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Tesla investors furious at stock’s plunge turn tables on CEO Elon Musk Tesla investors furious at stock’s plunge turn tables on CEO Elon Musk Shareholders are using Musk’s own words against him, asking what five things he’s done for them in a reference to his DOGE team’s controversial email to federal employees. The stock dipped on Thursday for the sixth straight trading session. Tesla shareholders want Elon Musk to get a taste of his own DOGE medicine. Trump’s government efficiency czar sparked a backlash this past week when he demanded civil servants justify their paycheck by listing five things they accomplished in a week—a tactic he first used to thin the ranks at Twitter. With Tesla shares down heavily since the start of this year, however, investors are now turning the tables on their CEO. They have taken to Musk’s own social media site X to ask what he’s done for them lately. “Please share five things you did for Tesla shareholders this week,” celebrity photographer Jerry Avenaim posted on Wednesday, with a graph showing the poor performance of the stock. “Or are you working remotely? Asking for all of us.” Shares on Thursday dipped for the sixth straight session, falling 1.4% as of press time to once again underperform the Nasdaq tech index. Tesla did not respond to Fortune’s request for comment. The gibe stems from an ultimatum Musk sent this past Saturday: All federal employees were asked to explain what they accomplished last week. It ended with: “Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.” While he was certainly entitled to do that at Twitter, a company he owns, it rubbed U.S. government employees and the public the wrong way. Musk cannot be ordered to appear before Congress since he has no official role, but that also means his only authority is what the president affords him. Cabinet secretaries chafed at Musk’s intrusion and instructed employees not to answer, forcing the Tesla CEO to backpedal. First he said his expectations were very low (“The passing grade is literally just ‘Can you send an email with words that make any sense at all?’”) before then clarifying it merely sought to ensure basic bodily functions (“pulse and two working neurons”). On Wednesday, Trump sought to mend fences by openly praising Musk’s efforts to shave $1 trillion off the government budget in front of his senior officials. Story Continues On the one hand, Tesla shareholders have little to complain about. Their stock is still 14% higher than on the day of Trump’s election, despite news emerging that its auto business is under severe pressure. On the other hand, though, they can argue with some justification that Musk has contributed to all of that. Their CEO has comported himself poorly of late, even excluding his notorious salute at the inauguration. The market is also waking up to the risk that the first quarter at least will almost certainly disappoint. Recently the family values champion ignored ex-partner Grimes’s plea for help with a sick child of theirs even as he paraded their son around to her discontent. Then, alt-right influencer Ashley St. Clair published text messages in which he allegedly told her to keep quiet about their baby. Finally, he sought the early destruction of the International Space Station after trading barbs with an astronaut and former ISS commander. Shareholders can at least take some consolation that a refreshed version of the five-year-old Model Y finally celebrated its debut in China, according to a post on its official Weibo social media account. The vehicle accounts for two-thirds of all Teslas sold worldwide. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Tesla #investors #furious #stocks #plunge #turn #tables #CEO #Elon #Musk Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nevada lawmakers prepare for Medicaid cuts amid federal budget talks – News3LV Nevada lawmakers prepare for Medicaid cuts amid federal budget talks – News3LV Nevada lawmakers prepare for Medicaid cuts amid federal budget talks News3LVSome Republicans fear Medicaid cuts could cost them their jobs The Washington PostTo make their numbers work, Republicans must slash health spending The Economist Source link #Nevada #lawmakers #prepare #Medicaid #cuts #federal #budget #talks #News3LV Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spacey Jane: Perth indie rock band announce biggest tour yet to support new album If That Makes Sense Spacey Jane: Perth indie rock band announce biggest tour yet to support new album If That Makes Sense Spacey Jane will set off on their biggest tour yet, where they will rock out to fans at 20 shows across Australia and New Zealand this winter to support their new album. The Perth band have just released two new singles — All The Noise and How To Kill Houseplants — with their third album If That Makes Sense out on May 9. The extensive tour will begin in New Zealand, stopping in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland before heading to Australia to play in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart and Fremantle. The band will play four back-to-back all ages shows in their hometown from June 26 at Freo Social. Spacey Jane will be joined by Aussie alt-pop artist Phoebe Go and band The Moving Stills (all shows excluding Fremantle). Camera IconSpacey Jane will play four shows in Fremantle in June. Credit: Supplied The anticipated If That Makes Sense sees the band explore new sound elements and sing about falling in and out of love and overcoming trauma. Produced by Mike Crossey (who has worked with The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Wolf Alice), the band also collaborated with songwriters Jackson “Day Wave” Phillips and Sarah Aarons ( who have written for Childish Gambino anf Miley Cyrus) to bring this project to life. The tour comes after Spacey returned to live shows last month when they played their first gig in 14 months at The Rosemount Hotel. The ********* became a sensation after the release of Sunlight, topping Triple