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A Patient Allegedly Broke Nearly Every Bone In A Nurse’s Face. Cops Say It Could Be A Hate Crime. A Patient Allegedly Broke Nearly Every Bone In A Nurse’s Face. Cops Say It Could Be A Hate Crime. A Florida man accused of brutally assaulting a nurse, reportedly breaking nearly every bone in her face, is now facing a hate crime enhancement to his felony charge, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday. Stephen Scantlebury, 33, was initially charged earlier this week with the attempted second-degree ******* of an unnamed Palms West Hospital nurse assigned to his care, according to a criminal complaint obtained by HuffPost. The nurse, 67, survived the assault, but authorities say she is likely to lose the use of both of her eyes. One witness, whose relationship to Scantlebury is unknown, told police he had been acting paranoid in the days leading up to the assault, “blaming people in his life for events they had nothing to do with,” according to the complaint. Scantlebury was reportedly admitted into the hospital under Florida’s Baker Act, which allows families to treat a loved one during an emergency mental health crisis by calling authorities to involuntarily detain them at a hospital for evaluation. Palms West Hospital is, however, not a Baker Act receiving facility, which led the victim’s daughter to question why the man was placed there. The hospital’s parent company, HCA Florida, told HuffPost in an email that it could not discuss specific cases due to patient privacy laws. However, the company stated that if “a patient comes to the hospital for a medical condition (i.e. the flu, a broken bone, chest pains) and starts to exhibit signs or certain behaviors, a mental health assessment is performed to determine if the patient qualifies for a Baker Act designation.” A nurse at Palms West Hospital was brutally assaulted by a patient this week. Stephen Scantlebury, 33, faces a charge of attempted second-degree *******. Google Maps Multiple witnesses told police that on Tuesday, Scantlebury jumped onto the nurse and began attacking her when she entered the room, according to the complaint. One of the witnesses ran out of the room to call hospital security, but when help arrived, Scantlebury was allegedly still on top of his victim, hitting her with his fist. Detectives told NBC affiliate WPTV that Scantlebury made comments about the victim’s ethnicity during the attack, which is what led to the hate crime enhancement. Scantlebury stopped his assault and fled after a witness yelled at him, police said in the complaint. He managed to escape the hospital and ran into traffic, where he was taken into custody by the sheriff’s department. A public defender assigned to Scantlebury’s defense did not immediately respond when reached by HuffPost. On Thursday, the court ordered him to have a psychiatric evaluation. Due to the gravity of the nurse’s injuries, she was airlifted to another hospital in critical condition, according to the complaint. Medical staff said “essentially every bone” in her face was broken and she would likely lose the use of both her eyes. “The attack on our nursing colleague happened within a matter of seconds and was witnessed by multiple people who came to assist,” HCA Florida said in its statement to HuffPost. The company also stated, “Our primary concern is with our beloved colleague and we are praying for her recovery,” adding that it is “providing support to our hospital staff who are understandably shaken by this incident.” The victim’s daughter, who is a doctor herself and asked to be identified only as Cindy, told WPBF she was surprised by the extent of her mother’s injuries, saying security “could have intervened sooner.” “She has multiple fractures of the orbit, subarachnoid and subdural bleeding in the brain, a clavicle fracture, swollen eyes, bruises on both eyes and her face,” she told the outlet of her mother’s condition. “It looks like more than just one blow — it was several blows. It was pretty intense. ” The daughter questioned how Scantlebury was able to escape the facility. “This guy was on the third floor. He escaped the hospital. He was on the road! Like, where was security in all of this?” she asked. Her mother is scheduled for several surgeries. Related… Source link #Patient #Allegedly #Broke #Bone #Nurses #Face #Cops #Hate #Crime Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources – ABC News Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources – ABC News Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources ABC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Trump #expected #Kash #Patel #acting #ATF #director #Sources #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Document work or resign, Doge says to US federal workers in email Document work or resign, Doge says to US federal workers in email Federal workers received an email on Saturday afternoon asking them to list their accomplishments from the past week or resign – the latest development in the Trump administration’s efforts targeting the federal workforce. The emails came after billionaire and Trump confidante Elon Musk tweeted that workers would “shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week”. “Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation,” he wrote. Musk has been leading an outside effort to aggressively curtail government spending through funding cuts and firings. The email arrived in inboxes shortly after Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (Cpac). The messages came with the subject line “What did you do last week?” from a sender listed as HR. In a copy of the email obtained by the BBC, employees were asked to explain their accomplishments from the past week in five bullet points – without disclosing classified information – before Monday at midnight. The Office of Personnel Management, the federal government’s human resources agency, confirmed the emails were authentic in a statement to CBS, the BBC’s US news partner. “As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to an efficient and accountable federal workforce, OPM is asking employees to provide a brief summary of what they did last week by the end of Monday, CC’ing their manager. Agencies will determine any next steps.” The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union representing federal employees, criticised the message as “cruel and disrespectful” and vowed to challenge any “unlawful terminations” of federal employees. “Once again, Elon Musk and the Trump Administration have shown their utter disdain for federal employees and the critical services they provide to the American people,” Everett Kelley, union president, said in a statement. Earlier in the day, Trump touted cuts and told a crowd of supporters at Cpac that the work of federal employees was inadequate because they did not come into the office. The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) is not an official government department, but Musk’s team has exacted wide-ranging changes to the US federal infrastructure with approval from the White House. Thousands of government employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as other agencies, have been fired in recent weeks. The email mirrors Musk’s handling of employees after he acquired social media platform Twitter in 2022. As the staff there shrunk under his ownership, he issued ultimatums that included a now-infamous request to commit to being “extremely hardcore” at work or resign. Trump has repeatedly applauded Musk’s cost-cutting measures. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that Musk is doing a “great job” in reducing the size of the federal government and that he would like to see him “get more aggressive” in the pursuit. Source link #Document #work #resign #Doge #federal #workers #email Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon lashes Gen Z, work-from-home JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon lashes Gen Z, work-from-home Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of American banking giant JP Morgan Chase, has “had it” with Gen Z employees and their work-from-home shenanigans. In a stunning tirade, delivered to the bank’s employees, Mr Dimon hit out at young bankers sending text messages and looking at mail while “on the f**king Zoom”. “Not paying attention, not reading your stuff,” he said. “If you don’t think that slows down efficiency, creativity, creates rudeness, it does. “When I found out people were doing that, you don’t do that in my ******** meetings. If you’re going to meet with me, you’ve got my attention, you’ve got my focus, I don’t bring my ******** phone, I’m not sending texts to people. “And don’t give me this s**t that ‘work from home Friday’ works. I call a lot of people on Friday. There’s not a ******** person you can get a hold of.” The spray against remote work, which swept workplaces in response to the Covid pandemic in 2020, followed a petition from employees protesting the impending end of the hybrid model at the bank. JP Morgan Chase is ending remote work and Mr Dimon stated bluntly if Gen Z employees didn’t like it, they could leave. “You have a choice. You don’t have to work at JP Morgan,” he said. “The people who don’t want to work at the company, that’s fine with me. I’m not mad at you. Don’t be mad at me. It’s a free country, you can walk with your feet. But this company is going to set its own standards and do it our own way. I’ve had it with this sort of stuff. “I’ve been working seven days a ******** week since Covid. I come in and ‘where’s everybody else?’ “Here and there and the Zoomers don’t show up … that’s not how you build a great company.” But while the top end of American finance could soon wave farewell to WFH, it looks as though Australia’s banking giants will continue to offer employees the controversial option. Commonwealth Bank, NAB, ANZ and Westpac all offer their workers some variant of the hybrid working model. NewsWire asked each of the banks whether they would continue to offer WFH throughout 2025 and did not receive any indication the arrangements would be shelved. Commonwealth Bank and ANZ require employees to front up to work in-person at least 50 per cent of the time. Camera IconANZ Bank, one of Australia’s big four banks, will continue to offer WFH despite the move from JP Morgan Chase to end the controversial arrangements. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia An ANZ spokesman told NewsWire the $91bn company recognised the value of both face-to-face and virtual collaboration. “Being able to work alongside colleagues in person creates a different kind of connection and teamwork than is possible virtually; however, as a global organisation with geographically dispersed teams, we recognise that both face-to-face and virtual collaboration have value in a hybrid world,” the spokesman said. “Being in the office offers opportunities for informal learning, personal growth and building relationships. “Interacting with others is one of the most effective ways to foster a sense of community and belonging, particularly for new staff members, as it helps them to feel welcome and accelerates their sense of belonging to ANZ.” The Finance Sector Union negotiated work-from-home rights for NAB employees in their 2023 enterprise bargaining agreement. Mr Dimon’s spray, though delivered with obvious frustration, also expressed concern that Gen Z employees were being “left behind” by WFH, losing out “socially” and in “meeting people”. Work design expert Caroline Knight from The University of Queensland said there might be some truth to the claim for some cohorts. From her research with a large consulting firm with a substantial presence in Australia, she said it was “beneficial” for new employees to start off in the office to meet people and “get a sense” of the culture. “There’s a big learning curve when you join a new role, particularly for new recruits,” she told NewsWire this week. “I do think it is advantageous to be in the office for a ******* of time, for a few months maybe, to get to know people, before having a hybrid work set-up. “That is generally what is emerging in the literature. “A strong presence in the office initially would definitely help their social skills and knowing how to interact with people and learn for sure.” But in responding to Mr Dimon’s remarks, she said there was no evidence to suggest performance declined when employees mixed WFH with in-office work. Camera IconFinance Sector Union national secretary Julia Angrisano says WFH makes employees more ‘engaged and productive’. Supplied. Credit: Supplied “From the academic side of research, there’s no evidence I know of to suggest performance is worse when people work say in a hybrid fashion, sometimes from home and sometimes in the office,” she said. “Generally (WFH) is better for wellbeing. If people are feeling better, they are less likely to go on sick, they are less likely to burn out. “They are more likely to feel they can manage work demands and home demands.” FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano also warned that employers might struggle to retain staff without offering WFH. “Workers are still seeking out employers who offer flexible work locations,” she told NewsWire. “Employers may find it harder to attract and retain staff when they are forcing workers back to the office with no genuine consultation or flexibility. “We know from our members that workers who are respected and allowed to do their job with some flexibility are more engaged and productive.” Source link #Morgan #Chase #CEO #Jamie #Dimon #lashes #Gen #workfromhome Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman in “Palisades Strong” T-shirt charged with looting a home burned in wildfire Woman in “Palisades Strong” T-shirt charged with looting a home burned in wildfire A woman wearing a “Palisades Strong” T-shirt — part of a campaign to promote solidarity and resilience among fire victims — was arrested Friday on suspicion of looting a home destroyed in last month’s devastating wildfire, authorities said. Authorities say the woman, whom they identified as Karen Mastey, stole numerous antiques from a residence burned in the Jan. 7 fire, which destroyed nearly 7,000 homes and other structures and killed