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  1. Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine President Donald Trump said Friday he wants an “immediate” ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace or lose American support. Trump says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, is ready for a peace deal. The statement comes after Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal with the U.S. 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. In a Fox News interview, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine won’t enter peace talks with Russia until it has security guarantees against another offensive. Here’s the latest: What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance’s heated argument in the Oval Office President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the war in Ukraine, accusing him of not showing gratitude after he challenged Vance on the question of diplomacy with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The argument in the Oval Office was broadcast globally. It led to the rest of Zelenskyy’s White House visit being canceled and called into question how much the U.S. will still support Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Read a transcript of the key moments of the exchange FBI to return personal papers of Trump’s it seized while searching for classified records The FBI is returning some personal papers of Trump’s that it seized during a search for classified records at his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022, the White House says. FBI agents seized documents with top-secret information during that search, along with personal papers Trump took with him after he left the White House after his first term. White House counselor Alina Habba said the material being returned included Trump’s “personal” property. Oregon Democrat skipping Trump address for town hall U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden says he’ll skip Trump’s ********** address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday and instead hold an online town hall. “In this unprecedented time in American history, my top priority is making sure Oregonians from every corner of our state can keep weighing in directly with me,” he said in a statement Friday. On the social media site Bluesky this week, Wyden shared a news article outlining wariness from some House Republicans about hosting town halls and facing constituents angry with the administration. “Cowards, every single one of them,” Wyden wrote. Wyden has joined with other Democrats in criticism of actions taken by the Trump administration, including recent firings of federal workers. House Democratic leader says US-Ukraine relationship must be salvaged ‘for the good of the free world’ House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the U.S.-Ukraine relationship “has to be salvaged for the good of the free world.” Jeffries said American support for Ukraine is anchored in the country’s own national security interests. “America is stronger when Russia is weaker,” he said on CNN. “We cannot allow Russia to succeed here.” Jeffries of New York dismissed the idea of boycotting Trump’s joint address to Congress next week, saying lawmakers want to hear from the president. “That’s our House. It’s the people’s House. It’s the House of Representatives. And so it’s certainly my view that you’re going to see significant presence of House Democrats on the floor of the House to hear what the president has to say,” Jeffries said. Nearly 2 dozen states demand a court order Trump administration to release millions in FEMA funds In January, U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell granted a temporary restraining order halting the broader freeze on federal grants and loans, but he has yet to make a decision on a more prolonged preliminary injunction. Earlier this month, he also demanded the agencies comply with the temporary restraining order — after states complained funds were still being held up. The states claim in a motion filed Friday that Federal Emergency Management Agency funds remain frozen in at least 16 states for everything from flood plain mitigation to firefighter grants. The states demanded in the motion that McConnell either order the agency to release the funds or get FEMA to explain how they are complying with the order. “These grants comprise millions of dollars in essential health, safety and ******** funds for wildfire prevention response, flood mitigation, and emergency management that are not timely flowing to the States,” the states wrote. Social Security Administration says it plans to cut 7,000 jobs The agency sent a news release Friday afternoon stating that it plans to cut 7,000 jobs from its payroll of roughly 57,000 workers. “Rumor of a 50 percent reduction is false,” the release says. On Thursday evening, the agency sent out a news release outlining plans for “significant workforce reductions,” employee reassignments from “non-mission critical positions to mission critical direct service positions,” and an offer of voluntary separation agreements. The agency said in its letter to workers that reassignments “may be involuntary and may require retraining for new workloads.” It’s unclear how the layoffs will directly impact the 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries, which include retirees and children. However, advocates and Democratic lawmakers warn layoffs will reduce the agency’s ability to serve recipients in a timely manner. Trump administration approves major nearly $3 billion arms ***** to Israel The Trump administration has approved a major nearly $3 billion arms ***** to Israel, bypassing a normal congressional review to provide the country with more of the 2,000-pound bombs that it has used in its war against ****** in Gaza. In a series of notifications sent to Congress late Friday, the State Department said it had signed off on the ***** of more than 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs and 4,000 Predator warheads worth $2.04 billion. Deliveries are set to begin next year, it said. Read more about the arms ***** to Israel Zelenskyy says Ukrainians distrust Putin, won’t discuss peace without security guarantees Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t enter peace talks with Russia until it has security guarantees against another offensive. Responding to Trump’s claim that Zelenskyy isn’t interested in peace, the Ukrainian leader told Fox News host Bret Baier that nobody wants to finish the war more than Ukrainians. But even if he gave an order to stop fighting, Zelenskyy said, “nobody will just stop” because everyone is afraid “Putin will come back tomorrow.” “We want just and lasting peace,” Zelenskyy said. He said the Oval Office spat with Trump was “not good for both sides” but he believes his relationship with Trump can be salvaged. ___ This item has been updated to correct that the spelling of the Fox News host’s name is Bret Baier, not Brett. Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn The federal weather and oceans agency touches people’s daily lives in unnoticed ways, so massive firings there will likely cause needless deaths and a big hit to America’s economy, according to the people who ran it. The first round of firings started Thursday at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a government agency that monitors the oceans, the atmosphere where storms roam and space, and puts out hundreds of “products” daily. Those products generally save lives and money, experts say. NOAA’s 301 billion weather forecasts every year reach 96% of American households. The firings are “going to affect safety of flight, safety of shipping, safety of everyday Americans,” Admiral Tim Gallaudet told The Associated Press Friday. Trump appointed Gallaudet as acting NOAA chief during his last administration. “Lives are at risk for sure.” Elon Musk has repeatedly defended federal workforce cuts by his Department of Government Efficiency as “common sense.” Read more about the firings at NOAA Trump says he wants ‘immediate’ ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine Trump said Friday that he wants an “immediate” ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and warned Zelenskyy to make peace or lose U.S. support. Trump continued his pressure on the Ukrainian leader in comments to reporters before he left the White House for his home in Florida. “I want it to end immediately,” Trump said. “I want a ceasefire now.” He repeated his earlier comments that Ukraine has a weak hand, saying “you can’t embolden somebody that doesn’t have the cards.” Without U.S. support, he said, Ukraine will lose. “You saw what I saw today,” Trump said. “This is a man that wants to get us signed up and keep fighting. We’re not doing that.” European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump European leaders pledged late Friday to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Zelenskyy, with their statements in support of their neighbor on the continent ensuring a deepening transatlantic rift. European leaders already were shaken by Vance’s speech to the Munich Security Conference two weeks ago in which he lectured them about the state of their democracy. As prime ministers and presidents across the continent scrambled to respond, they have held a series of emergency summits to discuss security. Another major summit is scheduled for Sunday in London. Read more about Europe’s response to the Oval Office blowup FBI to return property taken from Trump during classified document search, White House says The White House says the FBI is returning property to Trump that was taken during a search for classified records at his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022. It was not immediately clear exactly what materials were being returned to him. FBI agents seized documents with top-secret information during that search, and Trump was ultimately indicted on charges of hoarding classified records and obstructing the FBI’s efforts to recover files that he took with him after he left the White House at the end of his first term. The case was dismissed last summer by a Trump-appointed judge who concluded that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment was ********. It was later withdrawn by Smith following Trump’s election win in November. Spokesperson Steven Cheung says the White House is “taking possession of the boxes today and loading them onto Air Force One.” British prime minister speaks with Trump and Zelenskyy after their Oval Office meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with both Trump and Zelenskyy after their meeting Friday and maintained his strong support for Ukraine, his office said in a statement. “He retains unwavering support for Ukraine, and is doing all he can to find a path forward to a lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine,” the statement said. Starmer, who had a good rapport with Trump during a meeting at the White House on Thursday, is hosting a summit of European leaders Sunday in London to discuss support for Ukraine and the security of the continent. He plans to meet with Zelenskyy in advance of the meeting. 14 Democratic governors release statement of solidarity with Ukraine The statement was signed by more than half of the party’s 23 governors. In it, they said Trump and Vance used the Oval Office to “berate” Zelenskyy “for not trusting Vladimir Putin’s word.” “Americans must protect our strong democratic values on the world stage instead of undermining President Zelensky’s work to fight for his nation and the freedom of his people after being invaded by Russia,” they said. The governor’s who signed the statement were: Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Bob Ferguson of Washington, Maura Healey of Massachusetts, Kathy Hochul of New York, Laura Kelly of Kansas, Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Janet Mills of Maine, Phil Murphy of New Jersey, JB Pritzker of Illinois, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Josh Stein of North Carolina, Tim Walz of Minnesota and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. RFK Jr. says nation’s health agency is supplying vaccines in Texas measles outbreak Kennedy laid out the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ response to a West Texas outbreak that’s infected 146 people and killed a child, two days after he dismissed the epidemic as “not unusual.” “My heart goes out to the families impacted by the current measles outbreak in TX,” Kennedy said in a Friday afternoon post on X. “I recognize the serious impact of this outbreak on families, children, and healthcare workers.” Kennedy, a vaccine critic, said the federal agency has helped dispense 2,000 doses of the MMR vaccine and will “continue to fund” the state’s immunization program. Regional officials in Ukraine express support for Zelenskyy Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv region which borders Russia, praised President Zelenskyy after his tense exchange with Trump and Vance in the Oval Office. “Our leader, despite the pressure, stands firm in defending the interests of Ukraine and Ukrainians,” Syniehubov said. From the Donetsk region, which has seen the most intense fighting, regional head Vadym Filashkin said victory for Ukraine was “victory for all democracies and the entire civilized world.” And regional head Oleksandr Prokudin from the the southern Kherson region, which was mostly occupied in 2022 and then partially liberated by Ukrainian forces, acknowledged the support from other European nations, adding that three years of war had hardened Ukrainians. “We know what pressure is—on the front lines, in politics, in daily struggle,” Prokudin said. “It has made us stronger. It has made the President stronger. Determination is the force that drives us forward. And I am confident that we will endure this time as well.” Italy’s premier proposes ‘immediate summit’ between the US and Europe Giorgia Meloni says she wants leaders to be able “to speak frankly about how we intend to face today’s great challenges, starting with Ukraine.” In a statement following the open clash between Trump and Zelenskyy, Meloni urged the West to stay united. “Every division of the West makes us all weaker and favors those who would like to see the decline of our civilization,” she said. “A division would not benefit anyone.” Zelenskyy says ‘thank you’ to European leaders on X European leaders across the continent echoed their loyalty to Ukraine in posts on X, prompting Zelenskyy to reply “thank you for your support” to each — likely a dig at the Trump administration. During the extraordinary meeting Friday in Washington, Trump chided Zelenskyy after Vance, one of the administration’s most skeptical voices on Ukraine, said Zelenskyy was being disrespectful for debating Trump in the Oval Office in front of the American media. “Have you said ‘thank you’ once?” Vance asked Zelenskyy. ********* foreign minister addresses ‘unpredictability’ and ‘chaos’ “We believe in supporting Ukraine,” Mélanie Joly said. “Clearly the Russians are noting the interaction that happened today. Our goal is to make sure we can continue to