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WA State Election: How much ‘respectability’ WA Liberal Party can win back is big question of election WA State Election: How much ‘respectability’ WA Liberal Party can win back is big question of election How much respectability the WA Liberal Party can win back at the state election will matter as the West shapes up as a key state in the federal election. Source link #State #Election #respectability #Liberal #Party #win #big #question #election Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

3 Penny Stocks With Market Caps Up To US$400M To Consider 3 Penny Stocks With Market Caps Up To US$400M To Consider Global markets have experienced a mixed week, with U.S. stocks mostly lower due to AI competition fears and political tariff risks, while European indices reached record highs following strong earnings and interest rate cuts by the ECB. In such volatile conditions, the appeal of penny stocks—typically representing smaller or newer companies—remains significant for investors seeking growth opportunities at lower price points. Although often considered niche, these stocks can offer substantial upside potential when supported by strong financial health and fundamentals. Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating Bosideng International Holdings (SEHK:3998) HK$3.85 HK$44.23B ★★★★★★ DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN) MYR0.53 MYR2.64B ★★★★★★ Polar Capital Holdings (AIM:POLR) £4.86 £471.38M ★★★★★★ Hil Industries Berhad (KLSE:HIL) MYR0.88 MYR292.11M ★★★★★★ MGB Berhad (KLSE:MGB) MYR0.70 MYR414.16M ★★★★★★ Tristel (AIM:TSTL) £3.65 £174.08M ★★★★★★ Datasonic Group Berhad (KLSE:DSONIC) MYR0.39 MYR1.09B ★★★★★★ Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) A$0.78 A$141.28M ★★★★☆☆ Lever Style (SEHK:1346) HK$1.12 HK$710.96M ★★★★★★ Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW) £2.22 £154.81M ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 5,712 stocks from our Penny Stocks screener. Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance (Aman) (P.J.S.C) operates in the insurance and reinsurance sector, providing Sharia-compliant products, with a market cap of AED86.91 million. Operations: The company does not have any reported revenue segments in the provided data. Market Cap: AED86.91M Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance (Aman) (P.J.S.C) faces challenges typical of penny stocks, with earnings declining by 38.8% annually over the last five years and a negative return on equity of -117.19%. The company is pre-revenue, generating less than US$1 million in revenue, and reported a net loss of AED 13.04 million for the first nine months of 2024. Despite these hurdles, Aman has more cash than total debt and sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities. Its board members have an average tenure of 5.3 years, indicating experienced oversight amidst financial volatility. Story Continues DFM:AMAN Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025 Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Rakon Limited, with a market cap of NZ$129.80 million, designs, manufactures, and sells frequency control and timing solutions for various applications across Asia, North America, Europe, and internationally. Operations: The company’s revenue segments include NZ$25.93 million from France Hirel, NZ$27.70 million from France/India, and NZ$58.83 million from New Zealand (NZ). Market Cap: NZ$129.8M Rakon Limited, with a market cap of NZ$129.80 million, has shown volatility typical for penny stocks. Despite a stable weekly volatility over the past year, its share price has been highly volatile recently. The company’s financials reveal challenges; it reported a net loss of NZ$10.37 million for the half-year ended September 2024 and was delisted from OTC Equity in January 2025 due to inactivity. Positively, Rakon’s short-term assets cover both short and long-term liabilities, and its debt is well-covered by operating cash flow. Additionally, Rakon secured significant contracts for its space subsystems earlier in 2024. NZSE:RAK Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025 Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Winton Land Limited is a land developer focusing on creating integrated and fully master-planned neighborhoods in New Zealand and Australia, with a market cap of NZ$539.84 million. Operations: Winton Land generates its revenue from three segments: Residential (NZ$162.53 million), Commercial (NZ$11.02 million), and Retirement (NZ$0.06 million). Market Cap: NZ$539.84M Winton Land, with a market cap of NZ$539.84 million, demonstrates mixed financial health typical for certain penny stocks. While its net debt to equity ratio is satisfactory at 4.3%, and short-term assets exceed liabilities, the company faces challenges with declining profit margins from 29.2% to 9.1% and negative earnings growth over the past year (-75.6%). Despite these setbacks, Winton’s earnings have grown by 14.3% annually over five years and are forecasted to grow significantly moving forward, supported by high-quality earnings and experienced management and board teams. NZSE:WIN Financial Position Analysis as at Feb 2025 Get an in-depth perspective on all 5,712 Penny Stocks by using our screener here. Got skin in the game with these stocks? Elevate how you manage them by using Simply Wall St’s portfolio, where intuitive tools await to help optimize your investment outcomes. Simply Wall St is your key to unlocking global market trends, a free user-friendly app for forward-thinking investors. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include DFM:AMAN NZSE:RAK and NZSE:WIN. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email *****@*****.tld Source link #Penny #Stocks #Market #Caps #US400M Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, for short-term pain management. This approval marks the first time in over two decades that a new pain relief mechanism has been introduced. Suzetrigine, which selectively targets sodium channels on pain-sensing neurons, has been developed as an alternative to opioids, which have been linked to addiction and overdose crises. The drug is expected to provide pain relief similar to opioids but without the associated risks of dependency, sedation, or overdose. Targeting Sodium Channels for Pain Relief According to research presented at a major anesthesiology conference last year, suzetrigine, now branded as Journavx, works by blocking the NaV1.8 sodium channel subtype, which plays a key role in transmitting pain signals. Unlike traditional sodium channel-blocking drugs like lidocaine, which act on all nine subtypes indiscriminately, suzetrigine is designed to target pain-sensing neurons specifically. This selectivity reduces side effects and allows the drug to be taken orally rather than requiring local application. Clinical Trials and Effectiveness In clinical trials, more than 80% of participants reported effective pain relief after surgery or injury. Trials on individuals undergoing procedures such as bunion removal and tummy tucks showed that suzetrigine provided pain relief comparable to opioid-based regimens, with fewer side effects. Paul White, an anesthesiologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, stated to Nature, that increasing non-opioid options could significantly reduce opioid dependency. Challenges and Future Prospects Suzetrigine has been priced at $15.50 per pill, a cost that remains higher than generic opioids but is considered cost-effective given the expenses associated with opioid addiction treatment. While its effectiveness in chronic pain conditions remains uncertain, pharmaceutical companies are advancing similar drugs targeting sodium channels, aiming to expand non-opioid pain relief options. Source link #FDA #Approves #Suzetrigine #NonOpioid #Painkiller #Decades Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lawsuit accuses author Neil Gaiman of *****, says wife trafficked nanny – The Washington Post Lawsuit accuses author Neil Gaiman of *****, says wife trafficked nanny – The Washington Post Lawsuit accuses author Neil Gaiman of *****, says wife trafficked nanny The Washington PostNeil Gaiman Sued by Former Nanny on Allegations of Human Trafficking, ******* Abuse and ***** PEOPLELawsuit Accuses Neil Gaiman of ******* Assault Facilitated by His Wife The New York TimesNeil Gaiman and Wife Sued for ***** and Human Trafficking of Babysitter VarietyNeil Gaiman Hit with ***** & Trafficking Lawsuits; Spouse Also Named Deadline Source link #Lawsuit #accuses #author #Neil #Gaiman #***** #wife #trafficked #nanny #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung Galaxy F-Series Phone India Launch Teased; to Be Available on Flipkart Samsung Galaxy F-Series Phone India Launch Teased; to Be Available on Flipkart Samsung is getting ready to launch a new Galaxy F-series smartphone in India. The company teased the handset on Flipkart without revealing the moniker. The upcoming device is being speculated to be the Galaxy F16. The support page for the purported phone has recently gone live on the Samsung India website. The Galaxy F16 also appeared on certification and benchmarking websites. It is likely to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC alongside 8GB of RAM. Flipkart has created a dedicated microsite on its website teasing the arrival of a new Samsung phone in India (accessible through the app). The listing highlights the letter F and includes a tagline “Samsung got something fresh on the way” suggesting that a Galaxy F series phone will be unveiled soon. Although Samsung has not confirmed the moniker yet, it is believed that the Galaxy F16 may break cover soon. Samsung Galaxy F Series phone teaser Photo Credit: Flipkart The support page for Galaxy F16 with model number SM-E166P/DS is already live on the Samsung India website. The handset earlier appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance database and the listing showed that it will have dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. Meanwhile, the unannounced Galaxy F06 was also spotted on the Geekbench website with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and Android 14 operating system. Samsung Galaxy F16 Specifications (Expected) The Galaxy F16 is speculated to debut as a rebranded Galaxy A16, which was launched in October last year in India with a price tag of Rs. 18,999. It has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor alongside 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The Galaxy A16 5G has a triple rear camera unit comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel selfie camera. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging support. Source link #Samsung #Galaxy #FSeries #Phone #India #Launch #Teased #Flipkart Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Formula 1: More Than Equal and Manchester Metropolitan University hoping to develop female F1 drivers Formula 1: More Than Equal and Manchester Metropolitan University hoping to develop female F1 drivers The main obstacle for anyone trying to enter F1, be they a man or a woman, is money. Wealth speaks loudly in the paddock and, as Stanton points out, it is one of the few sports “where your financial capability is as important as your talent”. But with women making up on average only about 10% of those in motorsport and many sponsors unwilling to take a chance on even the best female drivers, the lack of opportunity means the physiological demands of a modern F1 campaign on a woman’s body are still unknown. While Coulthard believes there is no physical reason a woman cannot compete in F1, a VO2 Max test, for example, shows a male’s score is typically around 20% higher than a female’s with the same fitness level. Stanton says it would be remiss if the development programme did not compare the two sexes. “When we do our talent identification, we look at how they stack against the current field, which is boys and girls. We then look at the female field and try and gain an understanding of how they look there,” he added. “We try to flip that lens every now and again to see it from both sides.” When it comes to competing against boys in karting, Lana Flack, from Australia, and Skye Parker, from Trelogan, Wales, know first-hand how hostile events can be when the sexes are mixed and girls are winning. Lana, 13, found herself the victim of sabotage when she was heading for championship glory, while Skye, 14, – who has also been selected as part of the FIA’s Girls on Track programme – was told “this is why women shouldn’t race” while being wrongly accused of taking another driver out. They hope that with support they will be able to break down barriers like this to fulfil their ambitions. “My big dream is to be a multiple F1 world champion,” Parker says. “But I have to get one first.” Source link #Formula #Equal #Manchester #Metropolitan #University #hoping #develop #female #drivers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

West Coast forward Noah Long on comeback from knee injury, round one hopes West Coast forward Noah Long on comeback from knee injury, round one hopes After a devastating knee injury ruined his 2024, West Coast small forward Noah Long is looking at the big picture. Source link #West #Coast #Noah #Long #comeback #knee #injury #hopes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship. A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship. A tiny Roman lock made of gold was recently discovered in a ******* field. It was once damaged, but experts reconstructed the locking mechanism to see that it would have worked well. The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes. MISSING: a lock from a specialty Roman craftsman. Either third or fourth century A.D. Tiny, intricate, and made of gold. If found, please celebrate, restore, and study to your heart’s content. Luckily for archaeologists, that definitely-not-just-made-up ‘missing’ flyer can now be taken down, as a small lock matching that exact description was recently discovered in a ******* field. It is so exquisite (and complex) that experts had to create a replica of the object just to understand how it worked. The miniature find—which is less than half-an-inch square—is “smaller than the one-Euro coin but so much more valuable,” Georg Lunemann, director for the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association, said in a translated statement. Constantin Fried, a licensed searcher, originally reported finding the lock in a Petershagen-Frille field. “I could hardly believe it myself when I held the find in my hand,” he said. “Such Roman [locks] are usually much larger and made of iron or bronze parts.” This one was gold. And so small. Based on its shape, technical structure, and decorations—according to Barbara Rüschoff-Parzinger, archaeologist and head of culture for the association—the lock was actually a miniature version of a more common style made during the provincial Roman era. Locks of this kind were typically used to protect chests, but the size of this one probably means it was more likely used to guard something much smaller—maybe something akin to a modern-day jewelry box. Since it was very similar to other Roman locks of the day, experts believe the miniature version was made in a specialized workshop. “The extraordinary find from Petershagen shows the high level of artistry of the provincial Roman blacksmith and locksmith craft,” Rüschoff-Parzinger said. “Perhaps a member of a local elite brought an exquisite gem back home as a souvenir or gift when he returned from Roman military service,” speculated Michael Rind, director of archaeology for the association. Of course, the key for the lock—not to mention the container it was locking—were not found, but the research team still wanted to learn more about the contraption. The outer sheet of metal was finely decorated, and investigations showed a rusted iron core inside, but traditional X-rays didn’t provide much additional detail on the inner workings due to gold’s density. So, the team tried a technique known as neutron computed tomography to gain a clear view of the internal components, which include a spring frame and guide rail, bolt, latch, and base plate. “They also showed that the mechanics are largely complete, but damaged, because people had obviously poked around in the lock at the time, probably to break it open or to clear a blockage,” Fried said. Despite the damage, the function was easily reconstructed, and restorers