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SpaceX Falcon rocket launch seen by many in Las Vegas – KLAS – 8 News Now SpaceX Falcon rocket launch seen by many in Las Vegas – KLAS – 8 News Now SpaceX Falcon rocket launch seen by many in Las Vegas KLAS – 8 News NowLive coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California Spaceflight NowSpaceX to launch Falcon 9 for Starlink satellite mission from Vandenberg SFB KGET 17SpaceX launch lights up Southern California skies KTLA Los AngelesPHOTOS: Utahns get clear view of SpaceX launching 23 satellites in California KUTV 2News Source link #SpaceX #Falcon #rocket #launch #Las #Vegas #KLAS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Premier canvasses creditors as steelworks worries grow Premier canvasses creditors as steelworks worries grow A state premier is canvassing business leaders and creditors of the Whyalla steelworks over tens of millions of dollars owed to government and businesses. Source link #Premier #canvasses #creditors #steelworks #worries #grow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lamar CISD employee faces ******* charge for involvement in wife’s death Lamar CISD employee faces ******* charge for involvement in wife’s death FORT BEND COUNTY, Yexas – David Pollard, an employee with Lamar Consolidated ISD, is facing a ******* charge following the death of his wife, according to court documents. His wife Iona Pollard, an instructional at George Junior High School, was killed in “an incident involving her husband, David,” Lamar CSID stated. David Pollard charged with ******* Court records show David Pollard was given a $300,000 bond after being faced with an unassigned felony charge of *******. The backstory Fort Bend County law enforcement were at the scene of the couple’s home in the Bonbrook Plantation Subdivision in Richmond. SUGGESTED: Lamar CISD instructor shot, killed in ‘incident involving her husband,’ officials say Neighbors at the scene told FOX 26 they heard gunshots from the home at about 12:30 p.m. Lamar CISD sent a statement stating, “Iona Pollard, a cherished instructional coach at George Junior High School, was tragically killed in an incident involving her husband, David. This terrible event occurred outside of school grounds and is under investigation by local authorities.” What we don’t know Law enforcement has not released any details on how David Pollard was involved in his wife’s death. Lamar CISD statement on the ******* Lamar CISD gave this full statement below: Dear Lamar CISD Community, It is with profound sadness that I share with you a tragic loss that has deeply affected our district family. We have learned of the devastating incident involving two of our own, Iona and David Pollard. Iona Pollard, a cherished instructional coach at George Junior High School, was tragically killed in an incident involving her husband, David. This terrible event occurred outside of school grounds and is under investigation by local authorities. Our thoughts are with Iona’s two children, who are also part of our Lamar CISD family. The loss of their mother and the circumstances of this tragedy are incredibly heartbreaking. We extend our deepest condolences to the Pollard children, their families, friends, and all who knew Iona, particularly her colleagues and students at George Junior High. Get news, weather and so much more on the new FOX LOCAL app As a community, we must pull together to support one another in this time of grief. Counseling and support services are available for any student, staff member, or family needing assistance. Staff members may also contact EAP at 1-800-475-3327. We understand the emotional weight this places on our community and are here to provide care and support. Please join me in keeping the Pollard family in your thoughts during this extremely challenging time. Let us give them the privacy and respect they need to navigate this tragedy and remind ourselves of the strength and compassion that define our community. Thank you for your sensitivity and support. Dr. Roosevelt Nivens Superintendent, Lamar CISD The Source Information from this article was provided by Fort Bend County court records, Lamar CISD, and neighbors in the Bonbrook Plantation Subdivision. Source link #Lamar #CISD #employee #faces #******* #charge #involvement #wifes #death Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

BYD rolls out driver assist tech for EVs with DeepSeek’s AI help BYD rolls out driver assist tech for EVs with DeepSeek’s AI help ******** electric car giant BYD announced on Feb. 10, 2025, that it would integrate DeepSeek into its artificial intelligence model that powers its new driver-assistance technology. Screenshot BEIJING — ******** electric car giant BYD is going all in on driver assistance with the help of DeepSeek, after previously taking a more cautious approach on autonomous driving technology. Advanced smart driving will become a standard safety feature similar to seatbelts and air bags, BYD’s founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu said at a China-focused launch event livestreamed late Monday. The automaker announced that it was releasing a “DiPilot” assisted driving system across its range of cars, which includes a 69,800 yuan ($9,555) low-cost vehicle. That makes BYD likely the first automaker in China to offer such advanced driver-assistance capabilities for a vehicle below 70,000 yuan, Nomura analysts said in a Tuesday note. “BYD is changing its competition strategy from price cutting last year to functions’ upgrade in 2025,” the analysts said. BYD also said it was integrating artificial intelligence from ******** startup DeepSeek into at least the most advanced version of the new driver-assistance system. Such systems use a combination of software, AI and cameras or other sensors to control a vehicle, minimizing the need for human intervention. “The DeepSeek integration is very significant,” said Tu Le, founder and managing director of Sino Auto Insights, “because now there’s a homegrown standalone AI technology that BYD can work with to offer equivalent intelligent features offered by their competitors.” “This puts BYD firmly back in the driver’s seat dictating the pace” of technological features, he said, noting the company previously lagged its ******** competitors. More than two years ago, ******** automakers had started offering driver-assistance features as a way to stand out in China’s fiercely competitive electric car market. But BYD management told investors in March 2023 that when it comes to “smart driving,” it was difficult to determine liability in the event of an accident involving autonomous vehicles. But they did note advanced assisted driving tech had the potential to improve overall safety. On Monday, BYD said so-called smart vehicles can improve road safety by monitoring road conditions and avoiding dangers, while big data and AI models will improve the tech over time. More than 20 models with BYD’s new driver-assistance tech were launched