J’s annual music poll with single Booster Seat and earning the ARIA for Song of the Year. Frontier Member presale kicks off on March 4 from 12pm local time before tickets go on ***** on March 6 from 10am local time. Tickets via frontiertouring.com/spaceyjane. Source link #Spacey #Jane #Perth #indie #rock #band #announce #biggest #tour #support #album #Sense Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mason High School student arrested following shooting threat, district says Mason High School student arrested following shooting threat, district says A Mason High School student was arrested after the district says he made a “significant verbal threat” at a bus stop Wednesday. Mason City Schools said in a statement the male student was arrested at the high school Thursday morning, adding that the threat was made toward some Mason Early Childhood Center students. In a previous statement on the day of the incident, the district said the student “allegedly felt they were being picked on and, in response, made a verbal threat to shoot up the school.” Several students reported the threat to administrators, while others used the phone or text tip line to report what the student had said, according to the previous statement. As soon as becoming aware of the incident, the district launched an investigation, reviewed bus camera footage and worked closely with law enforcement, which ultimately resulted in the student’s arrest. “We know that incidents like the ones we have shared this week can be unsettling, and we want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority,” Thursday’s statement reads. “Our team is taking additional steps to reinforce a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect across all grade levels.” Mason City Schools spokesperson Tracey Carson told The Enquirer that while the district cannot disclose specific student disciplinary actions, students who make threats of this nature generally face suspension with a recommendation for expulsion. The district added that it’s working directly with the families impacted and is increasing support for the students involved. This includes increased supervision on all of the district’s buses, as well as providing “additional monitoring” on the route involved in Wednesday’s incident. Additionally, all of the district’s schools are offering lessons to help students “develop empathy and integrity, recognize and report harmful behaviors, and practice standing up for themselves and others in positive, constructive ways,” the statement said. If a student wishes to have a conversation with a member of the Prevention & Wellness team, contact Prevention & Wellness supervisor TJ Glassmeyer at *****@*****.tld. To report a threat, the district shared three ways the community can access its tip line: “Even if meant as a joke or out of frustration, threats—big or small—can lead to severe school and legal consequences,” the district said Wednesday. “Messages sent online, including group chats, gaming platforms, and social media are never truly private and can be misinterpreted.” Enquirer reporter David Ferrara contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Mason City Schools: Student arrested after making shooting threat Source link #Mason #High #School #student #arrested #shooting #threat #district Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment – The Guardian Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment – The Guardian Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment The GuardianRare 7-planet parade happens Friday. Here’s how you can see it Fox Weather A Parade of Planets Is Marching Through the Night Sky The New York TimesKeep an eye on Venus to help spot the rest of the planet parade in the night sky, astronomers say CNN Source link #Planetary #parade #Mercury #falls #line #rare #sevenplanet #alignment #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'My grief is relentless': heartbreak over son's ******* 'My grief is relentless': heartbreak over son's ******* Daniel O’Shea’s mother has faced off with his killer during a pre-sentence hearing where she expressed her heartbreak at losing her son in a violent shooting. Source link #039My #grief #relentless039 #heartbreak #son039s #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday. The ruling absolves the company from paying millions of dollars in restitutions to the families of those bereaved in the 2019 explosion on Whakaari, also known as White Island, and two dozen seriously injured survivors. Most of the 47 people on the island were U.S. and *********** cruise ship passengers on a walking tour, along with their local guides. The company, Whakaari Management — run by three brothers who own the active volcano on New Zealand’s North Island — appealed their convictions for breaching New Zealand’s workplace health and safety law in a three-day hearing last October at the High Court in Auckland. They were found guilty in a 2023 trial. 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. Responsibility for tourist safety probed The case hinged on whether the company — which granted access to the volcano to tourism operators and scientific groups, for a fee — should have been in charge of safety practices on the island under New Zealand’s workplace health and safety laws. Anyone in charge of a workplace must ensure management of hazards and the safety of all there, including at entry and exit points. Survivors told the trial in emotional testimony during the company’s 2023 trial that they had not been told the active volcano was dangerous when they paid to visit it. They were not supplied with protective equipment, and many were wearing clothing that made their horrific burns more damaging. In Friday’s written ruling, Justice Simon Moore ruled the company did not have a duty under the relevant law to ensure that the walking tour workplace was without risks to health and safety. He agreed with the company’s lawyers that the firm only granted access to the bare land through permits — and should not have been