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Judge rules against Trump effort to gut U.S. Institute of Peace Judge rules against Trump effort to gut U.S. Institute of Peace The US Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images A federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration and DOGE’s takeover and gutting of the U.S. Institute of Peace were unlawful. The decision declaring DOGE’s actions at USIP “null and void” is the latest in a series of judicial rebukes of efforts by President Donald Trump and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to slash the size of the federal government. DOGE has been led by Trump advisor Elon Musk. The ruling came two months after DOGE team members took over the headquarters of USIP with the help of law enforcement. That move came after Trump signed an executive order that said that the independent non-profit group created by Congress 40 years ago to promote conflict resolution was “unnecessary.” DOGE then replaced USIP’s acting president, George Moose, with DOGE officials and terminated nearly all of its staff. The Trump administration removed USIP’s board members. Judge Beryl Howell, in her ruling Monday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ordered the reinstatement of Moose, calling the officials who replaced him “illegitimately installed.” Howell wrote that the administration’s “severe actions to dissemble USIP, including terminating its appointed Board members, its expert management, its dedicated staff and contractors located in both Washington, D.C. and around the world, and dispersing its assets and headquarters building … were unlawful.” She also wrote that “Congress’s restrictions on the President’s removal power of USIP Board members are squarely constitutional.” Howell noted that Trump used force and “threats of criminal process” to take over the USIP headquarters, even though the agency is not part of the government’s executive branch. “Instead, USIP supports both the Executive and Legislative branches as an independent think tank that carries out its own international peace research, education and training, and information services,” Howell wrote. But “USIP’s existence outside of the Executive branch is the end of the inquiry,” Howell wrote. “As explained earlier, the President has no constitutional removal authority outside of the Executive branch. President Trump’s removal of the ten board members here was thus unlawful.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Howell’s decision. USIP had asked Howell in March to immediately block DOGE’s attempt to shut down the group. At the time, Howell declined to issue a temporary restraining order to reinstate members of the board, calling USIP a “very complicated entity.” Source link #Judge #rules #Trump #effort #gut #U.S #Institute #Peace Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Genetic data will be safeguarded with 23andMe *****, drugmaker vows – The Washington Post Genetic data will be safeguarded with 23andMe *****, drugmaker vows – The Washington Post Genetic data will be safeguarded with 23andMe *****, drugmaker vows The Washington PostRegeneron to buy bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe for $256 million CNNRegeneron to Buy 23andMe Out of Bankruptcy for $256 Million WSJRegeneron, A Leading U.S. Biotechnology Company, to Acquire 23andMe in Court-Supervised ***** GlobeNewswire23andMe Sells Gene-Testing Business to DNA Drug Maker Regeneron Bloomberg.com Source link #Genetic #data #safeguarded #23andMe #***** #drugmaker #vows #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bunbury council to decide on new operating model for Withers Community Library Bunbury council to decide on new operating model for Withers Community Library Bunbury councillors will decide this week whether to allocate an additional $300,000 to fund a new operating model for the Withers Community Library after community backlash to its potential closing saved the facility. The proposal will be debated at Tuesday night’s council meeting on May 20 and comes after the City of Bunbury in March rescinded a motion to move Foodbank WA’s Bunbury headquarters to the library, creating a community hub. The city pledged to deliver a report detailing the operational and resourcing needs to restore the library to pre-COVID service levels, which have dwindled since 2020. At the agenda briefing session, city chief executive Allan Ferris said they were seeking council endorsement for the additional funding which would be included in the 2025-2026 budget. “That’s the operating funding as the report suggests,” he said. “There’s still more work that needs to be done in terms of the capital requirements of that building. We all understand there’s work that probably needs to be done on the air conditioning system and some of the other equipment.” Mr Ferris said the report suggested increasing the library’s operating hours up to 28 hours per week, but the city would work with the community on the finer details, such as what times it would be open. “The idea is to do further consultation with the community and work in an operating model that is going to suit,” he said. “The additional costs are to have permanent staff as currently we take staff from the city library to fill in at the Withers Library.” According to Mr Ferris, the plan would see new services commence at the library on September 30, after budget considerations and community consultation were completed. Source link #Bunbury #council #decide #operating #model #Withers #Community #Library Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ashli Babbitt’s family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump administration: Sources Ashli Babbitt’s family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump administration: Sources The Trump administration is set to pay out nearly $5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, a rioter fatally shot during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News on Monday. The settlement will resolve a $30 million suit brought by Babbitt’s estate and the conservative group Judicial Watch alleging the Capitol Police officer who shot her as she attempted to breach a broken window of the House speaker’s lobby was negligent in his duties. The Washington Post first reported news on the settlement amount. MORE: DOJ reaches agreement in principle to settle lawsuit brought by family of Ashli Babbitt The Justice Department in April 2021 announced it had cleared U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd of any criminal wrongdoing in the shooting, after an investigation revealed no evidence he “did not reasonably believe that it was necessary to do so in self-defense or in defense of the Members of Congress and others evacuating the House Chamber.” A separate investigation by the U.S. Capitol Police further found Byrd’s actions were “lawful and within Department policy” and that he would not face internal discipline. “The actions of the officer in this case potentially saved Members and staff from serious injury and possible death from a large crowd of rioters who forced their way into the U.S. Capitol and to the House Chamber where Members and staff were steps away,” USCP said in an August 2021 statement. “USCP Officers had barricaded the Speaker’s Lobby with furniture before a rioter shattered the glass door. If the doors were breached, the rioters would have immediate access to the House Chambers. The officer’s actions were consistent with the officer’s training and USCP policies and procedures.” PHOTO: This driver’s license photo from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), provided to AP by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, shows Ashli Babbitt. (Maryland MVA/Courtesy of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office via AP) It was not immediately clear whether the settlement would require the Justice Department to amend its public stance on Babbitt’s shooting or admit fault on the part of Lt. Byrd or the Capitol Police. A DOJ spokesperson