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‘He is real deal’: Pros react to Michael Morales’ quick knockout in UFC Vegas 106 headliner – MMA Fighting ‘He is real deal’: Pros react to Michael Morales’ quick knockout in UFC Vegas 106 headliner – MMA Fighting ‘He is real deal’: Pros react to Michael Morales’ quick knockout in UFC Vegas 106 headliner MMA FightingUFC Fight Night: Does Burns’ have a best path to ending Morales’ unbeaten run? ESPNUFC Vegas 106: Michael Morales continues ascent with 1st-round TKO of Gilbert Burns Yahoo SportsUFC Fight Night Results: Burns vs. Morales MMA FightingMichael Morales | Ready For A Showcase In The Spotlight UFC.com Source link #real #deal #Pros #react #Michael #Morales #quick #knockout #UFC #Vegas #headliner #MMA #Fighting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wealthy shoppers spend on jewelry only if it’s the right brand Wealthy shoppers spend on jewelry only if it’s the right brand A shopper passes a jewelry display in the window of a Van Cleef & Arpels luxury goods store, operated by Cie. Richemont SA, on via Montenapoleone in Milan, Italy. Bloomberg | Getty Images With a diamond encrusted ring here and a rare gemstone necklace there, the world’s wealthiest are continuing to adorn themselves with the finest jewelry even as broader luxury shoppers pull back. But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another. As the super rich grow even more selective, increasingly only the best will do. That spells positive news for Swiss luxury group Richemont, which boasts some of the luxury jewelry market’s most sought-after brands, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and Cartier. “Richemont’s jewelry brands are really at the top of consumer desirability,” Luca Solca, sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe.” “There’s no debate. Despite the efforts by LVMH to challenge this leadership, I think that other brands are clearly behind.” Richemont on Friday reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter sales, led by 11% growth within its Jewellery Maisons division. For the full year, jewelry was also the group’s strongest segment, growing 8%. The results round off a results season in which major luxury names from LVHM to Kering and Burberry reported a slowdown in sales in the quarter to March, dashing earlier hopes of a turnaround in the embattled sector. Sales within LVMH’s watch and jewelry division, specifically, were flat year-on-year in the first quarter, having declined 2% on an organic basis in 2024 amid softer demand for key brands such as Tiffany & Co, Bvlgari, TAG Heuer and Hublot. “We are gaining market share in jewelry, from branded and non-branded companies,” Richemont’s chairman Johann Rupert said during an earnings call Friday. Watches fall out of fashion Despite the continued allure of its jewelry brands, however, Richemont is not entirely immune to wider sectoral headwinds. The performance of its Specialist Watchmakers division, which features Piaget and Roger Dubuis, paints a more nuanced picture. Richemont’s watch sales fell 13% in 2024, led primarily by weakness in China. That rate of decline eased only slightly in the second half of the year, thanks to recovering strength in the Americas. “The global watch market experienced a slowdown affecting volumes. This was led by demand weakness in China, with greater resilience of high-end price segments,” the company said in its report. Everybody and their dog has bought a watch out of Covid-19 and that will take a while to digest. Luca Solca sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein Clouding the picture further, many other premium Swiss watchmakers including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, are privately owned, making their performance difficult to decipher. Macroeconomics aside, however, Bernstein’s Solca said the fundamental nature of the luxury watch market — where products are typically positioned as long-term, if not lifetime, purchases — inevitably makes it slow to rebound. “Everybody and their dog has bought a watch out of Covid-19 and that will take a while to digest. So I expect watches to be on the backfoot for a while longer,” he said. “People buy jewelry more frequently, and jewelry has become also cheaper relative to handbags last year, hence the better dynamic in that category.” Possible headwinds The growth of the high-end jewelry market versus other haute couture staples such as fashion and leather goods could stand Richemont in good stead amid resurging global trade headwinds. Richemont’s Rupert said Friday that the company would not take price increases that it cannot sustain, contrasting warnings of prices rises from other luxury and jewelry players. Cartier, a unit of Cie. Richemont SA, luxury watches sit on display in a store front. Bloomberg | Getty Images “The business is increasingly reliant on its jewellery arm and will hope the strength of its brands in this area will sustain it,” Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said in a note Friday. Nevertheless, analysts warn that the company may yet face challenges that threaten market dominance. “Richemont continues to face several significant headwinds including the strength of the Swiss franc against the dollar, higher gold prices and the impact of tariffs,” Mould added. Source link #Wealthy #shoppers #spend #jewelry #brand Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile to Lose Support After Only a Year Call of Duty Warzone Mobile to Lose Support After Only a Year Activision is halting updates for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. The game will be removed from app stores May 19, just a year after launch. Source link #Call #Duty #Warzone #Mobile #Lose #Support #Year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says he will speak to Putin and Zelensky on Monday and push for ceasefire – Axios