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Rayo Vallecano take a step closer to European dream Rayo Vallecano take a step closer to European dream Unfancied Rayo Vallecano have maintained their push for a European place by beating bottom club Real Valladolid 1-0 in La Liga. The Valladolid defence misjudged a cross from the right and Álvaro Garcia controlled the ball before lashing it between the legs of the goalkeeper in the 71st minute. As a result Rayo extended their unbeaten league streak to a club record nine games on Friday. They moved to sixth on the table, four points ahead of Girona, who play at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. With the top six teams assured of European football next season, Rayo winger Isi is upbeat about the club’s chances. “We have to be realistic, we have 35 points and we can dream,” Isi said. “We’ve worked and we’ve fought to get where we are and I think we can do it. But that’s part of having an ambitious mentality.” Source link #Rayo #Vallecano #step #closer #European #dream Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration directs states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure Trump administration directs states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure The Trump administration, in a letter Thursday, directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that had been allocated under former President Joe Biden. President Trump has slammed federal funding for electric vehicle chargers as “an incredible waste of taxpayer dollars.” But the administration may need an act of Congress to freeze the states’ spending, and it’s not clear there will be one. Industry leaders say customer demand will continue to drive growth in the charging network, regardless of federal funding. The Tesla Supercharger network — led by CEO Elon Musk, now leading Mr. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency — has received millions of dollars through the program that was just halted. But it also has a massive footprint of chargers across the country. Tesla will continue expanding its network regardless of federal money and is likely to benefit from its competitors receiving fewer funds. Trump and EV charging On his first day in office, Mr. Trump paused billions in funding for a nationwide buildout of fast electric car chargers that had been allocated to states through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula program. Then the Federal Highway Administration, the Transportation Department agency that administers NEVI funding, told states Thursday to stop carrying out their plans, pending new guidelines. It’s part of the broader effort to dismantle many environmental policies and incentives put in place by the Biden administration. Some states, like Alabama and Rhode Island, had already suspended their programs in response to the Inauguration Day order, but Thursday’s directive is a further push from the Trump administration to halt federal efforts to electrify the roads and reduce planet-warming emissions from transportation. States that currently have NEVI-funded projects up and running mostly have been reimbursed by the federal government. But the new memo means states with projects in the works, or those currently contracting for them, are to be halted immediately, and they don’t know if or when they will be able to proceed and request reimbursement. Impact on EV drivers in the U.S. NEVI was created through the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed by Congress in 2021, to fill gaps in the EV charging infrastructure network. It addresses the concern many car buyers have for road trips where charging stations are too far apart. The NEVI program awards states $5 billion over five years, but they’ve struggled with permitting delays, complicated electrical upgrades and contracting. Estimates suggest $3.3 billion of NEVI funding had already gone out the door to states. Uncertainty for charging stations along highways This announcement creates uncertainty, said Ryan Gallentine, managing director at business association Advanced Energy United. “Most of the unawarded money is sitting in state Department of Transportation bank accounts ready to be spent,” Gallentine said in a statement. States are under no obligation to stop these projects based solely on this announcement, he said. “We call on state DOTs and program administrators to continue executing this program until new guidance is finalized.” Others say the effort is sure to trigger legal battles. The administration has “no legal basis” for stopping plans that have already been approved and funded, said Andrew Wishnia, former deputy assistant secretary for climate policy at the DOT who helped author the NEVI program. Loren McDonald, chief analyst at Paren, a company that tracks EV charging data, predicted EV range concerns will linger for drivers. “If you don’t have convenient access either where you live or where you work or in between, why would you get an EV? It just doesn’t make sense,” he said. Money that was leftover after states met their highway obligations was meant to fill other gaps in charging: areas where there are low rates of EVs, including low-income areas or areas with a lot of apartment buildings where it hard for people to charge. The road ahead for U.S. highway EV charging The federal buildout is not the only effort to build EV charging across the nation. Private companies have collectively spent billions on this infrastructure. EV industry executives say that the demand from drivers for EV chargers will propel companies to build more of them. “I think the trend will continue. Maybe it’ll slow down over the next four years … but it’s going to continue,” said Bassem Ammouri, the chief operating officer at EV Connect, a major EV charging platform. But some fear that delaying critical charging