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Small plane crashes in Philadelphia, according to sources Small plane crashes in Philadelphia, according to sources First responders work the scene after what witnesses say was a plane ****** in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Matt Rourke | AP Multiple sources have confirmed that a small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia near the Roosevelt Mall on Friday. The ****** happened around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. First responders work the scene after what witnesses say was a plane ****** in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Matt Rourke | AP Source link #Small #plane #crashes #Philadelphia #sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Americans How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Americans President Trump relies on tariffs to address trade, immigration and drug issues. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains their potential impact on everyday Americans. Source link #Trumps #Tariffs #Affect #Americans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the ‘wrong side of history’ concerning open source – TechCrunch Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the ‘wrong side of history’ concerning open source – TechCrunch Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the ‘wrong side of history’ concerning open source TechCrunch Source link #Sam #Altman #OpenAI #wrong #side #history #open #source #TechCrunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Coaches sent off for blocking VAR screen in fiery clash Coaches sent off for blocking VAR screen in fiery clash The coaches of Montpellier and Lens were both sent off for blocking the referee’s view of the video review monitor during a turbulent 2-0 win for high-flying Lens in Ligue 1. With 26 minutes gone and visiting Lens 1-0 up on Friday, the referee showed a red card to coach Jean-Louis Gasset and counterpart Will Still as they blocked his path to the pitch-side monitor to disallow a second Lens goal. The unusual decision appeared to confuse both men but it made little difference to the result as Montpellier’s recent revival came to a halt. A first-minute strike from Angolan striker M’Bala Nzola – the fastest in Ligue 1 this season – and Lens’ second from debutant Jeremy Agbonifo after an hour were enough to secure the win. The result lifted them above Lyon and Lille into fifth place, equal on points with the team above them, Nice. Montpellier remained second from bottom, two points above Le Havre, who play Angers on Sunday. Source link #Coaches #blocking #VAR #screen #fiery #clash Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Buc-ee’s Is Breaking Ground Soon On A New Location In This Southern City Buc-ee’s Is Breaking Ground Soon On A New Location In This Southern City 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 They say everything’s ******* in Texas, but the new Buc-ee’s coming to Arkansas might put that to the test. The Texas-based chain of super-sized gas stations/convenience stores/ kolache peddlers has announced that they are breaking ground on the new Benton, Arkansas, location on February 19. As we previously reported, the Texas-based brand’s expansion into Benton was first announced in September of last year. Although, as local news outlet KARK reports, Buc-ee’s initially kicked off some kolache-fueled dreams back in 2023 “when a proposed land purchase on a 29-acre track from the city at a cost of $77,586.21 an acre for an anticipated travel center began fueling the speculation.” Now, they are getting to work to build what will be tied for the largest location ever built. That translates to over 100 gas pumps and a 75,000-square foot store filled with Beaver Nuggets, Dr Pepper Icees, every kind of jerky, and all the hot biscuits and pickles you can imagine. This outpost of the oversized travel center, a.k.a. The South’s Best Travel Stop, will be perfectly located for folks traveling through the Natural State, as it’s smack in the middle and less than 30 miles from Little Rock at the northwest corner of Interstate 30 and Highway 229. While Benton’s Buc-ee’s is going to be big, tied with the Buc-ee’s outpost in Luling, Texas, for the country’s largest, the one expected to open in Ocala, Florida is going to be even larger. That one, opening some time this year, is supposed to be a whopping 80,000-square feet. Buc-ee’s loves to constantly break its own records for the world’s largest convenience store, and it’s unlikely any one location will wear this crown for long. Read the original article on Southern Living Source link #Bucees #Breaking #Ground #Location #Southern #City Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The top10 winter travel destinations on Gen Z’s bucket list The top10 winter travel destinations on Gen Z’s bucket list Gen Z is looking to escape the winter with new and exciting adventures, according to a recent report from Airbnb. The company found that of all the generations, Gen Z travelers are the most likely to search for experiences in “nature” and favor outdoor activities. This is reflected in Airbnb’s list of the trending winter destinations for travelers born between 1997 and 2012. “Warmer weather beach locales are really trending with Gen Z,” Ali Killam, Airbnb’s Editorial Lead, tells CNBC Make It. “But we’re also seeing Gen Z travelers head to cities that offer exciting cultural immersions with a blend of modern-day amenities and historical significance, while also being close to those outdoor nature experiences.” The report states that over 75% of Gen Z travelers have used the Airbnb app to plan trips for winter 2025, and more than 60% seek trips lasting two to six nights. Killam adds that although these young travelers are known for having budget-conscious mindsets and fast-paced lifestyles, they are still taking advantage of the time they have to disconnect from the hustle of their daily routines. The data shows they want to prioritize wellness and connect with nature on their trips. “January is actually one of the most popular months for searching for Airbnb stays and planning travel,” Killam says. “This is likely driven by travelers who are looking to plan for the year and those who are experiencing winter and desperately looking to find that winter sun,” Killam says. These are Airbnb’s top winter destinations on Gen Z’s bucket list for 2025. The AmericasPorto Seguro, BrazilPraia Grande, BrazilGreater Orlando, Florida, United StatesPlaya del Carmen MexicoPunta del Este, Uruguay Porto Seguro, Brazil Ribeirorocha | Istock | Getty Images The Greater Orlando area of Florida was the only destination in the United States to rank as a top winter destination for Gen Zers. “This might seem more like a popular family destination or family travel destination, but it is trending with Gen Z guests during this quieter winter season, which is a more affordable time to visit,” Killam says. “Of course, it is known for being home to some of the top amusement parks in the U.S., but the area also has a rising culinary and art scene. It offers a ton of great outdoor and nature activities.” Brazil has two trending locales on the list. Killam attributes this to Gen Z travelers looking to soak up the sun and their desire to discover up-and-coming places. It could also be a sign of Gen Zers looking to get the most out of their travel time: “These emerging beach locales in Brazil might also be detour destinations that are extensions of their Carnival trips,” Killam adds. “So they can see as much as they can and recharge after taking part in the action-packed celebrations.” Europe Munich, Germany Stanley Chen Xi, Landscape And Architecture Photographer | Moment | Getty Images Alicante, SpainMunich, Germany Killam says Munich, Germany is trending with young travelers because it is a city with a great blend of culture, history and nature experiences. Munich offers travelers many outdoor activities, like hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. The city is also home to Oktoberfest and some of Germany’s largest breweries. Asia Osaka, Japan Simonlong | Stone | Getty Images Osaka, JapanBangkok, Thailand Killam says these two destinations in Asia were trending with Gen Zers because of how far their money can go there. Bangkok, Thailand, has always been known as a budget-friendly destination, while travel to Japan from the U.S. has continued to increase over the years. The number of travelers from the United States rose 153% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same ******* in 2019, according to CNBC. This could be partly due to favorable exchange rates. Killam says both provide a blend of modern-day activities, while still being close to nature. Australasia Sydney, Australia Michael Dunning | The Image Bank | Getty Images Our winter, is Australia’s summer, so it’s no wonder Gen Zers are looking to enjoy the sun. Located on the country’s east coast, Sydney is home to the iconic Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains. Sydney also offers travelers unique wellness experiences like stunning viewpoints while still enjoying the bustling city. Want to up your AI skills and be more productive? Take CNBC’s new online course How to Use AI to Be More Successful at Work. Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid. Sign up now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $67 (+ taxes and fees) through February 11, 2025. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It’s newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life. Source link #top10 #winter #travel #destinations #Gen #bucket #list Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump and Nvidia CEO discuss DeepSeek, AI chip exports during meeting, source says – Reuters Trump and Nvidia CEO discuss DeepSeek, AI chip exports during meeting, source says – Reuters Trump and Nvidia CEO discuss DeepSeek, AI chip exports during meeting, source says ReutersNvidia CEO Jensen Huang to meet with Trump at White House CNBCUS reportedly investigating whether China’s DeepSeek used restricted AI chips Fox Business Source link #Trump #Nvidia #CEO #discuss #DeepSeek #chip #exports #meeting #source #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton changes China tack Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton changes China tack When Peter Dutton was asked this week whether a Coalition government would continue to foster trade relations with China, he declared unequivocally that “the relationship with China will be much stronger than it is under the Albanese Government”. Two points stood out: Dutton’s own positive rhetoric, and his apparent confidence about the future of Australia-China relations. It’s not unusual for opposition leaders to undertake a makeover, to their person or policy, as an election approaches. Dutton is simultaneously attempting a softening on some fronts — while retaining the “hard man” image on others. Mid-last year Dutton said: “I’m pro-China and the relationship that we have with them . . . We need to make sure we strengthen the trading relationship because there are many businesses here who rely on it. But we have to be realistic about working to keep peace . . . we live in a very uncertain time.” Contrast Dutton as defence minister in 2021. “Does the ******** government wish to occupy other countries? Not in my judgment. But they do see us as tributary states.” It’s not that Dutton has changed his views on China. Rather, he’s camouflaged them with a softer tone, and in what he chooses to emphasise. Of course circumstances have changed — Australia now has a much better relationship with China. But significantly, Dutton needs to appeal to the local ********-*********** voters. At the 2022 election, the Liberals took a big hit among voters of ******** heritage. The party’s review of its election performance, undertaken by former party director Brian Loughnane and frontbencher Jane Hume, said: “In the top 15 seats by ******** ancestry the swing against the Party (on a two party preferred basis) was 6.6 per cent, compared to 3.7 per cent in other seats. There are more than 1.2 million people of ******** heritage living in Australia today. Rebuilding the Party’s relationship with the ******** community must be a priority during this term of Parliament.” Marginal Labor seats that are targets for the Liberals, where the ******** vote is significant, include Reid and Bennelong in NSW and Chisholm and Aston in Victoria. It’s notable that David Coleman, named by Dutton last weekend as the Opposition’s new spokesman on foreign affairs, has worked extensively with the ******** community. One of the contenders for the post was the high-performing James Paterson. There may have been stronger arguments for keeping Paterson in home affairs, but his very hawkish stand on China might have been in the mix. Talking up the positive side of the Coalition’s record on China, Dutton harked back to the signing of the free trade agreement under the Abbott government. Over its years in government the Coalition’s relationship with China has varied between pragmatic friendship and suspicious negativity. After relatively smooth sailing in the Abbott *******, things soured when the Turnbull government called China out over foreign interference, introducing legislation, and banned Huawei from the 5G network. Then relations plunged dramatically when the Morrison government demanded an inquiry into the origins and handling of the outbreak of COVID in Wuhan. Despite Dutton’s confidence, it’s more than possible that managing the China relationship during the next term could be trickier than it has been in this one, no matter who is in power. The Albanese Government can claim the greatly-improved bilateral relationship as one of its major foreign policy achievements. China has brought Australia out of the deep freeze, lifting the $20 billion worth of trade barriers it had imposed. Anthony Albanese has been welcomed in China. But this week’s speculation relating to the new ******** artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek is just the latest reminder of perennial security suspicions about the penetration of ******** technology. (Incidentally, Dutton has an account on the ********-owned TikTok — despite it being banned from official government devices — in part to engage with the local ******** community, as well as with younger people generally.) Australia’s minerals industry is potentially vulnerable to ******** displeasure. The Senate in the next fortnight will consider the Government’s Future Made in Australia legislation, that provides a tax incentive for processing critical minerals. The ******** have a global stranglehold on this processing — and have shown a willingness to weaponise it, for example against Japan. China’s multi-billion dollar funding of nickel processing in Indonesia has had a dire impact on producers here in Australia. The change of government in Australia certainly facilitated the improvement in the bilateral relationship, but that improvement was also strongly driven by China’s own interests. Similarly, the future of the relationship is more in China’s hands than in Australia’s. China expert Richard McGregor, from the Lowy Institute, says: “Relations with China are inherently volatile. “The day-by-day relationships have returned to a degree of normality. But all of the structural stresses which created antagonism are still there.” These include China’s “military assertiveness in the region, competition between the US and China, Australia’s concern about foreign interference and hacking, China’s efforts to build their power in the Pacific at the expense of Australia. None of that has gone away,” McGregor says. Separate to any hiccups in the bilateral relationship, Australia could find itself caught in the crossfire if there is a serious deterioration in the US-China relationship under Donald Trump — notably if his tariff policy leads to a trade war. Simon Jackman, from the University of Sydney, warns that if US policy hit the (already struggling) ******** economy, that would affect *********** exporters. “US tariffs or import bans that slowed China’s economy would cause some short to medium headaches for *********** exporters,” Jackman says. “As in Trump Mark 1 and COVID, *********** export industries would find themselves looking for opportunities elsewhere, if global supply chains had to re-equilibrate in response to an upheaval in the US-China trade relationship.” Ironically, the earlier search for diversified markets when the ******** imposed their restrictions on *********** producers would have helped prepare exporters for such a contingency. 