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Jim Cramer Thinks Okta, Inc. (OKTA)‘s “Numbers Will Be Tremendous” Jim Cramer Thinks Okta, Inc. (OKTA)‘s “Numbers Will Be Tremendous” We recently published a list of Jim Cramer’s Game Plan: 12 Stocks in Focus. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. Cramer mentioned that he agrees with analysts who are recommending buying Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) stock ahead of the quarterly earnings report. “After the close Tuesday, we hear from a company that’s suddenly adored, and it’s Okta… Todd McKinnon has been on a bunch of times, cybersecurity specialist that handles login and verification credentials. Analysts have been climbing up all over themselves to recommend the stock ahead of the quarter. I think they’re right. I think the numbers will be tremendous.” Jim Cramer Thinks Okta, Inc. (OKTA)‘s “Numbers Will Be Tremendous” A mobile application developer programming on a tablet, illustrating the power of the company’s adaptive multi-factor authentication. Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) provides various identity and access management solutions that enable organizations to securely handle user identities and regulate access to applications, devices, and data. Cramer was similarly bullish on the company when he was asked about it in April, as he said: “I think Okta is terrific. It’s one of the greatest companies. I tell you, anybody who works there has a great time, and they have done remarkable things. And Todd McKinnon is terrific, and so is cybersecurity…. This one is a winner.” Overall, OKTA ranks 2nd on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of OKTA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than OKTA and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Jim #Cramer #Thinks #Okta #OKTAs #Numbers #Tremendous Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products – GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comApple’s smart home hub could reportedly make its debut later this year EngadgetApple’s rumored all-new HomePad may launch ‘by the end of this year’, per report 9to5MacSiri problems surface again forcing Apple to delay smart display tabletop device PhoneArenaThe Rise and Fall of the Cybertruck, AI’s New Lexicon, and Apple’s Home Ambitions BestTechie Source link #Apple #preparing #launch #smart #home #products #GSMArena.com #news #GSMArena.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** Turf Club members to vote on historic $5bn redevelopment plan in Sydney’s west *********** Turf Club members to vote on historic $5bn redevelopment plan in Sydney’s west *********** Turf Club members will vote on Tuesday on the future of Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse after demanding $5bn to sell the historic venue for a new “mini city”. The vote marks the end of a 17-month saga for the club and the state government, who have proposed redeveloping the land for a “once in a generation” housing project. The government plans on erecting 25,000 new homes, as well as a Metro West station, on the western Sydney site, if the ***** is approved and then on-sold. If the ***** is approved, the ATC has vowed to use the ***** money on $1.9bn in upgrades to other Sydney race tracks, including upgrades to entertainment and other amenities. Opponents of the deal have called on the club to reconsider its approach and instead refocus on racing-related improvements that “members value”. Some 11,000 members will vote on the proposal on Tuesday afternoon, which is supported by the club’s chairman, Peter McGauran. Mr McGauran, in a letter to members earlier this year, described the vote as “without any doubt the most important and consequential in the history of our club”. Camera IconAustralian Turf Club members will vote on Tuesday on the future of Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse. NCA NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia “This proposal offers a one-off opportunity to make the ATC the most financially secure racing club in the world,” he said in March. “Many members love Rosehill Gardens and are reluctant to see it go, but the truth is it’s an outdated venue with declining crowds. “This proposal can rejuvenate and secure the racing industry for many generations to come.’’ The vote was initially due to be held on April 3, but was postponed following concerns about “fairness and transparency”. Information has since been provided to members detailing the perspectives of both the “Yes” and “No” camps. Under the proposal, state government payments to the ATC are timed to fund “several major investments” over 15 years. The funds will, among other measures, be used to redevelop Warwick Farm into a replacement Group 1 track. Premier Chris Minns told ABC Sydney radio on Tuesday he would be “disappointed” if the ATC shot down the deal. “I thought this would be a good step forward for Sydney,” Mr Minns told Craig Reucassel. Camera IconPremier Chris Minns said he would be “disappointed” if the ATC shot down the deal. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia “This would be infill development, but effectively untouched land for over 100 years so didn’t have the contamination risks in a lot of other parts around the Parramatta River.” Mr Minns ruled out compulsorily acquiring the site if the club voted against the *****. “I think that it would be disingenuous of me,” Mr Minns said. “We’re leaving it up to the members of the ATC.” “The question we’re asking ATC members is: as we’re driving a tunneler underneath the racecourse, do you want us to put a Metro station in as well? Once we’re through, that’s it.” Source link #*********** #Turf #Club #members #vote #historic #5bn #redevelopment #plan #Sydneys #west Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Macrons Seen ‘Playfighting’ on Plane in Vietnam Visit Macrons Seen ‘Playfighting’ on Plane in Vietnam Visit President Emmanuel Macron lands in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sunday to start a tour of Southeast Asia. Images of him getting pushed away by his wife Brigitte Macron before disembarking their plane has made global headlines. Macron later told reporters that the couple were “squabbling” and “joking,” adding that the incident was being overblown into “a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe.” (Source: The Associated Press) Source link #Macrons #Playfighting #Plane #Vietnam #Visit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs – BBC ********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs – BBC ********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs BBCVolvo to cut 3,000 jobs as Trump tariffs rattle auto market The HillVolvo Car to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Become Leaner, Protect Profits Bloomberg.comVolvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid trade uncertainty Al JazeeraVolvo Cars to slash 3,000 jobs in white-collar cutback Reuters Source link #Chineseowned #Volvo #Cars #cut #white #collar #jobs #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Norwegian princess to study in Australia Norwegian princess to study in Australia A European royal is set to make Australia home, relocating to study at one of the country’s prestigious universities. Source link #Norwegian #princess #study #Australia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to *********** ownership ******** ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to *********** ownership By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -China’s ambassador to Canberra has criticised the *********** government’s intention to return Darwin Port to local ownership, saying the ******** company running the strategically located northern port should not be punished. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in April during the election campaign that his government was working on a plan to force the ***** of Darwin Port from its ******** owner on national interest grounds. Australia sold the commercial port on a 99-year lease to ******** company Landbridge in 2015, a move that was criticised by the U.S. president at the time, Barack Obama. Around 2,000 U.S. Marines exercise for six months of the year in the northern city. Ambassador Xiao Qian said Landbridge Group had invested in the port and contributed to the local economy, according to a statement on Sunday by the ******** embassy. “Such an enterprise and project deserves encouragement, not punishment. It is ethically questionable to lease the port when it was unprofitable and then seek to reclaim it once it becomes profitable,” the statement said. An *********** government spokesperson said the port was not only vital to the region’s economic success, but “also a critical infrastructure asset of national importance”. “The *********** government is working closely with the Northern Territory Government on next steps,” the spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. Albanese said in an *********** Broadcasting Corporation radio interview in April that his government wants the port to “be in *********** hands”, and would directly intervene and buy the port if it was unable to find a private buyer. Australia is building up its northern military bases, which will host U.S. bombers and fighter jets on a rotational basis, as it increases defence cooperation with the United States. The awarding of the contract to Landbridge by the Northern Territory government came just a few years after the United States posted the first of a rotating group of U.S. Marines in Darwin. Landbridge said last month the port was not for *****, and in a statement on Monday said it had “not yet received any engagement from the government at any level”. “It is business as usual at Darwin Port, as we continue to focus on the growth of our operations,” Terry O’Connor, Landbridge Australia’s non executive director, said in a statement. Landbridge welcomed the ******** ambassador’s comments, which came after Xiao toured the port in Darwin last week, he added. (Reporting by Kirsty Needham in Sydney; Editing by Nia Williams and Michael Perry) Source link #******** #ambassador #criticises #plan #return #Darwin #Port #*********** #ownership Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s – BBC Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s – BBC Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s BBCLevel 7 apprenticeship funding to be axed from January 2026 FE WeekFunding axe for higher level apprenticeships confirmed Times Higher EducationThe Apprenticeships Debate Rumbles On FE NewsCutting funding for Level 7 Apprenticeships is a step backwards for gender equality Open Access Government Source link #Apprenticeship #shakeup #shift #focus #under21s #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition With a new coach on the horizon and some big names missing, the next generation of Matildas know the time to impress is now. Australia play Argentina at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday night, then in Canberra three days later. Lyon boss Joe Montemurro is widely expected to be announced as Matildas coach following the current window under interim boss Tom Sermanni. Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter, Katrina Gorry, Hayley Raso and Mackenzie Arnold are among the big-name players absent. Arsenal’s Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross will likely have limited involvement in the first game as they only arrive on Wednesday evening following their Champions League triumph. It means the games loom as an audition for other players to show their wares. Attacking midfielder Amy Sayer believes it’s an exciting opportunity for young attackers, many of whom came through youth national team programs together, to show what they can do. “It really is, because there’s a lot of gaps now with some of the older players out with injury or personal reasons,” she said. “I played with some of the girls in the U23s and it’s a really great group.” Sayer is back barely a year after requiring a knee reconstruction, and less than a month after returning to play with Kristianstads. “It is a platform for me to show what I can do,” Sayer said. “But I think in the past 12 months coming back from my injury, I’ve more turned inwards and been more focused on myself rather than what’s going on outside. “So I think the best that I can do is show what I can and what I have been. “Ideally, I’d like to be in the attacking midfield position, because that’s my specialty, but I’m confident to play anywhere. “I play a mixed amount of positions in my team in Sweden, but anywhere that Tom and the rest of the staff are willing to put me on – I just want to be on the field, get another cap and try and impress the *********** fans.” Young Calgary Wild attacker Kahli Johnson has earned her first call-up, reaping the rewards of a red-hot start to life in Canada after previously starring for Western United. “Any time you get an opportunity like this, it’s kind of a test whether you can step up and really take it with two hands,” Johnson said. “I’m just worried about playing my own game and just trying to do the best I can for the team. And if I can do that, I’ll be happy.” Argentina loom as the perfect test for Australia’s emerging players. “I haven’t really seen much of them, but you can expect that they would be strong, physical, loud and aggressive, and I think it’ll be a really good challenge for us,” Sayer said. “I think it’ll test some of the limits and the areas of our game that we need to work on, or at least it’ll showcase some things that need to be tightened up as the next coach comes in.” Source link #Young #talent #time #emerging #Matildas #ready #audition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

10 people shot during holiday party aboard Little River charter boat. What we know 10 people shot during holiday party aboard Little River charter boat. What we know At least 10 people have been shot during an altercation that happened on a charter boat in Little River late Sunday. Horry County Police responded to a report about a shooting incident around10 p.m. on Watson Avenue, according to a Facebook post. HCPD said 11 people were taken to the hospital by Horry County Fire Rescue, while others arrived using personal vehicles. By Monday morning, Horry County Police confirmed 10 people had gunshot wounds and one person had other injuries. The most injured individuals are in critical but stable condition. Police say an altercation started on a charter boat rented for a private event. The boat was docked at the time of the shooting and it’s believed to be an isolated incident. It is not clear what led up to the shooting. The marina and docks have been closed since Sunday night. The area is blocked off with crime scene tape across the entrance to the marina parking lot. Neighbors reported seeing police riding in boats around the Intracoastal Waterway. Resident Charleen Rodgers said she didn’t hear any gunshots. When she came out her home, she heard the sirens and police started directing traffic at the corner of Watson and Baldwin avenues. “I’ve never seen nothing like this,” she said. Other neighbors said they also heard the shots and thought it was fireworks until the police started showing up. Neighbors estimated at least 50 officers were in the area at one point. No arrests have been made, Horry County spokesperson Mikayla Moskov said Sunday night. Police are working to identify the people responsible for the shooting, a social media post said Monday. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Source link #people #shot #holiday #party #aboard #River #charter #boat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I test laptops for a living and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I'd grab while you still can – ZDNet I test laptops for a living and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I'd grab while you still can – ZDNet I test laptops for a living and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I’d grab while you still can ZDNetThe Best Last Minute Memorial Day Deals on Lenovo Laptops, Desktops and Tablets PCMagAlienware Has the Lowest Prices on RTX 5080 Gaming PCs for Memorial Day IGNBest Memorial Day Laptop Deals: Hours Left For to $650 Off Top Models From Apple, HP, Samsung and More CNETWho needs a day off?! I’m here tracking down the best Memorial Day PC gaming deals so you can take it easy PC Gamer Source link #test #laptops #living #Memorial #Day #laptop #deals #I039d #grab #ZDNet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

