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What to know about ruling to lift Trump pause on certain immigration applications What to know about ruling to lift Trump pause on certain immigration applications What to know about ruling to lift Trump pause on certain immigration applications – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to lift a pause it imposed on various immigration applications, saying it was not in the public interest for hundreds of thousands of immigrants to lose their legal status in the U.S. Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #ruling #lift #Trump #pause #immigration #applications Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stocks that could benefit, according to BofA Stocks that could benefit, according to BofA U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime has rocked international markets in recent weeks, sparking massive selloffs and rallies in stocks across the globe. Certain tariff-sensitive stocks, such as those in the autos, mining and pharmaceuticals sectors, have seen particularly volatile trade. In a Wednesday ruling , however, the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked the Trump administration from imposing his so-called reciprocal tariffs . Still, many experts expect that the government will manage to circumvent the ruling – which it has already appealed against – and forge ahead with its trade policies. One European sector could be poised for upside even if the new import duties are enacted, according to Sebastian Raedler, Bank of America’s head of European equity strategy. “The main contrarian trade right now is to be overweight [on] pharma in Europe,” he told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Thursday. “This is a defensive sector that hasn’t participated at all in the defensive outperformance we saw earlier [this year].” While some sectors typically seen as safe investments amid market turbulence – like utilities – have seen huge gains in Europe this year, the regional Stoxx Pharmaceuticals index has shed almost 5%. Raedler told CNBC that European pharmaceuticals had “collapsed on the basis of … a perfect storm” – but he argued investors had significantly overpriced the risk Trump’s tariffs posed to the sector. ” Novo [Nordisk] collapsed . The [U.S.] dollar was weak. You had the fear of sector-specific tariffs . You had the fear of lower drug prices in the U.S.,” he said. “As a consequence, you now have the lowest valuations since 2009.” However, he said that for the region’s pharma sector to outperform, there needed to be “some form of global growth slowdown.” “So we will see whether the tariffs still come through. If there’s any damage from the tariffs, if there’s any slowdown, pharma is miles away from pricing that,” he said. “Investors have really given up on the sector.” Tariffs aside, Raedler argued that investors were underestimating major industry player Novo Nordisk . “You’re effectively pricing for them not even to get the cash flow from the existing product, let alone any upgrade that they can do in terms of oral product,” he said, referring to the company’s blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy. “You’re basically pricing a scenario where [U.S. competitor] Eli Lilly eats the whole market, and Novo doesn’t get anything.” Copenhagen-listed shares of Novo Nordisk have lost almost 30% of their value since the beginning of the year. ‘Rich pickings’ in Switzerland Elsewhere, Swiss stocks could be well-positioned for upside, Raedler said, noting that the country’s equities were “close to a record low relative to the European market.” This was, in part, because of the country’s large pharmaceuticals industry, he added. “Over the past month, cyclical as well as defensives in Europe are at a 30-year high, that means it’s not just pharma that weighs on the Swiss market. It’s also food and beverages,” he said. “Risk premia are back to the lows, plus you’ve got the idiosyncratic pharma story. So the key question is, [we’ve] had for three years a global cycle that hasn’t slowed. Will you finally get the slowdown? If so, there are very rich pickings in the Swiss market, in pharma and in food and beverage.” Source link #Stocks #benefit #BofA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.K. Weighs Sanctions on 2 Israeli Cabinet Ministers as Gaza Crisis Worsens – The New York Times U.K. Weighs Sanctions on 2 Israeli Cabinet Ministers as Gaza Crisis Worsens – The New York Times U.K. Weighs Sanctions on 2 Israeli Cabinet Ministers as Gaza Crisis Worsens The New York TimesHundreds of writers call for Gaza ceasefire and aid NPRDua Lipa, Gary Lineker, and Benedict Cumberbatch join more than 300 figures urging PM to ‘end *** complicity’ in Gaza Sky NewsHundreds of lawyers call for *** sanctions on Israel over Gaza war BBCZadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’ The Guardian Source link #U.K #Weighs #Sanctions #Israeli #Cabinet #Ministers #Gaza #Crisis #Worsens #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Celebrate Kirby’s 30th Birthday With This Discounted Art Book Exploring The Pink Mascot’s History Celebrate Kirby’s 30th Birthday With This Discounted Art Book Exploring The Pink Mascot’s History This year, everyone’s favorite pink blob, Kirby, is turning 30. He might not be as popular as Mario, but Kirby and his games have nevertheless made a huge impact on the video game industry, especially for 2D platformers. If you’re interested in exploring his three-decade career, you can grab the terrific book Kirby: Art and Style Collection for just $17.48 (was $30) right now through Amazon. The hardcover volume is packed with art, behind-the-scenes development details, and more–and is well worth picking up while it’s over 40% off. $17.48 (was $30) Kirby: Art and Style Collection was originally released in 2020, but considering that Kirby has only made a handful of video game appearances in the last five years, this book is still mostly up to date. Inside, you’ll find a collection of sketches, artwork, Japanese video game box art, and more pulled from the Nintendo archives. There are also exclusive notes from creators and artists who have worked on the Kirby franchise over the decades. Gallery If you’re looking for more Kirby reading material, you can also add Kirby’s manga adventures to your collection, as there are several paperback editions of the little fella’s illustrated journeys. Kirby Manga Mania sees the pink puff team up with friends in this officially licensed series by mangaka Hirokazu Hikawa. Kirby Manga Mania Deals Nintendo Art Book deals If you’re looking to build a grand collection of Nintendo art and lore books, there’s a lot to choose from currently. Over in Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda series has been the focus of multiple books, and most of them are currently on *****, including the Deluxe Edition of The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia for $51.16 (was $90). And with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom getting updates for the Switch 2 on June 5, it’s a good excuse to grab the guidebooks for both games, too. There are also art books for several other Nintendo series worth checking out, including the upcoming Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective launching June 24. The book will cover the visual design of the original Metroid Prime trilogy and is printed on premium paper, stitch-bound, with a lavish cloth hardcover featuring the protagonist, Samus Aran, etched in metallic foil. As for other books that are available now, we’ve compiled list of more Nintendo art books below, including the Super Mario Encyclopedia, which covers the first 30 years of Nintendo’s iconic plumber. The list also included the Splatoon art books, but it’s worth noting that these are for the Japanese editions only. The US versions have been out of print for years–and the Splatoon 3 book hasn’t been translated into English yet–but even if you can’t read Japanese, the illustrations inside are still gorgeous to look at. The Legend of Zelda Art Books Super Mario Art Books Splatoon Art Books More Nintendo Art Books Source link #Celebrate #Kirbys #30th #Birthday #Discounted #Art #Book #Exploring #Pink #Mascots #History Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Breaking down federal court rulings on Trump tariffs Breaking down federal court rulings on Trump tariffs Breaking down federal court rulings on Trump tariffs – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal international trade court ruled that many of President Trump’s tariffs exceeded presidential power — then a federal appeals court reinstated them. What does it mean? Tad DeHaven, policy analyst at the Cato Institute, joins to discuss. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Breaking #federal #court #rulings #Trump #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