infrastructure could have a domino effect on the EV transition, because it could slow sales, said Matt Stephens-Rich, director of programs at the non-partisan group Electrification Coalition. “As the world is shifting to electric vehicles, any slowdown will put the U.S. auto industry further behind,” Stephens-Rich said. Source link #Trump #administration #directs #states #stop #spending #charging #infrastructure Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Their Wedding Plans Went Up In Flames Their Wedding Plans Went Up In Flames Brian McShea planned a dreamy beachside proposal, but after the devastating, wind-fueled Eaton Fire reduced their California neighborhood to ashes, he found himself on one knee in the rubble of their once-beloved home. With streets destroyed, familiar coffee shops shuttered, and their little blue bungalow lost, Brian and his fiancée, Stephanie Raynor, chose to face their uncertain future with hope and love. Source link #Wedding #Plans #Flames Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Just causing havoc’: Transportation Department suspends EV charger program – The Washington Post ‘Just causing havoc’: Transportation Department suspends EV charger program – The Washington Post ‘Just causing havoc’: Transportation Department suspends EV charger program The Washington PostTrump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it’s not that easy The Associated Press Source link #causing #havoc #Transportation #Department #suspends #charger #program #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Six Nations: Antoine Dupont ‘always had it’ – Joe El-Abd Six Nations: Antoine Dupont ‘always had it’ – Joe El-Abd England attack coach and former scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth highlighted Dupont’s ability to turn the tables on a defence, launching attacks when apparently close to losing possession and territory, as one of his greatest assets. “I’ve never seen anyone get out of trouble as well as him,” said Wigglesworth. “The ball will bobble out of a ruck, and it’s not perfect, but he somehow gets a ball popped out when he shouldn’t do. He rarely gets tackled, and the ball rarely stays static. “He will bounce out, beat three defenders and put a cross-kick in. Or he’ll shrug you off and keep the ball moving.” France are hunting a fourth successive win over England in the tournament – a run that would be their best in the fixture since 1978. Meanwhile, England need a shock victory to improve a grim run of recent results, with eight losses, admittedly each by single-figure margins, in their past 13 Tests. Source link #Nations #Antoine #Dupont #Joe #ElAbd Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kvaratskhelia scores maiden PSG goal as Monaco whipped Kvaratskhelia scores maiden PSG goal as Monaco whipped New signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain as the unbeaten leaders routed third-placed Monaco 4-1 to go 13 points clear in Ligue 1. The Georgia winger joined from Napoli for a reported 70 million euros ($A115 million) and with a big reputation for skill and clinical finishing. He showed a bit of both in the 54th minute, controlling a quick pass with his right foot, cutting cleverly inside Christian Mawissa and scooping the ball off balance over goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki. That made it 2-1 and, three minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé added the third goal after combining well with Désiré Doué. He tapped in from close range in the last minute following a counterattack to extend his league-leading tally to 16 goals. PSG led in the sixth minute when Vitinha curled a free kick into the bottom right corner. But he was helped by a major positional error from Majecki, who left a huge gap. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was easily beaten at the near post when captain Denis Zakaria ran onto a smart pass from Soungoutou Magassa. For all its attacking flair – especially the technically gifted Maghnes Akliouche – Monaco’s weaknesses were poor composure and erratic defending, and will drop to fifth if Lille and Nice win this weekend. Marseille will stay second regardless but must win at Angers on Sunday to remain 10 points behind PSG, who announced they had renewed the contract of coach Luis Enrique by two years to 2027. The former Barcelona and Spain coach arrived in 2023 and is overseeing a new team strategy after the end of the era of superstars like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. “I’m very happy to continue this story with Paris Saint-Germain,” he said. “I feel very comfortable here; we have all that we need in order to work in the best possible conditions. I think that the future looks very bright, and I hope to enjoy a lot more success with the club.” PSG also confirmed Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha and Nuno Mendes have all been tied to the club now until 2029, and Yoram Zague until 2028. Earlier, imposing striker Ludovic Ajorque and midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou scored as Brest won at Nantes 2-0 to climb into seventh spot. Nantes’ three losses in their last 11 games have all been against Brest – with the other in the French Cup. Brest will host PSG on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League playoff match. Source link #Kvaratskhelia #scores #maiden #PSG #goal #Monaco #whipped Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Freeland leadership campaign targeted by foreign interference: task force – National Freeland leadership campaign targeted by foreign interference: task force – National The federal body tasked with monitoring elections for foreign interference says it has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s campaign about a ********-backed operation that has been spreading disparaging articles online about