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    Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of ************ state – Reuters Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of ************ state – Reuters Saudi Arabia says it won’t establish ties with Israel without creation of ************ state ReutersAlongside Netanyahu, Trump says Saudis not demanding ************ state for normalization The Times of IsraelSaudi Arabia says no to displacement of Gazans, rejects relations with Israel without ************ state Arab NewsTrump: Saudi Arabia is not demanding a ************ state The Jerusalem PostSaudi Arabia stands firm: No ties with Israel without ************ state Al Arabiya English Source link #Saudi #Arabia #won039t #establish #ties #Israel #creation #************ #state #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Vodafone owner TPG bans workers from ******** AI chatbot DeepSeek Vodafone owner TPG bans workers from ******** AI chatbot DeepSeek Vodafone and iiNet owner TPG has banned workers from using ******** artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, believed to be the first *********** company to do so. It comes after the chatbot platform was banned from all *********** Government devices after it was found to pose an unacceptable level of security risk, with many businesses expected to follow suit. The direction from the Home Affairs Department early last month was made under the same framework used to prohibit TikTok from Government-issued devices in 2023. On Wednesday, TPG tech security general manager Lee Barney said not only did it ban DeepSeek at work but also urged employees to not use it in their personal lives. “We have banned DeepSeek across TPG and are recommending our people to not use it in a personal capacity,” he said in a statement provided to The Nightly. “The speed of AI developments and how information is ingested and used needs to be met with a measured and cautious approach from both the public and corporate Australia.” The launch of DeepSeek, developed by a Hangzhou-based startup, rocked US tech stocks last week after it claimed its models functioned on par with its US competitors like OpenAI, which develops ChatGPT. NASDAQ-listed chipmaker Nvidia’s share price dropped by roughly 17 per cent last Monday, wiping almost $1 trillion off its market value. Source link #Vodafone #owner #TPG #bans #workers #******** #chatbot #DeepSeek Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Detroit arson suspect may be in Tennessee, investigators say Detroit arson suspect may be in Tennessee, investigators say KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fire investigators in Detroit are asking for help to locate a man suspected of causing an explosion that damaged several cars in August. On August 15, a suspect was seen on video throw an object into the front passenger seat of a 2018 Chevy Traverse parked at a Post Office in the 17300 block of Harper Avenue in Detroit. The suspect poured an accelerant inside the vehicle and set it on fire, causing an explosion. Proposed law would lower handgun carry age to 18 in Tennessee Six vehicles were damaged from the blast, including four that were burned by the explosion. The suspect was knocked off of his feet and suffered burns to his face. Detroit fire investigators believe the suspect left Detroit and may be headed to either Tennessee or Texas. He is described a heavy-set male. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans with a dark hoodie. See more top stories on WATE.com Anyone who may have information regarding the suspect or the crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Arson Unit at 313-596-2940, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up, or DetroitRewards.tv. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side. Source link #Detroit #arson #suspect #Tennessee #investigators Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday night that it is temporarily suspending accepting packages sent from China and Hong Kong until further notice. The suspension is effective immediately, the USPS said. Letters and flats are not included in the suspension, it said. The postal service did not provide a reason for the suspension or say how long it expects it to last. Earlier Tuesday, Beijing announced it would counter President Trump’s new 10% tariff on ******** goods with retaliatory tariffs of its own. China said starting next Monday it would implement a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas products along with a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery and large-engine cars imported from the U.S. Mr. Trump’s tariff increase also eliminated a duty-free exemption for low-value packages coming from China. The “de minimis” exemption allows goods valued at $800 or below to come into the United States without paying duties or certain taxes. But it has faced scrutiny due to a surge in shipments claiming the exemption in recent years. U.S. officials pointed to the growth of ********-founded online retailers Shein and Temu as a key factor behind this increase — and Tuesday’s halt could delay parcels from both companies from entering the country. U.S. officials have also said the growth in shipments makes it