 7, 2025, Tri-Union Seafoods announced that it was recalling select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brand names. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the “easy open” pull tab can lid on some of the tuna products encountered a manufacturing defect that could cause the seal to leak or be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. According to the World Health Organization, symptoms of this particular type of food poisoning include marked fatigue, weakness, and vertigo, usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth, and difficulty in swallowing and speaking, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Customers who purchased the recalled tuna are asked to return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product. The specific products recalled include: Trader Joe’s label—Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin Genova 7 oz.—Costco in Florida and Georgia Genova 5 oz.—Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas Van Camp’s label—Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey News of this tuna recall comes amid a myriad of recent food recalls. Earlier this month, a recall of two million baked goods, including donuts from Dunkin’, was upgraded to Class 2 by the FDA. You Might Also Like Source link #Tuna #Trader #Joes #Costco #Recalled #Due #Potentially #Fatal #Form #Food #Poisoning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont ****** Jr. fight results: Live boxing updates, highlights, undercard, scorecard – CBS Sports Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont ****** Jr. fight results: Live boxing updates, highlights, undercard, scorecard – CBS Sports Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont ****** Jr. fight results: Live boxing updates, highlights, undercard, scorecard CBS SportsGervonta Davis v Lamont ****** Jr: WBA lightweight championship – live buildup The GuardianFive moments that shaped Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ boxing career ESPNTank Davis vs Lamont ******: Live streaming updates and results, round by round, how to watch, PPV price, start time Bad Left HookTank vs. ****** Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event MMA Fighting Source link #Gervonta #Davis #Lamont #****** #fight #results #Live #boxing #updates #highlights #undercard #scorecard #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Napoli keep Serie A title race open with Inter draw Napoli keep Serie A title race open with Inter draw League leaders Inter Milan have conceded in the 87th minute to draw 1-1 at title rivals Napoli in a much anticipated clash between the Serie A top two. Simone Inzaghi, whose side remain one point ahead of Napoli (57), was already without first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defender Matteo Darmian and midfielders Carlos Augusto and Nicola Zalewski coming into Saturday night’s game at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples. Inter were then forced to take off scorer Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu early in the second half, and the manager was asked at a press conference if this had a major bearing on the result which keeps Napoli hot on their heels. “Definitely. We were already in an emergency, Dimarco and Calhanoglu asked for a substitution after the first half,” Inzaghi said. “They tried to hold on a little, but they couldn’t run well … the guys did their best against an excellent team that grew a lot in the second half. “We’ll take the draw. For the equalising goal we could have done better, we will review and analyse.” Inter conceded seven minutes after Inzaghi replaced defender Alessandro Bastoni. Luckily, this was not another injury worry but a tactical change after Napoli introduced Danish midfielder Philip Billing, who netted the late goal. Atalanta missed the chance to move closer to the top, their scoreless draw with second from bottom Venezia leaves them third on 55 points, three points behind leaders Inter. “We are all there, it is an open championship. Lazio and Juventus can also get back into it, but I’m confident,” Inzaghi said. Juve are fourth on 49 points ahead of hosting lowly Verona on Monday, with Lazio (47) fifth before their visit to eighth-placed AC Milan on Sunday. Elsewhere, a 38th-minute Florian Thauvin penalty was enough for 10th-placed Udinese to down Parma, who remain 17th. With Reuters. Source link #Napoli #Serie #title #race #open #Inter #draw Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China’s DeepSeek claims theoretical cost-profit ratio of 545% per day China’s DeepSeek claims theoretical cost-profit ratio of 545% per day BEIJING (Reuters) – ******** AI startup DeepSeek on Saturday disclosed some cost and revenue data related to its hit V3 and R1 models, claiming a theoretical cost-profit ratio of up to 545% per day, though it cautioned that actual revenue would be significantly lower. This marks the first time the Hangzhou-based company has revealed any information about its profit margins from less computationally intensive “inference” tasks, the stage after training