her. The Security and Intelligence Threats to Election Task Force (SITE) said in a statement Friday that the “information operation” was identified by Global Affairs Canada’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM Canada) and traced to a popular WeChat news account linked to China. “RRM Canada detected coordinated and malicious activity about Ms. Freeland,” the statement said. It estimated that between two million and three million WeChat users globally saw the campaign, which included articles published to an anonymous blog that were then spread by over 30 other news accounts on the app. “The campaign received very high levels of engagement and views, with WeChat news articles disparaging Ms. Freeland netting over 140,000 interactions between Jan. 29 and Feb. 3, 2025.” Story continues below advertisement 2:48 Does Canada’s foreign interference report go far enough? SITE said it briefed the Liberal Party executive and members of Freeland’s leadership campaign about its findings on Friday. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. “I will not be intimidated by ******** foreign interference,” Freeland said in a post on social media in response to SITE’s announcement. “Having spent years confronting authoritarian regimes, I know firsthand the importance of defending our freedoms. Canada’s democracy is strong. My thanks to our national security agencies for protecting it.” In her final months as finance minister, Freeland took aim at ******** efforts to enter the North American auto market through Mexico and led efforts to impose tariffs and bans on ******** electric vehicle technology and components. SITE was established in 2019 and includes representatives of CSIS, the RCMP, Global Affairs Canada and the Communications Security Establishment, the country’s signals intelligence agency. Story continues below advertisement It has monitored several federal byelections for foreign interference since its creation and announced last month it would be overseeing the Liberal leadership race as well. Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s final report on foreign interference in Canada’s democratic institutions identified disinformation and misinformation campaigns, foreign or domestic, as the “single biggest threat to our democracy” after leading a public inquiry into the issue. Foreign states continue to use more traditional methods to meddle in ********* democracy, Hogue said, but are augmenting those efforts through “sophisticated technological means” to sow disinformation both in traditional media and on social media platforms. “This threat is all the more nefarious because the means available to counter it are limited, and very difficult to implement,” Hogue told reporters upon releasing the report. “Nevertheless, we must not give up, but rather attack it forcefully, all together.” —With files from Global’s Sean Previl and Alex Boutilier More on Politics More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Freeland #leadership #campaign #targeted #foreign #interference #task #force #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Utilities have had a great run. It’s not over yet, strategist says. Utilities have had a great run. It’s not over yet, strategist says. One sector that has seen a boost from the AI trade is utilities. Power-hungry data centers are fueling optimism (and stock prices) for what was once considered a fairly quiet sector. However, according to Kineo Capital managing partner Jim Strugger, utilities have more than just AI going for them. “It’s always been about the long end of the yield curve. Yields are lower and utilities are more attractive. We think that game’s over, and we think the transition now is appreciating not just utilities, independent power producers, a lot of power energy-related companies. It’s going to be more about scarcity going forward than necessarily about staring at the 10-year and judging whether or not you want to be in utilities.” One stock Strugger likes is Vertiv (VRT). In the video above, he explains why and how to play the stock using options. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Stephanie Mikulich. Source link #Utilities #great #run #strategist Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Critics Choice Awards Photos: All the Looks From the 2025 Red Carpet – The New York Times Critics Choice Awards Photos: All the Looks From the 2025 Red Carpet – The New York Times Critics Choice Awards Photos: All the Looks From the 2025 Red Carpet The New York TimesCritics Choice Awards 2025: See All the Celebrity Red Carpet Fashion (Live Updates) E! NEWSCritics Choice Awards 2025 winners to be revealed tonight, February 7 Yahoo EntertainmentCritics Choice Awards 2025: See Joey King, Jeff Goldblum on the red carpet USA TODAYPresenters Announced for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards presented by Chelsea Handler Critics Choice Awards Source link #Critics #Choice #Awards #Photos #Red #Carpet #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Six Nations: Italy and Wales battle in Rome for respect Six Nations: Italy and Wales battle in Rome for respect Lamaro was also unhappy the last time Italy faced Wales – in Cardiff – at what he felt was a lack of respect shown to his team by the Welsh Rugby Union. In a newspaper interview, he complained of “several small, unpleasant situations unworthy of a host country” around the warm-up and players’ families. Both unions rushed to smooth the waters after the column appeared, but the feeling of being slighted remains. “It’s always difficult to say if we have respect of other nations,” Lamaro said on Friday. “I think the way teams prepare for our games has changed but I’m pretty sure in the back of their minds, they think Italian rugby is still not at the same level as theirs. “We can use that as motivation and have 80 