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‘We’ll keep it’: SBW tips more Wallabies Bledisloe woes ‘We’ll keep it’: SBW tips more Wallabies Bledisloe woes Sonny Bill Williams is cautioning fans against thinking Australia’s improved Super Rugby Pacific fortunes will help the Wallabies finally wrestle back the Bledisloe Cup in 2025. The ACT Brumbies are sitting atop the ladder three weeks out from the finals, the Queensland Reds are also heading for the playoffs, while *********** sides have only lost two home games all season in a vastly better showing than in recent years. Despite a run of four straight defeats, the NSW Waratahs also remain a slim chances of squeezing into the finals. But it’s also the brand of rugby the Brumbies and Reds have been producing that has Williams convinced an *********** team can at last break New Zealand’s decade-long domination of Super Rugby. “I hope so and that’s coming from a Kiwi. It’s been a tough few years,” the two-time World Cup winner told AAP. “The great thing about this season is they’re actually playing really, really good footy. Entertaining footy. Footy that you want to turn the telly on and watch. “Will that get them across the line? I’m not too sure because it’s some stiff competition. “But that success breeds optimism and it’s something Australia needs going into the Lions series and the upcoming World Cup (in 2027). “So it’s good. Aussies love backing Aussies and getting on the train to success. That’s what it’s about. “At least we’re not sitting here beating the drum that’s not making any noise. *********** rugby’s making some really good music.” Williams, though, is not so sure the Wallabies will regain trans-Tasman bragging rights and return the Bledisloe to Australia for the first time since 2003. But the All ******* great is predicting a titanic battle. “Look, as a Kiwi, hopefully the drought continues,” he said. “But I honestly think that it’s going to be extremely competitive and I think they can get it done, the way they’ve been playing, the *********** players. “So it’s not crazy to think that they could get it back. But I’m a Kiwi, bro. I could never go against my brothers.” Adding to the enormity of the challenge for the Wallabies this year is the fact the Bledisloe series will again only two Tests, meaning Australia must win both. A drawn series is never good enough, as the Wallabies have learnt five times since the All ******* regained the prized silverware with a 2-0 series victory in 2003. Another loss at Eden Park, where the Wallabies haven’t won since 1986, on September 27 and the Two-Test series will be over even before Joe Schmidt’s men travel to Perth for game two on October 4. “In 2017 we played up in Brisbane and you guys got us up there but it’s a tough proposition to beat a New Zealand team two times in a row,” Williams said. “We’ll keep it. We’ll still keep it over there. It’s all good brother.” Source link #SBW #tips #Wallabies #Bledisloe #woes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

St. Louis mayor says "multiple failures" led to missed tornado siren before deadly twister St. Louis mayor says "multiple failures" led to missed tornado siren before deadly twister St. Louis mayor says “multiple failures” led to missed tornado siren before deadly twister Source link #Louis #mayor #quotmultiple #failuresquot #led #missed #tornado #siren #deadly #twister Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hard to imagine a ‘Trump put’ for U.S. deficit fears Hard to imagine a ‘Trump put’ for U.S. deficit fears With Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) by his side U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press following a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC, U.S. Tasos Katopodis | Getty Images News | Getty Images It’s one bad headline after another coming from the White House these days. Just as the tariff-related turmoil rocking markets subsided — and only temporarily, since the clock is still ticking on the pause on “reciprocal tariffs” — fears of ballooning U.S. debt are sparking another broad sell-off in markets. This time, investors are wary because President Donald Trump’s tax bill is projected to add $3 trillion to $5 trillion to the U.S. debt, reported Reuters, citing nonpartisan analysts. A fiscally challenged U.S. means investors will demand higher returns to hold the country’s debt. Indeed, Treasury yields jumped Wednesday. The 30-year Treasury bond yield crossed the 5% level for the second time this week and the 10-year traded at 4.61%, the highest since February. While rising yields mean bond prices drop, they also promise higher returns at potentially lower risks, dulling the allure of stocks. Under pressure from spiking Treasury yields — which mean elevated borrowing costs for companies and consumers — U.S. markets sold off Wednesday, a sharp reversal from the rally beginning May 12 which gave the S&P 500 a six-day win streak. Unlike tariffs, which Trump seems to be able to conjure or dismiss unilaterally at a wave of his hand, a tax bill needs to pass through the different layers of the government and be agreed on by fractious politicians. It’s hard to imagine a “Trump put” happening here. What you need to know today Sell-off in U.S. marketsU.S. markets tumbled Wednesday on worries over the country’s deteriorating fiscal health. The S&P 500 lost 1.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.91% and the Nasdaq Composite gave up 1.41%. Treasury yields spiked, with the 30-year yield hitting 5.085%, the highest since October 2023, while the 10-year yield traded at 4.607%, a level not seen since February. Threat of U.S. debt widening The U.S. debt-and-deficit situation is bad and facing real prospects of getting worse, triggering a high-profile credit rating downgrade from Moody’s and another selling stampede in stocks and bonds, writes CNBC’s Jeff Cox. If U.S. President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” spending bill passes, there are concerns the U.S. deficit could widen even more and keep Treasury yields high. Bitcoin surpasses previous highElsewhere in markets, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed mostly flat. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 ticked up 0.06% amid data showing the country’s annual inflation rate heating up to a higher-than-expected 3.5% in April from 2.6% in March. Bitcoin prices touched a new high of $109,857, breaking its January record. OpenAI snaps up Jony Ive’s startupOpenAI said in a blog post Wednesday that it’s buying former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive’s artificial intelligence devices startup io for about $6.4 billion in an all-equity deal. OpenAI said it’s paying $5 billion in the transaction, as it already owns 23% of the company. The deal brings OpenAI into the world of hardware, and underscores the growing sense in Silicon Valley that smart AI assistants could upend the gadget world. Hinge Health prices IPOHinge Health priced its IPO at $32 per share on Wednesday, at the top end of the expected range. At the IPO price, Hinge Health is worth about $2.6 billion, though that number could be higher on a fully diluted basis. That’s down significantly from a private market valuation of $6.2 billion in October 2021. The company uses software to help patients treat acute musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain. [PRO] Boeing can deliver: EtihadAbu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways says it can navigate the turbulence surrounding Boeing’s delivery delays, even as it doubles down on a major wide-body order and a multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul. Here’s why the gulf carrier is confident in working with the embattled American aircraft manufacturer. And finally… Traffic outside the Central Bank of Brazil headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, on Monday, June 17, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Emerging markets said to see the next bull run as the ‘sell U.S.’ narrative gains ground Emerging markets stocks are in the spotlight again as the “sell U.S.” narrative gained fresh momentum, following Moody’s recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. “Weaker U.S. dollar, U.S. bond yield top, China economic recovery … nothing will work better than emerging market stocks,” Bank of America’s team, led by investment strategist Michael Hartnett, said in a note. Similarly, JPMorgan upgraded emerging market equities from neutral to overweight on Monday, citing thawing U.S.-China trade tensions and attractive valuations. Erosion of confidence in U.S. assets, with a sell-off in U.S. Treasurys, equities and greenback, has fueled the bullishness for emerging markets. Source link #Hard #imagine #Trump #put #U.S #deficit #fears Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kieran Culkin to Play Caesar in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter Kieran Culkin to Play Caesar in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter Kieran Culkin to Play Caesar in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (Exclusive) The Hollywood ReporterNew ‘Hunger Games’ casts major star in key role: See full ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ cast USA TodayElle Fanning cast as Effie in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ See who else will appear in the prequel. Yahoo’Hunger Games’ Casting Announcements Take Internet by Storm parade.comKieran Culkin Joins ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ as Caesar Flickerman Variety Source link #Kieran #Culkin #Play #Caesar #Hunger #Games #Sunrise #Reaping #Exclusive #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Enhanced Games: James Magnussen’s $US1m world record pursuit dashed by Greek rival Kristian Gkolomeev Enhanced Games: James Magnussen’s $US1m world record pursuit dashed by Greek rival Kristian Gkolomeev *********** gold-medal Olympian James Magnussen’s controversial pursuit of a $US1 million payday for breaking the 50m freestyle world record by using banned doping substances has been dashed at the Enhanced Games. The former Aussie golden boy of the pool has spent months dosing up on banned steroids to enhance his physical ability in the hope it would help him break the record, and take home the cash offered by a group of business investors who are backing the games and a subsequent documentary. But Magnussen’s dream of breaking the magical world record mark of 20.91 seconds was over as quickly as a stroll along the pool deck, after he looked up and witnessed his training partner and former Greek Olympian Kristian Gkolomeev hit the wall in 20.89 during his attempt. “I looked out the door and heard the starter gun go off,” Magnussen said. “I was probably at the 35-metre mark when I saw Kristian go past. He was absolutely flying. I was like, ‘Holy *****, that’s fast’. “I looked up, and it was 20.89. It was bizarre. People were running into rooms everywhere. Kristian had broken the world record. It was crazy.” If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The time was enough to secure Gkolomeev the $US1m with the offer extended to the “first” person to break the world record during the Enhanced Games. The SMH is reporting that after months of injecting peptides and testosterone, Magnussen watched on in disbelief as Greek Olympian Gkolomeev stole his thunder, slicing through the water at an unprecedented pace. A documentary crew was there to capture the drama as Gkolomeev, an Olympic finalist in the same race just 207 days earlier, jumped onto the lane rope and placed both hands on his head in shock. Although Gkolomeev was using performance-enhancing drugs and wearing a banned suit. The image of him being presented a large novelty cheque was beamed around the world. Camera IconJames Magnussen has missed out in $1m at the Enhanced Games. Credit: Enhanced Games. “This isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about breaking limits,” Gkolomeev said. “The Enhanced Games gave me the resources and the team to unlock a new level of performance – and now the whole world can see what’s possible.” Respected *********** coach Brett Hawke, who has been secretly training Magnussen and Gkolomeev in the US ahead of next year’s inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, was stunned. “Kristian was a little ******* off that James was getting all the attention and wasn’t swimming great,” Hawke said. “He just gets up on the block and breaks the world record. 20.89. It was f…ing crazy.” Magnussen, the *********** Olympian who famously fell short of winning a gold medal in the 100m freestyle by one hundredth of a second at the London 2012 Olympics, is still one of the faces of the Enhanced Games, which launched on Wednesday (Thursday morning *********** time) in Las Vegas. Camera IconJames Magnussen had his Enhanced Games dream stolen. Credit: Mag2 It is quite the turnaround for an athlete who spent his entire swimming career fighting for clean sport and despising drug cheats. “The first time you stick a needle of testosterone in your butt, you have to do it in the muscle at the top just above your undie line,” Magnussen explained with a laugh. “I never thought I’d be sticking a needle with testosterone into my **** at any point in my life.” The controversial, privately funded event has been dubbed the “Steroid Olympics”. Magnussen, 34, has been on a whirlwind doping journey since February last year, when he made the bombshell announcement that he would consider signing up as the Enhanced Games’ first athlete … if the price was right. Source link #Enhanced #Games #James #Magnussens #US1m #world #record #pursuit #dashed #Greek #rival #Kristian #Gkolomeev Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Las Vegas driver had at least 4 drinks before wild ******: police Las Vegas driver had at least 4 drinks before wild ******: police LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A driver who lost control of her car, which ended up