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Marvel Rivals Adds Ultron To The Lineup In Season 2.5 Marvel Rivals Adds Ultron To The Lineup In Season 2.5 The first half of Marvel Rivals Season 2 introduced the White Queen, Emma Frost, to the game’s ever-expanding lineup of heroes and villains. Now, it’s the bad guys’ turn as Ultron makes his debut as a playable character when Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 begins on May 30. In the lore of Marvel Comics, Ultron is the creation of the original Ant-Man, Hank Pym, and one of the Avengers’ greatest adversaries. For Marvel Rivals, Ultron is categorized as a Strategist, and he can battle alongside a small army of drones that obey his commands. Some of Ultron’s fighting moves can be seen in the reveal trailer below. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Now Playing: Marvel Rivals : Ultron A New Age Begins Official Character Reveal Trailer Marvel Rivals’ new map, Arakko, comes from the House of X-era in the X-Men comics when mutants transformed Mars into a new homeworld. Krakoa’s other half, Arakko, settled on the red planet alongside a large population of mutants. However, Ultron has greatly changed Arakko in Marvel Rivals. According to the story update, Ultron has stolen the X-Men’s Cerebro unit to become X-Tron, and transformed Arakko into “a cold, merciless mechanical world.” To restore Arakko to its former glory, Marvel’s heroes will have to unite once again. NetEase Games is also making some adjustments to Marvel Rivals’ team-up abilities by removing four abilities and adding six new ones. Additionally, Jeff the Land Shark is getting a Jeff-nado team-up ability. Marvel Rivals will also unveil proficiency avatars on the match hero select wheel, including mood and emojis personalization systems. On June 6, Marvel Rivals will launch Ultron’s Battle Matrix, a limited-time experimental mode. In the battle matrix, players will be able pick their own hero lineups and create unique builds that enhance their characters’ abilities. Following those upgrades, players can battle it out against each other. NetEase notes that the dev team is using Ultron’s Battle Matrix as a way to let players exercise more control over the characters and their abilities. There are still Marvel Rivals codes that can give players free items in Season 2. NetEase has also signaled price hikes for the Marvel Rivals Battle Passes while citing tariffs as one of the reasons for the increase. Source link #Marvel #Rivals #Adds #Ultron #Lineup #Season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Departing travellers ask for tolerance as ‘peak season’ subsides in Margaret River region after busy summer Departing travellers ask for tolerance as ‘peak season’ subsides in Margaret River region after busy summer A group of van-driving backpackers have asked for greater understanding in future years when it comes to seasonal visitors to the Margaret River region Source link #Departing #travellers #tolerance #peak #season #subsides #Margaret #River #region #busy #summer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pokemon Go Is Adding More Gigantamax Starters During Global Go Fest Events Pokemon Go Is Adding More Gigantamax Starters During Global Go Fest Events Pokemon Go Fest 2025 kicks off soon, with three in-person events scheduled to take place in different cities around the world over the next few weeks. Even if you can’t participate in one of these gatherings, however, you’ll have a chance to join the festivities with three upcoming global events, each of which is set to introduce a new Gigantamax starter Pokemon to the game. Serene Retreat, May 30-June 3 First is the Serene Retreat event, which will take place from May 30 to June 3. Throughout the event, cute Pokemon such as Chansey, Cutiefly, and Morelull will appear in the wild and hatch from eggs more frequently. On top of that, Gigantamax Rillaboom will make its Pokemon Go debut. You’ll be able to encounter the grass-type starter in six-star Max Battles from May 31 to June 1. Instrumental Wonders, June 7-11 The following week, Pokemon Go will host an Instrumental Wonders event from June 7-11. As part of this event, Pokemon like Ferroseed, Galarian Stunfisk, and Falinks will appear more frequently in the wild and as Raid bosses, and Gigantamax Cinderace will make its debut in six-star Max Battles from June 7-8. Phantom Ruins, June 14-18 Finally, an event called Phantom Ruins is slated to run from June 14-18. This event will revolve primarily around ground and ghost Pokemon. Monsters like Duskull, Drilbur, and Phantump will spawn more frequently in the wild, while Sableye, Greavard, and other Pokemon will be drawn to Incense. Gigantamax Inteleon will also arrive in Pokemon Go for the first time, appearing as a six-star Max Battle boss from June 14-15. Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Pokemon Go Fest 2025 kicks off with a gathering in Osaka, Japan, from May 29 to June 1, with events in Jersey City and Paris scheduled to follow in the subsequent weeks. Tickets to attend these in-person events are available through the official Pokemon Go website. Shortly after the in-person events conclude, Pokemon Go will hold a global Go Fest celebration from June 28-29. As with previous Go Fests, different “habitats” will rotate throughout the event, with certain Pokemon appearing more frequently depending on the habitat. Players who purchase a virtual ticket for the event will also have a chance to catch the mythical Pokemon Volcanion. Source link #Pokemon #Adding #Gigantamax #Starters #Global #Fest #Events Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4, Sonnet 4 Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4, Sonnet 4 Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4, Sonnet 4 Source link #Anthropic #Announces #Claude #Opus #Sonnet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Avowed game director departs Obsidian for Netflix Avowed game director departs Obsidian for Netflix Avowed game director and Obsidian staffer for over a decade, Carrie Patel, has departed Obsidian Entertainment to join Netflix-owned Night School. She starts as a game director. On LinkedIn (via Insider Gaming), she shared the news she’s joined the Oxenfree developer. There isn’t really anything more about what she’s working on. The studio is only really known for two games at this time, though, if we had to guess, Patel would probably head up some new IP being cooked up in the very background. That said, it’s also possible she’ll take hold of Thronglets, which is a ****** Mirror tie-in. Her departure to Night School is kind of shocking, as Netflix has been very on-again-off-again in its efforts to enter the gaming scene, having shuttered its internal AAA game studio late last year and pulled all interactive specials, including ****** Mirror: Bandersnatch. Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger Editor-in-Chief Gabe has been a gamer since he was young, playing games like Pajama Sam, Freddi Fish, Guitar Hero, and whatever looked cool on GameFly. Ever since 2018, he’s been infatuated with the inner workings of the gaming and entertainment industries, covering a wide range of topics from video games to TV and film. Starting as a contributor for PSX Extreme, he’s worked his way up to its Managing Editor. Using what’s he learned over the years, he founded Smash Jump to remind everyone to smash jump. Source link #Avowed #game #director #departs #Obsidian #Netflix Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Kid Cudi takes the stand in sex trafficking trial – Yahoo Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Kid Cudi takes the stand in sex trafficking trial – Yahoo Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Kid Cudi takes the stand in sex trafficking trial YahooLive updates on the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Kid Cudi on the stand following Cassie Ventura’s testimony CNNKid Cudi’s Porsche damaged in explosion allegedly orchestrated by Diddy: See photos USA TodayKid Cudi calls Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘a Marvel supervillain’ at sex-trafficking trial The GuardianSean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Testimony continues after Kid Cudi discusses Molotov ********* car fire NBC News Source link #Sean #039Diddy039 #Combs #trial #live #updates #Kid #Cudi #takes #stand #sex #trafficking #trial #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Urban Outfitters Proves the Bears Wrong With 40% Earnings Surprise Urban Outfitters Proves the Bears Wrong With 40% Earnings Surprise Urban Outfitters Inc (NASDAQ:). shares skyrocketed over 22% in premarket trading after the apparel retailer delivered a stunning first-quarter earnings beat, significantly outperforming expectations while dismissing concerns about retail demand slowdown that have plagued other major retailers. Record-Breaking Q1 Results Defy Retail Industry Pessimism Urban Outfitters delivered exceptional first-quarter results that stand in stark contrast to the broader retail industry’s cautious outlook. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share, handily beating analyst estimates of $0.82 and representing a remarkable 39.56% earnings surprise. Revenue climbed 10.7% year-over-year to $1.33 billion, surpassing the $1.29 billion estimate from analysts surveyed by FactSet. Perhaps most importantly, CEO Richard Hayne provided a notably optimistic assessment of consumer demand: “Despite the noise in the headlines and the broader economic uncertainty, our customers continued to show resilience. We haven’t seen any signs of a demand slowdown.” The company’s performance was broad-based across all its retail banners. Same-store sales increased 7% at Anthropologie, 3% at Free People, and 2% at the namesake Urban Outfitters brand. This comprehensive strength across different customer demographics and price points demonstrates the company’s diversified appeal in a challenging retail environment. Urban Outfitters’ results directly contradict the narrative emerging from other major retailers. Target withdrew its full-year forecast citing macroeconomic uncertainty and weak demand trends, while American Eagle (NYSE:) similarly pulled its guidance due to economic headwinds. The company’s ability to maintain pricing power while managing cost pressures also sets it apart. Looking ahead, company executives expressed confidence in the second quarter, expecting total sales to rise at a high single-digit rate compared to analysts’ expectations of 7.3% growth. This forward-looking optimism further distinguishes Urban Outfitters from peers who are taking more cautious stances. Urban Outfitters’ Stock Surges to Near All-Time High Levels This dramatic surge puts the stock on track to potentially surpass its all-time high, with the company having hit record levels as recently as Friday. From a longer-term perspective, Urban Outfitters has been one of the standout performers in the retail sector. Year-to-date, the stock is up 8.60%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500’s decline of 0.63%. Over the past year, Urban Outfitters has delivered impressive returns of 44.24% compared to the S&P 500’s 9.83% gain. The three-year performance is even more striking, with Urban Outfitters shares up 198.30% versus the S&P 500’s 49.81% advance over the same *******. The company’s valuation metrics remain relatively attractive despite the strong performance. Trading at a forward P/E ratio of 13.64 and a trailing P/E of 13.99, Urban Outfitters appears reasonably valued compared to many growth-oriented retailers. With a market capitalization of $5.52 billion and strong balance sheet metrics including $610.43 million in cash, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory. *** Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. This article was originally published on The Tokenist. Check out The Tokenist’s free newsletter, Five Minute Finance, for weekly analysis of the biggest trends in finance and technology. Source link #Urban #Outfitters #Proves #Bears #Wrong #Earnings #Surprise Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Early Release and Castration… The Government's Plan to Fix Prisons Early Release and Castration… The Government's Plan to Fix Prisons And a pay rise for teachers and NHS workers. Source link #Early #Release #Castration.. #Government039s #Plan #Fix #Prisons Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny The US Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official says. An immediate annual savings of $US56 million ($A87 million) in reduced material costs is expected by stopping penny production, according to the official who was not authorised to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity to preview the news. In February, US President Donald Trump announced that he had ordered his administration to cease production of the one cent coin. Trump posted on his Truth Social site then: “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” He said he had instructed his Treasury secretary to stop their production. The secretary has the authority to mint and issue coins “in amounts the secretary decides are necessary to meet the needs of the United States”. Advocates for ditching the penny cite its high production cost – almost four cents per penny now, according to the US Mint – and limited utility. Fans of the penny cite its usefulness in charity drives and relative bargain in production costs compared with the nickel, which costs almost 14 cents to mint. Pennies are the most popular coin made by the US Mint, which reported making 3.2 billion of them last year – more than half of all the new coins it made last year. Congress, which dictates currency specifications such as the size and metal content of coins, could make Trump’s order permanent through law. But past congressional efforts to ditch the penny have failed. Source link #Mint #moves #plans #kill #penny Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iconic Titanfall 2 Feature Seemingly Heading for Call of Duty 2025 is Proof Activision Is the Ultimate Copycat Game Studio Iconic Titanfall 2 Feature Seemingly Heading for Call of Duty 2025 is Proof Activision Is the Ultimate Copycat Game Studio Let’s be honest here, we’re all tired of Activision’s annual formula with Call of Duty. All the new entries are basically reskinned versions of the previous games and don’t bring anything new to the table. However, Activision has taken things too far, and its next Call of Duty is blatantly copying other titles. That’s right. Brand-new leaks and reports suggest that Call of Duty 2025 will introduce a feature that was a key mechanic in Titanfall 2. It’s great to see that Activision is finally bringing new experiences, but where’s the originality? Call of Duty 2025 is copying this one feature from Titanfall 2 It’s a shame that we haven’t seen a new Titanfall game in ages, considering how epic Titanfall 2 was. The FPS title offers an unmatched level of intensity in its gameplay, with