legally considered an entity that managed or controlled the workplace. The judge ruled it wasn’t unreasonable for the company to rely on tourism operators — who were licensed under New Zealand law — and emergency management and scientific agencies to assess the risks of activities on the island and manage safety precautions. A significant case for the tourism sector The case had far-reaching implications and changed the laws governing New Zealand’s adventure tourism industry, which is often based around outdoor thrills on or around the country’s many natural hazards. Operators must now take all reasonable steps to inform customers of any serious risks. The lawyers for the company said during last October’s hearing that if the conviction was allowed to stand, it would make other landowners reluctant to allow such activities to take place on their property for fear of being held responsible for the day-to-day decisions of tourism businesses operating on it — a suggestion rejected by the New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator, which brought the charges. Justice Moore said in Friday’s ruling that a too narrow or broad interpretation of the law governing who controls a workplace could have “profound” consequences. Others faced charges White Island, the tip of an undersea volcano also known by its Māori name Whakaari, was a popular tourist destination before the eruption and was reached by boat or helicopter from the North Island’s Bay of Plenty. When the superheated steam blew in December 2019, it killed some instantly and left others with agonizing burns. The workplace safety regulator brought charges against a number of parties — including the company run by Andrew, Peter and James Buttle. Six entities pleaded guilty in 2022 and 2023 to the charges they faced, including five tour companies and New Zealand’s geoscience research institute, which monitors active volcanoes. Charges were dismissed against the Buttle brothers individually, along with two tourism logistics firms and the government emergency management agency. In March, those convicted were ordered to pay a combined total of just over 10 million New Zealand dollars ($5.6 million) in restitutions to the bereaved families and survivors. Almost half of that was due to be paid by Whakaari Management Limited. The company filed its appeal the same month. In his ruling, Justice Moore said he had not overlooked or minimized the “unquantifiable tragedy” of the episode. “The 47 people who were on Whakaari at the time it erupted should never have been there,” he wrote. The fact that they were revealed “multiple systemic failures.” The case, however, was decided on the particular law and facts and boiled down to relatively narrow legal questions, he added. Source link #Judge #overthrows #conviction #owners #Zealand #island #volcano #died #eruption Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues – The New York Times Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues – The New York Times Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues The New York TimesOscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows The Associated PressGene Hackman’s Wife Betsy Arakawa’s Body Had Signs of ‘Mummification’ — Here’s What That Means PEOPLEGene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa’s harrowing 911 call revealed: Caller tears up begging for help Yahoo EntertainmentObituary: Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning Everyman actor with an edge, dies at 95 CNN Source link #Scattered #Pills #Body #Gene #Hackmans #Wife #Inquiry #Continues #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Outstanding leader for our club’: Fresh faces promoted to vice-captaincy role as Roosters change up their leadership group ‘Outstanding leader for our club’: Fresh faces promoted to vice-captaincy role as Roosters change up their leadership group The Roosters have locked in their leadership structure for the 2025 season, with James Tedesco remaining skipper while Lindsay Collins and Victor Radley have been promoted to new roles after the club lost a stack of experience. Tedesco has led the side since 2021 and will enter the new season with a couple of new deputies after Luke Keary and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves moved to the Super League. The experienced duo have been replaced by Collins and Radley who will serve as vice-captains as the Roosters turn to two of their most senior figures in a year where the top-eight credentials are already being questioned. The club may have lost a lot of talent but they have still managed to name a strong leadership group that includes Connor Watson, Angus Crichton, Nat Butcher, Spencer Leniu, Sam Walker and new recruit Chad Townsend. “James has been an outstanding leader for our club. He is highly respected, and his professionalism and drive set the standard for those around him,” Roosters coach Trent Robinson said. “Lindsay and Victor bring tremendous energy and commitment, and their leadership qualities continue to grow. “We have a strong group of players who understand what it means to represent the Sydney Roosters, and this leadership group will play a key role in driving our standards in 2025.” Source link #Outstanding #leader #club #Fresh #faces #promoted #vicecaptaincy #role #Roosters #change #leadership #group Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GJPD makes arrest in serious injury ****** GJPD makes arrest in serious injury ****** GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Thursday, the Grand Junction Police Department announced they made an arrest in a serious injury ****** that took place Jan. 31. The two-vehicle ******, which took place at the intersection of North 1st Street and North Avenue, happened when a white van traveling eastbound at high speed rear-ended a passenger vehicle stopped at a red light. The impact seriously damaged the passenger vehicle and both drivers sustained serious injuries. Street racing was not a factor in this ******. The driver of the van, identified as 37-year-old Ragnar Nickolas Kristl, received medical treatment for serious injuries sustained during the accident. A warrant was issued for Kristl’s arrest and he was taken into custody Feb. 21 without incident. Kristl faces the following charges: Vehicular assault – driving in a reckless manner resulting in serious bodily injury. Vehicular assault – driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in serious bodily injury. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The driver of the passenger vehicle remains hospitalized. This case remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WesternSlopeNow.com. Source link #GJPD #arrest #injury #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts – KATU Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts – KATU Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts KATUSome Republicans fear Medicaid cuts could cost them their jobs The Washington Post Source link #Washington #leaders #unite #proposed #Medicaid #cuts #warning #dire #health #impacts #KATU Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former Rebels bikie near the top of NZ Open leaderboard Former Rebels bikie near the top of NZ Open leaderboard Former Rebels bikie Ryan Peake is making a real success of life as a professional golfer. Source link #Rebels #bikie #top #Open #leaderboard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Map: Where Medicaid Enrollment in the U.S. Is the Highest Map: Where Medicaid Enrollment in the U.S. Is the Highest In the stretch of rural Kentucky that borders West Virginia, voters reliably send Republicans to Congress. Representative Hal Rogers, who represents the area, did not even face a Democratic challenger in 2024. More than 40 percent of the population there relies on Medicaid, the public health insurance plan for low-income Americans. In eastern Louisiana, where Representative Julia Letlow, a Republican, was elected in 2024 by a wide margin, about one-third of the population is enrolled in the program. Share of population enrolled in Medicaid Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming have not adopted the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion. The New York Times And in California’s Central Valley, Republicans control a district where two-thirds of the population is on Medicaid, one of the highest rates in the nation, according to an analysis of federal enrollment data by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a liberal think tank. Some of those places could bear the brunt of steep Medicaid cuts that are expected to be central to Republicans’ budget plans. The budget passed on Tuesday night by House Republicans directs Energy and Commerce, the committee that oversees Medicaid, to cut spending by $880 billion over the next decade, which would amount to an 11 percent reduction in the program’s planned spending. In its 60 years, Medicaid has swelled from a small program that provided medical care to poor Americans receiving cash assistance to the largest source of public insurance. It covers 72 million Americans, about one-fifth of the population. It pays for about half of all nursing care in the United States, and 40 percent of all births. The program has grown especially quickly over the last 15 years, as millions joined through the expansion of the Affordable Care Act to cover healthy adults who earn less than 138 percent of the federal poverty line, about $21,597 for an individual and $36,777 for a family of three. The rolls swelled again during the coronavirus pandemic, when Medicaid extended emergency coverage to millions. Republicans have not yet specified what policy changes they would make to Medicaid. Options discussed include requiring enrollees to be employed, or dialing down funding for the Affordable Care Act’s expansion, which made millions of adults eligible for coverage. A work requirement would be expected to cut Medicaid spending by about $100 billion over the next decade, as those unable to comply — or to file the correct paperwork showing their employment — would lose coverage. In a statement, Representative Rogers of Kentucky described claims his party would gut the program as “lies promoted by House Democrats.” “We are on a mission to cut waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars, so that we can protect the future of programs like Medicaid for years to come,” he said. Large cuts to Medicaid would likely hit dense urban areas that tend to vote for Democrats. The congressional district that covers part of the Bronx in New York, for example, has one of the highest Medicaid enrollment rates in the country, with the program covering 67 percent of the people who live there. A district that covers part of Los Angeles has more than half its residents enrolled in the program. Medicaid enrollment rates, by congressional district Of the 10 congressional districts with the highest share of residents enrolled in Medicaid, nine are held by Democratic legislators. Districts with the highest Medicaid enrollment rates District Representative Medicaid enrollment Margin Calif. 22nd David Valadao 68% +7 N.Y. 15th Ritchie Torres 67% +55 Calif. 21st Jim Costa 61% +5 Calif. 37th Sydney Kamlager-Dove 56% +57 Calif. 25th Raul Ruiz 55% +13 Calif. 13th Adam Gray 55% +0.09 N.Y. 14th Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 53% +38 Calif. 34th Jimmy Gomez 53% — Calif. 29th Luz Rivas 52% +40 N.Y. 13th Adriano Espaillat 52% +67 Show 40 more + Note: Margin of victory not shown for representatives who faced another member of the same party on the November ballot. There are also pockets of the country that rely significantly on the program where voters favor Republicans. Of the 218 seats Republicans control in Congress, 26 are in districts where Medicaid covers more than 30 percent of the population, according to a New York Times analysis of federal enrollment data. All 26 of those representatives voted in favor of the House budget this week. Republican districts with highest Medicaid enrollment rates District Representative Medicaid enrollment Republican Margin Calif. 