International spending in the U.S. plummets International spending in the U.S. plummets ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s Contessa Brewer joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss why international travel in the U.S. has declined while tourism oversees is booming. 01:55 Thu, May 29 202511:22 AM EDT Source link #International #spending #U.S #plummets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [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]

‘Face of Liverpool horror’ and ‘The end is Nige’ ‘Face of Liverpool horror’ and ‘The end is Nige’ The face of the man charged in the Liverpool victory parade incident is splashed across the front pages of Friday’s papers. The Guardian leads their coverage saying Paul Doyle, from West Derby, is being charged with “grievous bodily harm” after the car he is alleged to have been driving crashed into a crowd during Liverpool’s Premier League victory celebrations. Sharing the top spot, Britain is “on the brink” of signing a “£1.6bn trade agreement with Gulf states”, the paper reports. However, rights groups say the deal “makes no concrete provisions on human rights, modern slavery, or the environment”. The Daily Telegraph also shares a photo of the Liverpool parade suspect, saying he will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday and is charged with seven offences. The paper adds that police say the investigation is still at “an early stage” and prosecutors are “continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence”. Alongside, the Telegraph reports on comments from Attorney General Lord Hermer, who compared “threats by politicians to ‘abandon’ international law” to “1930s Nazi Germany”. The Times also headlines their front page with Lord Hermer’s “Nazi jibe”, saying the attorney general is likening “Tory and Reform politicians who want to pull Britain out of international courts to Nazis”. The paper reports Lord Hermer saying Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch’s “policy to disengage from the ECHR” and other bodies if they “no longer served British interests” is a “pick and mix approach similar to that pursued by Nazi Germany”. “Middle-class former Royal Marine charged over Liverpool parade horror”, announces the Daily Mail. Also dominating the paper’s front page is an exclusive on Kemi Badenoch’s criticism of Nigel Farage and Sir Keir Starmer’s “race to the bottom” on ******** handouts. The Sun also leads the front page with the “ex-Royal Marine” charged over the Liverpool victory parade car ******. The paper also teases a potential Spice Girls “comeback”, albeit “virtually”. The “face of Kop parade suspect” dominates the Daily Star. Also featured is Donald Trump’s statement that he’s “on a mission from God” as he vows to fight a trade court ruling blocking his global tariff regime. “Seven charges”, blasts the Daily Mirror in their story of the Liverpool suspect. Also prominent is a photoshopped image of Nigel Farage in a Liz Truss-style wig as the paper covers Sir Keir’s warning of “Farage and his Trusst issue”. Donald Trump has pledged to “fight on” after a US trade court ruled his “Liberation Day” tariff scheme as “********”, reports the Financial Times. The paper quotes Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro saying “nothing has changed” and that the administration has “a strong case” in their appeal. Elsewhere, the paper issues a “red alert” as French business schools are extending application deadlines for foreign students in “an attempt to attract some of the brightest minds in academia” after the US ordered a pause on visa applications for international students. “The end of the world is Nige!”, warns the Metro as it reports on Sir Keir’s “surprise onslaught” against Farage. The paper says Sir Keir is warning that the Reform leader will “splurge billions” and “wreck Britain’s economy” if he is handed power. “Can you trust him?” the prime minister asks. A “revolutionary” blood test for ******* is being rolled out by the NHS in a “world-first”, reports the Daily Express. The paper says the new “liquid biopsy” can deliver a diagnosis “up to two weeks earlier” than the usual tissue biopsy, “allowing doctors to select the right targeted therapy sooner”. Rounding out the coverage is the i Paper’s lead on disability benefit claimants in Labour heartland set to be “hardest hit” by plans to restrict ********. Analysis by the paper shows up to 90% of current claimants in some key Labour areas could face “cutbacks” under new cost-saving proposals on personal independence payments. Source link #Face #Liverpool #horror #Nige Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New Zealand's odd couple in deputy PM job share New Zealand's odd couple in deputy PM job share Once bitter enemies, New Zealand political rivals Winston Peters and David Seymour will swap in the saddle of their job-sharing deputy PM post this weekend. Source link #Zealand039s #odd #couple #deputy #job #share Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

USDA cuts cripple food banks and school food programs in North Carolina USDA cuts cripple food banks and school food programs in North Carolina USDA cuts cripple food banks and school food programs in North Carolina – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks nationwide. Janet Shamlian reports on the impact. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #USDA #cuts #cripple #food #banks #school #food #programs #North #Carolina Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Live updates for May 30, 2025 Live updates for May 30, 2025 A HDR evening shot taken at sunset of the Tokyo skyline. Fgm | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to decline Friday, with a slowing U.S. economy, inflation fears and uncertainties from the judicial developments surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs weighing on investor sentiment.” The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on Wednesday night that Trump had overstepped his authority when he imposed his “reciprocal” tariffs. The court ordered that the challenged tariff orders be vacated. However, the Trump administration filed a notice of appeal shortly after the judgment, and an appeals court reinstated the levies on Thursday afternoon. The administration said it could ask the Supreme Court as early as Friday to pause the federal court’s original ruling if necessary. Investors are keeping a close watch on Tokyo’s core inflation reading for April to assess how it may affect the Bank of Japan’s decision whether to hike rates again this year amid the ongoing tariff uncertainty. The reading, which captures consumer costs excluding fresh food, moved up to 3.6% from a year ago, its highest level since January 2023. The reading, which captures consumer costs excluding fresh food, was expected to rise 3.5%, according to economists polled by Reuters, compared to 3.4% the month prior. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open lower, with the futures contract in both Chicago at 37,895 while its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 37,900, against the index’s Thursday close of 38,432.98. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index stood at 23,297, pointing to a weaker open compared to the HSI’s last close of 23,573.38. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was slated to start the day flat, with futures tied to the benchmark at 8,404, compared to its last close of 8,409.80. U.S. futures were little changed as investors await more trade news and fresh inflation data. Overnight stateside, all three key benchmarks on Wall Street rose, even as gains were curtailed by caution around the court rulings on Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs.” The S&P 500 moved up thanks to strong moves in chipmaker Nvidia. The broad-based index ended the day higher by 0.4% at 5,912.17 despite climbing as much as 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.39% to 19,175.87, also well off its highest intraday gain of 1.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 117.03 points, or 0.28%, to finish at 42,215.73. — CNBC’s Alex Harring and Pia Singh contributed to this report. Source link #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fired climate scientist says DOGE “a stain” as Elon Musk exits government Fired climate scientist says DOGE “a stain” as Elon Musk exits government Fired climate scientist says DOGE “a stain” as Elon Musk exits government – CBS News Watch CBS News Elon Musk’s 130-day run as top budget and job-cutting adviser to the president is coming to an end, according to the White House. That work included targeting the jobs of more than 100,000 federal workers — and saving the government much less than was originally projected. Weijia Jiang reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Fired #climate #scientist #DOGE #stain #Elon #Musk #exits #government Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nathan Fielder Calls FAA “Very Dumb” Over Response To ‘The Rehearsal’ – Deadline Nathan Fielder Calls FAA “Very Dumb” Over Response To ‘The Rehearsal’ – Deadline Nathan Fielder Calls FAA “Very Dumb” Over Response To ‘The Rehearsal’ Deadline’Everything Could Have Been a Huge Disaster’: Nathan Fielder on Making ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 Rolling StoneComedian Nathan Fielder labels FAA ‘dumb’ during chat about surrealist parody HBO show on aircraft safety New York Post‘The Rehearsal’ Argues That Cringe Comedy Can Save Lives The New York TimesThe Finale of “The Rehearsal” Is Outlandish and Sublime The New Yorker Source link #Nathan #Fielder #Calls #FAA #Dumb #Response #Rehearsal #Deadline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two men injured after Logan tobacco shop goes up in flames in ‘suspicious’ fire Two men injured after Logan tobacco shop goes up in flames in ‘suspicious’ fire Two men have been seriously injured after a tobacco shop in Logan was set alight in what police say is a suspicious fire. Police were called to a tobacco shop on Forestglen Cres in Browns Plains about 12.15am after reports the shop was engulfed in flames. Two men, aged 47 and 54, were at the scene in the rear of the building as the fire overwhelmed the building, and suffered severe burns. Camera IconA tobacco shop has been set alight in Queensland. NewsWire / John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia They told police two unknown men had broken into the tobacco shop and poured a substance inside before setting the building on fire. The injured men were transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to their bodies. “A crime scene has been declared and police investigations have begun,” a police statement read. Anyone with information about the incident or may have seen anything suspicious is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source link #men #injured #Logan #tobacco #shop #flames #suspicious #fire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tim Walz’s 6-Word Response To Elon Musk’s Government Exit Is Hilariously Accurate Tim Walz’s 6-Word Response To Elon Musk’s Government Exit Is Hilariously Accurate Listen, Tim Walz is just pointing out that Elon Musk finally did what he said he’d do. The Democratic Minnesota governor had a pretty clever response to news on Wednesday that Musk was exiting the so-calledDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a simple, six-word response to an Associated Press report breaking the news, Walz hilariously said: “finally rooting out waste and abuse.” The former vice presidential candidate does have a point. Musk had initially promised his department would cut $2 trillion from the $7 trillion federal budget by identifying what the White House described as “waste, fraud and abuse.” Instead, the tech billionaire and his team caused utter chaos by unlawfully accessing sensitive government data and firing nonpartisan federal employees, most likely illegally, only to hire some of them back. Earlier this month, Musk claimed that DOGE had delivered just a drop in the bucket of his original promise — just $150 billion in cuts — and even that number hasn’t been verified. Walz cracking a joke about Musk’s exit also seems fitting because DOGE was literally created as a joke. Musk first suggested a “Department of Government Efficiency” or DOGE — a reference to an antiquated internet meme and cryptocurrency that Musk has frequently promoted — as a quip. When reporters asked Trump during his campaign if he’d consider naming Musk to a Cabinet position, Trump said he would. In response, Musk tweeted a pretty unserious image of himself at a lectern with his stupidly named and made-up agency on it. “I am willing to serve,” Musk wrote on X alongside the image. Source link #Tim #Walzs #6Word #Response #Elon #Musks #Government #Exit #Hilariously #Accurate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he ********* assaulted her – NBC News In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he ********* assaulted her – NBC News In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he ********* assaulted her NBC NewsEx-Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Assistant Says She Feared His Wrath: Latest Takeaways The New York TimesDiddy’s alleged victim testifies under pseudonym to protect identity in rapper’s trial Fox NewsDiddy trial recap: Former assistant Mia says Diddy ********* assaulted her, she feared he’d kill Cassie USA TodaySean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former assistant tells jurors he allegedly assaulted her ********* and physically Newsday Source link #wrenching #testimony #Diddys #exassistant #********* #assaulted #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Serious threat’: Fresh Covid warnings as jab rates decline ‘Serious threat’: Fresh Covid warnings as jab rates decline Covid vaccination rates in Queensland are at their lowest since the jabs were introduced five years ago, with health professionals warning that the virus still poses a “serious threat” to the community. Fewer than 250,000 Queenslanders have received their free Covid booster this year, prompting urgent calls from doctors to people who have not yet been vaccinated to get the jab. Camera IconFewer than 250,000 Queenslanders have received their free Covid booster. NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia The calls come as new data from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing revealed that more than 15,000 Covid cases had been reported in Queensland since January, with almost 3000 people hospitalised with the virus. “We have dropped the ball with Covid-19 vaccinations, but this disease is still very prevalent in the community and poses a serious threat to high-risk patients,” Mater director of