Monday. The automaker, which has been rapidly expanding overseas, did not say anything about global availability. Tesla still waiting for approval Driver-assistance rollout in China has faced regulatory restrictions, although an increasing number of local authorities have allowed more cars to use assisted driving software on congested city streets. ******** startup Xpeng was an early mover, first rolling out driver-assist for urban roads in its home city of Guangzhou in September 2022, before expanding to Shenzhen and Shanghai by early 2023. By February 2024, Xpeng said the feature was usable across most of China. The company’s mass-market brand Mona launched its first car in August with some driver-assistance capabilities. Competing cars from Li Auto, Huawei partners, Nio and Xiaomi all claim to offer some driver-assistance functions, such as automatic parking. Several of the automakers use Nvidia’s chips for cars. Tesla’s most advanced version of driver assistance, called “Full-Self Driving,” has yet to receive Beijing’s approval despite Elon Musk’s repeated statements that it could be available in China, as soon as the end of 2024. In an earnings call in January, Musk attributed the delay to U.S. and ******** restrictions that prevent Tesla from quickly developing a locally compliant version of the driver-assistance software. Though DeepSeek integration enhances BYD’s competitive edge, Brian Tycangco, an analyst at Stansberry Research, cautioned that the collaboration “increases the likelihood that BYD vehicles will face more difficulties entering Western markets like the U.S. due to national security reasons.” — CNBC’s Bernice Ooi contributed to this report. Source link #BYD #rolls #driver #assist #tech #EVs #DeepSeeks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'A catastrophic impact' | Colorado hospitals and research universities prepare to lose tens of millions of dollars in NIH funding – 9News.com KUSA 'A catastrophic impact' | Colorado hospitals and research universities prepare to lose tens of millions of dollars in NIH funding – 9News.com KUSA ‘A catastrophic impact’ | Colorado hospitals and research universities prepare to lose tens of millions of dollars in NIH funding 9News.com KUSAA New Kind of Crisis for American Universities The AtlanticPittsburgh universities reassure campus researchers in face of unexpected NIH funding cuts Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Source link #039A #catastrophic #impact039 #Colorado #hospitals #research #universities #prepare #lose #tens #millions #dollars #NIH #funding #9News.com #KUSA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia’s Asian fate rests in hands of Sydney FC Australia’s Asian fate rests in hands of Sydney FC Ufuk Talay says A-League clubs must embrace Asian competition because years of neglect could come back to cost Australia a place in the Asian Champions League Elite next season. Talay was keen to underline the importance of Sydney FC’s round-of-16 Asian Champions League 2 clash with Bangkok United at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, not just for the Sky Blues but for the *********** game as a whole. Barring the success of Western Sydney Wanderers in the ACL in 2014 and Central Coast Mariners’ victory in the AFC Cup – now the ACL2 – last year, *********** clubs have struggled to make an impact in Asia. Those years of underperformance have meant that Australia’s co-efficient has dropped below nations such as Jordan and Uzbekistan. Co-efficient standings take into account a nation’s historical performances in continental football and dictate how many spots in the ACL Elite and ACL2 are handed out to each country. Currently Australia get one in each, but more poor performances would mean slipping below Vietnam and Malaysia and losing an ACL Elite spot altogether. Australia’s fate rests on Sydney’s shoulders because the Mariners have already been eliminated from the ACL Elite. Qualifying for the group stage of the ACL Elite nets a club $1.2 million, and Sydney stand to gain $250,000 for beating Bangkok United and getting to the quarter-finals of the ACL2. “It’s a great opportunity for clubs to be exposed to Asia, to play in these competitions and to be challenged in these competitions,” Talay said. “For us, it’s got to become part of our culture, part of our DNA, part of our football culture, that there are games midweek, and fans do come out and support a midweek game. “You get a certain amount of dollars for the club, so it gives an opportunity to reinvest that. “Whether you reinvest that into the team or your academy, it gives you an opportunity to go and have success the season after.” Mid-season recruit Alex Grant is expected to debut for Talay, who confirmed Joe Lolley was fit to return despite not finishing the Sydney derby. Grant has spent the past few years playing in China and South Korea and echoed Talay’s need for the *********** game to place greater emphasis on Asian football. “It surprises me that Aussie teams haven’t done as well in recent years,” he said. “These competitions should attract good crowds … it (continental competition) is really highly respected in Asia, and everyone wants to play in the ACL (Elite).” Source link #Australias #Asian #fate #rests #hands #Sydney Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports President Donald Trump has ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US in a major expansion of existing trade barriers. The tariffs, which will increase the costs of importing the metals into the US, come despite warnings of retaliation from some political leaders in Canada – America’s biggest supplier of the metals – as well as other countries. US businesses dependent on the imports have also raised concerns, but Trump has said his plans will boost domestic production. He warned there would be no exceptions, saying he was “simplifying” the rules, which are set to come into effect on 4 March. “This is a big deal, the beginning of making America rich again,” Trump said. “Our nation requires steel and aluminium to be made in America, not in foreign lands,” he added. When asked if tariffs could increase prices for consumers, the US president responded: “Ultimately it will be cheaper.” “It’s time for our great industries to come back to America…this is the first of many,” he added, suggesting other tariffs could focus on pharmaceuticals and computer chips. The US is the world’s largest importer of steel, counting Canada, Brazil and Mexico as its top three suppliers. Canada alone accounted for more than 50% of aluminium imported into the US last year. If the tariffs come into force, they are expected to have the most significant impact on Canada. Late on Monday, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Francois-Phillippe Champagne, said the tariffs were “totally unjustified”. “********* steel and aluminium support key industries in the US from defence, shipbuilding, energy to automotive,” Champagne said. “This is making North America more competitive and