that involves trained AI models making predictions or performing tasks, such as through chatbots. The revelation could further rattle AI stocks outside China that plunged in January after web and app chatbots powered by its R1 and V3 models surged in popularity worldwide. The sell-off was partly caused by DeepSeek’s claims that it spent less than $6 million on chips used to train the model, much less than what U.S. rivals like OpenAI have spent. The chips DeepSeek claims it used, Nvidia’s H800, are also much less powerful than what OpenAI and other U.S. AI firms have access to, making investors question even further U.S. AI firms’ pledges to spend billions of dollars on cutting-edge chips. DeepSeek said in a GitHub post published on Saturday that assuming the cost of renting one H800 chip is $2 per hour, the total daily inference cost for its V3 and R1 models is $87,072. In contrast, the theoretical daily revenue generated by these models is $562,027, leading to a cost-profit ratio of 545%. In a year this would add up to just over $200 million in revenue. However, the firm added that its “actual revenue is substantially lower” because the cost of using its V3 model is lower than the R1 model, only some services are monetized as web and app access remain free, and developers pay less during off-peak hours. (Reporting by Eduardo Baptista; Editing by Daren Butler) Source link #Chinas #DeepSeek #claims #theoretical #costprofit #ratio #day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Murkowski slams Trump administration over Russia-Ukraine war stance: ‘Sick to my stomach’ – The Hill Murkowski slams Trump administration over Russia-Ukraine war stance: ‘Sick to my stomach’ – The Hill Murkowski slams Trump administration over Russia-Ukraine war stance: ‘Sick to my stomach’ The HillDid Russia Invade Ukraine? Is Putin a Dictator? We Asked Every Republican Member of Congress The Atlantic Source link #Murkowski #slams #Trump #administration #RussiaUkraine #war #stance #Sick #stomach #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie’s faith in Bryce Cotton and Dylan Windler after foul calls turned semifinal Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie’s faith in Bryce Cotton and Dylan Windler after foul calls turned semifinal Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie made the decision to back his players when they asked him to challenge foul calls on Saturday night and his faith in their judgement under pressure proved to be critical. Source link #Perth #Wildcats #coach #John #Rillies #faith #Bryce #Cotton #Dylan #Windler #foul #calls #turned #semifinal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy On the Dip Amid Nasdaq Selloff 2 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy On the Dip Amid Nasdaq Selloff Wall Street sold all things artificial intelligence (AI) over the last week. The risk-off pivot hit everything from soaring AI darlings AppLovin and Palantir to nuclear energy giant Constellation Energy and Bitcoin. See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news. A confluence of headlines and nervous energy heading into Nvidia’s earnings release sparked a wave of profit-taking on soaring stocks. Wall Street was locking in big winners sooner or later considering that AI stocks such as AppLovin and Palantir soared more than 200% between November 4 and February 18. The Nasdaq’s afternoon tumble Thursday pushed it to its 200-day moving average for the first time since the summer. The tech-heavy index is also at its most oversold RSI levels since August, and CNN’s Fear & Greed Index (a contrarian stock market indicator) sank from Neutral (47) a week ago to Extreme Fear (22). Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research No one knows what’s right around the corner. But traders and long-term investors might start buying at the 200-day especially since Nvidia’s report and guidance highlighted bullish tech earnings growth in 2025 and beyond. It might be time to start getting greedy while others are fearful. Today’s Full Court Finance at Zacks dives into two artificial intelligence stocks —Vertiv and ServiceNow—to buy at discounts amid the AI and momentum stock selloff. ServiceNow NOW automates workflows across IT, HR, and beyond, serving customers in every area of the economy. The digital workflow services and solutions company’s expansion into AI boosted its appeal to its enterprise customers that must keep up with technological and AI innovation. ServiceNow boasts that it is the AI platform for business transformation. NOW’s expansion over the last decade highlights its ability to attract and keep customers. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research ServiceNow’s critical offerings and successful subscription model (97% of revenue) helped it grow its revenue by 20% or more over the last decade, including 22% growth in 2024. ServiceNow’s earnings estimates dipped slightly after its Q4 release on January 29, contributing to NOW’s drop. Still, the tech firm is projected to grow its revenue by 19% in 2025 and 2026 to boost its earnings by 17% and 20%, respectively. