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21 Unexpected Notes, Signs, And Messages That Are Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Funnier Than They Should Be 21 Unexpected Notes, Signs, And Messages That Are Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Funnier Than They Should Be 1.This bar’s “polite” notice: 2.This very specific and threatening fortune: 3.This gift someone got after having a…procedure: 4.This “no solicitation” sign with an important exception: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 5.This punny sign: 6.This warning sign: 7.These very funny and honest bumper stickers: 8.This note telling customers not to try this instrument: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 9.This clever message to incentivize tips: 10.This sign someone added below a road sign: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 11.This message on someone’s farewell cake at work: 12.This encouraging embroidered message: 13.This coffee shop’s label for matcha: 14.This Coyote vs. Acme reference: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 15.This diner’s life lessons: 16.This sign outside a tattoo parlor: 17.This cake that coworkers presented to someone on their last day of work: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 18.These different sentiments a mom and dad wrote on their kid’s graduation card: 19.This obituary someone wrote for their office’s microwave: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 20.These instructions a wife left for her husband once she went back to work: 21.And finally, this sign by a very desperate individual: Source link #Unexpected #Notes #Signs #Messages #Funnier Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WNBA investigating claims of racist comments during Clark-Reese game – The Guardian WNBA investigating claims of racist comments during Clark-Reese game – The Guardian WNBA investigating claims of racist comments during Clark-Reese game The GuardianAngel Reese ‘hates’ Caitlin Clark, former NFL star says after tempers flare in WNBA matchup Fox NewsWNBA probes ‘hateful’ comments toward Reese ESPNWNBA looking into allegations of hateful comments toward Angel Reese: Source The New York TimesIndiana Fever investigating ‘inappropriate fan conduct’ at season opening game WTHR Source link #WNBA #investigating #claims #racist #comments #ClarkReese #game #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Forgotten Celtic man Tilio starting to believe at City Forgotten Celtic man Tilio starting to believe at City Socceroos winger Marco Tilio, on loan at Melbourne City from Celtic, is hitting form at the right time after a wretched run with form and injuries. Source link #Forgotten #Celtic #man #Tilio #starting #City Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

trains on track for Tuesday commute trains on track for Tuesday commute Three days after it began, the NJ Transit strike is ending, according to a source close to the negotiations and confirmed by the union. Train service will resume Tuesday. “While I won’t get into the exact details of the deal reached, I will say that the only real issue was wages and we were able to reach an agreement that boosts hourly pay beyond the proposal rejected by our members last month and beyond where we were when NJ Transit’s managers walked away from the table Thursday evening,” said Tom Haas, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, in a statement exclusively obtained by NorthJersey.com. “We also were able to show management ways to boost engineers’ wages that will help NJT with retention and recruitment, without causing any significant budget issue or requiring a fare increase.” After a whirlwind three days of diverting tens of thousands of people from NJ Transit’s rail system, the agency reached a tentative deal with its locomotive engineers to end a historic strike that sent shockwaves statewide — just in time for the work week. This is the second agreement reached between the two parties in three months. The first agreement, which averted a strike in March, was voted down by 87% of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen’s membership. The fight over the expired contract went on for more than five years before it got to a work stoppage. Agency officials offered annual wage increases to the locomotive engineers that was consistent with what it offered its other 14 collective bargaining units, but the BLET said they deserved higher wage increases to be competitive with nearby railroads in New York. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri walks through Newark Penn Station, May 16, 2025, Newark, NJ, USA. Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com Providing additional bus service and increasing trips on other modes of transportation for the 172,000 weekday daily rail riders was going to cost NJ Transit at least $4 million a day. What comes next? The next step is for the BLET’s 450 or so locomotive engineers to vote on the contract. If they vote it down, there will be 30 days to bargain for a new contract before the union can seek “self-help” again, or strike. This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ Transit strike ending: trains on track for Tuesday commute Source link #trains #track #Tuesday #commute Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Computex 2025 Live Blog: All the latest tech from Taipei Computex 2025 Live Blog: All the latest tech from Taipei Refresh 2025-05-18T23:59:29.261Z I both love and hate Taipei’s PC and component ads (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) I’ve been on the ground (and sweating) in Taipei for a few days now, and one of the first things that always strikes me here is the plethora of billboards and signs for various laptops and PC components. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Sure, a lot of this gets ramped up ahead of Computex, and many are in and around the Guang Hua Digital Plaza area, where there are dozens (perhaps hundreds) of shops and storefronts that sell pretty much everything PC related, from high-end gaming laptops to obscure PC cases, and entire stores dedicated to MSI, Asus, Aorus – there’s even a store that pretty much only sells Transcend storage devices and media. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) But the ads exist away from the main tech district as well. Today I was walking to a record shop in an arts district, looked up and saw, of all things, a slim vertical billboard for power supply maker, Seasonic. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) And later, as I was headed into an MRT (subway) station, making my way back to my hotel, there was a big banner for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs above the train platform. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The only other place I’ve seen ads like this for PC components and the latest laptops is in Tokyo’s famous Akihabara neighborhood during a visit in 2015 – where I bought a random wafer of chips at the back junk tech store that, sadly, was far too fragile to survive the trip home. