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Locked in a Jungle Camp, Migrants Deported to Panama Face Uncertain Future – The New York Times Locked in a Jungle Camp, Migrants Deported to Panama Face Uncertain Future – The New York Times Locked in a Jungle Camp, Migrants Deported to Panama Face Uncertain Future The New York TimesPanama government official describes his country’s role in Trump’s immigration crackdown PBS NewsHourExplaining Panama’s “reverse migration” phenomenon and why officials point to Trump’s policies CBS NewsSpurned by the US, some migrants are returning to South America on boat CNN Source link #Locked #Jungle #Camp #Migrants #Deported #Panama #Face #Uncertain #Future #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Craig O’Donoghue: In league of copycats, Fremantle Dockers follow own unique path in premiership pursuit Craig O’Donoghue: In league of copycats, Fremantle Dockers follow own unique path in premiership pursuit Fremantle will enter 2025 talking up their premiership dream, with a stack of players on long term deals including two star ruckmen,and a coach about to move to an employment agreement. They’re being different. Source link #Craig #ODonoghue #league #copycats #Fremantle #Dockers #follow #unique #path #premiership #pursuit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers – CBS News Watch CBS News A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration’s firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. Charlie D’Agata reports on another Pentagon purge that could be even more alarming. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Pentagon #firings #expand #top #military #lawyers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Employees at Modesto company seek nearly $629K from owner in unpaid wages. More come forward Employees at Modesto company seek nearly $629K from owner in unpaid wages. More come forward When Araceli Lopez noticed her father, Arturo, would come home from work without his paycheck, she started to worry. The 39-year-old and her mother imagined the worst. Was he living a double life? Was he secretly spending his money somewhere? She decided to follow him to work one day to see what was going on. When she finally confronted him, he told her he was getting paid half in cash and half in checks that bounced. “My dad never lied to us. He was always saying the truth,” Lopez said. Arturo Lopez is one of several former employees of Martinez Pallet Services who have accused the company and its owner, Jose De Jesus Mora-Martinez, of years-long wage theft. Lopez alone said he is owed $109,646 in unpaid wages and penalties in the four years he worked at the company. Since August, more former employees have come forward, filing formal wage theft claims with the Labor Commissioner’s Office. In total, nine employees are seeking $628,695 in unpaid wages from Martinez Pallet Services. The company has since filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and submitted a reorganization plan, laying out how it intends to continue operating while paying off its debts. Under the plan, Martinez Pallet Services will remain in business and repay creditors—including former employees claiming wage theft—over the next five years, relying on its operational profits to meet those obligations and avoid liquidation. The workers, through the help of the North Valley Labor Federation, have rejected the plan, claiming it is unfeasible and fails to account for the company’s “significant civil liabilities resulting from its ongoing and willful pattern of labor law violations.” At a U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing Feb. 20, the former employees urged Judge Ronald H. Sargis to clarify the timeline of their case and asked for assistance. Some shared how they’ve struggled to find work since leaving the company. Because the former employees rejected the initial reorganization plan, a revised plan is not expected until June or July. An attorney representing Martinez Pallet Services said that, due to the active bankruptcy filing, the company is reserving comment at this time. “We’re keeping the people on track. But again, nothing in the court system moves rapidly,” Sargis told the group. He also suggested the former employees consider finding an attorney and splitting the cost among themselves. Will Kelly, executive director of the Northern Valley Labor Federation, said they are working to secure legal representation, but finding an attorney has been challenging. Few lawyers specialize in cases like this, and those who do can be costly. The workers are hoping to find an attorney willing to take the case pro bono. “I know it’s taking so long, and I hope everyone’s really proud of what you all have accomplished, like sticking with this, working as a team. If it wasn’t for what you all have done, they would have just skated through this,” Kelly told the group in the NVLF office after the Feb. 20 hearing. “They’d have their plan confirmed. They’d be onto the next thing, they’d be stealing from more people.” Caitlin Vega, general counsel for the California Federation of Labor Unions, submitted a letter in January expressing support for the workers and accusing Jose Martinez of committing widespread violations of state labor law, including the misclassification of workers as independent contractors. “In addition to penalties available for unpaid wages, Labor Code Section 226.8 also provides penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for employers engaging in a pattern and practice of willful misclassification,” reads the letter. Vega’s letter was included in the objection exhibits filed with the court. More employees continue to file claims, including some as recently as February. One such employee, Felipe Barcenas Zuniga, alleges he was fired in retaliation for requesting his overdue paycheck. He also claims he was never informed that he was classified as an independent contractor, as he does not operate an independent pallet-making business. Another employee, Ismael Peres, claimed Martinez offered him a notarized letter promising to pay off his claim in $1,000 weekly installments if he withdrew his claim from bankruptcy. Martinez never provided him with a copy of the letter or made any payments, Peres stated. Kelly said some of the workers, for immigration reasons, have trouble finding other jobs. He said he believes Martinez knows that and preys upon it. Lopez noted that many of those Martinez has exploited are older individuals who never refused to work overtime, even in harsh weather conditions with some of the work being done outside. Worker experiences Lopez said her father used to spoil her mother, but that’s no longer the case. As much as she tries to support her parents, she also has two daughters of her own to care for. Martinez “put my family in a bad situation, and I hate him for this. I really do hate him. Like, how can he harm somebody like that? How can he harm so many families?” she said. Sergio Larios began working at Martinez Pallet in February 2020. By March 2023, he started noticing that his pay became inconsistent. He said he would confront Martinez, but each time he was given an excuse. As a result, Larios maxed out two credit cards and drained his savings to cover his living expenses. Fortunately, he was eventually able to find a new job and regain control of his finances. However, the experience has made it difficult for him to trust future employers. Many of his former coworkers are still struggling to find work, he said. “Something else that’s really important that I want to see come out of this is that he doesn’t do this to anyone else. That would be very important for this case,” Larios said in Spanish, through an interpreter. Felicitas Molinas said she has been unable to find another job since leaving and is on the brink of losing her