Trump says he will speak to Putin and Zelensky on Monday and push for ceasefire – Axios Trump says he will speak to Putin and Zelensky on Monday and push for ceasefire AxiosTrump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey ReutersTrump to talk to Putin on Monday about Ukraine ceasefire proposal and trade The GuardianTrump says he will call Putin, Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine ‘bloodbath’ Al JazeeraTrump and Putin Say They Will Discuss Ukraine Peace Proposals on Monday The New York Times Source link #Trump #speak #Putin #Zelensky #Monday #push #ceasefire #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Forrest-backed Wyloo takes on challenge to fund, build rare earths mine in the Gascoyne Forrest-backed Wyloo takes on challenge to fund, build rare earths mine in the Gascoyne The Forrest family’s Wyloo Metals will take the reins of an under-construction WA rare earths project in a full launch into a commodity attracting huge political interest. Source link #Forrestbacked #Wyloo #takes #challenge #fund #build #rare #earths #Gascoyne Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Anadarko Middle School teacher charged with lewd acts to a child under 16 Anadarko Middle School teacher charged with lewd acts to a child under 16 ANADARKO, Okla. (KFOR) — Another Oklahoma teacher has been accused of being inappropriate with a student. Jacqueline Stone, now a former 7th-grade math teacher at Anadarko Middle School, was arrested and charged with nine counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16. New court documents show the 7th-grade middle school teacher engaged in ******* acts with a 13-year-old for several months. Among the accusations listed, there was forcible kissing, touching, and forcing the student to touch her. Former Oklahoma teacher arrested on child exploitation charges Leaders with Anadarko Public Schools sent News 4 the following statement: On April 16, 2025 parents of an Anadarko Public Schools’ student made school officials aware of what they felt were inappropriate actions between a teacher and their middle school aged child. Upon our review of the information provided by the parents, the district immediately placed the teacher on administrative leave and contacted the Anadarko Police Department as well as the Department of Human Services. Jacqueline Stone taught 7th grade Math at Anadarko Middle School and is no longer a teacher in our district. Anadarko Public Schools has cooperated fully with the Anadarko Police Department in assisting them with their investigation as our number one goal is to always protect the children that have been entrusted to us by their parents. Anadarko Public Schools On top of that, Stone is now one of seven teachers that the State Department of Education has banned from teaching for life. It is all part of a new agency policy. State Superintendent Ryan Walters says teachers who are banned are placed into a national database to notify other states and school systems. Stone has pleaded not guilty and was released from jail on a $45,000 bond. Her next court hearing is set to take place in August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KFOR.com Oklahoma City. Source link #Anadarko #Middle #School #teacher #charged #lewd #acts #child Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Justin and Hailey Bieber Step Out Separately Amid News of Financial Woes – TMZ Justin and Hailey Bieber Step Out Separately Amid News of Financial Woes – TMZ Justin and Hailey Bieber Step Out Separately Amid News of Financial Woes TMZJustin Bieber takes a day away from Hailey as rumors of marital issues once again ramp up MARCAJustin and Hailey Bieber spending time apart amid buzz about financial strain Times of IndiaJustin and Hailey Bieber reportedly living apart amid marriage troubles The Express TribuneJustin Bieber Responds to Split Rumors Involving Hailey Bieber los40.us Source link #Justin #Hailey #Bieber #Step #Separately #News #Financial #Woes #TMZ Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

All-round fun camera gets even better All-round fun camera gets even better It is no mean feat to make a camera that can capture a 360-degree views, so it’s not unsurprising it has taken a while to get things right. Regular readers will remember I was impressed with the Insta360 X4 when I road-tested it earlier this year but issues like poor low-light performance, fragile lenses, and time-consuming editing still left some users frustrated. Camera IconThe new Insta360 X5, front and back. Credit: Insta360 One of the main problems is 360-degree cameras use two ultra wide-angle lenses to capture every angle at the same time, and processing all that data needs a serious amount of computing power. Insta360 has addressed those issues with the new X5, which has just been released. A company spokesperson says the X5’s new triple AI chip system works like a relay race and boosts the overall performance by 14 per cent. “Two pro imaging chips handle the first stage of image processing, reducing noise and boosting brightness right from the source. Then, a dedicated 5nm AI chip takes over, refining that data with deep-learning algorithms to enhance texture, detail, and colour. Each chip has a specialised job, and together, they create visuals that are brighter, clearer, and more lifelike — especially in the dark,” the spokesperson says. What’s new? Two new 1/1.28-inch sensors and a triple AI chip deliver a significant improvement in image quality with better clarity and detail — particularly when shooting in low light. A new InstaFrame mode, which simultaneously captures 360-degree and flat video, offers users a ready-to-share flat video with a choice of fixed perspectives or an auto-follow option that keeps you in the frame while also recording a 360-degree video. The innovative Active HDR Video feature has been upgraded so it can