22nd David Valadao 68% +7 Calif. 23rd Jay Obernolte 47% +20 Ky. 5th Hal Rogers 44% Uncontested Calif. 1st Doug LaMalfa 42% +31 Ore. 2nd Cliff Bentz 40% +31 Wash. 4th Dan Newhouse 38% — Alaska At-Large Nick Begich 36% +2 N.Y. 11th Nicole Malliotakis 34% +28 La. 5th Julia Letlow 34% — La. 3rd Clay Higgins 34% — Calif. 20th Vince Fong 33% — La. 4th Mike Johnson 33% — Show 14 more + Note: Margin of victory not shown for Republican representatives who faced another Republican on the November ballot. Their districts are scattered across the country, from Alaska to West Virginia. The list includes the Louisiana district held by Speaker Mike Johnson, where 33 percent of residents are enrolled. All are in states that participate in the Medicaid expansion. Republicans have considered scaling back funding for that program, which would save the federal government about $500 billion over the next decade — but also leave people in many states without coverage. While President Trump has repeatedly said over the last week he would not cut Medicaid, Republican legislators don’t have many options for looking for those cuts elsewhere. Some have already expressed concern about cuts to the program. Last week, seven Republican members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference sent Speaker Johnson a letter warning that “slashing Medicaid would have serious consequences, particularly in rural and predominantly Hispanic communities.” As the second Trump administration has gotten underway, health care has not been a top issue for the president’s voters. It ranked as the fifth-most-important issue to them in a January poll from The New York Times and Ipsos, behind immigration, the economy, inflation and taxes. In January, Michael Perry, a founder of the polling firm PerryUndem, conducted three focus groups with Medicaid enrollees who voted for President Trump, noting that most did not list health care among their top voting issues. When he brought up the idea that Republicans were exploring cuts to Medicare, some said they did not think the president would ultimately cut their health coverage because he would want to avoid a backlash. But other voters, he said, expressed concern. “They liked Medicaid, said it made a difference in their lives,” Mr. Perry said. “It wasn’t hard for them to put their finger on what Medicaid had done.” Source link #Map #Medicaid #Enrollment #U.S #Highest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Whale Watching Group Captures Stunning Video of 2,000 Dolphins Leaping Together in Rare Super Pod Whale Watching Group Captures Stunning Video of 2,000 Dolphins Leaping Together in Rare Super Pod A whale-watching tour company in Northern California captured rare footage of a dolphin super pod — featuring about 2,000 dolphins breaching off of the coast of Monterey. According to the Associated Press, Monterey Bay Whale Watch boat captain and videographer Evan Brodsky was sailing near Monterey Bay, about 100 miles away from San Francisco, on Friday, Feb. 21, when he encountered the super pod — which included the rare northern right whale dolphin. Source link #Whale #Watching #Group #Captures #Stunning #Video #Dolphins #Leaping #Rare #Super #Pod Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Consumer watchdog quits cases against firms accused of ripping off Americans – CNN Consumer watchdog quits cases against firms accused of ripping off Americans – CNN Consumer watchdog quits cases against firms accused of ripping off Americans CNNThe CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more The Associated Press Source link #Consumer #watchdog #quits #cases #firms #accused #ripping #Americans #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado range growing with new version of best-seller 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado range growing with new version of best-seller The best-selling version of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado is getting a five-seat option. Toyota Australia has confirmed the GXL, previously offered only as a seven-seater, will be offered without its third row of seating. “We are always looking at ways to enhance our model lineup and are pleased to be able provide customers with this additional option,” said a Toyota Australia spokesperson. It’s expected in Australia during the second half of 2025. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconPrado GXL Credit: CarExpert Toyota Australia hasn’t confirmed how much the five-seat GXL will cost. The current seven-seat GXL is priced at $79,990 before on-road costs, or $7490 more than the base GX – albeit with a lot more extra kit besides just a third row of seating. The company previously said it expected the GXL, which has traditionally been the volume-selling variant in the range, to account for around 50 per cent of total Prado sales. It launched the GXL exclusively with seven seats, as with the pricier VX and Kakadu. If you want a five-seat Prado, you need to settle for the base GX or spring for the Altitude. Neither is offered with a third row of seating. Camera Icon5-seat Prado Altitude Credit: CarExpertCamera Icon7-seat Prado VX with third row folded Credit: CarExpert The new Prado’s third row has courted controversy among journalists and customers alike, as unlike the rival Ford Everest it doesn’t fold flat into the floor due to the placement of the 48V battery for the mild-hybrid system. That means the load floor is a lot higher once they’re folded, which Toyota has attempted to mitigate by installing a removable storage box to sit between the folded seats and the tailgate so there’s a consistent load floor height. The third row of seating can’t be removed without voiding part of the vehicle’s warranty. “If a customer removes the third-row seats out the seven-seat LandCruiser Prado variant, the warranty will remain valid for all components of the vehicle besides the third-row components,” said a Toyota Australia spokesperson in November 2024. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert The company says seven-seat versions of the Prado offer 182 litres of boot space with all three rows of seating upright, expanding to 906L with the third row stowed, and then 1829L with the third and second rows stowed. Five-seat Prado variants, however, offer 954 litres of boot space with all the seats upright, expanding to 1895 litres with the second row of seats folded. All Prado models in Australia are powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The four-cylinder turbo-petrol hybrid powertrain offered overseas has yet to be locked in for our market. MORE: 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado price and specsMORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser Prado Source link #Toyota #LandCruiser #Prado #range #growing #version #bestseller Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