home. In the meantime, her children have been helping support her as she continues to search for work. She noted that applying for jobs online has been a challenge for her. “I’m used to paper applications, and I would go in and ask for one, fill it out and wait for a call. But it’s not like that anymore, and that’s difficult for me,” Molina said through an interpreter. She said she had been hearing about people not getting paid for some time, with checks bouncing regularly. From this experience, she’s learned the importance of coming together, finding support and staying united. She remains hopeful that former employees eventually will get the money they are owed. Pedro Davalos said there were times when he would receive consistent pay, followed by stretches with no payments at all. After leaving, he found work driving trucks for a tomato company, but only seasonally. Diana Diaz, lead organizer of NVLF, asked if his perspective had changed now that he had learned more about his rights as a worker. “Yeah, I won’t be working with Jose Martinez anymore,” Davalos said, through an interpreter. The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office told The Bee on Friday that the matter has since been referred to its Bureau of Investigations. Source link #Employees #Modesto #company #seek #629K #owner #unpaid #wages Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Blake Lively’s Subpoena for Justin Baldoni Team’s Phone Records – Hollywood Reporter Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Blake Lively’s Subpoena for Justin Baldoni Team’s Phone Records – Hollywood Reporter Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Blake Lively’s Subpoena for Justin Baldoni Team’s Phone Records Hollywood ReporterBlake Lively shut down by judge in Justin Baldoni case for ‘overly intrusive’ request Fox News‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit: Judge Issues Mixed Ruling in Blake Lively’s Subpoena for 2 Years of Justin Baldoni Team’s Phone Records VarietyJudge calls Blake Lively’s subpoenas for Justin Baldoni’s phone records ‘overly intrusive’ YahooWhy Blake Lively Just Hired a CIA Alum Amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle – E! Online E! NEWS Source link #Court #Issues #Mixed #Ruling #Blake #Livelys #Subpoena #Justin #Baldoni #Teams #Phone #Records #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Second “what did you do last week” email goes out to some federal workers, sources say Second “what did you do last week” email goes out to some federal workers, sources say Washington — Some federal workers received another email late Friday asking them to provide five bullet points of what they accomplished in the past week, sources confirmed to CBS News. The email shown to CBS News instructed federal workers to “please reply to this email with approx. 5 bullets describing what you accomplished last week and cc your manager.” It also indicated that such an edict would continue. “Going forward, please complete the above task each week by Mondays at 11:59pmET,” the email read. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Energy and the Treasury Department were among the agencies that received it. However, unlike the first such email circulated to the federal workforce last week, it allowed employees who deal with sensitive information to opt out of a full response. “Please do not send links, attachments, or any classified/sensitive information,” the email read. “If all of your activities are classified or sensitive, please write ‘All of my activities are sensitive.'” Earlier Friday, sources familiar with the directive confirmed to CBS News the new email was expected to come from individual federal agencies, not the Office of Personnel Management, as was the case with the emails sent last week. That government-wide directive caused confusion as to whether a response was required — and the possible ramifications of not answering. With this new round of emails, OPM advised agencies to send the messages themselves, and each department has the discretion to decide whether to do so, sources told CBS News earlier Friday. The emails are part of a strategy to have agencies account for their employees’ work each week and report it back to the government’s human resources agency, though no decision has been made about whether the messages will go out weekly, the sources said. In addition to the individual agencies deciding whether to send the emails, each will decide how long their workforces have to respond and the consequences of not replying, CBS News learned. Since returning to the White House, President Trump has made reducing the size of the federal government a key part of his second-term agenda. He tasked Elon Musk to lead the cost-cutting effort through the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency, though the billionaire is not the administrator of the task force. The White House confirmed earlier this week that Amy Gleason, who worked at the U.S. Digital Service, the precursor to DOGE, is its acting administrator. But Musk and his team have roiled the federal government with their initiative; as thousands of probationary federal workers were fired, DOGE employees have sought access to departments’ data systems housing sensitive information and work at some independent agencies has ground to a halt. Their actions have sparked numerous lawsuits, and on Thursday, a federal judge in California found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful. The initial round of emails sent to the federal workforce last Saturday came from OPM with the subject line “What did you do last week?” It directed recipients to reply with five examples of what they accomplished in the prior week and include their bosses in the response. Government employees had until 11:59 p.m. Monday to answer and were told not to “send any classified information, links, or attachments.” Musk had initially warned on social media that a failure to respond “will be taken as a resignation,” but several agencies, including the FBI and Departments of State, Homeland Security and Defense, told their employees to ignore the request. OPM then told human resources officials from departments Monday that it was up to each agency to decide how they would handle the emails to their workers. But a memo also sent Monday to agency leaders that sought to provide guidance on the government-wide “what did you do last week” email said responses should be directed to department leadership, with a copy going to OPM. It said “agencies should review responses and evaluate nonresponses.” The memo did not mention the directions given by department heads that instructed their workforce not to reply. Roughly 1 million federal workers responded to the first “what did you do last week” email. Mr. Trump said during a Cabinet meeting Wednesday that those who didn’t reply “are on the bubble” and said his administration wasn’t “thrilled” about the non-responses. “Maybe they’re going to be gone, maybe they’re not around, maybe they have other jobs,” the president said. More from CBS News Source link #week #email #federal #workers #sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