and attorneys for Babbitt’s estate did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said in a statement to ABC News that he is “extremely disappointed and disagree with this settlement.” “In 2021, the DOJ investigation determined no wrongdoing by police. This settlement sends a chilling message to law enforcement nationwide, especially to those with a protective mission like ours,” he said. MORE: DOJ drops probe into officer who shot Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt Officials in recent weeks confirmed to a federal judge they had reached an agreement in principle to settle the lawsuit, which was filed during the Biden administration, though they did not disclose the terms of the pending settlement. Trump has repeatedly cited Babbitt’s death as part of his broader vocal support for rioters who stormed the Capitol seeking to overturn his 2020 election loss. Trump pardoned nearly all of the approximately 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack as one of his first acts in office, in a proclamation that described the Justice Department’s investigation into the riot as “a grave national injustice.” In March, Trump said in an interview with Newsmax that he wasn’t aware of the ongoing lawsuit brought by Babbitt’s family but promised he would “look into” it. “I’m a big fan of Ashli Babbitt, okay, and Ashli Babbitt was a really good person who was a big MAGA fan, Trump fan, and she was innocently standing there — they even say, trying to sort of hold back the crowd,” Trump said. “And a man did something unthinkable to her when he shot her, and I think it’s a disgrace. I’m going to look into that; I did not know that.” Ashli Babbitt’s family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump administration: Sources originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Source link #Ashli #Babbitts #family #receive #million #settlement #Trump #administration #Sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Still Intends to Step Down in Next Few Years. ‘It’s Up to the Board.’ – Barron's JPMorgan CEO Dimon Still Intends to Step Down in Next Few Years. ‘It’s Up to the Board.’ – Barron's JPMorgan CEO Dimon Still Intends to Step Down in Next Few Years. ‘It’s Up to the Board.’ Barron’sJamie Dimon’s Would-Be Successors Audition for the Top Job at JPMorgan WSJDimon says no changes in succession plans, investment banking fee will drop ReutersFactbox-JPMorgan executives take center stage with succession, tariffs in focus Yahoo FinanceJPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon discusses succession, acquisitions, expenses at Investor Day (JPM:NYSE) Seeking Alpha Source link #JPMorgan #CEO #Dimon #Intends #Step #Years #Board #Barron039s Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hidetaka Miyazaki May Have Used One of the Toughest, Crazy Aggro Dual Swords Dark Souls Boss as the Template Hidetaka Miyazaki May Have Used One of the Toughest, Crazy Aggro Dual Swords Dark Souls Boss as the Template If you’ve made it to the bitter end of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and gotten completely destroyed by Promised Consort Radahn, you’re not alone. Most consider the final boss of the DLC to be one of the hardest bosses in Hidetaka Miyazaki and FromSoftware’s history. But if you take a second to look at the fight closely, you might be surprised at what you find. For longtime Soulsborne fans, Consort Radahn’s fighting style seems familiar. Some players even dodged his move like they’d already faced him before. That’s because Radahn’s design seems to have been inspired by Dark Souls 3‘s Pontiff Sulyvahn, who is also considered one of the hardest bosses in Soulsborne history. Consort Radahn in Elden Ring is similar to Dark Souls 3‘s Pontiff Sulyvahn If you haven’t played Dark Souls 3 yet, well, the first thing is that you should. It’s great. But the other thing is that Pontiff Sulyvahn is a boss in the game, and considered one of the hardest that FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki have ever made. Found in the icy cathedral of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, Sulyvahn is one of the most aggressive bosses you’ll fight in the entire game. boss #18 Pontiff I love this fight so much because of the sheer aggressiveness this guy has but I learned how to parry lol and quite overleveled and overgeared at this point pic.twitter.com/jmxLb9BWl2 — @iamliwa.bsky.social (@SahloFoLiwa) May 18, 2024 He weilds the Profaned Greatsword and the Greatsword of Judgment, and forces players to constantly stay on their toes with his unrelenting, dual-sword assault. Not only does he have combos with big hitboxes, but he also has a second phase transition where he summons a spectral clone to attack us. It’s really a nonstop dance of dodging and countering, a dance which is eerily similar to another fight. We fast forward to Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, where we faced a similar type of moveset. But this time it’s from the hands of Promised Consort Radahn, the DLC’s final boss. Radahn has always been a fan-favorite since his appearance in the base game, but the way he attacks us and his terrifying pressure screams “Pontiff Sulyvahn 2.0.” Fans and players on Reddit have shared their discoveries regarding the similarity between the two FromSoft bosses. One user shared their experience of the fight with Sulyvahn, saying they instinctively dodged one of the boss’s attacks out of sheer muscle memory because it was similar to Radahn’s. Hidetaka Miyazaki and FromSoft weave together their games perfectly FromSoft added a little bit of everything to Elden Ring. | Image Credit: FromSoftware Of course, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen FromSoftware take inspiration from its past. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is filled with nods to previous titles. The ****** Knights make a spiritual return. The Church District’s draining mechanics are a callback to New Londo Ruins. The Cerulean Coast gives us the same vibes as Dark Souls’ Tomb of the Giants. And so forth. And of course, the difficulty speaks for itself. Players are calling this fight even harder than Malenia, and with good reason. The speed, reach, and unpredictability of Radahn’s dual-blade attacks require you to be quick and perceptive. Otherwise, you’ll never be able to dodge his attacks. It’s clear that Consort Radahn is meant to symbolize the culmination of FromSoftware’s entire legacy. Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team knew exactly what they were doing. He is the spiritual successor to some of the most iconic Soulsborne bosses. No wonder he’s so tough. Source link #Hidetaka #Miyazaki #Toughest #Crazy #Aggro #Dual #Swords #Dark #Souls #Boss #Template Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Harvey volunteers break bread at community breakfast to celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week Harvey volunteers break bread at community breakfast to celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week Volunteers from across the Shire of Harvey came together on Monday morning to celebrate their achievements as National Volunteer Week begins. More than 100 volunteers from all walks of life gathered in the newly renovated Harvey Connect building, formerly the Harvey Senior Citizens Centre, to enjoy a community breakfast courtesy of Lotterywest and Volunteering WA. Harvey Connect member Brian Kealley said it was the first time the event had been hosted for volunteers within the community. He said is was uplifting to see so many people in attendance, though recognised volunteering was becoming more difficult for so many. “I’m sure all the other organisations are the same, we are all facing the same problems, we are an ageing population and the younger ones aren’t coming through in the extent that we came through when we were their age,” he said. “Life’s changed, people having families longer, both parents have to work — all those sorts of things.” Mr Kealley said the breakfast was a recognition of the hard work and dedication of