harder to screen goods for security risks. Mr. Trump says he plans to speak with ******** President Xi Jinping in the coming days. More from CBS News Source link #USPS #temporarily #suspends #accepting #packages #China #Hong #Kong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move – The New York Times Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move – The New York Times Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move The New York TimesColumn | For Trump, Gaza becomes latest target of U.S. manifest destiny The Washington PostTrump’s Middle East envoy says Gaza rebuilding timeline in Israel-****** truce ‘preposterous’ PBS NewsHourTrump’s Wild Plan for Gaza The Atlantic Source link #Trump #Proposes #U.S #Takeover #Gaza #Palestinians #Move #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Where is Nikvard in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? – Magnum Opus Quest Where is Nikvard in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? – Magnum Opus Quest In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you’ll pick up a quest relatively early on called ‘Magnum Opus’, but it’s a lengthy one that’ll sit in your quest log for quite some time. It could be many hours until you finish it, and there are quite a few steps along the way to resolving it. Fortunately, I’ve put together a Magnum Opus quest guide, designed to help you conquer the most troublesome objective – finding Nikvard in Kingdom Come Deliverance. He’s a slippery character, but in this guide, you’ll learn Nikvard’s location in just a few steps. Finding Nikvard in Kingdom Come Magnum Opus will be handed to you by the Lower Semine Miller if you follow his quest line. It requires Henry of Skalitz to find his way into Trosky Castle and liberate a book that’s hidden somewhere within, but details are sparse. As the quest pieces itself together, Henry concocts a plan to get himself inside, but things quickly turn awry. Once you’ve made your way into Trosky Castle (against your will), you’ll find yourself facing the objective with almost nothing to guide you on your quest. Talking to the Scribe and some of the castle’s occupants doesn’t reveal much, and ultimately, you learn that Nikvard has the book, but nobody knows where he is. Where to Find Nikvard for Magnum Opus Nikvard has the book – that much is obvious. If you want to go through the various speech checks and minor actions to advance the quest and level up some skills, feel free to follow the quest as it was designed. If you’d rather skip that and head straight to Nikvard’s location to force the completion of the quest, then you’ll need to go here: Look for the red flag! The red and yellow flag marker is where you’ll find Nikvard in KCD2. The location of the Magnum Opus in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is actually outside the castle grounds. It seems that Nikvard had a spot of bother with his digestive health and the book ended up falling down a latrine, passing through the sewer pipe and landing on the floor outside the castle. It’s sitting immediately alongside Nikvard’s dead body, which is a shame. He seemed like he would have been a nice guy. Don’t worry, the guard standing nearby commenting on the dead body won’t mind you taking the book – but the Miller will comment on how badly it smells when you take it back to him. For more Kingdom Come guides, check out how to find Canker’s camp, and if you’re still stuck on it, learn how to complete For Whom The Bell Tolls. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Nikvard #Kingdom #Deliverance #Magnum #Opus #Quest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table' Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table' All reforms are on the table as part of a so-called bail law review, including re-establishing offences found to disproportionately target Aboriginal people. Source link #Disastrous #dumped #bail #offences #039on #table039 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Adrian High School band director charged with criminal ******* conduct Adrian High School band director charged with criminal ******* conduct ADRIAN — Adrian High School‘s band director has been charged with four counts of criminal ******* conduct and has been placed on leave. Aaron Michael Mykeloff, 50, of Raisin Township was arraigned Tuesday on four counts of first-degree criminal ******* conduct, according to online Lenawee County District Court records. The records show the offenses took place in 2022 in Raisin Township. Bond was set at $400,000. Mykeloff is alleged to have had a ******* relationship with a minor, a news release from the Raisin Township Police Department said. A probable cause conference is scheduled for Feb. 11, and a preliminary examination is set for Feb. 18, both before District Judge Laura J. Schaedler. Mykeloff has been placed on leave, a news release from Adrian Public Schools said. “Naturally, Adrian Public Schools is actively cooperating with law enforcement,” the release said. “The District is also conducting its investigation into these off-duty, off-site allegations.” More: Adrian Public Schools Board of Education enters 2025 with seasoned leadership, new faces The charges are not related to his employment, the district and