capture better details and colours in both highlights and shadows at 5.7K at 60fps. Insta360 has designed a new lens replacement kit that allows users to easily replace a damaged lens. It’s still highly recommended to attach a lens guard (like a UV filter which many of us fit to our regular camera lenses) — but now, if the worst happens, they are easily replaced with the new lens kit. A new built-in wind guard with a multi-layered wind mesh and an upgraded algorithm combine to offer clearer audio in high-wind situations — and the X5 has improved IP68 waterproofing that allows users to take it down to 15m without a dive housing. Camera IconWith the invisible selfie stick feature, you can create drone-like vision. Credit: Insta360Using the X5 The narrow rectangular camera is unlike any other camera in the action camera category in both looks and ability. It’s about the size of a Mars bar with two dome-like lenses on either side that enable it to capture amazing 360-degree vision via the twin lenses and sensors. It has a bright touchscreen on one side with intuitive access to tap and change settings and shooting modes. The X5 has a six-axis gyroscope with horizon lock for smooth and steady shots and a new twist-to-shoot feature that enables shooting by twisting the selfie stick back and forth. You can also activate the shooting mode by voice, gesture, or a wireless remote. The camera can, like other action cameras, be attached to just about anything and capture high-quality stills and video of your daring deeds. The X5 is ideal for solo travellers and creators because you can shoot and choose your angles later. The invisible selfie stick effect enables you to capture otherwise impossible third-person or drone-like shots. The new InstaFrame mode makes it all much easier to capture and share your vision than ever before. Simply hit record and the X5 produces two files. The first is an instantly shareable flat video with no editing or reframing needed. You have the choice of a fixed view that follows a constant direction, or a selfie view that keeps you in frame throughout. And because the X5 captures 360-degree vision at the same time, there is no wondering “did I frame that right?” or fears of missing an epic moment. Camera IconWith the invisible selfie stick feature, you don’t need anyone’s help to create a third person’s view. Credit: Insta360Post-capture tools The Insta360 app is a sophisticated yet user-friendly app for editing your 360-degree content, and to coincide with the X5’s launch, it has undergone a revamp with a sleeker user interface and new tools that make editing easier than ever. A one-tap dewarp button removes fish-eye distortion for natural-looking footage, and there’s a new option for one-tap export with no editing or reframing. This is in addition to existing features such as Quick Edit and AI Edit for semi-automatic and automatic editing, and Shot Lab with 40-plus AI templates, as well as a full manual editing suite. More advanced editing can be done with Insta360 Studio which, like the mobile app, is free. The X5 is compatible with Insta360+, a cloud service offering auto file backup, instant sharing of 360-degree footage, cloud editing, and export. The verdict When I tested the Insta360 X4 I said I loved it, and the X5 is even better! It’s a fun camera to use and it allows you to capture some amazing vision. The unusual points of view and special effects you can capture with it are only limited by your imagination. It is easy to use, and the 360-degree capture “shoot first and frame later” means you don’t miss a thing. It feels well made and able to stand up to the rigours expected of an action camera — especially now you can change the lenses if they get damaged. It is definitely a cool and fun addition to any camera tool kit. Camera IconThe new Insta360 X5. Credit: Insta360fact fileCamera IconThe Insta360 X5 has many amazing features including the Tiny Planet effect used here at the Rookwood Street Jetty in Mount Pleasant. Credit: Mogens Johansen/The West *********** In 360-degree mode, the X5 can capture up to 8K video at 30/25 and 24fps, and in single-lens mode, up to 4K at 60/50/30 and 24fps. The 2400mAh battery supports up to 185 minutes of recording in 5.7K when using the power-saving endurance mode. It can fast-charge from 0-80 per cent in just 20 minutes. You can find out more about the full list of specs at Insta360.com. The X5 camera with USB-C charging cable, a protective pouch and lens cloth costs $930. The Essentials Bundle, which includes an extra battery, a utility fast-charge case, 114cm invisible selfie stick, standard lens guards, lens cap, and carry case, costs $1110. There are several other bundles with mounts and accessories that are specifically designed for various activities. Winner winner, chicken dinnerCamera IconWin this Insta360 X5 and accessories tested by Mogens Johansen. Credit: Mogens Johansen/The West *********** You can win the Insta360 X5 kit tested by Mogens Johansen by subscribing to our eTravel newsletter, which has fresh new stories and comes to your inbox each Wednesday. To receive eTravel, go to cloud.mail.wanews.com.au/thewest_newsletter and click Yes under West Travel Club to opt in. The kit, valued at more than $1100, includes the Insta360 X5, carry case and a range of accessories including two invisible selfie sticks (one extends to 114cm, the other to 2.4m), a suction cup mount, premium protective lens guards and lens cap, and an extra battery. Source link #Allround #fun #camera Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wealthy shoppers spend on jewelry only if it’s the right brand Wealthy shoppers spend on jewelry only if it’s the right brand A shopper passes a jewelry display in the window of a Van Cleef & Arpels luxury goods store, operated by Cie. Richemont SA, on via Montenapoleone in Milan, Italy. Bloomberg | Getty Images With