infectious diseases Paul Griffin said. “Particularly for high-risk people, it should now be a once-a-year booster, just like the flu vaccine is, and with winter here next week, now is the time to get vaccinated and it’s safe to get them both together. Camera IconAustralians have ‘dropped the ball’ when it comes to vaccination. NewsWire / Adam Yip Credit: News Corp Australia “There are hundreds of different strains of Omicron, and the new subvariant NB. 1.8.1 is driving up infections and hospitalisations, particularly in Asia and Western Australia. “The best way to protect yourself and your family is to get the newest booster which provides very good coverage, is safe, and will reduce the severity of your symptoms if you contract Covid-19.” Queensland health providers are dealing with high cases of both flu and RSV, in addition to Covid. More than 2000 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu this year. Cases are up more than 30 per cent from the same time last year, but only a quarter of Queenslanders have been vaccinated. Camera IconMore than 2000 Queenslanders have been hospitalised with the flu this year. NewsWire / Nicki Connolly Credit: News Corp Australia “We are at our lowest levels of vaccination and protection in five years and with early rises in cases with winter approaching, the impact on our healthcare system could be significant, particularly with high levels of flu and RSV,” Professor Griffin said. The Covid and flu vaccines are free in Queensland and available at most pharmacies and GP clinics, and they are safe to receive at the same time In addition to Covid and the flu, about 12,000 cases of RSV have been reported in Queensland this year, with more than 1500 people hospitalised. “More than half of these hospitalisations have been for the most vulnerable in our community, babies less than six months and people over 65,” Professor Griffin said. Camera IconIn addition to Covid and the flu, about 12,000 cases of RSV have been reported in Queensland this year. NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia RSV is the leading cause of hospitalisation for babies in Australia, and Queensland recorded the highest number of deaths due to RSV last year. RSV vaccinations are free for pregnant women, with immunity then passed onto babies up until they are six months old. Source link #threat #Fresh #Covid #warnings #jab #rates #decline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Salesforce Slides 5% After Earnings Beat—Is the $8B Informatica Bet to Blame? Salesforce Slides 5% After Earnings Beat—Is the $8B Informatica Bet to Blame? Salesforce (NYSE:) stock was down about 5% on Thursday, following its Wednesday afternoon first quarter earnings release. The selloff may have appeared to be a headscratcher at first glance, as the company posted solid first quarter results and raised its outlook for the full fiscal year. But investors may have reacted negatively to the company’s $8 billion acquisition of Informatica – an AI-powered cloud data management company. The customer relationship management technology provider posted record first quarter results, generating revenue of $9.8 billion, up 8% year over year. That topped analysts’ estimates of $9.7 billion. Subscription & support revenue accounted for $9.3 billion of the total revenue, up 8% over the same quarter a year ago. And its backlog, or current remaining performance obligation, jumped 12% year-over-year to $29.6 billion. Net income ticked up slightly to $1.54 billion, from $1.53 billion in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings were $1.59 per share, up about 2% year-over-year. Adjusted net income was $2.5 billion, up 4%, while adjusted earnings rose 6% to $2.58 per share. That bested estimates of $2.54 per share. AI Drives Revenue Salesforce’s performance was driven by $1 billion in data cloud and AI annual recurring revenue, which is up more than 120% year-over-year. Roughly 60% of the top 100 deals in Q1 included data cloud and AI. Salesforce has closed more than 8,000 deals for its agentic AI CRM platform, Agentforce, since it launched last fall. Agentforce has already handled more than 750,000 requests, reducing the case volume by 7%. “We’ve built a deeply unified enterprise AI platform—with agents, data, apps, and a metadata platform—that is unmatched in the industry,” Marc Benioff, chair and CEO, Salesforce, said. “With Agentforce, Data Cloud, our Customer 360 apps, Tableau, and Slack all built on one trusted, unified foundation, companies of every size can build a digital labor force—boosting productivity, reducing costs, and accelerating growth.” Salesforce Raises its Guidance In addition to the strong Q1 earnings, Salesforce boosted its guidance for the full fiscal year. It raised its revenue guidance by $400 million to a range of $41.0 billion to $41.3 billion, which would represent growth of 8% to 9%. It also bumped up its guidance for subscriptions revenue growth to 9.5%, from the previous guidance of 8.5%. Further, it maintained its operating margin outlook at 21.6% but raised its earnings projections to a range of $7.15 to $7.21 per share. That’s up from the previous outlook that called for earnings of $6.95 to $7.03 per share. The earnings and outlook are typically a recipe for the stock price rising post-earnings, particularly on a plus day for the markets. But that was not the case, as investors responded negatively, it seems, to the Informatica acquisition. Benioff called it a transformational acquisition for Salesforce, saying Informatica’s data foundation and Master Data Management (MDM) services will enhance its agentic AI platform, Agentforce. “Together, we’ll supercharge Agentforce, Data Cloud, Tableau, MuleSoft, and Customer 360, enabling autonomous agents to act with intelligence, context, and confidence across every enterprise,” Benioff said. “This is a transformational step in delivering enterprise-grade AI that is safe, responsible, and deeply integrated with the world’s data.” Salesforce expects earnings accretion in year two after the transaction closes. Deal Raises Some Concerns Some investors are skeptical of the deal, including analysts at RBC Capital, which slashed the price target from $420 per share to $275 per share. “Stepping back, while we like the margin expansion story at Salesforce and the valuation is undemanding, deal risk with Informatica has tipped the scales for us,” RBC analyst Rishi Jaluria said, reported CNBC. Analysts that took a negative view of the deal questioned the need for the acquisition and expressed concerns about growth through acquisition, rather than focusing on organic growth. Overall, analysts rate Salesforce as a buy with a median price target of $370 per share, which would represent nearly 40% growth. The stock is down about 20% YTD to $265 per share. It has a P/E ratio of 43 and reasonable forward P/E of 24. Original Post Source link #Salesforce #Slides #Earnings #BeatIs #Informatica #Bet #Blame Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Common herbal supplements taken by millions of Americans could be linked to deadly liver damage Common herbal supplements taken by millions of Americans could be linked to deadly liver damage Commonly-used herbal and dietary supplements taken by millions of Americans to stay healthy have been tied to a rising number of cases of liver damage and toxicity. Supplement-related liver failure that required U.S. patients to be put on a waitlist for a transplant increased by eight times the previous level from 1995 through 2020, according to a 2022 study in the journal Liver Transplantation. Another study found that 20 percent of liver toxicity cases around the country are linked to the supplements, according to research published in the journal Hepatology. The result of the damage can be life-threatening. Liver disease results in more than 50,000 deaths each year, according to federal health officials. The result of the drug-induced liver injury known as hepatotoxicity can be impaired liver function and liver failure. Cases of hepatotoxicity may be rare, but it remains unclear just how rare. Still, some 15 million Americans are using supplements containing ingredients that are potentially harmful to the liver. “I think people assume these things are safe,” Dr. Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, a Jefferson Health hepatologist, told NBC News. “The No. 1 reason we see people taking these are for good health or to supplement their health, and so I don’t think that they realize that there is a real risk here.” Many people take supplements that they believe will make them healthier. But, overuse of some can result in liver damage and toxicity (Getty/iStock) So, what are the offending supplements tied to these cases? You may regularly use them in cooking. Many patients take them with the aim of improving their health. The bright yellow spice turmeric is the most commonly consumed in the U.S., according to a study published last year in the journal JAMA Network Open. ****** cohosh, red yeast rice, Garcinia cambogia, and green tea extract were also identified on a list compiled by researchers at the University of Michigan. “When you cook with turmeric, that could be really safe. But some of the supplements now are 2,000 milligrams plus, which is a very high dose of turmeric,” Halegoua-De Marzio said, noting that adding ****** pepper could make the liver “really sick.” Online, many of these supplements are promoted as more natural options than prescription medications. But, they are not subject to the same kind of testing and scrutiny as other drugs. That’s not the only issue. Physicians say insufficient attention in medical screenings and mislabeling are two other problems to be aware of. “We performed analytical chemistry and found about a 50 percent mismatch between stated ingredients on the label and what they actually contained, which is quite alarming,” Dr. Robert Fontana, a University of Michigan Medicine hepatologist, said in a statement. “If you buy a supplement and it says it has a certain ingredient, it’s basically a coin flip if that’s true or not.” Fewer than 40 percent of patients willingly tell their doctors about the supplements they are taking, according to Kaiser Permanente primary care physician Dr. Crystal Xue. Without the guiding hand of doctors, people who take too much may not realize the risk. New Jersey’s Robert Grafton told NBC News that if he hadn’t been in the medical field, he might have taken more supplements to help him feel better. Instead, following a trip to the hospital, he found out he had a drug-induced liver injury after taking ashwagandha, turmeric pills, and other supplements. Taking turmeric and green tea extract is linked to risk, according to University of Michigan researchers. Most users do not take the supplements on the advice of a doctor (Getty/iStock) Some people are even genetically vulnerable to this kind of damage. Although, that’s also true for prescription drugs. Symptoms of liver damage and toxicity can differ, but generally include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, ****** changes, and jaundice. There are some 44,000 estimated cases of liver damage associated with the drugs each year, including 2,700 deaths. That number is likely an undercount. People can still take supplements, given they do so safely. However, given the lack of regulation in this area, researchers hope to raise awareness about the issue to try to prevent future deaths. “We’re not trying to create alarm,” Fontana said. “We’re just trying to increase awareness that the over-the-counter supplements people are taking and buying have not been tested nor necessarily proven to be safe,” he said. Source link #Common #herbal #supplements #millions #Americans #linked #deadly #liver #damage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters Trump’s pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters Washington — President Trump this week has issued pardons and commutations for several convicted fraudsters, the latest in a series of pardons for white-collar criminals in his second term, claiming in many cases that they were unfairly targeted for being his supporters. Here are some of the people Mr. Trump has used his clemency power on: Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST — Season:4 — Pictured: (l-r) Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley — Tommy Garcia/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Mr. Trump said on May 27 that he would pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were imprisoned after being sentenced in 2022 on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. The couple, who starred on “Chrisley Knows Best,” submitted false financial statements to obtain more than $30 million in personal loans, which they spent on luxury cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel, the Justice Department said. The couple also concealed their income from the IRS to avoid paying nearly $500,000 in delinquent taxes, while also failing to file tax returns and pay taxes from 2013 through 2016. The couple pleaded not guilty. In a video posted by a White House aide, Mr. Trump can be heard speaking with the Chrisleys’ children, saying “your parents are going to be free and clean. I hope we can do it by tomorrow.” The couple’s daughter, Savannah, had been seeking a pardon for her parents, and has compared their case to the president’s legal troubles. Michael Grimm Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm speaks with reporters at his campaign headquarters, on New York’s primary Election Day, June 26, 2018 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Drew Angerer / Getty Images The White House said on May 28 that Mr. Trump had pardoned former Rep. Michael Grimm of New York, who had pleaded guilty in 2014 to tax fraud and related charges. Prosecutors alleged he underreported wages and revenue to the government, and that he filed false tax documents at a restaurant he owned before serving in Congress. Despite the indictment, Grimm was reelected in 2014, although he pleaded guilty one month later and resigned in January 2015. He served eight months in prison. Grimm attempted a comeback run in 2018, but lost the GOP primary for his Staten Island and southern Brooklyn district. Grimm last year was paralyzed from the chest down after being thrown from a horse while playing polo. Former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins Culpeper County, Virginia, Sheriff Scott Jenkins speaks during a gun rights rally organized by The Virginia Citizens Defense League on Capitol Square near the state capital building January 20, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images On May 26, the president said he was pardoning a former Virginia sheriff, Scott Jenkins, who was sentenced to prison in March on fraud and bribery charges. Jenkins took $75,000 worth of bribes, federal prosecutors said, giving badges to eight untrained and unvetted individuals from whom he had allegedly accepted cash and campaign contributions. Jenkins pleaded not guilty, and denied any connection between taking payments and issuing badges at trial. Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Jenkins, a longstanding supporter of the president’s, “is a victim of an overzealous Biden Department of Justice, and doesn’t deserve to spend a single day in jail.” “He is a wonderful person, who was persecuted by the Radical Left ‘monsters,’ and ‘left for dead,'” Mr. Trump added. Ex-Hunter Biden business partner Devon Archer Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, leaves the O’Neill House Office Building after testifying to the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on July 31, 2023 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty Images Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to fraudulently issue more than $60 million of tribal bonds to the business arm of a South Dakota-based Native American tribe. He was sentenced to a year and a day in prison. Archer — who pleaded not guilty — appealed his case, taking it all the way to the Supreme Court, which in 2024 refused to hear his attempt to overturn his conviction. As Mr. Trump prepared to sign the pardon, Trump staff secretary Will Scharf said “the tone and tenor” of the case against Archer “changed dramatically after he began to cooperate with congressional investigators and serve as a witness against Hunter Biden and the Biden family.” “Many people have asked me to do this,” Mr. Trump said before signing the pardon. “I think he was treated very unfairly. And I looked at the record, studied the records, and he was. He was a victim of a crime, as far as I’m concerned. So we’re going to undo that.” Hunter Biden associate Jason Galanis Jason Galanis testifies on a video link from prison before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Jose Luis Magana / AP Jason Galanis was sentenced in 2020 to over a decade of prison time for his alleged involvement in several fraud schemes, including the same one as Archer involving Native American tribal bonds. Mr. Trump commuted his sentence to time served. Galanis pleaded guilty. Like Archer, Galanis testified in a House GOP-led investigation into Hunter Biden, describing himself as a former business partner of the then-president’s son. Galanis said he, Biden and Archer hoped to make “billions,” including by trading on Hunter Biden’s family name. The younger Biden called Galanis a liar, and told House investigators he could only recall meeting Galanis “10 years ago for 30 minutes.” Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, now free from prison, is all but certain to lose his Illinois law license. (Credit: CBS) Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich received a full pardon from Mr. Trump in February, after the president had commuted his sentence at the end of his first term, in February 2020. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison in December 2011 on 18 corruption charges, among them, an attempt to sell Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat after he won the White House in 2008. Blagojevich and Mr. Trump have known each other for decades. Long before he ran for president, Mr. Trump donated to the former Illinois governor’s campaigns, and Blagojevich at one point was also a contestant on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” in March and April 2010, while he was fighting the corruption charges. He was “fired” by Mr. Trump after about four weeks on the show. Trump even asked the other contestants, “Who thinks Rod is guilty?” Blagojevich pleaded not guilty and has long insisted he is innocent. Nevada state lawmaker Michelle Fiore Nevada Assemblywoman Michelle Fiore, R-Las Vegas, works in committee during the final day of the 77th Legislative session at the Legislative Building in Carson City, Nev., on Monday, June 3, 2013. Cathleen Allison / AP Mr. Trump also pardoned Michelle Fiore, a former city councilwoman and Nevada state lawmaker, in April. Fiore was accused of using money meant for a statue honoring police officers killed in the line of duty for her own personal expenses and was found guilty in October on wire fraud charges. She pleaded not guilty to the charges. Former Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey Former Tennessee Sen. Brian Kelsey, left, arrives at federal court, Nov. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey / AP In March, the president pardoned former Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey, shortly after he had begun serving jail time for a campaign finance scheme. The Republican had pleaded guilty in 2022 to charges concerning his attempt to funnel campaign money from his state seat to a federal race for Congress, before trying to reverse the plea. “God used Donald Trump to save me from the weaponized Biden DOJ,” Kelsey said in a post on X. Electric truck entrepreneur Trevor Milton Nikola Corp Founder Trevor Milton AP Photo/Lawrence Neumewister Earlier this year, Mr. Trump pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of securities fraud and wire fraud for lying to investors in his electric truck company. Prosecutors allege Milton boosted the company’s share price by heavily exaggerating its successes, including by falsely claiming Nikola had built a “fully functioning” prototype of an electric truck and posting misleading videos that made it look like the prototype could drive under its own power. He was charged in 2021, a year after some of the allegations were first raised by short-selling firm Hindenburg Research. Milton — who denied wrongdoing — was sentenced to four years in prison. But the president pardoned him in March, claiming he was targeted for being a Trump supporter. Milton had donated hundreds of thousands to a pro-Trump group in 2024. Ozy founder Carlos Watson File: Carlos Watson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ozy Media Inc., arrives at federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images The president commuted the prison sentence of Carlos Watson, who founded the digital media company Ozy, and was sentenced to almost a decade in prison for conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. Watson and his coworkers allegedly raised millions from investors by misrepresenting Ozy’s finances. At one point, an Ozy employee allegedly impersonated a YouTube executive on a call with Goldman Sachs, aiming to convince the bank to invest in Ozy by talking up the success of its YouTube channel — an infamous story documented in a New York Times column. Mr. Trump commuted Watson’s sentence to time served, shortly before he reported to prison. Watson pleaded not guilty, and maintained his innocence at trial. Paul Walczak In April, Mr. Trump pardoned Paul Walczak, who had been sentenced earlier that month to 18 months in prison for failing to pay over $10 million in taxes related to nursing homes he controlled. According to the Justice Department, Walczak — who pleaded guilty — was “not compliant with his tax obligations and instead used the withheld taxes to enrich himself.” White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement that Walczak is an “entrepreneur targeted by the Biden administration over his family’s conservative politics.” Walczak’s mother, Elizabeth Fago, is a donor to Mr. Trump and visited the White House at least twice in Mr. Trump’s first term. According to The New York Times, Fago attended a $1 million a plate fundraiser for Mr. Trump shortly before Walczak was pardoned. Jeremy Hutchinson Mr. Trump pardoned former Arkansas state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson, who had been convicted on bribery and tax charges, on May 29. Hutchinson — the nephew of former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson — pleaded guilty in two different bribery cases in 2019, acknowledging in court papers that he took payments from an orthodontic specialist and a healthcare charity and used his position as a lawmaker to back their interests. He also pleaded guilty to tax charges, Hutchinson was sentenced to a total of eight years in prison. Other cases dropped Outside of clemency, the Trump administration has moved to drop charges against a handful of others in recent months. The Justice Department moved to toss out charges against Republican former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, who had been convicted of lying to the FBI. And in February, the Justice Department told federal prosecutors in New York to drop their corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. 