at least 12. In the weeks since the fire broke out, numerous retailers have sold merchandise adorned with the “L.A. Strong” logo — with proceeds intended to go to recovery efforts. Shirts bearing similar messages of resilience, solidarity, and hope for Pacific Palisades residents have popped up on many online marketplaces. The California Highway Patrol recieved a 911 call Friday afternoon from a homeowner who had spotted a suspicious vehicle after returning home to retrieve some “belongings they had set to the side” and finding some items missing, according to a CHP spokesperson. CHP Sgt. Daniel Keene said the vehicle had left the area by the time officers arrived, but the homeowner provided them with a description of the suspect and her vehicle. Investigators later determined the vehicle was registered to an address in Santa Clarita, about 35 miles north of the crime scene, Keene said. Officers were dispatched to the location, where they found Mastey in possession of some of the stolen items and arrested her on suspicion of grand theft, the CHP said in a news release. “I am incredibly proud of the swift action taken by our officers to protect the public and prevent further harm,” Keene said. He said that no charges had been filed against Mastey as of Saturday, but that the agency had further details about the case that it would release Monday. An online jail roster shows that Mastey was booked under her maiden name and later released. It lists her age as 53. In recent weeks, state lawmakers have proposed tougher penalties for looting and other opportunistic crimes during disasters, in an effort to ease residents’ fears of their evacuated homes being burglarized. And yet publicly available statistics suggest that such crimes aren’t as widespread as some assert. Authorities say at least two dozen individuals have been arrested in evacuation zones after the recent Palisades and Eaton wildfires. One group of suspected burglars reportedly stole more than $200,000 worth of valuables from a home in Mandeville Canyon near Santa Monica, while another is alleged to have stolen an Emmy Award from an Altadena home, where they Eaton fire destroyed more than 9,400 homes and other structures and killed at least17. With the backing of police and firefighter groups, some lawmakers have proposed tough-on-crime legislation that would treat burglaries in emergency areas as felony offenses, with potentially stiffer penalties. One proposed bill also would crack down on people who impersonate police, firefighters or paramedics during a wildfire. Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman, whose office has filed charges in 27 criminal cases related to the wildfires, has called the current law to crack down on such crimes “underwhelming.” The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has created a Looter Suppression Team to provide closer surveillance and a quicker response time to Altadena neighborhoods that were evacuated. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Source link #Woman #Palisades #Strong #Tshirt #charged #looting #home #burned #wildfire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say – The New York Times ‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say – The New York Times ‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say The New York TimesPolice arrest a suspect in a stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial that injures 1 person The Associated PressGerman police suspect antisemitism in Holocaust memorial stabbing The Washington PostMan stabbed at Holocaust memorial in Berlin Euronews Source link #Religious #Motivation #Berlin #Stabbing #Police #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*** pop stars drop out of global music bestseller charts *** pop stars drop out of global music bestseller charts Ian Youngs Culture reporter Getty Images Charli XCX leads the nominations for next week’s Brit Awards After years of global domination by stars such as Ed Sheeran, Adele and Harry Styles, British music artists have failed to make it into the worldwide annual charts of the year’s top 10 bestselling singles or albums – for the first time in more than two decades. No *** acts featured on either list detailing the most popular albums and songs of 2024, as published by global music industry body the IFPI. Two years ago, *** acts held seven of the 20 entries across the two charts. US singer Benson Boone claimed 2024’s number one song with Beautiful Things, while Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department was the world’s bestselling album. Releases by Coldplay, Charli XCX and Dua Lipa did not make the lists – with the highest-ranked British representative being singer and producer Artemas, whose song I Like The Way You Kiss Me was the 15th most popular single of 2024. Getty Images Artemas, from Oxfordshire, had the top song by a *** artist around the world in 2024 Previously, *** acts have appeared in one, or both, of the top 10 lists every year since at least 2003. The reduction in British stars is not just a global phenomenon. No British act held any of the top 10 most popular singles of the year in the *** in the most recent list – the first time that has happened since at least 2005. *** artists are facing competition from pop stars from Korea and Latin America, with four of the world’s 10 bestselling albums last year by South Korean boy bands. Seventeen had two albums in the global top 10 last year Global bestselling albums of 2024 Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets DepartmentBillie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And SoftSabrina Carpenter – Short n’ SweetEnhypen – Romance: UntoldSZA – SOSSeventeen – Spill The FeelsMorgan Wallen – One Thing At A TimeSeventeen – 17 Is Right HereNoah Kahan – Stick SeasonStray Kids – ATE Source: IFPI However, a crop of new British stars including Lola Young, Central Cee and Myles Smith have made a big impact at home and abroad in recent months, suggesting the well is not running dry. Jo Twist, chief executive of British record industry body the BPI, said: “British artists may have enjoyed stronger years on the international stage, which perhaps isn’t surprising given some of our biggest names were not in cycle in 2024. “There was still plenty to be excited about, as a new generation announced itself – not least Charli XCX, who enjoyed a breakthrough year globally, alongside international chart success for emerging artists such as Jordan Adetunji, Artemas and Good Neighbours, while the likes of Lola Young and Myles are now rapidly building an international following.” While asserting *** record companies do “an amazing job” at nurturing new artists, it is “undoubtedly becoming much harder to break talent in a hyper-competitive global music economy”, she admitted. “Streaming has created many benefits, enabling more artists to succeed, but has also levelled the playing field for music markets around the world, opening up more challenges to the ***.” Reuters US singer Benson Boone was one of the breakout stars of 2024 Global best-selling singles of 2024 Benson Boone – Beautiful ThingsSabrina Carpenter – EspressoTeddy Swims – Lose ControlBillie Eilish – Birds of a FeatherShaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)Hozier – Too SweetPost Malone – I Had Some Help (feat Morgan Wallen)Kendrick Lamar – Not Like UsTaylor Swift – Cruel SummerNoah Kahan – Stick Season Source: IFPI Last year was “one of the most competitive years in recent memory to release music”, according to Billboard’s *** editor Thomas Smith, with big releases from major US stars such as Swift, Beyonce and Billie Eilish. “In terms of where the *** is at, it isn’t great. I wouldn’t say it’s an existential threat just yet, but we’re probably not far off,” he said. “It’s concerning that it’s going down – it feels like quite rapidly. “But then, on the flip side, this is all cyclical.” Next weekend, the British music industry will celebrate the achievements of acts such as Charli XCX, Ezra Collective and The Last Dinner Party at the Brit Awards. Another nominee, Sam Fender, released his latest album on Friday to strong reviews. This year has got “off to a great start from a *** perspective”, Smith said, and things could pick up even more speed if superstars like Sheeran, Styles and Sam Smith return later in 2025. But the music industry landscape is very different from a decade ago, he adds. “We see artists from the K-pop scene and Latin America – like Bad Bunny, one of the biggest, most listened-to artists on the planet right now. “The *** has some really specific issues that need to be addressed, like the rising cost of touring. A lot of *** acts have to be really careful and can’t afford to lose money on every single tour that they do when they go to Europe or to the US or anywhere else.” Grassroots music venues are “key hubs for nurturing talent” but many have closed or are struggling, he said. *** music exports grew by 15% in 2023, the latest year for which figures are available. But US music data company Chartmetric has said much of this is driven by legacy acts such as Queen, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. “While this may not appear problematic for the ***’s bottom line right now, it could highlight potential concerns for the future,” journalist Sonia Chien wrote in Chartmetric’s How Music Charts newsletter last week. “If the *** does not foster the careers of new talent today, the contributions of current legacy artists would be expected to diminish, without being replenished.” Source link #pop #stars #drop #global #music #bestseller #charts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oscar favourite Anora scoops pool at Sprit awards Oscar favourite Anora scoops pool at Sprit awards Anora has won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards in what could be a preview of the Oscars. Source link #Oscar #favourite #Anora #scoops #pool #Sprit #awards Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rihanna gets honest about her kids – Geo News Rihanna gets honest about her kids – Geo News Rihanna gets honest about her kids Geo NewsRihanna Says the ‘Greatest Thing’ About A$AP Rocky Is ‘Seeing Him Be a Dad’ — but It Also Leaves Her ‘Annoyed’ PEOPLERihanna reveals Pharrell Williams named her son ‘thinking it was going to be a girl’ Entertainment Weekly NewsRihanna Gushes About Her Sons’ Wildly Different Personalities Harper’s BAZAAR Source link #Rihanna #honest #kids #Geo #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Has Trump kept his day one promises? Has Trump kept his day one promises? Anthony Zurcher and Tom Geoghegan BBC News, Washington and London BBC Donald Trump made a lot of promises while running for president. He pledged to cut taxes, reduce prices, stem undocumented migration, raise revenue and strengthen American industry with new tariffs and end wars. Some of his proposals were detailed by his policy team or presented by Trump himself, in “Agenda 47” videos on his campaign website. Others were offered seemingly off-the-cuff – a product of Trump’s “think out loud” style and openness to adopting ideas others had suggested to him. In his victory speech on 6 November, he made it clear he intended to keep the promises that sent him back to the White House: “I will govern by a simple motto: Promises made, promises kept.” It’s become a slogan of sorts in his first month in office, which has been marked by a blizzard of activity and notable progress in achieving some of his goals. In areas such as immigration and foreign policy, Trump has broad power to act unilaterally – and has done so. In other areas, he has run up against legal challenges and political obstacles. Many of the other promises he’s made will ultimately require action from Congress, under narrow Republican control, to become permanent. Here’s a look at some of Trump’s biggest first-day vows and his efforts to turn them into reality. Reducing prices What he’s said: “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on day one.” press conference, Aug 2024 What he’s done: This is perhaps his biggest challenge, given how often inflation topped the list of voters’ priorities during the election campaign. In his inaugural address, Trump promised to “marshal the vast powers” of his Cabinet to rapidly bring down costs and prices, but it’s unclear how. One way, he says, is by increasing drilling to reduce energy costs. A steep price rise in January, the biggest monthly increase for 16 months, has complicated Trump’s task. He blamed Joe Biden, who left office on 20 January, and Democratic spending. “I had nothing to do with it,” said Trump. At other times, however, he has admitted it’s hard for US presidents to control prices. But economists warn some of his policies could fuel inflation and polling suggests voters would like to see him doing more. Mass deportations What he’s said: “On day one, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out.” 4 Nov 2024 What he’s done: Immigration has perhaps been Trump’s main focus since taking power, with more than a dozen executive orders aimed at overhauling the system. His plan to deport foreign nationals in the country illegally, starting with those convicted of crimes, seems to have widespread public support. But it is uncertain whether he will meet his promise to deport so many. A few raids have made headlines but the number of people being removed does not seem to be record-breaking, according to the daily figures. In his first month in office, the US deported 37,660 people – less than the monthly average of 57,000 removals and returns in the last full year of Joe Biden’s administration, data obtained by Reuters shows. A DHS spokesperson told the agency that Biden-era deportation numbers were higher because ******** immigration was higher. Nationwide border encounters decreased 66% in January compared to 2024, according to the White House. January 6 pardons What he’s said: “I’ll be looking at J6 early on, maybe the first nine minutes.” Time Magazine, Dec 2024 What he’s done: True to his word, hours after taking the presidential oath, Trump issued pardons and commutations that paved the way for the release of more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the US Capitol riot. A police officer who was punched that day