support Ukrainians and keep strong G-7 unity amidst all this unpredictability and sometimes even chaos.” Hungarian prime minister praises Trump for his conduct in the Oval Office Viktor Orbán also cast Zelenskyy as working against peace in his own country. “Strong men make peace, weak men make war,” Orbán wrote on X. “Today President Donald Trump stood bravely for peace. Even if it was difficult for many to digest. Thank you, Mr. President!” Orbán is a consistent backer of the Kremlin and has been outspokenly antagonistic against neighboring Ukraine. After winning the last Hungarian elections in 2022, less than six weeks after Russia’s full-scale invasion, he cited Zelenskyy as one of the opponents he had defeated in the campaign. Zelenskyy cancels think tank appearance after tumultuous meeting with Trump Zelenskyy canceled a planned appearance at a Washington think tank after his tumultuous meeting with Trump. An audience of diplomats, journalists and others already had filed in at the Hudson Institute when the research center’s executive vice president, Joel Scanlon, announced that Ukrainian officials were cancelling. Scanlon soon after took a call on speaker saying the Ukrainians were “wavering” about appearing after all, but announced a half-hour later Zelenskyy’s appearance was definitely off. Placards on the seats indicated Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, retired Gen. Keith Kellogg, was among those expected to attend. US treasury secretary criticizes Zelenskyy after heated meeting Speaking to Bloomberg, Scott Bessent, who took a lead role in negotiating the critical minerals deal the two leaders were set to sign on Friday before Trump directed Zelenskyy to be shown the door early, claimed Zelenskyy showed “disrespect of the American people.” “You don’t do a negotiation with the President of the United States in public like this,” Bessent said, saying Zelenskyy could have raised issues of disagreement in private with Trump over a planned lunch. “He chose to let things go into a downward spiral on worldwide television.” “We’ll see if there’s any coming back” for Zelenskyy, Bessent added. Cheney: Trump and Vance ‘abandoned all we stand for’ “Today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine,” former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney wrote on X, referencing Putin’s early career as a Soviet intelligence officer. “History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.” Cheney famously lost her seat in Congress to a Trump-backed challenger after she was fiercely critical of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Top Democrat on House Foreign Affairs Committee calls Trump a ‘laughingstock’ Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York also said the president was “an existential danger” following his testy exchange with Zelenskyy in the White House. “He is both a petulant child that demands displays of loyalty in court, and a tyrant with sympathies for autocrats and dictators, so long as they stroke his ego or enrich him and his family,” Meeks said in a statement. “Trump’s actions today undermined U.S. leadership, emboldened our adversaries, humiliated both himself and his Republican Party, and insulted the generations of Americans who fought and died to build America’s standing in the world,” he said. Russian lawmaker calls outcome of meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy ‘brilliant’ Longtime Russian lawmaker Andrei Klishas hailed the outcome of the contentious Oval Office meeting as “a brilliant result” in a social media post on Friday. Klishas called Zelenskyy a “clown” in the post on the messaging app Telegram, a derogatory term Russian officials often use in regards to Ukraine’s president, and said he “played his role of a ‘president’ poorly in the White House and was thrown out for bad behavior and disrespect towards the U.S.” Another lawmaker, Alexei Zhuravlev, told Russian state news agency RIA Novosti that while Zelenskyy “may have lost the trust of the United States completely, … this doesn’t mean that the war will end.” ‘Without real security guarantees, war will return,’ Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff says Ukraine’s head of the President’s Office who is part of the Ukrainian delegation in the U.S. said that “security is more than just a word — without real guarantees, war will return.” “Security is not just a word. It means life, a future without sirens, without losses, without fear for our loved ones,” Andriy Yermak wrote on Telegram. He added that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to fight for those defending a just and lasting peace. Yermak also thanked those who recognize that Ukraine is more than just a point on the map. “We are deeply grateful to the American people for their support. It brings us closer to the day when war will be just a memory,” he wrote. Russian drone attacks target multiple regions across Ukraine Russian strikes continue across Ukraine, with multiple regions affected. Ukraine’s Air Force has warned of a Russian strike drone operating over the country’s northern, eastern, and southern regions. In Mykolaiv, local officials reported explosions in the city, while in Odesa, the mayor urged residents to take shelter. Russian drones attack Ukrainian cities every night, hitting areas across the country. European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting Prime ministers, presidents and foreign ministers across the continent issued statements or took to social platform X to express their support for Zelenskyy and Ukraine. The strongest comments so far have come from French President Emmanuel Macron, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the foreign minister from Estonia, which borders Russia. “The only obstacle to peace is the decision by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to continue his war of aggression,” Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in a statement. “If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine. Estonia’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering. It is time for Europe to step up. We do not need to wait for something else to happen; Europe has enough resources, including Russia’s frozen assets, to enable Ukraine to continue fighting.” Officials from Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Poland also offered their support to Ukraine. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister: ‘Zelenskyy has the bravery and strength to stand up for what Is right’ Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on X that “President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has the bravery and strength to stand up for what is right.” “He stands up for Ukraine and the goal of a just and lasting peace. We have always been and will continue to be grateful to America for its support,” he wrote. Sen. Lindsay Graham questions whether the US can continue to work with Zelenskyy “What I saw in the Oval office was disrespectful and I don’t know if we can ever do business with Zelenskyy again,” Graham told reporters outside the West Wing. He said Zelenskyy has “made it almost impossible to sell to the American people that he’s a good investment.” Graham called the meeting a “complete, utter disaster” and said he’s “never been more proud” of Trump. Asked whether Zelenskyy should step aside, Graham responded: “He either needs to resign or send somebody over that we can do business with, or he needs to change.” Senator insists ‘strong bipartisan coalition’ in Congress stands with Ukraine Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who