created a replica four times the size of the original. The tiny find is unlike any ever found in Europe, Rind said, begging the question as to whether the technically complex lock was a one-off creation—or just the only one found. You Might Also Like Source link #Man #Tiny #Gold #Lock #Dirt #Extraordinary #Ancient #Roman #Craftsmanship Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kanye West defends wife Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit at Grammys 2025, sparking controversy and potential backlash for upcoming concerts in Japan. – The Hindu Kanye West defends wife Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit at Grammys 2025, sparking controversy and potential backlash for upcoming concerts in Japan. – The Hindu Kanye West defends wife Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit at Grammys 2025, sparking controversy and potential backlash for upcoming concerts in Japan. The HinduGrammys producer reacts to Bianca Censori’s fashion stunt with Kanye West on red carpet. Did she break the dress code? Hindustan TimesIn a world of naked dresses, did one take it too far? CNN Source link #Kanye #West #defends #wife #Bianca #Censoris #revealing #outfit #Grammys #sparking #controversy #potential #backlash #upcoming #concerts #Japan #Hindu Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Advance Housing attempts to quash fears of Bayonet Head anti-social housing development petitioners Advance Housing attempts to quash fears of Bayonet Head anti-social housing development petitioners A campaign to put a stop to a social housing development in Bayonet Head is gaining traction as neighbours worry about safety implications, saying they were “tricked’ into buying under false guarantees. Source link #Advance #Housing #attempts #quash #fears #Bayonet #antisocial #housing #development #petitioners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Comet Joins Colorful Aurora Australis in Tasmanian Sky Comet Joins Colorful Aurora Australis in Tasmanian Sky A colorful display of the southern lights was captured in Tasmania on February 1, with a comet also visible in the night sky. Ben Swanson, who captured the timelapse footage here, told Storyful it was the result of using three cameras to capture around 7,000 photos, which were then edited together. The sequence captures the sun setting, followed by a crescent moon, with the Comet C/2024 G3 streak across the sky, before giving way to a stunning aurora. The comet was visible from the Southern Hemisphere during January and early February due to its proximity to the sun, and it isn’t expected to be seen again for thousands of years. Credit: Ben Swanson via Storyful Source link #Comet #Joins #Colorful #Aurora #Australis #Tasmanian #Sky Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Musk controversy over Treasury access puts file permissions at top of DC agenda – Axios Musk controversy over Treasury access puts file permissions at top of DC agenda – Axios Musk controversy over Treasury access puts file permissions at top of DC agenda AxiosThe Treasury Payment System Elon Musk Now Has Access To Bloomberg Source link #Musk #controversy #Treasury #access #puts #file #permissions #top #agenda #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Labor’s 2027 pledge: full-time kindergarten available for Kimberley kids Labor’s 2027 pledge: full-time kindergarten available for Kimberley kids Minister Sabine Winton says she understands the challenge Kimberley parents face with waitlists for education, highlighting Labor’s 2027 pledge for free full-time kindergarten as a positive step. Source link #Labors #pledge #fulltime #kindergarten #Kimberley #kids Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** algorithm claimed to boost Nvidia GPU performance by up to 800X for advanced science applications ******** algorithm claimed to boost Nvidia GPU performance by up to 800X for advanced science applications When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers from Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, a collaboration between Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Beijing Institute of Technology, have reportedly developed a new computational algorithm that can significantly enhance the efficiency of peridynamics (***), a non-local theory used to model fractures and material damage. The new method increases performance by up to 800 times, dramatically improving the speed of large-scale material simulations. Peridynamics is widely used to predict material failure in aerospace, civil engineering, and military applications. However, traditional *** simulations require significant computational resources, making large-scale studies slow and impractical. Associate Professor Yang Yang and her team tackled this problem by leveraging Nvidia’s CUDA technology to optimize algorithm design and memory management. Their ***-General framework achieved up to 800x speed gains on an Nvidia RTX 4070 compared to traditional serial programs and 100x faster performance than OpenMP-based parallel programs. In large-scale simulations with millions of particles, it completed 4,000 iterative steps in five minutes. For high-scale 2D uniaxial tensile problems, it processed 69.85 million iterations in under two minutes using single precision. The enhanced computational efficiency means researchers can now conduct simulations on consumer-grade GPUs instead of relying on costly, high-performance computing clusters. This has broad implications for industries that