partially hanging off a Las Vegas interstate ramp, told Nevada Highway Patrol troopers that she had multiple drinks in the hours before, documents said. Police arrested the driver several hours after the April 18 ****** near the Rainbow Curve, documents said. The driver lost control on an Interstate 11 ramp, causing the car to end up on the edge of a rocky embankment. Paramedics transported the driver to a hospital where a trooper later interviewed her, documents said. The driver told police “she did not know how the ****** occurred” and that “she consumed approximately four alcoholic beverages, which included two shots of tequila and two other alcoholic drinks.” Highway patrol posted a photo of the car to their social media pages in the days after, writing, “Impaired driving is no joke! This person could have been another statistic as well as injuring or killing someone else. Luckily today, this person was arrested for DUI.” Troopers noted that while the driver reported no injuries, they found dry blood in the vehicle, documents said. Troopers later booked the driver into the Las Vegas jail. She faces misdemeanor charges, including DUI, records said. The driver was due to be arraigned on her charges in June. The information in this report came on Wednesday following a public records request filed after the ******. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KLAS. Source link #Las #Vegas #driver #drinks #wild #****** #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israeli Soldiers Fire at Diplomats in West Bank Israeli Soldiers Fire at Diplomats in West Bank A group of Western diplomats were touring Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Wednesday when Israeli soldiers fired at least seven shots to disperse the visiting officials. Source link #Israeli #Soldiers #Fire #Diplomats #West #Bank Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack – The Washington Post Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack – The Washington Post Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack The Washington PostGunman kills Mexico City mayor’s top aides CNNGunman kills Mexico City mayor’s top aides in roadside attack BBCBloody Murders in Quiet Neighborhood Shatter Mexico City’s Calm Bloomberg.comMexican officials assassinated in rare attack in capital Financial Times Source link #top #aides #Mexico #City #mayor #shot #dead #busy #street #daytime #attack #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Senate GOP set to revoke California’s car emissions standards, a move Democrats call “the nuclear option” Senate GOP set to revoke California’s car emissions standards, a move Democrats call “the nuclear option” The Senate is set to vote this week on revoking three vehicle emissions waivers in California, in a controversial move that the chamber’s parliamentarian says Republican lawmakers may not have the right to do. Senate ********* Leader Chuck Schumer called the planned vote “the nuclear option.” The three waivers the Senate is looking to revoke set stricter vehicle emissions standards than federal regulations. Two waivers relate to reducing tailpipe emissions from medium and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as limiting smog pollution from trucks. The last is what’s frequently called California’s “EV mandate,” a rule that aims to phase-out gas powered cars and require all new vehicle sales in California be zero emissions by 2035. The rule to phase out gas powered vehicles goes into effect in 2026. California was granted the ability to enact stricter vehicle emissions standards than the federal government under the Clean Air Act in a process that involves receiving a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency if the regulations meet certain requirements. The three waivers in question were approved by the Biden administration’s EPA in 2024. Republicans argue that the Congressional Review Act gives Congress the ability to overturn rules passed by federal agencies — including the waivers — by a simple majority vote, but nonpartisan government watchdogs do not agree. The Government Accountability Office and the Senate Parliamentarian found that the Congressional Review Act could not be used to vote down California’s waivers because the waivers are not the same as rules, according to Senate Democrats. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who supports revoking the waivers, said in remarks Tuesday on the Senate floor that “the EPA has submitted the waivers to Congress as rules – which is all that Congress has ever needed to decide to consider something under the Congressional Review Act.” But Democrats say such a vote is ********, and argue overruling the Parliamentarian and bypassing the filibuster sets a dangerous precedent. “If they invoke this nuclear option now, they should expect that a future Democratic government will have to revisit decades worth of paltry corporate settlements, deferred prosecution agreements, and tax rulings that were overly favorable to multinationals and ultra-wealthy individuals,” said Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, in a statement. The California Air Resources Board, a state body that designed the vehicle emissions regulations and requested the waivers, measures and sets pollution standards in California to comply with the Clean Air Act. It claims that the state has applied for over 100 waivers that have resulted in vehicles being 99% cleaner in terms of pollution, compared to vehicles from 1970. The board says they have never had a waiver revoked in the 50 years it has had the ability to enact them. “The law is that the Clean Air Act says California can set its own standards if they are more stringent, more environmentally protective than whatever the federal government standard is,” said Mary Nichols, who was the California Air Resources Board chairwoman from 1975-1982 and then from 2007-2020. Nichols told CBS News that if Congress uses Congressional Review to revoke the waivers, the state of California will sue the federal government. California state Attorney General Rob Bonta told Politico in March that his office is prepared for a legal fight and said, “We don’t think it’s an appropriate use of the Congressional Review Act, and we’re prepared to defend ourselves if it’s wrongfully weaponized.” Voting down California’s waivers is expected to impact cities and states around the country, as 16 additional states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s vehicle standards. Republicans have staunchly criticized California’s emissions rules, especially the one aimed at driving the auto industry toward electric vehicles. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a West Virginia Republican who chairs the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee, said this week the rules amount to “forcing certain states and certain consumers to purchase a vehicle that they may not want or that they can’t find.” The auto industry has been pushing for Republicans to revoke California’s waivers. The Speciality Equipment Market Association represents the automotive aftermarket industry where a third of its businesses are dependent on internal combustion engines and see the waivers and expansion of electric vehicles as a threat to business. “The death of California’s waiver will give life to more than 330,000 American jobs and preserves over $100 billion of economic impact to the nation’s economy,” the association said in a statement. But environmental groups are alarmed by the unprecedented use of the Congressional Review Act to revoke the waivers. The Environmental Defense Fund said in a statement that a vote by Congress would undermine California’s ability to address pollution. “Using the CRA on EPA’s preemption waivers could create a precedent for sweeping congressional nullifications of other executive actions that are outside the scope of the CRA – from decisions about Americans’ eligibility for Social Security, to waivers for state Medicaid or veterans’ health benefits, to actions related to energy infrastructure projects,” the group said. Source link #Senate #GOP #set #revoke #Californias #car #emissions #standards #move #Democrats #call #nuclear #option Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*** sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring *** sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring Georgina Rannard Climate and science reporter Getty Images Temperatures in the seas around the *** and Ireland have soared in the past week with some areas now 4C warmer than normal, with potential implications for marine life and people going swimming. The heatwave is most intense off the west coast of Ireland as well as pockets off the coasts of Cornwall and Devon, according to scientists at the National Oceanography Centre and the Met Office. Sea temperatures in April and the first half of May were the highest recorded during those months since monitoring began 45 years ago. Climate change is causing oceans to warm around the globe and is making marine heatwaves like this one more likely. Scientists expect 2025 to be one of the hottest years on record for air temperatures. “It’s super intense at the moment. The marine heatwave has really soared this week,” says Dr Ségolène Berthou at the Met Office. Dr Zoe Jacobs, who is based at the National Oceanography Centre, first noticed the unusual marine temperatures a few weeks ago. She found that pockets of the *** had been coming in and out of a mild heatwave since late 2024. That heat intensified and spread in March and has now surged. A marine heatwave is defined as sea temperatures that exceed the seasonal threshold for more than five consecutive days. In the *** the marine heatwave threshold for May is 11.3C. On 19 May the average sea surface temperature reached 12.69C. The entire west coast of the *** is now about 2.5C above average. A large portion of Scottish waters are 2-3C warmer than usual for the time of year. “It started in the North Sea and the Celtic Sea. Now the North Sea has cooled down a bit but the west of Ireland is extremely hot,” says Dr Barthou. One of warmest Springs on record is driving the surge, as high temperatures and weak winds warm the top layer of the ocean. Marine heatwaves in the *** are thought to be a relatively new phenomenon but they are expected to increase in frequency and intensity. It is still a bit of a mystery how exactly they will affect marine life, but the signs so far are not good. “The interesting thing is that this started in winter and spring, when most people assume marine heatwaves are only in summer,” says Dr Jacobs. People swimming off the west coast of the *** and Ireland may notice the warmer temperatures, although the waters are still cooler than at their peak in late summer. The worst impacts on species are likely to have been avoided for now because the temperatures have not gone above the upper limit that marine life can tolerate, explains Dr Jacobs. But it may be disrupting species’ breeding patterns and could bring an influx of jellyfish that like warmer waters, including the huge barrel jellyfish, to seas and beaches. It could also cause harmful algae to grow out of control, creating wide patches of green algae that can poison other life. Getty Images Jellyfish blooms can occur when waters are warmer Previous heatwaves have caused harmful blooms of algae and in 2018 caused mass mortality among mussels. In 2023, jellyfish sightings increased by 32% following a marine heatwave with temperatures 3-4C above average. The heat could also encourage different fish to move into *** waters, including the bluefin tuna, potentially increasing the amount of fish to catch. Normally marine heatwaves last around two weeks, so scientists are surprised at how long this one is persisting. “It is exceptional. We are about two and half months in, which is very long,” says Dr Barthou. Higher sea temperatures can push up land temperatures too, as sea breezes carry the heat off the ocean. That happened in May 2024 when a short marine heatwave contributed “significantly” to above-average land temperatures, according to the Met Office. In some parts of the world – including Australia, the US and the Pacific – marine heatwaves can destroy coral reefs or local fisheries, as well as vital seagrass meadows. The *** is usually more protected from these impacts because overall the waters are cooler. But scientists still don’t know very much about them and have a lot more to discover. A recent study led by Dr Jacobs found that the *** hotspots are the southern North Sea and the English channel, where heatwaves can last longer than other areas of the country. Oceans have absorbed 90% of the excess heat created by humans burning fossil fuels, and as a result have warmed overall by 1C. “Before we started having this exceptional weather this spring, the waters were already in a hotter state,” says Dr Barthou. In the North Atlantic, sea surface temperatures have been increasing by around 0.3C per decade over the last 40 years, according to the Met Office. The long spell of warm, dry weather is expected to break slightly this weekend. “The ocean lags behind the atmosphere by at least a few days, so it might be that into next week we might start to see the ocean cooling off,” says Dr Jacobs. But she says that this might be just a “temporary dip” as the longer-range forecast suggests the weather will warm up again. Graphics by Erwan Rivault Source link #sea #temperatures #soar #exceptionally #warm #Spring Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco Julian Assange has appeared at Cannes alongside wife Stella, who says the WikiLeaks founder is concerned about the world and considering what action to take. Source link #Assange #open #political #action #Cannes #hosts #doco Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Is your store on the list? Is your store on the list? Big Lots’ comeback continues to get *******. Big Lots is set to open more than 70 stores across the United States on June 5. The expected openings come only weeks after Big Lots opened dozens of stores on May 15. The openings come months after Big Lots announced its ***** to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. As part of the deal, Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 Big Lots stores, as well as two distribution centers. “We’re thrilled to bring the Big Lots! brand back to life by offering more deals than ever, lots of famous brands and a new apparel department for the entire family,” Variety Wholesalers CEO Lisa Seigies said in an April 4 news release. Big Lots openings on June 5 are set to take place in nine states: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Apart from Variety Wholesalers, other retailers have announced the purchase of Big Lots locations. Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot announced in March that it would be buying 15 Big Lots locations in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. In February, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet said it would be buying 40 former Big Lots store locations. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at *****@*****.tld and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Big Lots reopening over 70 stores June 5: Here’s where Source link #store #list Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tepid demand for US Treasury auction shows investor jitters about tax bill, deficit – Reuters Tepid demand for US Treasury auction shows investor jitters about tax bill, deficit – Reuters Tepid demand for US Treasury auction shows investor jitters about tax bill, deficit ReutersStock market today: Dow sheds 800 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Treasury yields surge, bitcoin hits record Yahoo FinanceBloomberg Businessweek Daily: A Weak Treasury ***** Bloomberg.comDow sinks 800 points as bond market starts to freak out over Trump’s tax bill CNNWall Street stocks tumble as worries mount about US debt Reuters Source link #Tepid #demand #Treasury #auction #shows #investor #jitters #tax #bill #deficit #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jim Chalmers warns of ‘dark shadows’ over global economy after rates cut Jim Chalmers warns of ‘dark shadows’ over global economy after rates cut Jim Chalmers has warned of “dark shadows” looming over the global economy just days after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates for a second time this year. The RBA this week confirmed market predictions and delivered a 0.25 percentage point cut, bringing the official cash rate to 3.85 per cent. It was welcome news for mortgage holders, many of whom could save hundreds on monthly repayments. Appearing on a podcast on Wednesday afternoon, the Treasurer said the RBA’s decision was “very good news” and showed the Albanese government’s efforts to put downward pressure on inflation were working. Camera IconTreasurer Jim Chalmers has warned that Australia must navigate ‘dark shadows’ looming over the global economy. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia But Mr Chalmers warned it also recognised “this very uncertain global economic environment”. “The language that the Reserve Bank governor used yesterday and that the board used in their statement is not dissimilar to some of the things that I’ve been saying for some time now,” he told The Conversation’s Politics with Michelle Grattan. “The escalating trade tensions, the weakness in the ******** economy, conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, all of these things are casting a dark shadow over the global economy, and that has implications for us as well.” US President Donald Trump last month included Australia in blanket 10 per cent tariffs on most goods despite a trade surplus in the US’s favour. It dealt a fresh blow to Canberra’s relationship with Washington, which was already bruised on the back of Australia’s inclusion in 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium. But two-way trade is just one cause for concern – the Trump administration’s imposts have caused grief for Australia’s other key trading partners, including China. With the ******** economy slowing down, conflicts raging on multiple continents, and US tariffs and counter-tariffs straining global trade and traditional alliances, many expert – including RBA governor Michele Bullock – have not ruled out a recession in Australia. Mr Chalmers noted that both the Reserve Bank and the Treasury “expect our economy to continue to grow” over the next financial year but again repeated the “international environment is casting a dark shadow over the global economy and our own economy”. “And that’s why it’s so important that the *********** economy has got the characteristics that you would want going into this volatility and unpredictability – the lower inflation, the higher wages, the low unemployment, the budget is in better nick than most countries around the world, we’re starting to see interest rates come down, the market’s expecting further interest rate cuts,” he said. More to come Source link #Jim #Chalmers #warns #dark #shadows #global #economy #rates #cut Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

At least four involved in killing of Mexico City mayor's collaborators, officials say At least four involved in killing of Mexico City mayor's collaborators, officials say At least four involved in killing of Mexico City mayor’s collaborators, officials say Source link #involved #killing #Mexico #City #mayor039s #collaborators #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florida food banks feel the sting of DOGE cuts Florida food banks feel the sting of DOGE cuts Miami — Before sunrise on a recent May day, workers at the Miami-area food bank Feeding South Florida move, load and stack pallets of food and household goods onto trucks. With the help of volunteers, this flurry of activity has allowed the organization to distribute food to 1.2 million people throughout four Florida counties. The food goes to people like Rosalyn Budgett, who lives on a fixed income and comes to Feeding South Florida every two months. “I’m able to get a balanced meal on a daily basis,” Budgett told CBS News. She says that without the food bank, “I’d probably starve.” But the aid she relies on has been reduced. In March, the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency cut funding for about $1 billion worth of U.S. Department of Agriculture programs. The two federal programs that were cut allowed schools and food banks to purchase food directly from local farmers and producers. “We’ve been seeing empty racks since February,” Paco Velez, CEO of Feeding South Florida, told CBS News. “These cuts have really made an impact, not just on our ability to serve, but on the families’ ability to thrive in South Florida and across the country.” For Feeding South Florida, the cuts amount to 40% of its $37 million annual budget. “It’s an unfortunate situation, because we see that our families are desperate,” Velez