minutes to get credibility and respect back. Saying that, I’m not sure it’s ever been there. “Yes, teams fear us on a one-off occasion but respect is different against countries with such big rugby traditions and cultures.” Source link #Nations #Italy #Wales #battle #Rome #respect Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NSW Police investigate alleged Central Coast hit-and-run ****** NSW Police investigate alleged Central Coast hit-and-run ****** NSW Police are appealing for public help as they investigate an alleged hit-and-run ****** on The Central Coast. The police say a 12-year-old girl was struck by car while she was crossing the road at Railway Crescent in Lisarow about 2.55pm on Friday. The girl suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg injuries and paramedics rushed her to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition. Camera IconNSW Police hope to speak to the driver of this vehicle in relation to an alleged ****** that injured a 12-year-old girl on The Central Coast. NSW Police Credit: News Corp Australia The vehicle allegedly left the scene after hitting the girl, the police say. “Police established a crime scene and officers from the ****** Investigation Unit have commenced an investigation into the incident,” the police said on Saturday. “As investigations continue, police would like to speak to the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf believed to be in the area at the time of the incident. Source link #NSW #Police #investigate #alleged #Central #Coast #hitandrun #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal Trump administration political appointees have taken steps in recent weeks to exert unprecedented influence over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s flagship medical research publication, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, multiple federal health officials tell CBS News. The interference included dictating what to cover and withholding studies on the growing bird flu outbreak. The Trump administration’s moves to control the research published by the agency ends a decades-long streak of independence for the journal, known as the MMWR. Health officials and experts have long considered the MMWR as the “voice of CDC” and a respected source where federal scientists release research of public health importance. It ranks as among the most-cited health journals in the world. “The MMWR has lost its autonomy,” one health official told CBS News. Efforts by Trump officials to control the publication have stalled the release of three studies about bird flu for weeks, as the virus continues spreading through wild birds, poultry farms and cows around the country. That delay was initially attributed to the communications “pause” ordered by the Department of Health and Human Services, which stalled many releases across the government. Spokespeople for the CDC and HHS did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Trump officials initially said the gag order was needed for the administration to catch up in staffing its public relations team to oversee the vast amount of communications coming out of the nations’ federal health agencies. But as that pause has started to lift, Trump officials at HHS, and acting CDC Director Susan Monarez, refused repeated requests by career health officials to publish the completed research, officials say. The stalled research includes findings about **** cats owned by dairy workers being infected with bird flu, plus wastewater testing results and antibody testing of cow veterinarians. Instead, health officials say Monarez relayed orders by the Trump administration to come up with research to publish this week about the health risks from wildfires, days after President Trump criticized California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of fires in the state. Federal scientists say they scrambled to find studies to comply with the order, which was unexpected and not related to any studies that had been scheduled to come out. The research that was ultimately published looked at exposure to worrying chemicals for firefighters who responded to the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii and emergency room visits in Los Angeles during the wildfires. Multiple health officials said they complied fearing their jobs. Scientists within the agency say they have been bombarded with daily requests to accept the “fork in the road” offer to resign by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, task force, headed by Elon Musk. Glimpse at a study taken offline A technical glitch resulted in a table from one of the bird flu studies accidentally being published on Thursday, before officials scrambled to take it down. That bird flu study was supposed to lay out the details of an investigation into how two indoor cats could have contracted the virus. One of the cats’ owners was a dairy worker who transported unpasteurized raw milk, which health officials warn is one of the main ways that H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading between farms in the U.S. Multiple federal health officials and outside experts have unsuccessfully lobbied the Trump administration to allow the publication to maintain its independence, citing the importance of allowing federal public health researchers to publish their findings without fearing political interference. While researchers often have to jump through multiple hoops of “clearance” within the agency to satisfy questions and concerns raised by scientists and career health officials about the accuracy of their research, officials said political appointees usually steered clear of meddling in its content. Now health officials fear that a precedent has been set for the Trump administration to cross further lines in its attempts to influence the research and data published by the