police said. “We understand that the recent information regarding Mr. Mykeloff is difficult to process and will leave students confused, upset and uncertain,” a note sent Monday to band parents and students said. “Tomorrow, High School Principal Mr. Skeels will be in both first and second hour band class, as well as 3rd hour guitar class, to support students and help process this information. He will also discuss the plan to ensure that planned band activities can move forward.” Subscribe Now: For all the latest local developments, breaking news, and high school and college sports content. Mykeloff is represented by attorney Elias Muawad of Bloomfield Hills. Muawad said Tuesday that he had no comment because he has not yet received discovery in the case, such as police reports. The maximum penalty for the charges is life or any number of years in prison. Anyone with information to add about this case may contact Sgt. James Briggs or Chief Kevin Grayer at the Raisin Township Police Department by calling 517-424-4615. Mykeloff has been band director at Adrian High School since August 2018. He previously taught at Britton Deerfield Schools for 19 years and at Alexander Elementary School in Adrian in 1999 and 2000. — Contact reporter David Panian at *****@*****.tld or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @lenaweepanian. This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Adrian High School band director charged with criminal ******* conduct Source link #Adrian #High #School #band #director #charged #criminal #******* #conduct Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China – BBC.com US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China – BBC.com US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China BBC.comUS Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong CNNUSPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong CBS NewsU.S. Postal Service Halts Parcel Service from China as Trump’s Trade Curbs Begin The New York Times Source link #Postal #Service #stops #accepting #parcels #China #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Walpole man receives individual honour at inaugural Clean Up Australia Awards at Parliament House Walpole man receives individual honour at inaugural Clean Up Australia Awards at Parliament House Walpole resident Michael Filby has received the individual community champion award at the inaugural Clean Up Australia community awards for his tireless work cleaning up the highway near his small town. Source link #Walpole #man #receives #individual #honour #inaugural #Clean #Australia #Awards #Parliament #House Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Nissan may call off merger talks with Honda, source says Nissan may call off merger talks with Honda, source says By Maki Shiraki and Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Nissan may call off its merger talks with Honda, according to a person familiar with the matter, adding that Nissan’s board members were due to meet in the near future to decide a course of action. The development puts in doubt a tie-up that would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales and raises fresh questions about how hard-hit Nissan could ride out its latest crisis without external help. Reports of the merger talks ending sent shares of both carmakers higher on Wednesday, with Honda up more than 2% and Nissan up 1.6% against a slight decline in Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index. Honda, Japan’s second-largest car maker, and Nissan, its third-largest, last year said they were in discussions to merge their businesses, in what would mark a pivotal change for an industry that faces a vast threat from China’s BYD and other new electric vehicle entrants. But those talks have been complicated by growing differences on both sides, according to two people familiar with the matter, both of whom declined to be identified because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Nissan’s board is due to soon meet to discuss calling off the merger talks after Honda sounded it out about becoming a subsidiary, one of the people said, adding that such an arrangement was a departure from the original spirit of their discussions. Honda, with a market value nearly five times ******* than Nissan, is increasingly worried about its smaller rival’s progress in its turnaround plan, said the other person. Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper earlier reported that the merger could be called off. Spokespeople for both companies on Wednesday did not comment on whether merger talks were off, but said they would make an announcement in mid-February, as previously flagged. Nissan has been hit harder than some other carmakers by the shift to EVs, having never fully recovered after years of crisis sparked by the arrest and ouster of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn in 2018. The tie-up talks have coincided with the disruption posed by potential tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Tariffs against Mexico would be more painful for Nissan than for Honda or Toyota, according to analysts. Nissan’s long-term alliance partner Renault had said it would be open in principle to the merger with Honda. The French