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Tariffs threaten 30-40% price hike on Samsung Galaxy phones, report claims – 9to5Google Tariffs threaten 30-40% price hike on Samsung Galaxy phones, report claims – 9to5Google Tariffs threaten 30-40% price hike on Samsung Galaxy phones, report claims 9to5GoogleTrump says his tariffs on Apple will also apply to Samsung ReutersSamsung Galaxy phone prices could surge by 40% due to 25% tariff digitimesTelecom innovation in Japan Light ReadingTrump’s battle with Apple is threatening massive price hikes for Samsung phones as well PhoneArena Source link #Tariffs #threaten #price #hike #Samsung #Galaxy #phones #report #claims #9to5Google Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Us three old guys’: Magpie veterans yet to call time ‘Us three old guys’: Magpie veterans yet to call time Halfway through his 15th AFL season, veteran Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe says he has no idea whether there will be a 16th. The 34-year-old is in the Magpie Dad’s Army, a group of veterans headlined by Scott Pendlebury (37) and Steele Sidebottom (34). With Collingwood top of the ladder and Howe playing 10 of their 11 games, the 262-game defender says he’s going well – but is under no illusions how quickly that could change. “For me the seasons aren’t getting any shorter, they’re getting longer” Howe said on Monday. “For me it’s always a physical and mental check-in, see how I’m going, and at the moment everything is in really good shape. “I can’t afford to project too far forward. As long as I’m feeling like I am at the moment, all things are probably going in the right direction. “But I’m just worried about the Hawks on Friday.” Howe was asked whether he has spoken with Pendlebury and Sidebottom about their futures. “They’re almost entitled to write what they want to do,” he said of his veteran teammates. “I actually haven’t even discussed that – me, Sidey and Pendles get on like a house on fire, us three old guys, but we don’t have those discussions at all. “Every individual is a little bit different. The seasons are so long, you’re not sure how it’s going to pan out. “The discussions will keep happening. I know it’s a talking point in terms of how old we are and what happens, but we’ll come to a decision that we’re all happy with, no doubt.” Pendlebury (a late withdrawal because of illness) and Sidebottom (managed) did not play on Saturday night as a depleted Collingwood mauled North Melbourne in the final quarter for a 45-point win. Brayden Maynard added to their injury list with a foot injury, and Howe suspects his fellow defender will be out for “two to six” weeks. But Lachie Schultz, captain Darcy Moore, Sidebottom and Pendlebury are all chances to return for Friday night’s MCG match against Hawthorn, who badly need a win. Bobby Hill also was a late withdrawal on Saturday because of personal reasons, and it is unclear whether he will return against the Hawks. “Regardless of who’s playing – and I know ‘Fly’ (coach Craig McRae) is a big advocate of it – the way we’re playing doesn’t shift too much,” Howe said. Billy Frampton kept North forward Nick Larkey to one goal on Saturday, and Collingwood would have been a lot further behind than nine points at halftime if not for the backman’s excellent game. “HIs influence on games at the moment, just playing on the best key forward … it’s been really important,” Howe said of Frampton. “We build off the back of what he’s been able to do for us. We’re certainly a better side defensively when he’s playing.” Source link #guys #Magpie #veterans #call #time Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Endurance swimmer closes in circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th Endurance swimmer closes in circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — A British-South African endurance athlete is closing in on the finish line of his 62-mile (100-kilometer) multi-day swim around Martha’s Vineyard on Monday, aiming to become the first becoming the first person to swim all the way around the island. Lewis Pugh began swimming multiple hours a day in the 47-degree (8-degree Celsius) water on May 15 to raise awareness about the plight of sharks as the film “Jaws” nears its 50th birthday. He wants to change public perceptions and encourage protections for the at-risk animals — which he said the film maligned as “villains, as cold-blooded killers.” “It was a film about sharks attacking humans and for 50 years, we have been attacking sharks,” he said before plunging into the ocean near the Edgartown Lighthouse. “It’s completely unsustainable. It’s madness. We need to respect them.” Pugh, 55, said this would be among his most difficult endurance swims, which says a lot for someone who has swum near glaciers and volcanoes, and among hippos, crocodiles and polar bears. Pugh was the first athlete to swim across the North Pole and complete a long-distance swim in every one of the world’s oceans. But Pugh, who often swims to raise awareness for environmental causes — he’s been named a United Nations Patron of the Oceans — said no swim is without risk, and that drastic measures are needed to get his message across: Around 274,000 sharks are killed globally each day — a rate of nearly 100 million every year, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. “Jaws,” which was filmed in Edgartown, renamed Amity Island for the movie, created Hollywood’s blockbuster culture when it was released in summer 1975, setting new box office records and earning three Academy Awards. The movie would shape views of the ocean for decades to come. Both director Steven Spielberg and author Peter Benchley expressed regret that viewers of the film became so afraid of sharks, and both later contributed to conservation efforts as their populations declined, largely due to commercial fishing. Day after day, Pugh has entered the island’s frigid waters wearing just trunks, a cap and goggles, enduring foul weather as a nor’easter dumped 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain on parts of New England and flooded streets on Martha’s Vineyard. Pugh’s endeavor also coincides with the New England Aquarium’s first confirmed sighting this season of a white shark, off the nearby island of Nantucket. Just in case, he’s accompanied by safety personnel in a boat and a kayak, whose paddler is using a “Shark Shield” device to create a low-intensity electric field in the water to deter sharks without harming them. ___ See an AP photo gallery from around Martha’s Vineyard and the start of Pugh’s swim here. Source link #Endurance #swimmer #closes #circumnavigation #Marthas #Vineyard #ahead #Jaws #50th Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tencent, Baidu reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. AI chip curbs Tencent, Baidu reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. AI chip curbs Niphon | Istock | Getty Images Tencent and Baidu, two of China’s largest technology companies, revealed how they’re keeping in the global artificial intelligence race even as the U.S. tightens some curbs on key semiconductors. The business’ methods include stockpiling chips, making AI models more efficient and even using homegrown semiconductors. While the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump scrapped one controversial Biden-era chip rule, it still tightened exports of some semiconductors from companies including Nvidia and AMD in April. Big names in the sector addressed the issue during their latest earnings conference calls. Martin Lau, president of Tencent — the operator of China’s biggest messaging app WeChat — said his company has a “pretty strong stockpile” of chips that it has previously purchased. He was referring to graphics processing units (GPUs), a type of semiconductor that has become the gold standard for training huge AI models. These models require powerful computing power supplied by GPUs to process high volumes of data. But, Lau said, contrary to American companies’ belief that GPU clusters need to expand to create more