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New Matildas doco sheds light on game-changing 2010 win New Matildas doco sheds light on game-changing 2010 win Kyah Simon and Melissa Barbieri will never forget the moment they made *********** football history. Now, they can’t wait for everyone new to the Matildas to learn about it too. Football Australia is releasing a documentary on Friday to commemorate 15 years to the day since the breakthrough 2010 Women’s Asian Cup triumph in China. The Matildas beat powerhouse Japan 1-0 in the semi-final, qualifying for the women’s World Cup, before facing North Korea in the decider. Just 19 minutes in, a 16-year-old Sam Kerr scored the opener in Chengdu. North Korea responded through Jo Yun-mi in the 73rd minute and the game dragged through additional time, then into penalties. Barbieri, watched Yun Song-mi put North Korea’s second penalty wide of her left goal post, and her teammates keep sinking spot-kicks. Simon, who scored the decisive fifth penalty, remembers the monsoon-like conditions and a pitch that resembled a cow paddock. “Walking out, my boots each felt a kilo or two heavier just by the amount of water that was soaked up in my socks,” Simon told AAP. “I remember standing on halfway with the other girls and keeping my focus on my penalty. “I just stuck to my guns and kept my focus as I walked up to the spot. It felt like the longest walk in history. “But when I finally got there, went through my processes, and was really pleased that I could hit it as sweet as I did. “Just that pure elation and joy, when seeing the ball ripple in the back of the net, and all the water spray off it, and just turning around and seeing all the girls run towards me was just an amazing feeling. “I don’t think I realised probably the enormity of us winning it, which probably worked in my favour.” Barbieri remembers two cameras flashing at the team’s arrival back in Australia, then having to ring news organisations herself to get more coverage. “I thought it was a lot of media, being 18,” Simon says with a laugh. “Whereas, if you asked me about now, if we won the Asian Cup, and there was that response, I’d be thinking: ‘that’s appalling’.” Kerr, Tameka Yallop, Simon, Barbieri and Aivi Luik are the only active players left from that squad ahead of next March’s Asian Cup on home soil. “Re-living the 15-year anniversary this year, in the preparation for the tournament next year, it builds a lot of hype,” Simon said. “It also touches on the history of the tournament, what we have done previously. “Hopefully we can do that again next year here on home soil, with obviously a much ******* reception than we had in that final in front of 1200 people in the crowd in China 15 years ago.” But first, Barbieri and Simon and their teammates of 2010 will take a moment to reflect. “Us as players have never seen ourselves on a screen, And that is really, really important for us to relive and and to remember,” Barbieri said. “Because everything about a footballer is about ‘what’s next, what do I need to do? What’s my goal?’. “And very rarely do we get a chance to look back and say, ‘Hey, we did some pretty special stuff.'” Source link #Matildas #doco #sheds #light #gamechanging #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Magnet Floating in a Superconductive Chamber Could Change Physics Forever A Magnet Floating in a Superconductive Chamber Could Change Physics Forever Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Dark matter is thought to make up a little over a quarter of the universe, but it has never actually been detected. Researchers repurposed an experiment originally intended to detect gravity, which involved a floating magnet in a superconductive trap, predicting that gravity exerted by dark matter would interact with the magnet. The experiment is now being upgraded from a gravity detector to a dark matter detector, so expect version 2.0 soon. What we think of as ‘the unknown’ isn’t always some hypothetical wormhole or alternate dimension. A lot of times, the ‘unknown’ is something real, but whose existence is impossible to prove even with the most advanced technology. We’re talking about dark matter, which remains infamously elusive. From huge, hypersensitive underground detectors to the search for bizarre signatures in comic rays, it seems we have tried everything within our current capacity to directly observe even one particle of dark matter. But we do know a few things about this mystery matter—namely, that it exerts gravity, and therefore (supposedly) has mass. When gravitational forces exerted by bodies in space are beyond what is expected, dark matter is the explanation (but never the evidence). Maybe, however, dark matter could make its presence known another way. Astroparticle physicist Christopher Tunnell, of Rice University in Houston, saw an alternative method of detecting ultralight dark matter by repurposing what was originally a precise method of measuring gravity. This method uses a magnet floating in a chamber made of superconductive material. When cooled enough to transition to a state in which they can conduct electricity without resistance, superconductors expel magnetic fields and therefore repel magnets. This explains why a magnet in the middle of a superconductive trap will float right in the middle. It is being repelled in every direction, and there is nowhere else it can possibly go. Tunnell and his research team predicted that dark matter could be detected this way because of its quantum nature, meaning that it is thought to behave as both a particle and a wave. Dark matter can only interact with baryonic (normal) matter through gravity. If any dark matter came close to the levitating magnet—whether it behaved like a particle meandering around or a wave flowing through—the force of gravity it exerted should give the magnet an almost negligible shake. A quantum device known as a SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) was used to detect any shifting of magnetic fields that would happen if gravity from an unseen source interacted with the magnet. “We detect the motion of the particle using a superconducting pick-up loop at the top of the trap,” Tunnell said in a study recently published in Physical Review Letters. “The motion of the magnet induces a change in flux in the loop, causing a superconducting current to run in the circuit.” Spoiler alert: dark matter has not been detected with this method so far. But it has potential. Tunnell plans to update the experiment and optimize it specifically for detecting dark matter instead of gravity. Some of the changes that could make it more sensitive include maximizing sensitivity to mass while reducing noise, using a heavier magnet, reducing vibrations in the trap, and upgrading the SQUID so it can more accurately detect changes in the magnetic field. This new proposed experiment will be named POLONAISE, after a Polish dance Tunnell and a colleague were doing to keep warm at an outdoor climate protest. “Our result highlights the promise of this quantum sensing technology in the hunt for dark matter,” he said. “We hope that it fuels initiatives in advancing experimental designs of magnetically levitated setups for astroparticle physics.” You Might Also Like Source link #Magnet #Floating #Superconductive #Chamber #Change #Physics Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tariffs are affecting business travel, but there could be an upside Tariffs are affecting business travel, but there could be an upside Optimism in the global business travel sector has dropped by more than half this year, according to a report published by the Global Business Travel Association. Positive sentiment fell from 67% in November 2024 to 31% in April 2025, according to the report which surveyed more than 900 business travel professionals on the affect of tariffs, tightened border policies and other U.S. government policies announced this year. More than one in four respondents in Canada, the United States and Europe said they felt “pessimistic” or “very pessimistic” about industry outlook this year. However, 40% of those surveyed said they felt neither positive nor negative. “Since I have been in my role for four years, I