was among about 10 senators meeting with Zelenskyy earlier Friday morning, remained hopeful the situation at the White House wouldn’t derail U.S. support for the ally as it battles the Russian invasion. “My strong and passionate hope is that the talks can be resumed or restored, and this event won’t derail continued support,” the senator told The Associated Press. The morning meeting with Republican and Democratic senators, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, was “enthusiastically positive and upbeat,” he said. They even spoke about a potential U.S. treaty or memorandum of understanding of U.S. support for Ukraine, he said. “I have very strong hopes that the coalition we have in Congress — and it is a very strong bipartisan coalition — will be persuasive to the administration and others that we have a long-term national security interest in Ukraine prevailing over Putin’s brazen aggression.” After Oval Office meeting, an attempt was made to get things back on track, official says After the contentious meeting, Zelenskyy and his delegation moved to a different room and the Ukrainian leader made an effort to try to reset and get the visit back on track, according to a White House official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private conversations, said National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio communicated to the Ukrainians that Trump wanted Zelenskyy to leave the White House immediately. — Zeke Miller Some Republican supporters of Ukraine lamented his meeting with Trump descending into open debate In a statement, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said it was “A bad day for America’s foreign policy.” “Ukraine wants independence, free markets and rule of law. It wants to be part of the West. Russia hates us and our Western values. We should be clear that we stand for freedom,” Bacon said. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called the meeting “a missed opportunity for both the United States and Ukraine” on X and added that “Having this spill out into public view was a disaster — especially for Ukraine.” Zelenskyy had met with a bipartisan group of senators before his White House meeting, including GOP Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Neither immediately commented on the Oval Office meeting. Zelenskyy: ‘Thank you America’ Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the American people but did not directly address his meeting with Trump and Vance in a post on X. “Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people,” Zelenskyy wrote. “Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.” Senior Russian official says Zelenskyy got a ‘fierce scolding’ by Trump The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said Zelenskyy got a “fierce scolding” in the Oval Office, adding that Russia “must stop military aid” being given to Ukraine. Journalists for Russian state television appeared shocked by the breakdown in diplomacy between Trump and Zelenskyy but pleased with Trump’s comments. The meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump and Vance “stopped observing the limits of decency” and will “probably go down in history,” Russian state news anchor Alexander Kareevsky said on evening broadcasts, adding nothing similar has been seen in “diplomatic history.” A correspondent for the Russia 24 state news channel said after the meeting that “it is clear that there can be no talk of any deliveries or further weapons,” to Ukraine and Zelenskyy “is leaving with nothing.” Kareevsky responded by saying Zelenskyy “went to buy himself a jacket after all,” referring to Trump’s comment where he asked the Ukrainian leader why he wasn’t wearing a suit. Several Republican senators rally to Trump after tense Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, thanked Trump for “standing up for OUR COUNTRY and putting America first” in a post on X. Other GOP senators who voiced clear support for Trump shortly after the interaction on social media include Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, Missouri Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty and West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice. Elon Musk: ‘Zelenskyy destroyed himself in the eyes of the American people’ Musk was weighing in on X about the contentious White House meeting with Trump. Starlink, the satellite communications network owned by Musk-led SpaceX, has been crucial to Ukraine’s defense. Musk has also been in regular contact with Putin. French President Emmanuel Macron reacts to Oval Office blow up between Trump and Zelenskyy Macron said he believes “we all were right to have helped Ukraine and sanctioned Russia three years ago, and to continue to do so.” “There’s an aggressor, which is Russia, and a people attacked, which is Ukraine,” Macron told reporters as he was on a state visit to Portugal. He added: “We must thank all those who helped and respect those who have been fighting since the beginning.” In Ukraine, much of the immediate reaction to the meeting with Trump was supportive of Zelenskyy “Unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s interests and devotion to his country. This is what we saw today in the United States. Support for the President of Ukraine,” Vice Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine and the Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, Oleksii Kuleba, wrote on Telegram on Friday. Leaders of regions across the country also took to social media to back Zelenskyy. “In the fight for the fate of the country — fundamentally unshakable. Unquestioning support for Volodymyr Zelensky. Endurance to our leader. We believe in the President! We believe in Ukraine,” Serhii Lysak, head of Ukraine’s eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, which sits approximately 3 miles from where Russian forces are currently advancing on the battlefield. Source link #Trump #calls #ceasefire #Russia #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
  2. Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause – The New York Times Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause – The New York Times Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause The New York TimesDemocratic Republic of the Congo deepens investigation on cluster of illness and community deaths in Equateur province WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases CBS NewsA Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC WIREDWHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness The Associated Press Source link #Unknown #Illness #Kills #Dozens #Congo #Experts #Clash #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  3. No one throws a righteous tantrum like The White Lotus’ Carrie ***** No one throws a righteous tantrum like The White Lotus’ Carrie ***** The acclaimed character actress, who appears in Season 3 of The White Lotus, has mastered the art of emanating mounting fury. Source link #throws #righteous #tantrum #White #Lotus #Carrie #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  4. Intel delays $28 billion Ohio chip factories to 2030 Intel delays $28 billion Ohio chip factories to 2030 (Reuters) -Intel’s promised $28 billion chip fabrication plants in Ohio are facing further delays, with the first factory in New Albany now expected to be completed only by 2030, the struggling chipmaker said on Friday. The first factory will begin operations sometime shortly thereafter, between 2030 and 2031, the company said, extending its original timeline by at least half a decade. Intel has been cutting capital expenses after its