That was fast! Trump MIA as prices spike from coffee to eggs to gasoline That was fast! Trump MIA as prices spike from coffee to eggs to gasoline Weekly jobless claims just hit their highest point in nearly a year – while coffee prices surge and could climb even higher. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on Trump’s economy and is joined by Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman. (The Beat’s YouTube playlist: Ari: / arimelber Beat merch: www.msnbc.com/Beat5) Source link #fast #Trump #MIA #prices #spike #coffee #eggs #gasoline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Small businesses, ******-owned brands and Latinx-run companies to support – USA TODAY Small businesses, ******-owned brands and Latinx-run companies to support – USA TODAY Small businesses, ******-owned brands and Latinx-run companies to support USA TODAYWhy Consumers Are Planning an ‘Economic Blackout’ on Feb. 28 TIME’No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food’: What’s behind the ‘Feb. 28 economic blackout’ Yahoo Source link #Small #businesses #Blackowned #brands #Latinxrun #companies #support #USA #TODAY Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spirited Away’s 856-Page Comic Book Omnibus Is Available Now For Only $30 Spirited Away’s 856-Page Comic Book Omnibus Is Available Now For Only $30 Studio Ghibli fans can now add the massive All-in-One Edition of the Spirited Away Film Comic to their bookshelf. The 856-page hardcover omnibus collects all five volumes of the previously out-of-print comic book adaptation of Spirited Away. Individual volumes in the Studio Ghibli Film Comic series are hard to find for reasonable prices, but the newly issued All-in-One Editions offer a budget-friendly solution for this issue. Spirited Away’s Film Comic omnibus was published earlier this week with a list price of $35, but fans can grab a copy for $29.75 at Amazon right now. These graphic novels are notable because they use the original film animation cells for illustrations. They’ve all been rearranged and reformatted to look like comic book and manga panels with full-color illustrations. Spirited Away clocks in at a total of 856 pages, while My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service are 584 pages each. Ponyo’s All-in-One Edition is 592 pages. For anyone who adores the art direction of Studio Ghibli movies, this is a pretty great way to “pause” a film so that you can focus on the smaller details of these beautifully animated stories. Because these comics use original cells and illustrations from the movies, they really can be viewed as reasonably priced art books, too. Hopefully Howl’s Moving Castle, which also has a Film Comics series, will receive the All-In-One treatment next. Spirited Away Film Comic: All-in-One Edition If you want to rewatch the films before reading the Film Comics, the Limited Edition Steelbook series of Ghibli movies is definitely worth checking out. We’ve put together a list of the collectible editions of Ghibli films you can get for retail price or less at Amazon, including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Ponyo for $19 each. The 30th Anniversary Edition of My Neighbor Totoro, which comes with the soundtrack on CD and a 40-page book, is available for $37. Last summer, The Boy and the Heron became the first Studio Ghibli film to release on 4K Blu-ray. The steelbook version is discounted to $30 and comes with 4K and standard Blu-ray discs. Studio Ghibli Movies – Limited Edition Steelbooks Source link #Spirited #Aways #856Page #Comic #Book #Omnibus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I never thought I’d be back’: How Siosiua Taukeiaho bounced back from a failed medical and a terminated contract to revive his NRL career ‘I never thought I’d be back’: How Siosiua Taukeiaho bounced back from a failed medical and a terminated contract to revive his NRL career Veteran front-rower Siosiua Taukeiaho thought his rugby league career was over after he was sacked by Catalans last year for attending a concert, while he also battled a serious foot injury that derailed a potential move to the Bulldogs. Taukeiaho never thought he’d be back in the NRL after moving to the Super League at the end of the 2022 season, but he’s been handed a lifeline by the Sea Eagles and has been locked in to start their first game against the Cowboys. It caps an arduous journey for the two-time premiership winner at the Roosters who battled a serious foot injury before Catalans terminated his contract after he skipped training to attend a concert with a couple of teammates. Camera IconSiosiua Taukeiaho is back in the NRL following an unsuccessful stint in the Super League. NRL Imagery Credit: Supplied “I never thought I’d be back in the NRL. You can’t really predict the future, but here I am,” Taukeiaho said. “I didn’t play many games over there. I had a Lisfranc injury that I struggled a lot with while in France. “Rehab felt like it was going really well, but I don’t know if I came back early. I kept rupturing the ligaments and the joints which made it worse. “I struggled a lot over there with my injury and then I had the incident in my last year where I went to a concert (that I shouldn’t have). “Everyone found out a couple of weeks later and my contract got terminated, so I wanted to come back to Australia to sort my injury out and do my rehab here.” Camera IconTaukeiaho has won a starting spot after impressing Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold. Sea Eagles Credit: Supplied There was every chance that his footy career was over, but he felt like he had more to give and was rewarded with a train-and-trial deal by Manly. Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold had no problem offering him a lifeline given he saw Nathan Brown make the most of his opportunity at the club and became a “cult hero” on the northern beaches. “I like to give players a second chance and I am happy to give players a second chance, but they also need to take it. And Siosiua has taken that,” Seibold said. “He will start for us in the first game. He has earned that through his performances at training. He has twice won our trainer of the week. “He is a winner, and he has been great with our younger boys, particularly the Pacific Islander boys. He has been excellent there. “I saw a hunger and desire there. He wants to prove himself right in a lot of ways because it didn’t end the way he wanted it to end.” Taukeiaho is fully fit after finally overcoming a persistent foot injury that he picked up while returning a kick-off. His family was in France when it happened, but he was all alone for much of 2024 after he failed the medical with the Bulldogs who were worried about the injury that he played through in the 2023 Super League grand final. Taukeiaho said it was a “depressing time” as he battled the pain while having to learn a new culture, and it’s why he thought an NRL return was dead and buried once the Bulldogs turned him down. “I thought that footy was probably done for me because of the injury,” he said. “I struggled to even put weight on it and run when I came back, plus I was getting older, so I thought that was it. “I was just grateful that Gus (Phil Gould), Cameron Ciraldo and Travis Touma (Bulldogs trainer) accepted me at the Bulldogs to help me with my rehab because that helped me strengthen everything. “I’m grateful for the opportunity given me to come back to the NRL, especially Manly because I’m only five minutes up the road at Beacon Hill. “I’ve been in the game for eight or nine years and won two premierships at the Roosters, so the best thing I can do is come here and bring my leadership and experience to help some of the younger players.” Source link #thought #Siosiua #Taukeiaho #bounced #failed #medical #terminated #contract #revive #NRL #career Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New Clues in Mummified Gene Hackman Family Deaths Deepen Mystery New Clues in Mummified Gene Hackman Family Deaths Deepen Mystery Police have deemed the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife “suspicious” after searching their New Mexico mansion. Among the details that caught their eye: The front door was left ajar, the couple’s bodies lay on the floor in separate rooms, and an open pill bottle was discovered with pills scattered across the floor near Hackman’s wife. Police added there were “no obvious signs of gas leak,” discrediting a theory that has spread online. That’s not all according to a search warrant obtained by TMZ that added another level of mystery to the death of the couple, whose bodies were discovered Wednesday afternoon but were not positively identified until the following morning. Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa in Los Angeles in 1986. / Donaldson Collection / Getty Images Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found after a neighbor requested a ******** check. Police wrote that the deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation.” Upon arrival, authorities found a dog “running loose on the property,” another family canine sitting near Arakawa’s body, and another found dead in a closet. Hackman’s body, which was fully clothed, was reportedly found on the ground in a room near the kitchen. His sunglasses were also on the ground nearby, leading police to speculate that he may have fallen. Police said they found a space heater near Arakawa’s head on the bathroom floor. Arakawa and Hackman were married for 34 years, having moved to Santa Fe after he retired in 2004. Law enforcement officials talk outside the home of actor Gene Hackman on Thursday. / AP Authorities have not released a cause of death, but Hackman’s daughter Elizabeth told TMZ she feared carbon monoxide poisoning was to blame for both deaths. A spokeswoman for the Santa Fe sheriff’s office earlier told ABC News foul pay is not expected, but she did not respond to a call and email from the Daily Beast. Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza told TMZ his deputies obtained a search warrant “in case” the investigation turns criminal but stopped short of saying a criminal probe had been opened. The county’s top cop added the couple could have “been victims of a double *********, suicide, accidental death,” or may have simply died of “natural causes.” Source link #Clues #Mummified #Gene #Hackman #Family #Deaths #Deepen #Mystery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Timberlake cancels Columbus concert due to flu – NBC4 WCMH-TV Timberlake cancels Columbus concert due to flu – NBC4 WCMH-TV Timberlake cancels Columbus concert due to flu NBC4 WCMH-TVJustin Timberlake cancels Columbus concert shortly before it was set to begin 10TVJustin Timberlake Cancels Columbus, Ohio, Show for a Second Time Amid Flu Battle Yahoo EntertainmentFans furious as Justin Timberlake cancels show at last minute amid trainwreck ‘world tour’ Daily MailJustin Timberlake cancels Columbus concert: How to get your ticket refund Hindustan Times Source link #Timberlake #cancels #Columbus #concert #due #flu #NBC4 #WCMHTV Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs Children from poor households should be enrolled for free school meals automatically to prevent