a diamond encrusted ring here and a rare gemstone necklace there, the world’s wealthiest are continuing to adorn themselves with the finest jewelry even as broader luxury shoppers pull back. But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another. As the super rich grow even more selective, increasingly only the best will do. That spells positive news for Swiss luxury group Richemont, which boasts some of the luxury jewelry market’s most sought-after brands, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and Cartier. “Richemont’s jewelry brands are really at the top of consumer desirability,” Luca Solca, sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe.” “There’s no debate. Despite the efforts by LVMH to challenge this leadership, I think that other brands are clearly behind.” Richemont on Friday reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter sales, led by 11% growth within its Jewellery Maisons division. For the full year, jewelry was also the group’s strongest segment, growing 8%. The results round off a results season in which major luxury names from LVHM to Kering and Burberry reported a slowdown in sales in the quarter to March, dashing earlier hopes of a turnaround in the embattled sector. Sales within LVMH’s watch and jewelry division, specifically, were flat year-on-year in the first quarter, having declined 2% on an organic basis in 2024 amid softer demand for key brands such as Tiffany & Co, Bvlgari, TAG Heuer and Hublot. “We are gaining market share in jewelry, from branded and non-branded companies,” Richemont’s chairman Johann Rupert said during an earnings call Friday. Watches fall out of fashion Despite the continued allure of its jewelry brands, however, Richemont is not entirely immune to wider sectoral headwinds. The performance of its Specialist Watchmakers division, which features Piaget and Roger Dubuis, paints a more nuanced picture. Richemont’s watch sales fell 13% in 2024, led primarily by weakness in China. That rate of decline eased only slightly in the second half of the year, thanks to recovering strength in the Americas. “The global watch market experienced a slowdown affecting volumes. This was led by demand weakness in China, with greater resilience of high-end price segments,” the company said in its report. Everybody and their dog has bought a watch out of Covid-19 and that will take a while to digest. Luca Solca sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein Clouding the picture further, many other premium Swiss watchmakers including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, are privately owned, making their performance difficult to decipher. Macroeconomics aside, however, Bernstein’s Solca said the fundamental nature of the luxury watch market — where products are typically positioned as long-term, if not lifetime, purchases — inevitably makes it slow to rebound. “Everybody and their dog has bought a watch out of Covid-19 and that will take a while to digest. So I expect watches to be on the backfoot for a while longer,” he said. “People buy jewelry more frequently, and jewelry has become also cheaper relative to handbags last year, hence the better dynamic in that category.” Possible headwinds The growth of the high-end jewelry market versus other haute couture staples such as fashion and leather goods could stand Richemont in good stead amid resurging global trade headwinds. Richemont’s Rupert said Friday that the company would not take price increases that it cannot sustain, contrasting warnings of prices rises from other luxury and jewelry players. Cartier, a unit of Cie. Richemont SA, luxury watches sit on display in a store front. Bloomberg | Getty Images “The business is increasingly reliant on its jewellery arm and will hope the strength of its brands in this area will sustain it,” Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said in a note Friday. Nevertheless, analysts warn that the company may yet face challenges that threaten market dominance. “Richemont continues to face several significant headwinds including the strength of the Swiss franc against the dollar, higher gold prices and the impact of tariffs,” Mould added. Source link #Wealthy #shoppers #spend #jewelry #brand Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wealthy shoppers spend on jewelry only if it’s the right brand Wealthy shoppers spend on jewelry only if it’s the right brand A shopper passes a jewelry display in the window of a Van Cleef & Arpels luxury goods store, operated by Cie. Richemont SA, on via Montenapoleone in Milan, Italy. Bloomberg | Getty Images With a diamond encrusted ring here and a rare gemstone necklace there, the world’s wealthiest are continuing to adorn themselves with the finest jewelry even as broader luxury shoppers pull back. But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another. As the super rich grow even more selective, increasingly only the best will do. That spells positive news for Swiss luxury group Richemont, which boasts some of the luxury jewelry market’s most sought-after brands, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and Cartier. “Richemont’s jewelry brands are really at the top of consumer desirability,” Luca Solca, sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe.” “There’s no debate. Despite the efforts by LVMH to challenge this leadership, I think that other brands are clearly behind.” Richemont on Friday reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter sales, led by 11% growth within its Jewellery Maisons division. For the full year, jewelry was also the group’s strongest segment, growing 8%. The results round off a results season in which major luxury names from LVHM to Kering and Burberry reported a slowdown in sales in the quarter to March, dashing earlier hopes of a turnaround in the embattled sector. Sales within LVMH’s watch and jewelry