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NOW shares climbed roughly 1,150% in the last 10 years to nearly quadruple the Zacks Tech Sector. ServiceNow has cooled off in the last three years and its 22% drop from its January highs has it neck and neck with tech in the past 12 months. NOW is finding buyers at its 200-day moving average, with its 50-week the next line of support. Story Continues ServiceNow trades near its most oversold RSI levels of the last year, and 31 of the 39 brokerage recommendations Zacks has are “Strong Buys.” ServiceNow is also buying back its stock. The growth-focused AI stock might also be due for a stock split at some point since it trades for $920 a share. Vertiv Holdings Co VRT is a behind-the-scenes technology powerhouse poised to grow alongside the massive expansion of AI data centers and other compute-heavy innovations such as cryptocurrencies. Vertiv’s hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services portfolio is focused on power, cooling, and IT infrastructure. In short, Vertiv helps the computing power needed to drive the modern economy and the AI ***** run as smoothly as possible around the clock. Vertiv has partnered with the king of AI chips Nvidia NVDA to help solve critical challenges such as cooling, and it stands to benefit no matter which AI hyperscalers come out on top. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research VRT topped our Q4 EPS estimate on February 12. Vertiv grew its adjusted earnings per share by roughly 60% in FY24, following 230% expansion in 2023. Despite the DeepSeek AI spending fears, Vertiv reaffirmed the five-year financial framework it offered Wall Street in November, driven by the AI *****. Vertiv is projected to grow its revenue by 15% in 2025 and 2026 after 17% average sales growth in the trailing three years. The picks and shovels tech stock is expected to boost its adjusted earnings by 26% and 24%, respectively. VRT stock has ripped 490% higher in the past two years to top Nvidia’s 415%, with it up 690% in the last five years vs. Tech’s 135%. This performance includes Vertiv’s roughly 41% tumble from its peaks. At $92 a share, VRT trades around 43% below its average Zacks price target. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Vertiv is attempting to find buyers near its 50-week moving average while at its most oversold level over the past several years. Despite its long-term outperformance, Vertiv trades nearly in line with the Zacks Tech Sector at 26.5X forward 12-month earnings. VRT’s impressive long-term earnings growth outlook helps the stock trade at a 44% discount to Tech, with a 0.9 PEG ratio. Now might be time for long-term investors to buy Vertiv down 40% from its highs since 14 of the 17 brokerage recommendations Zacks has for Vertiv remain “Strong Buys.” Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research Source link #Top #Artificial #Intelligence #Stocks #Buy #Dip #Nasdaq #Selloff Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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A groovy base in Britain’s street art capital A groovy base in Britain’s street art capital Steve McKenna finds a groovy base in Britain’s street art capital Source link #groovy #base #Britains #street #art #capital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

World’s first nuclear fusion power plant in US close to historic ignition test World’s first nuclear fusion power plant in US close to historic ignition test Helion Energy, an Everett-based fusion energy company, has announced plans to construct the world’s first fusion power plant in Malaga, Washington. The company is working towards developing a 50-megawatt fusion power plant on land owned by the Chelan Public Utility District (****) near Rock Island Dam, along the Chelan County side of the Columbia River. While the site has not been officially finalized yet, discussions are progressing, and the company plans to further engage with the community for this pioneering project. Helion’s nuclear mission The announcement was made during a joint press conference at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. The public event featured Helion Communications Director Jessie Barton, Chelan ****’s Kirk Hudson, Chelan County Community Development Director Deanna Walter, and Jim Kuntz of the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority. They discussed their respective agencies’ roles in exploring the potential for carbon-free energy sources in Chelan County. “We’re looking at developing a 50-megawatt fusion power plant on ****-owned land, near Rock Island Dam, on the Chelan side of the Columbia River,” said Barton. “Now, this isn’t an official site selection at this point, but we are at the point where we’re ready to bring in more community members and have a larger conversation about this potential project.” A community event is planned for March 11 at Mission View Elementary School, where additional details about the project will be shared. The company has set an ambitious timeline, aiming to begin construction this summer if the permitting process proceeds without