choices between tight gunplay combined with quick movements and heavy combat when entering Titans. Developer Respawn Entertainment brought tons of new features and ideas to Titanfall 2, but the best one was wall-running. It’s a signature movement mechanic that allows gamers to sprint vertically across surfaces. Seriously, wall-running elevates the fast-paced action of the game and sets it apart from other shooters. Now, a recent leak by viippter surrounding ****** Ops 6 reveals that wall-running is working in the game’s multiplayer mode and possibly in the Battle Royale as well. Players are hyped as it could bring massive changes in movement mechanics for Warzone. The wall-running works without the use of jetpacks. The feature might also be present in Call of Duty 2025, alongside the omnidirectional movement mechanics. The next Call of Duty is expected to be ****** Ops 7, a direct sequel to ****** Ops 2, which was set in 2025. Wall running is a handy mechanic in Titanfall 2. (Image via Respawn) How will this wall-running mechanic work in Call of Duty 2025? That’s something we still don’t know. However, what’s clear is that it’s high time for Activision to start bringing new gameplay features and copying its rivals. Industry insider says Call of Duty 2025 campaign is “terrible” Call of Duty 2025‘s campaign is already under heavy criticism. (Image via Activision) So far, we’ve seen plenty of leaks and rumors surrounding Call of Duty 2025. As we’ve already stated before, it’s supposed to be a direct sequel to ****** Ops 2 and set in the 2030s. Gamers are hyped to see what Activision brings with this entry. However, it might be a good idea to manage your expectations. Reputable industry leaker TheGhostofHope has taken to X/Twitter and stated that they’ve heard from sources that Call of Duty 2025‘s campaign is absolutely “terrible.” Also as far as I know I don’t think Raven has anything to do with it. I heard that a lot of the campaign team for BO6 left right before game came out so I don’t think they have the man power to be responsible for this one. [Hidden Content] — Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) April 25, 2025 The leaker hasn’t explained why the game’s campaign has been described in such a way, but it’s been revealed that Raven Software had no hand in its development. If you’re unaware, Raven was responsible for crafting the ****** Ops 6 campaign, which was praised by fans. According to TheGhostofHope, the game’s campaign might be open-world, like 2023’s Modern Warfare 3. As we all know, the campaign mode in Modern Warfare 3 is the worst one in the franchise. With that said, what do you think about wall running in Call of Duty games? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Iconic #Titanfall #Feature #Seemingly #Heading #Call #Duty #Proof #Activision #Ultimate #Copycat #Game #Studio Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

These stocks offer attractive dividend yields and are cheap, Wolfe says These stocks offer attractive dividend yields and are cheap, Wolfe says Stocks are on a shaky path once more as deficit fears rattle markets, but investors may be able to find solid income if they pick out the right dividend payers. A recent spike in Treasury bond yields has kept stocks under pressure this week. At its session high on Thursday, the 30-year Treasury bond yield surged to 5.161% and the benchmark 10-year note yield topped 4.6%. The sell-off in U.S. government debt came as the House of Representatives approved President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax bill and sent it to the Senate. The measure includes a higher exemption for state and local tax taxes, lifting the deduction to $40,000 from its current $10,000. For investors seeking long-term plays, Wolfe Research compiled a list of stocks with second quintile dividend yields — meaning their payouts land between 60% and 80% of the highest — and low price-earnings ratios. The second quintile of dividend yielders can be a fertile ground for income investors, as companies that pay the richest yields may be more likely to cut their payments if their finances come under pressure. Further, a dividend yield that is very high may suggest that a stock’s price is slumping and the business is under stress. See below for a list of some stocks that Wolfe gathered. Western Alliance Bancorp made Wolfe’s list. The stock is down about 13% year to date, but offers a dividend yield of 2.1%. Earlier this month, Truist Securities initiated coverage on a slate of regional banks, including Western Alliance. The firm gave the Phoenix-based bank a buy rating, saying it’s “among the fastest organically growing banks.” “Western Alliance had been one of the most profitable banks across the [small- to mid-] cap space, boasting a ~20%+ [return on tangible common equity] from 2018-2022,” Truist analyst David Smith wrote. “Returns took some lumps in ’23/’24 as the balance sheet was fortified, but a ‘bad year’ for WAL is still peer-median.” Though investors punished Western Alliance in the 2023 tumult that swept up regional lenders, the bank has since “emerged with strong capital and liquidity positions,” Smith added. “Western Alliance is poised to once again be among the more profitable midsize banks,” the analyst wrote. The bank is well liked on Wall Street with 12 of 13 analysts rating it the equivalent of a buy, and consensus price targets calling for nearly 27% upside, according to LSEG. Shares are currently trading at 7.7 times the next 12 months’ estimated earnings, FactSet data shows. Qualcomm also showed up on Wolfe’s list. The stock offers a dividend yield of 2.4%, and shares are down just 3% this year. The chipmaker currently trades at 12.4 times the next 12 months’ estimated earnings, according to FactSet. Qualcomm posted fiscal second-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom lines, but its revenue forecast for the current quarter was short of expectations. The weak guidance didn’t deter Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon, who has an outperform rating on Qualcomm. “In the near term, the company is playing it down the middle, neither swinging for the fences nor calling for the sky to fall,” he said in a May 1 report. “And the magnitude of current results (decent, while not a blowout) makes us feel better about managing potential pull-forward risks.” He added that “even if investors are not buying the stock at least management is, calling for 100% [free cash flow] return this year through elevated buybacks given the valuation of the shares.” About half of the analysts covering Qualcomm rate it a buy or strong buy, and consensus price targets see nearly 20% upside from current prices, according to LSEG. Finally, retirement plan services provider Voya Financial made it past Wolfe’s screen. Shares are down more than 2% this year, but Voya pays a dividend with a 2.7% yield. The stock currently trades at forward P/E ratio of 7.6 times estimated earrnings. Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge reiterated an overweight rating on the stock in a May 11 report following a meeting with Voya’s top brass. He highlighted several themes that could act as catalysts for the stock in coming quarters, including roughly $200 million of cash generation in the first quarter and the company’s focus on integrating OneAmerica Financial’s retirement plan business . “OneAmerica provided Voya a retirement brand boost as it demonstrated commitment to a market from which others in recent years have retrenched,” Barnidge said. He added that Voya’s wealth business also saw a “remarkable” $31 billion in inflows in the first quarter. The Street is largely divided on Voya, however: Six of 13 analysts rate it a buy, while consensus price targets call for nearly 17% upside, per LSEG. — CNBC’s Michael Bloom contributed reporting Source link #stocks #offer #attractive #dividend #yields #cheap #Wolfe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here’s what we know about the 2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, D.C. – NPR Here’s what we know about the 2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, D.C. – NPR Here’s what we know about the 2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, D.C. NPRTwo Israeli Embassy staff members killed near Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC: Live updates CNNShooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as ‘a light’ who fought antisemitism USA TodaySarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky Were Israeli Embassy Workers Killed in D.C. Shooting The New York TimesCapital Jewish Museum receives DC security grant amid concerns about LGBTQ exhibit NBC4 Washington Source link #Heres #Israeli #embassy #staffers #killed #Washington #D.C #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Farming Simulator: 16-Bit Edition Review – Thumb Culture Farming Simulator: 16-Bit Edition Review – Thumb Culture “We have gone old school, with Farming Simulator 16-bit Edition! Giants Software has released an absolutely iconic-looking game for new and old hardware.” Stu @ Thumb Culture Source link #Farming #Simulator #16Bit #Edition #Review #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Will Hims & Hers Stock Be Okay After UnitedHealth’s Sell-Off? Will Hims & Hers Stock Be Okay After UnitedHealth’s Sell-Off? When investors choose to risk their capital in an individual company, they must be aware that the stock market isn’t the one-sided machine it used to be a few decades ago. Thanks to the flow of information and availability in the digital space, today’s market has become more interconnected than ever before. While that may increase the number of opportunities available to every investor, one major tradeoff must be considered. With more investment opportunities comes greater risk, which may not have been as apparent as the “machine” grows larger and more complex. In the medical sector, for instance, negative headlines or price action in a single stock can ripple widely, as seen with UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:), which has plunged 30.6% in just the past month. This decline in one of the sector’s biggest names immediately affected smaller companies, creating some worry and doubt as to whether things will turn out to be alright during this new volatility. This is where shares of Hims Hers Health Inc (NYSE:) come into play, as investors now consider the future of this stock and whether it will remain affected by the negativity around UnitedHealth. Is Hims & Hers Stock Immune to Industry-Wide Sell-Offs? This should be the first question investors ask when looking for answers for Hims & Hers stock’s future, and the fact is that there isn’t much overlap in the recent events. It looks like UnitedHealth’s decline was due to a company-specific issue rather than an industry-wide one. Knowing this, there could be a path to clear Hims & Hers into its former highs, considering that the stock still trades at 85% of its 52-week high, leaving enough room for a new bull run to reclaim a higher ceiling today. In terms of price action, it does seem that Hims & Hers was relatively unaffected by the UnitedHealth sell-off; so far, so good. But then comes the question of whether the stock’s 124.6% rally over the past month is sustainable as a future opportunity or whether the company’s underlying drivers have already been priced into the valuation today. Fundamentals must answer that question before the market’s take is built into this view. Hims & Hers: The Perfect Business for Volatility It’s no secret that the has been overly volatile over the past month. The onset of new trade tariffs rolled out by President Trump is starting to affect future economic views, and where capital starts to flow in and out. When it comes to Hims & Hers, its business model can be its greatest strength during times like these. By combining the stability of the medical sector with the innovation and growth initiatives that technology can bring, this company seems to offer investors the best of both worlds: an exciting future for their portfolios and a reasonable hedge against today’s uncertainty. Looking at the company’s latest quarterly earnings results, this theme becomes clearer. Bears once thought that this business model hadn’t earned the trust of consumers, given how new and disruptive it is compared to traditional medicine. Yet, the 38% annual growth in subscribers would say otherwise, as 2.4 million users trust this platform. More than just growth, these subscribers offer Hims & Hers investors stability in the form of subscriptions. The company generated up to $586 million in revenue this quarter alone, showing a massive 111% growth rate over the same quarter last year. Having a mix of technology usually allows the company to retain higher margins, which is why investors can see this relatively young company already achieving stable levels of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) over the past year. Free cash flow matters because it is the lifeblood of future growth and investor benefits like share buybacks and dividends. This is where most of the excitement lies for Hims & Hers stock and its future potential, which is already being reflected in some of the market shifts. More Optimism Lies Ahead For Hims & Hers Leaning on some of these fundamental factors, some market participants have already expressed their optimism for Hims & Hers recently. Investors need only look at the 19.5% boost in holdings by institutional allocators from Northern Trust (NASDAQ:), bringing their stake to a high of $71.9 million today. On the other hand, they can also notice that Vanguard decreased its position by 8.8%, but that doesn’t necessarily mean bad news. Institutions like Vanguard have a risk mandate, limiting the share that any company can take up in the broader portfolio. Considering that the stock ran up by 120% in the past month, it makes sense that they would sell some to rebalance the portfolio. Therefore, investors can take this as a healthy sign that the stock might be “catching its breath” before moving in the next direction, which, according to the company’s fundamental makeup, should be nowhere but higher, even with the UnitedHealth volatility driving the medical sector recently. Original Post Source link #Hims #Stock #UnitedHealths #SellOff Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Man Utd’s future: Club resolute despite Tottenham loss Man Utd’s future: Club resolute despite Tottenham loss At some point between now and the beginning of July, United will announce their third quarter financial results to the New York Stock Exchange. This will be an opportunity to address any monetary issues for the 2025-26 season that have arisen because of the defeat in Spain. We know for certain United will experience a £10m reduction in payments from their £900m, 10-year sponsorship deal with Adidas because they have missed out on the Champions League. As that penalty is spread over the length of the contract, which