division, specifically, were flat year-on-year in the first quarter, having declined 2% on an organic basis in 2024 amid softer demand for key brands such as Tiffany & Co, Bvlgari, TAG Heuer and Hublot. “We are gaining market share in jewelry, from branded and non-branded companies,” Richemont’s chairman Johann Rupert said during an earnings call Friday. Watches fall out of fashion Despite the continued allure of its jewelry brands, however, Richemont is not entirely immune to wider sectoral headwinds. The performance of its Specialist Watchmakers division, which features Piaget and Roger Dubuis, paints a more nuanced picture. Richemont’s watch sales fell 13% in 2024, led primarily by weakness in China. That rate of decline eased only slightly in the second half of the year, thanks to recovering strength in the Americas. “The global watch market experienced a slowdown affecting volumes. This was led by demand weakness in China, with greater resilience of high-end price segments,” the company said in its report. Everybody and their dog has bought a watch out of Covid-19 and that will take a while to digest. Luca Solca sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein Clouding the picture further, many other premium Swiss watchmakers including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, are privately owned, making their performance difficult to decipher. Macroeconomics aside, however, Bernstein’s Solca said the fundamental nature of the luxury watch market — where products are typically positioned as long-term, if not lifetime, purchases — inevitably makes it slow to rebound. “Everybody and their dog has bought a watch out of Covid-19 and that will take a while to digest. So I expect watches to be on the backfoot for a while longer,” he said. “People buy jewelry more frequently, and jewelry has become also cheaper relative to handbags last year, hence the better dynamic in that category.” Possible headwinds The growth of the high-end jewelry market versus other haute couture staples such as fashion and leather goods could stand Richemont in good stead amid resurging global trade headwinds. Richemont’s Rupert said Friday that the company would not take price increases that it cannot sustain, contrasting warnings of prices rises from other luxury and jewelry players. Cartier, a unit of Cie. Richemont SA, luxury watches sit on display in a store front. Bloomberg | Getty Images “The business is increasingly reliant on its jewellery arm and will hope the strength of its brands in this area will sustain it,” Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said in a note Friday. Nevertheless, analysts warn that the company may yet face challenges that threaten market dominance. “Richemont continues to face several significant headwinds including the strength of the Swiss franc against the dollar, higher gold prices and the impact of tariffs,” Mould added. Source link #Wealthy #shoppers #spend #jewelry #brand Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Saturday Night Live’ Opens With “Fake” Donald Trump Defending Qatar’s “Gift” Of A Jumbo Jet — An Hour After The Real POTUS Did The Same ‘Saturday Night Live’ Opens With “Fake” Donald Trump Defending Qatar’s “Gift” Of A Jumbo Jet — An Hour After The Real POTUS Did The Same Saturday Night Live opened its Season 50 finale with the show’s Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) taking his seat in the audience and saying farewell until the fall. “After tonight, you won’t be seeing me here for a while,” said Johnson’s Trump. “Well, not the fake, fun version of me that makes you smile. The real one will still be omnipresent. You can’t escape me, right? I’m everywhere, even in your dreams, like the late, great Freddy Krueger.” More from Deadline Johnson was right: the real president has been posting on Truth Social throughout the evening, including an attack on ABC News for its report that he is planning to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar, to be used as Air Force One and later for his presidential library. That gift of a 747 was the subject of some of the quips earlier in the sketch, as Trump, speaking to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, relished in his deal-making trip to the Middle East and all the love and affection shown to him. “The Qataris gave me a $400 million plane, can you believe that? And people said that it was some sort of a bribe. Not true, not true. Because they haven’t asked for anything in return.” The crown prince chimed in, “Well, not yet.” Trump responded, “So it’s a pre-bribe. But now people are saying I should really be flying in an American plane. Ah, no thanks, sonny. Have you seen what is going on with our planes?” About an hour before SNL, the real Trump was insisting this evening that the plane was not a gift to him personally. In a Truth Social post, he again appeared to be threatening ABC News, which broke the story on Sunday. The real Trump wrote, “Everyone, including their lawyers, has been told that ABC must not say that Qatar is giving ME a FREE Boeing 747 Airplane, because they are not. Instead, and as Fake News ABC fully knows and understands, this highly respected country is donating the plane to the United States Air Force/ Defense Department, AND NOT TO ME. By so doing, they are saving our country, and the American Taxpayer, hundreds of millions of dollars. ABC Fake News is one of the WORST.” The Qatar gift has drawn criticism not just from Democrats, but from some Republicans and those who have otherwise defended the president. In his weeklong trip in the Middle East, Trump also showered praise on MBS, even though U.S. intelligence concluded that he approved the 2018 ******* of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist for The Washington Post. “I didn’t make this trip for myself,” SNL‘s Trump told MBS. “I want to make that clear. I did this for the American people, and in many ways myself, my personal enrichment. I did that too.” The sketch concluded with Johnson “breaking the fourth wall” by walking off the stage to the audience. Trump told MBS, “Gonna have to leave. You know what? Because it is the SNL season finale. Season 50 — worst one yet!” Sitting down with a group of women, he told them, “It’s nice here, with all the young pretty people. Look at her — wow. Sevens and more, sit on the floor, six and below to the bleachers you go.” He added, “That’s like a Gutfeld joke. Kind of rhymed, right?” Watch it above. Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source link #Saturday #Night #Live #Opens #Fake #Donald #Trump #Defending #Qatars #Gift #Jumbo #Jet #Hour #Real #POTUS Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Scarlett Johansson Sings “Piano Man” Parody With Heartfelt ‘SNL’ Twist to Close Out Season 50 – The Hollywood Reporter Scarlett Johansson Sings “Piano Man” Parody With Heartfelt ‘SNL’ Twist to Close Out Season 50 – The Hollywood Reporter Scarlett Johansson Sings “Piano Man” Parody With Heartfelt ‘SNL’ Twist to Close Out Season 50 The Hollywood Reporter‘Saturday Night Live’: Scarlett Johansson claims Sarah Sherman is ‘leaving,’ Mike Myers meets ‘Kanye,’ and more best moments YahooWho’s hosting ‘SNL’ Season 50 tonight? How to watch finale USA Today’SNL’ recap: Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny Entertainment WeeklyIs Saturday Night Live New Tonight, May 17? All About the Season 50 Finale NBC Source link #Scarlett #Johansson #Sings #Piano #Man #Parody #Heartfelt #SNL #Twist #Close #Season #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

State budget: what we do and don’t know so far State budget: what we do and don’t know so far WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW IS IN THE 2025/26 VICTORIAN BUDGET: * $727 million to “operationalise” the new Metro Tunnel, slated to open later in 2025 * An extra $98.7 million to run more train services on other lines * $2 billion to redevelop the Sunshine Station as part of building a rail line from Melbourne Airport to the CBD * $727 million to increase beds and hire more staff across the prison system * $61 million to slash stamp duty for off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses for another 12 months * $152.3 million to increase the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund * $15 million to deliver Get Active Kids Vouchers for another two years * $15.9 million to help more drought-hit farmers and communities over winter * $976 million for a “Better Roads Blitz” to fix potholes and upgrade road surfaces * $2.2 million over four years to expand free public transport for seniors on weekends * $318 million over four years to allow anyone under 18 to travel free on public transport WHAT WE DON’T KNOW: * How high is net debt projected to rise after it was forecast to hit $187.3 billion by mid-2028 * Will the budget still be forecast to get back in the ****** to the tune of $1.6 billion by 2025/26 * What will the projected wages bill be after Treasurer Jaclyn Symes flagged efforts to cut between 2000 and 3000 Victorian public servant jobs * How many lapsing government programs, worth a total of $21.3 billion, will have their funding renewed * Will the Emergency Service Volunteer Fund levy raise less than the $2.1 billion in forecast extra revenue before the government offered rebates to CFA and SES volunteers and some farmers * Will a revised completion date be listed for Melbourne Airport Rail after it was pushed back at least four years to 2033 because of a now-resolved dispute Source link #State #budget #dont Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poles are voting Sunday in a presidential election at a time of heightened security concerns stemming from the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine and growing worry that the U.S. commitment to Europe’s security could be weakening under President Donald Trump. The top two front-runners are Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, a liberal allied with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian with no prior political experience who is supported by the national conservative Law and Justice party. Recent opinion polls show Trzaskowski with around 30% support and Nawrocki in the mid-20s. A second round between the two is widely expected to take place on June 1. The election is also a test of the strength of other forces, including the far right. Sławomir Mentzen, a hard-right candidate who blends populist MAGA rhetoric with libertarian economics and a critical stance toward the European Union, has been polling in third place. Ten other candidates are also on the ballot. With such a crowded field and a requirement that a candidate receive more than 50% of the vote to win outright, a second round seemed all but inevitable. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. (0500GMT) and close at 9 p.m. (1900GMT). Exit polls will be released when voting ends, with results expected by Tuesday, possibly Monday. Polish authorities have reported attempts at foreign interference during the campaign, including denial-of-service attacks targeting parties in Tusk’s coalition on Friday and allegations by a state research institute that political ads on Facebook were funded from abroad. Although Poland’s prime minister and parliament hold primary authority over domestic policy, the presidency carries substantial power. The president serves as commander of the armed forces, plays a role in foreign and security policy, and can veto legislation. The conservative outgoing president, Andrzej Duda, has repeatedly used that power over more than the past year to hamper Tusk’s agenda, for example blocking ambassadorial nominations and using his veto power to resist reversing judicial and media changes made during Law and Justice’s time in power from 201 to late 2023. A Trzaskowski victory could be expected to end such a standoff. He has pledged to support reforms to the courts and public media, both of which critics say were politicized under Law and Justice. Tusk’s opponents say he has also politicized public media. Nawrocki, who leads a state historical institute, has positioned himself as a defender of conservative values and national sovereignty. Source link #Poles #vote #president #security #concerns #loom #large Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