so many, often with nothing in return. With so many different institutions at the event, Mr Kealley said he couldn’t thank them all individually because he was sure he would miss someone out, but thanked them as a whole instead. “I’m overwhelmed by the amount of people that have come,” he said. “Today, we’ve brought volunteers from all walks of life, and have a look at where we all come from, and have a look at the money we save the government by doing what they should do.” Source link #Harvey #volunteers #break #bread #community #breakfast #celebrate #start #National #Volunteer #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CAVA’s Explosive Growth Makes It a Must-Watch Stock CAVA’s Explosive Growth Makes It a Must-Watch Stock There are some stocks that people tend to stay away from, and in the retail sector, restaurants don’t attract a lot of money most of the time. However, every once in a while, a new name changes this view through sheer efficiency, quality, and financial growth, making it a bad portfolio decision not to include it in a core holding. In today’s restaurant wave, shares of CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:) make it stand out for many reasons. Still, the main one is that its business model is similar enough to that of Chipotle ******** Grill Inc (NYSE:). to lead it into a similar bull run that could last years into the future, but also unique enough to justify this Mediterranean food restaurant to sustain its success while competing with the leaders. Now that the company has released its latest quarterly earnings figures, investors should track several key performance indicators (KPIs) as they build their thesis for a potential buy in one of the sector’s fastest-growing stories. They should catch it before its size becomes too big to keep pushing out the sort of growth rates that are being experienced today. CAVA Runs Hot Everywhere It’s not just the Harissa hot sauce that spices things up at CAVA; investors can also see their portfolios turn hot with any company that manages to disclose some of the numbers that this restaurant chain has reported inside its quarterly investor presentation. Starting with one of the most important indicators for retail stocks, comparable sales, CAVA reported a net 10.8% growth rate over the year. With net store count growth of 4% over the past quarter alone, the actual revenue and earnings growth would have been much higher, though still 10.8% is significantly attractive during a time when the average American consumer has become budget-conscious due to inflation pressures. With this in mind, profits also matter, and that is where CAVA’s 25.1% gross profit margin comes into play, pushing higher from last quarter’s 22.4%. And it seems that everyone has been doing a great job at this, judging by the reported $25.7 million in net income for the quarter, which is a near double compared to last year’s $13.9 million, something that investors would be pleased about when they saw net earnings per share (EPS) reach $0.22, also a near double from last year’s $0.12. Has CAVA Growth Been Priced In Already? Most investors know that where EPS growth goes, so does the stock price, but in the case of CAVA, the stock has already gone on a 25% run over the past 12 months, so the question becomes whether all of this financial growth has already been potentially priced into this rally. The short answer is not really, as judged by the $123.4 consensus price target set by Wall Street analysts today. This target calls for a further rally of up to 24.4% from where the stock trades today. There’s an argument that this consensus might have to be pushed out even higher. Inside the corporate presentation, investors will see that management gave some guidance for the entire 2025 fiscal year, which included a boost to the expected earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), otherwise a proxy for net earnings, where management now sees $2 million more in earnings to push for nearly 10% more than today’s reported $25.7 million. That double-digit growth rate in earnings should make its way through to EPS, therefore helping CAVA earn a higher valuation by Wall Street analysts, and where the additional upside for investors comes from. And now comes the subtle message markets are sending investors about CAVA stock today, hidden in its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. CAVA stock trades at a 215.4x , a massive premium to the retail sector’s average valuation of only 25.1x. Value investors would call this an expensive stock due for a pullback; however, seasoned market operators will remind them that the market always has a good reason to overpay for the stocks it believes can outperform the peer group and the market. In the case of CAVA, the financials seem to speak for themselves as to why markets are so willing to pay up to have exposure to this name and its future earnings. Original Post Source link #CAVAs #Explosive #Growth #MustWatch #Stock Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge rules against Trump effort to gut U.S. Institute of Peace Judge rules against Trump effort to gut U.S. Institute of Peace The US Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images A federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration and DOGE’s takeover and gutting of the U.S. Institute of Peace were unlawful. The decision declaring DOGE’s actions at USIP “null and void” is the latest in a series of judicial rebukes of efforts by President Donald Trump and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to slash the size of the federal government. DOGE has been led by Trump advisor Elon Musk. The ruling came two months after DOGE team members took over the headquarters of USIP with the help of law enforcement. That move came after Trump signed an executive order that said that the independent non-profit group created by Congress 40 years ago to promote conflict resolution was “unnecessary.” DOGE then replaced USIP’s acting president, George Moose, with DOGE officials and terminated nearly all of its staff. The Trump administration removed USIP’s board members. Judge Beryl Howell, in her ruling Monday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ordered the reinstatement of Moose, calling the officials who replaced him “illegitimately installed.” Howell wrote that the administration’s “severe actions to dissemble USIP, including terminating its appointed Board members, its expert management, its dedicated staff and contractors located in both Washington, D.C. and around the world, and dispersing its assets and headquarters building … were unlawful.” She also wrote that “Congress’s restrictions on the President’s removal power of USIP Board members are squarely constitutional.” Howell noted that Trump used force and “threats of criminal process” to take over the USIP headquarters, even though the agency is not part of the government’s executive branch. “Instead, USIP supports both the Executive and Legislative branches as an independent think tank that carries out its own international peace research, education and training, and information services,” Howell wrote. But “USIP’s existence outside of the Executive branch is the end of the inquiry,” Howell wrote. “As explained earlier, the President has no constitutional removal authority outside of the Executive branch. President Trump’s removal of the ten board members here was thus unlawful.