runs to 2035, the damage on an annual basis is not onerous. But few would look at this season and be confident of United returning to the Champions League in 2026-27 and therefore avoiding another penalty. Beyond that, there is the issue of Premier League prize money. Each place in the table is worth £3m. That means, in their current position of 16th, United would receive £33m less than for finishing fifth. The club make about £4.3m in gate receipts for every home game at Old Trafford – and there would have been at least four more of those in the league phase of the Champions League. Add in the generous prize money on offer in Europe’s elite competition, and that is how we have calculated that Wednesday’s defeat by Tottenham has, at a conservative estimate, cost United £100m. As has been widely reported, a second round of redundancies is on the way, this time affecting the football department. The reductions are like to affect the scouting, medical and science teams. There has been no word on whether that is likely to be the end of the matter. But it is clear, from axing of staff trips, free lunches and other perks, nothing is off limits in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s determination to make United a leaner organisation. But these cost-cutting initiatives can only do so much. As with any Premier League club, by far the biggest expenditure is on transfer fees and player wages. If this season is any guide, United, who have spent in excess of £900m on transfers over the past five years and whose last annual wage bill they confirmed at £365m, have been awful at both of these fundamental elements. Source link #Man #Utds #future #Club #resolute #Tottenham #loss Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Some homeowners could get a **** deduction under the new GOP tax bill. Here’s what to know. Some homeowners could get a **** deduction under the new GOP tax bill. Here’s what to know. Some U.S. homeowners may soon get a sizable tax break thanks to the massive budget package that was passed by the House early Thursday. The legislation — dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — includes a provision that would lift the tax deduction cap for state and local taxes, or SALT, to $40,000 from its current $10,000 limit. That could provide tax savings for homeowners with high property taxes or who earn enough to have significant state income tax liabilities. The SALT deduction cap was introduced by Mr. Trump in his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a way to offset that legislation’s tax breaks, such as its reduction in individual income tax rates. Prior to that law, there was no limit on how much in state and local taxes taxpayers could deduct from their federal income taxes. The unlimited SALT deduction had been criticized by some policy experts as mainly benefiting upper-income homeowners in states with high taxes, such as New York and California. But with real estate values surging in recent years, more homeowners around the U.S. are now getting socked with higher property taxes and bumping against the SALT deduction limit, prompting some lawmakers to call for changes to the $10,000 cap. The SALT deduction limit “really eliminated a fairly significant deduction for most taxpayers in Massachusetts, especially given how high property taxes can be here,” Boston tax attorney Dan Ryan told CBS News Boston. The backers of the new bill “needed to keep Republicans in New York, New Jersey and California happy,” which led to the negotiation for a higher SALT limit, he added. To be sure, the tax and spending bill could undergo more changes before it reaches President Trump’s desk. The measure must now go to the Senate, where some Republicans have already expressed opposition to certain aspects of the bill, such as Medicaid spending cuts. What is the SALT deduction cap? The SALT deduction cap was introduced in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, and capped the deduction at $10,000 for both single and married couples. The provision covers state income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes. In 2017, the Treasury Department estimated that almost 11 million taxpayers in high-tax states like New York and New Jersey would forfeit $323 billion in deductions because of the new cap. Some lawmakers criticized the deduction limit for its marriage penalty, given that married couples are subject to the same SALT deduction threshold as single filers. Typically, tax provisions are more generous for married couples because they are designed to cover two individuals. For instance, the standard deduction for married couples is $30,000 in 2025, double the $15,000 standard deduction for single filers. What’s changing with the SALT deduction cap? The House tax bill lifts the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, with the new threshold scheduled to take effect for the current 2025 tax year. An earlier version of the bill had proposed a $30,000 deduction limit, but some lawmakers pushed for a higher threshold to help more homeowners. The change was hailed by Republicans from high-tax congressional districts. Rep. Mike Lawler of New York said in a social media post that the increased SALT limit would ease “the tax burden for middle-class and working families.” “This includes annual increases for inflation and income caps to ensure this is not a handout for the uber wealthy,” Lawler added. The full $40,000 deduction would only be available to filers with household incomes below $500,000. Those who earn above that amount would face a phaseout, although the deduction wouldn’t go lower than $10,000. Both the cap and the income limit would increase 1% per year over the next decade, according to a May 22 analysis from law firm Kutak Rock. Who could benefit from the higher SALT cap? People whose deductible expenses — including property taxes, state income taxes and mortgage interest — exceed their standard deduction could benefit from the higher SALT cap. For instance, a married couple would need those costs to surpass their 2025 standard deduction of $30,000 to take advantage of the higher SALT cap. That’s because taxpayers typically claim whatever is higher — the standard deduction or their total itemized deductions — to maximize the amount they can tap to lower their federal tax liability. “It will benefit homeowners, especially people who live in wealthier towns with higher property taxes, and higher income taxpayers,” Ryan, the tax attorney, told CBS News Boston. High-income homeowners would be the most likely to qualify for the new deduction, with more than half of the benefit going to taxpayers making at least $400,000, according to the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank. How much would raising the SALT cap cost the U.S.? If adopted, lifting the SALT cap would result in the federal government forgoing more tax revenue, policy experts say. The $40,000 limit would result in a loss of nearly $334 billion in tax revenue over the next decade, when compared with keeping the $10,000 cap in place, according to an analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a University of Pennsylvania nonpartisan group that analyzes the fiscal impact of policy. That adds to the cost of a bill that has been criticized by some experts and lawmakers as introducing new tax breaks that could outstrip any savings in the legislation and trillions to the U.S. debt. The Penn Wharton Budget Model “has projected that America will face certain risk of a fiscal crisis within the next two decades, eroding household purchasing power, unless action is taken to reduce federal deficits,” Kent Smetters, head of the group, said in a email after the House passed the budget package. Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Source link #homeowners #**** #deduction #GOP #tax #bill #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shadow health spokesperson Libby Mettam cites concern at doctor rating for WA Country Health Service Shadow health spokesperson Libby Mettam cites concern at doctor rating for WA Country Health Service Vasse MLA and shadow health spokesperson Libby Mettam says any decline in standards for the WA Country Health Service was of concern. Source link #Shadow #health #spokesperson #Libby #Mettam #cites #concern #doctor #rating #Country #Health #Service Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration holding migrants in Djibouti after judge blocks deporting them to South Sudan, president says Trump administration holding migrants in Djibouti after judge blocks deporting them to South Sudan, president says Judge: DHS South Sudan flight violated order Judge rules Trump administration violated court order with South Sudan deportation flight 05:38 A group of eight migrants are being held in the small African country of Djibouti after a judge said the Trump administration’s attempt to fly them to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated a court order, President Trump confirmed Thursday. Mr. Trump lashed out at U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy, who ordered the government to “maintain custody and control” of the migrants Tuesday. Attorneys say the migrants were put on a flight to violence-plagued South Sudan, allegedly violating an earlier order by Murphy requiring migrants to be given certain due process rights before they’re deported to a third country. The Trump administration says the eight men have serious criminal records. “A Federal Judge in Boston, who knew absolutely nothing about the situation, or anything else, has ordered that EIGHT of the most violent criminals on Earth curtail their journey to South Sudan, and instead remain in Djibouti,” Mr. Trump said in a Truth Social post. “He would not allow these monsters to proceed to their final destination.” Djibouti is a small country on the ***** of Africa on the continent’s east coast, located across the Gulf of Aden from the Arabian Peninsula. Mr. Trump didn’t specify where the deportees are being held, but the U.S. has a military base in the country. Mr. Trump said “a large number of ICE Officers” were also left with the men. Murphy has ordered the Trump administration to give six men “reasonable fear” interviews to screen them for any concerns about being harmed in a third country. If they do not satisfy the reasonable fear standard, the government must give them at least 15 days to challenge their removal. Murphy says the men can be held either in the U.S. or abroad, as long as the government maintains custody over them. Joe Walsh Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Source link #Trump #administration #holding #migrants #Djibouti #judge #blocks #deporting #South #Sudan #president Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus. It also accused Harvard of coordinating with the ******** ********** party, saying it hosted and trained members of a ******** paramilitary group as recently as 2024. “This means Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status,” the agency said in a statement. Harvard enrolls almost 6,800 foreign students at its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, accounting for more than a quarter of its student body. Most are graduate students, coming from more than 100 countries. Harvard called the action unlawful and said it’s quickly working to provide guidance to students. “This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country, and undermines Harvard’s academic and research mission,” the university said in a statement. The dispute stems from an April 16 request from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The letter demanded that Harvard turn over information about foreign students that might implicate them in violence or protests that could otherwise lead to their deportation. In a letter to Harvard on Thursday, Noem said the school’s sanction is “the unfortunate result of Harvard’s failure to comply with simple reporting requirements.” Noem said Harvard can regain its ability to host foreign students if it produces a trove of records on foreign students within 72 hours. Her updated request demands all records, including audio or video footage, of foreign students participating in protests or dangerous activity on campus. “This administration is holding Harvard accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the ******** ********** Party on its campus,” Noem said in a statement. The administration revoked Harvard’s certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which gives the school the ability to sponsor international students to get their visas and attend school in the United States. ___ The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. Source link #Trump #administration #bars #Harvard #enrolling #foreign #students Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cricket substitutes: Does Test cricket need to look at Laws again? Cricket substitutes: Does Test cricket need to look at Laws again? Former England captain Michael Vaughan Injury replacements should be permitted in Test cricket in the first innings of the game. There should be an independent doctor on site. If the doctor deems a player unable to carry on playing, you should be allowed a sub. It should only be in the first innings. If you allow it to go into the second innings, there could be a little bit of skullduggery. If there’s a genuine injury in the first innings, it affects the game and the entertainment, which fans pay money to watch. The first innings is a good cut-off to make it fair. BBC chief cricket commentator and former England bowler Jonathan Agnew I have seen a number of Tests ruined because a team is a player down. How do you prove it? It’s another example of where there could be argument. It is something that is so difficult to prove. Common sense says yes, of course, but you need a satisfactory way of showing beyond doubt that the player is genuinely injured. I think that would be open to all sorts of arguments. Former England off-spinner Vic Marks It’s well worth considering. It would take a bit of administrating, just to make sure the injury is absolutely genuine. You wouldn’t want to see anyone have the opportunity to fake injuries in order to change the nature of a team because of conditions or lack of form. We had it in rugby where fake blood was spilt, so we want to avoid that. You need that proviso to make sure the system isn’t abused, but it is something that should be examined. Former Zimbabwe seamer Henry Olonga I’m open to the idea of substitutes, perhaps with a limited number, but not necessarily like-for-like and not only restricted to injuries. If you want to grow the game globally, then make it more like other sports where subs are allowed. Think of football, tactically if a game is going in a certain way, substitutes can be used to tweak the direction. If a fast bowler is going for a few runs, why not replace them with a spinner? I don’t think it will be a popular opinion, but I am sticking to it. TMS commentator Alison Mitchell