secure.” Ahead of the announcement, Ontario premier Doug Ford, whose province is home to much of Canada’s steel production, accused Trump of “shifting goalposts and constant chaos, putting our economy at risk”. The lobby group for ********* steel makers called on the ********* government to retaliate against the US “immediately”, while Kody Blois, a leading MP from Canada’s governing Liberal Party, said his country was looking for ways to reduce its trade relationship with the US. “This is completely upending what has been a very strong partnership,” he told BBC Newshour ahead of the official order. Meanwhile, share prices of the major US steel-makers rose on Monday in anticipation of the order, with the price of Cleveland-Cliffs jumping nearly 20%. Prices for steel and aluminium also jumped. The response in much of the rest of the market was muted, reflecting questions about how serious Trump is about his plans, given his track record of postponing tariffs, or negotiating exemptions to the rules. In 2018, during his first term, Trump announced tariffs of 25% on steel and 15% on aluminium, but eventually negotiated carve-outs for many countries including Australia, Canada and Mexico. ‘Replay of 2018’ “This is sort of a replay of 2018,” said Douglas Irwin, a professor of economics at Dartmouth College. “The biggest question is the uncertainty over whether this is a bargaining tactic or whether he just doesn’t want to talk with other countries and really wants to help out the steel industry in that way.” Last week, the Trump ordered import duties of 25% on all ********* and ******** products, only to delay that plan for 30 days. He also brought in new US levies of 10% on all ******** goods coming into the US, prompting retaliation from China. A tariff is a domestic tax levied on goods as they enter a country, proportional to the value of the import. The prospect of higher tariffs being introduced on imports to the US has been concerning many world leaders because it will make it more expensive for companies to sell goods in the world’s largest economy. The taxes are a central part of Trump’s economic vision. He sees them as a way of growing the US economy, protecting jobs and raising tax revenue. But there are also concerns about the effect in the US, where many manufacturers inside the US use steel and aluminium in their products and now face the likelihood of added costs. Industry groups from construction to can-makers warned about the hit. In Trump’s first term, the tariffs, despite many exemptions, raised the average price of steel and aluminium in the US by 2.4% and 1.6% respectively, according to the US International Trade Commission. Stephen Moore, who advised Trump’s campaign on economic issues in 2016 and is currently a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative thinktank based in Washington, said he did not think tariffs on steel and aluminium were effective way to create jobs, noting the experience of the first term. He said while Trump was “deadly serious” about trade, he thought the plan was “about getting the rest of the world’s attention”. “Just about everything Donald Trump does in Washington is a negotiating tactic,” he said. Trump officials said the latest moves were aimed at stopping countries such as China and Russia from avoiding tariffs by routing low-cost products through other countries. The US president said he was introducing new standards that require steel to be “melted and poured” and aluminium to be “smelted and cast” in North America. Nick Iacovella, a spokesman for Coalition for a Prosperous America, which represents steel-makers and supports the tariffs, said his group is most concerned about a surge of steel imports from Mexico, above levels agreed in 2019. But he noted that Canada sends far more goods to the US than it imports – a trade deficit that has been a key issue for Trump. “There are still imbalances with the ********* and United States trading relationship that should be addressed,” he said. He added: “I don’t think they’re planning to take a one-size-fits-all hammer approach to this, but I think early on, in the beginning at least right now, I do think what the president is saying … [is] both of those countries [Canada and Mexico] are abusing their relationship with the US and we’re going to do something about it.” Source link #Trump #announces #tariffs #steel #aluminium #imports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

1 dead, at least 3 injured after planes ****** at Arizona airport on tarmac – CBS News 1 dead, at least 3 injured after planes ****** at Arizona airport on tarmac – CBS News 1 dead, at least 3 injured after planes ****** at Arizona airport on tarmac CBS NewsPlane owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil involved in ****** at Arizona airport USA TODAYJet owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil involved in fatal plane ****** at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona Fox NewsAt Least 1 Person Dead in Private-Jet Collision at Arizona Airport The Wall Street JournalRAW VIDEO: Plane crashes into another plane at Scottsdale airport Arizona’s Family Source link #dead #injured #planes #****** #Arizona #airport #tarmac #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Family ‘heartbroken’ as missing sailor named as London father Charles Todd Family ‘heartbroken’ as missing sailor named as London father Charles Todd Thomas Mackintosh BBC News Nadine Gowan Charles Todd, was a “loving” father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather from London, his family said The family of a British sailor who went missing after his boat capsized off the south-west coast of France say they are “heartbroken by this sudden loss”. Father-of-five Charles Todd, 73, sent out a distress signal from his yacht on 25 January amid fierce weather brought on by Storm Herminia in the area of the Bay of Biscay. A French air force helicopter was dispatched as part of an immediate response to try and find Mr Todd, but they found his 12-metre yacht, the Tiger PA, “eviscerated” in the Bay of Biscay. Mr Todd’s family said the search was called off in the early hours of 26 January after teams were “unable to locate him”. According to the Préfecture maritime de l’Atlantique, the distress call was detected approximately 80km (50 miles) west of Lacanau at about 15:00 local time (14:00 GMT). As part of the rescue operation, French officials said a Portuguese cargo ship and a Spanish hospital vessel were both diverted to the area and to help with the search, alongside the French navy. But, at 01:33 (00:33 GMT) the following morning the Préfecture maritime de l’Atlantique said the search was suspended “due to a lack of new information”. Family handout Charles Todd bought his yacht to continue his passion for sailing In a tribute, Mr Todd’s daughter, Nadine Gowan, told the BBC her father was sailing to the Caribbean via the Canary Islands when the tragedy occurred. His family described him as a “loving, charismatic, young-at-heart” and