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In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he ********* assaulted her – NBC News In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he ********* assaulted her – NBC News In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he ********* assaulted her NBC NewsEx-Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Assistant Says She Feared His Wrath: Latest Takeaways The New York TimesDiddy’s alleged victim testifies under pseudonym to protect identity in rapper’s trial Fox NewsDiddy trial recap: Ex-assistant Mia testifies on alleged *****, attacks on Cassie Ventura in Sean Combs’s case The Washington PostAssistant Testifies She Saw Diddy Digging Nails into Cassie at Brad Pitt Premiere — and Knew Something Wasn’t Right People.com Source link #wrenching #testimony #Diddys #exassistant #********* #assaulted #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Students bear the brunt of China-US crossfire Students bear the brunt of China-US crossfire Getty Images There are about 280,000 ******** students studying in the US Xiao Chen turned up at the US Consulate in Shanghai on Thursday morning, hours after Washington announced that it would “aggressively” revoke the visas of ******** students. The 22-year-old had a visa appointment: she was headed to Michigan in the autumn to study communications. After a “pleasant” conversation, she was told her application had been rejected. She was not given a reason. “I feel like a drifting duckweed tossed in wind and storm,” she said, using a common ******** expression used to describe feeling both uncertain and helpless. She had been hopeful because she already had the acceptance letter. And she thought she had narrowly escaped the bombshells in recent days. First, Donald Trump’s administration moved to end Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students, a move that has since been blocked in court. And then it said it had stopped visa appointments for all foreign students. But now, Chen is ready for plan B. “If I can’t get the visa eventually, I’ll probably take a gap year. Then I’ll wait to see if things will get better next year.” A valid visa may still not be enough, she adds, because students with visas could be “stopped at the airport and deported”. “It’s bad for every ******** student. The only difference is how bad.” Getty Images The Trump administraton is trying to stop Harvard University from enrolling international students It has been a bleak week for international students in the US – and perhaps even harder for the 280,000 or so ******** students who would have noticed that their country has been singled out. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of “co-ordinating with the ******** ********** Party”. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the move against ******** students in the US would include “those with connections to the ******** ********** Party or studying in critical fields”. That could hit a wide swathe of them given membership of the ********** Party is common among officials, entrepreneurs, business people and even artists and celebrities in China. Beijing has called it a “politically motivated and discriminatory action”, and its foreign ministry has lodged a formal protest. There was a time when China sent the highest number of foreign students to American campuses. But those numbers slipped as the relationship between the two countries soured. A more powerful and increasingly assertive Beijing is now clashing with Washington for supremacy in just about everything, from trade to tech. Trump’s first term had already spelled trouble for ******** students. He signed an order in 2020 barring ******** students and researchers with ties to Beijing’s military from obtaining US visas. Getty Images The number of ******** students in the US has decreased since relations between the two countries soured That order remained in place during President Joe Biden’s term. Washington never clarified what constitutes “ties” to the military, so many students had their visas revoked or were turned away at US borders, sometimes without a proper explanation. One of them, who did not wish to be named, said his visa was cancelled by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when he landed in Boston in August 2023. He had been accepted into a post-doctoral program at Harvard University. He was going to study regenerative medicine with a focus on breast *******, and had done his master’s degree from a military-affiliated research institution in China. He said he was not a member of the ********** Party and his research had nothing to do with the military. “They asked me what the relationship was between my research and China’s defence affairs,” he told the BBC then. “I said, how could breast ******* have anything to do with national defence? If you know, please tell me.” He believes he never stood a chance because the officials had already made up their minds. He recalled one of them asking: “Did Xi Jinping buy your suitcase for you?” What was surprising, or even shocking then, slowly turned normal as more and more ******** students struggled to secure visas or admissions to study science and technology in US universities. Mr Cao, a psychology major whose research involves neuroscience, has spent the past school year applying for PhD programs in the US. He had graduated from top-tier universities – credentials that could send him to an Ivy League school. But of the more than 10 universities he applied to, only one extended an offer. Trump’s cuts to biomedical research didn’t help, but the mistrust surrounding ******** researchers was also a factor. Allegations and rumours of espionage, especially in sensitive subjects, have loomed over ******** nationals at US universities in recent years, even derailing some careers. “One of the professors even told me, ‘We rarely give offers to ******** students these days, so I cannot give you an interview,” Mr Cao told the BBC in February. “I feel like I am just a grain of sand under the wheel of time. There is nothing I can do.” Getty Images ******** students have also been finding it more difficult to get into US colleges For those who did graduate from US colleges, returning home to China has not been easy either. They used to be lauded as a bridge to the rest of the world. Now, they find that their once-coveted degrees don’t draw the same reaction. Chen Jian, who did not want to use his real name, said he quickly realised that his undergraduate degree from a US college had become an obstacle. When he first came back in 2020, he interned at a state-owned bank and asked a supervisor if there was a chance to stay on. The supervisor didn’t say it outright, but Chen got the message: “Employees should have local degrees. People like me (with overseas degrees) won’t even get a response.” He later realised that “there really weren’t any colleagues with overseas undergraduate background in the department”. He went back to the US and did his master’s at Johns Hopkins University, and now works at ******** tech giant Baidu. But despite the degree from a prestigious American university, Mr Chen does not feel he has an edge because of the stiff competition from graduates in China. What also has not helped is the suspicion around foreign graduates. Beijing has ramped up warnings of foreign spies, telling civilians to be on the lookout for suspicious figures. In April, prominent ******** businesswoman ***** Mingzhu told shareholders in a closed-door meeting that her company, home appliance maker Gree Electric, will “never” recruit ******** people educated overseas “because among them are spies”. “I don’t know who is and who isn’t,” Ms ***** said, in comments that were leaked and went viral online. Days later, the CIA released promotional videos encouraging ******** officials dissatisfied with the government to become spies and provide classified information. “Your destiny is in your own hands,” the video said. Getty Images