CDC. Previous efforts by Trump-appointed officials to exert control over the publication came under scrutiny during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Mr. Trump’s first term, after aides sought to influence reports at the time. It is now unclear to co-authors of the bird flu research outside the agency when the research will ever be published, weeks after it was ready to go. “The study is completed and was to be published in MMWR last month until the order from the new administration halted communication from CDC,” K. Fred Gingrich II, executive director of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, said in an email. The association had worked with Ohio’s health department and the CDC to sample the blood of veterinarians who treat cows at an annual conference late last year, looking for antibodies that would help answer an outstanding question: had bird flu cases infected veterinarians under the radar? “I do not know when it will be allowed to be published,” said Gingrich. Alexander Tin Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers federal public health agencies. Source link #Trump #officials #exerting #unprecedented #control #CDC #scientific #journal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rainbow Appears Over San Francisco Airport Rainbow Appears Over San Francisco Airport A rainbow appeared over the San Francisco International Airport on the morning of Friday, February 7. A timelapse video showing the rainbow appearing and disappearing over the course of an hour was taken by the National Weather Service, Oakland Center Weather Service Unit (NWS CWSU Oakland) and posted on X. Parts of the San Francisco Bay Area were under a flood advisory on Friday, but the NWS said that the rainshowers were expected to “diminish through the rest of the day.” Credit: NWS CWSU Oakland via Storyful Source link #Rainbow #Appears #San #Francisco #Airport Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ferrari-inspired mansion breaks local record in Delray Beach, Florida Ferrari-inspired mansion breaks local record in Delray Beach, Florida A Ferrari-inspired mansion known as Casa Maranello in Delray Beach, Florida, shattered a local record last week when it traded for $50.5 million. Not only was the megadeal the biggest the area has ever seen, but it was also one of the most unusual: The ***** included a mansion swap, bespoke furniture, elaborate chandeliers, art, alcohol and even a miniature Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports car. According to public records, the buyer was a trust linked to William Cafaro, the co-president of a retail property development company in Niles, Ohio. The trust purchased the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom residence — and paid millions more for all of its furnishings — with a combination of cash and real estate valued at $55 million. The trust paid the home’s architect and developer, Aldo Stark of Prestige Design Homes, $24.5 million along with the deed to Cafaro’s almost-18,000 square foot mansion located at 9200 Rockybrook Way in Delray Beach, which, according to public record, was valued at $26 million. “This was a highly complex transaction, involving two mega trophy real estate properties, cash and numerous moving parts with multiple stakeholders,” said listing agent Senada Adzem, who brokered both transactions, but would not go into detail about specifics. The two mansions sit less than 1,000 feet apart in Delray Beach’s Stone Creek Ranch neighborhood, one of the town’s most luxurious gated communities. The Rockybrook home that Stark received sits on 2.5 acres and has seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The developer has already begun making major improvements to the home, and Adzem told CNBC that Stark plans on putting the estate up for ***** soon. “They are incorporating exotic materials, bespoke lighting fixtures and all-new custom furnishings,” she said. The mansion at 9200 Rockybrook Way in Delray Beach, Florida, that was traded as part of a $50.5 million deal to buy Casa Maranello. Daniel Petroni Photography Casa Maranello’s ***** price, amounting to more than $2,400 per square foot, breaks the town record of price per area held by the megahome next door called Villa Spectre, also built and designed by Stark. “Aldo Stark is in a league of his own when it comes to visionary architecture, ultra-luxury design and development,” said Adzem. The dramatic entry at the James Bond-themed Villa Spectre. Legendary Productions The property next door is about the same size and layout of Casa Maranello, but where the latter is Ferrari-inspired — even named for the town in Italy where the luxury automaker is based — the residence at 16161 Quiet Vista Circle is centered around all things James Bond. Marketing material for Villa Spectre shows the car gallery filled with pricey Aston Martins and a Bond-inspired Rolls-Royce Spectre. Before the home was officially listed for *****, it was purchased last month in an off-market deal. “The moment the clients stepped inside, they were left speechless,” said Adzem, who also brokered the Villa Spectre *****. Public records show Villa Spectre traded for $36.8 million. It was also sold fully furnished, so many millions more were paid to Stark for things such as furniture, art, alcohol and the Rolls-Royce, which came from Stark’s personal collection. According to Adzem, the sum paid for Villa Spectre and all of its furnishings took the total deal value closer to $55 million. While Adzem would not comment on the buyer’s identities in any of the transactions, records show Villa Spectre was bought by a trust linked to Barry M. Smith, a retired tech CEO. Villa Spectre. Legendary Productions Take a look around the Ferrari-inspired Casa Maranello: A bronze prancing horse inspired by the Ferrari logo stands at the center of a