said. “They’re coming in more frequently than they ever have. And we’re trying to maintain as much food as we can. But there is a little desperation.” The line of cars for weekly food distribution at Ebenezer Church in South Miami has only gotten longer over the years. Pastor Roberto Blanco, who gets part of the supply from Feeding South Florida’s warehouse, is working with less. The situation is affecting farmers too. East Coast Farm and Vegetables near Parkland, Florida, partnered with Feeding South Florida to use federal dollars to pick and pack surplus produce destined for families in need. “This program…is a great use of our tax dollars,” said Katelyn Garcia, vice president of East Coast Farm and Vegetables. “We are not only helping our farmers…here in the States, but you’re also feeding families.” Without the funds to process the produce, farmers are hoping crops won’t go to waste. Says Garcia: “We know that the end goal is to feed people and we need to work towards that goal.” Manuel Bojorquez Manuel Bojorquez is a CBS News national correspondent based in Miami. He joined CBS News in 2012 as a Dallas-based correspondent and was promoted to national correspondent for the network’s Miami bureau in January 2017. Aimee Picchi contributed to this report. Source link #Florida #food #banks #feel #sting #DOGE #cuts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Knicks vs. Pacers score: Game 1 live updates as Jalen Brunson leads New York in first ECF game in 25 years – CBS Sports Knicks vs. Pacers score: Game 1 live updates as Jalen Brunson leads New York in first ECF game in 25 years – CBS Sports Knicks vs. Pacers score: Game 1 live updates as Jalen Brunson leads New York in first ECF game in 25 years CBS SportsPacers vs. Knicks (May 21, 2025) Live Score ESPNPacers vs. Knicks live updates: 2025 NBA playoffs Game 1 start time, picks and predictions The New York TimesECF Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs Pacers, Game One, May 21, 2025 Posting and ToastingReggie vs. Spike, head-butts and phantom calls: Ranking every Knicks-Pacers series ESPN Source link #Knicks #Pacers #score #Game #live #updates #Jalen #Brunson #leads #York #ECF #game #years #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Coalition's future murky as leaders squabble over split Coalition's future murky as leaders squabble over split Discussions over the coalition have devolved into a he said, she said contest as both parties paint their own versions of the shock split. Source link #Coalition039s #future #murky #leaders #squabble #split Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two arrested, accused of helping Orleans Justice Center escapees Two arrested, accused of helping Orleans Justice Center escapees Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two people accused of assisting escapees from the Orleans Justice Center have been arrested. According to the Louisiana State Police, 32-year-old Cortnie Harris, of New Orleans, is accused of taking two escapees, who are still at large, to different locations in New Orleans, after being in phone contact with an escapee prior to the jailbreak. Metairie man found guilty of drugging, ********* assaulting teenagers Additionally, 38-year-old Corvanntay Baptiste, of Slidell, is accused of being in contact with and helping to get food to the now-captured inmate, Corey Boyd, who was allegedly hiding at a home at the time. Both suspects were arrested and were booked into the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center, each facing one charge of accessories after the fact. The LSP reports of the law that “those convicted of accessory after the fact shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both.” Cortnie Harris (Courtesy: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office) Corvanntay Baptiste (Courtesy: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office) As of Wednesday morning, five of the 10 fugitives have been caught and returned to custody. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO. Source link #arrested #accused #helping #Orleans #Justice #Center #escapees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump makes false claims of white genocide in South Africa during Ramaphosa meeting – Reuters Trump makes false claims of white genocide in South Africa during Ramaphosa meeting – Reuters Trump makes false claims of white genocide in South Africa during Ramaphosa meeting ReutersTrump ambushes South Africa’s president with false claims of ‘white genocide’ NPRRamaphosa survives mauling by Trump over ‘white genocide’ BBCTrump fast-tracked processing of White South African refugees. But not everyone wants to leave CNNFact-checking Trump’s claims of white farmer ‘genocide’ in South Africa PBS Source link #Trump #false #claims #white #genocide #South #Africa #Ramaphosa #meeting #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

David Littleproud insists he respected Sussan Ley’s circumstances after mother dies David Littleproud insists he respected Sussan Ley’s circumstances after mother dies Nationals leader David Littleproud says he “respected the personal circumstances” of Liberal counterpart Sussan Ley amid negotiations for a Coalition agreement. Ms Ley’s mother died over the weekend, just a few days after she was elected Opposition Leader. However, the Nationals made the shock announcement on Tuesday that they would be splitting from the Coalition, saying they were unable to receive guarantees for the agreement, including retaining a nuclear energy policy. On ABC Breakfast, Mr Littleproud denied the Nationals’ announcement was uncompassionate towards Ms Ley’s personal situation. “It was predicated on Sussan Ley’s timeframe, not mine,” he said. Camera IconDavid Littleproud insists the National Party ‘respected the personal circumstances’ of Liberal leader Sussan Ley after her mother died. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia “Sussan Ley was elected on the Tuesday, she rang me on the Wednesday, and, in fact, wanted to fly to Canberra on the Friday to start negotiations.” Mr Littleproud said he “made it clear to her it was unacceptable” and drove to Albury, Ms Ley’s electorate, “to make sure that she would stay with her (sick) mother”. “We had initial discussion and then obviously over the weekend, I went back to her and her mother sadly passed,” Mr Littleproud said. “We made no initiation of further negotiations … in fact, they were initiated after her mother’s death by her – by her and her office – to continue on and we only continued on in good faith that Sussan Ley was wanting to do that. “We had no need to rush and we made sure that we respected the personal circumstances in which Sussan Ley found herself.” Mr Littleproud said that was the way the partnership ended, and there was no timeline set by the National Party. The Coalition union, which has lasted for almost 80 years, was due for a policy review after the opposition’s devastating loss in the 2025 federal elections. Tensions continue after an uneasy exchange between deputy Liberal leader Ted O’Brien and Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie on the Today show on Thursday morning. “There are big issues facing this country,” host Karl Stefanovic said. “You both should grow up, the country needs a strong opposition just to sort it out and get on with it. I don’t see what’s so hard”. In response, Senator McKenzie said, “Well, the nine million of us that live in regional Australia do have a strong perspective. “We think that the policies we took, those four in particular …,” but the senator was cut off by Stefanovic, who moved on to ask Mr O’Brien his opinion. Camera IconSenator Bridget McKenzie said Liberal leader Sussan Ley was “unable” to offer comfort that the four policies they fought for would be included in the Coalition agreement. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia A back and forth between Mr O’Brien and Senator McKenzie also ensued, with both sides laying blame on each other. The senator was quick to bring up that a guarantee of the Nationals’ policies was not given in due time. “After an election defeat, what typically has happened in our 80-year history is all policies stay on the table until they’re explicitly removed,” Senator McKenzie said. “That is the reality of our Coalition that has worked for 80 years. What the Liberal leader decided to do last week is say “everything’s up for grabs now’. Senator McKenzie also said Ms Ley was “unable” to guarantee the four policies the Nationals fought for would be included in the Coalition agreement. “At the end of the day, it’s got to be mutually beneficial for both political parties,” she said. “We’re not a subset of the Liberal Party, we’re a separate political party.” Mr O’Brien said he was “genuinely, really sad” about the Nationals’ decision to split from the Coalition. “I’m disappointed that the National Party did make the decision to leave the Coalition this week,” he said. “The issue here isn’t that the Liberal Party has said no to any of the policy interests of the National Party. “Sussan Ley, as our leader, made it really clear last week to the *********** public that we will be listening to them and then we’ll come back together as a as a party and make decisions. “That’s the way it’s always done. Unfortunately, the National Party couldn’t wait.” Camera IconDeputy Liberal leader Ted O’Brien said the Nationals ‘could not wait’ to review policies in the Coalition agreement. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia But Mr O’Brien said he wanted to see the Coalition party reunite. “All of those four policies, we were able to settle the last term of government,” he said. “My ask to (Bridget) this morning is let’s continue to work together and settle them as part of the Coalition, as we always have.” The Coalition split on Tuesday came as a major shock after nearly eight decades of political marriage. “(The Liberal Party) are going on a journey of rediscovery, and this will provide them the opportunity to do that without the spectre of the National Party imposing their will,” Mr Littleproud said. He also said he didn’t “want to be fighting for three years” for Coalition guarantees. “It was a principled position. We couldn’t get a guarantee that policies that were important to regional Australia, that were a Coalition policy before the last election around regional Australia’s future … we didn’t ask for a lot, but we couldn’t get that guarantee,” Mr Littleproud said. “And these are things that would change the lives of regional Australians and we don’t want to be fighting for three years to try and get that.” Source link #David #Littleproud #insists #respected #Sussan #Leys #circumstances #mother #dies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘That just doesn’t make sense’ ‘That just doesn’t make sense’ Tesla has found itself in yet another sticky situation, as the launch of its new and improved Model Y has not gotten off to a smooth start. According to Reuters, Tesla’s launch of the Model Y has not gone according to plan. The retooled compact SUV was supposed to be one of the answers to the EV company’s flagging sales in recent months, and was widely seen as one of the most anticipated debuts in the automotive industry. However, while sales data isn’t yet available, there are a lot of troubling signs that analysts claim indicate that sales have not been good to this point on the Model Y. For starters, in most of the world, there is little to no wait time to get a Model Y at the moment, and Tesla is offering 0% financing on them. Given that the Model Y has only been out since January, analysts say that offering those kinds of financing deals on them is a bad sign. “Why would you discount and have all these incentives and offers literally out of the gate?” asked Loren McDonald, chief analyst with EV data firm Paren. “That just doesn’t make sense when your margins are already at multiyear lows. That suggests very strongly that there is a demand problem.” Tesla remains the largest EV manufacturer in the world, but the margin between its sales numbers and the sales numbers of the rest of the pack is shrinking. In many parts of Europe and the United States, EV sales numbers have continued to grow while Tesla has seen declining sales. The reasons for this are varied. Some of it is because more and more companies, including mainstream automakers like Ford, Hyundai, Honda, and General Motors, have started rolling out their own EV models, while other EV-exclusive manufacturers like Rivian and BYD have entered the market and gained an increasing foothold in recent years as well. Some of it is due to company policies and issues that have led to lawsuits painting the company in a less favorable light. And some of it is due to widespread protests of Tesla’s brand over CEO Elon Musk’s involvement far-right political movements in the U.S. and abroad, which has made the prospect of owning one feel like a political statement to many prospective EV buyers. Unfortunately for the EV manufacturer, all of it combines to paint a less than rosy picture for the company’s outlook, even though drivers are increasingly looking to make their next car an EV. The company is clearly hoping that its offers on the Model Y will help boost sales numbers, but it’s not stopping there. The EV manufacturer is also working on the Cybertaxi, and has been promising cheaper versions of the Model Y and Model S for several years now, in an effort to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded market. 