advanced AI, Tencent is able to achieve good training results with a smaller group of such chips. “That actually sort of helped us to look at our existing inventory of high-end chips and say, we should have enough high-end chips to continue our training of models for a few more generations going forward,” Lau said. Regarding inferencing — the process of actually carrying out an AI task rather than just training — Lau said Tencent is using “software optimization” to improve efficiency, in order to deploy the same amount of GPUs to execute a particular function. Lau added the company is also looking into using smaller models that don’t require such large computing power. Tencent also said it can make use of custom-designed chips and semiconductors currently available in China. “I think there are a lot of ways [in] which we can fulfill the expanding and growing inference needs, and we just need to sort of keep exploring these venues and spend probably more time on the software side, rather than just brute force buying GPUs,” Lau said. Baidu’s approach Baidu, China’s biggest search company, touted what it calls its “full-stack” capabilities — the combination of its cloud computing infrastructure, AI models and the actual applications based on those models, such as its ERNIE chatbot. “Even without access to the most advanced chips, our unique full stack AI capabilities enable us to build strong applications and deliver meaningful value,” Dou Shen, president of Baidu’s AI cloud business, said on the company’s earnings call this week. Baidu also touted software optimization and the ability to bring down the cost of running its models, because it owns much of the technology in that stack. Baidu management also spoke about efficiencies that allow it to get more out of the GPUs it possesses. “With foundation models driving up the need for a massive computing power, the abilities to build and manage large scale GPU clusters and to utilize GPUs effectively has become key competitive advantages,” Shen said. The Baidu executive also touted the progress made by domestic ******** technology firms in AI semiconductors, a move he said would help mitigate the impact of U.S. chip curbs. “Domestically developed self-sufficient chips, along with [an] increasingly efficient home-grown software stack, will jointly form a strong foundation for long-term innovation in China’s AI ecosystem,” Shen said. China domestic chip focus China has been ramping up development of chips designed and manufactured on its home soil for the last few years. Most experts agree that Beijing remains overall behind the U.S. in the realm of GPUs and AI chips, but there have been some advances. Gaurav Gupta, an analyst covering semiconductors at Gartner, said stockpiling is one way ******** companies are dealing with export restrictions. Additionally, there has been some progress made in semiconductor technology in China, even if it remains behind the U.S., Gupta added. “China has also been developing its own domestic semiconductor ecosystem, all the way from materials to equipment to chips and packaging. Different segments have made varying levels of progress, but China has been surprisingly extremely consistent and ambitious in this goal, and one must admit that they have achieved decent success,” Gupta told CNBC by email. “This provides an avenue for them to procure AI chips, which perhaps can’t compete with those from the U.S chip leaders but continue to make progress.” Many U.S. executives have urged Washington to scrap export restrictions in light of China’s progress. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the curbs a “failure” this week, saying they are doing more damage to American businesses than to China. Source link #Tencent #Baidu #reveal #theyre #dealing #U.S #chip #curbs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Armor King next DLC character for Tekken 8, full trailer for Fahkumram – EventHubs Armor King next DLC character for Tekken 8, full trailer for Fahkumram – EventHubs Armor King next DLC character for Tekken 8, full trailer for Fahkumram EventHubsTekken 8 DLC character Fahkumram launches July 10; Armor King launches this fall GematsuTekken 8 Pushes the Armor King Panic Button Amid Brutal Fan Backlash Push SquareArmor King returns to Tekken 8 as third season 2 character AUTOMATONTekken 8: Fahkumram Reveal This Weekend The Outerhaven Source link #Armor #King #DLC #character #Tekken #full #trailer #Fahkumram #EventHubs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Karratha Falcons fly high as Josh ‘Pongo’ Stanley hits 250-game milestone in NPFL round five Karratha Falcons fly high as Josh ‘Pongo’ Stanley hits 250-game milestone in NPFL round five The Karratha Falcons soared into round five of the North Pilbara Football League with a dominant display against the Wickham Wolves at Bulgarra Reserve on Saturday, May 24. With a big crowd of local footy faithfuls turning out for the clash, the Falcons wasted no time setting the tone in the League game, storming to a convincing 17.16 (118) to 9.9 (63) victory. But the biggest roar of the day wasn’t just for the scoreboard, it was for a club legend. All eyes were on Falcons’ veteran Josh ‘Pongo’ Stanley, who celebrated a massive milestone: his 250th game in the red and blue. A beloved figure in the club since his U10s days, Pongo has built an incredible legacy – five-time Falcons Reserves best and fairest, two-time NPFL Mathieson Medallist and multiple-time Reserves premiership player. Over at Kevin Richards Oval, the Karratha Kats were in fine form, brushing aside the South Hedland Swans 16.15 (111) to 6.3 (39) in the League game. The Kats Reserves also displayed a powerful performance with a 17.11 (113) to 8.0 (48) victory, along with the women’s team 6.9 (45) to nil. There was more to celebrate for the Kats too, as League player Luke Pearson notched up his 50th game for the club. In Port Hedland, it was a tale of mixed results. The Dampier Sharks battled hard for a gritty 10.11 (71) to 8.8 (56) League win over the Port Hedland Rovers on the Rovers’ home turf at Colin Matheson Oval. The Rovers Reserves dug deep to grind out a hard-fought 12.14 (86) to 10.3 (63) win, while the women’s side stood tall with a strong 5.6 (36) to 1.4 (10) victory. Camera IconKarratha Kats women’s back pocket Merle Gedeke kicks under pressure from the South Hedland Swans. Credit: LeRoy McKayCamera IconKarratha Kats midfielder Whitney Mills amongst the round five action. Credit: LeRoy McKayCamera IconKarratha Kats’ League player Luke Pearson plays his 50th game for the club. Credit: LeRoy McKayCamera IconKarratha Kats Reservers player Eoin Kavannah. Credit: LeRoy McKayCamera IconKarratha Kats Reserves player Lachlan Dodge jumps for the ball. Credit: LeRoy McKay Source link #Karratha #Falcons #fly #high #Josh #Pongo #Stanley #hits #250game #milestone #NPFL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tencent, Baidu reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. AI chip curbs Tencent, Baidu reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. AI chip curbs Niphon | Istock | Getty Images Tencent and Baidu, two of China’s largest technology companies, revealed how they’re keeping in the global artificial intelligence race even as the U.S. tightens some curbs on key semiconductors. The business’ methods include stockpiling chips, making AI models more efficient and even using homegrown semiconductors. While the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump scrapped one controversial Biden-era chip rule, it still tightened exports of some semiconductors from companies including Nvidia and AMD in April. Big names in the sector addressed the issue during their latest earnings conference calls. Martin Lau, president of Tencent — the operator of China’s biggest messaging app WeChat — said his company has a “pretty strong stockpile” of chips that it has previously purchased. He was referring to graphics processing units (GPUs), a type of semiconductor that has become the gold standard for training huge AI models. These models require