as someone “who lived life to the full”. They added that Mr Todd was born in Ghana and moved to Manchester when he was young. Nadine Gowan Charles Todd’s family said he continued to work until the age of 70 He was a keen musician, a skilled carpenter and lived in Germany for 25 years where he ran his own joinery business, the family said. Mr Todd returned to London in 2004 and was a well-respected member of the Greenwich Yacht Club for over a decade. The family has expressed their gratitude to the French rescue teams and the British Consulate in Bordeaux. Source link #Family #heartbroken #missing #sailor #named #London #father #Charles #Todd Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Justice Dept orders charges withdrawn against NY mayor Justice Dept orders charges withdrawn against NY mayor The US Justice Department has intervened in a corruption case against New York mayor Eric Adams, so that he can assist Donald Trump’s immigration goals. Source link #Justice #Dept #orders #charges #withdrawn #mayor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tuna cans sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Costco recalled due to contamination risk Tuna cans sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Costco recalled due to contamination risk Tuna products that were sold at major retailers in the U.S. have been recalled due to contamination risk. On Friday, Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall of select canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands. These products were distributed nationwide at retailers such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Kroger, and Publix. According to the press release, Tri-Union Seafoods initiated the recall after its supplier discovered a manufacturing defect in the tuna cans’ “easy open” lids. The defect could “compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum,” a bacteria that causes foodborne botulism and can be fatal. According to the U.S. World Health Organization, “Clostridium botulinum can grow and produce toxins in food prior to consumption.” Eating foods with this bacteria can result in foodborne botulism, with symptoms including “fatigue, weakness, and vertigo, usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth and difficulty in swallowing and speaking.” Tri-Union Seafoods urges consumers not to eat the recalled product, even if it “does not look or smell spoiled.” Consumers should also seek medical attention immediately if they’re not feeling well. As of February 10, “no illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported and the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety.” The tuna cans were recalle due to a manufacturing defect on the lids that poses a contamination risk (Getty Images) The recalled tuna cans with the H-E-B label were sold at retail stores in Texas. Meanwhile, the tuna cans with Trader Joe’s labels were sold in stores in 19 different states, including New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The Genova seven-ounce cans were sold at Costcos in Florida and Georgia. The Genova five-ounce cans were sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in 10 different states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia. Tuna cans with the Van Camp’s label were sold at Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey. All recalled products will have specific Best By dates and UPC numbers listed at the bottom of the cans. Tri-Union Seafoods has included all the Best By dates and UPC numbers of the tuna cans in its press release. If you have the recalled tuna cans, you can either return them to the store you bought them at for a full refund or throw them away. Tri-Union Seafoods also noted that you can contact them “directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product.” “This recall does not impact any other Tri-Union Seafoods products, as no other product packaging was impacted by this potential defect,” the company noted in the press release. “Tri-Union Seafoods is committed to upholding the highest safety and quality standards.” This year has already witnessed a slew of food recalls issued in the U.S. Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a report about 60 different baked goods from FGF, LLC, which were distributed in grocery stores throughout the U.S. The recall, which was completed in January, affected a range of baked goods from cake donut rings, raspberry-filled donuts, french crullers, bavarian-filled donuts, Dunkin’ Donuts’ products, including two of its munchkin flavors, and more. According to the FDA, a total of 2,0176,614 cases of the different baked goods have been recalled due to the “potential for contamination with listeria,” a bacteria that can contaminate many foods and cause infections. Last month, D. Coluccio & Sons announced it was recalling its 300-gram packages of “Colussi Cantuccini Chocolate Drops” because they may contain undeclared almonds. This poses the risk of “serious or life-threatening allergic reactions” to consumers with tree nut allergies, per the FDA. The recall was initiated after it “was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds.” A subsequent investigation indicated that this mistake was due to a “temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.” Source link #Tuna #cans #sold #Trader #Joes #Walmart #Costco #recalled #due #contamination #risk Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ye is selling T-shirts bearing a swastika after placing local TV ad during the Super Bowl – CBS News Ye is selling T-shirts bearing a swastika after placing local TV ad during the Super Bowl – CBS News Ye is selling T-shirts bearing a swastika after placing local TV ad during the Super Bowl CBS NewsADL Calls on Fox Sports to Condemn Kanye West Super Bowl Ad for Website Selling Nazi T-Shirt YahooKanye West’s Yeezy Brand Is Selling Only One Thing: A Swastika T-Shirt ForbesKanye West is selling $20 T-shirts with swastikas CNNKanye West’s Bizarre Super Bowl Ad: Shot on an iPhone While Sitting in a Dentist Chair Variety Source link #selling #Tshirts #bearing #swastika #placing #local #Super #Bowl #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Labor and Liberal energy ministers refuse to commit to renewable energy State Planning Policy after Nationals Labor and Liberal energy ministers refuse to commit to renewable energy State Planning Policy after Nationals The State’s major parties have knocked back the Shire of Narrogin’s call to embrace a similar policy commitment to the Nationals’ comprehensive State Planning Policy for renewable energy projects. Source link #Labor #Liberal #energy #ministers #refuse #commit #renewable #energy #State #Planning #Policy #Nationals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Just Utterly Humiliated JD Vance Trump Just Utterly Humiliated JD Vance Vice President JD Vance is exactly as irrelevant to Donald Trump as he is to everyone else. In an interview Sunday with Fox News’s Bret Baier, Trump threw