automaker owns 36% of Nissan, including 18.7% through a French trust. (Reporting by David Dolan, Daniel Leussink, Maki Shiraki and Rocky Swift; Editing by Sam Holmes, Lisa Shumaker, Jamie Freed and Sonali Paul) Source link #Nissan #call #merger #talks #Honda #source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Alphabet will invest about $75 billion in capital expenditures in 2025 Alphabet will invest about $75 billion in capital expenditures in 2025 Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., speaks at the inaugural 2024 Business, Government and Society Forum at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in Stanford, California, on April 3, 2024. Carlos Barria | Reuters Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is planning another big year of spending as it continues to build out its artificial intelligence offering. “We are confident about the opportunities ahead, and to accelerate our progress, we expect to invest approximately $75 billion in capital expenditures in 2025,” Pichai said in Tuesday’s earnings release announcing the investment plan. The capex figure came in ahead of the $59.73 billion consensus estimate for Google, according to Visible Alpha. On its earnings call, Alphabet said it expects $16 billion to $18 billion of those expenses to come in the first quarter. Overall, the expenditures will go toward “technical infrastructure, primarily for servers, followed by data centers and networking,” finance chief Anat Ashkenazi said. Alphabet’s announcement came alongside a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report. Shares fell 8% after the company topped Wall Street’s earnings estimates by 2 cents per share, but fell short on revenue expectations. Alphabet and its megacap tech rivals are rushing to build out their data centers with next-generation AI infrastructure, packed with Nvidia’s graphics processing units, or GPUs. Last month, Meta said it plans to invest $60 billion to $65 billion this year as part of its AI push. Microsoft has committed to $80 billion in AI-related capital expenditures in its current fiscal year. The recent rise of China’s DeepSeek open-source models has led to some concerns about whether companies need to invest as heavily in their buildouts. Those fears rocked financial markets early last week, spurring a sell-off that contributed to the worst one-day market value loss for a company in history. Many technology CEOs have called attention to the ******** startup and its implications for U.S.-based tools. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said DeepSeek is showing “real innovations,” while Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC last week that competing AI models means the U.S. needs an “all-country effort” to develop the technology faster. In addition to infrastructure purchases, Alphabet said it expects headcount growth in 2025 “in key investment areas such as AI and cloud.” Source link #Alphabet #invest #billion #capital #expenditures Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    USPS temporarily suspends some inbound packages from China, Hong Kong – CNBC USPS temporarily suspends some inbound packages from China, Hong Kong – CNBC USPS temporarily suspends some inbound packages from China, Hong Kong CNBCUS Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong CNNU.S. Postal Service Halts Parcel Service from China as Trump’s Trade Curbs Begin The New York TimesUSPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong CBS News Source link #USPS #temporarily #suspends #inbound #packages #China #Hong #Kong #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Victoria releases alert for infectious ‘Q fever’ disease Victoria releases alert for infectious ‘Q fever’ disease A dangerous and infectious disease that can cause long-term health complications is spreading across Victoria, prompting the state’s health department to issue a fresh warning to residents. There were 77 cases of the Q fever disease in 2024, the department said, a “significant increase” on the previous five years. Q fever is a disease caused by infection with Coxiella burnetii bacteria, the department’s alert states. It is mainly spread to humans from cattle, sheep and goats but can also spread from other domestic and wild animals such as kangaroos, camels, rodents, cats, dogs, birds and wallabies. While some people with Q fever will not show any symptoms or come down with only a mild illness, the department warns that some may come down with a severe “flu-like illness” with fever, sweats, chills, headaches, joint pain, fatigue and weight loss. Camera IconPeople who work with animals or in slaughterhouses are at greater risk catching Q fever. Wikipedia Credit: Supplied It can also cause long-term complications such as heart disease, bone and joint infections and vascular infections. Some 10 to 15 per cent of people with severe infections develop long-term chronic fatigue, the department said, known as Q fever fatigue syndrome. People who work with animals are most at risk of catching the disease, with the infection commonly transmitted through the inhalation of dust or aerosols contaminated with bacteria from birth fluids, *******, ****** or blood of infected animals. Health officials are