******** says Pope Francis has ‘isolated’ breathing crisis ******** says Pope Francis has ‘isolated’ breathing crisis Pope Francis has an “isolated breathing crisis” in hospital, the ******** says, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. Francis, 88, has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for two weeks after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Health crisis in ******** City “This afternoon … the Holy Father experienced an isolated bronchospasm crisis,” said the latest detailed update about the pontiff’s condition. The Pope, it said, also had “an episode of vomiting with aspiration and a sudden worsening of the respiratory condition”. He then received the help of “non-invasive mechanical ventilation,” it said. Francis, said the statement, “has remained alert and well-oriented” and is continuing his treatments. Friday’s news followed three days of more positive updates, with the ******** saying previously that the Pope had been showing a “slight improvement” as he fights what has been termed a “complex” infection caused by two or more microorganisms. A ******** official, who did not wish to be named because he was not authorised to discuss the Pope’s health, said the Pope’s breathing issue on Friday did not last a long time. His doctors are expected to take 24-48 hours to evaluate how the episode will impact the state of his clinical condition, the official said. The Pope has not been listed in critical condition for the past two days. The ******** has not said how long the Pope will remain in hospital but it announced on Friday that Francis would not lead the annual Church service next week to open the Christian season of Lent. The March 5 service, known as Ash Wednesday, starts the 40-day ******* leading up to Easter Sunday. It will instead be entrusted to a senior ******** official. Francis, who has been pontiff since 2013 and is often described as working himself to exhaustion, has continued leading the ******** from the hospital. Staff appointments requiring his approval are announced daily. On Friday, the ******** released a papal letter to participants in a Church training course in Rome, which was signed by Francis with a note to say it was sent “from Gemelli hospital”. Cardinal Michael Czerny, head of the ********’s development office, said in an interview with Italy’s La Stampa newspaper that Francis was getting better, albeit “slower than what we would like”. Francis has suffered several bouts of ill health over the past two years. He is prone to lung infections because he developed pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed. Double pneumonia is a serious infection of both lungs that can inflame and scar them, making it difficult to breathe. The ******** said Francis suffered a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” last Saturday but there have been no repeats. Source link #******** #Pope #Francis #isolated #breathing #crisis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bleach: Brave Souls is hosting new campaigns to earn in-game and real-world rewards Bleach: Brave Souls is hosting new campaigns to earn in-game and real-world rewards X campaign will provide wallpapers and physical print sets as a reward Log in to earn a 6-star summons ticket The Japanese Parasol Zenith Summons: Fleeting Dawn is live until March 15th KLab Inc has announced a special gift campaign for Bleach: Brave Souls, celebrating the release of new 5-star characters, Shinji Hirako, Riruka Dokugamine, and Momo Hinamori in the Japanese Parasol Zenith Summons: Fleeting Dawn. You can participate in this limited-time event to receive exclusive smartphone wallpapers as well as a photo print set featuring these characters. The Bleach: Brave Souls Photo Print X Campaign Round 1 runs until March 8th. To participate, you need to follow the official Bleach: Brave Souls X account and post using the campaign’s hashtags. In addition to downloading wallpapers, 30 lucky winners will be selected to receive a physical photo print set of Shinji, Riruka, and Momo. During the campaign, you can also earn a Choose a 6-star Summons Ticket by logging in for a total of seven days between March 8th and 31st. This ticket allows you to summon 6-star versions of characters featured in the campaign, offering you an opportunity to strengthen your roster with high-tier units. Furthermore, the Japanese Parasol Zenith Summons: Fleeting Dawn will be available through March 15th, featuring exclusive versions of Shinji Hirako, Riruka Dokugamine, and Momo Hinamori, dressed in elegant kimonos. Wondering how these new characters stack up? Here’s our Bleach Brave Souls tier list of the best heroes! The draw rate for 5-star characters is set at 6%, and on Step 25 of the 10x Summons, you will receive a Choose a New 5-star Character Summons Ticket (Fleeting Dawn), ensuring you win one of the newly introduced characters. Participate in the campaign and get your hands on these new characters by downloading Bleach: Brave Souls by clicking on your preferred link below. It is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Visit the official website for more information. You can also follow the official Facebook page to stay updated on all the latest developments. Source link #Bleach #Brave #Souls #hosting #campaigns #earn #ingame #realworld #rewards Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 28, 2025: Lowest rates all year Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 28, 2025: Lowest rates all year Mortgage rates are the lowest they’ve been all year. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate has dropped 15 basis points since early January and is now 6.76%. The 15-year fixed interest rate is down 19 basis points since the beginning of the year and is 5.94%. Home loan rates tend to follow the 10-year Treasury yield, which has been decreasing for the last week and a half. Economists don’t expect mortgage interest rates to fall substantially in 2025, so it could be good to take advantage of the slight decrease in interest rates we’re experiencing now. Dig deeper: Is 2025 a good time to buy a house? Have questions about buying, owning, or selling a house? Submit your question to Yahoo’s panel of Realtors using this Google form. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.31% 20-year fixed: 5.96% 15-year fixed: 5.61% 5/1 ARM: 6.55% 7/1 ARM: 6.25% 30-year VA: 5.74% 15-year VA: 5.21% 5/1 VA: 5.92% Remember, these are the national averages and rounded to the nearest hundredth. Learn more: Should you lock in a mortgage rate? These are today’s mortgage refinance rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.34% 20-year fixed: 6.04% 15-year fixed: 5.62% 5/1 ARM: 6.70% 7/1 ARM: 6.77% 30-year VA: 5.75% 15-year VA: 5.46% 5/1 VA: 6.06% 30-year FHA: 6.06% Again, the numbers provided are national averages rounded to the nearest hundredth. Mortgage refinance rates are often higher than rates when you buy a house, although that’s not always the case. Learn more: Want to refinance your mortgage? Here are 7 home refinance options. Your mortgage rate plays a large role in how much your monthly payment will be. Other factors that impact your monthly payment are your down payment, which type of loan you get, and whether you need mortgage insurance. If you want to see how much house you can afford — regarding both home price and monthly payments — use our free Yahoo Finance home affordability calculator. A mortgage interest rate is a fee for borrowing money from your lender, expressed as a percentage. You can choose from two types of rates: fixed or adjustable. A fixed-rate mortgage locks in your rate for the entire life of your loan. For example, if you get a 30-year mortgage with a 6% interest rate, your rate will stay at 6% for the entire 30 years unless you refinance or sell. An adjustable-rate mortgage locks in your rate for a predetermined amount of time and then changes it periodically. Let’s say you get a 7/1 ARM with an introductory rate of 6%. Your rate would be 6% for the first seven years, then the rate would increase or decrease once per year for the last 23 years of your term. Whether your rate goes up or down depends on several factors, such as the economy and housing market. At the beginning of your mortgage term, most of your monthly payment goes toward interest. Your monthly payment toward mortgage principal and interest stays the same throughout the years — however, less and less of your payment goes toward interest, and more goes toward the mortgage principal or the amount