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Howell’s decision. USIP had asked Howell in March to immediately block DOGE’s attempt to shut down the group. At the time, Howell declined to issue a temporary restraining order to reinstate members of the board, calling USIP a “very complicated entity.” Source link #Judge #rules #Trump #effort #gut #U.S #Institute #Peace Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dawn Richard Testifies Usher and Others Were Present when Diddy Allegedly Punched Cassie in the Stomach Dawn Richard Testifies Usher and Others Were Present when Diddy Allegedly Punched Cassie in the Stomach Dawn Richard is the fourth person to testify in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial Richard filed a lawsuit in 2024 alleging the music mogul ********* and verbally abused her Richard alleges she witnessed Combs assault his then-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura with a skillet full of eggs and, on another occasion, punch her in the stomach Dawn Richard, the Danity Kane member who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of ******* abuse, says she witnessed him allegedly beat and punch his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, while other celebrities, including Usher, were present. Richard appeared in court Friday, May 16. She took the seat again on Monday, alleging Combs assaulted Ventura at a restaurant in 2010. The alleged incident took place in a room at the restaurant where Combs and Ventura were arguing quietly, when he punched her in the stomach. “She immediately bent over, he [Combs] told her to leave,” Richard testified. “No one intervened.” Among those allegedly present at the dinner were Usher, musician Ne-Yo, Jimmy Iovine and “other celebrities” that Richard could not recall on the witness stand. PEOPLE has reached out to Usher’s team for comments. Related: Dawn Richard Testifies Diddy Made This Chilling Threat After Attacking Cassie with Skillet After they left the restaurant, Richard was in the car with the couple when Ventura said she was “embarrassed” and told Combs he shouldn’t have acted in that manner in public. “He grabbed her by the neck and popped her, slapped her in the mouth,” Richard testified, adding that Combs then said to Ventura: “Shut the f**k up.” “He would tell her he owned her,” Richard added. “I told her he should leave. Cass looked torn. She would listen, but I could see the fear.” Richard previously said she witnessed Combs allegedly assault Ventura with a skillet full of eggs in 2009. After she witnessed the incident, Richard testified, Combs threatened her. “He said you could go missing, that we could die,” she told the jury. “I was shocked but also scared, I couldn’t believe this would be the beginning of a journey for us.” Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage; Elizabeth Williams via AP Dawn Richard (left); and Sean “Diddy” Combs in court. The trial entered its second week on Monday, following nearly a week of testimony from Ventura. Combs is on trial for racketeering, sex trafficking by force and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. If you or someone you know has been a victim of ******* abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People Source link #Dawn #Richard #Testifies #Usher #Present #Diddy #Allegedly #Punched #Cassie #Stomach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo XIV receives White House invitation in meeting with JD Vance – The Guardian Pope Leo XIV receives White House invitation in meeting with JD Vance – The Guardian Pope Leo XIV receives White House invitation in meeting with JD Vance The GuardianPope Leo Meets With JD Vance as U.S. Conservatives Hopes for Better Relations The New York TimesPope Leo meets with Vance, who delivers an invitation to visit the White House NPRPope Leo XIV calls for unity at inaugural mass and meets Zelensky BBCJD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US AP News Source link #Pope #Leo #XIV #receives #White #House #invitation #meeting #Vance #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

If Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn’t have Red Dead Online on Switch 2, keep it If Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn’t have Red Dead Online on Switch 2, keep it Take-Two announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2025, also sharing an update on the sales of GTA5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. The anticipation for GTA6 has reached fever pitch, with the latest trailer being the biggest video launch of all time. Source link #Red #Dead #Redemption #doesnt #Red #Dead #Online #Switch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PC Tasered St Leonards amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears PC Tasered St Leonards amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears Charlie Rose BBC News, Southwark Crown Court Emily Coady-Stemp BBC News, South East Family handout Donald Burgess was resident in a home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex A 92-year-old care home resident in a wheelchair was sprayed in the face with synthetic pepper spray before being Tasered and hit with a baton by police officers, a jury has been told. PC Stephen Smith emptied almost a full can of pepper spray into Donald Burgess’s face when he refused to drop an item of cutlery similar to a butter knife, Southwark Crown Court heard. Mr Burgess, who had one leg, was then Tasered by PC Rachel Comotto, police body-worn camera footage shown to jurors appeared to show. PC Smith, 51, denies two counts of assault by using Pava spray and a baton, and PC Comotto denies one charge of assault by discharging her Taser. Mr Burgess was a resident at a home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, when staff called police on 21 June 2022 after they failed to persuade him to hand over the knife, which had a specially adapted handle. Paul Jarvis KC, prosecuting, told jurors the officers made no attempt to talk to staff, and instead approached Mr Burgess, trying to interact with him. He said instead of trying to calm the situation down they inflamed it, using force that was unjustified and unlawful. Jurors were told there was nobody within arm’s reach of Mr Burgess at the time, and that it should have been clear he was not mobile. “It ought to have been obvious by the fact he had one leg that this was a man who wasn’t going to be mobile,” Mr Jarvis said. “This was an elderly, vulnerable man who may not have understood what was going on. “Rather than being met with understanding and sympathy, he was confronted by irritation and annoyance on the part of the defendants.” The following video contains distressing scenes. In the body-worn camera Mr Burgess was repeatedly asked to put down the knife. Mr Jarvis KC, told the court Mr Burgess was suffering from a ******** tract infection on the day of the incident, a condition that can make a person confused, agitated, or even aggressive. He told the jury Mr Burgess was asked to hand over the knife after he had used it to flick food and poke a member of staff in the stomach. Mr Jarvis said managers had spent 30 minutes trying to get him to put the knife down. Mr Burgess, who suffered from multiple health conditions including diabetes and carotid artery disease, had been a resident at the home since 2018. He had not been diagnosed with dementia, but the care home specialised in support for people with the condition. ‘Unnecessary and excessive’ The court was told that one minute and 23 seconds elapsed between the officers arriving and Mr Burgess being Tasered. In the body-worn camera video PC Smith can be heard repeatedly asking Mr Burgess, who was a right leg amputee, to put down the knife. When he doesn’t move, PC Smith sprays him with Pava, before using his baton and 12 seconds later, Mr Burgess can be seen crying out in pain when PC Comotto uses her Taser gun. PC Smith then takes the knife from Mr Burgess. Mr Burgess was taken to hospital after the incident and later contracted Covid. He died 22 days later. Mr Jarvis told the jury: “I want to make it clear – these defendants are not responsible for his death. “He was an elderly gentleman who was unwell.” But he added: “The force used was unnecessary and excessive in the circumstances. “The defendants assaulted Mr Burgess, causing actual bodily harm.” The trial was adjourned until Tuesday. Additional reporting by PA Media. Source link #Tasered #Leonards #amputee #wheelchair #court #hears Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