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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Saturday, February 1 (game #1104) Quordle today – my hints and answers for Saturday, February 1 (game #1104) Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1104) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1104) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2. Quordle today (game #1104) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today’s Quordle answers. Quordle today (game #1104) – hint #4 – starting letters (1) Do any of today’s Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today’s Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 3. If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you’re not ready yet then here’s one more clue to make things a lot easier: Quordle today (game #1104) – hint #5 – starting letters (2) What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with? • F • B • F • F Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Quordle today (game #1104) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1104, are… Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Another very tricky set of words and very close to being an F for Fail. In order to complete today’s Quordle I had to tune in to the setters’ mindset and think about how they would make it difficult, so I went with FLUFF instead of the other options I had, and gambled that the final word would be a double-letter too. It worked. Sadly, I didn’t employ the same intuition for the Sequence and failed to guess DIZZY. Kudos if you got that. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Daily Sequence today (game #1104) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1104, are… Quordle answers: The past 20 Quordle #1103, Friday 31 January: PARER, SYNOD, BRAWN, BANJO Quordle #1102, Thursday 30 January: WEEDY, CHIRP, STALE, SUGAR Quordle #1101, Wednesday 29 January: CROWN, SCENE, AGILE, CRANK Quordle #1100, Tuesday 28 January: TOKEN, DAISY, INANE, PLIED Quordle #1099, Monday 27 January: ANGEL, GLOBE, MAYOR, BRAVE Quordle #1098, Sunday 26 January: WATER, ORBIT, BRIDE, TOUCH Quordle #1097, Saturday 25 January: GIVER, GROOM, GUSTO, MAKER Quordle #1096, Friday 24 January: GRIND, STOCK, SERVE, TOUCH Quordle #1095, Thursday 23 January: RUGBY, SASSY, WORRY, BANAL Quordle #1094, Wednesday 22 January: ******, TRUNK, WOOZY, EATEN Quordle #1093, Tuesday 21 January: CHART, VIGOR, PRINT, SPAWN Quordle #1092, Monday 20 January: SIXTY, THONG, TATTY, ROBIN Quordle #1091, Sunday 19 January: WREST, RINSE, SCOUR, CANNY Quordle #1090, Saturday 18 January: BLARE, ITCHY, BICEP, PIPER Quordle #1089, Friday 17 January: CATCH, WEARY, SWOON, LATHE Quordle #1088, Thursday 16 January: PARTY, BLUNT, TWEED, PLANT Quordle #1087, Wednesday 15 January: RISEN, PLATE, RURAL, ENVOY Quordle #1086, Tuesday 14 January: SWARM, SCRAP, ONION, BELCH Quordle #1085, Monday 13 January: EYING, GIDDY, CHEAP, PETAL Quordle #1084, Sunday 12 January: BRIEF, PETAL, WOMAN, FELON Source link #Quordle #today #hints #answers #Saturday #February #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Oxygen tank explodes in the back of a garbage truck Oxygen tank explodes in the back of a garbage truck Video shows waste service employees loading and crushing trash in the back of a garbage truck in Ohio, when an explosion occurred. Officials say an illegally placed oxygen tank is the cause, and one employee suffered minor injuries from the incident. Source link #Oxygen #tank #explodes #garbage #truck Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What will happen to TikTok? A look at the potential buyers. What will happen to TikTok? A look at the potential buyers. TikTok may be back online, but the app’s future in the United States is still far from certain. President Donald Trump’s executive order of the ban was only a temporary reprieve for the company. While ByteDance was once resistant to the idea of selling TikTok’s US business, that seems to have changed since Trump took office. A ByteDance investor that striking a deal to keep TikTok in the US is “in everybody’s interest.” Officials in China have also suggested they are “open” to a deal, The Wall Street Journal. A number of people and companies have signaled some interest in TikTok. Trump himself he would like to see a “bidding war” for the app and that the US government should own in the company. What an eventual deal may look like, though, is unclear. These are the offers we currently know about. Trump’s executive order gave the company 75 days to come to an agreement. Oracle NPR that Oracle was working with Trump Administration officials on “a plan to save TikTok that involves tapping software company Oracle and a group of outside investors to effectively take control of the app’s global operations.” Under this arrangement, ByteDance “would retain a ********* stake in the company” but Oracle would oversee “the app’s algorithm, data collection and software updates.” Headed up by Trump pal Larry Ellison, TikTok has an existing partnership with Oracle. The cloud company TikTok’s US user data and the company was of TikTok’s original negotiations to remain operational in the US under a plan called Project Texas. (Those negotiations abruptly in 2022.) Trump also previously for Oracle and Walmart to acquire a 20 percent stake in TikTok in 2020, when the president tried to ban the app during his first term. That deal never materialized. Now, Trump’s position on Oracle is unclear. He that Oracle was not among the “many people” with whom he had discussed a deal for TikTok. (Ellison, notably, has been at the White House in recent days. He joined Trump and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for the announcement of the .) Microsoft Microsoft is reportedly also interested in playing a role in TikTok’s future, according to the same NPR story, which said Microsoft was among the “other potential investors” involved in the talks with Oracle. Trump seemingly confirmed this. When asked directly if Microsoft was interested in buying TikTok this week, Trump “I would say yes.” As with Oracle, this isn’t the first time Microsoft has attempted to acquire the social media company. Microsoft was in talks to buy TikTok and take over its US business, but the deal . Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella later it as “the strangest thing I’ve ever sort of worked on.” Perplexity AI (and maybe the US government) Just before TikTok briefly went offline, Perplexity AI threw its hat into the ring, offering to ByteDance that “would “create a new entity combining Perplexity, TikTok US and New Capital Partners.” Since then, Perplexity has reportedly tweaked its proposal. According to the , the AI company is now floating a plan that calls for the “U.S. government to own up to half of that new structure once it makes an initial public offering of at least $300 billion.” Under this plan, ByteDance would keep a ********* stake in the company and “would contribute TikTok’s U.S. business without the proprietary algorithm that fuels what users see on the app.” MrBeast YouTuber MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, joked about buying TikTok ahead of the initial ban. He later that “so many billionaires” had reached out to him about making an offer that he was going to try to actually pull it off. Okay fine, I’ll buy Tik Tok so it doesn’t get banned — MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 14, 2025 At least one group has already his involvement, along with other “high-net-worth individuals” looking to make an “all-cash offer.” That group, led by employer.com founder Jesse Tinsley also reportedly includes Roblox CEO David Baszucki. According to Bloomberg, together they have put together “significantly” more than for a bid, though it’s not clear how seriously their offer is being considered. Bloomberg notes that there’s also a possibility that MrBeast may attach himself to other bids. Project Liberty Another set of investors that’s proposed a bid to buy TikTok is a group known as . Led by investor Frank McCourt, it includes of Shark Tank fame. The group initially came forward before the ban took effect. However, it’s not clear where they stand at the moment. This deal changes by the hour. ByteDance itself is a very successful company. It’s worth about $250 billion, of which only 8.9% is TikTok USA. So while we’re focused on TikTok USA, the company could abandon it, just turn it off if they wanted. There’s been a lot of hype from… pic.twitter.com/WRRSM224j5 — Kevin O’Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) January 29, 2025 O’Leary previously that deals involving a government stake may not comply with the law. “That 50/50 deal, I would love to work with Trump on, so would every other potential buyer … But the problem with some of these ideas is they are inconsistent with the ruling of the Supreme Court,” he said. “I would love to do a deal, if the law provided for it, but I don’t have the luxury of breaching the order of Congress.” This week, he said that the deal “changes by the hour,” writing on X that iIt’s clear to me now that we’re going to have to do a dance between the original owners, the founders of ByteDance itself, and interpreting the law of what Congress and Supreme Court has upheld.” What’s next? So where does all this leave TikTok? For now, the company is in the same limbo it’s been in since it was briefly . The app is still not available in Apple or Google’s app stores and it could go down again if the company is unable to reach a deal. For now, though, it seems both the government and ByteDance are much more willing to negotiate than they have been in the past. While these are all the semi-credible plans we know about now, the situation is likely to change over the next few weeks as the various sides attempt to hammer out a viable deal. We’ll keep this post updated as new details emerge. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Source link #happen #TikTok #potential #buyers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Not just Reagan: Airports across the US have struggled with air traffic control staffing in recent years, data shows – CNN Not just Reagan: Airports across the US have struggled with air traffic control staffing in recent years, data shows – CNN Not just Reagan: Airports across the US have struggled with air traffic control staffing in recent years, data shows CNNAt least 2 skaters, 1 coach from UD Figure Skating Club killed in plane, helicopter collision The News JournalInformation regarding American Eagle Flight 5342 American Airlines Newsroom Source link #Reagan #Airports #struggled #air #traffic #control #staffing #years #data #shows #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, February 1 (game #335) NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, February 1 (game #335) Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #335) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Hunt and ***** NYT Strands today (game #335) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. PROP NATURE ROLE TOLD COLD POST NYT Strands today (game #335) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Birds of prey NYT Strands today (game #335) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: left, 2nd row Last side: right, 8th row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. NYT Strands today (game #335) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #335, are… KESTREL EAGLE HAWK CONDOR FALCON OSPREY VULTURE SPANGRAM: RAPTORS My rating: Easy My score: 1 hint You know an animal is fierce and not to be messed with when a sports team is named after it and in the bird world that means the RAPTORS that make up today’s puzzle. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. There are hundreds of teams around the world nicknamed EAGLEs, FALCONs and HAWKs, just as there are Bears, Lions and Tigers – and not so many prepared to be called “the cats” or “house flies”. It’s all very macho. But perhaps I’m only saying this because the football/soccer team I support – Brighton & Hove Albion – are nicknamed the Seagulls, a type of bird that’s not so much known for sweeping majestically from the sky to hunt its prey as it is for stealing fries and ******** on shoulders. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Friday, 31 January, game #334) MAMA DADA KITTY MINE BOTTLE YUCKY BYE BYE MORE SPANGRAM: FIRST WORDS What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #today #hints #answers #spangram #Saturday #February #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Christian US sect pushed women into giving up babies for adoption Christian US sect pushed women into giving up babies for adoption BBC (l-r) Melanie Williams, Dr Wally Baldwin and Deb Adadjo – pictured here several decades ago Women who were once members of a secretive Christian sect in the United States have told the BBC they were coerced by the church into giving up their children for adoption. Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say former members. Some of the children who were adopted within the church have told us they were then subjected to abuse and neglect in their adoptive families. The claims follow a BBC investigation last year into allegations of child ******* abuse spanning decades within the church, which is believed to have up to 100,000 members worldwide and is often referred to as The Truth or the Two by Twos. The FBI has since launched an investigation. Warning: this story contains details some may find distressing. Four women – who were all unmarried at the time – have told us they were given no option but to give up their babies. Three of them feared being cast out of the church and sent to hell if they refused. One says she was pressured into giving her baby to a married couple in the church after she was ****** in 1988, age 17. “My fear of going to hell was so great that it forced me to make up my mind to give up the baby to this couple in the church,” she told the BBC. Another says she wasn’t allowed to see her baby daughter before the child was taken away forever. The BBC has also spoken to six people given up for adoption as babies between the 1960s and 1980s. One woman says she was physically and emotionally abused in her first adoptive family in the church, and ********* abused in the second. Dr Wally Baldwin – pictured here with his wife – oversaw adoptions for The Truth The adopted children – born all over the US – are referred to within the church as “Baldwin Babies” because the adoptions were overseen by Wally Baldwin, a doctor from the sect who died in 2004. Some of the women would stay at his home in Oregon during pregnancy, according to a minister who used to work with Dr Baldwin. The exact number of Baldwin Babies is unclear. The BBC has spoken to the late doctor’s adopted son, Gary Baldwin, who said the original records were no longer available but he believed the number to be “less than 200”. He said that “inevitably” mistakes were made by his father’s vetting system but that his intentions were good. Others we spoke to also said they remembered Dr Baldwin fondly. Because The Truth has no official leader, the BBC instead contacted six of its most senior current officials – known as “overseers” – for comment. We received one response. The overseer told us any adoptions he was aware of had been done “through legal channels” and he had “heard some beautiful stories”. One woman who was adopted recalled seeing hundreds of photos in an album Dr Baldwin would keep of the children whose adoptions he had organised in The Truth. Another man who was adopted told us he had personally connected with more than 100 Baldwin babies and mothers. The church, founded in Ireland by a Scottish evangelist in 1897, is built around ministers – known as workers – spreading New Testament teachings through word-of-mouth. Most of the mothers the BBC spoke to believe the workers – and The Truth as an institution – should shoulder most of the responsibility for the trauma caused by the adoptions. ‘If I keep this baby, I’m going to hell’ “Somewhere the church got off track and it became a fear-based cult and I was forced to make a choice,” says Melanie Williams, 62, who gave up her baby for adoption in January 1981. At 18, Melanie became pregnant after falling “madly in love” with a boy from her school. Not only were the pair unmarried, but the father was not a member of The Truth and refused to become one. This meant Melanie had committed a “terrible sin” in the eyes of local workers. The workers and her family decided that she could only continue to attend church meetings if she gave her baby to another family in the sect. “If I keep this baby, I’m going to go to hell. If I keep the baby, I can’t go home,” Melanie recalls thinking. She gave birth in a Catholic hospital in Oklahoma, where she was discreetly put in a room on her own. She remembers being shouted at by a doctor when she began to cry during labour. Melanie’s baby was whisked away before it made a sound and she says she didn’t know whether she’d had a girl or a boy. The new mother was left wondering if her child might be dead. When she eventually found out the baby was alive, she told a nurse she was wavering on whether to go through with the adoption and wanted to hold her baby. “You can’t ever hold your baby,” came the reply. Years later, Melanie managed to track her daughter down – but she didn’t want to meet. Melanie, Deb and Sherlene have all spoken to the BBC about feeling pressured to give up their babies for adoption Deb Adadjo, 54, was also unsure about giving up her baby, but felt too much pressure at the time to refuse the workers, who threatened to ban her from church meetings – which in The Truth meant you not only got thrown out of the church, but also ended up in hell. She became pregnant after being ****** in 