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David Koch: Is **** insurance worth it? Don’t let your love become a **** peeve David Koch: Is **** insurance worth it? Don’t let your love become a **** peeve A few people have recently asked me if they can save on **** insurance, or even drop it altogether. Source link #David #Koch #**** #insurance #worth #Dont #love #**** #peeve Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Huge Mastiff Helps with Home “Remodel” and His Puppy Dog Eyes Make It Impossible to Be Mad Huge Mastiff Helps with Home “Remodel” and His Puppy Dog Eyes Make It Impossible to Be Mad Home improvement projects are all the rage right now. People everywhere are taking on tough do-it-yourself jobs with positive end results. Unfortunately, some tasks are just too difficult and may need the help of a professional. Meet Pooh Bear, a 6-year-old Mastiff, who can professionally “remodel” anything! He was recently called in by his dad to help with a window replacement job and he got to work right away! Ok, so maybe Pooh was not called in to help and he is actually just the reason his parents need a new windowsill! As dad walks into the house he is met with shameful eyes and a wagging tail. Pooh Bear knew he shouldn’t have done it, but he just could not resist the delicious taste of the wood trim. Truthfully, we suspect he just wanted to play fetch and couldn’t find an adequate stick, so he made his own! “What do you have?” is the first sentence dad utters, and Pooh gives a big dog grunt as he turns around to leave the area. Although, he does not go far and dad continues, “What have you done? Pooh Bear, why man?” The Mastiff then plops himself down in surrender, clearly embarrassed by his behavior and refuses to make eye contact. Dad then says, “Why? Awe Pooh, why?” and we can all feel his distress! Related: Dad’s ‘Heart-to-Heart’ with Huge English Mastiff Couldn’t Be Sweeter Honestly, as he hangs his head in shame, we can hardly be mad at this gentle giant! In fact, some views suggested it was not his fault: “Maybe Pooh Bear was just cleaning up and the other dog ate the window?” “Honestly, Pooh appears to be the victim of poor craftsmanship! I smell a woofman’s comp claim!” Others in the comment section thought @PoohBearTheMastiff was lonely and missing his parents to which his dad replies, “I was in the driveway; he had total visibility!” English Mastiffs are known for their docile nature however they can be challenging to train and at times resort to destructive behavior due to boredom or loneliness. For their human parents, they are a colossal commitment in many ways, but those that have them love them dearly! Source link #Huge #Mastiff #Helps #Home #Remodel #Puppy #Dog #Eyes #Impossible #Mad Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Caitlin Clark’s winter transformation has the Indiana Fever dreaming big – The Guardian Caitlin Clark’s winter transformation has the Indiana Fever dreaming big – The Guardian Caitlin Clark’s winter transformation has the Indiana Fever dreaming big The GuardianFever’s Clark on entering Year 2: ‘I know I belong’ ESPNCaitlin Clark and her retooled Fever team know ‘people expect this team to win.’ So how dangerous can they be? Yahoo SportsFever veterans getting acclimated to new experience with Caitlin Clark in basketball-rich Indiana KCCI2025 WNBA award predictions: Caitlin Clark for MVP, Paige Bueckers a unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year CBS Sports Source link #Caitlin #Clarks #winter #transformation #Indiana #Fever #dreaming #big #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top 5 Xbox Game Pass Titles in May 2025 Top 5 Xbox Game Pass Titles in May 2025 Whatever you do in life, do not underestimate the catalogue of games Xbox Game Pass has to offer. Providing millions of players with an immaculate range of titles, the service is worthy of praise and admiration as it also brings first-party titles to it at a much lower price. A bang for a buck is the strategy of Xbox with Game Pass, and it’s proved to be highly successful for both the company and the players. If you’re new to the service, you might be overwhelmed by the number of games available. So, take a deep breath, clean up your storage space, and dive into some of the best titles the service has to offer. 5 Forza Horizon 5 Race through the terrains of Mexico in Forza Horizon 5 | Image Credit: Playground Games Playground Games’ venture into the gorgeous landscapes of Mexico with Forza Horizon 5 is nothing short of an amazing and therapeutic experience. On one hand, you have a robust collection of cars, and on the other, you have an incredible radio system. What’s not to love about it? From hosting street races to customising your million-dollar vehicle, this game has everything you’d want from a racing experience. Even if you’re not into the racing genre, you can simply free-roam and breathe in the beautiful sights that Mexico has to offer. Truly one of the best titles available on Game Pass, Forza Horizon 5 has also made its way to PlayStation recently, and with the new Forza Realms update, there has never been a better time to join the race. 4 Doom: The Dark Ages Activate the Slayer with Doom: The Dark Ages on Game Pass | Image Credit: id Software Doom: The