haven’t seen this high of a level of uncertainty,” Suzanne Neufang, the association’s CEO, told CNBC Travel Tuesday. The survey showed nearly 30% of business travel buyers anticipate their companies will reduce employee trips this year, while some 20% said they weren’t sure, it showed. “They’re not even confident enough to be able to say things will be fine or things won’t be fine,” she said. Some 27% of respondents also said they expect business travel spending to decrease as well. Long-term concerns A third of business travel buyers said their companies have either changed, or are considering changing, policies regarding travel to or from the United States, the report showed. Some 6% said their companies had relocated events from the U.S. to another country. “From an APAC perspective, and certainly from a European perspective, maybe even LATAM, there’s the opportunity to be the source of where these meetings take place,” Neufang said. “There are many other opportunities to be a winner in this trade game.” Business travel professionals expressed several concerns about the potential for the long-term impact caused by decisions of the Trump Administration this year, led by worries over business travel costs (54%) and problems processing visas (46%). Global airfares, however, are slightly down — about $17, or 2.2% year-to-date — according to the travel data company FCM Consulting. Not all ‘doom and gloom’ Nevertheless, the global business travel market is still on track to top $1.6 trillion by the end of 2025, Neufang said. However, she said that’s only “if the last 100 days don’t impact negatively everywhere.” By 2028, the Global Business Travel Association expects, that number will cross the $2 trillion mark, she said. She noted that while business travel volumes haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, business travel spending fully recovered in 2024, partly as a result of inflation. But she said the trade war initiated by the Trump Administration could spell a bout of new business trips. “During times of trade wars, business travel may actually increase for at least a ******* of time — for new partners to be found [and] new markets to be built,” she said. “You lose a customer, you need to find another one. So I think that perspective doesn’t mean all doom and gloom for us.” However, if tariffs remain elevated, “There will definitely be an impact to U.S. travel … But I think Europe, Asia, Europe to Asia, Asia to Europe. I think anywhere to Africa, all of those are probably fine.” Leisure travel to the United States has fallen in 2025. International visitor spending is projected to drop 4.7% from 2024, representing some $8.5 billion for the U.S. travel industry, in a year revenues were once widely expected to grow. — CNBC’s Bella Stoddart contributed to this report. Source link #Tariffs #affecting #business #travel #upside Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Musk is gone. But DOGE staffers are still trying to cut through agencies. – Politico Musk is gone. But DOGE staffers are still trying to cut through agencies. – Politico Musk is gone. But DOGE staffers are still trying to cut through agencies. PoliticoElon Musk is not leaving Washington quietly Yahoo FinanceTrump to Hold Press Conference With Elon Musk as He Departs DOGE Bloomberg.comJohnson defends reconciliation bill from Musk’s criticism: ‘It can be big and beautiful’ PoliticoWhat’s next for DOGE after Elon Musk’s departure? ‘Only just begun’ Fox News Source link #Musk #DOGE #staffers #cut #agencies #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** official says it rejects new US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel ****** official says it rejects new US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel Rushdi Abualouf Gaza correspondent Reuters Israel resumed its military offensive against ****** in Gaza in mid-March following the collapse of a two-month ceasefire A senior ****** official has told the BBC the ************ armed group will reject the latest US proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The White House said on Thursday that Israel had “signed off” on US envoy Steve Witkoff’s plan and that it was waiting for a formal response from ******. Israeli media cited Israeli officials as saying it would see ****** hand over 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 dead hostages in two phases in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of ************ prisoners in Israeli jails. The ****** official said the proposal did not satisfy core demands, including an end to the war, and that it would respond in due course. The Israeli government has not commented, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told hostages’ families on Thursday that he accepted Witkoff’s plan. Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza and resumed its military offensive against ****** on 18 March following the collapse of a two-month ceasefire brokered by the US, Qatar and Egypt. It said it wanted to put pressure on ****** to release the 58 hostages it is still holding, at least 20 of whom are believed to be alive. On 19 May, the Israeli military launched an expanded offensive that Netanyahu said would see troops “take control of all areas” of Gaza. The next day, he said Israel would also ease the blockade and allow a “basic” amount of food into Gaza to prevent a famine. Almost 4,000 people have been killed in Gaza over the past 10 weeks, according to the territory’s ******-run health ministry. The UN says another 600,000 people have been displaced again by Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders, and a report by the UN-backed IPC warns that about 500,000 people face catastrophic levels of hunger in the coming months. At a news conference in Washington DC on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked whether she could confirm a report by Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV that Israel and ****** had agreed a new ceasefire deal. “I can confirm that Special Envoy Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to ****** that Israel backed and supported. Israel signed off on this proposal before it was sent to ******,” she said. “I can also confirm that those discussions are continuing, and we hope that a ceasefire in Gaza will take place so we can return all of the hostages home,” she added. However, a senior ****** official later said the deal contradicted previous discussions between the group’s negotiators and Witkoff. The official told the BBC that the offer did not include guarantees the temporary truce would lead to a permanent ceasefire, nor a return to the humanitarian protocol that allowed hundreds of trucks of aid into Gaza daily during the last ceasefire. Nevertheless, he said ****** remained in contact with the mediators and would submit its written response in due course. ‘World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza’, UN official tells BBC Earlier, Israel’s Channel 12 TV reported the Netanyahu told hostages’ families at a meeting: “We agree to accept the latest Witkoff plan that was conveyed to us tonight. ****** has not yet responded. We do not believe ****** will release the last hostage, and we will not leave the Strip until all the hostages are in our hands.” His office later issued a statement accusing one of the channel’s reporters of trying to “smuggle” a recording device into the room where the meeting took place. But it did not deny that he had agreed to the US proposal. Netanyahu has previously said that Israel will end the war only when all the hostages are released, ****** is either destroyed or disarmed, and its leaders have been sent into exile. ****** has said it is ready to return all of those held captive, in exchange for a complete end to hostilities and full Israeli pull-out from Gaza. Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza in response ******’ cross-border attack on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. Another four people, two of them dead, were already being held captive in Gaza before the conflict. So far, Israel has secured the return of 197 hostages, 148 of them alive, mostly through two temporary ceasefire deals with ******. At least 54,249 people have been killed in Gaza during the war, including 3,986 since Israel resumed its offensive, according to the territory’s health ministry. On Thursday, at least 54 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to the ******-run Civil Defence agency. They included 23 people who died when a home in the central Bureij area was hit, it said. The Israeli military said it had struck “dozens of terror targets” over the past day. Source link #****** #official #rejects #Gaza #ceasefire #plan #backed #Israel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, but he wants to have one final hurrah against the British and Irish Lions later this month. Carter told his Western Force teammates of his decision to hang up the boots prior to last week’s golden-point loss to the NSW Waratahs. But the 35-year-old has one more game left in him – with Carter keen to line up for the Force in the June 28 showdown with the British and Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. “I’m really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month,” Carter said in a statement. “I think the British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. “After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us.” Carter called time following a brilliant playing career that saw him earn 16 caps for the Wallabies, including being part of the side’s 2015 World Cup squad. The towering lock played 132 Super Rugby games after debuting for the ACT Brumbies in 2011. He played 122 times for the Brumbies (2011-2019) and added another 10 caps at the Force since joining them in 2024. During his time at the Brumbies, Carter was a club co-captain, won the side’s best forward award and earned Rugby Australia’s Academic Achievement Award in 2018. Carter also spent five years in Europe with Ulster (2019-2023) and Leicester Tigers (2023-2024) between his Super Rugby stints. The father of two said it was the right time to retire. “I’ve come to a point where I feel ready to step away from rugby after 14 years in the professional game,” he said. “One of the big highlights for me was making my debut for the Wallabies in 2014, something I had dreamed of since I was a kid.” Source link #Retiring #exWallabies #lock #eager #hurrah Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Videos show man assaulting TSA agents, passenger at Miami International Airport Videos show man assaulting TSA agents, passenger at Miami International Airport Videos show man assaulting TSA agents, passenger at Miami International Airport Source link #Videos #show #man #assaulting #TSA #agents #passenger #Miami #International #Airport Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Snag The Super Mario Comic Collection For Less Than 10 Bucks Snag The Super Mario Comic Collection For Less Than 10 Bucks The delightful Super Mario Adventures comic collection is on ***** for only $9.47 (was $17) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen in years. The 112-page paperback is filled with full-color artwork and a glossy cover featuring Mario and Luigi on the front and Bowser in his Koopa Clown Car, microphone in hand, singing about Princess Toadstool long before he composed his smash-hit ballad “Peaches.” Inspired by classic Mario platformers for the NES and SNES, namely Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, all 13 of the comics in this collection originally appeared in Nintendo Power in 1992-93. $9.47 (was $17) Viz Media acquired the rights to some of the Nintendo Power Mario comics and packaged them as a trade paperback in 2016. And just like the original run, Super Mario Adventures has proven to be quite popular. It has received at least 14 printings over the past eight-plus years. The first 12 chapters form a graphic novel centered around–you guessed it–Bowser’s quest to marry Princess Toadstool (Peach) and rule the Mushroom Kingdom. Since these comics were written by Kentaro Takehuma in the early ’90s, Bowser is aided by his seven children, the Koopalings. These days, Bowser Jr., who didn’t make his first appearance until 2002 in Super Mario Sunshine, is King Koopa’s only child; Roy, Morton, Lemmy, and the rest of their siblings are just seven of his minions. There’s a bonus 13th chapter called Mario vs. Wario. Based on Super Mario Land 2, this entertaining side story follows Wario’s quest for revenge stemming from a childhood grudge with Mario. A cool aspect of this comic is that Mario encounters several bosses that only ever appeared in Mario Land 2 on Game Boy, including the Three Little Pigheads, a sewer rat, and an octopus. Like most things related to Super Mario, these comics were written for young readers, but adults who read Nintendo Power as kids and love classic Mario games will likely appreciate the charmingly nostalgic illustrations by Charlie Nozawa. Nintendo Power also published comics based on other iconic franchises and games, including The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The 12-part graphic novel originally appeared in the magazine in 1992. Just like Super Mario Adventures, Viz Media reprinted the series in trade paperback. A Link to the Past’s graphic novel adaptation remains in print a decade after its initial publication. The 196-page, full-color paperback is available for $16.89 (was $20) at Amazon. Both franchises have received manga adaptations, too. Most of Mario’s manga series hasn’t been translated to English, but you can give the zany series a try by picking up Super Mario Manga Mania. This 160-page paperback includes an assortment of chapters from the long-running Super Mario-kun series. Zelda fans have a lot more manga to choose from. The original 10-volume Zelda manga features adaptations of a handful of Link’s adventures. You can get the complete Legend of Zelda Manga Box Set in trade paperback for $51 (was $105) at Amazon. Viz Media also published premium Legendary Editions, which are collected in a $72 (was $125) box set styled as a treasure chest. And if you love Zelda: Twilight Princess, the manga reimagining was collected in an 11-volume, 2,000-plus page box set last fall. Source link #Snag #Super #Mario #Comic #Collection #Bucks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Reds Trade Alexis Díaz To Dodgers – MLB Trade Rumors Reds Trade Alexis Díaz To Dodgers – MLB Trade Rumors Reds Trade Alexis Díaz To Dodgers MLB Trade RumorsDodgers-Reds trade: Former All-Star closer Díaz heading to LA MLB.comDodgers trade for struggling Reds reliever Alexis Diaz to help ailing bullpen Yahoo SportsDodgers Acquire Former All-Star Pitcher in Trade With Reds Sports IllustratedReds planning to trade Díaz after underwhelming season FOX19 | Cincinnati Source link #Reds #Trade #Alexis #Díaz #Dodgers #MLB #Trade #Rumors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What does court ruling mean for Trump’s tariff agenda? What does court ruling mean for Trump’s tariff agenda? Ben Chu Policy and analysis correspondent, BBC Verify Getty Images The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court ruled IEEPA did not give the president the authority to impose certain tariffs. This affects the “fentanyl” tariffs imposed by the White House on Canada, Mexico, China since Trump returned to the White House. These tariffs were brought in to curb smuggling of the ********* into the US. It also affects the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs announced on 2 April, including the universal 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the US. However, the ruling does not affect the Trump administration’s 25% “sectoral” tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and also his 25% additional tariffs on cars and car part imports, as these were implemented under a different legal justification. A US federal appeals court decided on Thursday night that Trump’s global tariffs can temporarily stay in place while it considers the White House’s appeal against the trade court’s judgement – but the future of the President’s tariff agenda remains in the balance. How much impact could this have on US trade? Data from US Customs shows the amount of revenue collected in the 2025 financial year to date (ie between 1 October 2024 and 30 April) under various tariffs. The data gives an approximate