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What a new Stalin statue says about Russia’s attempt to reshape history What a new Stalin statue says about Russia’s attempt to reshape history A brand new statue of of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow. Meanwhile, an adviser to President Putin recently argued that the Soviet Union in fact still exists, because of a procedural error in the process of dissolving it. More than three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the BBC’s Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg considers how Russia is trying to reshape its past to justify the present. Source link #Stalin #statue #Russias #attempt #reshape #history Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Government fast-tracks new reservoirs to secure water supply Government fast-tracks new reservoirs to secure water supply Two major new reservoir projects have been fast-tracked in a bid to shore up England’s water supplies, the government has announced. The projects in East Anglia and south Lincolnshire have been declared “nationally significant”, allowing them to speed through the planning process. But overriding local objections can be unpopular and the reservoirs could still be more than a decade away from opening. Household consumption of water may also need to fall to secure supplies amid rising temperatures and a growing population, scientists warn. The announcement means that final decisions about the Fens Reservoir in Cambridgeshire and the Lincolnshire Reservoir will be taken by Environment Secretary Steve Reed, rather than at a local level. This change amounts to “slashing red tape to make the planning process faster” to “secure our water supply for future generations”, according to Water Minister Emma Hardy. The two reservoirs are currently pencilled for completion in 2036 and 2040 respectively. They “would provide more resilience to future droughts in a part of the country that is already dry and where there is high demand for water,” said Dr Glenn Watts, water science director at the *** Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Reservoirs can help protect against the impacts of drought by collecting excess rainfall during wet periods. With climate change likely to bring hotter, drier summers, the chances of drought could increase in the decades ahead, the Met Office says. These preparations have been brought into sharp focus by this year’s exceptionally dry spring. Extra demand from new houses, data centres and other sectors could further squeeze supplies, but no major reservoirs have been completed in England since 1992, shortly after the water sector was privatised. Last year the government and water companies announced proposals to build nine new reservoirs by 2050. Together they have the potential to provide 670 million litres of extra water per day, they say. That’s in addition to the Havant Thicket reservoir project in Hampshire, which is already under way and is expected to be completed by 2031. The government also says that it intends to pass legislation to automatically make the other seven proposed reservoirs “nationally significant” too. “Reservoir projects are very complex infrastructure projects that are slow to take forward, and so anything that can be done to streamline that process can be a positive thing,” said David Porter, senior vice president of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE). The water industry has also welcomed the announcement. “It’s absolutely critical that we build these reservoirs now,” David Henderson, chief executive of Water ***, told BBC News. “If we don’t build them now, we wait another 10 years, it’s going to cost even more, so we can’t keep kicking the can down the road any longer.” But building reservoirs doesn’t come cheaply, even with accelerated planning processes. That could ultimately filter down to people’s bills. Nor does it come quickly. No new major reservoirs are due to be completed this decade. Some experts warn that managing how we use water needs to take greater precedence in a warming climate. “We need a complete overhaul of the way we use water, to plug leaks, cut down on waste and store water where it falls as rain,” said Prof Hannah Cloke of the University of Reading. “It would be better to make more difficult decisions around regulation of new building, as well as retrofitting older homes and businesses, to cut waste and recycle water where it is used, rather than pumping water across huge distances,” she added. And like any major project, the new reservoirs could prove unpopular with local communities, particularly those whose homes and farmland are cleared to make way for them. “The decision by the government to fast-track through the ‘national significant infrastructure’ route is in my opinion very bad and will make the public very angry,” argued Dr Kevin Grecksch of the University of Oxford. But David Porter of ICE stressed the need to take decisions “for the greater good”. “Now, that’s not to say that we should ride roughshod over the views of local people, and that’s not to say that every project is justifiable,” he said. “But if the decision maker is satisfied that on balance it is the right thing to do, you need to find a way through the objection in order to deliver these projects.” In response to the government’s announcement, shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins blamed Labour’s farming and immigration policies for pressures on water supplies. “The last Conservative government left behind a robust, coherent plan to safeguard food security and reduce net migration by more than half. Labour has chosen to abandon those plans and in doing so, it has surrendered control over both our rural community and our borders,” she said. Source link #Government #fasttracks #reservoirs #secure #water #supply Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Before the Great Wall, ******** rulers built a shallow ditch Before the Great Wall, ******** rulers built a shallow ditch Archaeologists excavate part of the medieval wall system in Mongolia Gideon Shelach-Lavi et al. 2025 Long before the Great Wall of China was constructed, other monumental walls were built across the Eurasian steppes – but they weren’t designed to defend against Mongol armies. Recent excavations reveal that they were erected to control movement of people or demonstrate power, much like border walls today. The Great Wall of China spans many thousands of kilometres, the longest stretch running some 8850 kilometres. This part dates from the Ming dynasty (AD 1368 to 1644) and served as a physical barrier to defend against Mongol raids. Unlike the Great Wall, which is – as the name implies – made up of large walls, the earlier system is a network of trenches, walls and enclosures stretching approximately 4000 kilometres across more northerly regions in China, Mongolia and Russia. It was built between the 10th and 12th centuries by several dynasties, chiefly the Jin dynasty (AD 1115 to 1234), which was founded by Jurchen people from Siberia and north-east China, who were mainly pastoralists. Gideon Shelach-Lavi at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and his colleagues had already surveyed and mapped the walls using satellite imagery and drones, but now they have studied a section running for 405 kilometres through what is now Mongolia and excavated at one of the enclosures. The structures were made up of a ditch about 1 metre deep and 3 metres wide, with the earth from it piled up on one side, creating a wall of compressed earth that may have been a metre or two tall. Then, every few kilometres along the wall, there was a thick, square, stone enclosure, about 30 metres across. What the walls were built for hasn’t been clear. There is very little historical documentation about them and they weren’t built at natural geographic borders, says Shelach-Lavi. Many historians thought they were built to stop the armies of Genghis Khan, who ruled the Mongol Empire from 1206 until 1227, says Shelach-Lavi. The structures wouldn’t have been particularly effective defensively, though. “This was not meant to stop invading armies,” says Shelach-Lavi. Instead, he suggests it was more of a show of power – to demonstrate that the area was under the control of the Jin dynasty. The wall would also have funnelled people through gates at the enclosures, so the flow of people, goods and animals could be managed. It might also have been used to prevent small raids, even if not stopping armies, he says. “The idea, I think, is to channel those people to where you have those enclosures, so you can control them, you can tax them,” he says. “It’s a matter of controlling who is moving, and in this respect, it’s not very different from what we see today.” Finds at the enclosure also shed light on how the people there may have lived. “This is a pastoralist area,” says Shelach-Lavi. “We find a lot of evidence in the region of people living off herding and hunting and fishing.” And yet, at the enclosure, the researchers found coins from the Han ******** Song dynasty, which was at war with the Jin dynasty, as well as ceramics, a plough head and a stone platform or bench that could be heated and used as a stove or bed. This implies that significant resources were invested into the garrison’s construction and maintenance, says Shelach-Lavi, and also that the people lived here all year round and practised agriculture. “That’s surprising because even today, they don’t do agriculture in this place,” he says. Topics: Source link #Great #Wall #******** #rulers #built #shallow #ditch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Delta Goodrem: Aussie singer surprises commuters at London station with piano performance Delta Goodrem: Aussie singer surprises commuters at London station with piano performance Aussie songstress Delta Goodrem has surprised commuters at London’s St Pancras International Station with an impromptu performance on Wednesday. Jumping on the piano — which was gifted to the station by English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber in late 2024 — the 40-year-old treated onlookers to