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) On the one hand, it’s cool to see the PC hardware we obsess over getting the kind of treatment and attention that is more typically afforded to the latest attempt at a blockbuster movie or a tech startup flush with cash and looking to build brand recognition. And I certainly find ads for components more interesting and less annoying than most ads I see walking around our office neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan. But considering how much I already spend on PC hardware and related tech, I am not sure I’d want to be regularly be surrounded by ads reminding me that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D exists, making my perfectly capable 7950X feel outdated and inadequate, or that my RAM or storage isn’t as fast as it could be. Sure, signs and billboards that are more targeted to my PC interests are cool to see here in Taipei, but I really don’t need any more “help” deciding when it’s time to upgrade. After all, if I spend all my money on new tech, I won’t have any left over to buy old records. –Matt Safford 2025-05-18T23:53:45.132Z Picked up some spicy Guai Guai at 7-11, no Lisa Su or TSMC flavors to be found (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) There are plenty of tasty and interesting snacks to be had at Taipei’s night markets or the many (many) convenience stores. But I could help but pick up a couple of bags of spicy Guai Guai when I saw them today. For those not in the know, this brand of Cheetos-like (but usually sweet) snack is part of a tradition or superstition (take your pick) where engineers and tech workers place the snacks in and around important machines to help assure they function without problems. The phenomenon is so widespread that we’ve seen both TSMC– and AMD / Lisa Su-branded versions of the snacks debut (and reportedly quickly get bought up) in the last couple of years. And of course, both companies have seen new levels of success in the past several years. Maybe someone should tell Intel’s new CEO to invest in some blue Guai Guai. Unsurprisingly, I couldn’t find any of the TSMC or Ryzen varieties of the snacks, so these spicy ones will have to do. I’m going to leave them sitting on my laptop overnight, because it has a bad habit of blue-screening every week or so. Maybe the snacks will keep that from happening until I get home (or at least until I’m done reporting from Computex). If it doesn’t work, I may have to ask AI for some help with my ****** dumps. -Matt Safford 2025-05-18T23:11:27.083Z I come to Taiwan for the tech, but the affordable, high-quality coffee is what keeps me going (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Taipei is great for a lot of reasons. But as a bit of a coffee addict and snob, I really appreciate the abundance of coffee shops and roasters here. And the coffee (like most food here) is pleasantly affordable. This iced Americano (unfortunately, the cold brew was sold out) from one of my favorite spots, Coffee Moon, was the equivalent of about $3. And that’s on the expensive end. Major chains, like Louisa Coffee (I recommend the egg and peanut butter breakfast sandwich), tend to be cheaper. There are a lot of Starbucks here as well, but I’m not a fan – especially when there are so many other options. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) I picked up some fresh-ground coffee for my travel-friendly Aeropress at Ikari Coffee (I like to think this chain is the Ikari Warriors retirement plan) for about $6 – enough for a week’s worth of early mornings and late nights, and then some. It’s going to be hard to go back to the $5 Dunkin’ cold brew when I get back home, even if the sizes are much *******. -Matt Safford Source link #Computex #Live #Blog #latest #tech #Taipei Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Romania election: Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins runoff – DW Romania election: Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins runoff – DW Romania election: Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins runoff DWLiberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency BBCIn upset, Centrist Nicusor Dan wins Romania’s Presidential election Deccan HeraldRomania’s pro-EU candidate beats hard-right rival to win presidential election CNNIn Transylvania, fear haunts Romania’s troubled democracy politico.eu Source link #Romania #election #ProEU #centrist #Nicusor #Dan #wins #runoff Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Vladimir Putin not ‘genuine in seeking peace’ in Ukraine after skipping talks, PM says Vladimir Putin not ‘genuine in seeking peace’ in Ukraine after skipping talks, PM says Anthony Albanese has taken a shot at Vladimir Putin for not turning up to Ukraine peace talks that he proposed. The Russian President was supposed to attend the talks in Turkey last week but skipped them without giving a reason. The Prime Minister on Sunday said it showed Mr Putin was not serious about bringing an end to the three-year conflict. “We, of course, have seen recently President Putin proposed a meeting in Türkiye and then to not turn up to that meeting,” Mr Albanese told reporters in Rome. “That says something about whether they are genuine in seeking peace. “But certainly, (Ukrainian) President Zelenksyy reaffirmed his view that he wants to see peace, of course, in Ukraine, but he also wants to be directly involved clearly in those negotiations. “The United States has an important role to play as well.” Earlier, Mr Albanese vowed to consider sending *********** peacekeepers to Ukraine in a rare face-to-face meeting with the country’s president in Rome. The Prime Minister met Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration on Sunday. In opening remarks, the two leaders heaped praise on each other, with the Ukrainian President congratulating Mr Albanese on Labor’s landslide federal election win. Camera IconPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in talks with the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. NewsWire / Handout Credit: NewsWire Mr Albanese said he “made it clear” during the election campaign the *********** government “is very supportive of your struggle and we see your struggle as being about your national sovereignty, your right to determine your own future”. “The Russian ******** aggression needs to be resisted and we stand with Ukraine very clearly and unequivocally,” he said. “We have been participants in the discussions that have been convened by (British) Prime Minister Starmer and (French) President Macron. “It’s always at strange hours in Australia, some very late night meetings that I have participated in. “We’ve said that if a peace process emerges, we would consider being involved in a coalition of the willing. “Until then we’ll continue to provide support.” Australia has contributed north of $1.5bn in aid to Ukraine, the bulk of which has been military support, including nearly 50 retiring M1A1 Abrams tanks. Mr Zelensky thanked Mr Albanese for the defence assistance and for backing peacekeeping efforts. “I think that it’s not strange we are both allies,” he said. “I think it’s great that we have so many allies in different continents. “Together, we can really move this situation to closer to peace, with pressure on Russia.” Camera IconOscar Jenkins has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian penal colony for fighting as a mercenary. NewsWire Handout Credit: NewsWireCamera IconMr Jenkins was fighting with the Ukrainian Armed Forces when he was captured. Telegram Credit: Supplied Mr Albanese also raised the jailing of *********** fighter Oscar Jenkins. Russian authorities in Ukraine’s occupied Luhansk region earlier this week sentenced Mr Jenkins to 13 years in a penal colony for fighting as a mercenary, complicating any prisoner swap talks. He was serving with Ukraine’s International Legion – a formal part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – when he was captured late last year near Makiivka, a tiny village on the Zherebets River in Luhansk. “The Russian so-called courts have brought down an outrageous ruling, and we continue to seek his freedom and his return to Australia, and we thank you for the assistance in that,” Mr Albanese said. In a press conference later, he told reporters that he and Mr Zelenskyy “had a discussion about not just Oscar Jenkins but other cases as well”. The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it does not know how many Australians are in Ukraine. Source link #Vladimir #Putin #genuine #seeking #peace #Ukraine #skipping #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RFK Jr’s FDA limits use of Covid vaccine RFK Jr’s FDA limits use of Covid vaccine The Food and Drug Administration, now under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has severely restricted the use of the NovavaxCOVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will now only be available to high-risk individuals and will not be administered to those who may need it to protect others. Kennedy’s FDA approved the use of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine, but with strict conditions. It will only be made available to older people and those over the age of 12 with at least one medical condition that leaves them at high risk from Covid, The New York Times reported. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers have been discussing whether to recommend the vaccine only for those most at risk. The new restrictions mean that healthy people over the age of 65 won’t be able to get the Novavax vaccine, even if they have an immunocompromised friend or family member. Critics have slammed the restrictions for being in line with Kennedy’s vaccine skepticism (Getty) Critics have slammed the restrictions for being in line with Kennedy’s vaccine skepticism. The secretary has ordered an investigation into the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism. The Novavax vaccine was previously only allowed to be used in emergencies. Meanwhile, the FDA gave full approval to vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna in 2022 under the Biden administration. Both companies are producing updated versions of their vaccines for the fall. Former CDC adviser and Massachusetts General Hospital infectious disease physician Dr Camille Kotton told The Times that the new restrictions were “incredibly disappointing.” ”I don’t know why they would make this restriction; I don’t know of any indication to make this change,” she added. She noted that many people are still sent to hospital and dying because of Covid-19. She called it “a dark day in American medicine.” The vaccine’s approval requires the company to finish studies into whether it is connected to several heart conditions. However, some of the necessary research can be done with existing data. However, The Times reported that one of the new studies would force the company to follow thousands of people between the ages of 50 and 65, a study that may cost tens of millions of dollars. Dr. Ofer Levy of Boston Children’s Hospital, where he directs the precision vaccine program, is a vaccine adviser to the FDA. “We’ve got to make sure the vaccine safety is crystal clear to engender public confidence,” Levy noted. “On the other hand, where’s that line where you put in too much regulation, it starts to become so challenging that the economics of even making a vaccine are called into question?” “I don’t pretend to know the answer,” Levy added. Dr. Paul Offit is a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “I think the goal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is to make vaccines less available, more expensive, and more feared,” he told the paper. “His goal is to tear away at the vaccine infrastructure, because he believes that vaccines are not beneficial and are only harmful.” Source link #RFK #Jrs #FDA #limits #Covid #vaccine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RBA, China housing sales, China industrial RBA, China housing sales, China industrial A man walks past buildings at Central Business District (CBD) in Beijing, China April 8, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets are set to trade mixed Monday as investors await a slew of economic data from across the region and parse Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 is set to open mixed, with the futures contract in Chicago at 37,730 while its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 37,800, against the index’s last close of 37,753.72. Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is set to rise marginally, with futures standing at 8,360, higher than the index’s close of 8,343.7. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index stood at 23,270, lower than its last close of 23,345.05. China is scheduled to release a slate of economic data for April, including housing prices and industrial production. Thailand is set to report its first-quarter GDP later in the day. The Reserve Bank of Australia will also kickstart its two-day meeting. On Friday, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating by one level from Aaa to Aa1, citing mounting challenges in funding the federal budget deficit and the increasing cost of refinancing debt in a high-interest-rate environment. With this downgrade, Moody’s has joined the ranks of other major rating agencies. S&P made the first move in 2011, and Fitch followed suit in 2023, both reducing the U.S. rating to AA+. Moody’s latest rating downgrade on its own may not cause a big sell-off in U.S. stock and bond markets as seen from the 2011 and 2023 rating downgrades, Vasu Menon, OCBC’s managing director of the investment strategy team said in a note. “It does however reinforce concerns about the growing U.S. budget deficit and debt, but these are not new and have been discussed extensively for the past few months, and even years,” he noted. U.S. stock futures declined after the S&P 500 posted a four-day rally on the back of U.S. and China’s temporary tariff cuts and encouraging inflation reports. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 292 points points, or 0.7%. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.7%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.8%. Overnight stateside on Friday the three major averages closed mixed. The S&P 500 rose for a fifth session and posted a sharp weekly gain, as investors looked past the release of disappointing consumer sentiment data and persisting inflation worry. The broad market index climbed 0.70% to end at 5,958.38, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.52% to close at 19,211.10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 331.99 points, or 0.78%, settling at 42,654.74. Friday’s advance put the 30-stock benchmark into positive territory for 2025. — CNBC’s Brian Evans, Pia Singh and Tanaya Macheel contributed to this report. Source link #RBA #China #housing #sales #China #industrial Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