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 #doesnt #sense Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One – ABC News Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One – ABC News Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One ABC NewsPentagon announces it has accepted jet from Qatar that will be used by Trump once it is modified CNNUS formally accepts Qatar’s luxury jet for use as Air Force One for Trump The Indian ExpressThe Inside Story of Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One The New York TimesPentagon says it has accepted Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One use The Washington Post Source link #Pentagon #accepts #luxury #jet #Qatar #Air #Force #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bitcoin touches record high on optimism around US regulations Bitcoin touches record high on optimism around US regulations Bitcoin briefly hit an all-time high after the advancement of stablecoin legislation in the US stoked hopes of regulatory clarity under President Donald Trump. The largest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 2.7 per cent to a record $US109,856, before paring much of the gain while broader financial markets retreated. The previous high was set at roughly the time of Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Smaller tokens such as Ether and XRP also gave back modest increases. Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have rallied in recent weeks thanks to regulatory tailwinds including the stablecoin bill advancing in the US Senate after a group of Democrats dropped their opposition Monday. The industry-backed regulatory bill is now set for debate on the Senate floor with a bipartisan group hoping to pass it as soon as this week. “It’s the shift of approach from Gary Gensler and the SEC to this Trump administration, which has embraced our industry,” Michael Novogratz, founder and chief executive of Galaxy Digital, said during a Bloomberg TV interview on Wednesday. “That freed up the animal spirits both here and abroad.” The terms of the proposed legislation were revised to include tighter restrictions on money laundering, foreign issuers, technology companies and improved consumer protections. It would also ensure domestic and foreign issuers both face the same rules. Bitcoin was christened as a haven by some market participants during the financial markets turmoil spurred by the introduction of Trump’s trade tariffs. That narrative has gained traction as of late as fractious US budget negotiations keeps a focus on the growth in deficit spending. “We’re in a really hard position in this country when you have this kind of debt. And you’re seeing it with long ends of interest, yield curves selling off everywhere, the dollar is under pressure,” Mr Novogratz said. “That is all good for Bitcoin and crypto assets as well.” Options traders have already built bullish positions on Bitcoin earlier this week with the $US110,000 calls, $US120,000 and $US300,000 expiring on June 27 seeing the most open interest, or the number of outstanding contracts on Deribit. Demand for short-dated calls that are expiring before late June with the strike prices above $US110,000 has surged in the past 24 hours, according to Amberdata. Liquidations in both bullish and bearish bets on crypto assets remain moderate amid the breakout with about $US200 million in the past 24 hours, according to data compiled by Coinglass. Open interest — or outstanding contracts — for Bitcoin futures hosted by Chicago-based CME Group has seen a 23 per cent recovery from a year-to-date low in April, while investors have poured about $US3.6 billion into a group of a dozen US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds so far in May. Bitcoin has risen about 14 per cent so far this year, outperforming other risk assets such as US stocks. The Nasdaq 100 index is down around 2 per cent since December. Helping to drive the outperformance has been surging demand from Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other companies seeking to emulate its Bitcoin buying strategy. The former software maker, until recently called MicroStrategy, has stockpiled over $US50b worth of the token. Bitcoin miners, a flurry of obscure small-cap companies and public firms newly formed by crypto heavyweights are offering anything from convertible bonds to preferred stocks, giving different flavours of Bitcoin exposure to investors. An affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald is working with stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings and SoftBank Group to launch Twenty One Capital, a company that emulates Strategy’s business model. A subsidiary of Strive Enterprises co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy is merging with Nasdaq-listed Asset Entities to form a Bitcoin treasury company. The jump to a fresh record high comes as Trump prepares to meet with the biggest holders of his memecoin at a dinner at his golf club just outside Washington on Thursday. The event has raised concerns among ethics experts, who argue that it offers access through transactions that directly benefit the president, and has sparked criticism over the potential conflict of interest. Bloomberg Source link #Bitcoin #touches #record #high #optimism #regulations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Delta flight engine lacked oil when making emergency landing Delta flight engine lacked oil when making emergency landing May 21 (UPI) — A Delta Air Lines flight that made an emergency landing in Atlanta in February had no visible oil in its right engine, the National Transportation Safety Board announced on Wednesday. Delta Flight 876 was heading to South Carolina when it departed the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Feb. 24 but soon after returned for an emergency landing after smoke began filling the aircraft, CBS News reported. Flight attendants noticed smoke entering the aircraft through a door and all of its vents during takeoff and tried to notify the flight’s pilots. A lead flight attendant told the Federal Aviation Administration the smoke made it impossible to see past the first row of seats on the Boeing 717-200 aircraft. The pilots also notice smoking coming through the cockpit’s flooring and returned to the Atlanta airport to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off at 8:30 a.m. EST. Separate alerts sounded due to the smoke and low oil pressure in the right engine, and the pilots shut down the engine before attempting the emergency landing. The smoke was so thick that the pilots had to change their landing approach due to low visibility. After safely landing, the Delta crew initiated an emergency evacuation to get passengers off the plane as quickly and safely as possible. Two passengers suffered minor injuries during the evacuation and were treated, the NTSB said. An initial inspection showed no oil was visible in the right engine, which indicated an oil system failure in the Rolls-Royce BR715-C1engine. The Boeing 717-200 has two such engines mounted on either side of its fuselage and behind the wings. The aircraft was carrying 94 passengers, three flight attendants and two pilots during the brief flight. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and involves an NTSB flight data recorder specialist and the FAA. Source link #Delta #flight #engine #lacked #oil #making #emergency #landing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]