delays, to generate fusion energy by 2028. Chelan ****’s Vision for Future Energy Diversification From Chelan ****’s perspective, this project is a key component of a broader strategy to meet future energy demands and expand beyond hydropower, which has traditionally been the region’s primary energy source. “We have all of our eggs in one basket with hydropower, which has served us very well, but the future is going to be much different than the past has been,” said Chelan ****’s Kirk Hudson. Initially, the fusion energy produced will support a purchase agreement with Microsoft, with long-term plans to make this clean energy accessible to local customers. The **** remains optimistic about the project’s growth and success, aiming for its benefits to extend to residents of Chelan County and the broader north-central Washington region. Formal discussions regarding agreements with Helion, including potential lease terms, are expected once the company is ready to begin construction. Helion Energy anticipates hiring approximately 130 workers during the initial construction phase, with around 30 staff needed for ongoing plant operations once the facility is complete. Helion’s Microsoft deal In May 2023, Helion Energy announced a groundbreaking deal with Microsoft, marking the world’s first commercial agreement for fusion energy. Under this agreement, Helion aims to provide Microsoft with electricity generated from its fusion power plant by 2028. The deal underscores confidence in Helion’s advanced fusion technology and its potential to deliver a reliable, carbon-free energy source. This partnership aligns with Microsoft’s sustainability goals, aiming to secure clean energy for its operations. Helion’s progress has been further bolstered by significant funding, including a major investment in January 2025, to accelerate the development and deployment of fusion energy technology. With the planned fusion power plant in Malaga, Washington, Helion is taking significant strides toward making fusion energy a reality, reinforcing its commitment to revolutionizing the energy landscape by 2028. Source link #Worlds #nuclear #fusion #power #plant #close #historic #ignition #test Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Notorious prison returns to public ownership Notorious prison returns to public ownership A prison that has had its fair share of dangerous incidents in recent years is returning to public ownership under a state government private-to-public push. Source link #Notorious #prison #returns #public #ownership Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak (Reuters) – U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the current measles outbreak in Texas, in which a child died this week, and said the government is providing resources, including vaccines. “Ending the measles outbreak is a top priority for me and my extraordinary team,” Kennedy said in a post on X. The secretary, who has for years sown doubts about the safety and efficacy of immunization, said the Department of Health and Human Services would send Texas 2,000 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine through its immunization program. Earlier, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upheld the role of vaccines in offering protection against measles after an unvaccinated child died from an infection this week. The death, reported on Wednesday, was the first U.S. fatality from the highly contagious disease in a decade. Government data showed a growing outbreak with more than 140 cases reported in Texas since late January. 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. The child’s death and the hospitalization of nearly 20 other patients in Texas have put Kennedy’s vaccine views to the test. Kennedy founded the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense. However, he has denied being “anti-vaccine” and has said he would not prevent Americans from getting vaccinated. A total of 164 measles cases were reported as of February 27, of which about 95% were from unvaccinated people, while 3% were from people who received only one of the two required shots for immunity, CDC data showed on Friday. These cases were reported in nine jurisdictions, including Kentucky, marking a near 80% jump from 93 cases reported a week ago. (Reporting by Mariam Sunny in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber, Alan Barona and David Gregorio) Source link #Health #Secretary #Kennedy #calls #deadly #Texas #measles #outbreak Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S. – The New York Times Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S. – The New York Times Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S. The New York TimesDesignating English as the Official Language of The United States The White HouseSouth Floridians react to Trump’s executive order on English as official language of US WPLG Local 10 Source link #Trump #Signs #Order #Designate #English #Official #Language #U.S #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lotto: One West *********** pockets close to $1m in March 1 Saturday Lotto Lotto: One West *********** pockets close to $1m in March 1 Saturday Lotto One West Aussie is set to claim close to a million dollars in winnings following this weekend’s Saturday Lotto draw. The March 1 jackpot was split between six Division One winners across the country. Each lucky player will score $884,118.73 in winnings. Eight ticket holders from WA managed to scoop up Division Two wins, and are each set to pocket $11,909.75 Saturday Lotto’s winning numbers were 13, 11, 37, 12, 3, 6 — and the supplementary numbers 44 and 2. A Thornlie man in his 40’s had his life change last weekend after purchasing a Slikpik 50 ticket on a Saturday lunch run that won him $3.3 million. “I can’t put it into words. It’s unbelievable and it doesn’t feel real,” he told Lotterywest staff after being informed of his bounty. Source link #Lotto #West #*********** #pockets #close #March #Saturday #Lotto Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fight inside Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center causes chaos, suspension of NCA cheer event Fight inside Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center causes chaos, suspension of NCA cheer event The Brief A fight between two people during a cheerleading event in downtown Dallas led to panic and the evacuation of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Dallas police said the two people knocked over poles that created a loud noise and there were multiple non-life-threatening injuries as people ran from the event. The National Cheerleaders Association canceled the rest of Saturday’s events. DALLAS – Two people knocked over “multiple poles” during a fight causing a loud noise and panic inside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Saturday afternoon, Dallas police said. What we know The convention center is hosting the NCA All-Star National Championship this weekend. In a statement, Dallas police said the noise of the poles being knocked down caused a panic inside the building and people to start rushing outside “in a stampede.” Authorities said no shooting occurred. Video sent to FOX 4 shows several people running from the area. The rush of people caused multiple non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the chaos, police said. Dallas police set up a family reunification center at 400 Lamar Street. The incident prompted the National Cheerleaders Association to cancel the rest of Saturday’s event. What they’re saying Varsity Brands, the company behind the NCA, released the following statement about the incident: “Earlier today, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center was evacuated as a precaution based on reports of a safety concern. NCA security officials immediately began working with the Dallas Police Department to quickly investigate, which found that the incident was triggered by an altercation between two attendees, which led to panic and multiple non-life-threatening injuries in the aftermath. We want to thank the Dallas Police Department for their help assessing and controlling the situation as well as the first responders who assisted those impacted. “As a precaution, we suspended activities for today and will continue to work with event staff and local authorities to ensure a safe environment for our athletes to finish competing when we resume tomorrow.” What we don’t know Police have not said if anyone was arrested for the fight. The NCA has not announced a revised schedule for the events that were canceled Saturday afternoon. Live Updates 3:41 p.m. – Dallas police said a fight between two people led to poles being knocked down and a panic inside the convention center. They said multiple people were hurt during the chaos but none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. 2:45 p.m. – DART is resuming normal train operations. They’re warning of possible delays to the regular schedule. 2:35 p.m. – Dallas Police confirmed there is no active shooter at the convention center. 2:15 p.m. – The National Cheerleaders Association says competition has been suspended for the rest of the day. DART says that passengers may experience delays due to police activity in the area. This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 4 for updates. The Source Information on the the incident at the convention center came from Dallas police. Information on the cancelation of Saturday’s events came from the Nation Cheerleaders Association. Source link #Fight #Kay #Bailey #Hutchison #Convention #Center #chaos #suspension #NCA #cheer #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful – The Associated Press Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful – The Associated Press Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump’s bid to oust him was unlawful The Associated PressFederal judge rules Trump’s firing of head of special counsel was unlawful, will maintain his job Fox NewsJudge says Trump cannot fire head of independent watchdog agency The Washington PostJudge rules that Trump’s firing of whistleblower office chief was unlawful CBS NewsFederal Judge Says Trump Exceeded Authority in Firing Head of Watchdog Agency