told the BBC the pardons were a “slap in the face”. Ending Ukraine War What he’s said: “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done – I’ll have that done in 24 hours.” CNN town hall, 2023 What he’s done: Trump has initiated the first talks between the US and Russia since the start of the war, but Ukraine has vowed to reject any deal hatched without it, and there’s been an angry exchange between leaders. President Volodymyr Zelensky fears the US president delivering on his campaign promise to end the war but on Moscow’s terms and with no security guarantees. There is also anxiety in European capitals that they are being sidelined, and that Trump may dismantle some of the sanctions imposed on Russia as punishment for the invasion. Ending birthright citizenship What he’s said: Trump told NBC in December he “absolutely” planned to end birthright citizenship on day one: “If somebody sets a foot of just a foot… on our land, congratulations. You are now a citizen of the United States of America. Yes, we’re going to end that.” What he’s done: In one of the first acts of his second presidency, Trump ordered an end to an automatic right to American citizenship currently received by nearly anybody born on US soil. Birthright citizenship is not the norm around the world, and Trump’s move targets those who are in the US illegally or on temporary visas. Opponents say the plan interferes with a right that was established by an amendment to the US Constitution nearly 160 years ago. And the issue could be heading for the Supreme Court – the highest in America – after an appeals court ruled against Trump, upholding a legal block on his plan. Blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico What he’s said: “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders.” 25 Nov What he’s done: Trump announced on 21 January that he would levy blanket tariffs on his neighbours on 1 February, linking them to the flow of drugs and migrants into the US. The president has long seen tariffs, which are a tax on imports, as a way to protect domestic industry and increase revenue. Canada and Mexico said they would enact retaliatory taxes on US imports. But Trump delayed starting the tariffs for one month, after promises by both countries to increase border enforcement. There had also been volatility in the markets and warnings from economic experts that these actions could cause prices to rise. 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Consumer prices to gauge inflation fight raging in 2025 Consumer prices to gauge inflation fight raging in 2025 Fresh from lowering interest rates for the first time in almost five years, the Reserve Bank will soon get more figures to help determine if a second cut is on the way. Inflation data for the month of January is expected to show a slight uptick when released on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank economists have forecast monthly inflation to rise from 2.5 per cent to 2.7 per cent in January, within the target band of two to three per cent outlined by the Reserve Bank. Trimmed mean inflation, which removes volatile price movements, is expected to come in at 2.8 per cent for the year to January, a rise from 2.7 per cent in December. Quarterly inflation numbers carry more weight with the central bank but the monthly consumer price data will be among the first set of figures used to determine whether a further rate cut is on the cards. The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced a reduction of 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent, the first lowering of its cash rate since 2020. Its board will next meet at the start of April, which could fall during a federal election campaign. The bank’s move was cautious but indicated future reductions, NAB head of *********** economics Gareth Spence said. “The cash rate will ease gradually from here, with four more 25 basis-point cuts to take the cash rate to 3.1 per cent in February 2026,” he said. “However, this will be data-dependent and risks are skewed towards a shallower cutting phase if data does not come in as expected.” Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock said inflation was slowing more than expected and a cut to rates was appropriate. “The board remains cautious about the prospects for further policy easing,” she told a parliamentary inquiry on Friday, noting other countries had seen a rocky path to lowering inflation. Data on construction activity in the December quarter will also be released on Wednesday, which is tipped to increase by 0.8 per cent. Meanwhile, US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending their sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and closing the book on a holiday-shortened week fraught with new tariff threats and worries of softening consumer demand. All three major Wall Street indexes moved decisively lower on the heels of the data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 748.63 points, or 1.69 per cent, to 43,428.02, the S&P 500 lost 104.39 points, or 1.71 per cent, to 6,013.13 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 438.36 points, or 2.20 per cent, to 19,524.01. *********** share futures fell 64 points, or 0.77 per cent, to 12.309. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Friday shed 26.6 points, or 0.32 per cent, to 8,296.2, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 30.8 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 8,570.9. Source link #Consumer #prices #gauge #inflation #fight #raging Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** Frees 6 Hostages and Returns Remains of Shiri Bibas ****** Frees 6 Hostages and Returns Remains of Shiri Bibas It was a day of emotional homecomings for Israelis as six hostages were returned home from ******. But Israel delayed the handover of more than 600 Palestinians it was expected to free in the exchange. Source link #****** #Frees #Hostages #Returns #Remains #Shiri #Bibas Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fight results: Bivol defeats Beterbiev, becomes undisputed champ – ESPN Fight results: Bivol defeats Beterbiev, becomes undisputed champ – ESPN Fight results: Bivol defeats Beterbiev, becomes undisputed champ ESPNBivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision ESPNBeterbiev vs Bivol 2: Dmitry Bivol majority decision points win over Artur Beterbiev BBC.comLIVE: Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 – boxing light-heavyweight world title rematch Al Jazeera EnglishBivol vs. Beterbiev 2 results: Light heavyweight title card highlights, analysis USA TODAY Source link #Fight #results #Bivol #defeats #Beterbiev #undisputed #champ #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How accurate are the viral TikTok AI POV lab history videos? How accurate are the viral TikTok AI POV lab history videos? Yasmin Rufo Entertainment reporter timetravellerpov AI-generated videos of the ****** plague and the eruption of Vesuvius have been going viral on TikTok Imagine waking up in Rome 2,000 years ago, on the Nile in ancient Egypt or on the streets of London during the ****** Death in the 1300s – complete with realistic