Returning graduates tell the BBC they had opted to study in the US to broaden their exposure to diverse perspectives The suspicion of foreigners as the US and China pull further away from each other is a surprising turn for many ******** people who remember growing up in a very different country. Zhang Ni, who also did not want to use her real name, says she was “very shocked” by Ms *****’s remarks. The 24-year-old is a recent journalism graduate from Columbia University in New York. She says she “doesn’t care about working at Gree”, but what surprised her was the shift in attitudes. That so many ******** companies “don’t like anything that might be associated with the international” is a huge contrast from what Ms Zhang grew up with – a childhood “filled with [conversations centred on] the Olympics and World Expo”. “Whenever we saw foreigners, my mom would push me to go talk to them to practice my English,” she says. That willingness to exchange ideas and learn from the outside world appears to be waning in China, according to many. And America, once a place that drew so many young ******** people, is no longer that welcoming. Looking back, Ms Zhang can’t help but recall a joke her friend made at a farewell dinner before she left for the US. Then a flippant comment, it now sums up the fear in both Washington and Beijing: “Don’t become a spy.” Additional reporting by Kelly Ng Source link #Students #bear #brunt #ChinaUS #crossfire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC Gaza has been subjected to forced starvation by Israel, a top UN official has told the BBC. Tom Fletcher told special correspondent Fergal Keane that the world has a responsibility to take greater action to get aid into Gaza and to “act to prevent genocide”. Israel has claimed ****** steals food aid and has accused the UN of refusing to cooperate with their military organised aid distribution centres. Source link #World #responsibility #aid #Gaza #official #tells #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Western Force lock and former World Cup Wallaby Sam Carter calls time on 14-year career Western Force lock and former World Cup Wallaby Sam Carter calls time on 14-year career Western Force lock Sam Carter has called time on his decorated 14-year career, with the former Wallabies second-rower to potentially play his last professional game against the British and Irish Lions. The 35 year-old informed his Force team-mates prior to last weekend’s game against the Waratahs, but will be available for selection for next month’s game against the Lions at Optus Stadium. Carter appeared in 10 games across his two seasons with the Force, but played almost 190 professional matches across almost a decade at the top level of the game. It included 16 caps for the Wallabies and included a Rugby World Cup runners-up medal after representing Australia at the 2015 tournament where they made the final. Carter also played 132 Super Rugby games, 122 of them with the Brumbies from 2011-2019 before he spent five years in Europe with Ulster and Leicester Tigers. Carter, who is the father of two girls with wife Maddie, said the time felt right to walk away from the sport. “It’s been an incredible journey, full of unforgettable experiences and great memories. Now feels like the right time to move on and begin a new chapter,” he said. Camera IconCarter in Australia camp during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images “Reflecting on my career, I feel incredibly grateful to have been part of some amazing teams: the Brumbies, Ulster, Leicester and now the Force. “It’s the staff and players I’ve had the privilege of working with that have made this journey so special.” Carter said he was looking forward to the next phase of his life with his young family following next month’s Force-Lions game. “I want to thank the whole Force organisation for welcoming me back from overseas and giving me the opportunity to finish my rugby career back in Australia,” he said. “I want to thank my parents for fostering my love of rugby from an early age. Most of all, I would like to thank my wife Maddie, who has supported me every step of the way since the very beginning. “I’m really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month. 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.” Force head coach Simon Cron was full of praise for Carter and his impact at the club over the past year. “He’s been an amazing addition to the team and the club. His leadership, maturity, rugby brains and knowledge have contributed a lot to the organisation. “He’s been a pleasure to coach and a real legend of a man.” Camera IconSam Carter during his Brumbies days. Credit: Stefan Postles/Getty ImagesSam CarterDOB: 10/9/1989Position: LockSuper Rugby debut: 2011 with ACT BrumbiesSuper Rugby caps: 132 (122, ACT Brumbies (2011-2019), (10, Force (2024-2025))Force cap: 255Wallabies debut: 2014 vs France, BrisbaneWallabies caps: 16 (2014-2017)Wallabies cap: 879 Source link #Western #Force #lock #World #Cup #Wallaby #Sam #Carter #calls #time #14year #career Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jacksonville Beach slows pace of Urban Trails project over neighbor concerns Jacksonville Beach slows pace of Urban Trails project over neighbor concerns After living 50 years in Jacksonville Beach, Don Jacobs has come to appreciate the type of trail he loves most: the one made by Mother Nature. “We have an ocean. We walk along it all of the time,” Jacobs said, “We go up and down, and it’s quite well maintained.” Jacobs is among the longtime locals of Jacksonville Beach who would rather use this trail than see one built through his neighborhood, such as the city’s Urban Trails project. “It’s a lot of money to spend just to make it look pretty and for somebody to feel good,” said Jacobs. Jacobs lives near Penman Road, which he says is usually busy with traffic. He is concerned about what may happen if too many people start to move next to or across the street as a result of the Urban Trails project. “The benefit doesn’t outweigh the safety,” Jacobs said. Read: Core-2-Coast: Proposed trail would connect Downtown Jacksonville to the beaches Jacob’s insights on the project, along with perspectives from others such as Doodle Cinotti, owner of Cinotti’s Bakery in Jacksonville Beach, are part of the reason why the city is changing its approach to the Urban Trails. “People want a safe community, a safe place to walk, but nobody wants it to take over the city,” Cinotti said. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] During a city council meeting earlier this week, the City of Jacksonville Beach turned down a $200,000 grant to fund the completion of the segment of the trail on 4th Avenue North from Penman Road to the Jacksonville Beach Pier. The city tells Action News Jax that this was done so it would have more time to get community feedback before continuing with that section of the trail, and says they are more cautious with the project than before. The city also laid out an update to another segment of the trail, saying the design of the portion on South Beach Parkway to Jacksonville Drive, stopping at 3rd Street, is close to being finalized, and final designs will be provided in the next 2-3 weeks. The city confirmed with Action News Jax that city leaders will begin reworking which parts of the trail it wants to prioritize, agreeing to firstly focus on the segments near schools. We are told the city is exploring more ways to get community feedback on the project, even if some go completely against it. “Do we want an upgrade? Yes. Do we want safety? Yes. Do we want lights? Yes. But don’t be bringing in all this stuff that we don’t want,” Cinotti said. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Source link #Jacksonville #Beach #slows #pace #Urban #Trails #project #neighbor #concerns Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]