several hits from her second album Mistaken Identity as she celebrated the project’s 20th anniversary. The album symbolised the star’s triumphant re-emergence following a battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at just 18. Having clearly lost none of her powerful vocal range, the girl who was “born to try” painted smiles on the faces of travellers as the echoing of classics Wings, Predictable, Hearts on the Run, and other hits rang out through the cavernous concourse. Camera IconDelta Goodrem performs at St Pancras International Station on May 28, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) Credit: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images “This is the most magical place,” Goodrem reportedly told fans between songs. “Every piano tells a story—and this one’s seen some legends. I’m honoured to share a few songs with you while I’m here in the ***.” With Sir Elton John first gifting a Yamaha piano to the station in 2016, the transient landmark has become a hub for talented stars to ply their craft — including Alicia Keys, Nora Jones, Jeff Goldblum, John Legend, and Sir Rod Stewart. Peter Martin-Jones, Head of Marketing at London St. Pancras Highspeed, said the Aussie’s performance would serve to continue the legacy. Camera IconDelta Goodrem performs at St Pancras International Station on May 28, 2025 in London, England. Credit: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images “We’re thrilled to have welcomed Delta Goodrem to St. Pancras International for this special performance,” Mr Martin-Jones said. “Our public pianos have become a stage for extraordinary talent and unforgettable moments, and Delta’s visit was no exception. It’s moments like these that make St. Pancras a unique cultural hub for London, bringing music and joy to all who pass through.” Dressed in a ****** leather jacket and pants to contrast with her white heels, some fans may have clocked Goodrem’s imposing diamond ring worn since her engagement to Aussie guitarist Matthew Copley in 2023. However, the talent was not seen complimenting it with the diamond band that she had reportedly rocked during her two sold-out Hackney Empire shows in London earlier this month, which prompted speculation the couple had wedded in secret. Source link #Delta #Goodrem #Aussie #singer #surprises #commuters #London #station #piano #performance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

******** migrants threatened with death penalty over fatal jet ski hit and run ******** migrants threatened with death penalty over fatal jet ski hit and run Two ******** migrants suspected of killing a US soldier in a jet ski ****** over memorial day weekend have been threatened with the death penalty. Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, threatened the pair with the death penalty after they were arrested on suspicion of taking part in a jet ski hit and run that killed a US air force recruit. “Welcome to Texas. Here’s your death penalty,” the Republican captioned a news reel of the incident on X. Ava Moore, 18, died on Sunday after she was hit by a jet ski while out kayaking on Grapevine Lake, North Texas. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Perozo, both 21, were arrested on Tuesday following a standoff with law enforcement at their home near Dallas, Fox 4 reported. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Perozo have been arrested Ms Gonzelez was allegedly driving a jet ski with another woman when they crashed into Moore, after which she is accused of fleeing the scene with Mr Perozo in a blue Toyota Corolla, knocking into two other vehicles as they tried to get away. Both suspects then allegedly ran from the scene. The jet ski passenger remained at the scene where she was interviewed by police. Witnesses told law enforcement that the jet ski made several “reckless” manoeuvres at high speed before crashing into Moore, who was in the process of steering away, according to an arrest warrant seen by Fox4. Bystanders allegedly tried to restrain the suspects before they got into their car escape. Ms Gonzalez, from Venezuela, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, with her bond set at $500,000. Mr Perozo was also charged with an accident involving injury, and more charges are expected on Wednesday. Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, said that both suspects were in the country illegally, which the acting head of the ICE Dallas Field Office confirmed, according to reports. “Ava Moore’s senseless death was caused by an ******** alien who should have never been in our country in the first place,” Mr Paxton said. “My heart breaks for Ava’s family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy.” Tributes pour in Tributes have poured in for Moore, who had recently graduated from the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School and was set to commence basic training. On the day of the ******, she was visiting her parents in North Texas, Fox 4 reported. “We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,” US air force academy superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind said in a statement. “Her constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team.” Ms Gonzalez is not currently charged with a capital offence and is therefore not eligible for the death penalty. Under Texas law, the death penalty only applies to certain capital felonies, defined as “an individual intentionally or knowingly causing the death of an individual”. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #******** #migrants #threatened #death #penalty #fatal #jet #ski #hit #run Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple’s Logic Pro for iPad and Mac can now capture your performances even when you forget to hit record Apple’s Logic Pro for iPad and Mac can now capture your performances even when you forget to hit record Apple’s just dropped a pretty significant upgrade to Logic Pro for Mac and iPad Flashback Capture will handle the recording even if you don’t start it Stem Splitters gains more functionality, and a bit of Apple Intelligence arrives in this creative tool Apple’s been on a roll with Logic Pro on the Mac and iPad – in 2024, the tech giant ushered in several AI-powered features, including an impressive Stem Splitter, and now, for the first major update of 2025, you could say it’s turning things up to 11. Leading the improvements for both the Mac and iPad is a new tool that will save your brilliant take, even if you forget to hit the record button. Beyond that, Stem Splitter is an even more powerful tool, and Apple Intelligence is arriving within the long-standing Notepad functionality. So let’s start with Flashback Capture – this is a renaming of ‘Capture Recording’ and an expansion of its capabilities. Whether you’re a pro at Logic or maybe just upgrading from GarageBand, you’ve likely experienced this when you start strumming on a guitar, sing a few chords, or play another instrument – greatness strikes, but you forget to hit record. This feature has the potential to be a lifesaver, as it automatically captures your performance before you hit record. You may like (Image credit: Apple) With the press of a button, you can then make it appear on your timeline. As part of its rebranding, Flashback Capture now works with any MIDI source – or, more accurately, with any audio source. It also works if you play something while listening to another piece of your timeline – when inspiration strikes, regardless of whether you start recording, Flashback Capture kind of saves the day. This update is now available for Mac with Logic Pro 11.2 and for iPad with Logic Pro version 2.2, both of which are now available. The ever-popular Stem Splitter, which utilizes AI to analyze an audio file and separate the instruments or vocals into individual tracks, is receiving an enhancement. Previously, it could separate vocals, bass, and drums into separate tracks while placing other potential elements into a track called “other.” Now, Apple is adding the ability to recognize piano and guitar, while also promising better audio fidelity. This should be pretty helpful, though if you have a ***** section in your band, those wonderful brass instruments will still live in the ‘other’ track. There will also be presets to pick from, including a *********, instrumental with vocals, or just instrumental. Stem Splitter will still only be available on Macs and iPads with Apple Silicon inside, specifically the M1 chip or newer. (Image credit: Apple) While there is some AI and machine learning, Apple is also incorporating Writing Tools integration. Essentially, the Notepad tool inside Logic Pro will now have a dedicated button for Writing Tools, allowing you to leverage Apple’s own models or ChatGPT’s smarts to help flesh out lyrics, potentially. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. If you’re keen on new sound packs, Logic Pro on the Mac is gaining Magnetic Imperfections and Tosin Abasi, while the iPad version gets the brand-new Dancefloor Rush. The latter here offers alchemy patches and hundreds of loops, all themed around drum and bass. It sounds a lot like summer pop and should be fun. (Image credit: Apple) Lastly, for Logic Pro on iPad, Learn MIDI is arriving and will help you get the hang of these physical control devices with minimal previous experience. Essentially, you can plug a compatible MIDI device into your iPad via USB-C and then assign a function in Logic Pro to a physical control, such as a knob. You’ll be able to customize the experience to your exact needs, and as they evolve, you can adjust your setup accordingly. The best news, though, and keeping with Apple’s past enhancements to the software suite, is that if you’ve already bought Logic Pro for the Mac or subscribe to Logic Pro for iPad, you’ll get all these new features for free. Apple’s also not increasing the cost for either. Logic Pro for the Mac is still a one-time purchase of $199.99 / £199.99 / AU$ 299.99 and Logic Pro for iPad is $5.99 / £4.99 / AU$7.99 or annually at $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$59.99. Additionally, you can still get a one-month free trial on the iPad or a 90-day free trial on the Mac for Logic. You might also like Source link #Apples #Logic #Pro #iPad #Mac #capture #performances #forget #hit #record Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump administration’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional, judge rules – Politico Trump administration’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional, judge rules – Politico Trump administration’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional, judge rules PoliticoJudge Says Law Used to Detain Khalil Is Probably Unconstitutional The New York TimesColumbia protester Mahmoud Khalil’s detention ruled likely unconstitutional The Washington PostJudge says Rubio ‘likely’ violated Constitution in ordering Mahmoud Khalil deported NPRTrump bid to deport Columbia activist Khalil likely unconstitutional, judge says Reuters Source link #Trump #administrations #bid #deport #Mahmoud #Khalil #unconstitutional #judge #rules #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia posts record $44 billion revenue, H20 export ban bites as gaming rises Nvidia posts record $44 billion revenue, H20 export ban bites as gaming rises Nvidia on Wednesday disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2026, posting revenue of $44.062 billion, its best quarter ever. The company’s sales increased almost across the board both in terms of quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year comparisons. As the company ramped up its Blackwell GPUs, it also set revenue records both for gaming and datacenter revenues. However, the recent shipments ban of H20 GPUs to China hurt Nvidia’s margins quite significantly. Record quarter For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Nvida reported GAAP revenue of $44.062 billion, marking a 12% rise quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and a 69% increase year-over-year (YoY). The company’s gross margin fell sharply to 60.5%, primarily due to a $4.5 billion charge related to writing down of H20 inventory due to the latest U.S. export restrictions imposed in early April. (Image credit: Nvidia) Without the charge, Nvidia’s non-GAAP margin would have been 71.3%, still considerably lower than 78.9% in Q1 FY2025 or 73.5% in Q4 FY2025. Nvidia’s operating income was $21.6 billion, down 10% from the prior quarter but up 28% year-over-year, as for net income, it reached $18.8 billion, a 15% sequential decline but a 26% increase from the same ******* a year ago. You may like Driven by AI and gaming Nvidia’s data center revenue set a new record $39.112 billion, comprising of $34.155 billion compute revenue and $4.957 billion networking revenue. The result represented a 10% quarter-over-quarter growth and 73% year-over-year growth, driven by surging global demand for AI infrastructure. Nvidia does not provide split between sales of Blackwell and Hopper AI GPUs as well as Blackwell and Hopper systems, but it said that transition to Blackwell is almost complete. This means that while there are still some customers interested in Hopper processors, the vast majority of its clients now want Blackwell products. In addition, the company highlighted strong momentum in Blackwell-based systems as NVL72 GB200 machines ramped to full-scale production during the quarter. “Our breakthrough Blackwell NVL72 AI supercomputer — a ‘thinking machine’ designed for reasoning — is now in full-scale production across system makers and cloud service providers,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia. “Global demand for Nvidia’s AI infrastructure is incredibly strong. AI inference token generation has surged tenfold in just one year, and as AI agents become mainstream, the demand for AI computing will accelerate.” (Image credit: Nvidia) Nvidia’s gaming products also achieved a record-breaking revenue of $3.8 billion — a 48% increase from the previous quarter and a 42% rise YoY — in the first quarter of FY2025. This growth was driven by multiple factors, including insufficient gaming GPU shipments in the previous quarter as well as launch of Nvidia’s mainstream GeForce RTX 5070 and 5060-series products based on the Blackwell architecture. As for OEM and other segment, it generated $111 million, down 12% sequentially but up 42% year-over-year. Nvidia’s professional vizualization (ProViz) business reported revenue of $509 million, down from $511 million QoQ, but up 19% from $427 million in the same quarter a year go. Such results may indicate that workstation makers continued to purchase Ada Lovelace-based professional graphics cards despite the imminent release of Blackwell-based RTX Pro graphics boards in May, perhaps because of uncertainities with the U.S. tariffs. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. It is noteworthy that sales of Nvidia’s client and professional GPUs — which are reported under gaming, ProViz, OEMs, and other monikers — totaled $4.42 billion, which is lower than sales of Nvidia’s networking gear. Nvidia’s automotive and robotics segment earned $567 million, down from $570 million in the previous quarter, but up a whopping 72% from $329 million in Q1 FY2025. (Image credit: Nvidia) Impressive outlook For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Nvidia expects revenue of approximately $45.0 billion ± 2%. The company’s Q2 revenue outlook could have been $8.0 billion higher if there was no H20 export restrictions. However, the company projects GAAP gross margins of 71.8% and Nvidia’s goal is to reach mid-70% gross margins later in the year. This recovery reflects improving product mix and normalization after the Q1 inventory charge related to unsellable H20 units. Operating expenses in Q2 FY2026 are projected to be around $5.7 billion on a GAAP basis. The vast majority of that sum will be used for research and development (R&D). Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Source link #Nvidia #posts #record #billion #revenue #H20 #export #ban #bites #gaming #rises Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Golden eagles flying back to northern England Golden eagles flying back to northern England Jo Lonsdale BBC North East and Cumbria Investigations John Wright A golden eagle named Talla, photographed here in Scotland, was seen on a crag in Northumberland in March After years of absence, golden eagles are beginning to venture back into England from the south of Scotland, leading to hopes they might nest. Among those crossing the border in 2025 was a young male called Talla. Wildlife enthusiast Ian Glendinning has seen the ***’s second biggest bird of prey many times in the Scottish Highlands, but he never expected to encounter one in his home county of Northumberland. “It was the end of March and I was driving in a remote corner of the national park with a couple of friends and the rear passenger suddenly shouted out ‘what on earth is that?’,” he says. “I looked over to my right and about 30 metres away there he was, sitting on a rocky outcrop. “Before I could get my phone out for a photo it glided away, but it was absolutely colossal, there was just no doubting what it was. “I would defy anyone not to be impressed seeing such a huge bird at close range.” Ian Glendinning has seen golden eagles four times in Northumberland since the end of March Talla is one of around 50 golden eagles living in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Their resurgence is thanks to the work of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project (SSGEP), set up when the population in the region had dropped to a mere handful. Since 2018, SSGEP has successfully translocated 28 juveniles, collected at six to eight weeks of age, and 15 sub-adult golden eagles between four months and three years from the Scottish Highlands. Ian Georgeson Golden eagles are the ***’s second largest bird of prey and the population is now stable SSGEP chair Michael Clarke said: “Thanks to our satellite tagging, we can confirm that some are beginning to venture into Northumberland and further afield and these sightings reaffirm the importance of us extending our groundbreaking work.” The birds have also visited the North Pennines and the Lake District, even travelling as far as the Forest of Boland in Lancashire and Nidderdale in Yorkshire. “While it is too early to say if they are settling in these areas, it is a potentially exciting and significant milestone,” Mr Clarke said. Phil Wilkinson The population in the south of Scotland has risen to approximately 50 Golden eagles were wiped out in England and Wales by the mid-19th Century, mainly due to persecution by those who saw them as a threat to livestock or game birds. Despite a brief return following the two world wars, when driven shoots largely ceased, numbers gradually declined again with the last resident golden eagle in England disappearing from the Lake District in 2015. The ***’s remaining population was then largely confined to the Scottish Highlands and Islands, particularly in remote, mountainous regions. Phil Wilkinson Satellite tagging means the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project can track individual birds Dr Cat Barlow, CEO of the charity Restoring Upland Nature, which has taken SSGEP under its wing, said it is not surprising to the birds “exploring in England”. “In the first few years of life, the birds will go looking for new territory, looking for a mate, looking for new feeding grounds,” she said. “They’ll get up high in the sky and head for the areas that look interesting to them, usually those remote upland areas. “They create a visual map of where they’ve been and when they find what they think is a good place, they’ll settle there and try and attract a mate.” Welcoming a possible move south, she said: “I’m from County Durham myself and I’d love to see them back for good there.” Ian Glendinning Northumberland is one of the most sparsely populated counties in England It is not yet clear whether a golden eagle population in areas like the Lake District, or the Northumberland Uplands will establish itself without birds being brought from Scotland. “In theory, as available territories fill up in the south of