3 red flags to avoid 3 red flags to avoid South_agency | E+ | Getty Images ‘People don’t know a lot about tariffs’ Tariffs are taxes on goods imported from other countries, paid by the entity importing those goods. Businesses in turn often pass the cost of tariffs along to consumers in the form of higher prices. In April, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted sweeping tariffs of varying rates affecting more than 180 countries and territories. Last week, the U.S. and China struck a deal to temporarily suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods. The U.S. also recently unveiled a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Despite the recent trade agreements and deals, consumers still face an overall average effective tariff rate of 17.8%, the highest since 1934, according to a recent report by the Yale Budget Lab. James Lee, president of the Identity Theft Resource Center, said it’s not unusual for scammers to take a government action — whether that’s a new program or policy — and use it for the basis of a scam. Scammers “will use the fact that people don’t know a lot about tariffs,” Lee said. The PreCrime Labs team at BforeAI, a cybersecurity company, discovered about 300 domain registrations from cybercriminals related to tariffs in the first few months of the year. Some spread misinformation while others are financial scams aimed at businesses and consumers. One site the company found was a newly registered phishing domain positioned to lead consumers to believe they are required to make payments to a legitimate governmental entity. “Such payment requests are likely to be spread using email or messaging campaigns with a theme of urgent, pending payments, directing victims to the fraudulent site where their actions will result in financial losses,” researchers noted. Some package payment requests are real There are some cases where consumers might legitimately pay for products purchased from another country, namely, customs duties. Sometimes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will charge consumers a processing fee in order to release an imported good. “That’s not common, but it’s also not unusual,” said Lee. “It really does depend on what it is, where it’s coming from.” Some consumers have also recently reported receiving legitimate payment requests from carrier companies after a purchase in order to receive their shipments, the Washington Post reports. Some carriers are acting as the importer of record, meaning they are responsible for any duties, taxes and fees that are applied to the delivery, said Bernie Hart, vice president of customs of Flexport, a logistics firm. If the carrier did not collect those additional fees for the product up front, the carrier will charge the end consumer those additional costs through a follow-up bill, he said. This tactic might not last, because it creates a lot of inconvenience for both companies and shoppers, Hart said: “It’s not good for anybody in this process to give somebody a surprise bill.” Tariff scam red flags It’s easy for anyone to fall victim to a fraud scheme, said Ruth Susswein, director of consumer protection at Consumer Action. If tariff policies continue to be in flux for longer, criminals will have more time to craft sophisticated attacks on consumers, said the ITRC’s Lee. Your top priority is to avoid sharing personal information like Social Security numbers, bank details or account login credentials, especially under the guise of “tariff processing,” said Payton. Here are three red flags to watch out for, according to scam experts: 1. Unsolicited and urgent messages Emails, texts, or social media ads promising “tariff relief,” “vouchers,” “exemptions,” or urgent offers like “pay now to avoid tariffs” are likely scams, Payton said. Not only are legitimate retailers unlikely to encourage tariff evasion tactics, but also the urgency is meant to pressure consumers into accepting, she said. Also question unsolicited phone calls, emails or text messages about a package held up in the post office because of an unpaid fee, said Lee. If you receive a request to pay import fees or duties on a purchase, look for the form 7501, which is an official government document detailing the import, said Hart. 2. Suspicious site links, emails Scammers will create fake websites, emails and phone numbers to mimic retailers or government agencies, Payton said. If you receive a message, check for misspellings and URLs or email addresses that don’t match that of the supposed company or entity — say, a message from a “U.S. government official” that does not come from a dot-gov email. You can use tools like WHOIS, a database that stores information about registered domain names and IP addresses, to authenticate the website and confirm registration details, she said. 3. Lack of transparency Reputable merchants would clearly label tariff-related fees at checkout and provide contact information for inquiries, Payton said. Otherwise, the “lack of transparency is a red flag.” Source link #red #flags #avoid Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Singer says she saw Diddy abuse, is cross-examined Singer says she saw Diddy abuse, is cross-examined Pop singer Dawn Richard has told a jury that she saw Sean “Diddy” Combs beat his girlfriend repeatedly but she faced sharp questioning from a defence lawyer over apparent inconsistencies in her account. Richard, a former member of the pop group Danity Kane, testified during Combs’ sex trafficking trial that she feared for her life after Combs told her to keep quiet about the alleged beatings and that he comes from a place where people “go missing”. Danity Kane was signed with Combs’ record label. She worked directly with the mogul and often saw him with his then-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, who last week testified to years of Combs’ alleged physical and emotional abuse. “I was shocked but also scared,” Richard told jurors on Monday, saying she feared she and her band mates “could die” if they spoke up. Richard was on the stand for the sixth day of the high-profile trial in Manhattan federal court. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has been held since September in a Brooklyn jail when not in court. If convicted on all counts, he could face 15 years to life in prison. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The trial in Manhattan federal court, which has drawn intense media coverage because of Combs’ wealth and towering influence in the music industry, could last two months. During a pointed cross-examination that revealed many apparent inconsistencies in her account, Richard admitted to giving different versions of the events and not mentioning certain details during her interviews with prosecutors. The apparent discrepancies included saying she saw Combs throw a pan at Ventura in 2009 versus only hearing it, not mentioning Combs’ alleged threats during interviews with prosecutors and telling jurors she saw Combs do drugs despite previously telling prosecutors she had not. The questioning by defence lawyer Nicole Westmoreland was notably more pointed than other lawyers’ cross-examinations of prior witnesses. “We can agree your testimony has changed on quite a few things?” defence lawyer Nicole Westmoreland asked. “I think as time progresses I get better at knowing what went on because it was quite a long time ago,” Richard replied. The 38-year-old Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, said over four days of testimony last week that Combs coerced and blackmailed her into days of drug-fuelled sex parties he called “Freak Offs,” the heart of the prosecution’s case. Ventura, the prosecution’s star witness, said she suffered years of physical and emotional abuse during their tumultuous relationship, and that Combs ****** her in August 2018 at her home after they broke up. “I just remember crying and saying no, but it was very fast,” she said last week as her voice trailed off. A lawyer representing Combs sought to undercut the ***** claim, showing jurors text messages indicating Ventura had consensual sex with Combs a month after the alleged *****. Richard testified on Friday that she saw Combs throw a pan of eggs at Ventura and hit her after flying into a rage because she was taking too long to prepare his food, one of many alleged attacks Richard said she witnessed. Richard said Combs summoned her and her band mates to the studio the next day, gave them flowers and said their careers would be harmed if they reported the incident. Ventura did not testify about the alleged 2009 attack but recounted many other alleged attacks over the course of her 11-year relationship with Combs. Combs, previously known as Puff Daddy and P Diddy, founded Bad Boy Records, and is credited with helping turn artists like Mary J Blige, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G. and Usher into stars in the 1990s and 2000s. Part of the criminal case stems from Ventura’s November 2023 civil lawsuit against Combs. She testified that he agreed after 24 hours to settle for $US20 million ($A31 million). Richard has filed her own civil lawsuit against Combs alleging he subjected her to inhumane working conditions, including groping and assault, and that she saw Combs brutally beat Ventura many times. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National ******* Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491 Source link #Singer #Diddy #abuse #crossexamined Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shipment of thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck now overwhelming an animal shelter Shipment of thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck now overwhelming an animal shelter CAMDEN, Delaware (AP) — A Delaware animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days. Trapped in a warm enclosure, without food and water, thousands died before they were discovered. Involved parties are still awaiting answers as to how 12,000 chicks were abandoned within the truck at a Delaware mail distribution center. The United States Postal Service said in an email that it was aware of a process breakdown and was actively investigating what occurred. Pennsylvania-based Freedom Ranger Hatchery raised the chicks for their weekly distribution to clients across the country, said a spokesperson for the company. Due to biosecurity concerns, the hatchery cannot take the chicks back. The spokesperson said it would have been best if USPS, after discovering the chicks, had completed delivery as the recipients would have been adequately equipped to handle the birds — even malnourished ones. For more than two weeks, the surviving chicks have been nursed and cared for at First State Animal Center and SPCA, said John Parana, executive director. Last Tuesday, the shelter began offering the birds for adoption, but only a few hundred out of thousands have been picked up. There is no complete count of the chicks, as the shelter has no feasible way to do so, but Parana estimates there to be more than two thousand available. Some have inquired about buying the birds for meat, but, as a no-kill shelter and SPCA, those were refused. The strain has turned the animal care center into a 24/7 operation and necessitated a staffing increase, Parana said. Money remains the biggest concern for the donation-reliant nonprofit. Some employees have begun spending their money to support the operations, he added. Among the birds were young turkeys, geese and quail, but the vast majority were Freedom Ranger chicks. One concern for the shelter, Parana explained, was the increasing demand for space and feed over time, as Freedom Rangers take about ten weeks to reach maturity. The Delaware Department of Agriculture, after a call from USPS, directed the animals to the shelter, which shares a memorandum of understanding with the animal center as a state vendor. The department said it is responsible for assisting the shelter with funds — for chickens, the rate was $5 each per day. The department’s chief of planning, Jimmy Kroon, said negotiations were ongoing, but Parana claims that the department communicated that they had no funds to allocate for the chicks. Both acknowledged the original rate would be unreasonable in the current circumstances. “They said that they’re gonna try to go after the post office to get recoupment,” Parana said. “That doesn’t help us in the meantime.” Source link #Shipment #thousands #chicks #abandoned #USPS #truck #overwhelming #animal #shelter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Is NIO Stock Set for a Comeback? Fundamentals Say Yes Is NIO Stock Set for a Comeback? Fundamentals Say Yes During the years of low interest rates and abundant liquidity in the stock market, roughly from 2020 to 2023, a few names were at the top of every investor’s watchlist. As it turns out, through every cycle, these names eventually come out of favor when the cycle for credit and money markets swings back around to being more expensive and less available, which throws the same popular names down the list of priorities. Even though these out-of-favor stocks might see their stock prices go lower and quiet for a little while, sometimes their fundamentals keep pushing higher under the radar and the broader macroeconomic perspective that would send them to much higher prices during a better credit and money market cycle. Today’s market creates an example like this in the automotive sector, though this one comes from China, the other side of the world. Shares of Nio Inc (NYSE:) hit an all-time high valuation during 2021, to connect the dots on this cheap money and abundant liquidity cycle optimism that spreads all over certain stocks with enough fundamental reasons to send them higher. However, after 2021, the stock was cut in half, and then cut in half again a few more times to let it sit at the same range for the past 12 months, though that might be about to change in the coming quarters. Finding a Bottom For NIO Stock Even though shares of NIO have fallen by as much as 24.8% over the past 12 months, this bearish path seems to have ended. There are a few factors that investors can take into account to build on this belief. Starting with a zoomed-in view of performance, a 10.6% rally over the past month could turn a long-term selloff into a short-term bottoming. More than that, it seems that short sellers have started to realize that today’s stock price in NIO has potentially priced in the worst-case scenarios for the company and China’s stock market in general. Over the past month alone, as the stock began to rally, the company’s short interest declined by as much as 6.4%, showing the beginning of bearish capitulation. However, savvy investors will likely require much more than just price action and some short sellers closing their positions as they see the stock start to rally over the past month, there must also be a mix of fundamental reasons to back a potential buying thesis that bets against the long-term bearish trend that NIO has gone under. Fundamentals Back a NIO Rebound Even though the economy is not looking great in China, which is arguably going through a declining or even recessionary cycle currently, spending habits have not left the electric vehicle scene. The latest quarterly earnings report from NIO showed that vehicle sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 rose by 13.2%. Not only did sales increase, but gross profit margins also increased as a result of economies of scale being achieved at the company. This enabled NIO to report a much higher margin of 11.7% compared to 7.5% for the same quarter last year. This higher margin is also a proxy for the company’s pricing power and ability, despite a tough economic environment. With this in mind, NIO is creating a scenario where its future operating earnings might take a similar path, which will inevitably end up showing in the bottom line earnings and, therefore, valuations in the stock price. That is exactly what is meant by fundamentals quietly expanding while stock prices remain compressed, such as they are today. On a more recent note, NIO released its delivery numbers for the month of April 2025, showing up to 23,900 units to represent an astonishing growth rate of as much as 