1988. Recalling holding her newborn, she says – “I can still feel her against my chest right now.” “In our last moments together, I remember just cuddling with her and telling her that I loved her and that I was sorry, over and over again,” she adds. “I had to let her go, I had no options.” Deb later met her daughter, but they are no longer in regular contact. Deb Adadjo Deb Adadjo, seen here in the 1980s, around the time of her pregnancy Sherlene Eicher, 63, from Iowa, says she never stopped thinking about the daughter she felt her parents pressured her to give up in 1982. She briefly got to hold and feed her newborn before they were separated. Sherlene would hold a private birthday celebration for her daughter every year. “When her birthday would come around I would get her a birthday card and a couple times I made a cake,” she says. “I would journal a lot too – wondering where she was, what she was like, what she might be going through at the age she was.” Then in 2004, Sherlene’s daughter got in touch by email and they met. They are close to this day. “When we finally met, we just hugged and hugged and hugged,” says Sherlene. “We talk for like two or three hours on the phone – she’s a pretty incredible woman.” Adopted babies left open to abuse Those interviewed said the adoption system involved very little vetting and this set-up the potential for abusive situations. They said when a baby was on the way, Dr Baldwin would contact workers for referrals, and they would recommend a family in the sect to place the child with. Of the six Baldwin Babies who spoke to the BBC, two faced *******, physical and emotional abuse in their adoptive families, while one said she had been subjected to emotional abuse by her adoptive father. One woman said she was removed from her first adoptive home by social services because of extreme physical abuse and was placed in the home of a church “elder” – a person of seniority who holds meetings in their own home – and his wife. She said the couple started ********* abusing her within weeks, when she was 15. If you are affected by any of the issues in this story, visit the BBC Action Line Another woman said she was beaten by her adoptive parents on a daily basis and ********* abused by an uncle in her adoptive family when she was five. Since reports of widespread child ******* abuse started spreading within the church two years ago, former and current members have started connecting in Facebook groups, including Baldwin mothers and babies. “The moms – I know how they feel and I have so much empathy for them. I cry for their stories when they write them. But for myself I have cried all the tears I can cry,” says Deb. “It has been like finding my tribe,” says Melanie. “I’m not alone any more.” “Our moms were afraid to hug us, our dads were ashamed of us, and the church would only accept us if we made the ultimate sacrifice.” “And all these years later, we are all going to be OK.” Source link #Christian #sect #pushed #women #giving #babies #adoption Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US famine monitor offline amid Trump funding freeze US famine monitor offline amid Trump funding freeze The United States’ system for monitoring famine globally has been taken offline amid President Donald Trump’s order for a 90-day freeze on nearly all US foreign assistance. The Famine Early Warning System Network (Fewsnet) was established after the 1984 famine in Ethiopia, as part of a worldwide effort to prevent a repeat of its devastating impact. It was designed by US government agencies, including its international development body USAID and the space agency Nasa. It is regarded as a gold standard in combining weather data and political analysis to predict drought and food insecurity globally. Alongside a model run by the UN, the system allows aid officials to target emergency food supply ahead of time, and is credited with mitigating the effects of a devastating drought in the ***** of Africa in 2016. It has been used to try to target aid during the current famine in Sudan as the war continues there. A briefing service provided by the network was stopped as part of Trump’s suspension of nearly all foreign assistance, according to a source familiar with Fewsnet’s operations. USAID has not responded to a request for comment about the shutdown. The network is “insanely important”, according to Dave Harden, who oversaw its operation at USAID during the 2016 food security emergency in East Africa. “Because we had Fewsnet, and we had guard teams, we were able to pre-position food and supplies [in Ethiopia] and plant it in a way that was remarkably different than what happened in 1984,” he told the BBC. Last Friday, the State Department issued a “stop-work” order on all US foreign assistance, worth nearly $70bn a year, with the exception of emergency food aid and military aid to Israel and Egypt, pending a 90-day review to ensure programmes’ alignment with Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. Since then, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expanded the scope of projects eligible for waivers to the order, including for life-saving medicine and shelter, but there remains widespread confusion in the global aid sector, significant parts of which have been upended by the freeze. Fewsnet is operated by a USAID contractor, which declined to comment, while its website is run by another provider which did not respond to requests for comment. Explaining the thinking behind the breadth of stop-work orders, Mr Rubio said on Thursday that “things that save lives” were being exempted, adding that others could apply for waivers to ensure their projects were not an inefficient use of US taxpayer money and were aligned with Trump’s priorities. Proponents of the foreign aid freeze see US donations as bloated and carrying too much of the burden compared with other wealthy Western countries. The Trump administration has also vowed to end foreign aid funding for diversity and inclusion programmes, transgender rights, family planning, abortions and other issues long targeted by many Republicans. The exemption for emergency food aid does not appear so far to have included the famine-tracking operation. Jeremy Konyndyk, a former senior official at USAID, described the system as “the single best resource” in the world for food insecurity prediction, adding that in 2011 it saw the famine coming in Somalia months ahead of time. “The client was the US government… but everything was put online. And that was really important – it became a global public good, [because] any donor in the world can use that, any government in the world can use that,” he said. “It’s a really critical resource… sounding the alarm when there is a major food crisis emerging.” Source link #famine #monitor #offline #Trump #funding #freeze Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Excitement building among Hannans’ members for centenary reunion Excitement building among Hannans’ members for centenary reunion Hannans Cricket Club’s 100th year celebrations start on February 28. Source link #Excitement #building #among #Hannans #members #centenary #reunion Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Landslide closes popular Southern California beach Landslide closes popular Southern California beach A popular and heavily trafficked beach in Laguna Beach was closed Friday morning after the cliffside that overlooks it gave way and slid onto the sand below. The landslide happened around 7:15 a.m. at 9th Street Beach, otherwise known as Thousand Steps Beach. The beach is known for its winding staircases built into the cliffside, which allow beachgoers to access the sand and surf. Video from Sky5 showed that parts of that staircase have since fallen to the beach below. Video from Sky5 shows the dramatic landslide at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach where the popular spot’s steps fell to the ground below on Jan. 31, 2025. Video from Sky5 shows the dramatic landslide at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach where the popular spot’s steps fell to the ground below on Jan. 31, 2025. Video from Sky5 shows the dramatic landslide at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach where the popular spot’s steps fell to the ground below on Jan. 31, 2025. Laguna Beach city officials said the beach would remain closed for an undetermined amount of time, and the case of the slide is under investigation. It is not uncommon for cliffs located directly next to the Pacific Ocean to erode and collapse. The rate at which the ocean reclaims the adjacent land varies across the state, but experts warn the process is being accelerated by the state’s extreme climate conditions, including years of prolonged drought and wildfires followed by large storm systems. City officials said a geologist would be assessing the bluff but said there was no current threat to additional homes or neighborhoods. Staircases lay in the sand following a landslide at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna on Jan. 31, 2025. (City of Laguna Beach) This past weekend, the year’s first winter storm brought between .5 to 1 inch of rain to parts of Orange County. A second winter storm is expected to make landfall early next week but is likely to bring the most precipitation to the Central Coast and possibly reach Ventura and Los Angeles counties late Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 KTLA. Source link #Landslide #closes #popular #Southern #California #beach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration forces out multiple senior FBI officials Trump administration forces out multiple senior FBI officials Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington D.C., United States of America on July 12th, 2024. Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images Trump administration officials have forced out all six of the FBI’s most senior executives and multiple heads of various FBI field offices across the country, current and former FBI officials told NBC News. They included the high-profile leader of the Washington, DC field office, which was involved in the prosecutions of President Donald Trump. It was not immediately clear why the officials had been ousted. The FBI declined to comment. Asked by a reporter about the removals on Friday afternoon, President Trump said he was not aware of them. “No, but we have some very bad people over there It was weaponized at a level that nobody has ever seen before,” Trump said. “They came after a lot of people like me, but they came after a lot of people. No, I wasn’t involved in that. I’ll have to see what is exactly going on after this is finished.” Trump added, though, that he felt some FBI officials needed to be removed. “If they fired some people over there, that’s a good thing, because they were very bad. They were very corrupt people, very corrupt, and they hurt our country very badly with the weaponization,” he said. “They used, they used the Justice Department to go after their political opponent, which in itself is ********, and obviously it didn’t work.” The moves came hours after Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, testified in his Senate confirmation hearing that he was “not aware of” any plans for a large-scale retaliation against FBI officials or agents involved in the criminal investigation of President Trump. David Sundberg, the assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office, was notified Thursday that he was going to lose his job and is preparing to leave the bureau, according to two senior law enforcement sources. Special agents from the Washington Field Office were heavily involved in former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations of now-President Donald Trump, as well as the sprawling investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol that resulted in criminal charges against hundreds. The six top executives forced out, the sources said, included Robert Wells, who over saw the National Security Branch; Ryan Young, Intelligence Branch; Robert Nordwall, Criminal and Cyber Response; Arlene Gaylord, Information Technology; Jackie Maguire, Science and Technology; and J William Rivers, human resources. All spend decades working their way up the bureau ranks. All but Gaylord are eligible for retirement with a full pension and many decided to retire, the current and former officials said. They did so even though legal experts say they could have fought their terminations under the civil service regulations that govern non-political appointees. Jeffrey Veltri, the special agent in charge in Miami, was also ousted, current and former officials said. Spencer Evans, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office, told staffers that he had been removed by officials in the FBI headquarters in Washington, in a note obtained by NBC News. “I was informed by FBIHQ today that the executive leadership at the Department of Justice plans to dismiss me from the rolls of the FBI, along with several other FBI executives, as soon as Monday Morning,” Evans wrote. “I was given no rationale for this decision, which, as you might imagine, has come as a shock.” Before he was sent to Las Vegas, Evans worked closely at headquarters with Christopher Wray, the FBI director Trump hired in 2017 and forced out this month. Past removals New FBI directors have imposed major changes in the past. Career agent Louis Freeh, who was appointed FBI director by President Clinton in 1993, ordered hundreds of supervisors in Washington out into the field. But that was after Freeh had been confirmed by the Senate to serve a 10-year term as FBI director. Although Patel has not been confirmed and is not working in the bureau, those who are running the agency in an acting capacity have relationships with him, people familiar with the matter say, including acting director Brian Driscoll. The Trump team has also installed a director’s advisory committee that includes a former House Republican aide and a recent employee of Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It’s unclear what role, if any, these people played in the firings. “People are shocked,” one senior FBI official told NBC News. “They have never seen anything like this before.” “This is not done,” another FBI official said. “These are the top people.” The FBI is staffed and run by non-partisan career public servants, with the only political appointee being the director. In the past, FBI directors have sought to put distance between themselves and the presidents who appointed them, and have even investigate those presidents at times, as Freeh did with Clinton. Some agents are hoping that the new administration will be positive changes. The new advisers who have been brought in are said to be focusing on the bureau’s technology, leadership and training, accountability and organizational structure. Patel has said he wants fewer agents in headquarters and more in the field, an echo of Freeh. Former agents concerned Former FBI officials said Trump is ushering in a new era—one that experts say could fundamentally change the bureau — and may pose significant risks. They say the removals could weaken the bureau. “The forced departure of some of the most experienced and proven leaders of the FBI puts our national security in the danger zone,” said Frank Figliuzzi, the former head of FBI counterintelligence and an NBC News contributor. The 10-year term was created as both a check on the FBI director’s power and an attempt to insure the director’s independence from the White House. J Edgar Hoover led the bureau for nearly four decades, using the FBI’s intelligence-gathering prowess to blackmail and bully politicians. Today’s FBI is even more powerful than the bureau of the 1970s. It has a vast electronic surveillance capability, a fleet of aircraft, sophisticated technical capabilities and one of the best-trained paramilitary squads. In addition to criminal investigations, FBI agents run some of the most sensitive investigations in the U.S. government, including hunting for spies and terrorists. “This is having a big chilling an effect,” another FBI official said. “Which I imagine is the desired impact. Those who are able to retire are strongly considering it. Program managers, finance, intel, etc. This is the institutional knowledge base.” The official added, “the general sentiment is that they would rather retire than stay in this environment but they are torn between the mission and retirement.” During his confirmation hearing, Patel pledged to look forward, not back. “There will be no weaponization at the FBI,’ he testified. “here will be no retributive actions taken by any FBI should I be confirmed as FBI director.” Source link #Trump #administration #forces #multiple #senior #FBI #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