powerful computing power supplied by GPUs to process high volumes of data. But, Lau said, contrary to American companies’ belief that GPU clusters need to expand to create more advanced AI, Tencent is able to achieve good training results with a smaller group of such chips. “That actually sort of helped us to look at our existing inventory of high-end chips and say, we should have enough high-end chips to continue our training of models for a few more generations going forward,” Lau said. Regarding inferencing — the process of actually carrying out an AI task rather than just training — Lau said Tencent is using “software optimization” to improve efficiency, in order to deploy the same amount of GPUs to execute a particular function. Lau added the company is also looking into using smaller models that don’t require such large computing power. Tencent also said it can make use of custom-designed chips and semiconductors currently available in China. “I think there are a lot of ways [in] which we can fulfill the expanding and growing inference needs, and we just need to sort of keep exploring these venues and spend probably more time on the software side, rather than just brute force buying GPUs,” Lau said. Baidu’s approach Baidu, China’s biggest search company, touted what it calls its “full-stack” capabilities — the combination of its cloud computing infrastructure, AI models and the actual applications based on those models, such as its ERNIE chatbot. “Even without access to the most advanced chips, our unique full stack AI capabilities enable us to build strong applications and deliver meaningful value,” Dou Shen, president of Baidu’s AI cloud business, said on the company’s earnings call this week. Baidu also touted software optimization and the ability to bring down the cost of running its models, because it owns much of the technology in that stack. Baidu management also spoke about efficiencies that allow it to get more out of the GPUs it possesses. “With foundation models driving up the need for a massive computing power, the abilities to build and manage large scale GPU clusters and to utilize GPUs effectively has become key competitive advantages,” Shen said. The Baidu executive also touted the progress made by domestic ******** technology firms in AI semiconductors, a move he said would help mitigate the impact of U.S. chip curbs. “Domestically developed self-sufficient chips, along with [an] increasingly efficient home-grown software stack, will jointly form a strong foundation for long-term innovation in China’s AI ecosystem,” Shen said. China domestic chip focus China has been ramping up development of chips designed and manufactured on its home soil for the last few years. Most experts agree that Beijing remains overall behind the U.S. in the realm of GPUs and AI chips, but there have been some advances. Gaurav Gupta, an analyst covering semiconductors at Gartner, said stockpiling is one way ******** companies are dealing with export restrictions. Additionally, there has been some progress made in semiconductor technology in China, even if it remains behind the U.S., Gupta added. “China has also been developing its own domestic semiconductor ecosystem, all the way from materials to equipment to chips and packaging. Different segments have made varying levels of progress, but China has been surprisingly extremely consistent and ambitious in this goal, and one must admit that they have achieved decent success,” Gupta told CNBC by email. “This provides an avenue for them to procure AI chips, which perhaps can’t compete with those from the U.S chip leaders but continue to make progress.” Many U.S. executives have urged Washington to scrap export restrictions in light of China’s progress. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the curbs a “failure” this week, saying they are doing more damage to American businesses than to China. Source link #Tencent #Baidu #reveal #theyre #dealing #U.S #chip #curbs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wild chickens take over Miami while some embrace roosters as a cultural symbol Wild chickens take over Miami while some embrace roosters as a cultural symbol MIAMI (AP) — Flamingos, pelicans, herons and parrots are just a few of the wild birds that call Miami home, but it’s the roosters, hens and baby chicks that have come to rule the roost in recent years. Not only found in residential neighborhoods like Little Havana, Little Haiti and Wynwood, the fowl families are also making their home among the high-rises and government buildings downtown. And while some people find the crowing to be a nuisance, many have adopted the rooster as an unofficial mascot for the city. A piece of home Paul George, the resident historian at HistoryMiami Museum, said the chickens are closely connected to the people who have moved to Miami over the decades. For a long time, the domesticated birds were mostly kept in backyards, but George began to notice their feral cousins wandering in public areas about 20 years ago. He said the chickens have a cultural connection to people who grew up in rural areas of Cuba and other parts of Latin America: “They’ve always had these hens and roosters around.” A symbol for the city Wild chickens can be found in many Florida communities, from Key West to Tampa to St. Augustine, along with other large cities throughout the U.S., like New Orleans, Houston and Los Angeles. But Miami’s Little Havana truly adopted the birds as a symbol in 2002 when 6-foot (2-meter) fiberglass rooster statues began appearing outside shops and restaurants along Calle Ocho, which is Spanish for 8th Street, as part of a campaign to celebrate the area’s culture. More than two decades later, dozens of the colorfully painted statues, designed by the late artist Pedro Damián, continue to attract tourists seeking fun photo opportunities. Owner Jakelin Llaguna of Little Havana Visitors Center, a souvenir shop along Calle Ocho, said the community is largely fond of the avian inhabitants, which forage around local businesses and parks. “The neighbors have welcomed them,” Llaguna said. “So they don’t mind if they’re in their backyard or in their front lawn. Nobody messes with them, they’re our mascot.” Llaguna said the roosters’ crowing at sunrise symbolizes renewal. “The Cubans came to Little Havana when the revolution came into Cuba,” Llaguna said. “They settled in this neighborhood, so they had a new beginning in Little Havana.” Llaguna’s store is filled with rooster merchandise, including shirts, hats, glasses and magnets. “Everybody wants a rooster,” Llaguna said. “They want to take home a memento. They want have a memory of a fun time. And the rooster has turned into that.” An uncertain future As the feral roosters spread, they might soon face competition from the invasive peacocks that have taken over neighboring communities like Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. “The peacocks have very bad tempers,” George said. “They’re pretty ill-mannered, and they tend to be a lot ******* than the chickens, and they make a lot of noise.” But George is more concerned that development and gentrification in older neighborhoods could eventually lead to the disappearance of their feathered residents. When 50-year-old houses are replaced with brand new condos, George isn’t sure whether people spending over $1 million for a home are going to tolerate the loud birds. “Even with hurricane windows, I just don’t think a lot of these people are gonna put up with it as the neighborhood becomes richer.” George said. “And I think they’re gonna really lean on the city’s code enforcement for it.” The legal status of the roosters and chickens is somewhat murky. Both the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County have ordinances that either strictly regulate or completely ban live poultry in residential areas. Meanwhile, the birds freely roam downtown among offices, public parks and courthouses. Asked about the birds, both city and county officials described their presence as a code compliance issue and referred