53% on an annual basis, again not something that is synonymous with an economy that is as bad as everyone makes it to be in China. Markets Agree on a Higher Price All of these factors might have played a role in today’s $5.05 consensus price target set for NIO stock, which, compared to today’s prices, would imply a net upside potential of as much as 26.2%. Ultimately, one of the big reasons the stock is kept this low today is the effect of President Trump’s trade tariffs, primarily focusing on ******** goods. However, it is crucial to remember that NIO mainly serves its ******** domestic market and some Asian and Latin American regions. Therefore, there is truly no reason to worry about the impact of tariffs on NIO’s economics and stock price, only in the sense that a broader worry might hurt its sentiment and keep the stock price compressed for a little longer. However, the endgame in NIO remains the same, with higher prices being the set norm. Original Post Source link #NIO #Stock #Set #Comeback #Fundamentals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Paramount ousts CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon amid divide with leadership – CNBC Paramount ousts CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon amid divide with leadership – CNBC Paramount ousts CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon amid divide with leadership CNBCCBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump The New York TimesPresident of CBS News resigns as Trump lawsuit hovers over network NPRWendy McMahon Resigns As CEO Of CBS News And Stations: “It’s Become Clear That The Company And I Do Not Agree On The Path Forward” YahooCBS News boss Wendy McMahon exits amid Trump pressure CNN Source link #Paramount #ousts #CBS #News #CEO #Wendy #McMahon #divide #leadership #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration to pay $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt Trump administration to pay $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt The Trump administration will pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Trump supporter who was shot and killed while in the mob breaching the House Speaker’s Lobby on Jan. 6, 2021. Outgoing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger confirmed to CBS News he was informed that the Justice Department has agreed to make the payment to Babbitt’s family to settle its wrongful death claim. Manger told CBS News he learned of the settlement amount “a few weeks ago” and the same day sent a message to the entire force expressing his dismay. “I told them I was extremely disappointed, and I disagreed with the Department of Justice’s decision to settle this lawsuit,” he said in a phone call on Monday. The parties had reached a settlement in principle in early May in the $30 million civil suit filed by the conservative activist group Judicial Watch on behalf of Babbitt’s estate, including her late husband. Babbitt’s death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6. In the civil lawsuit, Babbitt’s estate alleged U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd was negligent in the issue of force and his firearm. The suit also argued Byrd was not in uniform and was wearing a COVID mask when he opened fire against Babbitt. The suit accused Byrd of failing to “de-escalate.” Assault On The U.S. Capitol More Michael Kaplan Michael Kaplan is an award-winning reporter and producer for the CBS News investigative unit. He specializes in securing scoops and crafting long-form television investigations. His work has appeared on “60 Minutes,” CNN and in The New York Times. Source link #Trump #administration #pay #million #family #Jan #rioter #Ashli #Babbitt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Five unanswered questions in ***-EU deal Five unanswered questions in ***-EU deal Becky Morton Political reporter Alamy The *** is hoping an agreement on e-gates will avoid lengthy queues for British travellers at EU airports The *** and the European Union have agreed a major new deal covering areas including trade, defence, fishing and energy. However, negotiations are still taking place on a number of key issues – leaving some important questions unanswered. How much will the *** pay? The deal makes several references to a “financial contribution” from the *** to access certain benefits, notably an agreement to reduce checks on food exports to the EU. The prime minister’s official spokesman said these were “administrative costs”. He insisted they would not be “big” but refused to put a figure on how much the *** would pay. In other areas, terms are still being negotiated so the cost to the *** isn’t known yet. For example, the two sides are working towards the *** rejoining the Erasmus+ exchange programme, which allows students to study or do work placements abroad. Rather than simply covering administrative costs, the *** would be expecting to get direct benefits in return and the government has said it will only take part “on significantly improved financial terms”. How many people will benefit from youth visa scheme? The *** has agreed to work towards a “youth experience scheme” with the EU, which would allow young people from the bloc to apply for a visa to live and work in the *** and vice versa. The government has said any such deal would be “capped and time-limited” but it has not specified how many visas could be issued annually and how long they would be valid for. These details will be the subject of future negotiations. The *** already has similar schemes with 11 countries including Australia, New Zealand and Japan, with people able to stay for up to three years depending on which country they are from. Last year, just over 24,000 youth mobility visas were issued by the ***. When can British travellers use e-gates? Since Brexit, British travellers at EU airports have generally been forced to have their passport stamped at manned desks, rather than use automatic gates with facial recognition technology. Some airports already allow British passport-holders to use e-gates – but for those that don’t the only alternative is often a lengthy ******. The deal states that there will be “no legal barriers” to Britons using e-gates when travelling to and from EU countries after the introduction of the European Union Entry-Exit System. The long-awaited digital border checks system is due to replace passport stamping for travellers from outside the EU in October. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said *** holidaymakers will want to get away “without delay” this summer and he wants them to be able to use e-gates “as soon as possible”. But it is up to individual EU countries to decide whether British passport holders can use e-gates at their airports. So whether this will be possible in more countries by the summer holidays is unclear. Will it be easier for British bands to tour Europe? Since Brexit, British musicians have faced extra costs and red tape when touring Europe – and stars have long called for action to tackle this. Labour’s general election manifesto last year pledged to “help our touring artists” as part of negotiations with the EU. But the deal agreed on Monday only recognises the “value” of touring artists and promises to continue efforts “to support travel and cultural exchange”. The *** says it will explore “how best to improve arrangements for touring across the European continent”. Tom Kiehl, chief executive of *** Music, which represents the industry, welcomed this as “an important first step” but said the sector was seeking “more concrete commitments”. EPA Elton John is among the stars who have called for red tape to be cut for British artists touring Europe Will *** qualifications be recognised in the EU? Another promise in Labour’s manifesto was to “secure a mutual recognition agreement for professional qualifications to help open up markets for *** service exporters”. This would mean professionals – such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects – who qualified in one country could practice in another