sights, sounds and daily struggles. In recent weeks, AI-generated videos showing the points of view of people waking up in different historical time periods have gone viral on TikTok. Dan and Hogne are the creators behind two of the accounts – POV Lab and Time Traveller POV. Dan, based in the ***, tells the BBC he creates these videos as the “idea of seeing the past through a first-person perspective felt like a unique way to bring history to life”. Hogne, a 27-year-old from Norway, adds that his videos are teaching people “about cool parts of history and helping them learn something new”. Despite the videos offering millions a window into history, a number of historians have shared concerns about the accuracy of the content and whether AI can truly resurrect the past, or are we just seeing a polished, modernised version of history designed for engagement? Allow TikTok content?This article contains content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue Murky and misty streets, coughing townsfolk, and the distant toll of a plague doctor’s bell all feature in Hogne’s most-watched video, which has racked up 53 million views. It has sparked fascination among many, but historian Dr Amy Boyington describes the medieval-themed video as “amateurish” and “evocative and sensational” rather than historically accurate. “It looks like something from a video game as it shows a world that is meant to look real but is actually fake.” She points out inaccuracies like the depiction of houses with large glazed windows and a train track running through the town which wouldn’t have existed in the 1300s. Historian and archaeologist Dr Hannah Platts has also noticed significant inaccuracies in a video depicting the eruption of Mount Vesuvius at Pompeii. “Due to Pliny the Younger’s eyewitness account of the eruption, we know that it didn’t start with lava spewing everywhere so to not use that wealth of historical information available to us feels cheap and lazy.” Allow TikTok content?This article contains content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue She also spots smaller mistakes – stemmed wine glasses and pepper mills didn’t exist and people would be reclining while eating not sitting on dining chairs. “The bread roll in the video is a modern loaf and given we actually have carbonised loaves from the time it’s a real shame the person making the video didn’t do some research and include that.” Dan, who created the video of Pompeii, says he recognises a lots of details in his videos are historically inaccurate. “AI-generated content isn’t perfect, and while I strive for accuracy, these videos are more about evoking the feeling of a time ******* rather than being a 100% factual recreation. “They’re more like artistic interpretations rather than strict documentaries.” ‘Manipulate history’ But, Dr Boyington worries about the impact that these artistic interpretations can have on rewriting history. “It can be quite dangerous as people could manipulate history – for example, someone could create an AI-generated video that backs up holocaust deniers.” While most people will know that the content of the video isn’t real, the concern is for “young people who will learn about a historical time ******* for the first time through these videos”. Dan rejects these claims and says his videos “are not meant to be taken as pure historical fact”. “I encourage viewers to research history themselves if they’re interested. I see these videos as a way to spark curiosity about the past rather than replace real historical education.” Hogne says he feels “a responsibility” in creating these videos and has been focusing on trying to make the videos as accurate as possible, “especially now that so many millions of people are watching them”. Dr Platts worries about misinformation spreading unchecked, noting that some viewers in the comments seemed unaware that the AI-generated videos were not based on historical facts. “We see lots of students now using AI, and what’s problematic is if they see something like this and then it’s echoed back to us as if it’s fact.” Dan says he ensures all his videos are labelled as AI-created, while Hogne says that misinformation has existed long before AI and “people have to think critically about everything they are watching”. ‘Can have immense benefits’ All the historians the BBC spoke to agree that there are merits to Dan and Hogne’s videos. Dr Boyington says they can act as a “gateway into history and can inspire someone to do their own research”, while a professor of Egyptology, Elizabeth Frood, says that “if done accurately and reliably then this is of immense benefit to the public as it raises interest and awareness of history”. Barbara Keys, a professor of US history at Durham University, took a look at an AI-generated video of someone working at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on 6 April 1986, the day the reactor exploded. While she sees the potential merits in these videos, she calls the clip a “****** box” as there’s no source information or transparency about what information was fed to the AI programme. She says a concerning inaccuracy in the video is that the retractor is based on images from after the disaster rather than before. “This makes people think that Soviet technology was really bad when actually it was very sophisticated.” She thinks the viral nature of these videos is less about their historical content and more about the public’s fascination with AI itself. “There’s nothing very interesting in the video, and it doesn’t give you any information about the accident or what happened after, so the interest must be able what AI can do.” Prof Frood has concerns that the videos haven’t been created accurately or reliably and emphasises that historical reconstructions should be based on extensive research and verifiable sources. “We need to be critical of this video as we know nothing about its source or what information was fed to the AI in order for this video to be created.” She is commenting specifically on a video about being a child in Egypt in 1250 BC. Allow TikTok content?This article contains content provided by TikTok. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue The first thing that struck her was how the videos tend to “homogenise complex ancient worlds.” “Egypt spans thousands of years, and people might not realise that this is just one snapshot,” she explains. Overall she says the video seemed “poorly researched” and pointed out an instance where a teacher in a school scene is reading the hieroglyphs backward when they should be read from right to left. Hogne, who created the video, says he recognises that there are historical inaccuracies in his videos and that’s because “AI can make a lot of errors but in the future the tools will get better”. “I try and spot them where I can but I am not a history expert so I don’t always see the error, especially when it’s something small,” he adds. Asked about the lack of transparency in source material, Hogne says in the future he might consider adding links to where he got his information from. “It would be cool to make it totally accurate using the right sources, but it’s just me on my own making these videos and it takes eight hours to make each one.” How do you create these videos? Hogne relies on Chat GPT to research a time ******* and asks it for information about what people and places would have looked like. He then generates an initial image of someone looking out at a landscape and from there “it’s a lot of back and forth to get it right”. Dan says it takes him four hours to make each video and he uses “different AI tools to generate high-quality images, animate them, and craft realistic sound”. He watches videos and reads documents to educate himself on a time ******* before making the video to try and give it “some historical accuracy”. “You have to give the AI every detail, from ‘traditional Italian robes’ to ‘cobblestone floors’ otherwise it will get creative and make random things you don’t want.” Source link #accurate #viral #TikTok #POV #lab #history #videos Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say Kash Patel, the newly sworn-in director of the FBI, is expected to also be named acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, two Justice Department sources confirmed to CBS News Saturday. Following a lengthy process, Patel, a Trump loyalist, was confirmed by the Senate Thursday as FBI director in a slim 51-49 margin, with two Republican senators joining all Democrats in dissent. The ATF, like the FBI, is an agency within the Justice Department. It has more than 5,200 employees and a budget of approximately $1.6 billion. One of its primary responsibilities is to investigate gun crimes. Patel would replace Marvin Richardson, the ATF’s current acting director. ABC News was first to report the move. Steven Dettelbach, who served as ATF director under former President Joe Biden, told CBS News in an interview last month, just prior to stepping down, that he believed the agency would be a target for cuts from the Trump administration. During his presidential campaign, President Trump was critical of the agency and Dettelbach. “On day one, we will sack the radical gun grabber Steve Dettelbach,” Trump told members of the National Rifle Association at a gathering last February. Congressional Republicans have already proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency for the 2025 fiscal year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces. Dettelbach told CBS News that if the ATF were eliminated, “people would be killed.” “I believe that the mission of this agency, which is fighting violent crime, is wildly nonpartisan and bipartisan,” Dettelbach said. The Justice Department has faced turmoil over the past several weeks amid scrutiny from the Trump administration. Several federal prosecutors resigned after refusing to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Last month, eight senior FBI officials were asked to step down from their posts or face termination. The FBI was told to submit a list of all current and former FBI employees who were assigned to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Those employees were also asked to answer a questionnaire. Melissa Quinn and Scott MacFarlane contributed to this report. Jacob Rosen Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump’s 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” where he worked with Brennan for two years on the broadcast. Rosen has been a producer for several CBS News podcasts, including “The Takeout,” “The Debrief” and “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen.” Source link #Kash #Patel #named #acting #ATF #chief #sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What to Know About Maine Gov. Janet Mills Amid Clash With Trump – The New York Times What to Know About Maine Gov. Janet Mills Amid Clash With Trump – The New York Times What to Know About Maine Gov. Janet Mills Amid Clash With Trump The New York TimesMaine gov’s transgender athlete dust-up with Trump made WH confab ‘uncomfortable,’ govs say Fox NewsGovernment launches investigation into Maine hours after Democratic governor stood up to Trump’s ‘bullying’ YahooTrump threatens Maine’s federal funding in tense exchange with state’s governor CNNGovernor Mills’ Statement on Notice of Investigation From U.S. Department of Education maine.gov Source link #Maine #Gov #Janet #Mills #Clash #Trump #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florence Pugh opens Harris Reed show at London Fashion Week Florence Pugh opens Harris Reed show at London Fashion Week London Fashion Week has kicked off, showcasing the best of British design. Fashion lovers have gathered in the capital for five days of runway shows and events, offering a glimpse at the autumn/winter 2025 trends. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed Florence Pugh opened Harris Reed’s show with a theatrical display, turning heads in a sculptural speared, hooded ****** gown. Her dramatic make-up featured striking eyes with extended lashes adding to her bold, dramatic look. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed Since graduation from Central Saint Martins, Reed’s clothes have become synonymous with gender-fluid fashion. His collections often feature exaggerated hips, nipped-in waists through corsetry, oversized structured lapels, and sculptural collars. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed The Central Saint Martins MA presentation showcased the impressive work from one of the world’s most renowned fashion courses. Its alumni include some of the most celebrated names in fashion, such as Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Kim Jones, Simone Rocha, Richard Quinn, and Roksanda. These designers have gone on to shape the global fashion landscape with their innovative work and distinctive styles. Dave Benett/Getty ImagesDave Benett/Getty Images On Friday morning, Paul Costelloe, a key figure in both British and Irish fashion, kicked off proceedings with his latest collection at the Palm Court at The Waldorf in central London. James Veysey/ShutterstockJames Veysey/Shutterstock As is customary, the front rows were filled with fashionistas and celebrities, adding extra glamour to the event. NEIL HALL/EPANEIL HALL/EPAJames Veysey/Shutterstock Among those in attendance were, social media influencers, Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson, who caught the spotlight at Costelloe’s show. Source link #Florence #Pugh #opens #Harris #Reed #show #London #Fashion #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Science behind ‘the ick’: Researchers identify the biggest turn-offs Science behind ‘the ick’: Researchers identify the biggest turn-offs Are you the type of bloke who likes astrology? Who drives at exactly the right speed? Perhaps you apply Vaseline with a pinky finger, use a reusable bag for groceries or love to say: ‘Perfecto!’ No wonder, then, that you may give women the ‘ick’, a sudden feeling of disgust towards a partner that comes from nowhere and spells the inevitable and immediate end of a budding romance. The phenomenon is thought to have first been identified on reality TV show Love Island in 2017, when the contestants devised the term to describe their responses to overly white teeth and awkward hand-holding. Now psychologists at a US university have looked at the science behind this burning issue of contemporary living, unearthing the foregoing gems. Their conclusions? Women are far more likely than men to experience the ick because it offers ‘a rapid rejection mechanism’ and indicates “low mate quality”. In other words, it provides a jolting shortcut to evaluating long-term compatibility. Other major turn-offs for women include misogynistic comments and flashing your **** cleavage. Boffins at Azusa Pacific University, California, whose study findings appear in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, said that “from an evolutionary perspective’, the ick ‘allows people to disengage from partners who display traits associated with relational risk”. They added: “Examples such as awkwardly chasing a ping pong ball or licking their finger before turning a page illustrate how superficial signals of incompatibility or low mate quality can trigger disproportionate disgust, revealing individual differences related to thresholds in mate choice.” Researchers analysed data from online videos watched by three million people. They selected 157 icks, then interviewed 125 men and women about their experiences of the phenomenon while also testing them for levels of disgust, narcissism and perfectionism. Results show that, on average, people had experienced the ick 5.94 times. Nearly 70 per cent chose to stop dating the person immediately or soon after. Some 75 per cent of women reported experiencing an ick, compared to 57 per cent of men. Women may experience more icks because they have more to lose if a relationship goes wrong, and are more sensitive to behaviour clues, said the researchers. Misogynistic comments and behaviours, as well as annoying speech, were most likely to trigger an ick in women. Looking at a mobile phone too much was third, followed by being overly trendy – including wearing denim jeans – and being into astrology. Physical appearance mistakes, including fake tan and “seeing his buttcrack when bending over”, also featured highly. Men showing feminine traits can also trigger an ick in 40 per cent of women, with one respondent saying: ‘It happened when he laid his head on my shoulder.’ Public embarrassment was a trigger for 19 per cent, including singing along with songs when on a night out. For men, physical appearance – including too much make-up – were the most likely triggers. The results also show that those with higher levels of narcissism and perfectionism were more likely to experience an ick. The team said their findings ‘align with research suggesting women, due to greater parental investment, tend to be more attuned to potential mate incompatibilities and relational risk”. Source link #Science #ick #Researchers #identify #biggest #turnoffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

At CPAC, Trump Revels in Political Payback – The New York Times At CPAC, Trump Revels in Political Payback – The New York Times At CPAC, Trump Revels in Political Payback The New York TimesTrump speaks at CPAC as he pursues his agenda at home and abroad CNNTrump praises foreign leaders, slams Biden and other takeaways from CPAC The Washington Post Source link #CPAC #Trump #Revels #Political #Payback #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The stock market closes out worst day of 2025 The stock market closes out worst day of 2025 The stock market closes out worst day of 2025 – CBS News Watch CBS News The stock market closed out the week with the worst day of 2025. The losses are coming amid growing concerns about economic growth. Elise Preston reports on how Americans are reacting. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #stock #market #closes #worst #day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision – ESPN Bivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision – ESPN Bivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision ESPNDmitry Bivol takes Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed crown in Riyadh classic The GuardianLIVE: Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 – boxing light-heavyweight world title rematch Al Jazeera EnglishWhy isn’t Daniel Dubois fighting Joseph Parker and will they reschedule? The IndependentDmitry Bivol edges Artur Beterbiev to win undisputed light heavyweight championship in rematch Bad Left Hook Source link #Bivol #revenge #edges #Beterbiev #decision #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Trump fires top-ranking military officer in an unprecedented move Trump fires top-ranking military officer in an unprecedented move Trump fires top-ranking military officer in an unprecedented move – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump fired Four Star Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Trump said he will nominate Three Star Air Force Let. Gen. Dan Caine as the replacement. ******* James Inman has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #fires #topranking #military #officer #unprecedented #move Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Dmitry Bivol majority decision points win over Artur Beterbiev Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Dmitry Bivol majority decision points win over Artur Beterbiev It took just 137 days for the two best light-heavyweights of their generation to once again square off. While the first fight was a captivating contest of the highest level, the rematch was even better. With no drawn out ring walks, the fighters raced to the ring. There was no bad blood in the build-up. This was strictly business – two warriors, generational greats, putting their bodies on the line in their quest for legendary status. Bivol worked behind his jab and quick feet, two of his world-class attributes, to make a sharp start with eye-catching combinations and a counter right hand in the second. The crowd – including legends Roberto Duran and Prince Naseem Hamed – were on their feet after Bivol landed combinations and Beterbiev connected thumping power shots in a third which showcased the best of both. Canada-based Beterbiev planted his feet and unleashed monstrous rights. He staggered Bivol in the fifth with a menacing onslaught which ended with a right to the temple. Bivol did not bemoan a first career loss four months ago – which many felt he won, and vowed to do better. He regained his rhythm with crisper, cleaner punches and elegantly dancing out of range in the eighth and ninth. Beterbiev, who has knocked out every other opponent apart from Bivol, remained a threat. But it was Bivol who confidently took the centre of the ring in the championship rounds. “We need this now and can’t take any chances,” Beterbiev’s corner told him. He was fatigued and marked up but continued throwing until the final seconds. There were no celebrations from either team at the end of the most gruelling fight. It is time to rest up and do it all again. The public demand for a trilogy will be too much to ignore. Source link #Beterbiev #Bivol #Dmitry #Bivol #majority #decision #points #win #Artur #Beterbiev Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]