require detailed material analysis, including: Aerospace and Defense: Improved modeling of material stress and failure in aircraft structures. Engineering and Manufacturing: More efficient testing of materials for construction and industrial applications. Military Research: Faster development of impact-resistant materials for defense systems. The ability to achieve high-performance simulations on widely available GPUs also reduces reliance on restricted foreign technology. Given ongoing trade restrictions and sanctions, this breakthrough allows China and Russia to potentially advance research without depending on high-end computing hardware from Western countries. This development also marks a significant step in computational mechanics, enabling faster and more accessible simulations for material science, engineering, and defense applications. The study was notably published in the ******** Journal of Computational Mechanics on January 8, 2025, and the research team believes that this optimization could extend beyond peridynamics, improving GPU performance for other scientific computations. Source link #******** #algorithm #claimed #boost #Nvidia #GPU #performance #800X #advanced #science #applications Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple shares fall after China reportedly considers probe into App Store Apple shares fall after China reportedly considers probe into App Store An Apple Store in the Jiefangbei commercial district, adorned with a golden apple and snake motif to celebrate the ******** Year of the Snake, on Jan. 14, 2025 in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Apple shares fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that ******** regulators are considering whether to open a formal probe into the iPhone giant’s App Store fees and policies. Shares of Apple were down 2.6% at 09:06 a.m. London time in premarket trading. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is looking into policies that include Apple taking a cut of as much as 30% on in-app spending, as well as blocking third-party payment services and app stores, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. China’s market regulator has not decided whether to formally open an investigation into Apple, according to the report. Apple and China’s Ministry of Commerce was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for more. Source link #Apple #shares #fall #China #reportedly #considers #probe #App #Store Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple shares fall after China reportedly considers probe into App Store Apple shares fall after China reportedly considers probe into App Store An Apple Store in the Jiefangbei commercial district, adorned with a golden apple and snake motif to celebrate the ******** Year of the Snake, on Jan. 14, 2025 in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Apple shares fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that ******** regulators are considering whether to open a formal probe into the iPhone giant’s App Store fees and policies. Shares of Apple were down 2.6% at 09:06 a.m. London time in premarket trading. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is looking into policies that include Apple taking a cut of as much as 30% on in-app spending, as well as blocking third-party payment services and app stores, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. China’s market regulator has not decided whether to formally open an investigation into Apple, according to the report. Apple and China’s Ministry of Commerce was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for more. Source link #Apple #shares #fall #China #reportedly #considers #probe #App #Store Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump vows to take over Gaza and create 'Riviera of the Middle East' – Reuters Trump vows to take over Gaza and create 'Riviera of the Middle East' – Reuters Trump vows to take over Gaza and create ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ ReutersTrump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move The New York TimesKey takeaways from Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza CNNWorld reaction to Trump’s comments on ethnic cleansing in Gaza Al Jazeera English Source link #Trump #vows #Gaza #create #039Riviera #Middle #East039 #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Premier Roger Cook endorses Labor-sanctioned silent protest outside Basil Zempilas’ campaign launch Premier Roger Cook endorses Labor-sanctioned silent protest outside Basil Zempilas’ campaign launch Roger Cook has confessed that a silent protest outside Basil Zempilas’ campaign launch for the seat of Churchlands was a ‘WA Labor activity’. Source link #Premier #Roger #Cook #endorses #Laborsanctioned #silent #protest #Basil #Zempilas #campaign #launch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