sense of the proportion of tariffs struck down and unaffected by the trade court’s ruling. It shows the tariffs imposed under IEEPA on China, Mexico and Canada in relation to the fentanyl smuggling had brought in $11.8bn (£8.7bn) since February 2025. The 10% reciprocal tariffs – also justified under IEEPA – implemented in April had brought in $1.2bn (£890m). On the other side of the ledger, the tariffs on metals and car parts – which are unaffected by this ruling – brought in around $3.3bn (£2.4bn), based on rounded figures. And the biggest source of tariff revenue for the US in the ******* was from tariffs imposed on China dating back to Trump’s first term in office, which raised $23.4bn (£17.3bn). These are also not affected by the court ruling, as they were not justified by IEEPA. However, this is a backward looking picture – and the new tariffs were expected to raise considerably more revenue over a full financial year. Analysts at the investment bank Goldman Sachs have estimated that the tariffs the trade court has struck down were likely to have raised almost $200bn (£148bn) on an annual basis. In terms of the overall impact on Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, the consultancy Capital Economics estimates the court ruling would reduce the US’s average external tariff this year from 15% to 6.5%. This would still be a considerable increase on the 2.5% level of 2024 and would be the highest since 1970. Yet 15% would have been the highest since the late 1930s. What does this mean for any trade deals? Trump had been using his tariffs as negotiating leverage in talks with countries hit by his 2 April tariffs. Some analysts believe this trade court ruling will mean countries will now be less likely to rush to secure deals with the US. The European Union (EU) intensified negotiations with the White House last weekend after Trump threatened to increase the tariff on the bloc to 50% under IEEPA. The EU – and others, such as Japan and Australia – might now judge it would be more prudent to wait to see what happens to the White House’s appeal against the trade court ruling before making any trade concessions to the US to secure a deal. What does it mean for global trade? The response of stock markets around the world to the trade court ruling on Wednesday suggested it would be positive. But it also means greater uncertainty. Some analysts say Trump could attempt to reimpose the tariffs under different legal justifications. For instance, Trump could attempt to re-implement the tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which empowers the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to address foreign practices that violate trade agreements or are deemed “discriminatory”. And Trump has also threatened other sectoral tariffs, including on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Those could still go into effect if they are not justified by IEEPA. Last month the World Trade Organization (WTO) said that the outlook for global trade had “deteriorated sharply” due to Trump’s tariffs. The WTO said it expected global merchandise trade to decline by 0.2% in 2025 as a result, having previously projected it would grow by 2.7 per cent this year. The trade court ruling – if it holds – might help global trade perform somewhat better than this. But the dampening impact of uncertainty regarding whether US tariffs will materialise or not remains. The bottom line is that many economists think trade will still be very badly affected this year. “Trump’s trade war is not over – not by a long shot,” is the verdict of Grace Fan of the consultancy TS Lombard. Source link #court #ruling #Trumps #tariff #agenda Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Woman charged, four men hospitalised after alleged stabbing rampage in regional Victoria Woman charged, four men hospitalised after alleged stabbing rampage in regional Victoria A woman has been charged after she allegedly went on a stabbing spree in a regional Victorian town, attacking four men who were all left hospitalised. The 24-year-old Ravenhall woman’s rampage allegedly began at a supermarket on Nicholson St in Bairnsdale at about 9:50pm on Thursday. Camera IconFour men were hospitalised following an alleged ‘stabbing spree’ in regional Victorian. NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty Credit: News Corp Australia Investigators received reports that a woman in her 20s was behaving erratically and approaching people in the shop. It is alleged she advanced towards a male staff member and stabbed him in the stomach before fleeing the store. The 45-year old man was rushed to hospital and remains in a serious condition. The woman then made her way to a nearby fast-food store, where she approached a 21-year-old man sitting in his car and demanded that he give her a lift. An altercation ensued in the car park, and the man was also allegedly slashed, receiving a minor laceration to his stomach. Police believe the woman then walked to a nearby hotel on Macleod St, where she allegedly assaulted a 52-year-old, striking him on the arm. The woman’s alleged fourth and final victim was stabbed in the shoulder, as their paths crossed while she headed towards Bairnsdale Train Station. Camera IconAll four alleged victims were rushed to hospital. NewsWire/Nadir Kinani Credit: News Corp Australia All men were rushed to hospital, and with the exception of the first victim who remains in a serious condition, were treated for minor injuries and have since been released. The woman was swiftly arrested by police and charged with intentionally cause injury and recklessly cause injury. She will appear before Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Anyone who witnessed the event or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Source link #Woman #charged #men #hospitalised #alleged #stabbing #rampage #regional #Victoria Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Originally appeared on E! Online Julie Chrisley is making some changes after regaining her freedom. One day after her release from prison, the Chrisley Knows Best star stepped out in Nashville, Tenn., sporting a drastically different look from before she began serving her sentence in 2023. During a trip to a local butcher shop May 29, the matriarch’s signature blonde locks were long gone as she debuted a shoulder-length brunette hairstyle with gray roots, as seen in a photo obtained by Fox News Digital. She donned a beige top as she smiled on her way out of the store. Julie, 52, as well as her husband Todd Chrisley, 56, were granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump May 27 after serving over two years in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion. She was subsequently released from a federal prison in Lexington, Ky., May 28, while Todd was released from custody in Pensacola, Fla., the same day. For more on Julie and Todd’s legal case, keep reading. More from E! Online Prior to the pardon being issued, the couple—who wed in 1996—were set to remain behind bars for several years. Julie was scheduled for release in January 2028, while Todd’s incarceration was due to continue through April 2032. In the wake of Trump’s clemency, Todd and Julie’s children have expressed their gratitude for the move, with their daughter Savannah Chrisley remarking that her parents “get to start their lives over.” Kat Ramirez for FOX News Digital “I still don’t believe it’s real,” the 27-year-old said in an Instagram video May 27. “I’m freaking out.” Her brother Chase Chrisley, 28, later shared that he was “grateful to God and extremely grateful to President Trump” for the pardon. “I’m beyond thankful to finally have my parents back home,” he said in a statement to E! News, “and my family together again!” Meanwhile, Todd’s estranged kids Lindsie Chrisley and Kyle Chrisley, whom he shares with ex-wife Teresa Terry, have also reacted to the development. While Lindsie, 35, shared a brief, uplifting social media message, Kyle, 33, described feeling “ecstatic” about his dad’s release and was hopeful for a fresh start. “I know they can’t wait to get home and just be with family,” he exclusively told E! News, “and I’m going to remain hopeful that another reconciliation is