you originally borrowed. Learn more: Adjustable-rate vs. fixed-rate mortgages A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is a good choice if you want a lower mortgage payment and the predictability that comes with having a fixed rate. Just know that your rate will be higher than if you choose a shorter term and will result in paying significantly more in interest over the years. You might like a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage if you want to pay off your home loan quickly and save money on interest. These shorter terms come with lower interest rates, and since you’re cutting your repayment time in half, you’ll save a lot in interest in the long run. But you’ll need to be sure you can comfortably afford the higher monthly payments that come with 15-year terms. Read more: How to decide between a 15-year and 30-year fixed-rate mortgage Typically, an adjustable-rate mortgage could be good if you plan to sell before the introductory rate ******* ends. Adjustable rates usually start lower than fixed rates, then your rate will change after a predetermined amount of time. However, 5/1 and 7/1 ARM rates have similar to (or even higher than) 30-year fixed rates recently. Before getting an ARM just for a lower rate, compare your rate options from term to term and lender to lender. Mortgage rates have been inching down for six weeks. The decreases are relatively minor overall, though this week’s declines are the more noteworthy than usual. Mortgage rates probably won’t plummet in the first half of 2025. Inflation is up, and it’s unlikely the Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate at its March meeting. Interest rates will probably be down by the end of the year, but any downturns will be gradual. Read more: When will the housing market ****** again? According to Freddie Mac, the national average 30-year mortgage rate is down nine basis points from last week to 6.76%, and the average 15-year mortgage rate has decreased by 10 basis points to 5.94%. According to their February housing forecasts, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) expects the 30-year mortgage rate to end 2025 at 6.50%, and Fannie Mae predicts it will land at 6.60%. Mortgage rates could increase here and there in 2025, but there’s a good chance they will actually decrease by the end of the year. Source link #Mortgage #refinance #rates #today #February #Lowest #rates #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump takes seized boxes back to Florida on Air Force One – CNN Trump takes seized boxes back to Florida on Air Force One – CNN Trump takes seized boxes back to Florida on Air Force One CNNTrump Celebrates Return of Classified Documents: ‘Justice Finally Won Out’ NewsweekTrump staffers load boxes of items seized by FBI in 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid onto Air Force One Fox NewsFBI returns materials seized at Mar-a-Lago to Trump, White House says The Washington Post Source link #Trump #takes #seized #boxes #Florida #Air #Force #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GWM Australia not worried about rival ******** brands GWM Australia not worried about rival ******** brands GWM says it wants to be the leading ******** auto brand in Australia, but it doesn’t want any of those rivals to fail. Source link #GWM #Australia #worried #rival #******** #brands Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This smart baby monitor with dual mode and enhanced alerts from Momcozy will give new parents peace of mind This smart baby monitor with dual mode and enhanced alerts from Momcozy will give new parents peace of mind A good baby monitor is your link to your child when you can’t be close. You want to choose one that will ensure your baby is safe, whether they’re sleeping soundly in their crib or enjoying playtime with the nanny while you’re away from home. Thankfully, modern tech has provided new solutions to age-old problems, and checking in on your child is easier than ever thanks to high-tech baby monitors like the Momcozy 5-inch Dual-Mode Smart Baby Monitor. The dual-mode baby monitor can be paired with the app and a dedicated parent unit, keeping you in the know and your baby in sight. Peace of mind for new parents (Image credit: Momcozy) A new baby in the house is life-altering, and it can be scary to leave your little one alone in their room at night, even when you’re in desperate need of sleep. A smart monitor from Momcozy can help you relax when your baby sleeps by providing useful, nonintrusive, smart features that keep you informed about your little one’s well-being. Nobody wants to wake a sleeping baby, but parents need to be reassured they’re safe and made aware when their needs change. Baby monitors from Momcozy offer useful alerts for smart features like real-time motion and cry detection, so you know when your little one stirs from their slumber. These alerts help you to stay one step ahead of your baby’s needs, keeping them safe from potential dangers. It’s recommended that parents lay their babies down to sleep on their backs, but that doesn’t mean your little inchworm can’t figure out how to get themselves in other positions once they’ve been laid down. The 5-inch Dual Mode Smart Baby Monitor from Momcozy features unique smart detection technology that can detect all of your baby’s movements and even offers cry detection. Paired with the dedicated parent unit the cry detection and top-tier movement detection functionality, you can check in on your baby as they sleep and ensure you know that your baby is safe when it matters the most. Paired with the Momcozy app’s instant alerts, the Momcozy Dual Mode Smart Baby Monitor ensures your little one’s safety and gives you peace of mind. Keeping toddlers safe (Image credit: Momcozy) Watching our little ones grow is one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also be incredibly stressful. There’s nothing quite like waking in the middle of the night to find your newly mobile toddler standing at your bedside when you thought they were safely in their crib. That’s where this Momcozy monitor’s Danger Zone alert comes in handy. It offers an instant app notification to let you know when your little Houdini has escaped the crib and may be wandering the halls of your home. Danger Zone alerts aren’t just great for keeping your child safe at night. They can also be used to designate safe play spaces for your toddler during the day, like a sandbox in the backyard or a playroom in the house. Using this monitor, your toddler can enjoy some important independent playtime, and you can focus on getting through chores or catching a much-needed moment for yourself without worrying that your little one is getting into something they shouldn’t. It takes a village (Image credit: Momcozy) Raising babies is hard work, but it’s made easier when there are helping hands. Sometimes we need to leave the little ones with Grandma, Auntie, or even a friendly neighborhood teenager who babysits. Having a smart monitor that only connects to your smartphone would be limiting. The Momcozy 5-inch Dual-Mode Smart Baby Monitor allows you to share video access with up to 20 friends and family members, ensuring that the village that helps raise your baby is just as connected as you are. Creating a connected network for safety and security (Image credit: Momcozy) With this monitor, you can create a smart network with optional Wi-Fi or non-Wi-Fi connected monitoring with advanced encryption so that you can control who connects to the video. This keeps you and your house safe and secure, while giving you and your loved ones the tools for peace of mind. The Momcozy 5-inch Dual-Mode Smart Baby Monitor is equipped with a 1080p resolution high-definition camera that captures crystal-clear video. The camera is also bolstered by superior night vision to ensure that video of your little one is just as clear at night as it is during the day. The parent unit uses a 5000mAh battery, giving the 5-inch screen over 10 hours of performance when the display is always on and up to 20 hours when set to its standard mode. You can be sure your monitor will last through the night while your little one is sleeping. (Image credit: Momcozy) We can’t all be with our little ones 24/7, and a baby monitor has become an essential purchase for parents. Parenting is a unique adventure for each person, but the desire to stay connected and to keep an eye on your baby’s safety is a universal one felt by working parents and stay-at-home parents alike. Whether you’re creating a baby registry for a new bundle of joy or need a new solution to keep your toddler safe, a smart baby monitor from Momcozy is the secure, reliable choice to keep you connected when it counts the most. 