With 30-day tariff break, will Canada get serious on easing internal trade? – National With 30-day tariff break, will Canada get serious on easing internal trade? – National Industry groups in Canada breathed a sigh of relief Monday when U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to pause tariffs on Canada after a phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. But Canada is not out of the woods yet, they argue, and now is the time to dismantle some interprovincial trade barriers to blunt the impact of future tariffs Trump may decide to impose. Canada’s Committee on Internal Trade met last week to discuss how to open up trade between Canada’s provinces. “By working together with our provincial and territorial colleagues to remove internal trade and labour mobility barriers, we can unlock new market opportunities, attract investment and boost economic growth,” Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, said in a statement after the meeting. The ********* Chamber of Commerce says it is encouraging to see political momentum on removing barriers between provinces, but it needs to be sustained. Story continues below advertisement “With the growing uncertainty in our trade relationship with the U.S., we can’t afford to ignore opportunities to strengthen trade within our own borders,” Randall Zalazar, director of government relations at the Chamber, told Global News. “Governments across Canada need to keep this momentum going, both to boost our economy and to improve long-term stability.” More on Canada More videos Dennis Darby, president and CEO of ********* Manufacturers and Exporters, told Global News that in the short term, Canada should prepare to support any businesses that would suffer losses or any Canadians that would lose their jobs as a result of Trump’s threatened tariffs. But there are long-term problems Canada should start tackling now, he said. “We need to start looking at those long-term things, everything from interprovincial trade barriers right through to long-term ways to attract more investment,” he said. “If the U.S. didn’t exist and we had to trade east-west [within Canada], we’re not as set up to do that as we could be.” Story continues below advertisement 6:24 U.S. tariffs: Preventing trade barriers between provinces and territories among solutions, Joly says The 2024 fall economic statement cited International Monetary Fund numbers on how much opening up internal trade could grow Canada’s economy. “According to a study by the International Monetary Fund, Canada could increase its GDP per capita by as much as 4 per cent—or $2,900 per capita estimated in 2023 dollars through liberalization of internal trade in goods,” the budget document said. 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. Matt Poirier, vice-president of the Retail Council of Canada, said removing regulatory barriers would make trade more efficient, but he isn’t very hopeful. “This is one of those advocacy graveyards that everyone talks about. And we talk in circles but nothing really gets done,” he said. 0:50 Trump tariffs: Premier Houston urges Canada to remove inter-provincial trade barriers Among the sectors watching closely is agriculture, which is export-reliant. Story continues below advertisement “Over 80 per cent of what we grow in Canada — the wheat, the barley, the canola — we export internationally,” said Kyle Larkin, executive director of Grain Growers of Canada. Larkin said this is because many grain farmers find it difficult to drive their own produce to grain elevators in neighbouring provinces because of different regulations around trucking. While most grain farmers wouldn’t mind a two-hour drive across a provincial border, it’s not as simple as that. “One province may allow you a maximum weight of X, while another province may allow a lower weight. So you’re not allowed to transport as much grain as you would like. And you may have to do more round trips. It causes major inefficiencies in the way that grain farmers deliver their grain,” he said. Poirier said Canada’s retail sector has long called for a harmonization of transport corridors. “If a tractor-trailer has to stop at the Manitoba border and unhitch its wagon because it’s a whole set of different regulations going from Ontario or Alberta or take the long way around by detouring through the United States, that has a cost to it,” he said. A trades professional licensed in one province would have to get re-licensed to work in another province. Darby said Ottawa should work to make it easier for someone to get accredited in another province. Story continues below advertisement “If you’re a welder in Alberta and you’ve met the requirements, then that should be sufficient to work in Ontario, Quebec or Atlantic Canada,” he said. Zalazar, from the ********* Chamber of Commerce, said most provinces are open to mutually recognizing accreditation, with three notable holdouts. Trending Now Made in Canada vs. Product of Canada: Know the difference to ‘Buy *********’ Trump says Iran would be ‘obliterated’ if it assassinated him “A mutual recognition pilot project is already in motion, with seven provinces and three territories on board. If the remaining three provinces – British Columbia, Quebec and New Brunswick – step up and join, we could see real economic benefits. The government of Canada estimates [this would give] a $200-billion boost to Canada’s economy,” Zalazar said. Darby said this would not necessarily mean falling professional standards. “Canada’s been involved in mutual recognition regulations with Europe and U.S. for years and years. It doesn’t tend to be the lowest common denominator [that is accepted]. It tends to be who has the best regulation, which is the most comprehensive and is the fairest,” he said. Story continues below advertisement What about alcohol sales? Some experts say one sector where consumers often feel the effects of those barriers is the ***** and purchase of alcohol across provincial lines. Some provinces, however, are changing course. Starting this month, wineries in B.C. can now directly ship wine to consumers in Alberta, the result of an interprovincial deal that was agreed to last year. The process allows Albertans to order wine from more than 300 B.C. wineries in exchange for the Alberta government getting its share of applicable taxes. The agreement will run for one year and will be evaluated. Premier David Eby said in a statement that the new direct-to-consumer program is “a win” for wineries and for communities that rely on the industry. Story continues below advertisement “By working collaboratively with Alberta, we’re supporting economic growth and strengthening ties between our provinces,” Eby said in a press release. 