Scotland, eagles will begin to move into England and they have been visiting old nest sites,” Dr Barlow said. Northumberland Wildlife Trust CEO Mike Pratt said: “They don’t see a border and the landscape either side of the borders of England and Scotland is so similar it’s not a surprise they’re coming south. “The sightings are almost like the golden eagles giving their blessing and saying that the landscape can take them.” Mike Pratt from Northumberland Wildlife Trust hopes one day golden eagles will be seen above the Simonside Hills The charity has recently acquired the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland; 9,500 acres of land which include the Simonside Hills. Mr Pratt hopes one day golden eagles will be present there. “It won’t be a rushed process and we’ll be consulting carefully, but the project in the south of Scotland has been such a success, people really love them. “I would like to think the same could happen here.” South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project/PA Golden eagles are currently extinct in England Mr Glendinning has seen golden eagles three more times since that first shock sighting in March and feels a sense of “wonderment” each time. “They just fit in perfectly with the landscape, I just felt a real sense of amazement that they are there and I can see them,” he said. “It just feels like they belong here.” Source link #Golden #eagles #flying #northern #England Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Asian stocks rally after Trump tariffs hit court hurdle Asian stocks rally after Trump tariffs hit court hurdle Asian shares and Wall Street futures have climbed in Asia after a US federal court blocked President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs from going into effect, sending the dollar up on safe haven currencies. The Manhattan-based Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from nations that sell more to the United States than they buy. The White House quickly appealed the decision, and could take it all the way to the Supreme Court if needed, but in the meantime it offered some hope that Trump might back away from the highest tariff levels he had threatened. “We’re just trying to work out what it might mean basically but obviously the market is doing a knee-jerk reaction,” said Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at NAB. “So this may be an absolute storm in a teacup or potentially something more significant.” MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up on Thursday, awaiting the opening of ******** markets. Japan’s Nikkei index jumped 1.5 per cent to 38,263.36. American’s largest ally in Asia has been appealing to Trump to cancel the tariffs he has ordered on imports from Japan and to also stop 25 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminium and autos. The ruling also pushed the US dollar sharply higher against the Japanese yen. It was trading at 146.06 yen early Thursday, up from 144.87 yen late Wednesday. Australia’s ASX gained 0.3 per cent to 8,418.90. In South Korea, the Kospi surged 1.4 per cent to 2,707.77. Shares also were helped by the Bank of Korea’s decision to cut its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent from 2.75 per cent, to ease pressure on the economy. S&P 500 futures climbed 1.5 per cent, while Nasdaq futures rose 1.8 per cent. The latter had already been lifted by relief over earnings from Nvidia, which beat sales estimates. The chipmaker and AI darling also projected strong revenues for the current quarter, sending its shares up 4.4 per cent after hours. That news helped offset a Financial Times report the White House had ordered US firms that offer software used to design semiconductors to stop selling their services to ******** groups. The New York Times separately reported the United States had suspended some sales to China of critical US technologies, including those related to jet engines, semiconductors and certain chemicals. The news of the court decision hit traditional safe havens, lifting the dollar 0.8 per cent on the Swiss franc to 0.336. It gained 0.6 per cent on the Japanese yen to 145.76 yen, while the euro dipped 0.5 per cent to $US1.1230. Yields on 10-year Treasuries rose three basis points to 4.51 per cent and markets further shaved the chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut anytime soon. Minutes of the last Fed meeting showed “almost all participants commented on the risk that inflation could prove to be more persistent than expected” due to Trump’s tariffs. A rate cut in July is now seen as just a 22 per cent chance, while September has come into around 60% having been more than fully priced a month ago. In commodity markets, gold slipped 0.9 per cent to $US3,259 an ounce . Oil prices extended a rally begun on supply concerns as OPEC+ agreed to leave their output policy unchanged and as the US barred Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude. US crude firmed 47 cents to $US62.31 per barrel. with AP Source link #Asian #stocks #rally #Trump #tariffs #hit #court #hurdle Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘You should get out of here’ ‘You should get out of here’ LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man Metro police suspect planned a mass shooting at a Las Vegas gym warned a patron to leave before killing an employee, according to 911 calls the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Wednesday. On Friday, May 16, Daniel Ortega, 34, killed Edgar Quinonez, 31, during the shooting inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club on Rainbow Boulevard near Vegas Drive. Metro police shot and killed Ortega as he ran out of the front of the business. Three other people were injured in the shooting. More than 30 people called 911 in the more than 90-minute-long audio the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Wednesday. Ortega, armed with an Olympic Arms PCR-223 caliber rifle and “multiple” ammunition magazines, walked past several people who were leaving the gym and then approached an employee who was working the front desk. Police said Ortega then began to “pace” around the front desk while several other people left the business. One call involved a woman telling a dispatcher that her husband interacted with Ortega as both men walked into the gym. “They exchanged some words, and then the shooter told him to leave,” she said. “And then he heard the shots. I guess the guy walked in and he had the gun, and I guess my husband looked at him and said. ‘Is that real?’ And the guy said, ‘No, it’s fake,’ and then kind of pointed it at him and said, ‘No, it’s real, you should get out of here.’” The man who spoke with Ortega then talked with the dispatcher, saying he suspected something was wrong. On Friday, May 16, Daniel Ortega, 34, killed Edgar Quinonez, 31, during the shooting inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club on Rainbow Boulevard near Vegas Drive. Metro police shot and killed Ortega as he ran out of the front of the business. Three other people were injured in the shooting. (LVMPD) “The way he was dressed, I thought he was a cop or something like that,” the man later told police. “Nobody was doing anything. Nobody was freaking out or something anything. Nobody was acting weird.” “He just told you to leave?” the dispatcher said. “I just hid behind the pillar because I didn’t know what was going on,” the man said. “He kept walking in and said, ‘No, it’s fake, but you should get out of here.’” Several 911 calls capture the sound of gunfire. Police said Ortega fired 24 rounds before his weapon malfunctioned. One person locked in an office near the gym’s entrance described Ortega to a dispatcher, saying he was “wandering around” and later sitting in a chair with the shotgun in his hand. Several people described to dispatchers how they were hiding in offices, closets, or bathrooms as Ortega walked through part of the building. “The gym is full of people,” another caller told a dispatcher as she hid in a closet. “He has a huge, long gun. I don’t know what kind of gun it is.” “He was by himself,” a caller said, believing Ortega may have intended to target Quinonez. “The thing is, when he came in, he told me to move. Like, he didn’t shoot me. He’s just like, ‘Get out of the way. You better move.’” Police show an image of the gun Daniel Ortega, 34, used in the deadly shooting at a Las Vegas gym. (LVMPD) An employee who called 911 believed the gym was packed with up to 150 members and at least 10 employees, they said on one call. Several people called 911 from the building’s roof. “I just ran,” one caller said. Another person called 911 as a driver brought him to a hospital. “I am on my way to the hospital,” the caller said. “It was so many different shots, and people started running.” During a news conference focusing on the officer-involved shooting, LVMPD Asst. Sheriff Jamie Prosser said the rifle’s malfunction “saved the incident from being a mass-casualty event.” The investigation into a possible motive was ongoing, police said. Ortega was a member of the gym and worked out at that location, but there was no connection known between him and Quinonez, Prosser said. 8 News Now Investigator David Charns can be reached at *****@*****.tld. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KLAS. Source link Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine – NPR Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine – NPR Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine NPRHHS cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu vaccine CNNHHS cancels funding for Moderna to develop vaccines to combat bird flu The Washington PostTrump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu AP NewsUS cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine Reuters Source link #Trump #administration #cancels #plans #develop #bird #flu #vaccine #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Titans sweat on Tino after ****** eye injury Titans sweat on Tino after ****** eye injury Gold Coast are sweating on the availability of captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui after he was wearing the scars of battle following his return to the State of Origin arena. The Maroons prop, who missed last season with an ACL rupture, had stitches in a badly cut left eye that had gone ****** after the 18-6 loss to NSW on Wednesday night. Of concern was the swelling around his eye socket area. AAP was told the Titans skipper may require scans to confirm there is no fracture as he aims to line up on Saturday afternoon against his former club Melbourne. “I pride myself on backing up from Origin. I intend to play,” he said. “I hope to be back again (for game two of the Origin series) in Perth but first of all I want to perform for the Titans against the Storm.” Fa’asuamaleaui won a title with Melbourne in 2020 and it is a match he always marks on his calendar. Fellow Gold Coast and Maroons forwards Moeaki Fotuaika and Beau Fermor have been cleared to play at Cbus Super Stadium. North Queensland quartet Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden and Reece Robson were also cleared of any injuries and should back up against Wests Tigers on Saturday night. Brisbane had two players involved in Origin – NSW’s man of the match Payne Haas and Maroons lock Pat Carrigan. Both were set for medicals on Thursday morning ahead of Saturday night’s away clash with Manly. Haas battled a quad injury in the 10 days leading up to Origin but still was the best player on the park in a remarkable display. Source link #Titans #sweat #Tino #****** #eye #injury Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Boeing aims to certify 737 MAX variants by year-end, CEO tells Aviation Week Boeing aims to certify 737 MAX variants by year-end, CEO tells Aviation Week SEATTLE (Reuters) -Boeing expects to finish certification of its best-selling 737 MAX family by the end of the year, CEO Kelly Ortberg said in an interview with trade publication Aviation Week published on Wednesday. The company has been trying for several years to gain certification for the smallest and largest MAX variants from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The MAX 7 and MAX 10 have been delayed in part due to concerns with the engine de-icing system. Ortberg told Aviation Week that the U.S. planemaker hopes to finish certification this year, clearing the way to start deliveries of the MAX 7 and MAX 10, “two airplanes that are very, very important to our customers and our backlog.” Boeing’s backlog includes nearly 1,200 orders for the 737 MAX 10 and 332 orders for the MAX 7. United Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella this month told reporters that the company does not expect to take delivery of MAX 10s until 2027 at the earliest. Alaska Airlines officials have said they do not expect to receive the variant until at least mid-2026. Ortberg also said in the Aviation Week interview that Boeing was making progress on certifying the 777-9, the company’s largest jetliner in production. When the program was announced in 2013, Boeing planned to start deliveries in 2020. However, it is still in flight testing. Ortberg has previously said publicly that he expects deliveries to start next year. Boeing has 419 orders for the 777-9, according to its website. (Reporting by Dan Catchpole in Seattle; Editing by Jamie Freed) Source link #Boeing #aims #certify #MAX #variants #yearend #CEO #tells #Aviation #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

U.S. says it will start revoking visas for ******** students U.S. says it will start revoking visas for ******** students U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the members of press, following NATO foreign ministers’ informal meeting, in Antalya, Turkey May 15, 2025. Umit Bektas | Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States will start revoking visas of ******** students, including those with connections to the ******** ********** Party or studying in critical fields. President Donald Trump’s administration has sought to ramp up deportations and revoke student visas as part of wide-ranging efforts to fulfill its hardline immigration agenda. In a statement, Rubio said the department will also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications from China and Hong Kong. “The U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for ******** students,” he said. The ******** Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. China is also at the epicenter of Trump’s global trade war that has roiled financial markets, upended supply chains and fueled risks of a sharp worldwide economic downturn. The number of ******** international students in the United States has dropped to about 277,000 in 2024 from a high of around 370,000 in 2019, driven partly by growing tension between the world’s two biggest economies and heightened U.S. government scrutiny of some ******** students. On Tuesday, Reuters reported the U.S. Department of State had halted new appointments for all foreign student and exchange visitor visa applicants, according to an internal cable. The Trump administration has expanded social media vetting of foreign students and is seeking to ramp up deportations and revoke student visas as part of its wide-ranging efforts to fulfill his hardline immigration agenda. Source link #U.S #start #revoking #visas #******** #students Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk says he is leaving Trump administration – BBC Elon Musk says he is leaving Trump administration – BBC Elon Musk says he is leaving Trump administration BBCElon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president’s ‘big beautiful bill’ 6abc PhiladelphiaMusk officially steps down from DOGE after wrapping work streamlining government Fox NewsTrump responds to Musk saying he’s ‘disappointed’ in big tax bill USA TodayJudge rules suit challenging DOGE and Elon Musk’s power over government can continue NPR Source link #Elon #Musk #leaving #Trump #administration #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Labor member Trish Cook vows to support Bullwinkel sheep farmers in the wake of the live export ban Labor member Trish Cook vows to support Bullwinkel sheep farmers in the wake of the live export ban Labor’s Trish Cook has vowed not to forget her rural constituents as she begins her role as the first Member for Bullwinkel. Bullwinkel is a new seat stretching from Perth’s metropolitan fringe out to the Wheatbelt, with 15 per cent of constituents falling outside of the metropolitan region. The shires of Beverley, Northam, Toodyay and York fall within the hybrid urban-rural seat where they once fell in O’Connor and Durack — typically seats held by the Liberal party. Parts of the cities of Armadale, Gosnells, Kalamunda and Swan, and the Shire of Mundaring also fall within the 9508sqkm area. Ms Cook said her first message to all her constituents was one of gratitude. “Thank you for electing me as the first ever member for Bullwinkel,” she said. “I appreciate it’s a great honour and privilege to do this and I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running and getting stuck into it.” The vastness of the electorate has seen a wide range of issues affecting voters, from suburban families to primary producers and farmers. Ms Cook said the needs of her regional voters were familiar to her, having served as a councillor for the Shire of Mundaring for six years, as deputy shire president in 2023 and as a nurse in Northam. “I appreciate the trust and support that’s been given to me, and I know that it’s probably a first time there’s a Labor MP for those areas and I don’t take that lightly,” she said. “I’ve travelled around the electorate, especially the country towns . . . they’re not new to me — this is an area I know reasonably well and I intend to advocate for the people there. “I know the unique challenges of living in the regions and I want to deliver results for the farmers out there and their communities.” Labor’s laws phasing out live sheep exports by sea have been a key issue facing rural communities — the plan has been heavily protested by farming groups, culminating in the Keep the Sheep campaign. Ms Cook said she wants to support Bullwinkel farmers in the wake of the live sheep export phase out. “I want those farmers to farm sheep, I want those sheep to be processed in WA and I want those jobs to stay here,” she said. “I’ll be doing everything I can to make sure that the $1.39 million transition package is wisely spent and goes towards supporting the farmers of Bullwinkel. “I’ve already asked my staff to set up a meeting with the transition advocate and I’ve been liaising with Jackie Jarvis, the State Minister for Agriculture, and Julie Collins’ office, and I really want to hit the ground running on this issue and do what I can to help the farmers of the district to adapt. “I spoke to a lot of people on pre-poll, including the Keep the Sheep people. I’ve been out to Toodyay and speaking to farmers there. I want to do my best as a MP to support farmers because they do have specific issues in their industry and I will prioritise them.” Ms Cook said she intends to deliver on all Labor’s election commitments. These include a new urgent care clinic in Mundaring, a mental health centre in Kalamunda, and a $5m childcare centre in Mundaring. Other commitments include battery backup power for the 23 mobile phone towers within the Perth hills to assist in emergencies, various funding commitments across six volunteer fire brigades, and the joint commitment of the State and Federal governments with $355m for Midland Hospital. “They’re commitments I really want to see and — this is being supported by Anthony Albanese — is that we will spend, the first year particularly, delivering on those commitments,” Ms Cook said. On top of these, Ms Cook said she intends to advocate for quality healthcare and cost of living measures, as well as improvements to housing infrastructure, roads, bridges and telecommunications. “I trust the councils and the shires in those regional areas, as well as the people we door knocked and have spoken to — they told me what they need and I will certainly go in to bat for them.” Source link #Labor #member #Trish #Cook #vows #support #Bullwinkel #sheep #farmers #wake #live #export #ban Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NASA astronauts Butch and Suni emerge from recovery after long Starliner mission NASA astronauts Butch and Suni emerge from recovery after long Starliner mission By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the U.S. astronauts left on the International Space Station last year by Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule, are on the up after returning to Earth in March, emerging from weeks of physical therapy to ramp up work with Boeing and various NASA programs. “Right now, we’re just coming off of the rehab portion of our return,” Wilmore, 62, told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday. “Gravity stinks for a *******, and that ******* varies for different people, but eventually you get over those neurovestibular balance type of issues.” Wilmore and Williams, who last year set off for an eight-day Starliner test flight that swelled into a nine-month stay in space, have had to readapt their muscles, sense of balance and other basics of Earth living in a 45-day ******* standard for astronauts returning from long-term space missions. The astronaut duo have spent at least two hours a day with astronaut strength and reconditioning officials within NASA’s medical unit while juggling an increasing workload with Boeing’s Starliner program, NASA’s space station unit in Houston and agency researchers. “It’s been a little bit of a whirlwind,” Williams, 59, said in the interview. “Because we also have obligations to all of the folks that we worked with.” Williams said some of her post-spaceflight side effects were slower to clear up and she felt tired in late stages of recovery, as dozens of various muscles re-engaged. That made it hard for her to wake up as early in the mornings as she likes, until a little more than a week ago. “Then I’m up at four in the morning, and I’m like, Aha! I’m back,” she said. Wilmore had some issues with his back and neck before heading to space, being unable to turn his head all the way to the side, he said. That all went away in space where “you don’t have any stress on your body.” When he returned in March, gravity greeted him with the neck pain he left on Earth. “We’re still floating in the capsule in the ocean, and my neck starts hurting, while we still hadn’t even been extracted yet,” he said, laughing. The human body, evolved over millions of years in the gravity of Earth’s surface, was not meant for spaceflight. The absence of gravity triggers an array of physical effects over time, such as muscle atrophy or cardiovascular shifts that can cause a chain reaction of other health changes. Confinement in a small space and higher solar radiation in space, without the protection of Earth’s atmosphere, have other effects. STARLINER PROBLEMS Propulsion system issues on Boeing’s Starliner forced NASA to bring the capsule back without its crew last year and to fold the two astronauts into its normal, long-duration rotation schedule on the ISS. Boeing, which has taken $2 billion in charges on its Starliner development, faces a looming decision by NASA to refly the spacecraft uncrewed before it carries humans again. Boeing spent $410 million to fly a similar uncrewed mission in 2022 after a 2019 testing failure. Reflying Starliner uncrewed “seems like the logical thing to do,” Williams said, drawing comparisons with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Russian capsules that flew uncrewed missions before putting humans aboard. She and NASA are pushing for that outcome, Williams added. “I think that’s the correct path,” said Williams, who is “hoping Boeing and NASA will decide on that same course of action” soon. Results from Starliner testing planned throughout the summer are expected to determine whether the spacecraft can fly humans on its next flight, NASA officials have said. (Reporting by Joey Roulette; Editing by Jamie Freed) Source link #NASA #astronauts #Butch #Suni #emerge #recovery #long #Starliner #mission Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Reciprocal’ tariffs in limbo as U.S. court steps in ‘Reciprocal’ tariffs in limbo as U.S. court steps in U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has been accused of walking back on his trade policies — a Financial Times columnist succinctly described that apparent pattern as the “TACO” theory, or “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The walk-backs on tariffs has largely been a positive for markets. Now, a federal court has struck down his “reciprocal” tariffs — the same that were put on hold by Trump — lifting U.S. futures. Markets in extended trading were already buoyed by Nvidia’s sales figure in the January quarter. The chipmaker posted a 73% surge in revenue from its data center division, which includes artificial intelligence chips and other related components. Overall revenue jumped 69% to $44.06 billion from $26 billion a year earlier — and would have been even higher if not for restrictions on exports to China, Nvidia said. In other words, demand for AI chips is still booming, despite worries about companies not needing as many advanced chips and corporations spending less because of uncertainty caused by tariffs. It doesn’t seem that chip export restrictions to China will enjoy that same policy wobbling faced by tariffs, since those rules, in the White House’s view, are more a matter of national security than “negotiation” — which was how Trump characterized his tariff moves. In any case, there could be much less deal-making for Trump to do if the courts keep reining in his policies. What you need to know today Trump ‘reciprocal’ tariffs stuck downA U.S. federal court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority with his reciprocal tariffs, dealing a blow to a major tenet of the president’s economic agenda. “The Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariff Orders exceed any authority granted to the President by IEEPA to regulate importation by means of tariffs,” the judges wrote. Nvidia posts revenue jump despite China curbsNvidia first-quarter earnings beat LSEG estimates. Earnings per share came in at 96 cents adjusted, higher than 93 cents expected, while revenue was $44.06 billion — juiced by a 73% year-on-year jump in revenue from Nvidia’s data center division — which beat the $43.31 billion forecast. Export restrictions to China, however, are weighing on Nvidia. “The H20 export ban ended our Hopper data center business in China,” CEO Jensen Huang said. ‘Negotiation,’ not backing out: TrumpTrump on Wednesday pushed back against the “TACO theory.” It describes a pattern which Trump announces new tariffs, sending markets tumbling, and then later pauses or lightens them, causing markets to rebound. When asked by CNBC about the term, Trump said his moves are “called negotiation.” Markets fell ahead Nvidia earningsU.S. stocks slipped Wednesday. The S&P 500 lost 0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.58% and the Nasdaq Composite gave up 0.51%. Yield on the 30-year Treasury briefly touched 5%. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index slid 0.61%. Automaker Stellantis closed 2.2% lower after the owner of Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and more named North American chief operating officer Antonio Filosa as its new CEO. Elon Musk is ‘disappointed’ with Trump’s billElon Musk, who is spearheading the U.S. government’s Department of Government Efficiency, was found by a federal judge Tuesday to exercise “significant authority” without “proper appointment” by Congress. On Wednesday, Musk on X thanked Trump “for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.” Separately, Musk said he was “disappointed” with Trump’s tax bill, stating it “increases the budget deficit, not just decrease it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.” Tesla investors want Musk to work moreIn news regarding Musk’s original full-time job, Tesla investors on Wednesday wrote a letter to Robyn Denholm, the board chair, demanding Musk to work a minimum of 40 hours per week at the automaker as a condition of any new compensation plan they may arrange for him. Tesla’s “declining sales” and “a plummeting global reputation are cause for serious concern,” the group of pension fund leaders wrote. [PRO] Bond yields might still pressure stocksHigher bond yields on Wednesday appeared to help put a damper on the stock market’s strong start to the week, with the 30-year Treasury yield pushing back toward the 5% level as the S&P 500 stalled. Analysts are warning the bond market could experience more ruction, which would put a lid on any stock rally. And finally… UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump upon arrival at the presidential terminal in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images The U.S.′ AI love affair with the UAE isn’t just about access — it’s about dominance Deep in the oil-rich deserts of the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates is on a mission to establish supremacy in the field of artificial intelligence. Seven thousand miles across the planet, the United States, led by President Donald Trump, wants American firms to dominate the global AI race. While their goals may be separated by continents, their ambitions are strikingly aligned. The U.S. currently makes the world’s most advanced semiconductor chips, while the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries have the abundant, cheap energy needed to power enormous AI data centers. Source link #Reciprocal #tariffs #limbo #U.S #court #steps Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Judge directs Trump officials to lift pause on certain immigration applications Judge directs Trump officials to lift pause on certain immigration applications A federal judge in Massachusetts on Wednesday 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. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is a reprieve for many immigrants from Afghanistan, Latin America, Ukraine and other parts of the world whose ability to remain and work in the U.S. lawfully had been threatened by several Trump administration actions. Agreeing with pro-immigrant advocates who sued the Trump administration, Talwani found that the government’s actions were arbitrary and capricious, in violation of federal administrative law. “This court emphasizes, as it did in its prior order, that it is not in the public interest to manufacture a circumstance in which hundreds of thousands of individuals will, over the course of several months, become unlawfully present in the country, such that these individuals cannot legally work in their communities or provide for themselves and their families,” Talwani wrote in her order. The programs at the center of Talwani’s order rely on a legal immigration authority known as parole, which allows the federal government to temporarily admit foreigners on humanitarian or public interest grounds. President Trump’s appointees have sought to curtail the use of parole, arguing that the authority was broadly abused by the Biden administration. Talwani directed the Trump administration to end a pause it quietly enacted in February to suspend the processing of immigration benefit applications filed by immigrants allowed into the U.S. under several Biden administration programs that relied on the parole authority. That pause mainly affected 240,000 Ukrainians allowed into the U.S. under a sponsorship program known as Uniting for Ukraine set up after the Russian invasion of their homeland in February 2022, as well as 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who benefited from another Biden-era parole policy. It prevented those who entered the U.S. under those policies from obtaining other forms of legal status, like asylum, Temporary Protected Status or permanent residency. Talwani ordered the government to lift another pause, issued in January that has barred immigration officials from considering parole extension requests from Afghans, Ukrainians and other immigrant populations granted entry into the U.S. through parole programs, mostly under the Biden administration. Her ruling also blocked the Trump administration from taking any actions to stop processing parole applications under a longstanding program designed to give temporary legal relief to the immigrant relatives of U.S. service members or veterans. The administration has said this program has not been affected by its efforts to restrict the use of parole. Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security and its sub-agency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which oversees the parole programs, did not immediately comment on Wednesday’s court order. The ruling by Talwani is the second time she ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back parole programs. In April, Talwani blocked the administration from moving forward with a plan to terminate the legal status and seek the deportation of the hundreds of thousands of migrants who came to the U.S. under the parole program for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The Trump administration justified the move by saying the parole initiative was plagued by fraud and inadequate vetting procedures. The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to suspend Talwani’s ruling from April, saying federal courts are unjustifiably interfering with Mr. Trump’s immigration agenda. “The court’s order blocks the Executive Branch from exercising its discretionary authority over a key aspect of the Nation’s immigration and foreign policy and thwarts Congress’s express vesting of that decision in the Secretary, not courts,” the Justice Department wrote in a May 8 request to the Supreme Court. Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the immigration reporter at CBS News. Based in Washington, he covers immigration policy and politics. Source link #Judge #directs #Trump #officials #lift #pause #immigration #applications Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dow futures jump 500 points as court blocks Trump tariffs, Nvidia posts earnings beat: Live updates – CNBC Dow futures jump 500 points as court blocks Trump tariffs, Nvidia posts earnings beat: Live updates – CNBC Dow futures jump 500 points as court blocks Trump tariffs, Nvidia posts earnings beat: Live updates CNBCNvidia to report Q1 earnings as Middle East deals, export control reprieve boost stock Yahoo FinanceHere’s why Nvidia’s stock is climbing despite a disappointing forecast MarketWatchNVIDIA Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2026 NVIDIA NewsroomWe’re raising our Nvidia price target after a great quarter and rosy guidance CNBC Source link #Dow #futures #jump #points #court #blocks #Trump #tariffs #Nvidia #posts #earnings #beat #Live #updates #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hori Backtracks On Switch 2 Accessory Costs, Prices Plummet Hori Backtracks On Switch 2 Accessory Costs, Prices Plummet Outside of Nintendo itself, no manufacturer has revealed more official Switch 2 accessories than Hori, the prolific gear manufacturer responsible for some of the most popular licensed Switch accessories. When Hori’s lineup of Switch 2 accessories was revealed earlier this month, the prices for some products were probably higher than many Switch users would’ve expected. Well, most of those prices are gone already. Hori has reduced the prices of seven of its nine upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. The new prices are now live at Best Buy and Amazon. Some of the price cuts are substantial. For instance, Hori’s Dual USB Playstand has dropped from $70 all the way down to $40. The compact Hori USB Camera is now $40 instead of $60. All three of Hori’s Switch 2 carrying cases are $15 less than before: Adventure Pack ($35), Puff Pouch ($30), Compact Carry All Travel Bag ($40). The only two accessories that retained their original prices are the $10 screen protector and the Piranha Plant Camera, which was unveiled earlier than the rest and had been available to preorder since April. The $60 Piranha Plant Camera is sold out at multiple retailers, but you can still get one at Best Buy and Target. We’ve adjusted the numbers in the lists below to reflect the new prices. You can see the old prices and read about each Switch 2 accessory made by Hori in the gallery below. Check out our Nintendo Switch 2 accessory roundup if you want to compare Hori’s officially licensed accessories to Nintendo’s own gear. Hori Switch 2 Accessories at Amazon As of May 28, roughly half of Hori’s Switch 2 accessories are sold at Amazon, but most say “temporarily out of stock,” so it’s possible preorders will reopen ahead of launch. Hori Switch 2 Accessories at Best Buy All of Hori’s Switch 2 accessories are in stock at Best Buy as of May 28. $40 (Previously: $70) | Releases June 13 The Hori Dual USB PlayStand is a kickstand device with two USB ports so you can charge your Switch 2 and additional Switch 2 accessories while using the console in tabletop mode. $40 (Previously: $50) | Releases June 5 The Horipad Turbo is one of the first official Switch 2 Pro Controller alternatives. It features all the expected buttons (including the Switch 2’s new C-button) along with two programmable back buttons and turbo functions. You can even remap buttons directly with the controller without the need for a secondary app. At $40, it’s also a much more affordable option compared to Nintendo’s $85 first-party Switch 2 Pro controller. For a Nintendo-themed third-party Switch 2 controller, check out PowerA’s upcoming controllers with Super Mario Bros. designs. $40 (Previously: $60) | Releases June 13 If you’re looking forward to the Switch 2’s GameChat feature, Hori’s USB Camera is an alternative optiono to the official Switch 2 Camera. It works with the Switch 2 regardless of whether you’re playing in TV, handheld, or tabletop mode, and its flexible neck should help you find the best angle regardless of where you’re playing. There’s also a sliding lens cover for added privacy when you’re not gaming. While the portability should be a plus, it’s worth noting that unlike the official Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, Hori’s camera is limited to 480p resolution. $60 | Releases June 11 Hori’s other officially licensed Switch 2 camera is inspired by the iconic Piranha Plant. The neck is bendable, allowing you to position the camera at different angles, and the mouth can open and close. The latter is the Piranha Plant’s version of the privacy lens on Hori’s USB Camera. Like the USB Camera, the Piranha Plant is limited to 480p resolution, but at least it looks cool. $35 (Previously: $50) | Releases June 13 The Hori Adventure Pack looks like a well-rounded cross-body travel bag with enough space to hold your console and a handful of accessories. It sports a minimalist ****** design and an additional handle so you can carry it like a purse or suitcase. $30 (Previously: $45) | Releases June 17 This Puff Pouch is a handheld carrying case with a unique “puff” design similar to a winter jacket. It’s big enough to hold your console and a few accessories, and features dividers and pouches inside the bag help keep all your gear organized. $40 (Previously: $55) | Releases June 16 This Compact Carry All Travel Bag is built to hold the console, dock, AC adapter, cables, and a handful of other accessories. It’s essentially an all-in-one solution for traveling with your console–and its five different compartments should help you stay organized while on the road. $10 | Releases June 16 A screen protector is always a wise investment, especially if you plan on traveling with your Switch 2 or frequently tossing it in your backpack. This one features a three-step installation process that helps eliminate bubbles and other headaches with application, and it should do a good job of preventing minor scratches and scrapes. $23 (Previously: $30) | Releases June 5 Along with protecting your Switch 2 display, this screen protector also features anti-glare properties. That makes it compelling to folks who expect to be playing their Switch 2 outdoors or in bright environments–give it a look if you know you’ll be playing in handheld mode the majority of the time. 