thousands going hungry, a report by MPs has found. The education select committee called for the change “without delay”, warning that pupils who should be fed free of cost are missing out because their parents have not signed up to the scheme. As of June 2024, around 2.1 million children were known to be eligible for free school meals in England – nearly a quarter of pupils. A Department for Education (DfE) spokesperson said the government “welcomed” the proposals and would carefully consider the recommendations. In England, families are eligible to apply for free school meals if they are on universal credit and have a household income below £7,400 per year, after tax, alongside other benefits. However, the committee heard evidence from an expert who estimated that one in 10 children in poverty are not receiving the meals. Earlier this month, Kate Antsey, of the Child Poverty Action Group, told MPs that it was often because of language barriers or difficulty with the administrative process experienced by their parents. Another estimate published in April 2024 by the think tank Policy in Practice put the number of children needlessly missing out on Free School Meals at 471,000. The cross-party education committee said the government should change the current rules using the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill – which is currently making its way through Parliament – to remove the need for manual enrolment. Failing to address the issue would be a “missed opportunity” to feed hungry children at school, the report concluded. It added that low uptake of free school meals contributes to hunger at school for children living with deprivation. The MPs also accused the government of rushing the bill through the House of Commons “at the expense of time for proper scrutiny”. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called it a “landmark” bill to “seek to keep children safe”. It includes plans for all children to have a unique identifier number, a bit like a National Insurance number, for safeguarding purposes. It also includes other wide-ranging proposals, such as universal free breakfast clubs in all primary schools, and changes to academy schools’ powers. Some of its proposals – particularly around academies – have been criticised, including by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who called it educational “vandalism”. Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, agreed with the committee’s calls for auto-enrolment for free school meals, adding: “Too often social stigma means parents do not register. “Crucially, enrolment for free school meals also unlocks pupil premium money for pupils, so without registration they also miss out on this vital additional support.” Campaigners say automatic enrolment would also bring in millions in extra funding for schools via pupil premium grants. The government pays schools £1,455 per primary pupil on free school meals or £1,035 per secondary pupil, per year, for at least six years. Other recommendations in the report include ensuring that children with special educational needs and disabilities can access universal free breakfast clubs, strengthening the access of children in care to mental health support, and developing a national care offer. Education committee chairwoman Helen Hayes said: “The committee has made recommendations designed to strengthen support for the most vulnerable children in society, based on compelling evidence from experts and from young people who shared with us their deeply moving experiences of life in care.” The committee called on the government to develop a consistent national offer for care leavers across the country, to support vulnerable young people with things like transport costs and access to apprenticeships. The DfE said the “landmark” schools bill would break the “unfair link between background and opportunity”. “Despite the challenging inherited fiscal context, we are introducing landmark measures to support family finances, including rolling out free breakfast clubs in every primary school and capping the number of branded uniform items parents have to pay for, as well as prioritising reform across children’s social care.” Source link #Autoenrol #eligible #pupils #free #school #meals #MPs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WAFL 2025: Peel Thunder, Fremantle extend alignment until end of 2029 under new deal WAFL 2025: Peel Thunder, Fremantle extend alignment until end of 2029 under new deal Fremantle have locked in their alignment Peel Thunder until at least the end of 2029 just months after claiming a third WAFL premiership. Source link #WAFL #Peel #Thunder #Fremantle #extend #alignment #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

8 arrested in Irving police prostitution sting 8 arrested in Irving police prostitution sting The Brief Irving police arrested seven people on Tuesday for allegedly soliciting a prostitute and one person for alleged prostitution. The operation was part of the department’s continued efforts to combat human trafficking. No details about the operation were released. IRVING, Texas – Irving police arrested eight people in an alleged prostitution sting. What we know Irving police said the eight suspects were taken into custody on Tuesday during an operation that is part of their continued effort to combat human trafficking. Those eight people included: 43-year-old Antonio Aguilar 45-year-old Meysam Gholami 52-year-old Carlos Munoz-Orellana 42-year-old Christopher Williams 28-year-old Issac Van Duh Peng 32-year-old Helleh Carles All are charged with solicitation of prostitution except for Carles, who is charged with prostitution. Raye is also facing an evading arrest charge. What we don’t know Police did not release any other details about the operation or what led them to these eight suspects. The Source The information in this story comes from a news update from the Irving Police Department. Source link #arrested #Irving #police #prostitution #sting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]