*********** shares flat as cautious trade continues *********** shares flat as cautious trade continues The *********** share market is trading flat as concerns about United States trade policy and its spiralling debt weigh on confidence. The S&P/ASX200 edged three points higher, or 0.04 per cent, to 8364, while the broader All Ordinaries was up 3.3 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 8,592.1. While US markets were closed for a bank holiday, a delay to President Donald Trump’s threatened 50 per cent tariffs on European Union goods helped Germany’s DAX push 1.7 per cent higher as the French CAC gained 1.2 per cent, and the EuroStoxx 50 lifted 1.3 per cent. S&P500 futures are pointing to a nearly 0.9 per cent gain when Wall Street reopens on Tuesday. As the local bourse struggled to find its feet, six of 11 sectors were trading higher, led by energy stocks, up 1.1 per cent despite a slight fall in oil prices ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later this week. Uranium plays Paladin and Boss Energy were rallying for a third straight day after the US flagged plans to boost its nuclear energy capabilities, while coal miners including Yancoal and Whitehaven also helped lift the sector. A tentative 0.2 per cent lift in financials hinted at the broader market sentiment, as all big for banks edged up to 0.2 per cent higher. Miners weighed on the local bourse as the materials sector fell 0.7 per cent, with iron ore heavyweights Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto all shedding 0.6 per cent or more. There was no relief to be found in gold miners, with Northern Star down 1.7 per cent as the safe haven held relatively steady from yesterdays ASX close to trade at $US3,334 ($A5,140) an ounce. Utilities were bleeding lower for a second straight day, down 0.6 per cent, as Origin continued downward, losing 1.4 per cent after shedding 2.4 per cent on Monday to $10.36. Telstra fell 0.4 per cent to $4.71 as the telco’s fresh connectivity and growth strategy, along with improved earnings and cash flow guidance, failed to wow investors. The *********** dollar has eased after hitting a six-month high on Monday to buy 64.86 US cents, as concerns about US debt continue to weigh on confidence in the greenback and US assets. Source link #*********** #shares #flat #cautious #trade #continues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

No Real ID, no problem so far No Real ID, no problem so far PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season, Portland International Airport was packed with people early Monday. Officials said they expect to see more than 200,000 travelers throughout this 3-day holiday weekend. It’s also the first holiday with Real ID in effect — but so far, many travelers said they really didn’t have any problems. Just before the Real ID requirement took effect, the Homeland Security chief said travelers without one can fly but were likely to face extra security. Vancouver’ John Pappas said the Transportation Security Administration personnel “mentioned the Real ID and I’m like, ‘Hey, I have my passport.’” Wildfire sparks in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon near Clarno When he went through Denver, he said he wasn’t even asked for his passport. “And it was shockingly easy. I didn’t get, like, stopped or frisked or anything or, you know, whatever the, the Real ID, whatever the extra security measures are. It was simple.” Elizabeth Rand, who lives in Portland, does not have a Real ID. “But I did get my passport renewed,” she said. The airports were “a little crowded, you know, I think with the new airport, I’m used to having a little bit more room. but the TSA did a good job moving us through.” She said she learned “that they just kind of give you a pamphlet. You get a slap on the wrist. You’re like, ‘Don’t do that again. Make sure you bring your ID next time.’” Inside Portland International Airport, May 26, 2025 (KOIN) KOIN 6 News reached out to TSA about the Real ID screenings. In a statement, officials said, “We are actively managing wait times and prioritizing operational flexibility. As such, screening procedures will be tailored to each individual airport.” And Portland resident Deb Curran was pleased with her experience. “Denver was pretty busy,” she told KOIN 6 News. “And we’ll just say Portland is a far superior airport.” 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 KOIN.com. Source link #Real #problem Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Family of Derrick Groves hope he will turn himself in; he and one other remain on loose – WDSU Family of Derrick Groves hope he will turn himself in; he and one other remain on loose – WDSU Family of Derrick Groves hope he will turn himself in; he and one other remain on loose WDSUAuthorities say they’ve captured three more of the 10 escapees who broke out of a New Orleans jail YahooDay 11: Eight inmates captured, two still at large WWLTV.comThree remaining New Orleans inmates captured, 2 found in Huntsville, Texas, authorities say ABC13 HoustonOrleans jail escapee captured in Baton Rouge with help from anonymous tip, authorities say WAFB Source link #Family #Derrick #Groves #hope #turn #remain #loose #WDSU Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia’s largest private sandalwood exporter Silvalis reveals nearly tripled exports Australia’s largest private sandalwood exporter Silvalis reveals nearly tripled exports Australia’s largest private sandalwood grower, harvester, processor, and exporter, has revealed its growing export sales are expected to triple as demand for the scented wood grows in Asia. Silvalis, formerly known as WA Sandalwood plantations, has revealed a growth of sandalwood exports from 450 tonnes in 2023 to 750 tonnes in 2024. The privately-listed business’s 2025 export sales are expected to exceed 1400 tonnes of sandalwood, primarily to China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Camera IconSandalwood at the Silvalis Canning Vale warehouse. Credit: Georgia Campion Executive chairman and co-founder Keith Drage said sandalwood, exported from WA since the 1880s, was an “unsung hero” as an export market when compared to gold and sheep. He said the business had managed to thrive by growing Santalum spicatum, a type of sandalwood, through plantations across WA’s wheatbelt area, rather than focusing on harvesting wild sandalwood. “When we began the company, certainly there was already recognition from government that the level of harvest of wild logging was probably not sustainable for the long-term, and hence