fountain outside Casa Maranello’s front door. Daniel Petroni Photography The architecture of the almost 22,000 square foot megahome takes inspiration from the Italian car maker, including a fountain on the front drive with a prancing bronze horse, reminiscent of Ferrari’s iconic logo. “At the end of the day, luxury real estate and exotic cars are more than possessions — they’re statements of passion and success,” said Adzem. The auto gallery includes a chevron-patterned ceiling in walnut, grand chandeliers and parking for 12 cars. Daniel Petroni Photography While the home was marketed fully furnished, the millions of dollars worth of Ferraris parked in the 12-car auto gallery were not included in the *****, Adzem said, as most of those sports cars were part of the developer’s private collection. Stark also parked his miniature red Ferrari — a 75% replica of a vintage Ferrari — in the home’s grand salon. While Casa Maranello’s new owners do not have a Ferrari collection of their own, they paid extra to have Stark leave the six-figure miniature behind. The shiny red sports car parked in the living room is a 75% scale reproduction of a vintage Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. The mini electric car has a top speed of 50 mph and a price tag upwards of $100,000. Daniel Petroni Photography The spacious living area incudes four custom-made Venetian chandeliers, a pair of big-screen monitors and two back-lit coffee tables and consoles made of agate. Casa Maranello’s grand salon. Daniel Petroni Photography The home boasts two massive primary suites, one of them spanning 3,400 square feet with a 1,300 square foot sleeping area, an equal-sized walk-in closet and an 800 square foot stone clad bath. The en suite bath connects to the mansion’s hair salon and massage room. One of Casa Maranello’s two primary suites. Daniel Petroni Photography The primary suite’s 1,300 square foot walk-in closet. Daniel Petroni Photography The primary suite bathroom features twin vanities, side-by-side showers encased in a glass cube and a ****** bathtub under a crystal chandelier at its center. Daniel Petroni Photography The home’s beauty salon. Daniel Petroni Photography The home’s kitchen counters and walls are clad in book-matched orobico grigio marble and custom cabinetry from Spain. Behind a cabinet door is a discrete passageway to the private chef’s kitchen. Casa Maranello’s drinking lounge came fully stocked with top-shelf alcohol. The 30 foot bar is wrapped in back-lit Brazilian tiger skin onyx with seating for 20 people. The 18-person dining room table and the back wall of the glass wine vault are carved from Patagonia-Brazilian onyx. Casa Maranello’s kitchen. Daniel Petroni Photography The home’s massive bar is wrapped in tiger skin onyx that glows after dark. The walls are clad in book-matched petrified wood, and the bespoke chandeliers are reminiscent of vintage glassware. Daniel Petroni Photography Casa Maranello’s dining room. Daniel Petroni Photography The wellness area is inspired by the Bulgari hotel with an indoor pool, Himalayan salt room that doubles as a sauna and a steam room. Hidden behind one of the bookcases is a secret passage that leads to the home’s guest wing with four en suite bedrooms, a 14-person cinema and another lounge area. The back of the home wraps around a 95 foot long, 90,000 gallon resort-style pool with a baja shelf and spa. The Bulgari-hotel inspired wellness spa includes a plunge pool. Daniel Petroni Photography The Himalayan salt room and dry sauna. Daniel Petroni Photography Hidden behind a bookcase is a secret passageway that leads to the guest wing. Daniel Petroni Photography The 90-foot-long pool features an oversized spa framed by a Baja shelf that’s appointed with sun loungers and a stair case that leads to a swimming level. Daniel Petroni Photography Casa Maranello’s resort-style pool. Daniel Petroni Photography Source link #Ferrariinspired #mansion #breaks #local #record #Delray #Beach #Florida Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Judge to block Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave at midnight – ABC News Judge to block Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave at midnight – ABC News Judge to block Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave at midnight ABC NewsLatest on Trump’s presidency as federal judge temporarily blocks putting USAID workers on leave CNNJudge pauses Trump plan to put thousands of USAID staff on leave BBC.comFederal judge blocks Trump administration from putting thousands of USAID workers on leave The Washington PostCan the President Dissolve USAID by Executive Order? Just Security Source link #Judge #block #Trump #administration #placing #USAID #employees #leave #midnight #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Maguire scores contentious late winner as Man Utd beat Leicester Maguire scores contentious late winner as Man Utd beat Leicester Harry Maguire heads home a last-gasp winner from what appears to be an offside position as Manchester United come from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 in the FA Cup. Source link #Maguire #scores #contentious #late #winner #Man #Utd #beat #Leicester Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Juventus grab late win thanks to prolific Kolo Muani Juventus grab late win thanks to prolific Kolo Muani Kolo Muani’s penalty in the 89th minute has given Juventus an unconvincing 2-1 win over Como in Serie A. Muani, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, scored twice for the second game in a row. He fired into the roof of the net from a tight angle in the 34th minute but Cesc Fabregas’s Como drew level on the stroke of half-time. Patrick Cutrone did well to dispossess Teun Koopmeiners on the left and Assane Diao made no mistake in heading home his cross. Muani gave the visitors all