possible.” For more on Julie and Todd’s legal case, keep reading. Indicted on Tax Evasion and Other Charges Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted on 12 counts by a federal grand jury in Atlanta in August 2019 on charges included wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to a document obtained by NBC News. Prosecutors claimed fraud began in the mid-aughts—inclusive of evading nearly $2 million in state taxes between 2008 and 2016 and hiding over $1 million dollars from the IRS. The day before the indictment was issued, Todd maintained he and his wife were innocent, and instead said a trusted employee had been stealing from and blackmailing the couple. “We have nothing to hide and have done nothing to be ashamed of,” he wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “Not only do we know we’ve done nothing wrong, but we’ve got a ton of hard evidence and bunch of corroborating witnesses that proves it.” Todd and Julie Found Guilty It wasn’t until three years later that the Chrisley Knows Best stars went to trial. Following three weeks of testimonies, the pair, who had pleaded not guilty, were convicted on all counts of tax evasion and bank fraud on June 7, 2022. The U.S. attorney’s office had alleged the duo and their accountant Peter Tarantino—who stood trial with them—conspired to defraud banks out of more than $30 million over the course of a decade. “As today’s outcome shows, when you lie, cheat and steal, justice is blind as to your fame, your fortune, and your position,” Keri Farley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, said in a June 2022 statement. “In the end, when driven by greed, the verdict of guilty on all counts for these three defendants proves once again that financial crimes do not pay.” Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison Five months later, the Northern District of Georgia sentenced Todd to 12 years behind bars and Julie to seven years. (Peter was sentenced to three years in prison.) “Over the course of a decade, the defendants defrauded banks out of tens of millions of dollars while evading payment of their federal income taxes,” U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said in a November 2022 statement. “Their lengthy sentences reflect the magnitude of their criminal scheme and should serve as a warning to others tempted to exploit our nation’s community banking system for unlawful personal gain.” However, Julie and Todd’s respective sentences were shortened in September 2023—with Julie scheduled to be released a year and three months earlier, and Todd two years earlier than his originally scheduled 2035 release. “Without a doubt, Todd and Julie are model incarcerated individuals who received exorbitant sentences,” Jay Surgent, the pair’s attorney, told Insider in September 2023. “I believe Todd is down to 10 years and Julie is now at five years.” Starting Their Sentences The couple started their respective prison sentences in January 2023, with Todd serving his time at Federal Correctional Institution (FPI) Pensacola in Florida and Julie at a different federal prison in Lexington, Kentucky. No Contact Six months after Julie and Todd reported to their respective prisons, their daughter Savannah Chrisley shared insight into how the duo were doing, revealing that her parents did not have contact during their time behind bars. “195 days without a word to each other…” she wrote in an August 2023 Instagram story. “My heart is breaking…Please help to bring justice!” She also pushed back at rumors about their time in prison. “It’s hilarious because one of them was like, ‘Oh, he’s let himself go,'” she said on her Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast. “First off, news flash, they don’t sell hair color in commissary. So of course his hair is gray! But, you know what, I would tell him today, if he was out, keep it that way. Like, it looks good! He’s got a great prison barber.” Todd Details Filthy Prison Conditions However, Todd spoke out from behind bars about the mistreatment he faced at the federal prison camp in Pensacola, Fla. “The food is dated,” he said in a phone interview on a December 2023 episode of Cuomo. “It’s a year past expiration.” “You’ve got rats, you’ve got squirrels in the storage facility where the food is,” he continued. “They just covered it up with plastic and then tore the ceiling out because of all the ****** mold and found a dead cat in the ceiling, and it dropped down on the top of the food.” Beyond the horrors in the cafeteria, he alleged that someone also attempted to extort his family members. “There was a photograph taken of me while I was sleeping and sent to my daughter,” he noted, “asking for $2,600 dollars a month for my protection.” Savannah Chrisley Speaks Out Savannah, who has custody of younger siblings Grayson and Chloe amid her parents’ sentences, has explained how their convictions and their lack of contact with one another has weighed on her. “The last time they spoke was the morning they went into federal prison,” she shared with E! News March 2024, alleging that there’s “a lot of retaliation going on against my father for how outspoken we’ve been about conditions.” In fact, she alleged that prison officials had been “blocking a lot of his emails correspondence to my mom.” And while not wanting to make the experience about herself, she admitted that it was overwhelming at times. “What’s tough for me is how Mom and Dad have that feeling that life is just continuing to move on without them,” Savannah explained on her podcast Unlocked in April 2024. “In a way, I have that feeling with people in my life because it’s like they just continue on living their lives.” “I’m still sitting here struggling to catch my breath,” she continued. “Whether it’s financially with the kids, trying to parent, me in a relationship.” Julie’s Prison Sentence Overturned Julie’s seven-year prison sentence was overturned June 2024 following a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Although the panel upheld her convictions, the court ruled the judge in the 2022 trial miscalculated the reality star’s sentence. “The district court did not identify the evidence it relied on to hold Julie accountable for losses incurred before 2007, and we cannot independently find it in the record,” the judges stated in their ruling. “So we vacate Julie’s sentence and remand solely for the district court to make the factual findings and calculations necessary to determine loss, restitution, and forfeiture as to Julie and to resentence her accordingly.” Her case was handed to a lower court to determine how her sentencing would be adjusted while Todd’s sentencing remained unaffected. A Tearful Apology Three months after her prison sentence was overturned, an Atlanta court ultimately upheld Julie’s previous seven-year prison sentence. And she made a tearful apology—both to her children and the court. “I would like to say I’ve had years to think about what I’ve wanted to say and I’m sorry for my actions and situations that let us to where we are today,” Julie said before the court, per People, during the Sept. 25 hearing. “I’ve had 20 months in prison, but it has been much more leading up to the trial and I apologize for my actions that led to where we are today,” “I have done everything I can do to get closer to my family. I’ve taken tests for new skills, such as driving a forklift and serving food in proper ways,” she continued, “this has been the most difficult part of my life. I can’t ever repay my children for what they’ve had to go through and for that, I am so sorry,” she added. President Donald Trump Pardons the Chrisleys The Chrisleys are heading home. They received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, he told Savannah in a phone call May 27, 2025. “For the past two and a half years, I’ve done everything in my power to fight for my parents’ freedom and bring them home,” Savannah said in a statement to E! News. “This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family.” They were both released on May 28, 2025. Source link #Julie #Chrisley #Unrecognizable #Photo #Prison Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tariffs are on for now thanks to appeals court in win for Trump – The Washington Post Tariffs are on for now thanks to appeals court in win for Trump – The Washington Post Tariffs are on for now thanks to appeals court in win for Trump The Washington PostTrump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules BBCStock market today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 rise as investors cheer Nvidia earnings, weigh tariff legal whiplash Yahoo FinanceTrump Tariffs Blocked by U.S. Court of International Trade The New York TimesTrump news at a glance: tariffs reinstated, for now, after rollercoaster of court decisions The Guardian Source link #Tariffs #appeals #court #win #Trump #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Luke Humphries: Premier League Darts winner on personal struggles, Phil Taylor’s advice and Luke Littler Luke Humphries: Premier League Darts winner on personal struggles, Phil Taylor’s advice and Luke Littler Victory was also payback for Humphries after he lost last year’s final to Littler as their rivalry continues to grow. Since first playing each other in the 2024 World Championship final, the pair have faced off a further 22 times with Littler claiming 13 wins to Humphries’ 10. They are the two top-ranked players in the world and over the past 18 months, that has been abundantly clear. When they are on top form, it feels as if the other is the only player who can live with them. Add in the consistency with which they are able to reach that level and it is little wonder the Littler-Humphries rivalry is being talked about as one that could dominate darts for years to come. “These two could have darts sewn up,” Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle said. “They are going to be the mainstay of the darting world. Others are going to have to play really well to get the better of these two. “If they have that hunger for four, five, six or even 10 years then someone is going to have to step up.” Asked if he felt that he and Littler would be fighting it out at the top for the next 10 or 15 years, Humphries was less convinced. “The problem is, there’s always another person who comes around the corner,” he said. “In five years’ time there could be about 10 players who are as good as me and Luke and it could be a battle between us all. “I’d love to say over the next 10 years we’ll battle it out in many finals – and we probably will – but they’ll probably be a lot of other names involved with us.” For the time being, though, Humphries and Littler have put some distance between themselves and the chasing pack. But even after 23 matches against each other in such a short space of time, there is no sign of familiarity breeding contempt just yet. “I love him. I think he’s a good kid,” Humphries said of his teenage competitor. “He’s a close friend of mine in darts. He’ll probably win much more than I’ll ever win in my career because he’s young and he’s a great talent. “I’m just happy when I nab one here and there. I said to him on the stage, I’m really happy to win this but I’m sure he’ll get me back plenty of times in the future. “It’s just another final in the Luke and Luke saga.” The next stage in the saga will see the rivals become team-mates as they join forces for England at June’s World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt. “I cannot wait,” Littler told Sky Sports. “He won it last year so hopefully he can lead me to victory.” They should form a formidable duo but it is only a matter of time before they will be battling it out again on the oche in a major tournament. And next time it is Littler, rather than Humphries, who might have a bit of revenge on his mind. Source link #Luke #Humphries #Premier #League #Darts #winner #personal #struggles #Phil #Taylors #advice #Luke #Littler Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Manly must overcome grim statistic to beat Broncos Manly must overcome grim statistic to beat Broncos Manly will need to overcome a grim statistic to defeat Brisbane, with the Sea Eagles winless when they are without both Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab. Coach Anthony Seibold confirmed on Friday morning illness had forced Saab into a casualty ward also featuring Trbojevic (quad), Siua Taukeiaho (calf), Jake Trbojevic (concussion) and Taniela Paseka (Achilles). The Sea Eagles will wait until game day to determine whether captain Daly Cherry-Evans backs up from State of Origin duty on Saturday night, with Jake Arthur on stand-by to play halfback. Manly have lost all nine games when both Saab and Trbojevic have not played since winger Saab’s arrival from St George Illawarra in 2021, most recently falling to Cronulla in round six. They lost to Saturday night’s opponent Brisbane without the duo last season before falling to the Sharks in a big round-27 loss. Trbojevic and Saab offer creative flair and pace out wide, the ability to start sets strongly out of yardage and are both aerial targets for Cherry-Evans’ kicks close to the tryline. Clayton Faulalo looks set to replace Saab after originally being listed as 18th player for ninth-placed Manly. “We’ve had a bit of illness go around the group. Unfortunately we lost Benny Trbojevic to illness last week and we’ve lost Saaby to illness this week,” Seibold said. Veteran forward Jake Trbojevic is tracking to return from an extended concussion lay-off to face Newcastle next Thursday and will likely be joined by Saab and Taukeiaho. The Broncos game may be the only one Tom Trbojevic misses, with the fullback set to take on light duties at Friday’s captain’s run as Seibold downplays his latest injury. “If it was a Sunday game (next weekend), it’d be 100 per cent certain that he’d play (against the Knights),” Seibold said. Seibold admitted it had been frustrating for Trbojevic that short-term injuries had impacted his availability for a hot-and-cold Manly side desperately in need of his guidance. The clash with Brisbane looms as especially crucial as Manly hope to bounce back from a demoralising loss to depleted cellar-dwellers Parramatta last week. “As important as this game is, we’re not even halfway through the season yet. That’s why we’ve been conservative with Turbo,” Seibold said. “(The injuries) are frustrating for him because he’s such a good pro. “This is the most minor injury or ******* but we need to look after him.” Seibold heaped praise on Trbojevic’s understudy Lehi Hopoate, who has lined up at fullback four times already this season. “We’re a better side with ‘Turbo’ in, there’s no doubt about that. But Lehi’s been our most consistent player all season,” Seibold said. “Whenever we’ve moved Lehi to fullback, he’s done a really good job.” Source link #Manly #overcome #grim #statistic #beat #Broncos Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Swiss village buried in glacier collapse Swiss village buried in glacier collapse A village in Switzerland was buried in a recent glacier collapse, according to Swiss officials. “Almost the entire Birch Glacier, located above Blatten, collapsed, causing a gigantic landslide,” the government of the canton of Valais said in a Thursday press release translated from French. “At the bottom of the valley, a huge deposit of ice and rock, several dozen meters thick and approximately two kilometers long, buried most of the village of Blatten. The damage is considerable,” the press release continued. The Valais government also said there was a missing person and that numerous “resources have been deployed to deal with this situation.” According to a Swiss tourism website, Blatten is “is the highest village in the Lötschental Valley” and is in southwest Switzerland. “For the time being, given the risks and geological instability, any intervention in the disaster area is impossible. The army stands ready to intervene with water pumps, excavators, and other heavy-duty clearing equipment, as well as lighting equipment. Civil protection has also been mobilized,” Valais said in a later translated press release. Source link #Swiss #village #buried #glacier #collapse Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump administration increases pressure on ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ with public listing – AP News Trump administration increases pressure on ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ with public listing – AP News Trump administration increases pressure on ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ with public listing AP NewsFeds sue four New Jersey Dem mayors for policies blocking immigration enforcement New Jersey MonitorU.S. Sues Four New Jersey Cities Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies The New York TimesMaryland labeled as a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ by the Department of Homeland Security WBFFTrump Administration Publishes List of Sanctuary Cities and States to Target WSJ Source link #Trump #administration #increases #pressure #sanctuary #jurisdictions #public #listing #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