expensive bid to become a contract chip manufacturer for other companies, in a move to restore its lost glory, strained its balance sheet. The changes were made so Intel can align its factory operation with market demand and “manage capital responsibly”, Naga Chandrasekaran, general manager of Intel Foundry Manufacturing, said in a message to employees which was shared in a press release. “We are taking a prudent approach to ensure we complete the project in a financially responsible manner.” The company’s second Ohio factory will complete construction in 2031 and will begin running in 2032, Intel said. Shares of the company were up more than 5% but later pared some gains to trade about 1% higher. Local news outlet the Columbus Dispatch first reported on the delays earlier on Friday. Last year, the company laid off 15% of its workforce, suspended dividend and initiated an extensive cost-savings plan involving massive cuts to its capital expenditure in the coming years. Its finance chief David Zinsner told Reuters last month that the company’s goal was to ensure operating expenses were at roughly $17.5 billion for 2025. (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel, Shilpi Majumdar and Krishna Chandra Eluri) Source link #Intel #delays #billion #Ohio #chip #factories Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  5. DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting – BBC.com DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting – BBC.com DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting BBC.comMpox still a health emergency, says WHO Reuters.comThird meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024 – Temporary recommendations World Health OrganizationMpox Strain With Higher Transmission Rate Circulating in Congo, Africa CDC Says Bloomberg Source link #Congo #conflict #mpox #patients #flee #clinics #rebel #looting #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  6. Skinner making seamless transition as Jillaroos boss Skinner making seamless transition as Jillaroos boss Jess Skinner has made quite an impression on *********** co-captain Kezie Apps ahead of her first match in charge of the Jillaroos in Las Vegas. Long-time assistant Skinner was thrust into the hot seat when previous coach Brad Donald was fired less than a month from the historic Test against England. Donald had come under scrutiny by the NRL for a disparaging comment made about a journalist in front of the playing group. But if Skinner is daunted by her new appointment, the women’s Indigenous All Stars coach has not let on. “She’s awesome, I think it’s just her personality and her cool, kind demeanour,” Apps told AAP in Las Vegas. “She’s just being herself, she’s not trying to be anyone else. She’s just being the coach that she is. “This was a great transition for her and we knew that she’d be up for it. Hopefully we can get a win for her and set her season up for a great start.” Skinner, who has also served on Newcastle’s NRLW coaching staff, has indicated her hopes of holding the job on a permanent basis as the Jillaroos prepare to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup. Fullback Tamika Upton believes she is up to the task. “This is something she’s more than ready for and something she’s been striving for. I’m excited for her,” Upton told AAP. Concerns had surrounded Apps’ ability to participate in the match when she sat out part of a field session earlier in the week with strapping on her knee. But AAP has been told the second-rower is not in doubt for Australia’s first Test against England since 2017 – before the formation of the NRLW. The strong contingent of travelling English fans chanted at the Jillaroos during their appearance at the NRL’s Fan Fest in downtown Las Vegas on Friday night (AEDT). Apps expects a hostile atmosphere at Allegiant Stadium when the Jillaroos run out for the third of four games on the schedule. “I hope they are very vocal when we’re playing them as well, and backing their English women,” she said. “The more eyes on our game, the better for us.” Source link #Skinner #making #seamless #transition #Jillaroos #boss Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
  7. Brigitte Macron Embraces Minimalism in Navy and White Looks During Visit to Portugal With Husband Emmanuel Macron Brigitte Macron Embraces Minimalism in Navy and White Looks During Visit to Portugal With Husband Emmanuel Macron Brigitte Macron joined her husband, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, for a state visit to Portugal on Thursday. The couple attended events in Lisbon, the country’s capital, and joined Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for a state dinner. During the day, the French couple attended a ceremony at the National Palace of Belem. For the occasion, Brigitte Macron opted for a monochrome look, wearing an all-white ensemble featuring a midi dress and a coordinated coat. More from WWD Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron Macron’s long-sleeve coat featured a sharp collar and buttons. The look also included slanted pockets on either side of the garment. Details of Macron’s minimalist dress featured a high neckline. As for her daytime attire accessories, Macron continued her minimalist approach, favoring few pieces and only ones with a dainty, delicate design. For the evening portion of the French couple’s visit to Lisbon, Brigitte Macron changed her attire to a different, more formal look for the state dinner with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. For the dinner, Brigitte Macron opted for nautical inspiration. (L-R) Emmanuel Macron, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and Brigitte Macron. France’s first lady wore a navy blue midi dress with long sleeves and a cinched waist for added definition to her silhouette. Macron also added a few nautical details to her look, including an anchor at her waist. As for other accessories, Macron wore layers of delicate gold necklaces and a few rings to tie her sartorial statement together. Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron This isn’t the first time Macron opted for a nod to nautical with her wardrobe. In September 2023, President and First Lady Macron met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Brigitte Macron wore a navy skirt suit with anchor buttons running down the front placket of her jacket for the occasion. Such tones as white and navy or other variations on blue are a staple of Brigitte Macron’s wardrobe as France’s first lady. Earlier this month, Macron wore a light blue coat with a matching midi dress, demonstrating her proclivity for the color. Brigitte Macron’s Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] View Gallery Launch Gallery: Brigitte Macron’s Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Best of WWD Sign up for WWD’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source link #Brigitte #Macron #Embraces #Minimalism #Navy #White #Visit #Portugal #Husband #Emmanuel #Macron Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  8. Blue Jays top Tigers 10-7, lose 6-3 to Yankees Blue Jays top Tigers 10-7, lose 6-3 to Yankees Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – The Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run fourth inning to earn a 10-7 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday in spring training action. It was a split-squad game for the Blue Jays (4-2), who later lost 6-3 in Tampa to the New York Yankees. Against the Tigers, starter Chris Bassitt struck out four while surrendering one hit in 2 2/3 innings for the Blue Jays, who bounced back from consecutive losses to Baltimore and Philadelphia. Reese Olson got the start for Detroit (2-4) on the mound, and he gave up two hits and two runs while striking out two in two innings of work. Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit solo home runs in the first inning to give the Jays a 2-0 lead. Related Videos 0:29 Bo Bichette going viral for openly flirting with trade Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement Detroit tied it in the fourth with a two-run homer from Kerry Carpenter. Toronto responded with a barrage of runs in the bottom half. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Alejandro Kirk’s sacrifice fly scored Guerrero, Ernie Clement’s single brought in George Springer, and Nathan Lukes doubled to right to plate Andres Gimenez, making it 5-2. Myles Straw then hit a single that brought Clement home. Varsho picked up his second RBI on a groundout, scoring Lukes, with that being followed by Guerrero driving home Straw on a single. More on Sports More videos George Springer’s line drive double to left field then scored Steward Berroa and Guerrero. The Tigers narrowed the gap in the fifth, with Justin-Henry Malloy’s single scoring two, followed by a two-run double from Dillon Dingler. Detroit added one more in the eighth when Patrick Lee brought home Justice Bigbie on a triple. Trending Now Russian cargo plane seized in Toronto could soon be owned by Canada Read the transcript of Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance’s chaotic meeting In Tampa, Austin Wells, Cody Bellringer and Alex Jackson hit solo home runs for the Yankees, who outhit the Jays 11-6. The Jays scored twice in the first inning, made it 5-1 in the fifth and then exploded for three runs in the sixth. The Jays scored a single run in the third inning on a Will Wagner R-B-I double, and two in the eighth off an R-B-I single from Matt Whatley and a R-B- from Devonte Brown. The Jays stranded eight baserunners. Story continues below advertisement Jake Bloss pitched two innings for the Jays, giving up three hits, two homers, and he struck out one. Ryan Jennings pitched two innings of one-hit ball and two strikeouts. Gerrit Cole pitched 3 1/3 innings for the Yankees and allowed three hits and a run. He struck out five batters. This report by The ********* Press was first published Feb. 28, 2025. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Blue #Jays #top #Tigers #lose #Yankees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  9. LeBron James gets why Anthony Edwards doesn't want to be face of NBA: 'There's this weird energy' – Yahoo Sports LeBron James gets why Anthony Edwards doesn't want to be face of NBA: 'There's this weird energy' – Yahoo Sports LeBron James gets why Anthony Edwards doesn’t want to be face of NBA: ‘There’s this weird energy’ Yahoo SportsLeBron James Doubles Down on ‘Face of the League’ Comments in Long Social Media Post Sports IllustratedLeBron James Expands on ‘Face of the NBA’ Remarks in Viral Post: Not ‘About 1 Person’ Bleacher ReportLakers News: LeBron James Understands Why Anthony Edwards Doesn’t Want To Be Face Of NBA LakersNation.comLeBron James Slams ‘Face of NBA’ Drama, ‘It Ain’t About One Person’ Newsweek Source link #LeBron #James #Anthony #Edwards #doesn039t #face #NBA #039There039s #weird #energy039 #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  10. What’s next after public Trump-Zelenskyy dispute What’s next after public Trump-Zelenskyy dispute What’s next after public Trump-Zelenskyy dispute – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump administration officials are blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for possibly imperiling a peace deal with Russia that President Trump was trying to broker. That may be in doubt after the public Oval Office dispute. Erica Brown has the latest. Then, Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins for analysis. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Whats #public #TrumpZelenskyy #dispute Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
  11. Iowa rolls back civil rights protections for transgender people Iowa rolls back civil rights protections for transgender people Iowa rolls back civil rights protections for transgender people – CBS News Watch CBS News Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests against the measure. Lana Zak reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Iowa #rolls #civil #rights #protections #transgender #people Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  12. Dudley Park hit and run: Detectives investigating after man left for dead on road in Mandurah Dudley Park hit and run: Detectives investigating after man left for dead on road in Mandurah Detectives are probing a fatal hit and run that happened in the early hours of Saturday in Mandurah. Police were called to Boundary Road in Dudley Park about 5am Saturday morning after receiving reports about an unresponsive man laying in the middle of the road, near Creery Street. Officers conducted CPR upon arrival but the man could not be saved and was declared deceased a short time later. Major ****** officers are at the scene making inquiries regarding the man’s injuries, including whether he was hit by a car. Any witnesses to the incident are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. Dash-cam or mobile phone vision of Boundary Road and Creery Street between 2.30am and 5am can be uploaded directly to investigators here. Source link #Dudley #Park #hit #run #Detectives #investigating #man #left #dead #road #Mandurah Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  13. What happened to Dave Frankel? Longtime 6ABC weatherman Dave Frankel dead at 67 What happened to Dave Frankel? Longtime 6ABC weatherman Dave Frankel dead at 67 Beloved longtime meteorologist Dave Frankel has died. He was 67 years old. Frankel’s Philadelphia region weather forecasts were a key part of newscasts on 6ABC. Here’s what we know about Frankel’s passing. What happened to Dave Frankel? Dave Frankel passed on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Frankel’s former station confirmed that Frankel died from a form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia. Former 6ABC meteorologist Dave Frankel has died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was 67 years old. “Primary progressive aphasia is a rare nervous system condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “People who have primary progressive aphasia can have trouble expressing their thoughts and understanding or finding words. “People with primary progressive aphasia can lose the ability to speak and write,” the Mayo Clinic’s description continued. “Eventually they’re not able to understand written or spoken language.” Kartalija swaps Philly stations: After abrupt departure from CBS3, anchor Jessica Kartalija lands with WPVI-Philadelphia Dave Frankel grew up in New Jersey, had stops in Miami, Vermont before heading to Philadelphia According to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website, Dave Frankel grew up in Monmouth County, NJ, and made early career stops at WCAX-TX in Burlington, Vermont, and then at WCIX-TV and WSVN-TV in Miami. “When WPVI-TV in Philly was looking for an investigative reporter, it reached out to its sister station in Miami to ask who the best reporter was at a competitive station,” read Frankel’s entry on the Pioneers of Philadelphia Broadcasting’s site. “The answer was Dave Frankel. So, in 1984, Dave joined WPVI-TV Channel 6 where he began the next leg of his TV career, and moved back up north and to the town that would become his home, where he would marry and raise his family.” According to 6ABC, Frankel moved from investigative journalism to his post as weather forecaster in 1989. “For the next eight years he shared his smarts, his sense of humor and his warm personality with all of you,” read 6ABC’s comments on Frankel’s passing. “In 1996, Dave also became our first tech reporter, which back then meant explaining new and complex concepts like email. “After leaving television, Dave launched a second career in law, focusing on children with special needs and their families.” Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What happened to Dave Frankel? Longtime Philly forecaster passed away Source link #happened #Dave #Frankel #Longtime #6ABC #weatherman #Dave #Frankel #dead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  14. ‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety – The New York Times ‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety – The New York Times ‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety The New York TimesSince Trump took office, stocks are down and bitcoin has plunged. What’s going on? CNNWhy The Stock Market Slumped In Trump’s First Month—Even After Inflation Boost Forbes Source link #Trump #Bump #Stocks #Faded #February #Economic #Anxiety #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  15. Premier Roger Cook says WWE and UFC returns to WA will have huge economic boost to local economy Premier Roger Cook says WWE and UFC returns to WA will have huge economic boost to local economy The Cook Government is refusing to say how much bringing WWE wrestling and UFC back to Perth will cost taxpayers — but insists the economic spin off will be huge. Source link #Premier #Roger #Cook #WWE #UFC #returns #huge #economic #boost #local #economy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  16. Michael Saylor once told people to mortgage their home to buy Bitcoin—now the cryptocurrency is down so much he’s wants them to harvest a kidney Michael Saylor once told people to mortgage their home to buy Bitcoin—now the cryptocurrency is down so much he’s wants them to harvest a kidney Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of newly renamed Strategy, told his 4 million followers on social media network X to sell a kidney rather than sell their Bitcoin. Prices for the cryptocurrency have fallen about 13% over the past seven days. Michael Saylor, the boisterous Bitcoin evangelist who is also executive chairman of newly renamed Strategy, suggested true believers sell a kidney before offloading his favorite crypto even as prices plummet. In a post on X Thursday, Saylor made his position clear. “Sell a kidney if you must, but keep the Bitcoin,” he wrote. Saylor’s comment comes as Bitcoin hovered around $84,000 Friday, down 13% over the past seven days. The controversial post drew plenty of joking replies (and condemnation) from his 4 million followers, but it’s hard to tell if Saylor is serious as it’s not the first time he has suggested taking drastic action on Bitcoin. Previously, Saylor has suggested people mortgage their homes or family businesses and use the money to buy Bitcoin. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has itself been following Saylor’s Bitcoin philosophy. The company has purchased Bitcoin on more than 50 different occasions, often with leverage, since 2020 and the total value of its holdings stood at $41.9 billion as of Friday. Strategy has made six multimillion-dollar—and even billion-dollar—Bitcoin purchases since the start of the year. The company also claimed to have added $20.5 billion worth of Bitcoin to its balance sheet in its fourth quarter, its highest-ever quarterly Bitcoin splurge. Experts have warned that the company is overvalued and that its leveraged Bitcoin purchases could lead to disaster in the future, yet, Saylor is no less enthusiastic about the cryptocurrency. The 60-year-old has spent the past few months meeting with crypto-friendly politicians and members of the Trump team, including President Trump’s son, Eric Trump. At last week’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Saylor said establishing a national Bitcoin reserve would strengthen the dollar. Saylor has suggested that the U.S. buy 20% of the Bitcoin supply, which could be worth several hundred billion dollars at current prices. To show his ultimate commitment to Bitcoin this month, Saylor’s company rebranded itself to Strategy and incorporated the Bitcoin symbol into its corporate logo. “It ties our identity much more closely to Bitcoin and all of the positive aspects of the Bitcoin network in the world,” Saylor said of the rebrand. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Michael #Saylor #told #people #mortgage #home #buy #Bitcoinnow #cryptocurrency #hes #harvest #kidney Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  17. Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn – The Associated Press Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn – The Associated Press Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn The Associated PressTrump officials fire 800 employees at weather forecasting and oceans agency CNNNOAA layoffs spark outrage as Trump administration continues to shrink federal workforce CBS NewsHundreds Are Said to Resign From NOAA The New York Times Source link #Firings #weather #oceans #agency #risk #lives #economy #agency #heads #warn #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  18. Coach not content with Waratahs’ best start since 2014 Coach not content with Waratahs’ best start since 2014 Coach Dan McKellar is demanding more even after the new-era, star-studded NSW Waratahs’ best opening to a season since capturing the club’s only Super Rugby title more than a decade ago. A thrilling 29-24 victory over the Fijian Drua after a similarly hairy last-gasp 37-36 escape against the Highlanders in round one has given the Waratahs a two-from-two start for the first time since the triumphant 2014 campaign under Michael Cheika. It’s happy days indeed for skipper Jake Gordon after the Wallabies halfback had to endure the despair of leading the Waratahs to a first-ever wooden spoon last season. “We’ve done really well. Yeah, we haven’t been pretty, but I thought for the majority we’ve stuck to our game plan and we’ve done the stuff that the public probably won’t see,” Gordon said. “Against a really dangerous Drua team, I thought defensively we were pretty sharp for a long part of the game and we knew they were going to get one on ones and get the ball free. “Our tackle height to wrap up the ball, for example – Henry O’Donnell on the edge, they’re really hard tackles when guys get their hands free and, on reflection so far from the year, two wins from two. “We just need to incrementally improve each week and, if we do that, we will be a tough team.” The Waratahs host the Western Force next Saturday night in Sydney chasing three straight wins to open a season for the first time since 2009, when Phil Waugh led the side instead of Rugby Australia as he does now. With a raft of Wallabies joining in 2025, including Andrew Kellaway, Darby Lancaster, Rob Leota and Taniela Tupou, the Tahs even beat the Drua with their so-called “Ferrari” – $5-million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii – in the garage on Friday night. McKellar doesn’t know if Suaalii will be fit to tackle the Force either. The coach is more concerned about his side adding the polish to their attack after lamenting not putting the Drua to the sword after seizing the momentum and establishing a 10-point lead early in the second half on