White House communications director criticizes Moody's downgrade – USA Today White House communications director criticizes Moody's downgrade – USA Today White House communications director criticizes Moody’s downgrade USA TodayRepublicans split on US credit downgrade as party’s tax bill lingers ReutersMoody’s cuts U.S. credit rating on growing debt burden AxiosMoody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Below Triple-A The New York TimesHow Will Dow Jones Futures Open After U.S. Debt Rating Downgrade Hits QQQ; Broadcom, Meta Eye Buy Points Investor’s Business Daily Source link #White #House #communications #director #criticizes #Moody039s #downgrade #USA #Today Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Margaret River Pro put on hold as World Surf League organisers await ******* swell on Tuesday Margaret River Pro put on hold as World Surf League organisers await ******* swell on Tuesday Competition has been put on hold at the Margaret River Pro for two days as organisers await the arrival of big swell and more favourable winds mid-week. The championship tour event started Saturday when the 10-day window for competition opened with both men’s and women’s opening rounds completed in 4-6ft conditions at Main Break. But with smaller conditions on offer Sunday, and the prospect of 6-8ft swell on Tuesday and Wednesday, World Surf League officials opted to wait to resume. The next call will be made at 7am on Tuesday. “After we had a good look at the conditions, we decided to call the event off for the day,” WSL deputy commissioner Renato Hickel said. “The swell is declining and the Cape Naturaliste buoy had declined since 4.30 am this morning, and there is not much energy on the swell, really weak waves, 2-3ft max. “With the swell on offer for the remainder of the waiting *******, we decided to wait for the next swell, which looks like it’s going to be this coming Tuesday. “Potentially a really big powerful swell with the chance for running heats at The Box, so fingers crossed.” The prospect of heats running at The Box, a slab wave a few hundred metres north of Main Break that offers deep barrels with the right conditions, will please local favourite Jack Robinson, who called for organisers to take advantage of the iconic break ahead of this year’s event. “I think it’s calling for it, and I think it’s about time we ran there,” Robinson said on Friday. “Everyone wants to see it and I think it would be great to watch.” When competition does resume, veteran Aussie Sally Fitzgibbons will face a must-win elimination round heat to keep her hopes of avoiding the mid-season cut alive. The 12-time winner on tour and three-time world title runner-up needs a deep run in Margaret River to have any hope of staying on tour but was relegated to the elimination round after a heartbreaking loss in the dying seconds of her opening round heat on Saturday. She will face recent Gold Coast Pro winner Bettylou Sakura Johnson and teenage local qualifier Willow Hardy in the elimination round. On the men’s side, qualifier Jacob Willcox will be hoping for a better heat in his home conditions after struggling to find the right waves in his opening round loss. The crowd favourite will face fellow Aussie Ryan Callinan and Barron Mamiya of Hawaii for the chance to advance to the round-of-32. Watch the WSL Margaret River Pro live and free on 7PLUS WOMEN’S ELIMINATION ROUND Heat 1: Bettylou Sakura Johnson HAW v Sally Fitzgibbons AUS v Willow Hardy AUS Heat 2: Erin Brooks CAN v Lakey Peterson USA v Nadia Erostarbe BAK MEN’S ELIMINATION ROUND Heat 1: Ryan Callinan AUS v Barron Mamiya HAW v Jacob Willcox AUS Heat 2: Seth Moniz HAW v Imaikalani deVault HAW v Winter Vincent AUS Heat 3: Alejo Muniz BRA v IAN Gentil HAW v Mikey McDonagh AUS Heat 4: Deivid Silva BRA v Crosby Colapinto USA v Edgard Groggia BRA Source link #Margaret #River #Pro #put #hold #World #Surf #League #organisers #await #******* #swell #Tuesday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

reporting on the doctors on Big Pharma’s payroll reporting on the doctors on Big Pharma’s payroll Every so now and then I’ll encounter a database that’s a real feat of engineering. Despite aggregating an enormous amount of data, it works seamlessly and is intuitive to use for members of the public and researchers alike. Open Payments is one of those databases: It publishes tens of millions of transaction records every year, allowing patients to see how much money their doctors have received from pharma and medical device companies within seconds. At nearly 750,000 entries, the dataset of transactions between companies and medical practitioners in Cincinnati was extensive. It covered $136 million worth of payments over the past seven years and is the largest dataset I have analyzed on the job. Elizabeth B. Kim While it required many rounds of analysis, gut checks, and calls and texts with those more data savvy than I – Open Payments allowed me to identify the highest earning doctors in industry payments in the Cincinnati area and interview them. Writing this story has reinforced my belief that often, the data is the story. Having access to a detailed, easily searchable, and publicly available database also allowed me to ask readers to search their own doctors and relay what they found back to me. A dozen readers responded to our