SGA, Thunder Eliminate Jokic, Nuggets in G7 as NBA Fans Hype WCF Matchup vs. Wolves – Bleacher Report SGA, Thunder Eliminate Jokic, Nuggets in G7 as NBA Fans Hype WCF Matchup vs. Wolves – Bleacher Report SGA, Thunder Eliminate Jokic, Nuggets in G7 as NBA Fans Hype WCF Matchup vs. Wolves Bleacher ReportThunder bludgeon Nuggets in Game 7 blowout ESPNNBA playoffs results and takeaways: How Thunder wore down Nuggets in Game 7 The New York TimesNightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from May 18 NBANuggets-Thunder Game 7 predictions! Who’s advancing to the West finals? And will Sunday’s winner go all the way? Yahoo Sports Source link #SGA #Thunder #Eliminate #Jokic #Nuggets #NBA #Fans #Hype #WCF #Matchup #Wolves #Bleacher #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Teams brace themselves for tricky NRL Origin ******* Teams brace themselves for tricky NRL Origin ******* The NRL will be without its State of Origin stars in round 12, and there are several questions that must be answered by those on the field and not in camp. Source link #Teams #brace #tricky #NRL #Origin #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2 dead, more than a dozen injured after ******** navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge 2 dead, more than a dozen injured after ******** navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge 2 dead, more than a dozen injured after ******** navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge Source link #dead #dozen #injured #******** #navy #ship #crashes #Brooklyn #Bridge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Jersey Transit reaches tentative deal with engineers union that could end strike – CNN New Jersey Transit reaches tentative deal with engineers union that could end strike – CNN New Jersey Transit reaches tentative deal with engineers union that could end strike CNNNJ Transit strike ending: trains on track for Monday commute Bergen RecordNJ Transit strike comes to an end with agreement between union and managers NBC NewsEngineers union says tentative deal reached with NJ Transit, trains to resume Monday News 12 – New JerseyNJ Transit Strike Brings a State of Constant Motion to a Halt The New York Times Source link #Jersey #Transit #reaches #tentative #deal #engineers #union #strike #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

State budget return to surplus slides $1b in six months State budget return to surplus slides $1b in six months A state’s long-awaited return to surplus has taken a $1 billion hit as it walks a tightrope between cost-of-living relief and paying down mounting debt. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes will reveal a forecast $600 million operating surplus in 2025/26 in Tuesday’s Victorian budget. That is $1 billion smaller than was predicted less than six months ago. Victoria has not posted a positive net operating result – which is day-to-day government sector running costs minus revenue and excludes spending on infrastructure projects – since the COVID-19 pandemic. Its operating surpluses are then expected to be $1.9 billion in 2026/27 and $2.4 billion in 2027/28, higher than forecast in the state’s mid-year budget update. Returning to an operating surplus was one of the steps laid out in the government’s fiscal strategy following successive lockdowns and cost blowouts on projects such as the North East Link and West Gate Tunnel. Ms Symes said the surplus was “just the beginning”. “From here, net debt will continue to fall as a share of the economy, and we will see continued surpluses in the years to come,” she said. Victoria’s net debt is expected to hit $187.3 billion by mid-2028, based on the mid-year budget update. By that point, Victorians are predicted to be paying $25 million a day in interest on borrowings, leaving less money to spend on critical services and infrastructure such as hospitals, roads and schools. Net debt as a share of the economy is projected to peak in 2026/27 and fall after that, with the government confident it can continue to roll out more cost-of-living measures and reduce borrowings. “Victorians want a responsible budget that sets up our state for the future, and they want real help to ease the cost of living right now,” Premier Jacinta Allan said. Free public transport for children under 18 and statewide free public transport for seniors on weekends are among the budget sweeteners unveiled so far. Source link #State #budget #return #surplus #slides #months Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia’s Huang set to showcase latest AI tech at Taiwan’s Computex Nvidia’s Huang set to showcase latest AI tech at Taiwan’s Computex By Max A. Cherney TAIPEI (Reuters) -Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is set to open the Computex trade show in Taiwan on Monday, where he is expected to discuss the company’s advancements in artificial intelligence server systems, cloud computing products and robotics. Huang’s 90-minute presentation will start at 11:00 a.m. (0300 GMT) at the Taipei Music Hall. Once primarily focused on the PC industry, the Santa Clara, California-based company has used its presence at Computex to launch new graphics cards for video games. Earlier this year, Nvidia unveiled a new line of graphics chips at the CES show in Las Vegas. But Nvidia has grown beyond its roots as a video game graphics chip maker into the dominant producer of chips that have powered the AI frenzy that has gripped the tech industry since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022. Nvidia has been designing central processing units (CPUs) that would run Microsoft‘s Windows operating system and use technology from Arm Holdings, Reuters has previously reported. At Computex last year, Huang sparked “Jensanity” in Taiwan, as the public and media breathlessly followed the CEO, who was mobbed by attendees at the trade show. During the company’s annual developer conference in March, Huang outlined how Nvidia would position itself to address the shift in computing needs from building large AI models to running applications based on them. In a more than two-hour speech, Huang unveiled several new generations of AI chips, including the Blackwell Ultra, which will be available later this year. The company’s Rubin chips will be followed by Feynman processors, which are set to arrive in 2028. Nvidia also launched a desktop version of its AI chips, called DGX Spark, targeting AI researchers. Computex, which will run from May 20 to 23, is expected to have 1,400 exhibitors. It will be the first major gathering of computer and chip executives in Asia since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs to push companies to increase production in the U.S. (Reporting by Max A. Cherney in Taipei; Editing by Jacqueline Wong) Source link #Nvidias #Huang #set #showcase #latest #tech #Taiwans #Computex Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PGA Championship Final Round live updates: Scottie Scheffler, after nearly blowing lead, rallies for dominant win – Yahoo Sports PGA Championship Final Round live updates: Scottie Scheffler, after nearly blowing lead, rallies for dominant win – Yahoo Sports PGA Championship Final Round live updates: Scottie Scheffler, after nearly blowing lead, rallies for dominant win Yahoo SportsScheffler wins PGA for third major as Rahm falters ESPNScottie Scheffler’s emotional celebration winning the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow USA TodayPGA Championship Final Round leaderboard, live updates: Jon Rahm is making a move on Scottie Scheffler Yahoo Sports2025 PGA Championship Sunday TV coverage: How to watch Round 4 GOLF.com Source link #PGA #Championship #Final #live #updates #Scottie #Scheffler #blowing #lead #rallies #dominant #win #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*** driverless cars unlikely until 2027 *** driverless cars unlikely until 2027 BBC The specially adapted Uber taxi on the streets of London Uber has said it is “ready to go” now with driverless taxis in the *** – but the government has put back the date it expects to approve fully self-driving vehicles. The previous administration said fully autonomous cars were “set to be on roads by 2026”, but the new government says it is now more likely to happen in the second half of 2027. While limited self-driving technology is already permitted on *** roads, a human driver must be at the wheel and responsible for the vehicle, even if automated technology is being used. With some companies trialling more advanced tech on British streets, I took an automated car ride across central London in a car using a system developed by *** AI firm Wayve. “We’re ready to launch robotaxis in the *** as soon as the regulatory environment is ready for us,” said Andrew Macdonald, senior vice president of mobility at Uber, who joined me for the ride. The ride-hailing firm is working with 18 automated car tech companies including Wayve. It is one of several companies which already offers robotaxis in the US. They are also on the roads in China, the UAE and Singapore. But Mr Macdonald disagreed that the *** was behind the rest of the world, arguing that the US and China were ahead largely because that is where the majority of the tech had been developed. “We are working quickly and will implement self-driving vehicle legislation in the second half of 2027”, the Department for Transport said in a statement. “We are also exploring options for short-term trials and pilots to create the right conditions for a thriving self-driving sector,” it added. ‘Hands-off’ experience In the US, Mr Macdonald said robotaxis typically operate for 20 hours per day, seven days per week. Even though there is no driver to pay, Uber says the fare is currently the same as a ride with a human behind the wheel. The option to take one appears on the app if one is available, and customers can opt in or out. That’s partly because, aside from the regulatory environment, another potential barrier to their uptake is the public’s reticence about travelling in a self-driving vehicle. A poll by YouGov in 2024 suggested that 37% of Brits would feel “very unsafe” travelling in a car without a driver. But Mr Macdonald insisted new customers’ initial nervousness was short-lived and the experience soon “becomes the new normal”. That was certainly my experience during our ride. Future pilots of self-driving cars in the *** will allow for an entirely “hands-free” – and human-free – experience behind the wheel I was in a Ford Mach-e, fitted with Wayve’s autonomous driving sensors and software. It uses a radar and seven cameras. In the boot there’s is a computer which is running the AI-driven software that processes all that sensor data in real time and controls the car’s responses. The automated tech handled every scenario without a hitch, including pedestrians in the road, parked cars, heavy traffic, temporary traffic lights and delivery bikes. George, our safety driver, did not touch the controls once and a big red button, which shuts off the automated system immediately, was not deployed. If anything the robo-ride was a far more patient city driver than I am – and has no voice, making it a lot less chatty. Whether autonomous vehicles are more or less safe than human-driven ones is still being investigated. But numerous studies suggest that automated vehicles are less accident-prone than human drivers, based on US data. But there have been a number of incidents involving robotaxis in the countries where they operate, ranging from road accidents to passengers being locked in. In January, a man in Arizona, in the US, documented how his robotaxi drove round in circles in an airport carpark, with him trapped in the vehicle, unable to stop the car or get help. General Motors paused its driverless taxi service Cruise in San Francisco in 2023 because of safety concerns. “The reality is that one accident is too many,” said Uber’s Mr Macdonald. “That said, with EV (electric vehicles), human drivers… we operate in the real world and stuff happens.” In the *** there are also practical questions around insurance, ownership and liability when a self-driving vehicle is involved in an accident. Mr Macdonald said they were all still being worked out. Andrew Macdonald, of Uber, and the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman in the robotaxi Tom Leggett, vehicle technology manager at Thatcham Research – an independent car safety centre – said robotaxis would have to be “safety-led” in the ***. “Secondly, they will have to make sure the data is available to those who need it – insurers and those investigating incidents when they occur.” The government says self-driving vehicles have the potential “to build an industry worth £42bn and provide 38,000 jobs by 2035.” But of course they are source of concern for people who earn a living driving. Andy Prendergast, GMB national secretary, said the “significant social implications” driverless cars and taxis could have – such as potential less work or unemployment – for workers and the public must be fully considered. Uber’s Mr Macdonald meanwhile believes automated vehicles will transform the way many people travel in the near future. “I’ve got young kids,” he said. “Do I think my daughters will necessarily get their drivers licences when they turn 16?” [the legal age in his home country, Canada]. “No – I think the world is changing a lot.” Additional reporting by Liv McMahon Source link #driverless #cars Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The world’s most dangerous country for trade unionists The world’s most dangerous country for trade unionists Gideon Long Business reporter Reporting fromCali, ColombiaBBC The bullet holes are clearly visible in the windscreen of Jesús Cometa’s vehicle after the attempt on his life In July last year, Jesús Cometa was shot at as he was driving through the Cauca Valley in southwest Colombia. Gunmen on motorbikes pulled up alongside his car and sprayed it with bullets. Mr Cometa escaped uninjured but his bodyguard was hit. “He still has a bullet lodged in his chest,” he says. Mr Cometa