Democracy Docket Source link #Judge #rules #watchdog #agency #job #Trump039s #bid #oust #unlawful #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Zulu King Misuzulu’s love life shocks South Africa as he opts for divorce Zulu King Misuzulu’s love life shocks South Africa as he opts for divorce Getty Images The love life of South Africa’s Zulu king has the country agog – and has scandalised his socially conservative subjects as he messes with tradition by seeking a divorce. Polygamy is part of Zulu culture, but King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has taken the unusual step of going to court to divorce his first wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela. “Everyone was puzzled. People were not expecting the king to go so far as to file for divorce,” Prof Gugu Mazibuko, a cultural expert at South Africa’s University of Johannesburg, told the BBC. “In Zulu culture, there is no divorce. You are not supposed to chase away your wife,” she said. Regarded as the “lion of the nation”, the Zulu king is the custodian of age-old traditions that place marriage and polygamy at the heart of royal success. His role within South Africa may only be ceremonial, but he remains hugely influential, with a yearly government-funded budget of several million dollars. The monarch – who grew up in neighbouring Eswatini, studied in the US and came to the throne in 2021 – seems to court controversy. His coronation was challenged in court by his elder half-brother, who has been trying to snatch the crown from him. His second marriage appears to be shaky, his attempt to take a third wife hit the buffers and there are also reports of another dalliance with a young princess. However, the 50-year-old’s troubled personal life used to be discussed in hushed tones – that is until he filed divorce papers in December. Prof Mazibuko acknowledged one Zulu monarch in the 20th Century had divorced one of his queens, but it had been a “top royal secret”, given royal divorce is not the norm. “If a marriage does not work out, the wife will still live in the king’s homestead. She will be given her own space. She will not have a relationship with the king, but she and her children will be well-cared for.” KwaZulu-Natal government/Facebook The king may have “postponed” his wedding to his third bride Nomzamo Myeni, but the couple appeared together last week at a state function It was just before his accession to the throne – following the sudden death of his father and mother four years ago – that the then-Prince Misuzulu married Ntokozo Mayisela. The two were already a couple and had two children together, but according to another cultural expert, Prof Musa Xulu of the University of Zululand, the decision to marry appeared be be hurried. “It seems as though he felt he could not be a king without a wife,” he told the BBC. Queen kaMayisela came from an “ordinary family” – as many of the wives of Zulu kings do – in a small mining town in KwaZulu-Natal province. It was as a cabaret singer performing at a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban that she caught the royal eye, the academic said. Her senior status in the family was made clear at the king’s state coronation in December 2022 when she sat by his side. But her position is now under threat, with the monarch saying in court papers that they have not lived as husband and wife for at least year and their marriage has irretrievably broken down. The palace followed this by sending out invitations for the king’s wedding to a new bride, Nomzamo Myeni, set to take place in late January. The bride-price, known as lobola, had already been paid in cattle – a prized asset in Zulu culture. Queen kaMayisela did not take any of this lying down, instituting separate court action to halt the wedding, which was postponed as a result. Her argument was that the king – known to his subjects as “Ingonyama”, meaning Lion – would be committing the offence of “bigamy” without first “converting” his civil marriage to her into a traditional Zulu marriage. But the judge threw out her case, saying she had had a “turnaround” in attitude as she had already agreed her husband could take other wives. He noted the monarch had already done so – marrying Nozizwe kaMulela, the MD of Eswatini Bank, in 2022. Supplied Nozizwe kaMulela, a high-powered banker from Eswatini, is deemed a good political match by some Prof Mazibuko explained that polygamy was not initially part of Zulu culture, in fact the first two kings were bachelors. But it was embraced by their successors – King Misuzulu is the ninth monarch of the Zulu nation – as a way of building allies. Queen kaMulela comes from an influential family in Eswatini and the marriage was apparently arranged to strengthen the ties between the royal families. Yet it is unclear whether the pair are still in a relationship, as the high-powered banker has not been spotted at Zulu cultural events for a while – with speculation their final marriage rituals have not been completed. The current king’s various marriage problems seem to stem from the fact that tradition has not been properly