The Associated Press to their live animal ordinances. Little Havana resident Donato Ramos Martínez enjoys having the roosters and chickens around and even feeds them near the Bay of Pigs Monument, off Calle Ocho. “The rooster is the perfect animal for someone to wake up, because they begin to crow at about 4 a.m., from 4 to 5 a.m.,” Ramos Martínez said in Spanish. “And it is an attractive animal that tourists, both young and old, are excited about, and they take their picture, you know what I mean?” “And so I don’t understand,” he added, “why there are some — excuse my language — some idiots who don’t want roosters or chickens or chicks on the street.” Source link #Wild #chickens #Miami #embrace #roosters #cultural #symbol Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Businesses are finding a tariff workaround: the first ***** rule Businesses are finding a tariff workaround: the first ***** rule The rail-mounted crane transports goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. Nurphoto | Getty Images Businesses are finding a workaround to minimize the most significant hit from tariffs, using a decades-old piece of legislation known as the “first ***** rule.” Within U.S. customs law, the first ***** rule allows U.S. importers to use the price of the first ***** in a number of transactions to calculate customs duties. For instance, a ******** manufacturer sells a t-shirt to a Hong Kong vendor for $5. That Hong Kong vendor then sells the t-shirt to a U.S. retailer for $10. That U.S. retailer then sells the t-shirt to consumers for $40. Under the first ***** rule, the U.S. retailer can pay the import duty on the initial $5 price of the good, rather than the vendor’s inflated $10, thus stripping out the cost associated with the middleman’s profit. “What the rules allow you to do is use that initial sales price from the factory to the vendor to determine the final duty price,” Brian Gleicher, senior lawyer and member at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, told CNBC over the phone. How it works The first ***** rule has been around since 1988, but gained renewed attention under U.S. President Donald Trump’s first administration and, now, during his latest tariff regime. “When the first administration had 25% tariffs [on China in 2018], that’s when we started getting calls. Now with the new tariffs, the first ***** rule has started coming up again,” Sid Paruthi, partner at U.S. consulting firm Moss Adams, said over video call. Everybody’s beginning to explore it with more interest. Brian Gleicher senior lawyer and member at Miller & Chevalier Chartered “It’s been around for a very long time but … everybody’s beginning to explore it with more interest,” Gleicher said. Here are the criteria businesses must fulfil to apply the rule: There must be at least two sales involved: One from an overseas producer and one or more from an intermediaryThe sales must be carried out at arm’s length by independent and totally unrelated partiesThere must be proof that the item was destined for the U.S., rather than simply ending up thereThere must be documentation of the first ***** price For some companies, that can be easier said than done. Typically, the default duty imposed by U.S. customs is based on the import price of a good, putting the burden of proof on the importer to demonstrate the initial cost of that item. That may not always be something a vendor is willing to reveal. “If you’re an importer, you need to get that first ***** price. You need to have the data,” Gleicher said. “Vendors may not want to give that information.” Rich Taylor, a corporate business development consultant based in ******** hub Ningbo who has been advising Fortune 500 companies on the first ***** rule since Trump’s first term, noted “there has to be a level of trust between all parties” because of the risks involved. Nevertheless, the additional complexities can be worthwhile, given the potential cost savings. “You [suppliers] are keeping your customer. You’re showing them that you’re trying to give them every tool to reduce their cost,” Taylor said. “If you don’t use it, then the end cost is going to go up. And if your competitor is using the [first *****] rule, then you’re going to lose you that advantage over them.” Who’s using it? Companies appear to be cluing into that. While the first ***** rule is broadly applicable across products and industries, it is considered particularly useful in higher-value consumer goods and luxury products, where margins are greater. Last month, Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler flagged the first ***** rule as providing “significant benefit” to its cost structure. The industrial cost … is much lower than the retail price … it’s a significant benefit. Luciano Santel executive director & chief corporate and supply officer at Moncler “First cost [*****], of course, the industrial cost … is much lower than the retail price, and it is about 50% of the intercompany price. So, of course, it’s a significant benefit,” Luciano Santel, executive director & chief corporate and supply officer at Moncler, told investors during an April 16 earnings call. Swiss-headquartered biotech Kuros Biosciences earlier this month said that it was altering its operations, which would allow it to adopt the first ***** policy. “What we will now do is we will switch in between Zurich as a wholesaler hub… which in essence means we can adapt the so-called first ***** method,” Daniel Geiger, chief financial officer of Swiss-headquartered biotech Kuros Biosciences, said during a May 13 earnings call. During first-quarter earnings calls, U.S. BBQ-maker Traeger and manufacturing firm Fictiv also both cited first ***** as “supply chain mitigants” and means to “minimize tariff and duty costs,” respectively. Use of the first ***** rule, while perfectly legal, nevertheless could undermine the Trump administration’s efforts to boost tariff revenue and boost onshoring of manufacturing. The White House did not respond to CNBC’s request for comment on use of the first ***** rule and its implications for tariff policy. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it could not provide data on the recent use of the first ***** rule by importers. — CNBC’s Ganesh Rao contributed to this report. Source link #Businesses #finding #tariff #workaround #***** #rule Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

KAT, Brunson, Knicks Rally From 20-Point Hole, Wow Fans in Win vs. Haliburton, Pacers – Bleacher Report KAT, Brunson, Knicks Rally From 20-Point Hole, Wow Fans in Win vs. Haliburton, Pacers – Bleacher Report KAT, Brunson, Knicks Rally From 20-Point Hole, Wow Fans in Win vs. Haliburton, Pacers Bleacher ReportKAT, Knicks charge back from 20 down in Indy ESPNPacers Shift Focus to Game 4 After Knicks Comeback Win NBANBA playoffs takeaways: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks rally to top Pacers in Game 3 The New York TimesTom Thibodeau’s rotation flexibility sparked Knicks’ critical comeback New York Post Source link #KAT #Brunson #Knicks #Rally #20Point #Hole #Wow #Fans #Win #Haliburton #Pacers #Bleacher #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A-League Men: Perth Glory sign Wellington Phoenix full-back Sam Sutton on a three-year deal A-League Men: Perth Glory sign Wellington Phoenix full-back Sam Sutton on a three-year deal Perth Glory have made their second visa signing of the off-season, with Wellington Phoenix left-back Sam Sutton signing on for the next three years. The five-time New Zealand international has been heavily linked with Glory for some time, as has his Phoenix teammate Scott Wootton. 