is one of thousands of trade unionists who have been attacked in recent years in Colombia which, by some measurements, is the most dangerous place in the world for organised labour. The Cauca Valley is home to the country’s sugar industry, and he is a local representative of Sintrainagro, Colombia’s largest agricultural trade union. “When you take on these roles in the union, you lose your social life,” Mr Cometa says. “You can’t just go and hang out in a crowded bar, or on a street corner, because you never know when you might be targeted. “Your family suffers too because they know that they’re also targets.” This is a problem with a long history. In his ground-breaking novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Colombia’s Nobel Prize-winning writer Gabriel García Márquez famously highlighted the massacre of workers on banana plantations in the country in the 1920s. The Labour Ministry says that since the early 1970s, well over 3,000 trade unionists have been murdered in Colombia. And even though the nation is more peaceful than it once was, the attacks continue. “For many years now already, unfortunately, Colombia is the deadliest country in the world for trade unionists and for trade union work,” says Luc Triangle, general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), a global umbrella organization based in Brussels. Every year the ITUC publishes a survey of the atrocities carried out against trade unionists around the world. Its most recent edition covers the year to the end of March 2024. It found that in those 12 months, 22 trade unionists were killed for their activism around the world. Eleven of them were murdered in Colombia. “Generally, these are targeted murders,” Mr Triangle says. “They know what they are doing. They know who they want to *******. “It’s not targeting the big bosses of the trade unions or the leaders. They are targeting in small villages people that are doing active trade union work. “Between 2020 and 2023, we recorded 45 murders in Colombia. In 2022, 29 murders. It’s less violent than it once was, but it’s still very violent, certainly if you compare it with other countries.” Despite the risk to their person safety, union members still hold protests in Colombia Why is this happening? Fabio Arias, the head of Colombia’s largest trade union federation, the CUT, says it is all part of Colombia’s long and complex civil conflict, which pitted left-wing rebel groups against right-wing paramilitaries, drug traffickers and the Colombian state, and which still rumbles on in some parts of the country. “The trade union movement has always been linked to the parties of the left and unfortunately the many right-wing governments we’ve had in Colombia have always claimed that anyone who is a leftist is a guerrilla, a terrorist,” Mr Arias says. “And once you’ve established that, then people feel justified in attacking them.” He says the attacks on workers are also linked to Colombia’s ******** economies, notably the ******** trade and ******** mining. “If you look at where these attacks are happening, it’s in the departments of Cauca, Nariño, Putumayo, Arauca, Norte de Santander and Caquetá, because that’s where the biggest coca plantations are, and where the ******** mining is.” It is not clear who is carrying out these killings and who is ordering them. Some trade unionists blame the private sector, saying businesses, desperate to stifle any attempt by workers to organize, are paying armed groups to carry out these atrocities. They point to the fact that threats and attacks tend to spike at times when businesses and unions are in wage negotiations. But as many of the attacks go unpunished, it is difficult to know who exactly is to blame. “In the Cauca Valley there are so many different armed groups you never really know who’s behind the attacks, who’s carrying them out, who’s ordering them,” says Zenón Escobar, another sugar cane worker and local representative of Sintrainagro. The threats in the Cauca Valley are not limited to the sugar industry. “In 2007, I was in a van, and guys drew up next to us on a motorbike and asked for me, and then opened fire,” recalls Jimmy Núñez, the leader of a union that represents street traders in the regional capital Cali. “My colleague who was sitting next to me was killed, and my wife was injured. In 2010 they attacked me again, on the road between Cauca and Cali. “They opened fire on my car. In 2012 we were attacked in a shopping centre in Cali and one of us was killed. And in 2013 my family had to leave Cauca due to threats. “In this country social leaders and trade union leaders are killed every day.” The government says it is doing what it can to protect trade unionists. Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, heads a left-wing administration that is broadly sympathetic to the country’s workers. In 2023, it took a step towards redressing the past by formally recognizing the trade union movement – collectively, and for the first time – as a victim of Colombia’s conflict. That gives victims a greater chance of having their cases investigated. “We consider this as an important step to recognize the violence against trade unionists in Colombia, which was not the case before,” says Luc Triangle of the ITUC. Getty Images Luc Triangle says union organisers in Colombia are being specifically targeted He also says foreign companies with operations in Colombia must do more. “If I were the CEO of a multinational, I would question my activities in Colombia,” he says. “There is a huge responsibility for multinational companies. They cannot have a nice code of conduct, and at the same time remain silent when trade unionists are killed. “That’s not acceptable. Global companies and foreign investors in Colombia must step up.” Additional reporting by Immie Rhodes. Read more global business stories Source link #worlds #dangerous #country #trade #unionists Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Romanian liberal mayor Nicusor Dan wins tense race for presidency Romanian liberal mayor Nicusor Dan wins tense race for presidency Sarah Rainsford, Paul Kirby & Olimpia Zagnat In Bucharest and London Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images Nicusor Dan had to wait until late into the night before he could be certain of victory The liberal, pro-EU mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, has fought off a strong challenge from a Romanian right-wing nationalist to win the presidency after months of political turbulence. George Simion, the leader of the far-right AUR party, won a dramatic first-round victory earlier this month, riding a wave of anger from Romanians who had seen the presidential race annulled late last year because of claims of Russian interference. But it was the softly spoken Nicusor Dan who swept to victory, winning 55% of the vote in Romania, even though Simion was well ahead in the diaspora. “We need to build Romania together irrespective of who you voted for,” said Dan, once his victory was secure. More than 11.6 million Romanians voted in Sunday’s run-off, and Dan won the support of more than six million of them. The mathematician waited until after midnight on Sunday before he could be absolutely sure that the numbers were on his