Vance under the bus when asked about the future for the former never-Trump Republican who sold out his principles, his dignity, and even his own family, to boost Trump’s shot at unchecked power. His reward? Nothing, it seems. “Do you view Vice President JD Vance as your successor, the Republican nominee in 2028?” Baier asked. “No,” Trump replied. “But he’s very capable! “I mean I don’t think that it—you know, I think we have a lot of very capable people,” Trump continued. “So far, I think he’s doing a fantastic job. It’s too early, we’re just starting.” “But by the time you get to the midterms, he’s going to be looking for an endorsement,” Baier pressed. “Yeah, a lot of people have said this has been the greatest opening, almost three weeks, in the history of the presidency,” Trump said, weaving into a rant about how amazing he is at being president. It’s possible that Trump tried to sidestep answering because he already has a candidate in mind for 2028, and—spoiler alert—it’s not Vance. Although he isn’t allowed to run again, Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of doing so, both on the campaign trail and since winning the presidency. It doesn’t seem as if Trump cares very much about what is legal and what’s not. In lieu of actually governing, Vance seems to be filling his empty hours posting on X about a range of random topics, including rubber-stamping the rehiring of a racist to DOGE, undermining the checks and balances that underpin our democracy, and complaining about dog cross-breeding. Source link #Trump #Utterly #Humiliated #Vance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

SpaceX satellite that launched from California seen in Arizona sky – Arizona's Family SpaceX satellite that launched from California seen in Arizona sky – Arizona's Family SpaceX satellite that launched from California seen in Arizona sky Arizona’s FamilyLive coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California Spaceflight NowSpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink 12-18 Kennedy Space CenterSpaceX launch lights up Southern California skies KTLA Los AngelesSpaceX to launch Falcon 9 for Starlink satellite mission from Vandenberg SFB KGET 17 Source link #SpaceX #satellite #launched #California #Arizona #sky #Arizona039s #Family Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Real estate agent’s claim after allegedly assaulting four people Real estate agent’s claim after allegedly assaulting four people The lawyer for a real estate agent who avoided jail for a terrifying samurai sword attack claims his client doesn’t remember attacking four people. Source link #Real #estate #agents #claim #allegedly #assaulting #people Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Involved in Fatal ****** Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Involved in Fatal ****** The post Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Involved in Fatal ****** appeared first on Consequence. A plane owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil was involved in a fatal accident in Arizona on Monday (February 10th). According to authorities, one person was killed when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport. In addition to the deceased, one person was trapped inside one of the planes for an extended ******* of time, while three others were taken to local hospitals with injuries. Mötley Crüe’s manager Allen Kovac told TMZ that Neil was not aboard the flight, but that the singer’s girlfriend, Rain, was on the plane and sustained five broken ribs. Her friend, Ashley, was also on board, and was hospitalized, as well. The pair were traveling with a couple of dogs who survived the ******. The identity of the deceased has not been released as of yet. Kovac further relayed to TMZ that Neil’s heart goes out to the victims, and that Mötley Crüe are aiming to help out in some capacity. Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky stated, “Today, Scottsdale sadly experienced an aircraft accident at our airport. Based on the information provided thus far, it appears at least one person is dead after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport.” Local station Newschannel 5 (WTVF) reports that the Learjet 35A is owned by Chromed In Hollywood, a company based in Franklin, Tennessee, and is registered in Wyoming with Vince Neil listed as a principal agent. A statement from the FAA reads: “A Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona around 2:45 p.m. local time Monday, Feb. 10.” A couple years ago, it was reported that Neil’s 1985 Learjet 35A was up for *****, but according to the Aviation Safety Network, the plane that was involved in the ****** is a 1989 model. Two local news reports on the ****** can be seen below, as well as raw video of the moment of impact. This is a developing story… Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Involved in Fatal ******Heavy Consequence Staff Popular Posts Subscribe to Consequence’s email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox. Source link #Plane #Owned #Mötley #Crüe #Singer #Vince #Neil #Involved #Fatal #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the English coast on October 28, 2024 in Portsmouth, England. Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the specter of Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs looms, several Asian economies that enjoy substantial trade surpluses with Washington are scrambling to negotiate favorable solutions with the U.S president to prevent being slapped with higher duties. Trump said Friday that he would announce reciprocal tariffs — duties that match those levied on U.S. goods by respective countries — as soon as Tuesday, to take effect immediately. Trump did not identify which countries will be hit but indicated it would be a broad effort to help eliminate U.S. trade deficits. While the details remain unclear, “it is likely that U.S. import tariffs will rise for most emerging Asian economies,” a team of analysts at Barclays said Monday, with the exceptions of Singapore and Hong Kong, with which the U.S. enjoys trade surpluses. Based on World Trade Organization estimates, most economies in Asia apply higher average tariffs on imports compared with the U.S. as of 2023. India led with a 17% simple average rate on countries with the most-favored-nation status, compared with the U.S. that levies 3.3%. The U.S. enjoys MFN status with most major economies, except Russia. China topped trade surplus with the U.S. last year at $295.4 billion, followed by Vietnam’s $123.5 billion, Taiwan’s $74 billion, Japan’s $68.5 billion and South Korea’s $66 billion, according to U.S. Census bureau. “Just because these economies have dodged tariffs for now, [it] doesn’t mean they can breathe easy,” Stefan Angrick, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics told CNBC, stressing that “Washington’s mood could shift and tariffs could still be imposed later.” These countries, except for Vietnam, were spared in Trump’s opening tariff salvo thanks