1:44 Premier Eby announces B.C. wineries can now sell directly to Alberta consumers Michelle Wasylyshen, president and CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries, said with the ‘Buy *********’ sentiment growing, now was the time to make alcohol trade between provinces easier. “Anything that can be done to reduce barriers for VQA wines is long overdue. As a first step, we support consumers’ ability to order ********* VQA wine directly to their homes — wherever the winery is and wherever they live in Canada,” she said. Larkin said making it easier to transport intermediary goods across provinces will help consumers. “A lot of ********* barley goes to ********* craft breweries and distilleries. But a lot of those processing plants, be they breweries or distilleries, are hampered by some of our internal trade barriers,” he said. Story continues below advertisement “That’s why when you go to the liquor store, you’re seeing a lot of American products. What we would love to see is more ********* products.” Source link #30day #tariff #break #Canada #easing #internal #trade #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Internet Is Eating Up Tim Walz’s Tweet About Trump’s Presidency The Internet Is Eating Up Tim Walz’s Tweet About Trump’s Presidency Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Donald Trump has only been back in the Oval Office for two weeks, yet so much has changed. It can be difficult to put all of the fallout into words. However, former vice presidential hopeful and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently found a few. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images “Elon Musk is a terrible president,” he tweeted. The post has more than 19 million views. Twitter: @Tim_Walz / Via x.com Many people joined in on Tim’s joke. “And Trump is just as bad a VP!” this person said. Twitter: @Richard89220241 / Via x.com “Finally somebody said it!” this person exclaimed. Twitter: @ChristineD49008 / Via x.com “SPEAK YOUR TRUTH DAD,” this person screamed. Twitter: @stxrmango / Via x.com “Please tell us help is on the way,” this person begged. Twitter: @es_summers / Via x.com Other people revealed they’re still not over the presidential election results. “Elon Musk is running this country to the ground. I wish we had elected people like you in charge of this country,” this person said. Twitter: @Ronxyz00 / Via x.com “I miss you,” this person cried. Twitter: @JMoore33318163 / Via x.com And finally, “We are still waiting for the rightful President and Vice President to be seated,” this person declared. Twitter: @LisaEll86757611 / Via x.com Americans are still trying to determine what exactly Musk’s role is at the White House. CNN says he is a “special government employee.” That means he is not a volunteer, but he is also not a full-time federal employee, yet he has “top secret security clearance.” According to the Justice Department, a special government employee is “anyone who works, or is expected to work, for the government for 130 days or less in a 365-day *******.” Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images What do you think about Elon Musk’s role at the White House? Let us know in the comments. Source link #Internet #Eating #Tim #Walzs #Tweet #Trumps #Presidency Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Santander shares jump 7% after lender announces record quarterly profit, 10-billion-euro buyback Santander shares jump 7% after lender announces record quarterly profit, 10-billion-euro buyback A sign hangs from a branch of Banco Santander in London, U.K., on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Simon Dawson | Bloomberg via Getty Images Shares of Banco Santander jumped after Spain’s largest lender reported record profit in the fourth quarter and announced plans for 10 billion euros ($10.4 billion) in share buybacks from 2025 and 2026 earnings and anticipated excess capital. The bank’s net profit picked up by 11% year-on-year to 3.265 billion euros in the fourth quarter and by an annual 14% to 12.574 billion euros across the full-year stretch, as Santander noted a pick-up in customer activity, robust margin management and growth across operations — particularly in retail. The lender added eight million new customers in 2024 to 173 million. Shares of the lender were up 7.3% at 08:42 a.m. London time. “We have announced record results for the third consecutive year as we continue to grow revenue, profitability and returns,” said Santander Executive Chair Ana Botín in a statement accompanying the results, stressing the bank’s scale to build its own technology platforms allows it to reduce its cost-to-serve and improve its operating leverage. “Our track record shows that in a challenging market we outperform peers and in 2025 we expect to grow our bottom line and profitability – with revenue stable and costs falling. And we are only scratching the surface of our