followed. In the case of the first wife, he opted for a modern-day marriage, without a traditional wedding. “For a marriage to be perfected under Zulu custom, there has to be a public gathering, with song and dance,” Prof Xulu said. “You, as the bride, must lead with a solo song and the bride-maids dance with you, and you carry a spear which you give to the king – and then there is no going back.” Getty Images Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela, who did not have a customary Zulu wedding, is now facing divorce in court This has left Queen kaMayisela without the protection of tradition – and only the offer of monthly maintenance of $1,100 (£850) for a year, though she was likely to demand more before returning to the life of a commoner, Prof Xulu said. In the case of the second wife, the academic said lobola had been paid in January 2022, but royal insiders suggest the king felt “those who went to pay didn’t have the authority to do so” – plus this union has not been marked with a public ceremony. The fortunes of the would-be third wife, Nomzamo Myeni, remain unclear as the king failed to marry her in January despite the court giving the go-ahead. Prof Xulu said that in Zulu culture a “postponed” marriage usually never takes place. Though Ms Myeni is still being seen with the king, accompanying him to a state event last week where she was referred to as a queen, suggesting their wedding may take place once the king’s divorce goes through. Yet as a commoner she would bring no powerful connections with her, which may be why one of the monarch’s aides recently confirmed to local media there was “a new queen-to-be” – Sihle Mdluli, who hails from the royal family of a small ethnic group in South Africa. Supplied Unlike the king’s other love interests, Sihle Mdluli is of royal blood The aide suggested she might be named “the mother of the nation” – a title that would make her the most senior queen with her children likely heirs. But Prof Xulu said he would not be surprised if that wedding also failed to take place, as the king’s relationships all seemed to run into trouble. “I am not sure whether he was ready to be king, and whether he has good advisers,” the academic said. He pointed out that the monarch had also been behaving erratically in his public life, sacking several senior officials in his retinue. On top of this, he has installed himself as the chairman of the board of a financially lucrative land trust, of which he is the sole trustee. The trust was controversially established shortly before South Africa became a democracy in 1994, giving it control of about 2.8 million hectares (seven million acres) of land in KwaZulu-Natal. King Misuzulu has also suspended all members of the board, bar one, accusing them of being uncooperative. He did this against the advice of the government, which pointed out that as chairman he would be required to account to parliament about the trust’s operations – something that would not be in keeping with his status as a constitutional monarch. The dispute remains unresolved, giving the government a major political headache as it tries to avoid going head-to-head with the king. AFP King Misuzulu has been facing a challenge to his crown from his elder half-brother Prof Xulu said he would not be surprised if at some point a powerful rival faction within the royal family launched a fresh bid to dethrone him by asking the courts to rule that he is not “fit and proper” to be king. The monarch’s half-brother, Prince Simakade Zulu, who is the late king’s eldest son, has long coveted the crown, but his backers were outmanoeuvred by Misuzulu’s allies in succession discussions. President Ramaphosa later gave Misuzulu a “certificate of recognition”, paving the way for him to be funded by the government. But Prince Simakade’s supporters did not give up – going to the High Court to declare his state coronation “unlawful” – and won. The court ruled that President Ramaphosa had failed to comply with the law, which required him to order an investigation into objections to Misuzulu’s accession. The status quo remains, pending the outcome of an appeal. The scandals over King Misuzulu’s private life – especially his divorce – have the potential to weaken his position should it come to another tussle for the crown. Though Prof Mazibuko noted there had always been fierce competition for the Zulu crown – except these days it takes place in court instead of a bloody battlefield. “He is not the first king to go through a lot,” she said. “I hope he survives, and everything settles down.” You may also be interested in:Getty Images/BBC Source link #Zulu #King #Misuzulus #love #life #shocks #South #Africa #opts #divorce Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Police investigating ram raid incident at Jandakot scooter store Police investigating ram raid incident at Jandakot scooter store Police are appealing for information regarding the ram raid of a scooter shop in Jandakot overnight. The incident took place just after 4am. A car drove into the front of the commercial premises, causing extensive damage to the glass