23 year-old Sutton has spent the past decade at the ‘Nix, graduating from their academy to make more than 100 appearances in the yellow and ******. He was an ever-present for Wellington last season as he made 23 starts at left-back and his arrival fills an area of need for Perth. Glory let go of both Belgian left-back Anas Hamzaoui and local product Riley Warland, while Japanese import Yuto Misao’s contract is expiring, leaving only young Zach Lisolajski as cover on the left side of defence. Sutton said he was thrilled to be moving west, and went as far to expouse the virtues of the WA lifestyle. “I decided to sign for Perth for many reasons. Firstly, I’ve been there many times and it’s definitely my favourite city in Australia,” he said. “But more importantly, the passion, belief and ambition I got from (coach) David Zdrilic and (football director) Stan Lazaridis was the key determining factor. “Their hunger to win trophies matches mine and I’m eager to start the season already. “I believe in the calibre of players we are keeping and the ones we intend to bring in and hope we can win some silverware.” Lazaridis was confident that Sutton will prove to be an excellent pick-up for the club. Camera IconSam Sutton played more than 100 games for Wellington. Credit: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images “Sam is someone we’ve been monitoring for a while and he has all the attributes required to really fit our playing style. “He’s a tenacious defender with a great engine who also likes to get forward and is capable of providing quality delivery into the box. “At 23, we believe we have signed him at a great time and that he will continue his development into one of the best left-backs in the A-League.” Source link #ALeague #Men #Perth #Glory #sign #Wellington #Phoenix #fullback #Sam #Sutton #threeyear #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Clues and answer for Monday, May 26 Clues and answer for Monday, May 26 Hey, there! Welcome to the start of a new week. We hope you’re refreshed and raring to go. Let’s make sure you get started on the right foot by maintaining your Wordle streak. Here’s our daily Wordle guide with some hints and the answer for Monday’s puzzle (#1,437). It may be that you’re a Wordle newcomer and you’re not completely sure how to play the game. We’re here to help with that too. What is Wordle? Wordle is a deceptively simple daily word game that first emerged in 2021. The gist is that there is one five-letter word to deduce every day by process of elimination. The daily word is the same for everyone. Wordle blew up in popularity in late 2021 after creator Josh Wardle made it easy for players to share an emoji-based grid with their friends and followers that detailed how they fared each day. The game’s success spurred dozens of clones across a swathe of categories and formats. The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The publication said that players collectively played Wordle 5.3 billion times in 2024. So, it’s little surprise that Wordle is one of the best online games and puzzles you can play daily. How to play Wordle To start playing Wordle, you simply need to enter one five-letter word. The game will tell you how close you are to that day’s secret word by highlighting letters that are in the correct position in green. Letters that appear in the word but aren’t in the right spot will be highlighted in yellow. If you guess any letters that are not in the secret word, the game will gray those out on the virtual keyboard. You’ll only have six guesses to find each day’s word, though you still can use grayed-out letters to help narrow things down. It’s also worth remembering that letters can appear in the secret word more than once. Wordle is free to play on the NYT’s website and apps, as well as on Meta Quest headsets. The game refreshes at midnight local time. If you log into a New York Times account, you can track your stats, including the all-important win streak. How to play Wordle more than once a day If you have a NYT subscription that includes full access to the publication’s games, you don’t have to stop after a single round of Wordle. You’ll have access to an archive of more than 1,400 previous Wordle games. So if you’re a relative newcomer, you’ll be able to go back and catch up on previous editions. In addition, paid NYT Games members have access to a tool called the Wordle Bot. This can tell you how well you performed at each day’s game. Previous Wordle answers Before today’s Wordle hints, here are the answers to recent puzzles that you may have missed: Yesterday’s Wordle answer for Sunday, May 25 — GRIFT Saturday, May 24 — SUEDE Friday, May 23 — SHUCK Thursday, May 22 — FOLIO Wednesday, May 21 — ALARM Today’s Wordle hints explained Every day, we’ll try to make Wordle a little easier for you. First, we’ll offer a hint that describes the meaning of the word or how it might be used in a phrase or sentence. We’ll also tell you if there are any double (or even triple) letters in the word. In case you still haven’t quite figured it out by that point, we’ll then provide the first letter of the word. Those who are still stumped after that can continue on to find out the answer for today’s Wordle. This should go without saying, but make sure to scroll slowly. Spoilers are ahead. Today’s Wordle help Here is a hint for today’s Wordle answer: Keep talking in a monotonous tone. Also, a kind of remote-controlled flying device. Are there any double letters in today’s Wordle? There are no repeated letters in today’s Wordle answer. What’s the first letter of today’s Wordle? The first letter of today’s Wordle answer is D. The Wordle answer today This is your final warning before we reveal today’s Wordle answer. No take-backs. Don’t blame us if you happen to scroll too far and accidentally spoil the game for yourself. What is today’s Wordle? Today’s Wordle answer is… Today’s Wordle answer for Monday, May 26 – DRONE DRONE Not to worry if you didn’t figure out today’s Wordle word. If you made it this far down the page, hopefully you at least kept your streak going. And, hey: there’s always another game tomorrow. Source link #Clues #answer #Monday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘The Last Of Us’ Creators Break Down Season 2 Finale, Tease What’s To Come For Ellie & Abby After That Cliffhanger: “They Are Not Done” – Deadline ‘The Last Of Us’ Creators Break Down Season 2 Finale, Tease What’s To Come For Ellie & Abby After That Cliffhanger: “They Are Not Done” – Deadline ‘The Last Of Us’ Creators Break Down Season 2 Finale, Tease What’s To Come For Ellie & Abby After That Cliffhanger: “They Are Not Done” Deadline‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Recap: The Monster at the End The New York Times’The Last of Us’ Season 2 Ending, Explained: What Happened Between Ellie and Abby? People.com’The Last of Us’ finale ends after a season’s worth of table-setting NPRThe Last Of Us’ ‘The Price’ Broke Me More Than Any Episode So Far, And Here’s Why Yahoo Source link #Creators #Break #Season #Finale #Tease #Whats #Ellie #amp #Abby #Cliffhanger #Deadline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sally Fitzgibbons missed the mid-season cut again, denied in cruel fashion by the world No.1 at Margaret River Sally Fitzgibbons missed the mid-season cut again, denied in cruel fashion by the world No.1 at Margaret River *********** veteran Sally Fitzgibbons had her heart broken at Margaret River again this time in the final seconds of her clash with world No.1 Gabi Bryan who cruelled her dreams of making the mid-season cut and earning automatic qualification for 2026. Having made the final at the last World Surf League event on the Gold Coast and riding some real momentum, Fitzgibbons, 34, needed a deep run in WA to avoid missing the mid-season cut for the third successive year and make the top-14 to be back next year. When surfing resumed on Monday, Fitzgibbons charged out of the blocks against Bryan, the reigning champ at Margaret River, and was still leading as the pair latched on to waves in the final few minutes. But just as victory looked within Fitzgibbons grasp, Bryan delivered the most powerful combination of their round of 16 showdown and a nine-point ride on her final wave to storm into the quarterfinals. Camera IconSally Fitzgibbons was denied in cruel fashion at Margaret River. (Photo by Cait Miers/World Surf League) Credit: Supplied The abject despair was evident as Fitzgibbons lay on her board in the