Dark Ages has brought the war on hell to Game Pass. Marking the third entry in the modern Doom trilogy and serving as a prequel to Doom (2016), it ditches Eternal’s fast-paced play style for a heavier gameplay. Basking in a medieval aesthetic, “Stand and Fight” is the motto as you experience a more melee-based combat, reduced mobility, and weightier executions, but don’t worry, guns are still as deadly. Perhaps the biggest shake-up in id’s traditional Doom formula, the game also features a cohesive narrative, told through extremely well-made cutscenes and stunning visuals, a huge step-up from previous titles in that department. Plus, you get to pilot Doom Slayer’s Atlan mech and his **** dragon Serrat, which provides even more variety to the classic FPS gameplay. A Doom game is nothing without its soundtrack, and fortunately, the composers at Finishing Move Inc. have not disappointed. It’s a brutal, gory power fantasy where you wage a war against the atrocities of hell and come out on top, every single time. Already on Game Pass, it’s a bloody good time and one of the best titles available on the platform. 3 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Journey through the centre of Tamriel in Oblivion Remastered | Image Credit: Bethesda One of the greatest fantasy RPGs ever made, now made even better on modern consoles, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a no-brainer if you are subscribed to Game Pass. Relive one of Bethesda’s most iconic titles with updated graphics, better performance, and robust mod support. Hilariously, Bethesda has kept some of the bugs present in the original title, which makes the experience even better. Featuring a humongous open world, once you immerse yourself in the world of Oblivion: Remastered, there’s no going back, which is a good thing. For those who are awaiting the much-anticipated Elder Scrolls VI, this is a great way to explore the evolution of Elder Scrolls. The entire experience reimagined, that is easier to jump into and prettier to look at, Oblivion Remastered makes for a great time on Xbox Game Pass. 2 Halo: The Master Chief Collection Join the battle against the Covenant in Halo: The Master Chief Collection | Image Credit: Microsoft If you’re on Game Pass and haven’t played Halo: The Master Chief Collection yet, what’s wrong with you? One of Xbox’s finest IPs, The Master Chief Collection includes six Halo titles: Halo: Reach Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Halo 2: Anniversary Halo 3 Halo 3: ODST Halo 4 In addition to that, each of these games also features a multiplayer mode, so squad up with your friends and relive those Xbox Live days one more time. You’re missing out on some of the greatest gaming experiences if you haven’t played this on Game Pass yet. Master Chief and Noble 6’s journey is something that every Xbox player must experience at least once in their lives, so waste no time and download it today on Game Pass. It’s a must-have collection for newcomers who want to dive into the franchise and for veterans looking for a trip down memory lane. 1 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sandfall Interactive’s masterpiece, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is a work of art that was created by an incredibly passionate team of 34 developers. Embark on an expedition to take down the Paintress in an emotionally charged narrative that’ll tug at your heartstrings. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience just because it’s turn-based. The combat system is way more engaging than other turn-based titles, since it features real-time elements such as parrying and dodging, even when it’s not your turn. Also, consider the fact that actors like Charlie Cox, Andy Serkis, and Ben Starr play prominent roles in the game. No one’s doing it like Sandfall, so put aside your disdain for turn-based games, grab your tissues, and give this masterful experience a shot on Game Pass before tomorrow comes. You won’t regret it. 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WA hotel industry raises alarm at Airbnb’s move to offer experiences and services in app WA hotel industry raises alarm at Airbnb’s move to offer experiences and services in app WA hoteliers are bracing for a fresh wave of competition from Airbnb, which is muscling in on its traditional turf and offering experiences and services to guests. Source link #hotel #industry #raises #alarm #Airbnbs #move #offer #experiences #services #app Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Photos show burned-out cars at Jacksonville International Airport after fire Photos show burned-out cars at Jacksonville International Airport after fire Photos shared by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on Saturday, May 17, give a better look at the devasting fire that swept through a Jacksonville International Airport parking garage a day earlier. In the just-released images, several burned-out cars are shown on the third level of the hourly parking structure. According to estimates from city and airport officials, 50 vehicles were damaged in the mid-day May 16 blaze that forced the closure of JIA for several hours and the indefinite closure of the parking garage to allow experts to assess the structural safety of the