survey, while a few more wrote emails. People wrote in about their primary care doctors, surgeons and cardiologists, who received payments ranging from less than $100 to millions of dollars. They worked at TriHealth, UC Health, Bon Secours Mercy Health, and Christ Hospital, along with a couple private equity-owned physician groups. Using the database elicited varying reactions in readers. Joan Doyle, who was disappointed to find at least a dozen of her family’s doctors had received industry money, had mixed feelings. She said she loves her doctors but wondered what their industry ties might mean for the quality and cost of care provided to herself, her husband and their daughter. Sandy Pittman, of Cleves, felt differently. “I really don’t care, because I trust my doctors enough,” shared Pittman, who looked up the records of her cardiologist. “That’s the biggest thing.” This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reporting on the doctors on Big Pharma’s payroll Source link #reporting #doctors #Big #Pharmas #payroll Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Can Trump legally accept $400M plane from Qatar? What experts, Constitution say – Tampa Bay Times Can Trump legally accept $400M plane from Qatar? What experts, Constitution say – Tampa Bay Times Can Trump legally accept $400M plane from Qatar? What experts, Constitution say Tampa Bay TimesKevin McCarthy says with Qatar plane gift to Trump, “my problem is really with Boeing” CBS NewsTrump’s Big Beautiful Bill Is in Turmoil, but at Least He’s Getting a New Ride Slate MagazineTrump’s Qatar jet gift vs. Air Force One: Breaking down the key differences Fox BusinessTrump defends Qatar jet gift, hits Baier for pushing ‘radical left story’ The Hill Source link #Trump #legally #accept #400M #plane #Qatar #experts #Constitution #Tampa #Bay #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fremantle’s Luke Jackson backs up coach’s claims that he’s a natural ruckman after stellar outing Fremantle’s Luke Jackson backs up coach’s claims that he’s a natural ruckman after stellar outing Walyalup (Fremantle) ruckman Luke Jackson has backed up suggestions from coach Justin Longmuir he is best suited to the No.1 ruck role. Source link #Fremantles #Luke #Jackson #backs #coachs #claims #hes #natural #ruckman #stellar #outing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'SNL' recap: Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny – Entertainment Weekly 'SNL' recap: Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny – Entertainment Weekly ‘SNL’ recap: Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny Entertainment WeeklyWho’s hosting ‘SNL’ Season 50 tonight? How to watch finale USA TodayIs Saturday Night Live New Tonight, May 17? All About the Season 50 Finale NBCScarlett Johansson Sings “Piano Man” Parody With Heartfelt ‘SNL’ Twist to Close Out Season 50 The Hollywood Reporter‘Saturday Night Live’: Scarlett Johansson claims Sarah Sherman is ‘leaving,’ Mike Myers meets ‘Kanye,’ and more best moments Yahoo Source link #039SNL039 #recap #Scarlett #Johansson #hosts #musical #guest #Bad #Bunny #Entertainment #Weekly Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nollamara fire: Woman arrested following car fire on Carcoola Street Nollamara fire: Woman arrested following car fire on Carcoola Street Emergency services rushed to the scene in Perth’s north-east. Source link #Nollamara #fire #Woman #arrested #car #fire #Carcoola #Street Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rail strike latest: NJ Transit, BLET chairman agree that talks are ‘moving in the right direction’ – News 12 – New Jersey Rail strike latest: NJ Transit, BLET chairman agree that talks are ‘moving in the right direction’ – News 12 – New Jersey Rail strike latest: NJ Transit, BLET chairman agree that talks are ‘moving in the right direction’ News 12 – New JerseyNJ Transit strike Day 2: Saturday’s negotiations called ‘constructive’ to resume on Sunday Bergen RecordOpinion | New Jersey Commuters Get Mugged WSJOpinion | New Jersey Can Show How to Take On Public Sector Strikes The New York TimesNo NJ Transit trains running as engineers strike for first time since 1983 NBC New York Source link #Rail #strike #latest #Transit #BLET #chairman #agree #talks #moving #direction #News #Jersey Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kiraz's calf a blow for Blues and Bulldogs Kiraz's calf a blow for Blues and Bulldogs Jacob Kiraz is highly unlikely to play State of Origin this year after his calf issue, but the injury also represents a major hurdle for high-flying Canterbury. Source link #Kiraz039s #calf #blow #Blues #Bulldogs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mariska Hargitay Tears Up at Cannes Premiere of 'My Mom Jayne' – variety.com Mariska Hargitay Tears Up at Cannes Premiere of 'My Mom Jayne' – variety.com Mariska Hargitay Tears Up at Cannes Premiere of ‘My Mom Jayne’ variety.comMariska Hargitay Reveals Shocking Family Secret She’s Kept for More Than 30 Years in New Documentary People.comMariska Hargitay Reveals Identity of Biological Father After 30-Year Family Secret E! OnlineThe Biggest Bombshells from “My Mom Jayne” — Mariska Hargitay’s Documentary About Her Hollywood Icon Mother Yahoo News UKMariska Hargitay Was “Living a Lie” for 30 Years. Now She’s Embracing Her Mother, Jayne Mansfield—and Her Biological Father Vanity Fair Source link #Mariska #Hargitay #Tears #Cannes #Premiere #039My #Mom #Jayne039 #variety.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dislocated shoulder set to sideline GWS star Callaghan Dislocated shoulder set to sideline GWS star Callaghan Scans have confirmed GWS midfielder Finn Callaghan suffered a “minor” shoulder dislocation in his collision with Fremantle’s Patrick Voss. Source link #Dislocated #shoulder #set #sideline #GWS #star #Callaghan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]