three points with a penalty after Jean Butez handled. He’s scored five times in three games. The win lifted Juventus to fourth, a point above Lazio and Fiorentina, both of whom have a game in hand. Lazio play bottom-club Monza on Sunday, while Fiorentina take on second-placed Inter Milan on Monday. The loss was the third in a row for Como, who are 15th, just two points above the relegation zone. Source link #Juventus #grab #late #win #prolific #Kolo #Muani Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trudeau Caught on Hot Mic Revealing Trump’s Plans for Canada Trudeau Caught on Hot Mic Revealing Trump’s Plans for Canada ********* Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders that U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in annexing Canada was a very real plan aimed at controlling the country’s vast mineral resources. Trudeau was caught on a hot mic giving his assessment of Trump’s treat to takeover America’s northern neighbor. “I suggest that not only does the Trump administration know how many critical minerals we have but that may be even why they keep talking about absorbing us and making us the 51st state,” he said. “They’re very aware of our resources, of what we have, and they very much want to be able to benefit from those. But Mr. Trump has it in mind that one of the easiest ways of doing that is absorbing our country. And it is a real thing.” These remarks were made after Trudeau ushered the media out of the room. He continued to talk about his “conversation” with Trump, then realized the mic was still on, and ordered a staffer to turn off the recording device. ********* Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne believes Trump’s tough talk about annexing Canada is actually a negotiation tactic. He says Canada is not changing its strategy around critical minerals. “They need us more than ever. They understand, particularly the military guys, they are very worried about strategy in terms of being their partner, in terms of critical minerals, yeah,” he said. “I would say this is a great leverage for Canada, because the military folks understand that they cannot rebuild their industrial base, their defense, military industrial base, without Canada.” Unifor President Lana Payne, a union leader concerned about annexation and tariffs, says she is “taking everything seriously right now because I have a lot of members whose jobs are at stake in this climate of chaos and instability.” Source link #Trudeau #Caught #Hot #Mic #Revealing #Trumps #Plans #Canada Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Helldivers 2s Automaton Army is expanding with massive fabricators and colossal Striker variants Helldivers 2s Automaton Army is expanding with massive fabricators and colossal Striker variants A new Helldivers 2 leak shows a massive expansion of the Automaton Army is coming to blow our limbs off very soon. Source link #Helldivers #Automaton #Army #expanding #massive #fabricators #colossal #Striker #variants Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel, not buy the company Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel, not buy the company US President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday said Japan’s Nippon Steel will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company. “They’ll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase,” Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. “They’ve agreed to invest heavily in U.S. Steel, as opposed to own it.” U.S. Steel shares closed down nearly 6% at $36.98 after Trump’s comments. The president misspoke during his remarks, referring to Nissan when he meant Nippon would make an investment. Ishiba also said Nippon would invest in U.S. Steel and not acquire the company. The prime minister said Japan would provide technology for U.S. Steel to manufacture better quality products in the U.S. “It is not one sided. It will be reciprocal, it will be mutually beneficial,” Ishiba said through an interpreter. Former President Joe Biden blocked Nippon’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel in early January, citing national security concerns. U.S. Steel and Nippon have asked a federal court to overturn Biden’s decision, alleging that he acted unconstitutionally. Trump has also opposed the deal, though U.S. Steel has lobbied the president to reconsider his predecessor’s decision. U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt met with Trump at the White House on Thursday. Nippon rival Cleveland-Cliffs has sought to make a move on U.S. Steel in the wake of Biden’s decision to block the deal. CEO Lourenco Goncalves said on Jan. 13 that he wants to buy the company. “I have a plan, I have an all-American solution in place,” Goncalves said. “The all-American solution centers on people, on workers.” People familiar with the matter told CNBC at that time that Cleveland-Cliffs was partnering with rival Nucor to make a bid for U.S. Steel. The offer would be in the high $30s a share, they said. Nippon had planned to buy U.S. Steel for $55 per share. Cleveland-Cliffs was proposing to purchase U.S. Steel for all cash and to sell the Big River Steel subsidiary to Nucor, the people said at the time. U.S. Steel’s headquarters would remain in Pittsburgh under the deal. It’s unclear how Trump’s comments Friday would impact potential future bids for U.S. Steel. Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Source link #Trump #Nippon #invest #heavily #U.S #Steel #buy #company Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