building. More on the fire: Jacksonville airport parking garage fire cancels flights, closes parking facilities Dozens of cars were damaged May 16 when a fire swept through the third floor of the hourly parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport. Jacksonville airport parking options limited after parking garage fire A day after the fire that caused no serious injuries, the daily parking garage and daily surface parking lot remained closed to incoming vehicles, limiting on-airport parking mostly to the outlying “economy lots,” which were 95% full as of noon. The hourly parking garage is a parking structure located directly across from the airport terminal, with an upper-level drop-off area for departing passengers and a lower-level pick-up area for arriving passengers separating the two buildings. The daily parking garage structure and daily surface lot parking extend out beyond the hourly parking garage, which is used most often for short stays at the airport to drop off or pick up family members or friends who are traveling to and from the airport. The ground floor of the facility also houses several rental car pick-up and drop-off facilities. What’s next: Heading to JIA? Parking options limited after fire sweeps through airport parking garage Dozens of cars were damaged May 16 when a fire swept through the third floor of the hourly parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport. What started the fire at Jacksonville International Airport? It was too early to tell what ignited the blaze. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department chief Keith Powers said airport video indicated that the fire began in one vehicle on the second parking level and damaged an estimated 50 other cars, burning so intensely that the heat triggered a partial collapse of the garage’s second and third floors. A secondary collapse followed about 30 minutes later, he said. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville airport fire damages 50 cars. See the photos Source link #Photos #show #burnedout #cars #Jacksonville #International #Airport #fire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

'Cassie saved Cassie': Singer's husband Alex Fine calls Diddy a '******' – USA Today 'Cassie saved Cassie': Singer's husband Alex Fine calls Diddy a '******' – USA Today ‘Cassie saved Cassie’: Singer’s husband Alex Fine calls Diddy a ‘******’ USA TodayCassie’s husband releases powerful statement after four-day testimony in Diddy trial The IndependentAt Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial, Will Sordid Testimony Help Prove a Criminal Conspiracy? The New York TimesCassie Ventura’s testimony has been gripping and graphic. It may be key to proving charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs CNNAubrey O’Day Will Not Testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial, Was Never Subpoenaed (Exclusive) People.com Source link #039Cassie #saved #Cassie039 #Singer039s #husband #Alex #Fine #calls #Diddy #039demon039 #USA #Today Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Champions Kolkata out as IPL returns with a damp squib Champions Kolkata out as IPL returns with a damp squib The much-anticipated restart of the Indian Premier League has been delayed for another day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash with champions Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out. Both teams received a point each but that wasn’t enough for defending champions Kolkata, who were eliminated from top-four contention with only one game remaining. Bengaluru climbed atop the table and need only one more point to secure a place in the knockouts. The IPL was suspended for a week due to the military showdown between India and Pakistan. The Pakistan Super League also resumed on Saturday. The IPL final, originally scheduled for May 25, has been moved to June 3. Saturday’s game was also supposed to mark an emotional return to the playing arena for India great Virat Kohli, who announced his Test retirement last Monday. Fans arrived in great numbers wearing a white jersey to honour the ace batter, who played 123 Tests for India and finished just short of 10,000 Test runs. Kohli has 505 runs in this IPL, the fourth-highest tally. However, he never stood a chance of batting at home thanks to incessant rain in Bengaluru since Friday evening. The Royal Challengers have two remaining round-robin games against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 and Lucknow Super Giants on May 27, while Kolkata’s last game is against already-eliminated Hyderabad on May 25. Sunday’s double-header features Rajasthan Royals hosting Ricky Ponting-coached Punjab Kings in Jaipur, and Delhi Capitals, without their key quick Mitchell Starc who’s decided not to return to India, taking on Gujarat Titans in New Delhi. Source link #Champions #Kolkata #IPL #returns #damp #squib Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ruined By ‘A Few Bad Actors’ Ruined By ‘A Few Bad Actors’ Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A ban on buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress continues to heat up with a new bill proposed and several notable figures, including President Donald Trump, supporting the effort. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also in favor of a ban according to recent comments. What Happened: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at Congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Pelosi, whose husband is a frequent stock trader and venture capitalist, likely doesn’t support the bill that would limit her husband’s transactions while she’s in office. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — you can become an investor for $0.80 per share today. One person showing support for the bill is Johnson, who, according to Benzinga’s Government Trades page, has not bought and sold any stocks. “I’m in favor of that,” Johnson told reporters recently. “I don’t think we should have any appearance of impropriety.” Johnson acknowledged that the counterargument to the ban is that Congress members’ salaries haven’t kept up with inflation, and if this trend continues, there could be fewer qualified people running for Congress. The Speaker said that stock trading activity by members of Congress has been ruined by “a few bad actors.” “I think it’s been abused in the past.” Johnson said there is zero tolerance for “anything resembling insider trading.” President Trump also recently said he would support such a ban, and that he would sign the bill if it was passed by Congress “Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,” Trump told TIME. See Also: Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Here’s How You Can Invest In Multiple Pre-IPO AI Startups With Just $1,000. Why It’s Important: Hawley said the bill will help “restore Americans’ trust in our nation’s legislative body.” “Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,” Hawley said. “Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.” Story Continues With ongoing debates about potential conflicts of interest in congressional trading, Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) previously told Benzinga he would continue advocating for a congressional vote to ban the practice. “We should have a vote on it,” Khanna told Benzinga. Khanna said that despite his continued speeches in the House advocating for a ban on stock trading, there is a “collective shrug” in Congress regarding the issue. Members of Congress are currently allowed to buy and sell stocks and options as long as they properly disclose the transactions within 45 days. Multiple transactions have been flagged by Benzinga and other outlets that point to potential conflicts of interest over the timing of the trades. While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it’s important to remember that both Republican and Democratic members of Congress are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office. Some trades have questionable timing or are connected to committees they serve on. An analysis of recent trading activity highlights the members of Congress with the highest number of transactions and largest dollar volumes—those most active in stock trading. Thomas Kean Jr., Representative (R-N.J.) Josh Gottheimer, Representative (D-N.J.) Julie Johnson, Representative (D-Texas) Markwayne Mullin, Senator (R-Okla.) Tommy Tuberville, Senator (R-Ala.) Marjorie Taylor Greene, Representative (R-Ga.) Nancy Pelosi, Representative (D-Calif.) There are also the best traders by return in 2024 as tracked by UnusualWhales. Here’s a look at the top 10 for 2024: David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Representative, +149.0% Debbie Schultz (D-Fla.), Representative, +142.3% Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator, +123.8% Roger Williams (R-Texas), Representative, +111.2% Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), Representative, +105.8% Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), Representative, +98.6% Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Representative, +77.5% Susan Collins (R-Maine), Senator, +77.5% David Kustoff (R-Tenn.), Representative, +71.5% Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Representative, +70.9% Several of these figures have appeared on past lists. Rouzer was ranked fourth in the 2023 report and seventh in the 2021 report. Schultz ranked second in the 2022 report. Wyden ranked sixth in the 2023 report. Sessions ranked 10th in the 2023 report. Pelosi was ranked ninth in the 2023 report and ranked sixth in the 2021 report. A ban on congressional stock trading would fulfill a long-standing call from retail investors and tracking sites alike. It could also mean the end of ETFs that track Congressional trading activity, such as the Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF (BATS:NANC) and the Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (BATS:GOP). Hawley’s bill does not mention cryptocurrency like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), with several members of Congress buying Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs over the last year as the U.S. looks to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. The PELOSI Act is unlikely to pass Congress this year. On the prediction market Polymarket, there is only a 14% chance that Congress stock trading will be banned in 2025. On Kalshi, the odds are currently listed at 11%. Read Next: Photo: Shutterstock Send To MSN: Send to MSN This article Speaker Johnson Backs