surf, her fate sealed, again, forcing the three-time world championship runner-up back to the qualification tour. Only the top 10 surfers after Margaret River will continue the rest of the season, and only the top 14 are readmitted for 2026 to what will be an expanded women’s field for the main tour. Fitzgibbons dropped to 15th after and having been surfing in “survivor mode” despite her good run on the Gold Coast, the exit of the 12-time tour winner, leaves only Molly Picklum, Isabella Nichols and two-time world champ Tyler Wright in the top 10 to chase a world title. Both Picklum and Nichols progressed to the quarter-finals at Margaret River, but Wright was bundled out by Lakey Peterson, whose victory sealed Fitzgibbons’ fate. Wildcard Jacob Willcox is the only Aussie male still alive and will head to the quarter-finals. Source link #Sally #Fitzgibbons #missed #midseason #cut #denied #cruel #fashion #world #No.1 #Margaret #River Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn Discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) allowed car dealerships to earn more commission by setting higher interest rates.Photograph: Findlay/Alamy Consumers are at risk of losing £1bn of compensation over inflated car loans because high street banks and specialist lenders deleted their data, claims lawyers have warned. Borrowers, banks and the government are anxiously awaiting a ruling from the supreme court that could spark one of the biggest redress schemes since the £50bn payment protection insurance (PPI) saga. But some consumers could miss out because most banks typically purge customer data after six years. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ordered firms to stop deleting car finance documents when it launched its initial investigation in January 2024. But the files relating to customers with contracts that ended more than six years earlier may have already been lost. That could be a problem if the FCA sets up a compensation scheme where banks are ordered to contact borrowers who may be due a payout. Claims law firm Courmacs Legal says that 465,000 consumer complaints on its books fall into this category, having been paid off before 2018. If all those claimants faced document deletion hurdles, they could lose out on £1.18bn worth of compensation – an average of £2,365 each – according to Courmacs’ estimates. “There is a real risk that millions of people will lose out because the banks which ripped them off will never write to them,” Darren Smith, managing director of Courmacs, said. The Financing and Leasing Association, which represents leading car loan providers including Lloyds, Santander *** and Close Brothers, said: “We have made clear to the FCA that consistent and fair outcomes cannot be delivered with patchy or absent data.” The car loans scandal has been rumbling on for more than a year, but ballooned in October when a court of appeal judgment vastly expanded an FCA investigation into potentially harmful commission arrangements. It determined that paying a secret commission to car dealers, who had arranged the loans without disclosing the sum and terms of that commission to borrowers, was unlawful. It sparked panic over compensation costs, with lenders including Santander ***, Close Brothers, Barclays and Lloyds potentially on the hook for up to £44bn, according to some analysts. Even chancellor Rachel Reeves attempted to intervene, warning supreme court judges ahead of the April hearing to avoid handing “windfall” compensation to borrowers. It is unclear whether the court of appeal ruling will be upheld. But consumer champion Martin Lewis said he was still concerned over how data deletion issues would be handled if there is compensation for discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), which were the subject of the FCA’s original investigation. Story Continues DCAs, which were banned in 2021, allowed car dealerships to earn more commission by setting higher interest rates, providing an incentive to make loans more expensive for consumers. “I do have concerns about it. I am worried about how it will play out,” Lewis said. However, he urged consumers not to panic. “We have to hope that the regulator will be on top of firms who have destroyed data, [and] we are only potentially two months away from having some clarity of what’s going on.” While banks were urged during the PPI scandal to err on the side of consumers, even when there was no documentation, it is not yet clear how this will play out for car loans. An FCA spokesperson said: “If we decide to undertake a redress scheme, we will work with industry and other interested parties to ensure that it is as clear and straightforward as possible for customers to complain.” Lloyds Banking Group, the biggest provider of car loans, said: “We do not recognise these figures shared by Courmacs, and encourage people to contact their car finance provider directly to avoid paying claims management fees.” Source link #1bn #car #loan #compensation #risk #data #deleted #lawyers #warn Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Your Knees Might Be Aging Faster Than You Think – SciTechDaily Your Knees Might Be Aging Faster Than You Think – SciTechDaily Your Knees Might Be Aging Faster Than You Think SciTechDaily Source link #Knees #Aging #Faster #SciTechDaily Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fan favourite suffers double blow at Margaret River Fan favourite suffers double blow at Margaret River Sally Fitzgibbons has suffered more heartbreak at Margaret River, the veteran enduring a cruel loss to world No.1 Gabriela Bryan that also wrecked her 2026 season start. With surfing resuming at the West *********** break on Monday after a three-day break, Fitzgibbons was one of five *********** women in the round of 16. Molly Picklum, Isabella Nichols and local wildcard Bronte Macaulay all won their match-ups, while Tyler Wright went down. Fitzgibbons needed to beat Bryan, the defending Margaret Pro champion, to avoid the top-10 mid-season cut for the third successive year. A victory in the heat would also secure 14th-ranked Fitzgibbons a place on the 2026 Championship Tour after the WSL announced a larger women’s field next year. If Wright had beaten Lakey Peterson, Fitzgibbons would have requalified, but instead the Californian veteran took the final spot, sending the *********** back to the Challenger Series. Fitzgibbons opened their heat by attacking a wave to earn a 6.83, and with Bryan uncharacteristically falling off a few waves the 34-year-old NSW surfer looked in control. She bettered her back-up score with a nervous 4.33, leaving Bryan requiring a 7.33 score to reach the quarter-finals. But with 90 seconds remaining the Hawaiian launched on to a wave and showed off her power moves in a two-turn combination, wowing the judges to score a 9.00 to take out the heat. An emotional Fitzgibbons stayed out in the water, devastated to have let the win – and the opportunities it secured – slip away. “I think for the first, like, 98 per cent of that heat it was all going against me, I could not get it together,” Bryan said. “I’m like, I just need to do two big turns, and I hit the first one as hard as I could and then I was like, OK, just finish this thing, and it all worked out, so I was so stoked that wave came.” Picklum, who would have taken over the yellow rankings leader jersey if Bryan had bowed out, downed American teen Bella Kenworthy, while Macaulay secured a late wave to eliminate 2023 world champion and Olympic gold medallist Caroline Marks. The pair will meet in the quarter-finals, while the in-form Nichols, who beat France’s Vahine Fierro, faces Peterson. The men’s quarter-finals are next into the water, with local qualifier Jacob Willcox the sole ***********. Source link #Fan #favourite #suffers #double #blow #Margaret #River Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US futures jump while Asian shares slip after Trump delays tariffs on the EU US futures jump while Asian shares slip after Trump delays tariffs on the EU HONG KONG (AP) — U.S. futures jumped Monday and Asian shares mostly fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union to July 9 from June 1. Trump announced the decision after a call Sunday with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, who said she “wants to get down to serious negotiations,” according to the U.S. president’s retelling. Last week, Trump said on social media that trade talks with the European Union “were going nowhere” and that “straight 50%” tariffs could go into effect on June 1. The future for the S&P 500 gained 1% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.8%. In Asian trading, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.7% to 37,427.48 while the Kospi in Seoul picked up 1.2% to 2,622.07. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1% to 23,370.94 and the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.3% to 3,338.42. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was nearly unchanged at 8,360.70. Other regional markets were mostly lower. On Friday, U.S. stocks fell as traders weighed whether Trump’s latest threats were just negotiating tactics. The S&P 500 lost 0.7% to 5,802.82 to close out its worst week in the last seven. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6% to 41,603.07, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1% to 18,737.21. Apple dropped 3% and was the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 after Trump said he’s been pushing Apple CEO Tim Cook to move production of iPhones to the United States. He warned a tariff “of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S.” if it doesn’t. Trump later clarified his post to say that all smart phones made abroad would be taxed and the tariffs could be coming as soon as the end of June. “It would be also Samsung and anybody that makes that product,” Trump said. “Otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair.” Trump has been criticizing companies individually when he’s frustrated with how they’re acting because of his tariffs and because of the uncertainty his trade war has created. He earlier told Walmart it should “eat the tariffs,” along with China, after the retailer said it would likely have to raise prices to cover the increased cost of imports. Deckers Outdoor, the company behind the Hoka and Uggs brands, became one of the latest companies to say all the uncertainty around the economy means it won’t offer financial forecasts for the full upcoming year. Its stock shed 19.9%, even though the company reported a stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than expected. Ross Stores fell 9.8% after it pulled its financial forecasts for the full year, citing how more than half the goods it sells originate in China. Story Continues On the winning side of Wall Street was Intuit, which rose 8.1% after the company behind TurboTax and Credit Karma reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Stocks in the nuclear industry also rallied after Trump signed executive orders to speed up nuclear licensing decisions, among other measures meant to charge up the industry. Oklo, which is developing fast fission power plants, jumped 23%. Trump’s latest tariff threats stirred up Wall Street after it had recovered most of the losses it had earlier taken because of the trade war. The S&P 500 dropped roughly 20% below its record at one point last month, when worries were at their height about whether Trump’s stiff tariffs would cause a global recession. The index then climbed back within 3% of its all-time high after Trump paused his tariffs on many countries, most notably China. In other trading early Monday, U.S. benchmark crude oil gained 9 cents to $61.62 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, added 6 cents to $64.27 per barrel. The U.S. dollar fell to 142.32 Japanese yen from 142.55 yen. The euro edged higher, to $1.1411 from $1.1369. Source link #futures #jump #Asian #shares #slip #Trump #delays #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lilo and Stitch beat Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at box office – BBC Lilo and Stitch beat Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at box office – BBC Lilo and Stitch beat Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at box office BBC‘Lilo & Stitch’ Blows Up Memorial Day Box Office With $183M Bow, ‘Mission: Impossible’ Nabs Series-Best $77M The Hollywood ReporterMovie Theaters Are Having Their Best Memorial Day Weekend Ever Business Insider’Lilo & Stich’ teams with Tom Cruise and ‘Mission Impossible’ for a monster Memorial Day weekend AP NewsHollywood Notches Record Memorial Day Weekend at Box Office Barron’s Source link #Lilo #Stitch #beat #Tom #Cruise039s #Mission #Impossible #Final #Reckoning #box #office #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Reece Whitby announces plan to attract regional cops with $15 million accommodation upgrade in Joondalup Reece Whitby announces plan to attract regional cops with $15 million accommodation upgrade in Joondalup Police Minister Reece Whitby has refused to set a new police recruitment target, after Labor copped criticism for falling short of it’s 2020 promise to recruit an extra 950 officers by 2024. Source link #Reece #Whitby #announces #plan #attract #regional #cops #million #accommodation #upgrade #Joondalup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Losing them means losing a piece of who we are’ ‘Losing them means losing a piece of who we are’ A rapid decline has Costa Rican conservationists concerned about the future of an iconic beetle species. What’s happening? For generations, the arrival of abejones de mayo, otherwise known as May beetles, has meant the May rainy season is set to begin in Costa Rica. But now, as The Tico Times reported, fewer are showing up each year. Researchers estimate that the May beetle population has decreased by as much as 95% over the last 40 years. “For many Costa Ricans, spotting abejones buzzing around porch lights marked the start of the rains,” University of Costa Rica biologist Andres Arias told the Times. “Now, they’re a fleeting memory.” Scientists say three factors are largely responsible for this decline: rising global temperatures, widespread urbanization, and rampant pesticide use. As the planet warms due to human-caused pollution, the rainfall and other seasonal cues these beetles rely on have changed, uprooting their lives. And that has been exacerbated by the heavy use of chemical-laden pesticides. Costa Rica uses more pesticides on a per capita basis than any other Latin American country. Watch now: Giant snails invading New York City? Experts warn that if things don’t change soon, the May beetles might not survive. “Losing them means losing a piece of who we are — and a warning we can’t ignore,” Arias told The Tico Times. Why is this concerning? This is part of a troubling trend occurring worldwide as insect populations plummet across the globe. Insects make up about 80% of Earth’s animal life and are crucial to our planet’s health. They pollinate plants, giving life to flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They feed on plants and animals, including other insects, helping keep population levels in check. And they are the primary food source of many other animals. But a 2023 analysis by the University of California, Riverside, found that, during the same 40-year time span as the May beetle’s decline, global insect populations have fallen by about 45%. And the World Wildlife Fund warns that up to 40% of insect species could become extinct by the end of this century. What’s being done to save beetles? One bill currently being discussed by Costa Rican lawmakers would go a long way toward saving the May beetle, as it would ban pesticides that meet the World Health Organization’s criteria for high toxicity. And conservationists hope that these dwindling population numbers will prompt other action to preserve beetles and their habitats. There are examples of such action working. For example, researchers in Nebraska have noticed an increase in American burying beetle numbers, the first population increase in more than 35 years. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Losing #means #losing #piece Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 – The New York Times ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 – The New York Times ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Duck #Dynasty #Patriarch #Phil #Robertson #Dies #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes The Matildas will feed off the energy of their trio of UEFA Women’s Champions League winners as they seek to celebrate interim coach Tom Sermanni’s milestone match in style. Sermanni will take charge of Australia for the 150th time when they host Argentina at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, in the first of two international friendlies. Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross are set to arrive in Melbourne little more than 24 hours ahead of kick-off, fresh off their historic 1-0 triumph over Barcelona in Lisbon. Their roles in the first Argentina clash are yet to be determined. But veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond expects the trio’s presence in camp to give the Matildas a huge boost regardless of how heavily they feature on the pitch. “There will be a massive positive vibe around them,” van Egmond said. “Honestly, the girls will probably just want to ask them a bunch of questions about how it all went. “It’s a huge credit to them, they’ve worked so hard and I’m just really, really happy for the girls to be able to experience that. “Not a lot of people in their careers would even get to play Champions League, so to be able to come out and say that you’re a winner is amazing.” Foord, Catley and Cooney-Cross joined their national teammate Ellie Carpenter, victorious with Lyon in the past, as Champions League winners. Fellow Australians Zeljko Kalac, Harry Kewell and Craig Johnston are also past winners in the men’s edition. The Arsenal trio’s continental success came in the same week as former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou guided North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the men’s Europa League crown. “They must be on cloud nine and hopefully they come into camp and bring that positive energy with them,” van Egmond said. Sermanni, who returned as interim coach after Tony Gustavsson departed last August, is in his third stint in charge of the Matildas. The 70-year-old famously guided Australia to the Women’s Asian Cup title in 2010. “Tommy’s been around, it feels like, almost forever,” van Egmond said. “They won in 2010 the Asian Cup, which was a massive achievement. “He’s brought through a lot of the girls that are in the team now, including myself … and he’s been fantastic whenever he’s been in the role.” Joe Montemurro looms as the next Matildas coach, with an announcement expected next month. Van Egmond predicts tough encounters with Argentina, who upset seventh-ranked Canada in one of their two meetings last month. “It’ll be a physical game again, probably not too dissimilar to Brazil,” van Egmond said, noting the Matildas’ two losses to the South American champions late last year. “They’re quite street savvy, so it’s a good opportunity for us to get two other friendlies under our belt before the Asia Cup (next year). “And to play against different opposition is always nice.” The Matildas and Argentina also lock horns in Canberra on Monday. More than 35,000 tickets have already been sold for the Marvel Stadium contest despite it clashing with an AFL blockbuster in Melbourne on the same night. Source link #European #champions #boost #Matildas #Argentina #clashes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pokémon Go is bringing back the legendary giants ahead of the global leg of the Go Fest 2025 Pokémon Go is bringing back the legendary giants ahead of the global leg of the Go Fest 2025 The Ancients Recovered event kicks off June 23rd One of the six giants will be featured each day of the event Purchase an event ticket to make the most of your adventure The legendary giants are stirring as Pokémon Go is calling all raiders, collectors, and lore chasers back into the field. Ahead of this year’s Go Fest: Global, a week-long event titled Ancients Recovered kicks off June 23rd, giving you the perfect excuse to dust off your raid teams and chase down some serious titans. From Regirock to Regigigas, each day will spotlight one of the six legendary giants in five-star raids, with a full reunion on June 27th. These aren’t just reruns, either – catch them during the event and they’ll come equipped with signature attacks, including Zap Cannon on Registeel and Thunder Cage on Regieleki. Redeem these Pokémon Go codes to get yourself a bunch of freebies! If your squads are built for a real challenge, Max Battles are on deck too. The fully Gigantamaxed Galar starters, Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, will be stepping into the six-star arena. And for those chasing more than raid trophies, Timed Research brings repeatable tasks centred on the legendary giants, with a twist – finish it, and you’ll unlock a surprise choice. There’s also a premium path if you shell out $7.99 for the Fleeting Legends Ticket. It includes a Timed Research that leads to an encounter with your choice of Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres. Think of it as a one-time bird hunt with a guaranteed payout. Don’t skip the Global Challenge, either. From June 22nd to 27th, trainers worldwide can chip in to unlock global bonuses like stronger Premier ****** and faster Party Power charging through the end of Go Fest. That means every raid matters. Lastly, if you’re lucky, certain raid catches might feature new Pokémon Backgrounds, visual souvenirs tied to the event, similar to Location Backgrounds from in-person festivals. They don’t change gameplay, but they make a great flex. And of course, don’t forget to check out the Pokémon Go Web Store, which features new battle pass bundles as well as a stacked $99.99 raid-and-hatch box for the hardcore trainers. Source link #Pokémon #bringing #legendary #giants #ahead #global #leg #Fest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says US will control US Steel as part of Nippon deal Trump says US will control US Steel as part of Nippon deal By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland MORRISTOWN, New Jersey (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States will have control over U.S. Steel as part of the company’s partnership with Japanese firm Nippon Steel. As part of the deal announced on Friday, Nippon Steel plans to invest $14 billion into U.S. Steel’s operations, including up to $4 billion in a new steel mill. Trump said on Friday the merger would create 70,000 jobs. Pressed for more details of the agreement, Trump said on Sunday: “It will be controlled by the United States, otherwise I wouldn’t make the deal.” Speaking to reporters as he left for Washington after a weekend at his New Jersey golf club, Trump said relevant lawmakers had pressed him to make the deal. “It’s an investment and it’s a partial ownership, but it will be controlled by the USA,” he said. The merger would create the world’s third-largest steel producer by volume, following China’s Baowu Steel Group and Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal, according to World Steel Association data. While no details were released, investors have expressed confidence that terms will be similar to those agreed in 2023. Investors have said that eventually U.S. Steel will no longer be publicly traded and they will receive a cash payout for their shares. The deal has been one of the most highly anticipated on Wall Street after it morphed into the political arena with fears that foreign ownership would mean job losses in Pennsylvania, where U.S. Steel is headquartered. (Reporting by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland; Editing by Tom Hogue and Muralikumar Anantharaman) Source link #Trump #control #Steel #part #Nippon #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]