to their deep security ties with Washington and large investments in the U.S., Angrick said, but “they shouldn’t get too comfortable.” Vietnam braces for fallout Vietnam is “undoubtedly one of the most exposed economies” to being a target of Trump’s trade restrictions, due to its large surplus with the U.S. and sizeable ******** investment in the country, Angrick said. Garment factory workers working in a factory in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 24, 2019. Manan Vatsyayana | AFP | Getty Images Vietnam’s trade surplus with the U.S. soared nearly 18% annually to a record high last year. The country’s simple average tariff rate on MFN partners stood at 9.4%, according to WTO data. Beverages and tobacco imported into the country face up to 45.5% tariffs on average, while categories such as sugars and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, clothing and transport equipment are subjected to tariffs between 14% and 34%. Trump, who in 2019 called Vietnam “almost the single worst abuser“ of trade practices, has not made any public remarks about the nation after his re-election in November. Hanoi has made efforts in recent months to find compromises with Washington on trade. In November, the country vowed to buy more aircraft, liquified natural gas and other products from the U.S. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh last week asked Cabinet members to prepare for the impact of a possible global trade war this year. Vietnam was a major beneficiary of the trade barriers Trump imposed on Beijing in his first term, which spurred manufacturers to shift production out of China. Consequently, the Southeast Asian nation became one of the largest recipient of foreign direct investment from China. The U.S. may double its tariffs on Vietnam to 8% if it enforces “full tariff reciprocity,” Michael Wan, senior currency analyst at MUFG Bank said in a note on Monday. That said, he expects a less extreme U.S. stance on the country, with “some sector-specific tariffs” as a more likely possibility. India readies concessions India could be the most vulnerable to “reciprocal” tariffs as it imposes duties on U.S. imports that are significantly steeper than U.S. levies on shipments from India, according to estimates by several research firms. U.S. tariffs on India could rise to above 15% from 3% currently, according to MUFG Bank’s Wen. New Delhi in its union budget earlier this month reduced tariffs on a range of products including motorcycles, electronic goods, critical minerals and lithium ion batteries. Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in an interview that “we are signaling that India is not a tariff king.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly prepared to discuss further tariff cuts across a dozen sectors and buying more energy and defense equipment from the U.S. at his meeting with Trump later this week. Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, left, and U.S President Donald Trump, arrive for a news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. T. Narayan | Bloomberg | Getty Images India’s surplus with the U.S., its third-largest trading partner, reached $45.7 billion last year. Notably, the country’s imported agricultural goods were subjected to hefty 39% duties. During Trump’s first term, he had warm relations with Modi, but during his campaign for re-election, Trump had called India a “very big abuser” with tariffs. In a phone call with Modi last month, Trump emphasized the importance of India buying more U.S.-made security equipment to reach a “fair bilateral trading relationship,” according to the White House statement. Some market watchers floated the idea that the two sides may resume discussion on the long-awaited U.S.-India free trade accord. The Joe Biden administration had reportedly rebuffed India’s interest in exploring a free trade agreement, Indian local media reported, citing the country’s commerce and industry minister. “Such a deal now would require substantial tariff reductions by New Delhi because it has much higher tariff rates than Washington; Trump believes in some degree of reciprocity,” according to Kenneth Juster, distinguished fellow at Council on Foreign Relations. India could also offer to shift its oil imports from Russia toward the U.S. significantly to align with Trump’s plans of boosting oil and gas exports, said Arpit Chaturvedi, South Asia adviser at Teneo. Japan as most favored nation Japan appears to have secured a positive relationship with Trump and could be be shielded from higher tariffs “for now,” analysts said, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba wrapped up a whirlwind visit to Washington over the weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump gifts Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a book during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tokyo maintains relatively low tariffs of around 3.7% on countries with MFN status, according to WTO data. That suggests “little scope for substantial increases in tariffs on Japanese goods,” Kyohei Morita, chief Japan economist at Nomura said in a note Monday. During the summit last week, Japan agreed to import more natural gas from the U.S. and expressed interest in a project to deliver LNG through a pipeline from northern Alaska. The two leaders also agreed on a compromise that instead of acquiring U.S. Steel, Japan’s Nippon Steel will “invest heavily” in the U.S. firm. Japan will provide technology for U.S. Steel to manufacturer better quality products in the U.S., Ishiba said. Japan, which has been the largest foreign investor in the U.S. for five straight years, also pledged to expand that investment to $1 trillion, from $783.3 billion in 2023. “While Japan may not avoid all the effects of future US tariff policies, Tokyo may avoid the targeted treatment seen with countries like Canada, Mexico, and China,” James Brady, vice president of Teneo said in a Saturday note. “It may even hope for more lenient trade treatment than other major economies, as it appears to enjoy the status of one of Trump’s most favored nations,” Brady said. China looks ready to talk ******** national flags flutter on boats near shipping containers at the Yangshan Port outside Shanghai, China, February 7, 2025. Go Nakamura | Reuters Beijing’s ****-for-tat measures — including 15% levy on U.S. coal, liquified natural gas, 10% duties on crude oil, farming equipment, cars and pickup trucks — are believed to be modest and restrained. The tariff package is estimated to cover $13.9 billion worth of China’s imports from the U.S. in 2024, according to data compiled by Nomura, accounting for 8.5% of China’s total U.S. imports and just 0.5% of China’s total imports. That is significantly lower than the $50 billion worth of U.S. goods targeted during Trump’s first term, said Tommy Xie, head of Asia macro research at OCBC Bank in a note on Monday. The “calibrated approach” signaled that “China is opting for a more diversified response,” with non-tariff countermeasures such as export controls and regulatory probes into U.S. corporates, while also “leaving room for further negotiations,” Xie added. Source link #Asian #economies #scramble #appease #Trump #U.S #president #ratchets #tariff #threats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Does Warren Buffett Know Something That Wall Street Doesn’t? The Billionaire Investor Is Piling Into a High-Yield Stock That Certain Analysts Recommend Selling. Does Warren Buffett Know Something That Wall Street Doesn’t? The Billionaire Investor Is Piling Into a High-Yield Stock That Certain Analysts Recommend Selling. Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway are some of if not the best investors ever. That’s why it shouldn’t surprise investors to learn that Buffett is often a step or two ahead of the broader market. Buffett has always had a knack for largely avoiding recessions or market downturns and making asymmetric investments that seem to work out when given time. He’s not immune to mistakes, but after many decades in the business, Buffett and his team of investing lieutenants know what to look for, what works, and they aren’t afraid to go against consensus, which is what they have been doing as of late. Does the Oracle of Omaha know something Wall Street doesn’t? Buffett and his team have been piling into a high-yield stock that certain Wall Street analysts recommend selling. Buffett at his core has always been a value investor; he tries to find stocks trading at less than their intrinsic value and which have a viable path toward closing the gap. In more recent decades, Buffett has taken the advice of his late partner Charlie Munger and also looked for wonderful companies trading at fair prices, which is more or less a value strategy on its own. One of the few stocks Berkshire has been buying over the last year is the large digital audio company Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI), which has clearly been left for dead by the market. The stock has not participated at all in the two-plus-year bull market and only trades at about 8.5 times forward earnings, which is an incredibly low valuation in this kind of market and for a company that technically is a legal monopoly. Sirius is the only company that holds a satellite-radio license from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SIRI data by YCharts Buffett and his team at Berkshire have clearly seen something in the stock. The large conglomerate has sold many more stocks than it’s purchased over the last year but plowed into Sirius. Berkshire has owned Sirius for a while but significantly increased its position in the company in 2024 and hasn’t stopped since. Berkshire recently added another 2.3 million shares for a total purchase of roughly $54 million, bringing its stake in Sirius to about 35% of outstanding shares. Sirius now makes up about 1% of Berkshire’s over $300 billion equities portfolio and is the 15th-largest position in the portfolio. Sirius’ main struggles stem from its competitive landscape, which includes large music and podcast companies like Spotify that have started to eat up more paying subscribers. More recently, Sirius has acquired the exclusive advertising and distribution rights of some pretty large podcasting brands, hoping to turn the company’s subscriber trends around. Story Continues Sirius recently reported its fourth-quarter earnings and grew its Sirius XM subscriber count for the first time in 1.5 years, and maintained its 2025 guidance. Investors seemed optimistic, and the stock is actually up nearly 16% this year. However, most analysts are still concerned. Following earnings, Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich maintained her underperform rating on the stock and lowered her price target by $2 to $21. Of the 12 analysts that have issued reports on Sirius over the last three months, four recommend selling the stock. The average price target implies about 7% downside from current levels (as of Feb. 6). It’s unclear whether Buffett or one of his other investing lieutenants is behind this investment. However, Sirius’ long-term strategy is to add about 10 million subscribers and grow free cash flow by $600 million to $1.8 billion through a series of initiatives including new pricing, new technology, adding new big podcasting brands, and more. Obviously, if they can show evidence of making any traction toward these goals, the stock should be rewarded. The Berkshire team likely thinks things can’t get much worse from here. Berkshire also likes to buy stocks that it can hold forever, so it’s possible that Berkshire will be right long term, while many other analysts are right in the near term. Sirius also currently pays a 4.2% dividend yield, so Berkshire will be compensated every year as it waits for management to try to right the ship. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you’ll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $336,677!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,109!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $546,804!* Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. Learn more » *Stock Advisor returns as of February 3, 2025 Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, and Spotify Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Does Warren Buffett Know Something That Wall Street Doesn’t? 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Hegseth orders US Army to restore name of Fort Bragg Hegseth orders US Army to restore name of Fort Bragg By Brad Brooks and Idrees Ali (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday renamed the Army base Fort Liberty back to its original name of Fort Bragg, according to a Department of Defense statement, undoing a 2023 name change driven by racial justice protests. The base, among the world’s largest military installations, had been renamed Fort Liberty as part of an effort to rechristen bases named for Confederate officers. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. The move to shed Confederate names for military bases came in the wake of nationwide protests after the 2020 death of George Floyd, a ****** man killed by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “That’s right, Bragg is back,” Hegseth said upon signing a memo ordering the name change, according to a video posted on the Department of Defense’s website. President Donald Trump had said during a campaign stop last year in North Carolina that he wanted to change the base’s name back to Fort Bragg, according to local media reports. Congress in 2021 passed legislation forbidding the naming of bases after anyone who voluntarily served or held leadership in the Confederate States of America, the breakaway republic of Southern states that fought against the U.S. in the Civil War in the 19th Century. Established in 1918, the North Carolina base was originally named for General Braxton Bragg, who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. It houses the Airborne and Special Operations Forces and is home to 57,000 troops, according to its website. Hegseth sidestepped Congress’ provision banning Confederate names by officially renaming Fort Bragg after Private First Class Roland Bragg, who “served with great distinction during World War II,” according the memo ordering the name change. The renaming of Fort Bragg honors all U.S. soldiers who have trained to fight and win U.S. wars, Hegseth wrote in his memo, “and is in keeping with the installation’s esteemed and storied history.” (Reporting by Brad Brooks in Colorado and Idrees Ali in Washington; Editing by Gerry Doyle) Source link #Hegseth #orders #Army #restore #Fort #Bragg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Johnson quietly shops new budget blueprint Johnson quietly shops new budget blueprint After a series of setbacks and delays, Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday night shopped around a new budget blueprint, snatching the pen from Rep. Jodey Arrington amid mounting frustration with the House Budget Committee chair. Johnson’s latest plan includes a new floor for spending cuts — between $1.25 trillion and $1.5 trillion — to offset part of the massive domestic policy package Republicans are now pursuing, according to four people granted anonymity to provide details on the private talks. That range of reductions is greater than what the speaker initially laid out to his conference last month but still lower than the $2.5 trillion some conservatives have been pushing for. The level of cuts is just one of several moving pieces Johnson and other House GOP leaders are still struggling with as they try to build unity for the sweeping border, energy and tax package. They want to use special budget reconciliation procedures to pass the bill along party lines, but first they need to get Republicans almost completely united behind a budget framework, and they have already blown past an informal deadline to get that blueprint through committee. The Senate is prepared to move forward with a competing budget plan, one Johnson strongly opposes, later this week. In another major adjustment, the speaker’s new draft plan could give the Ways and Means Committee even less fiscal space to craft an expansive package of tax cuts. Republicans had agreed to a $4.7 trillion instruction during their White House meeting on Thursday, but that number is now expected to dip lower — a move certain to concern GOP members who are already worried they won’t be able to fit all of President Donald Trump’s tax priorities into the bill. Johnson continued to circulate the plan with key House GOP factions late Monday, with the floor for spending cuts likely to land closer to $1.5 trillion. If those talks go well, he is expected to present the new budget plan at a closed-door House Republican Conference meeting Tuesday morning, two of the people said. First, however, GOP leaders have to make sure their own budget chair is fully on board. During a huddle on the House floor Monday night, Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and other senior Republicans pressed Arrington on what his more conservative committee members would think of the new leadership-led plan — assuming that he’d broken the ice with the hard-line conservatives on the panel. Arrington indicated he didn’t know, leaving some senior Republicans concerned that he wasn’t doing enough to advocate for the plan with the hard-liners. Senior Republicans also pressed Arrington on what he would say about the plan in the Tuesday morning conference meeting, given that Johnson wanted Arrington to deliver part of the presentation. Some Republicans were worried Arrington might stir up opposition given that he’s shown sympathies toward conservative causes in private meetings. Arrington and fellow Texan Rep. Chip Roy have been privately warring against Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith and other senior Republicans in recent days over Trump’s tax cuts and how to pay for them. “They’re very worried that they’ll present the plan and Jodey will get questions as budget chair and will not back leadership up,” a senior GOP aide said, adding: “This all stems from a leadership-Jodey Arrington beef. Jodey’s been really tough to nail down: Is he with leadership? Or is he with the rank-and-file budget members who are pushing back? Nobody can figure it out.” A spokesperson for Arrington did not respond to inquiries Monday night. To be sure, Johnson is not sidelining Arrington entirely. Leaders still hope to move the budget plan through his committee, perhaps as soon as this week, and they expect the chair to take the lead in ironing out key details. But they have been concerned that he’s taking too long, and with Senate Republicans moving their own bill through committee this week, some in House GOP leadership are increasingly worried about getting jammed. They’re so fearful, in fact, that some Republicans have privately started speculating about whether they should cancel next week’s House recess to force progress on the budget — though so far there’s no indication that leadership would do so. As recently as Friday, GOP leaders and conservatives thought they had a tentative deal to cut as much as $2 trillion in spending as part of their party-line domestic policy package. But Trump’s aversion to steep cuts across Medicaid has emerged as a sticking point behind the scenes. GOP leaders told senior Republicans in a series of private meetings Monday that Trump wasn’t yet on board with the major Medicaid cuts it would take to secure up to an additional $800 billion in savings, according to three people familiar with the conversations who, like the others, were granted anonymity to describe the private talks. Johnson and senior Republicans are wary of pursuing the Medicaid reforms only for Trump to publicly bash the move. GOP leaders indicated in private meetings Monday that “they need to work with Trump” on the Medicaid issue before proceeding, according to one of the people. But Trump and his team are worried those cuts will invite political blowback. And, many House Republicans in competitive and even some safer seats are alarmed at the idea of slashing Medicaid, even if they don’t directly cut individual benefits. “Trump’s team has said he does not want to make this bill a health care bill,” said the aforementioned senior GOP aide. “They don’t want anything too drastic on health care or savings because that becomes the talking point.” Johnson has also been considering adding a debt limit increase back into the reconciliation plans since the White House meeting last Thursday, given a push by Trump. However, the speaker and other GOP leaders remain privately skeptical it can advance in a party-line package. With that decision still unsettled — not to mention the parameters for spending reductions and tax cuts — senior House Republicans think it is unlikely the plan could move through the Budget Committee this week, as Johnson had hoped. 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