side and he could join his supporters in a park opposite City Hall in Bucharest. They went wild, chanting his name and cheering. At one point he was almost mobbed but this was a huge moment for the president-elect and for his supporters after months of political tension. “A community of Romanians who want a profound change in Romania won,” he said. Romanians are broadly unhappy with the dominance of mainstream parties and the turbulence in this European Union and Nato member state intensified earlier this month when the government collapsed because its candidate had failed to make the second round. While Nicusor Dan campaigned on fighting corruption and maintaining support for northern neighbour Ukraine, Simion attacked the EU and called for cutting aid to Kyiv. “Russia, don’t forget, Romania isn’t yours,” Dan’s supporters chanted. Getty Images Supporters of president-elect Nicusor Dan welcome him after his victory Even though exit polls had given him victory, they did not include the all-important diaspora vote and Simion clung to the belief that he could still win. “I won, I am the new president of Romania and I am giving back power to the Romanians,” he insisted initially. It was not until the early hours of Monday that he conceded victory on Facebook. His supporters were planning a protest hours later. During the election campaign Simion had stood side by side with Calin Georgescu, the far-right fringe figure who had stunned Romania with a first-round presidential victory at the end of last year, buoyed by an enormous TikTok campaign. The vote was annulled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference and Georgescu was barred from running again. Russia denied any involvement. Asked by the BBC on Sunday whether he was acting as Georgescu’s puppet, George Simion said: “The puppets are those who annulled the elections… I am a man of my people and my people voted for Calin Georgescu. “Do we like democracy only when the good guy has won? I don’t think this is an option.” He said he was a patriot and accused what he called the mainstream media of smearing him as a pro-Russian or fascist. George Simion says he is “a man of my people and represent change” The key to Simion’s success in the first round was his extraordinary win among diaspora voters in Western Europe, including in the ***. His supporters turned out in force again on Sunday, with partial results giving him 68.5% support in Spain, 66.8% in Italy and 67% in Germany. He also had the edge in the ***, where voters said they would have picked Calin Georgescu if authorities had not barred him from running. “We didn’t know anything about [Georgescu] but then I listened to what he was saying, and you can tell he’s a good Christian,” said 37-year-old Catalina Grancea. She had vowed to go back to Romania if Simion had won and her mother Maria said she too had voted for change: “Our children were forced to leave Romania because they couldn’t find any jobs there.” BBC/Olimpia Zagnat Catalina Grancea and her mother Maria had been impressed by Calin Georgescu However, Nicusor Dan’s voters came out in even ******* numbers both in Romania and abroad. In neighbouring Moldova 87% of Romanians backed the mayor of Bucharest. The presidents of both Moldova and Ukraine congratulated him on his victory. “Moldova and Romania stand together, supporting one another and working side by side for a peaceful, democratic, and European future for all our citizens,” said Maia Sandu. “For Ukraine, as a neighbour and friend, it is important to have Romania as a reliable partner,” said Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media that Romanians had turned out in massive numbers and had “chosen the promise of an open, prosperous Romania in a strong Europe”. Source link #Romanian #liberal #mayor #Nicusor #Dan #wins #tense #race #presidency Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kerr skips Wembley for Melbourne but future at Chelsea Kerr skips Wembley for Melbourne but future at Chelsea Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been assured of her continued future at Chelsea even as she continues her lengthy rehabilitation from a serious knee injury by working with Football Australia’s medical staff. Kerr hasn’t played for club or country for 16 months, since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp with Chelsea in January 2024. She was a shock sighting at Sunday’s A-League Women grand final at AAMI Park in Melbourne, sitting alongside the Matildas’ chief physiotherapist. It was the same day her Chelsea teammates were in a Women’s FA Cup final against Manchester United in London. Chelsea won 3-0 to complete a domestic treble achieved without their Australia star playing a minute. But afterwards coach Sonia Bompastor dismissed suggestions it might be time for the club and Kerr – who recently endured a difficult court case in London and earlier this month became a mother – to part ways. “I was really sad not to have the opportunity to have Sam with us in the squad this season,” said the Frenchwoman, who took over as coach just under a year ago. “I think she is a great player and we, the player and the club, need to find a way to have her back. She will feel like a new signing for me. “When we talk about going to these games at the end of the season and to fight for trophies, when you have Sam available or not available it can make a big difference as Sam is a scorer. “She was not here [at Wembley] physically, but she was with us mentally.” Kerr, whose American partner Kristie Mewis stayed in London with baby Jagger, sat with Matildas chief physiotherapist Matt Whalan, who is an ACL specialist, in a corporate seating area at AAMI Park on Sunday. Kerr returned to individual training in January and her recovery has now gone well beyond the usual length of time for an ACL tear. Most of Kerr’s rehabilitation has happened under the watch of Chelsea, rather than the Matildas’ staff or Football Australia (FA). But she came into Matildas camp in March and April, with Chelsea’s blessing, to work on her rehabilitation. Interim coach Tom Sermanni last week detailed how FA staff had worked with Chelsea on Kerr’s bid to return to play, “We are constantly in communication and we have a physio in London and he’s doing a significant amount of work, in conjunction with Chelsea, with Sam,” Sermanni said. “So we are regularly updated and keeping in touch.” The 31-year-old has scored 99 goals in 128 matches since making her Chelsea debut in January 2020, and was involved in this week’s photo shoot for the club’s 2025/26 kit. FA has been contacted for comment. Source link #Kerr #skips #Wembley #Melbourne #future #Chelsea Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Volusia County roofer arrested, accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his customers Volusia County roofer arrested, accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his customers A Volusia County roofer has been arrested and is facing four charges after being accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his customers. Andrew Ingram is connected to Busy Bee Roofing, a local roofing company. According to the Sheriff’s report, he was arrested late Saturday on warrants for allegedly defrauding a customer in Port Orange of a $21,000 deposit and a customer in Edgewater of $9,000. The customer reportedly asked for a refund due to frustration with Ingram’s ongoing excuses but investigators indicated that Ingram did not reply to the request. Records indicate that Ingram is currently facing charges related to an organized scheme to defraud exceeding $20,000, grand theft exceeding $20,000, grand theft ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, and obtaining property through fraudulent means amounting to less than $20,000, as documented in the records. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on X stating, “If you lost money to him, too, please call the VSO Financial Crimes Unit at 386-254-1537.” Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Source link #Volusia #County #roofer #arrested #accused #stealing #tens #thousands #dollars #customers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scheffler wins PGA for third major as Rahm falters – ESPN Scheffler wins PGA for third major as Rahm falters – ESPN Scheffler wins PGA for third major as Rahm falters ESPNScottie Scheffler pulls away to win PGA Championship for 3rd major title Chicago Sun-Times2025 PGA Championship Sunday TV coverage: How to watch Round 4 GOLF.comScottie Scheffler captures first PGA Championship and third major win CNNPGA Championship 2025: Final-round tee times, pairings at Quail Hollow NBC Sports Source link #Scheffler #wins #PGA #major #Rahm #falters #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers The government has announced new rules aiming to protect shoppers using buy now, pay later services, saying it wants to end the “wild west” of unregulated borrowing. Under the plans, lenders will have to carry out affordability checks to stop people taking on too much debt and shoppers will have faster access to refunds. The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) has surged recently, with 11 million people in the *** estimated to have used it in the last year, but there have been fears some are spending more than they can afford. Consumer groups welcomed the move and said many users did not realise they were taking on debt they might struggle to repay. Under BNPL, rather than paying the full amount of a purchase in one go, shoppers can spread payments into smaller amounts over a short ******* of time, usually only weeks or months. For some people this can be a convenient way of spreading the cost of shopping, but there are fears some consumers could be taking on too much debt. BNPL products are currently unregulated and Citizens Advice said the new measures were a “crucial step” towards better protection for shoppers. “For too long, people have been exposed to unaffordable debt from a BNPL sector that has operated in a regulatory grey area,” said Tom MacInnes, director of policy at Citizens Advice. “For some, this has had dire consequences. Many people are struggling to repay credit they can’t afford, falling behind on essential bills and often needing emergency support, like food bank vouchers.” Measures to tighten oversight of the sector have been discussed for years, and the previous government unveiled plans in 2023. Under the latest plans, due to take effect next year, the government says BNPL firms will have to follow consistent standards so shoppers know what they are signing up to, whether they can afford the purchase and how to get help if needed. It says this means “upfront” checks on affordability, faster access to refunds, and the right to complain to the Financial Ombudsman. Emma Reynolds, economic secretary to the Treasury, said BNPL had “transformed shopping for millions”, but had left consumers exposed and operated as a “wild west”. “These new rules will protect shoppers from debt traps and give the sector the certainty it needs to invest, grow, and create jobs,” she added. Last week, a comprehensive survey by the *** financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), found the number using BNPL had “risen significantly”, climbing by two million in the past three years. It said 40% of lone parents and 35% of women aged between 25 and 34 use BNPL products. Lisa Webb, consumer law expert at the Which? consumer association, said its research indicated “many users do not realise they are taking on debt or consider the prospect of missing payments”. A spokesman for Klarna, one of the biggest suppliers of BNPL services in the ***, said the company had supported regulation for the sector since 2020. “It’s good to see progress on regulation, and we look forward to working with the FCA on rules to protect consumers and encourage innovation,” he said. Source link #buy #pay #rules #aim #protect #shoppers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘It can’t all come from the manager’ – Martin Keown on how Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal can become winners ‘It can’t all come from the manager’ – Martin Keown on how Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal can become winners I wish I was a fly on the wall in the Arsenal dressing room at half-time on Sunday because I think a lot of the difference between their first and second-half performance was down to the kind of motivation from the manager that I am talking about. It was the same at Anfield last week, when they were 2-0 down to Liverpool at the break and Arteta told them he was not accepting that level of performance. They were not behind against Newcastle this time but they could have been, and he deserves some credit for how they turned things around again. Like Wenger, Arteta has got his lieutenants – the players he can rely on – and Declan Rice stepped up again on Sunday. You could tell he was short of full fitness because he was blowing a bit but Arsenal needed him, and he delivered. There was a bit of a cup final feel about the game because Champions League qualification was riding on it for both teams and of course there was an edge to it, with Newcastle beating Arsenal three times this season already. They needed to be put to bed, really, and Arsenal did that in the second half – even if the game still had quite a tense ending. I don’t think Arsenal fans were exactly celebrating second place at the final whistle but it is still quite an achievement for them to get back into the Champions League for a third straight season, after they were away for six years. When you consider where Arsenal were when Arteta took over in 2019, I think he has done an amazing job. Injuries have massively impacted them this season, but it still feels like we have got our Arsenal back – they are on the right path, and the trophies he craves will follow. Martin Keown was speaking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan. Source link #manager #Martin #Keown #Mikel #Artetas #Arsenal #winners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scheffler wins PGA Championship for third major title Scheffler wins PGA Championship for third major title World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship by five shots to secure a third career major after Jon Rahm imploded down the stretch at Quail Hollow. Source link #Scheffler #wins #PGA #Championship #major #title Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]