King Charles offers sympathy and praise for Australians hit by devastating NSW floods King Charles offers sympathy and praise for Australians hit by devastating NSW floods King Charles has written a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods in New South Wales, expressing his concern and offering condolences to grieving families. “My wife and I have been so greatly concerned to hear of the widespread and devastating flooding across the New South Wales Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of Australia,” he said. “We can only say that our thoughts are very much with all those who have been affected so badly, especially the family and friends of the five people who tragically lost their lives. We send our special prayers, and the deepest possible sympathy, to all who mourn them.” Camera IconVision of NSW Police Polair aerial flood vision ? Taree Copyright: State of NSW (NSW Police Force) Credit: Unknown/State of NSW (NSW Police Force) He acknowledged the ongoing challenges facing communities, saying, “As the immediate emergency passes, I am only too aware that communities are confronting dreadful, soul-destroying damage to homes, properties and infrastructure, and the loss of precious livelihoods and livestock. “As many hundreds of families have been displaced from their homes, I am deeply conscious that the impact of the crisis will endure for many months.” Camera IconNSW Floods clean-up Credit: NSW Floods clean-up The King also praised those helping with the recovery, stating, “I have the greatest admiration for the emergency services, the volunteers and volunteer organisations, as well as the disaster recovery agencies, who are now gathering to work together and support one another on the long road to recovery. “Above all, I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to all those who, with the indomitable and generous spirit that is so much a part of the *********** character, will bring consolation and practical support to the thousands of people who are in desperate need.” Camera IconKing Charles Camilla Credit: King Charles Camilla Source link #King #Charles #offers #sympathy #praise #Australians #hit #devastating #NSW #floods Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elden Ring Movie Could Reportedly Star This Warfare Actor Elden Ring Movie Could Reportedly Star This Warfare Actor Earlier this month, A24 announced that it will bring Elden Ring to the big screen as a live-action movie. Now, the first actor circling a role in the film is reportedly Kit Connor, who recently had a leading part in A24’s Warfare. As reported by Deadline, Connor has not closed his deal with A24 and it’s unclear how far the negotiations have progressed. If the contract is agreed upon, Connor will reunite with his Warfare director Alex Garland, who is writing and directing Elden Ring. The report notes that scheduling the film to accommodate Connor and Garland may be a challenge, but both of them “want this to happen.” The closest thing that Connor has had to a video game movie in the past is a small part in Ready Player One. He has since gone on to larger roles in Rocketman, The Wild Robot, His Dark Materials, and the Netflx original series Heartstopper. Garland established himself as an author before moving to screenwriting with 28 Days Later, Sunshine, and Dredd. He later broke out a director with Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Civil War. George R.R. Martin–the author of the Song of Ice and Fire novels that inspired Game of Thrones–helped create the lore of Elden Ring. Martin has previously confirmed talk about the Elden Ring movie, but declined to state how involved with it he will be. Elden Ring was released in 2022 to critical acclaim and massive sales, and it will soon be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The first spin-off in the franchise, Elden Ring Nightreign, is out tomorrow, May 30. Source link #Elden #Ring #Movie #Reportedly #Star #Warfare #Actor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Sound of Earth’s Flipping Magnetic Field Is an Unforgettable Horror Sound of Earth’s Flipping Magnetic Field Is an Unforgettable Horror Earth’s magnetic field dramatically flipped roughly 41,000 years ago. We can now experience this epic upheaval, thanks to a clever interpretation of information collected by the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite mission. Combining the satellite data with evidence of magnetic field line movements on Earth, geoscientists mapped the Laschamps event and represented it using natural noises like the creaking of wood and the crashing of colliding rocks. The resulting compilation – unveiled in 2024 by the Technical University of Denmark and the ******* Research Center for Geosciences – is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Generated by the swirling liquid metals in our planet’s core, Earth’s magnetic field reaches tens to hundreds of thousands of kilometers into space, protecting us all by deflecting atmosphere-stripping solar particles. As the iron and nickel inside our planet shift, so does Earth’s magnetic field, meaning the North (and South) Poles are also constantly on the move. Recently, the position of the magnetic North Pole was officially changed, as it continues its shift away from Canada and towards Siberia. In its current orientation, the magnetic field lines form closed loops that are directed south to north above the planet’s surface, and then north to south deep within it. Yet every so often the field randomly flips its polarity. Were this to happen again today, our north-pointing compasses would point to the South Pole. Strength of the magnetic field at Earth’s surface. (ESA) The last such cataclysmic event occurred about 41,000 years ago, leaving a signature in the Laschamps lava flows in France. As the field weakened to only 5 percent of its current strength the reversal process allowed a surpluss of cosmic rays to pass into Earth’s atmosphere. Ice and marine sediment preserve isotopic signatures of this higher-than-normal solar bombardment, with levels of beryllium-10 isotopes doubling during the Laschamps event, according to a study published last year. These altered atoms are formed when cosmic rays react with our atmosphere, ionizing the air and frying the ozone layer. With global climate change being a potential consequence, it’s speculated the extinction of Australia’s megafauna as well as changes in human cave use may have been associated with this event. “Understanding these extreme events is important for their occurrence in the future, space climate predictions, and assessing the effects on the environment and on the Earth system,” ******* Research Center for Geosciences geophysics Sanja Panovska explained at the time. It took 250 years for the Laschamps reversal to take place and it stayed in the unusual orientation for about 440 years. At most, Earth’s magnetic field may have remained at 25 percent of its current strength as the north polarity drifted to the south. Strength of the magnetic field at Earth’s lithosphere. (ESA) Recent magnetic field anomalies like the weakening over the Atlantic ocean have led to questions about an impending reversal today, but recent research suggests these anomalies are not necessarily connected to flipping events. The South Atlantic anomaly is, however, exposing satellites in the area to higher levels of radiation. Since 2013, ESA’s Swarm constellation has been measuring magnetic signals