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Nvidia’s auto business doubled last quarter. Here’s why CEO Jensen Huang believes it’s just the beginning. Nvidia’s auto business doubled last quarter. Here’s why CEO Jensen Huang believes it’s just the beginning. Nvidia’s (NVDA) juggernaut Blackwell chip business, of course, gets all the headlines. But flying under the radar is Nvidia’s auto business, which is beginning to make some waves. And it’s just getting started. Case in point: “Fourth-quarter Automotive revenue was $570 million, up 27% from the previous quarter and up 103% from a year ago. Full-year revenue rose 55% to $1.7 billion,” Nvidia revealed in its latest earnings release on Wednesday night. “Nvidia’s automotive vertical revenue is expected to grow to approximately $5 billion this fiscal year,” Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said on the earnings conference call. Highway to billions? Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses participants at the keynote of CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2025. (Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) · NurPhoto via Getty Images Nvidia’s foray into the automotive sector is nothing new, but the drumbeat of news coming from the business has picked up recently. Take CES last month, for example, where the company highlighted the business. “In order to build a self-driving car, you need to train a mountain of data, video data,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview with Yahoo Finance from CES, explaining that Nvidia’s graphics chips can be used not just for video games, but for simulations to train autonomous vehicles. “If just right now where the self-driving car business is, if it’s already a $5 billion business for us, imagine how big it’s going to be when we have a hundred million new cars per year. A trillion miles driven per year. This is likely going to be one of the largest robotics industries in the world and one of the largest computing industries in the world,” Huang said. The company made a slew of news this quarter and at CES on the automotive front. NasdaqGS – Delayed Quote • USD At close: February 28 at 4:00:02 PM EST Nvidia announced that Toyota (TM) — the world’s largest automaker — will begin using the company’s DRIVE AGX Orin chip and the Nvidia DriveOS operating system to power advanced driver assistance features in its next-generation vehicles. Nvidia said ******* tire and auto supplier Continental and self-driving truck company Aurora (AUR) would also use Nvidia’s DRIVE hardware and DriveOS software in Aurora’s level 4 autonomous driving system, Aurora Driver. Continental and Aurora plan to bring autonomous trucks hauling freight to roads beginning in 2027. And Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group announced it would use Nvidia technologies to accelerate AV and robotics development, as well as smart factory initiatives. And those are just new updates. Nvidia chips are already used to power self-driving technologies at Mercedes (MGBAF), Volvo (VOLCAR-B.ST), China’s BYD (BYDDY), and device maker Foxconn, for example, and Nvidia chips power some of Tesla’s supercomputers too. Story Continues The confluence of supercomputing and robotics (like cars, for example) is one of the next big frontiers for AI. Huang calls it physical AI, or embodied AI, where physical objects harness AI to interact with the real world. Partnering: Co-founder, president and CEO of Nvidia Corporation Jensen Huang, left, shakes hands with Foxconn Chairman Young Liu during the Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD 23) at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) · ASSOCIATED PRESS “More than any other factor, the growing investor interest in embodied AI has been driven by recent advancements in genAI/supercomputing,” Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a research note in late January. Advancements in AI — whether inspired by OpenAI, DeepSeek, or others — will help the millions of vehicles around the globe that are using self-driving software, and likely powered by Nvidia’s Drive OS and hardware. While the future of autonomous and other physical AI will be exciting from a tech capabilities standpoint, it could also be lucrative for investors. “The [autonomous vehicle] revolution has arrived,” Huang said during his CES keynote. “I predict that this will likely be the first multitrillion-dollar robotics industry.” Pras Subramanian is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram. Click here for the latest stock market news and in-depth analysis, including events that move stocks Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance Source link #Nvidias #auto #business #doubled #quarter #Heres #CEO #Jensen #Huang #believes #beginning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump will sign order making English official language of the U.S. for first time – Axios Trump will sign order making English official language of the U.S. for first time – Axios Trump will sign order making English official language of the U.S. for first time AxiosTrump to sign order making English the official US language KFOX El PasoOpinion | There’s a reason the United States hasn’t had an official language The Washington PostTrump to sign order making English the official U.S. language CNBC Source link #Trump #sign #order #making #English #official #language #U.S #time #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A-League Men: Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic confident in Luke Amos and Nicholas Pennington midfield duo A-League Men: Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic confident in Luke Amos and Nicholas Pennington midfield duo Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic is comfortable with his first-choice midfield mix as it currently sits and believes Nicholas Pennington and new signing Luke Amos fit well together. Source link #ALeague #Men #Perth #Glory #coach #David #Zdrilic #confident #Luke #Amos #Nicholas #Pennington #midfield #duo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pills Found by Wife’s Body Identified Pills Found by Wife’s Body Identified Originally appeared on E! Online The investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa has yielded new findings. After the couple and one of their three dogs were found dead in their New Mexico home Feb. 26, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza offered new details about critical evidence in the case. Arakawa, 65, was found lying on the bathroom floor with a space heater and an open bottle of prescription medication nearby with pills “scattered on the counter-top,” per an affidavit for the search warrant obtained by NBC News Feb. 27. The medications taken from the home were an unspecified thyroid medication, the painkiller Tylenol and the blood pressure medication Diltiazem, according to the outlet. Investigators also collected records from MyQuest—an online health lab results portal—as well as a 2025 monthly planner and two green cellphones using the warrant. Earlier in the day, Mendoza stressed the significance of the pills amid the ongoing investigation, characterizing them as “something of concern.” For a look at Gene Hackman through the years, keep scrolling. (E!, NBC News and Today are all part of the NBCUniversal family.) More from E! Online “That’s obviously very important evidence at the scene,” he told Savannah Guthrie during an interview on Today. “That information was collected, that information was passed to the office of the medical investigator to help them make a determination. So we’re looking at that specifically and other medications that were possibly in the residence.” Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images The sheriff also noted that a full toxicology report “could take up to three months or even possibly longer” to complete, but added that his team is “hoping it comes sooner than later.” Meanwhile, authorities have ruled out the possibility that the couple and their dog died of carbon monoxide poisoning after both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for the substance, Mendoza said in a Feb. 28 press conference. However, he noted that police could revisit the cause if “there’s something else that comes back in the toxicology report.” For a look at Gene Hackman through the years, keep scrolling. (E!, NBC News and Today are all part of the NBCUniversal family.) 1965 Image/Getty Images 1969 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 1971 Getty Images 1974 Tony Korody/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images 1976 Fairchild Archive/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images 1986 Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 1988 Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 1988 Mario Ruiz/Getty Images 1989 Purschke/ullstein bild via Getty Images 1991 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 1992 Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 1993 Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images 1993 Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage 1993 Avalon/Getty Images 1995 TriStar Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images 1996 Ron Davis/Getty Images 1996 Jan Jarecki/Penske Media via Getty Images 2000 Tim Boyle/Newsmakers 2001 Takashi Seida/Heightened Productions Inc. via Getty Images 2001 LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP via Getty Images 2003 Vera Anderson/WireImage 2003 Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images 2005 Evan Agostini/Getty Images For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Source link #Pills #Wifes #Body #Identified Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump, Zelenskiy did not sign minerals deal, White House says – Reuters.com Trump, Zelenskiy did not sign minerals deal, White House says – Reuters.com Trump, Zelenskiy did not sign minerals deal, White House says Reuters.comUkrainians Blindsided by Deal’s Breakdown and by Trump’s Actions The New York TimesTrump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal The Associated PressTrump says a minerals deal with Ukraine is worth billions. It might not be as valuable as he hopes CNBCTop Zelensky adviser pushed for Oval Office mineral deal signing — against Trump envoy Kellogg’s advice New York Post Source link #Trump #Zelenskiy #sign #minerals #deal #White #House #Reuters.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Former Brisbane basketball coach hit with additional child ******* assault charges Former Brisbane basketball coach hit with additional child ******* assault charges A former Queensland basketball coach has been hit with additional child ******* assault charges allegedly committed against three children aged between 11 to 15. Source link #Brisbane #basketball #coach #hit #additional #child #******* #assault #charges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Mexico State will opt into House vs. NCAA settlement, acting AD Amber Burdge says New Mexico State will opt into House vs. NCAA settlement, acting AD Amber Burdge says New Mexico State will opt into the House vs. NCAA settlement, which sets forth a new multi-billion dollar revenue-sharing agreement that allows schools to compensate student-athletes directly, acting athletic director Amber Burdge confirmed to the Las Cruces Sun-News on Friday. Schools across the country had a deadline of March 1 to choose whether or not to opt into the agreement, made in May 2024, which Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for Northern District of California granted preliminary approval of on Oct. 7, 2024. A final approval hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2025, and it’s widely expected Wilken will officially approve the settlement. Burdge was approached for comment on whether or not NM State would opt into the settlement on Friday morning, and a university athletics spokesman provided this statement via email on her behalf on Friday evening: “NM State is proud to opt in to the terms of the House v. NCAA settlement, as this is the right decision for our institution and, most importantly, our student-athletes,” Burdge said in her statement to the Sun-News. “Their hard work, dedication, and contributions to our university deserve to be recognized and supported in meaningful ways. “This decision strengthens our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our student-athletes on and off the field by ensuring they have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. As the landscape of collegiate athletics continues to evolve, we are embracing progress in a way that reinforces our investment in student-athlete success while positioning NM State Athletics to remain competitive at the highest level.” More: NMSU can’t survive offensive barrage from Weston, Middle Tennessee in 5th CUSA home loss More: NMSU acting AD Amber Burdge outlines goals, ambitions for Aggie sports What is the House settlement? The House vs. NCAA settlement outlines name, image and likeness payment methods for current and former student-athletes. For former student-athletes, it amounts to damages totaling $2.78 billion over the next 10 years at approximately $277 million annually. Group of Five schools like NM State are responsible for approximately 10% of the NCAA’s total damages. The settlement is a culmination of an ongoing legal battle since 2020, when then-collegiate athletes Grant House and Sedona Prince sued the NCAA and the then-Power Five Conferences — the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC — for NIL damages and an injunction to force the NCAA to remove restrictions on revenue-sharing from broadcast television rights. In addition to the $2.78 billion in back payments over 10 years, all parties agreed to the creation of a revenue-sharing model for power conferences. Power conference schools were required to opt-in, while other schools and conferences — like NM State and Conference USA — were given the option to join the new structure. For current student-athletes, the settlement mandates NIL deals not established through the university and valued at $600 or more must be reported to a third-party clearinghouse to ensure compliance with market value standards. The settlement also implements roster caps for sports, such as 105 players for football and 15 for basketball. The settlement’s terms, if approved, will come into effect at the start of the 2025-26 academic year on July 1. How does this affect New Mexico State? Burdge told the Sun-News that NM State is still working out the exact details of how the university will distribute revenue to its student-athletes. Schools are allowed to pay a maximum of $20.5 million to student-athletes, mirroring an estimated share of 22% of annual revenue generated