DR Congo conflict: At least 700 killed since Sunday, says UN – BBC.com DR Congo conflict: At least 700 killed since Sunday, says UN – BBC.com DR Congo conflict: At least 700 killed since Sunday, says UN BBC.comCongo’s army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel’s southern march ReutersTrump facing 1st test in Africa amid bloody battles ‘over electric vehicle battery minerals’ Fox NewsU.N. warns escalation in Congo war with M23 rebels bringing “summary executions” and gang rapes CBS News Source link #Congo #conflict #killed #Sunday #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Recharge at exclusive nature retreat Recharge at exclusive nature retreat Western Australia’s Great Southern region is the perfect place to get off the beaten track and connect with nature — but it is also a great destination if you want to pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment or indulge in gourmet meals accompanied by fine wines at the region’s many fine restaurants and wineries. If you like the idea of hiking and nature adventures but you’re more of a glamper than a camper, and you like to have everything arranged for you, Off the Beaten Track WA, a premier provider of hiking and adventure tours, may be just what you have been looking for. Camera IconHayscape cabins near Denmark. Credit: Off The Beaten Track OTBT has just launched a new tour called the Denmark Signature Nature Retreat. This exclusive four-day journey includes scenic hikes through the ancient forests and along rugged coastlines guided by experienced and award-winning guides. Each day guests will indulge in exquisite meals featuring local produce and wines at the region’s top restaurants and wineries including The Dam at Raintree and The Lake House. Those who really want to treat themselves can choose an optional scenic helicopter flight or relaxing spa treatment at Chimes Spa Retreat. Each day, guests return to stay in comfort in Heyscape’s eco-friendly off-grid tiny cabins, which are designed to complement the natural beauty of Denmark while providing modern amenities and cosy retreats. Camera IconElephant Rocks near Denmark. Credit: Off The Beaten Track The Denmark Signature Nature Retreat is now open for bookings for March 2025, with limited spots available. The tour is fully guided by Off the Beaten Track WA and starts from $3800 per person for couples and $4250 for singles in their own cabin. The optional extra 15-minute scenic helicopter flight costs $345 and the 90-minute spa package at Chimes Spa Retreat costs $250. The package includes three nights accommodation in a premium Heyscape tiny cabin, a breakfast basket filled with fresh and local ingredients, three dinners and four lunches including lunch at The Dam at Raintree, The Lake House and Duckett’s Mill, plus a two-hour Sense of Place tour with Singlefile Wines, and a personalised chocolate and liqueur tasting at Denmark Chocolate Company. For more information, visit offthebeatentrackwa.com.au. Camera IconThe views from a Hayscape tiny cabin near Denmark. Credit: Off The Beaten TrackCamera IconA personalised tour of the Denmark Chocolate Factoryand liqueur tasting is part of Off The Beaten Track’s exclusive Denmark Signature Nature Retreat. Credit: Off The Beaten TrackCamera IconLunch at The Dam at Raintree is part of Off The Beaten Track’s exclusive Denmark Signature Nature Retreat. Credit: Off The Beaten Track Source link #Recharge #exclusive #nature #retreat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Has Come Down So Much That It’s Getting Hard For Me To Dislike It With James Taiclet At The Top’ ‘Has Come Down So Much That It’s Getting Hard For Me To Dislike It With James Taiclet At The Top’ We recently compiled a list of the 8 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) stands against the other stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money, recently discussed some of the significant challenges the alcohol industry is facing. He pointed out that as the end of January approaches, the wine and spirits industry might be hoping for a quick resolution to what he described as a “disaster of a month,” caused by “Dry January.” He questioned whether the slowdown in alcohol consumption during this month would continue into February, admitting that he wasn’t sure, but expressing concern that the industry could be facing deeper problems. One of Cramer’s major concerns was that most alcohol companies have not acknowledged the full extent of the difficulties they may be facing. “They say we’re experiencing a post-COVID normalization because of excessive alcohol consumption during the pandemic. That’s why I say they’re holding their breath to see if the mocktails and the zero-alcohol beers quickly disappear by Saturday when January comes to an end. Look, I think these companies are about to have a rude awakening when dry January turns into drier-than-expected February and then we might even spiral from there.” READ ALSO Jim Cramer Breaks Silence On DeepSeek AI Sell-Off & Discusses These 12 Stocks and Jim Cramer Talked About These 11 Stocks Recently Cramer highlighted several key factors contributing to the decline in alcohol consumption. He first noted the rise of cannabis, which has become much more affordable in many states, offering a legal high without the risk of a hangover. He pointed out that we are no longer in the era of Smokey and the Bandit and suggested that cannabis could be stealing market share from alcohol. Secondly, Cramer referenced a recent warning from the U.S. Surgeon General about the links between alcohol consumption and the increased risk of various cancers, including breast and liver *******. He emphasized that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption when it comes to ******* prevention, which he said could have a significant impact on health-conscious consumers. He added: “Third, young people just don’t like to drink as much as they used to. Some profess health worries. Others know that the liquor companies jacked up prices during the pandemic and now refuse to take them down. Fourth, ubiquitous GLP-1 weight loss drugs can stop your craving for alcohol in its tracks.” Story Continues He mentioned that studies indicate heavy drinkers tend to reduce their alcohol consumption when they start using these medications. Taken together, Cramer argued that these trends represent a significant challenge for the alcohol industry. Despite these challenges, Cramer suggested that there is still hope for the alcohol business, but it will require innovation. He emphasized the importance of creating new and exciting drink options that stand out in a crowded market. Value pricing, he said, will also be crucial. He stressed that the days of endless price hikes without any pushback or creativity are over. Cramer expressed confidence that social drinking would remain part of people’s lives, but he warned that alcohol could end up in the same category as tobacco if companies do not adapt. “Let’s drop the normalization wrap, please. This is not normal. The liquor companies need to be clever, thoughtful, and exciting, or they should just go find another business.” Our Methodology For this article, we compiled a list of 8 stocks that were discussed by Jim Cramer during the episode of Mad Money on January 29. We listed the stocks in the order that Cramer mentioned them. We also provided hedge fund sentiment for each stock as of the third quarter of 2024, which was taken from Insider Monkey’s database of 900 hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT): Leveraging AI for Aerospace and Defense Innovations A military aircraft in flight, showing the strength of the company’s combat & air mobility capability. Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 58 When a caller asked Cramer about Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), L3Harris, RTX, and Northrop Grumman, he said: “Lockheed Martin is a stock that frankly has come down so much that it’s getting hard for me to dislike it with James Taiclet at the top. However, I think the administration is far more focused on the idea of a Palantir-like solution to procurement and that would be very bad for all the companies you just mentioned. So I do not want to get in the way of the Palantir buzz saw because that’s very close to Elon Musk and that’s where I am.” Lockheed (NYSE:LMT) is a worldwide leader in security and aerospace, specializing in the design, development, and production of cutting-edge technology systems, products, and services for the defense, aerospace, and space sectors. Over the past 12 months, LMT stock is up only over 5% while Palantir stock has gained more than 375%. Overall LMT ranks 5th on our list of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. While we acknowledge the potential of LMT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than LMT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap Disclosure: None. This article was originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Hard #Dislike #James #Taiclet #Top Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump officials make plans to revoke legal status of migrants welcomed under Biden Trump officials make plans to revoke legal status of migrants welcomed under Biden The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the legal status of many of the migrants who were allowed to come to the U.S. legally from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela under former President Joe Biden, according to internal government documents reviewed by CBS News. The proposal by the Department of Homeland Security, spelled out in an unpublished notice, would fully terminate a Biden administration program that allowed more than 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans to fly to the U.S. if American sponsors agreed to help them financially. The Biden administration argued the policy, known as CHNV, discouraged ******** immigration by people from these four Latin American countries by offering them legal means to come to the U.S., but President Trump froze the initiative hours after being inaugurated. Trump officials have specifically argued the program was a misuse of immigration parole, the legal authority which the Biden administration used to admit those under the sponsorship initiative, and to allow them to apply for work permits. Under the new move, the Trump administration would revoke the parole status of those allowed into the CHNV policy and place them in deportation proceedings if they have failed to apply for, or obtain, another immigration benefit, like asylum, a green card, or Temporary Protected Status, the internal proposal shows. It’s unclear how many of the over half-million people allowed into the U.S. under this initiative have applied for other immigration programs. When the Trump administration’s plan will be finalized also remains unclear. Those whose parole classification is revoked, and who lack another immigration status, would become ineligible to work in the U.S. lawfully. They would also receive notices to appear in immigration court, the first step in the deportation process, according to the internal documents. Earlier this month, the Trump administration empowered federal immigration agents, including those with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to seek the deportation — including in an expedited fashion in some cases — of those permitted to enter the U.S. under various Biden administration policies, including the CHNV program. Representatives for DHS did not immediately respond to requests for comment. More Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the immigration reporter at CBS News. Based in Washington, he covers immigration policy and politics. Source link #Trump #officials #plans #revoke #legal #status #migrants #welcomed #Biden Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FBI Mass Exodus Is Latest Shakeup at Trump’s Justice Department – Bloomberg FBI Mass Exodus Is Latest Shakeup at Trump’s Justice Department – Bloomberg FBI Mass Exodus Is Latest Shakeup at Trump’s Justice Department BloombergTrump Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Will Take Effect Saturday: Live Updates The New York TimesFBI agents who worked on January 6 and Trump investigations are expected to be fired Friday CNN Source link #FBI #Mass #Exodus #Latest #Shakeup #Trumps #Justice #Department #Bloomberg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

American Airlines ******: Donald Trump says army chopper may have been ‘too high’ as soldiers named American Airlines ******: Donald Trump says army chopper may have been ‘too high’ as soldiers named US President Donald Trump has spoken out about the American Airlines ****** that killed everyone aboard the passenger jet and a ****** Hawk helicopter saying the army aircraft may have been at fault leading up to the incident. Mr Trump took to social media to declare the army aircraft was flying too high inside the designated area around the Ronald Reagan International Airport prior to to it’s collision with an American Airlines passenger jet. Messaging on Truth Social from Mr Trump said the helicopter was above a 200-foot (61-metre) limit on helicopters in the area. The White House later confirmed the information came from authorities investigating the ******, which claimed the lives of 64 people aboard a passenger plane and three soldiers on the chopper on Wednesday night. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The collision occurred at an altitude of around 300 feet (91 metres), according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24. The US Army has now released the names of two of the soldiers: Staff Sergeant Ryan O’Hara, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Eaves, 39. “At the request of the family, the name of the third soldier will not be released at this time,” an army statement said. The US Federal Aviation Administration is indefinitely restricting helicopter flights near Washington Reagan National Airport after a deadly collision between an American Airlines regional jet and Army ****** Hawk killed 67 people. An FAA official on Friday told Reuters the agency was barring most helicopters from parts of two helicopter routes near the airport and only allowing police and medical helicopters in the area between the airport and nearby bridges. The US Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military ****** Hawk in which they were flying collided with a passenger jet, but said, in an unusual decision, they were not releasing the third name at the request of the family. The Army identified two of the soldiers killed in Wednesday’s ****** in Washington as Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, but did not provide details about the third. Camera IconAn American Airlines jet collided mid-air with a military helicopter with US Army soldiers aboard. Credit: AAP Reuters had reported on Thursday, citing an Army official, that the crew of the ****** Hawk involved in the deadly ****** with an American Airlines regional passenger jet included two male soldiers and one female soldier. “At the request of the family, the name of the third Soldier will not be released at this time,” an Army statement said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier on Friday that “when we have updates on the exact individuals who were involved in the collision, including the air traffic controller, also the pilots of the helicopter and others, we will confirm those”. Trump has suggested, without evidence, the deadly midair collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s efforts to hire a more diverse workforce. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, while at the White House speaking about the ****** on Thursday, also took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion in the military and government. Camera IconAndrew Eaves was among the ****** Hawk pilots who died in the ******. Credit: Facebook It is standard procedure for the Pentagon to release names of troops killed 24 hours after family members are notified. That included during US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. There have already been conspiracy theories circulating online about the identity of the soldiers. Viral posts falsely identified Jo Ellis, a transgender pilot with the Virginia National Guard, as one of the crew members of the helicopter. “There were no Virginia National Guard personnel on board the ****** Hawk that collided with the jetliner Wednesday evening,” a Virginia National Guard spokesperson told Reuters. The helicopter was from the 12th Aviation Battalion, which is based at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. The unit is responsible for helicopter flights in the US capital area and can be used to carry senior US government officials. Trump said on Friday the Army ****** Hawk helicopter was flying too high at the time of the accident, in what appeared to be a major disclosure about the investigation. With AAP. Source link #American #Airlines #****** #Donald #Trump #army #chopper #high #soldiers #named Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

CNN obtains videos showing new angles of DC plane ****** CNN obtains videos showing new angles of DC plane ****** Two videos obtained by CNN show new angles on Wednesday night’s midair collision above Washington DC. In the videos both aircraft can clearly be seen flying towards each other, then exploding and falling into the river after the fatal explosion. The cause of the ****** remains under investigation. Source link #CNN #obtains #videos #showing #angles #plane #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]