from Earth’s core, mantle, crust, oceans, ionosphere, and magnetosphere so we can better understand our planet’s geomagnetic field and predict its fluctuations. An earlier version of this article was published in October 2024. Related News Source link #Sound #Earths #Flipping #Magnetic #Field #Unforgettable #Horror Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock market today: Live updates Stock market today: Live updates Investor pessimism rebounds and bullishness fades in latest AAII survey Pessimism rebounded in the latest survey of Main Street investors by the American Association of Individual Investors. Bearish opinion toward stocks over the next six months grew to 41.9% this week from 36.7% last week, above its historical average of 31.0% for the 26th time in 28 weeks. Bullish sentiment toward the short-term outlook dropped to 32.9% of poll respondents, down from 37.7% last week and below its historical average of 37.5% for the 16th time in 17 weeks. In a special question, nearly 64% of those surveyed said “tariffs, the economy and/or inflation” are the factor most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks, trailed by corporate earnings (11%), valuations (10%) and monetary policy and interest rates (9%). — Scott Schnipper Inflation data on Friday expected to show Fed’s preferred gauge still above 2% The April index for personal consumption expenditures is expected to show inflation still above 2% when it is released Friday morning. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect PCE to rise 0.1% month over month and 2.2% year over year. For core PCE, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, projections call for a 0.1% monthly increase and 2.6% for the year. Core PCE is the measure of inflation generally favored by the Federal Reserve. Additionally, Vanguard economist Josh Hirt said in a note to keep an eye on potential “upward revisions to January and March PCEs due to [producer price index] revisions of hospitals, physicians, and insurance services.” Gene Goldman, Cetera CIO, told CNBC that he expects a cool inflation reading on Friday but doesn’t think it will generate much market reaction. He said short-term data is noisy and still being impacted by factors like companies trying to front-run the tariffs by importing extra supplies and inventory earlier this year. — Jesse Pound Stocks making the biggest moves after hours Check out some of the companies making headlines in extended trading. Gap — The apparel stock plummeted more than 16% as lackluster second-quarter revenue guidance overshadowed an earnings beat for Q1. Gap expects Q2 revenue to remain about flat year over year. Analysts expected a forecast calling for a slight gain.Costco — The wholesale retailer reported quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, yet shares were little changed. The company earned $4.28 per share on revenue of $63. 2 billion. Analysts expected a profit of $4.24 per share on revenue of $63.19 billion. Same-store sales growth and gross margins were above estimates as well.Dell Technologies — Shares of the technology company gained more than 5% after first-quarter revenue surpassed analyst estimates. Dell reported revenue of $23.38 billion, while analysts polled by LSEG called for $23.14 billion. The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance. Read the full list here. — Brian Evans Stock futures are little changed Stock futures were little changed on Thursday, as investors await more clarity on U.S. trade policy. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 38 points, or 0.09%. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1%, alongside Nasdaq 100 futures. — Brian Evans Source link #Stock #market #today #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Supreme Court limits environmental reviews of infrastructure projects – NPR Supreme Court limits environmental reviews of infrastructure projects – NPR Supreme Court limits environmental reviews of infrastructure projects NPRSupreme Court limits judges’ authority to block infrastructure projects over environmental concerns Fox NewsThe Supreme Court wants to make it easier to build vox.comOpinion | The Supreme Court Gives Permission to Build Under NEPA WSJSupreme Court Curbs Scope of Environmental Reviews The New York Times Source link #Supreme #Court #limits #environmental #reviews #infrastructure #projects #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Weekly quiz: How did this ship end up in a Norwegian garden? Weekly quiz: How did this ship end up in a Norwegian garden? How much attention did you pay to what’s being going on in the world this week? Source link #Weekly #quiz #ship #Norwegian #garden Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former Liberal MP David Honey considering political return in local government as Town of Cottesloe mayor Former Liberal MP David Honey considering political return in local government as Town of Cottesloe mayor Former Liberal MP and one-time leader David Honey is mulling a run for Cottesloe mayor this October, according to reports. Dr Honey’s eight-year parliamentary career ended in March after he had lost a party pre-selection battle to Sandra Brewer, who went on to retain the seat of Cottesloe for the Liberal Party. For the previous four years, Dr Honey had been the party’s sole metropolitan representative and for some time, its parliamentary leader until he relinquished that responsibility to Vasse MP Libby Mettam. “A number of people have asked me or suggested that I should consider running for the mayor’s position,” Dr Honey is reported as saying in the Post newspaper. “I’m considering that. “Before I would actually commit myself, I need to talk to a whole range of people in the community just to see whether there is support.” Cottesloe mayor Lorraine Young, who has spent eight years as an elected representative including the past four as mayor, reportedly has not made up her mind on whether she wants to continue. Deputy mayor Melissa Harkins, told the Post if that were the case she would be keen to step up. Source link #Liberal #David #Honey #political #return #local #government #Town #Cottesloe #mayor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government WASHINGTON (AP) — An information technology specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency was charged Thursday with attempting to transmit classified information to a representative of a foreign government, the Justice Department said. Prosecutors say Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested at a location where he had arranged to deposit sensitive records to a person he thought was an official of a foreign government, but who was actually an undercover FBI agent. The identity of the country Laatsch thought he was in communication with was not disclosed, but the Justice Department described it as a friendly, or allied, nation. It was not immediately clear if Laatsch, who was set to make a court appearance Friday, had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf. The Justice Department said its investigation into Laatsch began in March after officials received a tip that he had offered to provide classified information to another nation. Laatsch wrote in his email that he “did not agree or align with the values of this administration” and was willing to transmit sensitive materials, including intelligence documents, to which he had access, prosecutors said. An undercover agent got in touch with Laatsch, who began transcribing classified information to a notepad and made plans to drop off information that the foreign government representative could pick up in a park. At one drop-off this month, prosecutors say, Laatsch left behind a thumb drive containing multiple typed documents marked up to the Secret and Top Secret levels. In return, prosecutors say, Laatsch said that he was interested in obtaining citizenship from that country because he did not anticipate “things here to improve in the long term.” He was arrested Thursday at a prearranged location after making additional plans for a drop-off. ___ Source link #government #employee #charged #give #classified #information #foreign #government Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]