Friday night. “The fighting effort that I spoke to you people about a couple of weeks ago was there, there in bucket loads, but we nearly beat ourselves,” McKellar said. “That’s the disappointing part. “I’m really pleased with getting four points and we sit here with two wins from two … really happy about that but, again, we’ll use the review to make sure that we turn up in better shape next week. “Because at 22-12, with an opportunity five metres from their line, you’ve got to put that away and it’s a 17-point ball game and we’re probably having a completely different conversation.” Source link #Coach #content #Waratahs #start Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  19. In leaked memo to Google’s AI workers, Sergey Brin says 60 hours a week is the ‘sweet spot’ and doing the bare minimum can demoralize peers In leaked memo to Google’s AI workers, Sergey Brin says 60 hours a week is the ‘sweet spot’ and doing the bare minimum can demoralize peers In an internal memo to employees who work on Gemini, Sergey Brin recommended being in the office at least every weekday and said 60 hours is the “sweet spot” for productivity, according to the New York Times. He added that competition to develop artificial general intelligence has ramped up but maintained his belief that Google can come out on top if the company can “turbocharge” its efforts. Sergey Brin believes Google can win the race to artificial general intelligence and outlined his ideas for how to do that—including a workweek that’s 50% longer than the standard 40 hours. In an internal memo seen by the New York Times, the Google cofounder told employees working on Gemini, which develops the company’s suite of AI products, that he recommends being in the office “at least every weekday” and that “60 hours a week is the sweet spot of productivity.” He also warned against working more than 60 hours a week, saying it could lead to burnout, while calling out those who work less. “A number of folks work less than 60 hours and a small number put in the bare minimum to get by,” Brin wrote on Wednesday. “This last group is not only unproductive but also can be highly demoralizing to everyone else.” A source close to the matter declined to comment, but the Times said the memo doesn’t signal a departure from the tech giant’s official policy for employees to work in the office at least three days a week. Brin’s exhortations highlight the urgency to develop artificial general intelligence, or AGI, which is AI that’s as smart as or smarter than humans. “Competition has accelerated immensely and the final race to AGI is afoot,” he said in the memo. “I think we have all the ingredients to win this race, but we are going to have to turbocharge our efforts.” Brin added that Gemini staff can boost their coding efficiency by using the company’s own AI technology. The memo is the latest indication of his shift to a more hands-on role. In 2019, Brin and fellow Google cofounder Larry Page stepped down from their daily executive duties at parent company Alphabet. But OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT in late 2022—and the tech sector’s rush to generative AI that followed—inspired Brin to get back into the mix. Since returning, Brin has also spent a lot of time at Google’s DeepMind AI division, according to the Times. Last year, he acknowledged that he “kind of came out of retirement just because the trajectory of AI is so exciting.” That also coincided with some high-profile gaffes in Gemini’s AI, including an image generator that produced racially diverse Nazis. Story Continues Source link #leaked #memo #Googles #workers #Sergey #Brin #hours #week #sweet #spot #bare #minimum #demoralize #peers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  20. Gene Hackman Most Likely Died on Feb. 17, Sheriff Says – The New York Times Gene Hackman Most Likely Died on Feb. 17, Sheriff Says – The New York Times Gene Hackman Most Likely Died on Feb. 17, Sheriff Says The New York TimesGene Hackman, wife tested negative for carbon monoxide: sheriff Fox NewsGene Hackman’s Friend Recalls Last Conversation with His Wife Betsy Before Their Deaths: ‘She Was Very Excited’ (Exclusive) PEOPLE Source link #Gene #Hackman #Died #Feb #Sheriff #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  21. ‘Blight on our society’: Minister’s brother arrested on drug charges ‘Blight on our society’: Minister’s brother arrested on drug charges The brother of a state police minister has been charged with a number of drug offences in Northern NSW overnight. Source link #Blight #society #Ministers #brother #arrested #drug #charges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  22. Former U.S. National Security Advisor calls on Marco Rubio to resign Former U.S. National Security Advisor calls on Marco Rubio to resign John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, Alexander Vindman, former Director of European Affairs for the National Security Council and John Brennan, former CIA Director join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the Oval Office ambush conducted by Donald Trump and JD Vance on an American ally, and how it flies in the face to the diplomatic careers of individuals like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Senator Lindsey Graham. Source link #U.S #National #Security #Advisor #calls #Marco #Rubio #resign Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  23. How to Get Into the Monster Hunter Series and Play It In Chronological Order How to Get Into the Monster Hunter Series and Play It In Chronological Order Lexreborn210h ago They have fun factors in multiplayer, but like any game the commitment to it is individual based. I personally can’t get into it, but my friend LOVES it and I think that’s dope. My thing is I don’t like staying in games post credits anymore. That’s something I did as a kid because I didn’t understand it fully and missed a lot of content. These days I beat a game 80-100% and there’s really no real reason to replay for me. New game plus just feels like you unlocked god mode in a base game. The one game that definitely had me for a while though was Nioh 2. I swear that game is the only game recently that has a different game embedded in it after you beat it so many times. Source link #Monster #Hunter #Series #Play #Chronological #Order Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
  24. DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list – ABC News DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list – ABC News DOJ releases ‘first phase’ of Epstein files, including an evidence list ABC NewsAttorney General Pam Bondi Accuses FBI Of Withholding Jeffrey Epstein Files—What To Know ForbesConservatives explode at botched Epstein document rollout: ‘Complete disappointment’ Fox NewsJeffrey Epstein list: Names, flight logs in documents released by Trump administration AxiosJeffrey Epstein Files Released: Celebrities Named in His Contact Book Yahoo Source link #DOJ #releases #039first #phase039 #Epstein #files #including #evidence #list #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
  25. MH Wilds Hits Over 1M Concurrent Players At Launch On Steam, But Faces Mixed Reviews – Heres Why MH Wilds Hits Over 1M Concurrent Players At Launch On Steam, But Faces Mixed Reviews – Heres Why Monster Hunter Wilds has hit a concurrent player count of over 1 million on Steam, though it has received mostly negative reviews. Source link #Wilds #Hits #Concurrent #Players #Launch #Steam #Faces #Mixed #Reviews #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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