urging agriculture, livestock and dairy farm workers to get vaccinated against the disease. “People working in high-risk occupational groups are strongly recommended to be vaccinated against Q fever which provides a high level of protection,” the alert states. “However, people who have previously had Q fever or have already received the Q fever vaccine should not be vaccinated due to the risk of adverse reactions. “It is necessary to be screened for previous exposure prior to vaccination.” Q fever can also be treated with antibiotics. The alert states high-risk groups can also take steps to reduce their risk of exposure, such as washing hands and arms thoroughly in soapy water after any contact with animals. Source link #Victoria #releases #alert #infectious #fever #disease Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong (Reuters) – The U.S. Postal Service will temporarily suspend accepting inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong Posts until further notice, the USPS website showed. The change, effective from Feb. 4, will not impact the flow of letters and ‘flats’ from China and Hong Kong, according to the website. USPS did not immediately comment on whether this was tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s change to ending ‘de minimis’ shipments from China and other countries. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. Trump’s halt to Section 321 de minimis is part of his implementation of an additional 10% tariff on China and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which were paused for a month. Nearly half of all packages shipped under ‘de minimis’ come from China, the U.S. congressional committee on China said in a June 2023 report. (Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) Source link #Postal #Service #suspends #incoming #packages #China #Hong #Kong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Trump admin placing most USAID staff on leave worldwide – Axios Trump admin placing most USAID staff on leave worldwide – Axios Trump admin placing most USAID staff on leave worldwide AxiosUSAID missions overseas ordered to shut down, staff being recalled by Friday CBS News Source link #Trump #admin #placing #USAID #staff #leave #worldwide #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in ‘landmark’ deal Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in ‘landmark’ deal Public hospitals and health services will receive $1.7 billion in extra funding to help save more lives. Anthony Albanese revealed this money would increase the federal government’s contribution to public hospitals by 12 per cent, raising its total funding across the states and territories to $33.91 billion in 2026. This commitment will help reduce emergency room waiting times, manage ambulance ramping and cut waiting lists. “This matters to people, and this decision today will help save lives and lead to better outcomes for our nation’s hospitals,” the prime minister told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday. Australia’s hospitals have been placed under increasing pressure as the population ages, people become more sick and the consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple through the system. Without government intervention, the Commonwealth’s share of public hospital funding would only continue to drop. “The existing arrangements … simply aren’t fit for purpose,” Health Minister Mark Butler said. “We have a terrific public hospital system in Australia, staffed by some of the best trained doctors, nurses and health professionals anywhere on the planet, but it is a hospital system under very, very serious pressure. “This is a landmark deal between the states, the territories and the Commonwealth.” With Australians set to head to the ballot box some time before May, the government has used this announcement to remind voters of Labor’s record on health. “Our priority is strengthening Medicare, not ensuring that every taxpayer pays for someone to get a free lunch or karaoke night or weekend away at the cost of low and middle income earners,” Mr Albanese said in reference to the opposition’s tax-free lunch policy. “Labor created Medicare and will protect it.” The federal government has also tripled the bulk-billing incentive and delivered urgent care clinics across Australia. Source link #Stretched #hospitals #billion #landmark #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Morrilton High School mourns student athlete killed in car ****** Morrilton High School mourns student athlete killed in car ****** MORRILTON, Ark. – Morrilton High School is mourning the loss of a student-athlete who was killed in a car ******. According to South Conway County School District Superintendent Shawn Halbrook, student CJ Clemons passed away. The date of his death was not given. Clemons was a junior at Morrilton High School and played varsity basketball with the ****** Dogs. Little Rock police confirm arrest in Catholic High teen deadly shooting A post on social media remembers Clemons for his infectious smile and grit, adding that he exemplified who kids wanted to be. Halbrook said the district is committed to supporting the students and staff as they process the loss. Halbrooks also said counseling services will be available on campus, with students encouraged to reach out to trusted teachers, counselors and administrators. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK. Source link #Morrilton #High #School #mourns #student #athlete #killed #car #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Most USAID Staff Across the World Will Be Put on Leave This Week – Bloomberg Most USAID Staff Across the World Will Be Put on Leave This Week – Bloomberg Most USAID Staff Across the World Will Be Put on Leave This Week Bloomberg Source link #USAID #Staff #World #Put #Leave #Week #Bloomberg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Anthony Albanese declares perpetrators of anti-Semitic crimes should be ‘hunted down and put in the clink’ Anthony Albanese declares perpetrators of anti-Semitic crimes should be ‘hunted down and put in the clink’ Perpetrators of anti-Semitic crimes should be “hunted down (and) put in the clink”, Anthony Albanese has declared after the arrest of two men in Perth on charges related to hateful graffiti over the weekend. The Prime Minister said these arrests, and others around the country, showed police were getting on with the job of cracking down on anti-Semitism. “That’s a good thing,” he said. “On the issue of anti-Semitism, we have a very clear position: I want to see people who are perpetrators of this, what are crimes, hunted down, put in the clink and dealt with. “That’s what I want. And we’ll provide all of the authorities the resources to do so.” Parliament is dealing with stronger federal hate crimes laws on Wednesday, with independent MP Allegra Spender seeking to broaden the remit to better tackle anti-Semitism. Her electorate of Wentworth in Sydney has also been the target of multiple arson and graffiti attacks. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has repeatedly linked the issue of anti-Semitism to his record on cancelling visas as Home Affairs and immigration minister, including in a speech to colleagues meeting in Canberra on Tuesday. However, it’s believed the two men arrested in Perth are *********** citizens – meaning they do not have visas to cancel. Mr Albanese said as far as he was aware, all those charged with anti-Semitic crimes in recent months have similarly been Australians. “I’m not aware of any non-citizens but in terms of the arrests, there have been a range of arrests made – including under Operation Avalite and by state and territory jurisdictions – and what that indicates is that the police are getting on with the job that they have,” he said. Source link #Anthony #Albanese #declares #perpetrators #antiSemitic #crimes #hunted #put #clink Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Middle Tennessee schools close due to widespread illness. Is your school on the list? Middle Tennessee schools close due to widespread illness. Is your school on the list? Two Middle Tennessee school districts and one private school have announced closures ranging from one day to the rest of the week due to widespread illness. Houston County Schools announced on social media Tuesday it was closing for the remainder of the week starting Wednesday. Lebanon Special School District announced it would close Wednesday because absences are impacting its ability to maintain normal school operations. “In an effort to break the cycle of illness and prevent further spread, we will close for three days, beginning tomorrow, Feb. 5,” the district said in a release to parents. Here is a list of schools closures. Houston County: Closed from Wednesday through Friday. Lebanon Special School District: Closed Wednesday through Friday. Father Ryan High School: Closed Wednesday. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Middle Tennessee districts, private school to shutter due to illness Source link #Middle #Tennessee #schools #close #due #widespread #illness #school #list Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Treasury says Elon Musk’s DOGE has “read only” access to payment systems Treasury says Elon Musk’s DOGE has “read only” access to payment systems Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team has been given “read only” access to the Treasury Department’s federal payment system, and federal expenditures have not been affected, the Treasury said in a letter to Congress late Tuesday. The letter, from Jonathan Blum, a Treasury official, said that a review of the Treasury’s Fiscal Service payment system has not caused “payments for obligations such as Social Security and Medicare to be delayed or re-routed.” “Treasury has no higher obligation than managing the government’s finances on behalf of the American people, and its payments system is critical to that process,” the letter read. Tom Krause — a technology executive who is a member of Musk’s DOGE team and is working on a review of the payment system — has also been granted a top secret security clearance, according to the letter. “Mr. Krause is a longtime technology executive. His decades of experience in building companies and managing balance sheets as a chief financial officer are of great benefit to this review,” the letter reads. “In order to allow him to perform this function, he has been hired as an expert/consultant by the federal government and designated in a role commonly used across Administrations—a “special government employee” —pursuant to applicable law.” Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that access to the system could allow DOGE, which disburses nearly 90% of all federal payments, to restrict disbursement of federal funds. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, said that Blum’s letter raised more questions than answers. “It asserts that a set of Treasury staff members have ‘read-only’ access but fails to answer questions about non-Treasury employees, like those working for Elon Musk and DOGE,” Warren said in a statement, released shortly after after Treasury’s The Treasury’s letter came in response to a call from Senate Banking Committee Democrats, which includes Warren and Sen. Ron Wyden, for the Government Accountability Office “to investigate Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s decision to grant access to sensitive government payment systems to Elon Musk and other “Department of Government Efficiency” employees.” DOGE is not a government department, but a task force established by Mr. Trump to find ways to cut federal spending. Source link #Treasury #Elon #Musks #DOGE #read #access #payment #systems Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong – CBS News USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong – CBS News USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong CBS NewsU.S. Postal Service Halts Parcel Service from China as Trump’s Trade Curbs Begin The New York TimesUSPS suspends package service from China as Trump’s tariffs kick in The Washington PostUSPS temporarily suspends some inbound parcels from China amid Trump trade war Axios Source link #USPS #temporarily #suspends #accepting #packages #China #Hong #Kong #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    U.S. anthem booed again despite pause on trade war U.S. anthem booed again despite pause on trade war By n The ********* Pressn The ********* Press Posted February 4, 2025 10:24 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – ********* sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States. Boos echoed through Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Tuesday night as Elizabeth Irving launched into the opening notes of the U.S. national anthem before the Canucks hosted the Colorado Avalanche. Fans cheered as she finished the song and the applause grew louder as Irving began “O Canada.” Many joined the vocalist in singing the anthem and cheers erupted once again during the line “the land of the free.” The rink was one of three ********* venues where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was jeered on Tuesday. Related Videos 1:32 Toronto Raptors players surprise students in Kahnawake Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement At Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, fans booed the song before the Raptors hosted the New York Knicks. 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. Loud cheers urged on the anthem singer when he began “O Canada.” A mild version of the protest took place in Winnipeg where the Jets faced the Carolina Hurricanes at Canada Life Centre. The boos, which weren’t very loud or overly enthusiastic, tapered off quickly but grew louder near the end of the song. More on Sports More videos The strong reactions are likely in response to a looming trade war between Canada and the United States, sparked by executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend that threatened to raise tariffs on ********* and ******** imports. Talks between the three countries on Monday led to the American tariffs and retaliatory ********* and ******** tariffs being paused for a month. Trending Now Donald Trump Jr. accused of killing rare, protected bird on trip to Italy Musk Starlink deal with Ontario government back on hours after threat to rip it up It’s the second time in a week Raptors fans have booed the U.S. anthem, following a similar scene before Sunday’s 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Fans also booed the U.S. anthem at Ottawa’s ********* Tire Centre on Saturday before the Senators shut out the Minnesota Wild 6-0. Then on Sunday night fans in Vancouver jeered the anthem before the Canucks lost to the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime. American fans returned the favour in Nashville on Monday before the Predators lost to Ottawa 5-2. Story continues below advertisement This report by The ********* Press was first published Feb. 4, 2025. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #U.S #anthem #booed #pause #trade #war Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China The US Postal Service (USPS) says it has temporarily stopped accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong. Letters will not be affected by the suspension, according to a statement on the company’s website. It said the suspension will be in place “until further notice” and did not offer any explanation for the decision. The USPS did not immediately reply to a BBC News request for comment. Source link #Postal #Service #stops #accepting #parcels #China Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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