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Elon Musk confirms exit from DOGE, Donald Trump Administration after criticising ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill Elon Musk confirms exit from DOGE, Donald Trump Administration after criticising ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill Billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed he is leaving US President Donald Trump’s administration, firing off a final message to the Republican as he leaves his White House role. Taking to X, which Mr Musk owns, the now former Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) leader, confirmed he was out of the Trump Administration. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Mr Musk wrote. “The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.” Mr Trump, at the time of writing, has not yet thanked his tech-billionaire DOGE captain. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The SpaceX and Tesla chief executive has openly criticised one Mr Trump’s signature policies in recent days, signalling a break from the US President he helped win re-election in 2024. Last week, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed Mr Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill, which features multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and a promise to increase defence spending. The legislation now heads to the Senate. Mr Musk told CBS News he was “disappointed” by the plan, which he believes “undermines” his previous work for the president on reducing spending. “I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly,” Mr Musk said in the interview with CBS Sunday Morning, a clip of which was released ahead of broadcast. He added that Mr Trump’s plan “increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it”. The legislation could reportedly raise the deficit by about US $600bn (AU $933bn) in the next financial year. Camera IconElon Musk has voiced disappointment with Donald Trump’s major tax and spending bill, saying it undermines previous cost-cutting work. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images The bill “undermines the work that the Doge team is doing”, Mr Musk said, referencing the Department of Government Efficiency. Addressing Mr Trump’s nickname for the legislation, Musk told CBS: “I think a bill can be big or beautiful. I don’t know if it can be both.” If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Mr Trump acknowledged mixed feelings about the bill, telling reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday , “I’m not happy about certain aspects,” but “thrilled” about tax cuts. “It’s the big, beautiful bill,” he said. “And it’s beautiful because of all the things we have.” Mr Trump did not directly respond to Mr Musk’s remarks. The bill would extend tax cuts from Mr Trump’s first term, increase defence spending, fund mass deportations, and raise the debt ceiling to US $4tn ($6.2tn). Mr Musk’s comments highlight a growing distance from Mr Trump, whom he supported with more than US $250m ($389m) in donations last year. Mr Musk recently pledged to step back from Doge, having aimed to cut $1tn ($1.55tn) in government spending. Doge claims $175bn ($272bn) in savings so far, though analysis questions the figure. Mr Musk also said he plans “a lot less” political spending in the future and is committed to leading Tesla for another five years. Tesla has faced backlash over Mr Musk’s government role, including protests and a drop in sales. Mr Musk defended his actions last week, saying: “I did what needed to be done.” He and Mr Trump have previously justified the cuts as a way to address fraud and abuse in federal spending. Source link #Elon #Musk #confirms #exit #DOGE #Donald #Trump #Administration #criticising #big #beautiful #tax #bill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk signals his time leading DOGE is coming to an end Elon Musk signals his time leading DOGE is coming to an end Musk gives his opinion on Trump’s budget bill Elon Musk says Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” undermines work of DOGE team 00:31 The Trump administration’s cost-cutting czar Elon Musk announced Wednesday night his time as a “Special Government Employee” with the administration is winding down. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President [Trump] for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Musk wrote on X. He added that his Department of Government Efficiency’s “mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.” Musk will begin his offboarding process with the White House on Wednesday night, according to an administration official. Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur, had been overseeing DOGE. Musk’s team has upturned the government through employee cuts at nearly every federal agency and the termination of billions of dollars of government contracts. This is a developing story; it will be updated. More from CBS News Aaron Navarro Aaron Navarro is a CBS News digital reporter covering the 2024 elections. He was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit in the 2021 and 2022 election cycles. Source link #Elon #Musk #signals #time #leading #DOGE #coming Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration agrees to return ‘wrongfully’ deported immigrant for first time after battling court orders Trump administration agrees to return ‘wrongfully’ deported immigrant for first time after battling court orders For what appears to be the first time, Donald Trump’s administration will “facilitate” the return of a “wrongfully” deported immigrant following a court order. A gay Guatemalan man referred to as “O.C.G” in court documents says he survived ******* violence and kidnapping in Mexico on his way to the southern border last year. But federal immigration authorities failed to screen him for a credible fear assessment before deporting him back to the same country where he was ****** and held for ransom. Last week, District Judge Brian Murphy ordered the administration to “facilitate” his return — echoing court orders in two other high-profile immigration cases involving “wrongfully” deported immigrants. “In general, this case presents no special facts or legal circumstances, only the banal horror of a man being wrongfully loaded onto a bus and sent back to a country where he was allegedly just ****** and kidnapped,” Murphy wrote. On Wednesday, lawyers for the Department of Justice said Homeland Security officials are preparing to return him to the United States — and potentially release him from custody for humanitarian reasons. A flight crew in Phoenix is working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s air division to put him on a charter flight, according to court filings. Murphy’s ruling marks at least the third time that the Trump administration has been ordered to return a wrongly deported immigrant. Last month, a Trump-appointed federal judge found that the government’s removal of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man named in court documents as “Cristian” violated a court settlement intended to protect young immigrants who have pending asylum claims. The Supreme Court has also unanimously agreed that the Trump administration “illegally” deported Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a father and husband living in Maryland. Abrego Garcia fled El Salvador as a teenager in 2011. He has been imprisoned in his home country since March 15. More than a month after the highest court’s decision, the Trump administration has yet to facilitate his return, and is engaged in a tense legal battle to avoid answering what steps, if any, it is taking to bring him back, and arguing that the administration does not need to answer to questions from a federal judge about its arrangement with El Salvador. The administration has filed a motion to try to dismiss that case altogether. Immigration authorities are in the process of putting a gay Guatemalan ***** survivor on a plane to the United States after Trump administration officials were accused of failing to give him due process before deporting him to Mexico (ICE) O.C.G.’s case is part of a wider class-action lawsuit targeting the administration’s so-called third-country removals, in which immigrants are deported to somewhere other than their home country. Murphy has blocked removing those immigrants without adequate notice — which he alleges the administration defied when authorities sent a group of immigrants to South Sudan. Murphy, who was appointed by Joe Biden, has faced a barrage of attacks from the White House, which labeled him a “far-left activist” who is trying to “protect the violent criminal ******** immigrants.” Trump called him “absolutely out of control” and accused him of “hurting our country.” This week, the judge accused government attorneys of “manufacturing chaos” surrounding the case. Immigration officials initially claimed that O.C.G. had agreed to be sent to Mexico, but the administration later admitted in court documents that their claim was based on erroneous information. An immigration official wrote in a sworn statement that “ICE was unable to identify an officer or officers” who had even asked the man about his credible fear. “How was this mistake made?” Murphy asked government lawyers during a hearing last week. “This is a really big deal,” he said. “It is a big deal to lie to a court under oath. It is an extraordinarily big deal to do so when there are matters of national importance at stake. I take this extremely seriously.” He suggested he could call Homeland Security officials into court to testify under oath. “While mistakes obviously happen, the events leading up to this decision are troubling,” Murphy wrote in his order on May 23. “The Court was given false information, upon which it relied twice, to the detriment of a party at risk of serious and irreparable harm.” Lawyers for the Guatemalan man are likely to “succeed in showing that his removal lacked any semblance of due process,” according to Murphy. Source link #Trump #administration #agrees #return #wrongfully #deported #immigrant #time #battling #court #orders Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]