the settings to create private investment into the space,” he said. “We’ve always known there’d be pressure on the wild wood, which is why developing a plantation resource was so key for the future.” Camera IconSandalwood trees at the Silvalis plantation site in Pingelly. Credit: Georgia Campion Silvalis operates out of a Canning Vale factory with six million trees across 15,000ha of part-owned land in WA’s Wheatbelt, including Pingelly, with 24 employees and $10m in revenue per annum. Despite former business rivals and sandalwood giants Quintis and Santanol collapsing, Silvalis says it has gone from strength-to-strength with their sandalwood exports primarily to China and India. Mr Drage said the business had evolved over its 24 years of operations from managing plantations to harvesting, processing, and selling sandalwood trees. “Our business has morphed along the way, and along that way, we had a number of different branded companies doing different things, and it was a bit confusing to the market — not as transparent as we’d like it to be,” Mr Drage said. “That kind of corporate restructuring and bringing everything under a top coat, so to speak, having that silver symbolic architecture at the top, that really was something we felt would be beneficial to us and to the marketplace. Camera IconExecutive director and co-found Ron Mulder inspecting a sandlewood tree at the plantation in Pingelly. Credit: Georgia Campion “The settings in sandalwood over the last seven or eight years have been really quite volatile — it’s been a lot of disruption. “We’ve been very much under the radar and we feel now is a good opportunity to step out of, perhaps the shadow of some others, and really show some leadership and be really clear about who we are and what our vision for the future is.” China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia are the company’s main international buyers, with the raw product eventually produced into joss or incense sticks for prayers. “Demand for this beautiful, highly sought-after wood continues to increase and Silvalis has a consistent plantation supply,” Mr Drage said. “Our company has the capacity to harvest up to 3000-4000 tonnes of sandalwood per annum, for at least the next 20 years.” Source link #Australias #largest #private #sandalwood #exporter #Silvalis #reveals #tripled #exports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his. Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his. The vagus nerve is essential to many bodily processes, including digestion and a steady heart rate. Stimulating it could help prevent or stop chronic inflammation, which is linked to disease. An inflammation expert meditates and takes cold showers in the hope they’ll activate the nerve. Psychotherapists, yoga teachers, and self-help types such as Mel Robbins have been talking about stimulating the vagus nerve as a way to “reset” the nervous system and calm anxiety for years. But growing evidence suggests it could do far more for our health: By helping keep inflammation at bay, the vagus nerve could be the key to living a longer, healthier life. In our modern world, “inflammation has replaced infection as the greatest threat to healthful human longevity,” Dr. Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon and inflammation researcher who’s the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, writes in his new book, “The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes.” Noninfectious diseases such as *******, heart disease, and diabetes, which Tracey described to Business Insider as “diseases of inflammation,” were responsible for three-quarters of deaths worldwide in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. And that figure doesn’t take into account the one in 15 Americans affected by autoimmune diseases, which research indicates stem from chronic inflammation, each year. Stimulating the vagus nerve seems to reduce inflammation The vagus nerve is made up of 200,000 nerve fibers, which run from the brainstem, down each side of the neck, to the gut — touching almost every organ in the body. It helps turn on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for putting the body in a “rest and digest state” (the opposite of “fight or flight“) and is crucial for several automatic bodily processes, including digestion, reducing blood pressure and heart rate, breathing, mood, and immune function. Neuroscientists are still working to uncover the role of each nerve fiber. They know that vagus nerve activity, known as vagal tone, reduces heart rate, for instance, but they don’t know which of the 200,000 fibers are behind that mechanism. The Food and Drug Administration approved a vagus nerve stimulation device, which is similar to a pacemaker and implanted into a patient’s neck, to treat epilepsy in 1997 and depression in 2005. But it’s also being studied as a therapy for several inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. In 1998, Tracey and his team at the Feinstein Institute became the first to discover this link. When they stimulated the vagus nerves of mice with a handheld stimulator, it reduced their inflammation, measured via levels of inflammatory biomarkers, in their blood by 75%. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps us feel calm.Ridofranz/Getty Images Day-to-day activities can activate the vagus nerve There’s ample content online saying you can stimulate your vagus nerve through things such as cold showers, breathing exercises, body tapping, and applying pressure around the neck. But the reality is, the science to prove that any of these hacks work just isn’t there yet, Tracey said. “It’s probably a good thing. But can we say for certain we understand how it all works? No, not yet,” he added. Still, Tracey believes in his own data and that of his colleagues, so he does most of these things just in case they can help prevent chronic diseases. “It’s a Pascal’s wager,” he said. He shared three things he does regularly in the hopes of stimulating his vagus nerve and reducing inflammation. 