Yes, it should be looked into, but someone has to come up with a system where the system cannot be abused. We already have like-for-like substitutes if a player is concussed, so surely it should be brought in for other injuries. Otherwise, you can end up with the situation like we may have with Zimbabwe in this Test. Then it just makes it a one-sided contest. If an injured player can’t take any further part in a match, we have to find a way of keeping the contest going. Source link #Cricket #substitutes #Test #cricket #Laws Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Margaret River Senior High School surfers return from *********** east coast battle with top scores Margaret River Senior High School surfers return from *********** east coast battle with top scores Junior surfers have returned from the east coast with their heads held high. Source link #Margaret #River #Senior #High #School #surfers #return #*********** #east #coast #battle #top #scores Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration ends Harvard’s ability to enrol international students Trump administration ends Harvard’s ability to enrol international students The Trump administration has moved to end Harvard’s ability to enrol international students, escalating a row with America’s oldest university. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X that the administration has revoked Harvard’s “Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification as a result of their failure to adhere to the law.” “Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country,” she wrote. Nearly 7,000 international students were enrolled at the institution last academic year, university data shows, making up 27.2% of its student body. Harvard did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Source link #Trump #administration #ends #Harvards #ability #enrol #international #students Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Get a Lay of the Land Before ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ With These Hammerfell Locations Get a Lay of the Land Before ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ With These Hammerfell Locations The Elder Scrolls has a huge world called Tamriel, which is showcased in a divided manner. For instance, the Cyrodiil region was showcased in Oblivion, while Morrowind and Skyrim were showcased in their respective games. So what will be the focus of their next iteration? Fans think it would be the region of Hammerfell, including the High Rock region. Hammerfell is just as big as Skyrim, for bringing the oomph factor, the addition of the High Rock makes sense. So, before The Elder Scrolls 6 release, let’s take a look at what to expect. Please note that the descriptions are lore-based. Exploring the Hammerfell region, before The Elder Scrolls 6 release? The region of Hammerfell or Volenfell has a unique geography in the world of Tamriel. The tropical-arid land has many key places like Alik’r Desert, the city of Sentinel, and more. We’ll talk more about them in a bit, but it’s exciting that players will get to experience a diverse topography. The Hammerfell region shares the southern border with Cyrodiil, while the northern border is shared between Skyrim and High Rock. Not just that, the Dragontail Mountains divide the regions of Hammerfell and Skyrim. A lot of greenery can be found on the southeastern side, as it has a large coast with grasslands nearby. The northern part of the Hammerfell region features the Alik’r Desert in the Lilac Bay region, which completely surrounds the game province of Bergama. The provincial city of Alik’r and the entire desert come under the city-state of Sentinel. Dragonstar City is located in the southern region between High Rock and Skyrim. More communities can be found in the eastern part of Hammerfell, which houses the Elinhir city, which shares borders with Skyrim and Cyrodiil. Not every place in Hammerfell shares borders, as the southern region is mostly free and has coasts. For instance, the Khefrem region has Hew’s Bane peninsula, which is also known as Kheferm’s Boot. The region also consists of the city of Gilane, and going further east, it has Taneth. The port city of Rihad also sounds like a lively place at the southern edge of Hammerfell, connecting citizens to the Abecean Sea. The population is diverse as it consists of followers of Satakal, Redguard Forebears, Yokuda Ra Gada, and many people from all over Tamriel. Why do fans think The Elder Scrolls 6 will take place in Hammerfell? The map of Hammerfell seems like a plausible idea. | Image Credit: Bethesda. Almost six years ago, Bethesda released the first teaser trailer for their next RPG title, The Elder Scrolls 6. Fans quickly sat on their chairs and started to notice every nook and cranny the 30-second teaser showed. From that, they debunked that the place shown was Hammerfell. For instance, the trailer shows the coastal region of northern Hammerfell. Not just that, the camera moves from the Dragontail Mountains, showcasing the landmass. The topology is the same as the description of Hammerfell. They even speculated that the coastal region shown in the teaser is likely Satakalaam. Fans even noticed the snow-covered peaks of the Jerall Mountains, which are along the borders of Cyrodiil and Skyrim. A lot of hints regarding Hammerfell can be found during the gameplay of Skyrim. The NPCs talk about the civil war happening in that region, and some guards mention the Hammerfell Curved Swords. It has been mentioned in Skyrim that Redguards live on in Hammerfell. There are more theories, but it’s just a game theory. What do you think, will the setting of The Elder Scrolls 6 be Hammerfell? How do you think Bethesda will showcase the new explorable region? Will the High Rock region be included in the game as well? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Lay #Land #Elder #Scrolls #Hammerfell #Locations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

As Trump hosts crypto gala, experts continue to raise conflict of interest concerns As Trump hosts crypto gala, experts continue to raise conflict of interest concerns When President Trump’s new tariffs started throttling freight traffic, the leader of trucking logistics firm Freight Technologies used an unorthodox method to try and get the president’s attention. The California-based firm purchased $2 million worth of Trump Coin, the signature cryptocurrency backed by Mr. Trump. The president and his family launched Trump Coin days before he took office in January. Anyone can buy the cryptocurrency. An analytics firm says Mr. Trump’s family and other backers have collected more than $300 million in transaction fees so far. Donald Quinby, Freight Technologies’ chief financial officer, told CBS News that the purchase seemed like “really the best platform for us to make a splash, to make some noise.” “With the Trump meme token, this was just an opportunity to really advocate for free and fair trade,” Quinby said. “I’m sure he likes to follow who’s purchasing his coins.” In April, the Trump family announced an “intimate private dinner” with the president at Mr. Trump’s golf course in Virginia to reward the biggest buyers of Trump Coin, or $TRUMP. A leaderboard was created so buyers could compete with one another. Buyers eventually spent $140 million trying to secure access to the event, according to data analytics firm Inca Digital. A message on the $TRUMP leaderboard. trumpdinner.gettrumpmemes.com Some of the 220 leading buyers