by Power Four schools. A model outlined in the House settlement details how the $20.5 million can be given to athletes, including 75% to football players, 15% to men’s basketball players, 5% to women’s basketball players and the remaining 10% to all other athletes. This accounts for $13.5 million for football, $2.7 million and $900,000 for women’s basketball players. However, NM State is unlikely to give $20.5 million to its athletes due to its financial situation within athletics. USA TODAY reported NM State’s athletics revenue at $30,350,192 for the 2021-22 fiscal year, while data from the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis shows NM State’s revenue as $35,828,331 for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Burdge informed the Sun-News that the exact totals of what will be given to student-athletes and teams will be worked out in the coming months. She also said the total amount given to all student-athletes and how many scholarships the university can add for the next academic year has not been determined yet. The settlement marks a fundamental shift in how schools will approach NIL-related matters, and ones that NM State’s new NIL leaders will have take on. A-Mountain Sports, NM State’s official NIL collective, recently gained new leaders last November in Paul Smith, Luke Smith and Jordan Banegas. The trio replaced Paul Grindstaff, who joined Vanderbilt’s Anchor Impact NIL collective in October. The House settlement is also a driving factor behind the NM State’s $137 million endowment request for women’s sports. Former NM State athletic director Mario Moccia told the Sun-News back in October about his belief that women’s sports could get left behind due to the settlement, and the endowment request was a proactive move to make sure female Aggie athletes would be taken care of. Concerns over women’s sports funding and making sure the settlement complies with Title IX have posed an obstacle for approval. “There’s just a fear with a school like ours that is really living paycheck to paycheck… that women’s sports might get left behind,” Moccia told the Sun-News in October 2024. “We wanted to be a little proactive.” This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Acting AD Burdge says NMSU will opt into House vs. NCAA settlement Source link #Mexico #State #opt #House #NCAA #settlement #acting #Amber #Burdge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Severance’ Star Dichen Lachman Breaks Down That ‘Heartbreaking’ Gemma Episode: ‘Part of Her Is Gone’ – Variety ‘Severance’ Star Dichen Lachman Breaks Down That ‘Heartbreaking’ Gemma Episode: ‘Part of Her Is Gone’ – Variety ‘Severance’ Star Dichen Lachman Breaks Down That ‘Heartbreaking’ Gemma Episode: ‘Part of Her Is Gone’ Variety‘Severance’ Recap S2, Ep. 7: Eternal Sunshine of Mark’s Mind VultureSeverance ​’s Latest Episode Finally Gives Viewers What They’ve Been Waiting For SlateWhat’s Going on With Gemma in Severance? TIME’Severance’ creator Dan Erickson breaks down Gemma’s ‘nightmarish’ experience at Lumon Mashable Source link #Severance #Star #Dichen #Lachman #Breaks #Heartbreaking #Gemma #Episode #Part #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sunflower maze beams into life in nation’s capital Sunflower maze beams into life in nation’s capital After years of selling sunflowers the standard way, a friend of Anne McGrath suggested she do something amazing instead. And so began a much-anticipated annual quest to turn a paddock into a maze of towering sunflowers that quickly became a social media highlight and a drawcard for her community’s produce. “The smiles are really worth more than anything,” Canberra’s Majura Valley Farm operator Ms McGrath told AAP. “Last year … a woman with stage four ******* who loved sunflowers came along and ticked it off her bucket list. “People don’t realise there are farms in the ACT. “By us doing what we are doing, it’s opened eyes of the community and of government.” A lack of spring rain made growing more challenging this year and scuppered hope of the 2.4-metre flowers achieved in recent years. But some hard yakka to irrigate the field in time for Saturday’s opening ensured travellers and visiting birds and bees were delighting in the yellow-hued blooms. Ms McGrath, who said the event would not be what it was without her children’s involvement, said it also showcased what small farms could do by thinking outside the box. While some tardy flowers were still to bloom, she expected travellers had about a fortnight to take in the sights before the annual buds’ lights dimmed. The flower maze is open seven days. Source link #Sunflower #maze #beams #life #nations #capital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NJ man strangled girlfriend, then hid body under bed, court papers say NJ man strangled girlfriend, then hid body under bed, court papers say PLAINSBORO – A Trenton man charged with murdering his girlfriend allegedly used an electrical cord to strangle her, then hid her body under her bed. Rahim Johnson, 43, has been charged with murdering Victoria Lee, 26, who had been reported missing on Jan. 30. Her body was found by police on Feb. 25. During a police interview, Johnson admitted arguing with Lee on Jan. 24 and alleged she cut him with a knife. He said he attempted to stop her but because he was “out of it,” he was unsure if he had something to “do with it or not,” the affidavit of probable cause states. Once Johnson said he “came to,” Lee was dead so he hid her under the bed and took her cell phone and used it along with her banking apps, the court document states. The criminal complaint indicates an electrical cord was used to strangle Lee. On Jan. 30 Lee’s father reported her missing to the Plainsboro Police Department. Her father reported last seeing his daughter at her Plainsboro home on Jan. 24 and that his daughter’s boyfriend, Rahim “Yak-Qui” P. Johnson also lived at the home. Lee’s father said he last saw Johnson at the home on Jan. 25, the affidavit of probable cause states. After Lee was reported missing, several people told police they had received text messages from her requesting money through Zelle and Cash App accounts. Lee’s bank records show transactions made in Trenton during the time Lee was missing including up until Feb. 25 when her body was found by police. Earlier: Trenton man charged with murdering Plainsboro woman who was reported missing in January Besides *******, Johnson, who has a criminal record, has been charged with third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and fourth-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick. Johnson was arrested in Trenton on Feb. 26 on a parole violation. The state Department of Corrections website shows Johnson, who was released from prison on Oct. 23, 2024, has a criminal record dating back to 2002 for receiving stolen property. The website also lists prison sentences for resisting arrest/eluding, endangering the ******** of a child, burglary, receiving stolen property and simple assault. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Plainsboro Officer Daniel Larocca at 609-799-2333 Ext. 678 or Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Stephanie Redline at 732-745-3316. Email: *****@*****.tld Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime, courts and other mayhem. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: NJ man strangled girlfriend, then hid body under bed, court papers say Source link #man #strangled #girlfriend #hid #body #bed #court #papers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine – The Associated Press Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine – The Associated Press Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine The Associated PressTrump says Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace deal The GuardianRussia reaffirms opposition to European troops in Ukraine Al Jazeera EnglishStarmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine The New York Times Source link #Trump #calls #ceasefire #Russia #Ukraine #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Australians charged in AI-made child abuse image probe Australians charged in AI-made child abuse image probe Two *********** men have been charged during a global operation into a criminal group distributing artificial intelligence-generated child abuse images. A 38-year-old NSW man and 31-year-old Queensland man have been arrested alongside a total of 25 linked to the probe into child ******* exploitation. A Danish national was arrested in November for allegedly producing AI-generated child abuse material and charging users to view it through an online subscription service. The *********** Federal Police launched an investigation into allegations two *********** men were subscribers of the site. Police raids allegedly uncovered child abuse material on mobile phones and other electronic devices at each man’s home. “Operation Cumberland” was one of the first cases involving AI-generated child ******* abuse material and was led by Danish Police alongside Europol and law enforcement agencies from 19 countries. Authorities are dealing with more AI-generated material and AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Kurt Wesche said it was getting harder for police to work out if child abuse images were real or not. “Although the children depicted in this material are not real, these criminal networks are still involved in the ******* exploitation of children,” he said. “In Australia, it is a criminal offence to create, possess or share content that depicts the abuse of someone aged under 18; it is child abuse material irrespective of whether it is ‘real’ or not.” A total of 273 suspects have been identified via the world-wide probe and more arrests are expected. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National ******* Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Lifeline 13 11 14 Fullstop Australia 1800 385 578 Source link #Australians #charged #AImade #child #abuse #image #probe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

$52 million is needed to replace faulty windows at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Why? $52 million is needed to replace faulty windows at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Why? Longterm safety, durability concerns and a shuttered playground have motivated the University of Iowa to seek a “near-total” window replacement at the 14-story Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The University of Iowa received Board of Regents approval on Thursday to increase the project budget, which first started in 2023, from $45 million to $52.5 million—a 16 percent jump. The project addresses ongoing issues with window cracking and delamination that have persisted since the hospital’s completion eight years ago. The most recent proposal now includes plans to replace the eight slot windows that span the entire length of the 14-story hospital. In 2021, the Regents approved spending $10 to $15 million to replace the windows on levels four and five at the then 4-year-old facility. The board moved to replace the windows on levels three through 11 as well as the “connector bridge” to the John Pappajohn Pavillion for $45 million during its 2023 February meeting. The project is being funded by University Hospitals Building Usage Funds. The Corridor Business Journal reported that the children’s hospital has more than 900 windows, many of which look over Kinnick Stadium for the popular University of Iowa football “wave.” The Stead Family Children’s Hospital is pictured Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. What’s wrong with the windows at the children’s hospital? The University of Iowa hired consultants to investigate the windows. The consultants identified additional concerns with the conditions of the current slot windows and recommended a full replacement. “During continued active monitoring, additional concerns regarding the performance of the slot windows have been identified that warrant replacement of all these windows to maintain both safety and building envelope integrity,” according to board documents. More: The University of Iowa’s new School of Social and Cultural Analysis was denied. Here’s why: The (approved) project includes: Replacing patient room windows on levels three through 11 Replacing windows on the Connector Bridge Adding eight nine-story columns of exterior slot windows Addressing safety concerns related to cracking and delamination Ensuring the structural integrity of and weatherproofing of the building The playground at the base of the children’s hospital has been closed since 2022 as a precautionary measure, according to the Corridor Business Journal. In a communication sent to patients and their families from Bradley Haws , CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, assured how the hospital is committed to safety during the ongoing construction. “While you may see us actively monitoring and replacing windows here at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, there is no cause for concern,” Haws said. “A team continues to monitor the windows, so you may occasionally see workers outside. As an added safety measure, fencing has been installed as work happens above.” Window replacement began in 2023 and is expected to last for much of 2026. The Stead Family Children’s Hospital is pictured Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. More: University of Iowa pitches a $96M parking ramp next to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. What to know: University of Iowa sues a pair of contractors tasked with building hospital The University of Iowa claimed a pair of contractors are to blame for installing faulty windows at its $392.7 million children’s hospital. The University of Iowa sued Cupples Construction of Normal, Illinois, and Knutson Construction of Iowa City in 2022, five years after the building was completed. In the lawsuit, the university claimed that both defendants breached their contracts by failing to provide insulated glass units (IGUs) that met performance standards, including resistance to wind, heat, and impact loads. The university said the windows had “systemic defects” as a result of “absent mitigation and stabilization efforts” by the contractors that caused “potentially life-threatening” conditions. The University of Iowa said the issues were not discovered until the building was finished. The school, according to the lawsuit, said they installed a “protective film” and “clips” on the outside of each window to prevent broken glass from falling on patients or staff should the windows break. The university also claimed that many of the windows showed signs of cracking and delamination and that they observed “blemishes” on the “coating surface” on almost 40 percent of the windows. University of Iowa officials said the defective windows could not be repaired and instead needed to be replaced by the contractors. The case went to arbitration in September 2022 and received a court extension for a scheduled trial in 2024. The case never made it to trial and was dismissed last month “without prejudice,” meaning that the University of Iowa can refile at a later date. Jessica Rish is an entertainment, dining and education reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She can be reached at *****@*****.tld or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @rishjessica_ This article originally appeared on Iowa City Press-Citizen: Nearly all the windows at the UI Children’s Hospital need replaced Source link #million #needed #replace #faulty #windows #Stead #Family #Childrens #Hospital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]