1) Cold showers Tracey turns the water temperature to cold for the last two to three minutes of his daily shower. He does this because cold exposure triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, which evidence suggests can suppress inflammation. Studies suggest that after the initial shock of the cold, ramping up the heartbeat, the parasympathetic nervous system is then activated, slowing down your breathing and heart rate. This suggests the vagus nerve is activated by cold exposure, but any role it has in reducing inflammation is still unclear, Tracey wrote. 2) Thirty minutes of daily exercise Exercise may stimulate the vagus nerve.Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images Tracey works out for 30 to 45 minutes about five times a week. He does a mixture of cardio, weight and resistance training, stretching, and yoga. Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but you may be surprised to learn that scientists don’t fully understand the mechanisms behind the health benefits, Tracey said. Take running: We know that over time it reduces resting heart rate and increases heart variability (the time in between heartbeats), which indicates the heart is working efficiently. It’s possible that this is a result of exercise increasing vagal tone, because it’s responsible for slowing the heart down, but more research is needed to confirm this. Whether this turns out to be true or not, working out regularly is a no-brainer investment to make in your health. “Strength training preserves muscle mass, improves metabolic function, and prevents injuries. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, or swimming, enhances cardiovascular health and endurance,” Tracey said. 3) Meditation Tracey meditates for 10 minutes most mornings, often using apps such as Headspace. Early research suggests that meditating can reduce inflammation, but more is needed, Tracey said. A 2022 meta-analysis that reviewed 48 randomized controlled trials involving 4,638 people found that those who meditated had fewer inflammatory biomarkers in their blood compared with those in control groups. It’s possible that meditation could increase vagus nerve activity, which in turn reduces inflammation, Tracey said, but we lack direct proof. Regardless, he has found that regular meditation has enabled him to be more present and less reactive to things he can’t control. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Stimulating #vagus #nerve #live #longer #top #scientist #shares #easy #activate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

President Trump Honors America’s Heroes on Memorial Day – The White House (.gov) President Trump Honors America’s Heroes on Memorial Day – The White House (.gov) President Trump Honors America’s Heroes on Memorial Day The White House (.gov)Trump Praises Military Service and Personal Achievements in Arlington Memorial Day Speech The New York TimesTrump slams Biden, praises ‘tough cookie’ Hegseth and talks upcoming army parade in Memorial Day address PoliticoPresident Trump Calls Biden Administration ‘*****’ in Heated Memorial Day Message People.comPres. Trump Marks Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery C-SPAN Source link #President #Trump #Honors #Americas #Heroes #Memorial #Day #White #House #.gov Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in ********* jail Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in ********* jail A ********* man has been sentenced to almost two years in prison for stealing a famous photograph of Winston Churchill known as “The Roaring Lion”. Jeffrey Wood had pleaded guilty to stealing the original print from Ottawa’s Château Laurier hotel between Christmas 2021 and early January 2022. He also admitted committing forgery. The photo of Britain’s war-time prime minister, taken by Yousuf Karsh in 1941, features on the *** £5 note. Ottawa Police said it was found last year in Genoa, Italy in the possession of a private buyer, who was unaware it was stolen. The image depicts a frowning Churchill, who was 67 at the time, shortly after he delivered a speech to the ********* parliament. It wasn’t until August 2022 that a hotel staff member realised the original photo had been replaced with a fake. According to ********* media, Wood said he took the photo to find money for his brother, who was suffering from mental health issues. During sentencing, Justice Robert Wadden said: “It is a point of national pride that a portrait taken by a ********* photographer would have achieved such fame.” “There is an element of trust in our society that allows such properties to be displayed, to be enjoyed by all Canadians. To steal, damage and traffic in such property is to breach that trust,” he added. “We’re very happy to see that ********* history is recognised,” said Geneviève Dumas, the general manager of the Château Laurier hotel, according to the ********* Broadcasting Corporation. Wood was sentenced to “two years less a day”, a distinction which means he will serve his sentence in a provincial institution instead of a federal prison. The lawyer representing Wood said the sentence was “unnecessarily harsh” given that he was a first-time offender. Source link #Churchill #photo #thief #sentenced #years #********* #jail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The three Aboriginal women recognised for decades of hard work, determination and care to help their mob The three Aboriginal women recognised for decades of hard work, determination and care to help their mob Having dedicated most of their lives and careers to bettering the lives of Aboriginal people in WA, these three women have been recognised for their inspirational work. Source link #Aboriginal #women #recognised #decades #hard #work #determination #care #mob Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Katrina survivor builds homes from cargo ship containers to weather all storms Katrina survivor builds homes from cargo ship containers to weather all storms HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — In Louisiana, with his West Bank crew, Josh Clark is in the business of building and rebuilding. His construction site is inside a cargo container, a big steel shipping box built to withstand a typhoon in the ocean. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood finds Clark at his headquarters in Harvey, Louisiana. That’s where they turn these transportation contraptions into homes. You get a bedroom, a bathroom, a living room and kitchen. Clark practices what he preaches. Home Sweet Home for him is one of his cargo container creations. He lives, these days, down the Bayou, about an hour down the road from New Orleans in Cut Off, Louisiana. But when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, he was in the French Quarter. He was a writer and still is. After Katrina, he moved to a solar-powered Louisiana log cabin. That was until Hurricane Ida destroyed it in 2021. Then, he headed west to the California Coast. He figured it would be a more peaceful place to write books. That was until the wildfires. He made it through the fire. It was the mudslides a few days after that left him homeless again. “I’ve taken it all, earth, wind, water, fire,” said Clark. Wood asks, “Didn’t you want to just give up?” He says, “No, I wanted to keep building, I wanted to find something sustainable other people could live in.” And that’s what he’s doing with ARK Container Homes. He says it’s “where beauty meets strength.” You’ll see Clark and more on the WGNO special “Hurricane Season 2025-Your Questions Answered.” It’s Friday, May 3,0 at 6:30 p.m. on WGNO and on Saturday, May 31, at 9 p.m. on NOLA 38 – The CW. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 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 WGNO. Source link #Katrina #survivor #builds #homes #cargo #ship #containers #weather #storms Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Authorities say they've captured three more of the 10 escapees who broke out of a New Orleans jail – Yahoo Authorities say they've captured three more of the 10 escapees who broke out of a New Orleans jail – Yahoo Authorities say they’ve captured three more of the 10 escapees who broke out of a New Orleans jail YahooSixth escaped inmate captured in Baton Rouge WDSUDay 11: Eight inmates captured, two still at large WWLTV.comSearch enters second week for 5 escaped inmates from Orleans jail fox8live.comOrleans jail escapee captured in Baton Rouge with help from anonymous tip, authorities say WAFB Source link #Authorities #they039ve #captured #escapees #broke #Orleans #jail #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs ********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs Sweden-based car maker Volvo Cars says it will cut around 3,000 jobs as part of its cost-cutting measures. The firm says the layoffs will mainly impact office-based positions in Sweden, representing about 15% of its white collar workforce. Last month, Volvo Cars, which is owned by ******** group Geely Holding, announced an 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.9bn; £1.4bn) “action plan” shake-up of the business. The global motor industry is facing a number of major challenges including US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars, higher cost of materials and slower sales in Europe. The chief executive of Volvo Cars, Håkan Samuelsson, pointed to the “challenging *******” faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs. “The actions announced today have been difficult decisions, but they are important steps as we build a stronger and even more resilient Volvo Cars,” he said. Earlier this month, the firm said its global sales for April fell by 11% compared to the same ******* last year. Volvo Cars has its main headquarters and development offices in Gothenburg, Sweden. It has major production plants in Sweden, Belgium, China and the US. The company was sold by US motor industry giant Ford to China’s Geely in 2010. In 2021, Volvo said all of its cars would go electric by 2030. Last year it scaled back that ambition due to a number of issues including “additional uncertainties created by recent tariffs on EVs in various markets”. In an example of the cutthroat rivalry between carmakers, ******** electric vehicle giant BYD announced at the weekend that it would cut the prices of more than 20 of its models. The move brings the price of its cheapest car, the Seagull EV, to as low as $7,770. In response ******** government-owned Changan and Leapmotor, which is backed by Chrysler owner Stellantis, announced their own price cuts. In April, BYD outsold Elon Musk’s Tesla in Europe for the first time, according to car industry research firm Jato Dynamics. Source link #Chineseowned #Volvo #Cars #cut #white #collar #jobs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Quietly confident’: Stephen Crichton expected to play Origin opener as the Blues investigate how a photo of his injury was taken and leaked ‘Quietly confident’: Stephen Crichton expected to play Origin opener as the Blues investigate how a photo of his injury was taken and leaked The Blues will continue to investigate who took a photo of Stephen Crichton and leaked it online, but the more pressing matter is his fitness. Source link #Quietly #confident #Stephen #Crichton #expected #play #Origin #opener #Blues #investigate #photo #injury #leaked Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Meet the Monster Quantum Computing Stock That Continues to Crush the Market Meet the Monster Quantum Computing Stock That Continues to Crush the Market Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are each developing quantum computing technologies across chips and software. While these developments could provide even further opportunity in the AI race for megacap tech, a smaller company called IonQ is quickly gaining steam. Shares of IonQ have trounced the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and megacap technology stocks over the last 12 months. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › When thinking about quantum computing, names such as Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, or Amazon might come to mind. Each of these companies has developed custom chips and software focused on quantum computing technology — providing them with even more opportunity to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. But what if I told you that over the last year, Nvidia is the only stock in this peer set that has generated a better total return than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite? Beyond the megacap technology stocks, IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has emerged as a budding opportunity in the quantum computing realm. Over the last year, IonQ stock has risen by a staggering 432% — absolutely crushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes, which have risen by 11% and 13%, respectively. Is IonQ stock set up to continue beating the market? Read on to find out. It’s important to understand that when a new megatrend emerges, individual opportunities underneath the broader umbrella tend to follow. What I mean by that is throughout the AI revolution, investors have (for the most part) been following the same subsectors such as enterprise software, cloud computing infrastructure, and semiconductor chips. While quantum computing is an enormous market opportunity, it’s not exactly scaling at the same pace as chips or software right now. For this reason, I tend to view quantum computing as more of a trendy, new pocket of the AI realm that appears promising but has little traction to prove it. IONQ data by YCharts Not even a year ago, IonQ was trading near penny stock levels. Still, despite a nearly sevenfold rise in its share price, IonQ stock is “only” $45. Well, smart investors understand that share price is only one parameter when assessing a company’s valuation. Let’s dig into IonQ’s financial profile to help assess if the stock is overvalued or trading for a reasonable price. Image source: Getty Images. Over the last year, IonQ generated $43 million in revenue. Sure, the company’s sales trajectory might look encouraging, but look at that cash burn. While raking in tens of millions in revenue, IonQ burned through more than $300 million — and the trend is getting worse! Story Continues IONQ Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts Despite this inverse relationship between sales and profits, IonQ’s market cap has continued to soar. At an $11.7 billion market capitalization, IonQ currently trades for a price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 238. That is almost tenfold the P/S ratio of Nvidia. I think IonQ is a speculative stock to own and its valuation seems unjustified to me. While the stock has outperformed the broader market over the last year, I suspect much of the rise in the share price has to do with optimistic narratives surrounding quantum computing coupled with investor fatigue in the usual suspects (i.e., the “Magnificent Seven”). While I’m intrigued by quantum computing, it’s not an area that’s enticed me enough to follow the momentum currently fueling IonQ stock to new highs. Instead, owning stocks such as Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, or even IBM can provide investors with exposure to quantum computing while also achieving some level of insulation since you will be diversified in other areas of the broader AI market, too. I would pass on IonQ stock right now. Given its parabolic rise in such a short time frame, I think it’s more likely the stock will take a breather rather than continue crushing the market. Before you buy stock in IonQ, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and IonQ wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $639,271!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $804,688!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 957% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Adam Spatacco has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, International Business Machines, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Meet the Monster Quantum Computing Stock That Continues to Crush the Market was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Meet #Monster #Quantum #Computing #Stock #Continues #Crush #Market Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Wants $3 Billion in Harvard Grants Redirected to Trade Schools – The New York Times Trump Wants $3 Billion in Harvard Grants Redirected to Trade Schools – The New York Times Trump Wants $3 Billion in Harvard Grants Redirected to Trade Schools The New York TimesTrump accuses Harvard of ‘judge shopping’ and threatens to send $3 billion in federal grants to trade schools CNNTrump threatens to send grant money for Harvard to trade schools instead The Boston GlobeTrump accuses Harvard of being ‘very slow’ to turn over foreign student info Fox NewsTrump threatens to move $3B in federal grants from Harvard to trade schools Axios Source link #Trump #Billion #Harvard #Grants #Redirected #Trade #Schools #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]