What Lurks in the Gloom? Helldivers 2 Leaks Show Off Terrifying Gloomed Terminids What Lurks in the Gloom? Helldivers 2 Leaks Show Off Terrifying Gloomed Terminids According to some leaks, the Terminids lurking in the Gloom are a bit more, um, scary than what the Helldivers 2 players are used to. Source link #Lurks #Gloom #Helldivers #Leaks #Show #Terrifying #Gloomed #Terminids Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two – ABC News Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two – ABC News Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two ABC NewsTwo killed as small plane crashes into bus on busy road in Brazilian city of São Paulo CNNA small plane slams into a Brazilian street and kills 2 people on board The Associated PressTwo dead after plane crashes in fireball on busy Sao Paulo road in Brazil The IndependentPlane crashes into bus on busy São Paulo street BBC Source link #Small #plane #crashes #avenue #Sao #Paulo #killing #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The First Descendant Fan Shares a Cheatsheet of All Weapon Core Upgrades So You Can Now Plan Ahead The First Descendant Fan Shares a Cheatsheet of All Weapon Core Upgrades So You Can Now Plan Ahead Nexon writes: “Update 1.2.6 is scheduled for Feb 5, 23:00 PST! Patch Preview – Add Void Erosion Purge difficulty level 30 – Add Void Erosion Purge leaderboard – Add Core crafting feature – Add Core Tier 10 – Improve Laboratory – Increase maximum Module storage capacity to 2,000 – Other content improvements – Fix game issues” Source link #Descendant #Fan #Shares #Cheatsheet #Weapon #Core #Upgrades #Plan #Ahead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge pauses Trump plan to send thousands of staff at agency on leave Judge pauses Trump plan to send thousands of staff at agency on leave Getty Images A federal court has issued a “very limited” temporary order halting President Donald Trump’s plan to gut the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The judge issued a restraining order that would block 2,200 employees from being put on administrative leave as was scheduled by midnight Friday. USAID employs about 10,000 people, two-thirds of whom work overseas. Attorneys for employees of the agency, which is the US government’s main overseas development organisation, filed an emergency petition aiming to halt the plan to place the vast majority of its workforce on leave. Some 611 employees would have been kept working under the plan by Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Trump has singled out the agency as he is a long-term critic of overseas spending, arguing that USAID is not a valuable use of taxpayer money. It is one of many federal agencies the Trump administration is targeting as it works to slash federal spending in the US. Trump campaigned on overhauling the government and formed an advisory body named the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) – led by Musk – to slash the budget. Friday’s order by US District Judge Carl Nichols in Washington DC came after a lawsuit was filed by American Foreign Service Association and American Federation of Government Employees – two unions representing employees of the agency. Judge Nichols, who was nominated by Trump during his first term, said the written order would be issued later. The lawsuit argued that the president was violating the US Constitution and federal law by attempting to dismantle the agency. “Not a single one of defendants’ actions to dismantle USAID were taken pursuant to congressional authorization,” it said. “And pursuant to federal statute, Congress is the only entity that may lawfully dismantle the agency.” On Thursday, the Trump administration sent notice to employees at USAID that it planned to keep on 611 essential employees. A justice department official, Brett Shumate, told the judge that Trump “has decided there is corruption and fraud at USAID”. Also on Friday, officials removed and covered USAID signs at the organisation’s headquarters in Washington DC. Some left signs and flowers near the covered logos – one with a RIP USAID gravestone. Its office in the US capital has been closed all week. Getty Images Hours after Trump took office on 20 January, he signed an executive order halting all foreign assistance until such funds were vetted and aligned with his “America First” policy. That led to a stop work order at USAID, which has in turn upended the global aid system as hundreds of programmes have been frozen in countries around the world. On Thursday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform: “USAID IS DRIVING THE RADICAL LEFT CRAZY. “THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE. CLOSE IT DOWN!” The US is by far the biggest single provider of humanitarian aid around the world. It has bases in more than 60 countries and works in dozens of others, with much of its work carried out by its contractors. According to government data, the US spent $68bn (£55bn) on international aid in 2023. That total is spread across several departments and agencies, but USAID’s budget constitutes more than half of it at around $40bn – that’s about 0.6% of total US annual government spending of $6.75tn. Former USAID chiefs have criticised the reported cutback plan. One of them, Gayle Smith, stressed to the BBC that the US had always been the fastest to arrive during humanitarian crises around the world. “When you pull all of that out, you send some very dangerous messages,” Smith said. “The US is signalling that we don’t frankly care whether people live or die and that we’re not a reliable partner.” Source link #Judge #pauses #Trump #plan #send #thousands #staff #agency #leave Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Could There Ever Be a Purely Flying Vanguard? Marvel Rivals Players Discuss the Possibility Could There Ever Be a Purely Flying Vanguard? Marvel Rivals Players Discuss the Possibility Would a flying Vanguard hero fit in Marvel Rivals? Players explain why this would be a good idea and who they’d like to see in this role. Source link #Purely #Flying #Vanguard #Marvel #Rivals #Players #Discuss #Possibility Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]