with minimal extra bureaucracy. EU citizens already have the right to do this across the bloc. Such an agreement would make it easier for British companies to move staff between the *** and EU and undertake short-term work in Europe. However, there may be less incentive for the EU to reach a deal on this, given that the current situation makes it harder for *** firms to compete for business in Europe. Monday’s deal only promises to set up “dedicated dialogues” on the recognition of professional qualifications. A full agreement in this area could take much longer to negotiate, if the EU will sign up to one at all. Source link #unanswered #questions #UKEU #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tom’s Law: 10 P-plate drivers have been convicted since law came into effect in December Tom’s Law: 10 P-plate drivers have been convicted since law came into effect in December The West *********** can reveal 19 infringements have been handed out and 10 drivers have been convicted in court since Tom’s law came into effect in December. Source link #Toms #Law #Pplate #drivers #convicted #law #effect #December Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why honing your sense of smell could keep you sharp as you age Why honing your sense of smell could keep you sharp as you age I am not normally a fan of lotions and potions, but right now, four small vials sit on my bedside table. Every morning and every night, I open and sniff each one in turn, savouring the scents as they hit my nostrils. First, the sharp ***** of lemon, followed by the abrasive chill of eucalyptus, the ********** of rose and the metallic warmth of clove. My new routine – training what is, for most of us, a neglected sense – was inspired by some striking research linking our noses’ sensitivity to our cognitive performance. For one thing, studies have shown that the worse your sense of smell is, the worse you perform in cognitive assessments. Olfactory dysfunction has also been linked to more than 100 conditions, including ALS (motor neurone disease), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and general age-related cognitive impairment. And though some of that olfactory impairment is undoubtedly the result of neurological damage, more recent research suggests that smell loss could actually contribute to some conditions. Failing the sniff test may even limit our overall lifespan – a frightening thought, given how many people lost their sense of smell as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. “By middle age, your all-cause mortality can be predicted by your olfactory ability,” says Michael Leon, a neurobiologist at the University of California, Irvine. Evidence like that has prompted a host of investigations into whether “smell training” can reawaken this often-ignored sense and sharpen our minds. So far, research and real-world experience suggest that it can.… Source link #honing #sense #smell #sharp #age Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“My 600-Lb. Life” Star Latonya Pottain Dead at 40 “My 600-Lb. Life” Star Latonya Pottain Dead at 40 Latonya Pottain — known for appearing on season 11 of My 600-Lb. Life — has died at age 40. Pottain reportedly died May 17 at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, La., TMZ reports. She was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing and later suffered cardiac arrest, her brother told the outlet. According to the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office, a preliminary autopsy revealed that she died from congestive heart failure. A final autopsy is still pending. Pottain’s death comes after she created a GoFundMe in February for support, revealing that she was going through “the most challenging time of my life.” “I currently weigh about 705 pounds and have been bedridden since June 2024 due to severe health issues,” she wrote at the time. “In 2022, I was featured on My 600-lb Life, where I started at 531 pounds and worked hard to get down to 505 pounds. However, after the show aired, I experienced overwhelming backlash, which sent me into a deep depression. My mental health suffered, and I became fearful of undergoing weight loss surgery.” Latonya Pottain/Facebook Latonya Pottain on ‘My 600-Lb. Life’ Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Pottain explained that she struggled both physically and emotionally and experienced severe sciatica, which is intense pain in the lower back and legs caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. “Now, I am completely bedridden and unable to get to the hospital because EMTs say transporting me would be a fire hazard due to my weight,” she said on the fundraising page, asking for financial assistance to help with medical transportation to receive treatment and rehabilitation. “This has been an incredibly difficult journey, and I truly want to fight for my health and my life.” Pottain’s weight loss was partly documented on TLC’s My 600-Lb. Life, as she struggled to commit to a weight-loss program. On the show, Dr. Younan Nowzaradan — a Houston-based bariatric surgeon — expressed his concern for her heart health and warned that her life depended on her making significant lifestyle changes. Read the original article on People Source link #600Lb #Life #Star #Latonya #Pottain #Dead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke protected status for thousands of Venezuelans Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke protected status for thousands of Venezuelans A police officer is seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States is seen on Thursday May 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Matt McClain | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Trump administration the green light to revoke special legal protections for thousands of Venezuelan immigrants. The high court granted an emergency application filed by the administration, meaning officials can move forward with reversing a decision made at the tail end of the Biden administration to extend protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelans under the federal Temporary Protected Status program. The brief order noted that liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson would have denied the application. Litigation will now continue in lower courts. As a result of political instability in Venezuela, the Biden administration in March 2021 said Venezuelans were eligible for temporary protected status under the federal program that has existed since 1990 to provide humanitarian relief to people from countries reeling from war, natural disasters, or other catastrophes. People accepted into the program have legal status in the United States and can get work authorization for up to 18 months, subject to extensions. At issue before the Supreme Court was a subsequent designation made in October 2023 and extended in January just before Trump took office. It is set to expire in October 2026. In February, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sought to unwind those determinations, meaning the protections would expire this year instead. A judge in the Northern District of California blocked the move, citing concerns that the decision was based in part on racial animus. Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote in the administration’s emergency application that the courts could not review Noem’s decision. “The court’s order contravenes fundamental executive branch prerogatives and indefinitely delays sensitive policy decisions in an area of immigration police that Congress recognized must be flexible, fast-paced and discretionary,” he said. The National TPS Alliance and individual Venezuelans challenged the move in court. Their lawyers wrote that the Trump administration was essentially seeking to evade judicial review on the scope of its own powers. “It should be unremarkable that federal courts say what the law is,” they added. Source link #Supreme #Court #Trump #revoke #protected #status #thousands #Venezuelans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]