of $TRUMP received tickets to attend the dinner. Mr. Trump will also host a smaller reception for the token’s top 25 holders. The guests are beneficiaries of a new opportunity to gain access and potential influence in a city with a long history of blending money and politics, experts said. “This is really unprecedented,” said Jessica Tillipman, a George Washington University law professor. “This appears to be a president that could be potentially benefiting privately from something that he’s doing out in the open.” The White House pushed back hard on the notion that the gala dinner or the president’s role in promoting the cryptocurrency crossed any ethical lines. Administration officials said they had not approved an initial plan suggesting top buyers of the meme coin product would receive a White House tour. “This is a personal dinner that the president is attending on his personal time,” a White House official told CBS News in a statement. “The White House has absolutely nothing to do with it.” Trump rewards cryptocurrency buyers Meme coins are a type of cryptocurrency whose value is largely driven by social media buzz. They are not usually used in transactions, and are known for erratic price shifts. $TRUMP peaked at around $75 shortly after launch and plummeted to under $8 by April 2025, but soared in value after the dinner with Mr. Trump was announced. Among the attendees of Thursday’s dinner is Justin Sun, a ********-born crypto billionaire and the largest holder of Trump Coin. Sun has a net worth of $8.5 billion, according to Forbes, and is best known for creating the Tron blockchain. He was also the buyer who paid $6.2 million for a banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan. Sun promptly ate the fruit. Sun was sued for fraud by the Biden administration for allegedly “fraudulently manipulating the secondary market” and paying celebrities to promote a crypto token his company created “without disclosing their compensation.” Earlier this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission paused the lawsuit as part of a broader Trump administration shift toward easing crypto enforcement. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, speaks at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. The event started with invitation only sessions on Sept. 28, runs through September 30. Photographer: Bryan van der Beek/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg Sun also said his firm has invested tens of millions in the Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. But the anonymous nature of cryptocurrency allows Sun, and other foreign buyers like him, to court access to power with little transparency. “It’s almost like the perfect kind of opaque structure for any type of foreign government or, you know, non-U.S. citizens who wanted to try to seek favor, curry favor with this particular administration,” Tillipman said. Experts raise concerns about conflicts of interest Tillipman compared the Trump family’s foray into cryptocurrency to Hunter Biden’s art sales during his father’s administration. “The argument was that [purchasers of Hunter Biden’s artwork] could use it to influence” then-President Joe Biden, she said. Like cryptocurrency, “a lot of these types of transactions are by nature opaque because you don’t know who’s purchasing it. You don’t know who the buyer is,” Tillipman said. She noted that in effect, the Biden administration tried to distance the president from the transactions by saying information about the buyers and transactions would be kept secret by the gallery owner. Nonetheless, she said “there were a lot of legitimate concerns associated with that particular dealing, as there was fear that it could be a back door to President Biden” through a family member. “The difference here is just the order of magnitude and the involvement of the president himself,” Tillipman said. Hunter Biden’s art netted him about $1.5 million by the end of his father’s presidency, compared to the potentially far more lucrative Trump family crypto business. Mr. Trump has previously vowed on social media to “make sure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World.” He and his eldest sons are also backing the crypto exchange World Liberty Financial, and cryptocurrency makes up about $2.9 billion of Mr. Trump’s net worth, according to a recent report. Trump-linked crypto firm raises concerns about possible conflicts of interest 03:22 On Monday, the Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, which would regulate stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency that is linked to the value of an asset like the U.S. dollar or gold. They tend to have fewer price fluctuations than meme coins, but allow for the same opacity in transactions. Some Democrats pushed back against the bill, citing Mr. Trump’s crypto holdings and calling for anti-corruption rules. “This is corruption out in the open,” said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, on Thursday. “The GENIUS Act will supercharge Donald Trump’s ability to collect money from anybody who is seeking pardon, who wants tariff relief, who wants a criminal prosecution dropped.” The White House has dismissed criticisms that Mr. Trump’s support for the crypto sector represents a conflict of interest. “All of the president’s assets are in a blind trust, which is managed by his children, and I would argue, one of the many reasons that the American people reelected this president back to this office is because he was a very successful businessman before giving it up to publicly serve our country,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing Thursday. Quinby found that buying the meme coin didn’t immediately result in access to the president. Freight Technologies didn’t make it to the leaderboard, but they are prepared to keep spending. The trucking company reported in public securities filings that their investment in $TRUMP could eventually reach $20 million, if that’s what it takes to get Mr. Trump’s attention. Even if they lose money on the market, Quinby thinks it was worth the risk. “We thought the ability for us to get out there and advocate for the fair and free trade, we thought it was worth it,” Quinby said. Nancy Cordes Nancy Cordes is CBS News’ chief White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Cordes has won numerous awards for her reporting, including multiple Emmys, Edward R. Murrow awards, and an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. Source link #Trump #hosts #crypto #gala #experts #continue #raise #conflict #interest #concerns Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Stocks Soar as Trump Suggests Taking Them “Public.” It May Not Happen Quickly. – Barron's Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Stocks Soar as Trump Suggests Taking Them “Public.” It May Not Happen Quickly. – Barron's Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Stocks Soar as Trump Suggests Taking Them “Public.” It May Not Happen Quickly. Barron’sTrump ‘giving very serious consideration’ to spinning off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie CNNMortgage rates rise as Trump floats taking Fannie and Freddie public USA TodayTrump floats ***** of government-controlled housing finance giants PoliticoFannie, Freddie Shares Soar as Trump Again Floats Privatization Bloomberg Source link #Freddie #Mac #Fannie #Mae #Stocks #Soar #Trump #Suggests #Public #Happen #Quickly #Barron039s Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]