doors. Camera IconRam Raid Jandakot Scooter Shop. Picture 7NEWS Credit: 7NEWS An e-Scooter was stolen from inside but was then found abandoned in a nearby car park a short time later. Investigations are continuing and Fremantle Detectives have urged anyone with any information relating to this incident, or with any CCTV or dashcam who may have been in the area around the time of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au Source link #Police #investigating #ram #raid #incident #Jandakot #scooter #store Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Should You Buy American Express While It’s Below $300? Should You Buy American Express While It’s Below $300? American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a top company within the financial services industry that has found lasting success. This has propelled its share price, which has risen 268% in the past decade. Including the dividend, the stock has produced a market-beating total return of 326%. Should investors buy this leading credit card and payments business while its shares trade just below $300 (as of Feb. 24)? Investors should consider the bull and bear arguments before making a decision that could impact their portfolios. One of the top reasons investors should consider buying American Express is its wide economic moat. This means the company possesses sustainable competitive strengths that allow it to keep rivals at bay. One area to pay attention to is Amex’s powerful brand, which holds tremendous value in the financial services industry. It offers premium credit cards that often come with high annual fees and impressive perks and rewards, which attracts a more affluent customer base. These people generally have greater spending power, making Amex a partner of choice for various airlines and hotels, for example. As of Dec. 31, there were 146 million American Express cards active across the globe. These are accepted by about 90 million merchants worldwide. At a high level, this two-sided platform creates a network effect in which more users on each side immediately increase the value Amex provides. This setup is virtually impossible for anyone else to replicate. Besides the company’s durable competitive advantages, investors will also appreciate American Express’ growth trajectory. Payment volume and revenue continue to increase at healthy rates. It’s worth pointing out that Gen-Z and Millennial consumers are registering faster spending growth than older generations. The business is doing a great job of bringing on these younger consumers, which bodes well for future success as their spending power increases over time. Generating profits also isn’t a problem. The business put up a net profit margin of 15% in 2024. Operating a scaled platform can be very lucrative. What’s more, Amex has figured out how to approve customers and take on credit risk in a very profitable manner. This is demonstrated by its industry-leading charge-off rate. As previously alluded to, American Express is a wonderful business. Even the great Warren Buffett thinks so, as Berkshire Hathaway remains a large shareholder. However, this doesn’t mean investors should immediately rush to buy the stock. Story Continues There’s one clear reason to be bearish right now. That’s the valuation. As of this writing, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.1. This represents a premium to the trailing five- and 10-year averages, and it has climbed notably in the past several months. It’s clear that the market has become more bullish on the business, which makes sense given its strong financial performance. Some investors might not think the valuation is a deal-breaker. After all, this is an outstanding company with a wide moat and impressive long-term revenue and profit growth. That means the stock deserves a closer look at the minimum. However, I adopt a totally different perspective. My investing strategy centers on finding stocks that I believe can outperform the broader S&P 500 over the next three to five years. To its credit, Amex has done exactly this in the past three and five years. However, the current valuation looks too rich to me. And this prevents me from wanting to initiate a new position in the stock. Maybe if the P/E multiple contracted toward the mid-teens level, I’d be much more interested in buying shares. 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More than a thousand people protest Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Vermont – VTDigger More than a thousand people protest Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Vermont – VTDigger More than a thousand people protest Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Vermont VTDiggerJD Vance receives ice-cold reception as family arrives for Vermont skiing vacation YahooJD Vance’s visit to Vermont ski resort interrupted by pro-Ukraine demonstrators after Zelenskyy exchange Fox NewsProtestors organize in Waitsfield against vice presidential visit WCAX Source link #thousand #people #protest #Vice #President #Vances #visit #Vermont #VTDigger Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]