potential,” she said. This breaking news story is being updated. Source link #Santander #shares #jump #lender #announces #record #quarterly #profit #10billioneuro #buyback Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CIA offers buyouts to entire workforce to align with Trump priorities, sources say – Reuters CIA offers buyouts to entire workforce to align with Trump priorities, sources say – Reuters CIA offers buyouts to entire workforce to align with Trump priorities, sources say ReutersTrump 2nd term live updates: Federal buyout offer extends to CIA ABC NewsCIA offering buyouts to its entire workforce: report Fox News Source link #CIA #offers #buyouts #entire #workforce #align #Trump #priorities #sources #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Polar Bear Fur’s Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds Polar Bear Fur’s Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds Polar bears rely on their thick fur and blubber to survive in the Arctic, but recent research has revealed that their fur also plays a crucial role in preventing ice accumulation. Unlike other cold-weather animals, which rely on structural adaptations in feathers or fur, polar bears benefit from a natural oil that stops ice from sticking. The discovery sheds light on how these animals remain stealthy while hunting and could lead to the development of eco-friendly anti-icing materials across various industries. Study Identifies Oil as Key to Ice Resistance According to a study published in Science Advances, researchers investigated whether the anti-icing effect of polar bear fur was due to its structure or chemical composition. Bodil Holst, a physicist at the University of Bergen, initially examined the microscopic structure of the fur, finding it similar to human hair. This led to further tests on the role of fur oil in preventing ice formation. Chemist Julian Carolan from Trinity College Dublin collaborated on experiments that involved freezing blocks of ice onto different materials, including polar bear fur, human hair, and ski skins treated with fluorocarbons. The study found that unwashed polar bear fur was as effective as high-performance ski coatings, while washed fur required significantly more force to remove ice, highlighting the critical role of its natural oils. Implications for Future Anti-Icing Technologies Pirouz Kavehpour, a mechanical and aerospace engineer at the University of California, Los Angeles, noted to science.org that polar bears differ from penguins, whose feather structure provides anti-icing benefits. The findings could inspire new coatings for skis, aircraft, and other surfaces, replacing synthetic chemicals with environmentally friendly alternatives. Researchers believe the specific ratio of glycerols and waxes in polar bear fur could be key to developing sustainable solutions. Source link #Polar #Bear #Furs #Natural #Oil #Prevents #Ice #BuildUp #Study #Finds Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France in Six Nations Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France in Six Nations Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday’s Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium. If confirmed, it will be a first Test start for Northampton’s Fin Smith, 22, after winning his previous seven caps from the bench. It means Marcus Smith is poised to switch to his more unfamiliar position of full-back, having started England’s last eight games at number 10. England will confirm their starting XV and replacements on Thursday. France travel to Twickenham having thrashed Wales in round one, buoyed by a 53-10 victory in this fixture two years ago. Meanwhile England were beaten by Ireland in Dublin, a result which leaves Steve Borthwick’s side on a record seven-match losing run against tier one nations. “We are the England rugby team and we want to win and we know the expectations that come with it,” senior coach Richard Wigglesworth told the Rugby Union Weekly podcast. “I have no problem with people wanting to see more wins because that is what I want and what we are all working towards. “The outcome that we want is to win, so we are not avoiding that.” England are also set to make changes in the back row and in the back three, with Tom Willis understood to be in line for a first Test start at number eight. Wigglesworth says the coaches need to weigh up consistent selection with picking the right team to beat France. “What England did for many, many years was chop and change the team, so you end up with low levels of cohesion and low levels of trust in the coaches,” he said. “And that didn’t work for a long time. “We know what hasn’t worked in the past and we don’t want to be panicked into making the same mistake. “But we have to weigh up all those things and get the right team on the field.” Source link #Fin #Smith #set #start #flyhalf #England #France #Nations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Justin Robinson and Damian Arkeveld: Anti-Semitic graffiti accused claims ‘complete respect’ for Jewish people Justin Robinson and Damian Arkeveld: Anti-Semitic graffiti accused claims ‘complete respect’ for Jewish people A man charged over anti-Semitic graffiti across Perth is being kept behind bars and claims he has complete respect for the Jewish community, while his co-accused fled court barefoot. Source link #Justin #Robinson #Damian #Arkeveld #AntiSemitic #graffiti #accused #claims #complete #respect #Jewish #people Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]