Congressional Stock Trading Ban: Ruined By ‘A Few Bad Actors’ originally appeared on Benzinga.com Source link #Ruined #Bad #Actors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s immigration stance endangers one of the biggest revenue streams for Columbia University – Politico Trump’s immigration stance endangers one of the biggest revenue streams for Columbia University – Politico Trump’s immigration stance endangers one of the biggest revenue streams for Columbia University PoliticoFor Some International Students, U.S. Dreams Dim Under Trump The New York TimesInternational college students bring billions to the US. Here’s why that may change. USA TodayForeign Student Visas Need Limits The Heritage FoundationAmid the Trump administration’s attacks on international students, here is what has happened at Duke dukechronicle.com Source link #Trumps #immigration #stance #endangers #biggest #revenue #streams #Columbia #University #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Best-selling WA farmer-turned-author Fleur McDonald’s risks writing crime Best-selling WA farmer-turned-author Fleur McDonald’s risks writing crime Fleur McDonald had long wanted to try her hand at crime, so last year she left her long-time publisher, signed with HarperCollins, and wrote The Prospect, set in Kalgoorlie. Source link #Bestselling #farmerturnedauthor #Fleur #McDonalds #risks #writing #crime Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

60% Steam Discount on Cyberpunk 2077 Makes the CD Projekt Red Game Outrageously Cheap 60% Steam Discount on Cyberpunk 2077 Makes the CD Projekt Red Game Outrageously Cheap All hail Lord Gaben as he blesses thy all with yet another Steam Discount that’s hard to miss out. Cyberpunk 2077 is currently available on Steam at a price cut of 60%, which is outrageous. Furthermore, it’s not even for the Steam Summer *****! Make sure your wallet is prepared for that. Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredible game that had bumpy beginnings. A bit unexpected from CD Projekt Red, after the massive success of The Witcher 3, but it happened. Eventually, it worked out, so that’s good for them after all. If you don’t own the game and have been planning to get it, this might be the right moment. Cyberpunk 2077 gets a huge discount on Steam, should you buy it? Don’t seduce wallets with your tactics, Steam.| Image Credit: CD Projekt Red Straightly said, yes! Cyberpunk 2077 reaches its lowest price on Steam, so people can get it for only $23.99. That’s dirt cheap! Eggs are probably costlier right now at this point. Cyberpunk 2077 was initially buggy and had a lot of optimization issues, which caused many to not buy the game. However, that completely changed after Update 2.0 for the game. While that fixed a lot of optimization issues, it also added a lot of new features. From adding a police system, to various other features that liven up Night City, all were given with that update. For people who are enthusiastic about subway systems, it was added too. All the new additions and fixes made everyone change their mind about Cyberpunk 2077, making it one of the best redemption arcs in gaming history. There’s one more thing that makes the experience better. It is the Phantom Liberty DLC, which was released alongside Update 2.0. It’s a full expansion that has to be bought separately, of course, but is totally worth it. It adds a new storyline and additional endings, which are better than the base game in some ways. Alas, it isn’t having a huge discount as the base game, just a cheeky 25%. If you wish to get it, it’s available at $22.49. So if you have the money lying around, we would highly suggest picking up the entire bundle. Should you wait for the Steam Summer ***** or Winter ***** to buy the game? It’s debatable at best. Both the Steam Summer ***** and the Winter ***** are the biggest events for the online marketplace. Not only Cyberpunk 2077, but you’ll get massive price cuts on many games. Making these events the best time to buy games on the platform. The Steam Summer ***** might give a similar discount as now, as it happens next month. When exactly? According to SteamDB, it will start from June 26 and last till July 10, 2025. So, you can hold your credit card for a while longer. However, the story is a bit different with Winter ***** as it happens at the end of the year. With more time passing, there are better chances of getting further discounts. If you’re in no rush, it is highly recommended to look for this *****, particularly. But again, this discount for Cyberpunk 2077 sounds like a good deal as it’s the lowest price as of now. You can buy the base game for now and play it a bit to progress. Later on, you can buy Phantom Liberty DLC and enjoy its content with a higher-level character. Reasonable enough? Would you be buying Cyberpunk 2077 with this discount or wait for major ***** events? Do you think Phantom Liberty should also see a similar discount as the base game? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Steam #Discount #Cyberpunk #Projekt #Red #Game #Outrageously #Cheap Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Walz calls Trump a “tyrant” who abuses power and violates rule of law Walz calls Trump a “tyrant” who abuses power and violates rule of law Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota criticized Donald Trump in a law school graduation speech Saturday, accusing the Republican president of creating a national emergency by repeatedly violating the rule of law. Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, used his remarks at the University of Minnesota’s law school commencement ceremony to call on graduates to stand up to abuses of power. Lawyers, he said, are “our first and last line of defense.” “Right now, more than any other time in my lifetime, we need you to live up to the oath that you’re about to make. Because, I have to be honest with you: You are graduating into a genuine emergency,” Walz told the crowd, which greeted him with loud applause. “Every single day, the president of the United States finds new ways to trample rights and undermine the rule of law.” Walz pointed to Trump’s immigration crackdown, which includes deporting alleged gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador, questions about lack of due process and the offer of a gifted jet from the Qatari ruling family to the president. “This is what the crumbling of rule of law looks like in real time. And it’s exactly what the founders of this nation feared: A tyrant, abusing power to persecute scapegoats and enemies,” he said. Since Kamala Harris’ loss to Trump in November, Democrats have been debating which direction to take the party amid deep frustrations from Democratic voters that its leaders are failing to do enough to check the new administration. Walz is among a long list of potential 2028 candidates who have been traveling to early voting states. Others include Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who sharply criticized “do-nothing” Democrats last month for failing to oppose Trump. Pritzker, who is scheduled to headline a Minnesota Democratic dinner in June, drew attention in February when he used part of his joint budget and State of the State address to draw a parallel between Trump’s rhetoric and the rise of Nazi Germany. This past week, President Joe Biden’s transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, returned to Iowa for a town hall where he criticized Trump’s administration while demanding that Democrats make their agenda clear and reach out to people who disagree with them. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been hosting a high-profile podcast. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been drawing huge crowds to rallies across the country. Walz and Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland have scheduled stops in South Carolina at the end of May. In his commencement speech, Walz acknowledged his words were particularly pointed for a celebratory ceremony. “Some would say, ‘Boy, this is getting way too political for a commencement address.’ But I would argue: I wouldn’t be honoring my oath if I didn’t address this head on,” he said to applause and cheers. Later, he scoffed at some Democrats who have urged the party to focus on issues such as trade, where Trump is polling badly, instead of the rule of law. He also attacked “feckless” and “cowardly” big law firms that have acquiesced to Trump in the face of threats, with some offering millions in pro bono work and other benefits. “It’s a flagrant betrayal of the oath they took as lawyers,” he said, urging graduates to refuse to work for or with those firms as they make their way into the workforce. Source link #Walz #calls #Trump #tyrant #abuses #power #violates #rule #law Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ instead of raising prices Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ instead of raising prices STORY: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said Walmart should “eat the tariffs” imposed by his administration on imported goods instead of hiking prices for its consumers. His comments were in response to the world’s largest retailer saying this week it would have to start raising prices later this month due to high tariffs. Trump in a social media post Saturday said, “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain. Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS last year, far more than expected.” He added that the retailer should “‘not charge valued customers ANYTHING.” Walmart in a statement to Reuters said it would “keep prices as low as we can for as long as we can given the reality of small retail margins.” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Thursday said the retailer could not absorb all the tariff costs because of narrow retail margins. Even so, he said the company was committed to ensuring that tariff-related costs on general merchandise, which primarily comes from China, would not drive food prices higher. Many U.S. companies have either slashed or pulled their full-year expectations amid friction between the U.S. and its trading partners, particularly China, as consumers pull back on spending. As a bellwether of U.S. consumer health, Walmart’s explicit statement about the impact of tariffs is a signpost for how the trade war is affecting the retail sector. Walmart is noted for its ability to manage costs more aggressively than other companies to keep prices low. Source link #Trump #tells #Walmart #eat #tariffs #raising #prices Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision? – The New York Times Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision? – The New York Times Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision? The New York TimesEurovision 2025 final live: Fans prepare as 2025 Eurovision grand final due to kick off in Switzerland BBCEverything to Know About Eurovision 2025 Time MagazineWhat next for Ireland after failing to reach Eurovision final for eighth time in 10 years? The Irish IndependentEurovision 2025: All about the Grand Final Eurovisionworld Source link #Favorites #Win #Eurovision #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dortmund, Frankfurt make Champions League in Germany Dortmund, Frankfurt make Champions League in Germany Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund have made it into the Champions League on the final day of the Bundesliga season. Source link #Dortmund #Frankfurt #Champions #League #Germany Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

9 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus after peace talks – ABC News 9 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus after peace talks – ABC News 9 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus after peace talks ABC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #killed #Russian #drone #attack #Ukrainian #bus #peace #talks #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Secretary Rubio says Trump wants summit with Russia’s Putin “as soon as feasible” Secretary Rubio says Trump wants summit with Russia’s Putin “as soon as feasible” Secretary Rubio says Trump wants summit with Russia’s Putin “as soon as feasible” – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio told “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan in an interview that will air on Sunday that President Trump wants a face-to-face meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin “as soon as feasible.” He believes a direct conversation between the two world leaders is the only way to move the Russia-Ukraine talks forward. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Secretary #Rubio #Trump #summit #Russias #Putin #feasible Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Three Iranian men charged in *** after spying probe Three Iranian men charged in *** after spying probe Three alleged Iranian spies have faced charges in a London court that they conducted surveillance on and plotted violence against United Kingdom-based journalists for an Iranian news outlet. Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, were charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist Iran’s foreign intelligence service between August 14, 2024 and February 16, 2025. Sepahvand was also charged with engaging in “surveillance, reconnaissance and open-source research,” intending to commit serious violence against a person in the ***. The others are charged with engaging in surveillance and reconnaissance with the intention serious violence would be committed by others. Iran International, a Persian-language TV channel based in London that is critical of the theocratic government in Iran, reported that the defendants were trying to locate and target its journalists. The Iranian government has called the news outlet a terrorist organisation. All three men were living in London after entering the *** through unauthorised means between 2016 and 2022. Sepahvand, whose application for bail was denied, arrived in the *** in 2016 concealed in a lorry, the court heard, while the other two men arrived by irregular means, the government said, including via small boats across the Channel. They have been in custody since their arrests on May 3. A fourth man arrested in the same investigation was released without charge. The three did not enter pleas during a brief hearing in Westminster Magistrates’ Court. They confirmed their identities through a Farsi interpreter. They were held in custody awaiting a hearing June 6 at the Central Criminal Court. On the day the men were arrested two weeks ago, police took four other Iranian citizens into custody on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act in a separate investigation. They were released from custody on Saturday although counter-terror police said that investigation continues. “We are working very closely with the premises we identified as the suspected target of the alleged plot, and we continue to provide them with support,” Commander Dominic Murphy of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command. “This has been, and continues to be, a highly complex investigation, and we will not hesitate to take further action if we believe there is any imminent threat to the public.” Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government plans to publish a review next week of how to apply the ***’s counterterrorism approach to state threats. “Iran must be held to account for its actions,” Cooper said. “We must also strengthen our powers to protect our national security as we will not tolerate growing state threats on our soil.” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has previously said he was “disturbed” to learn that Iranian citizens had been arrested by *** authorities. He said Iran was ready to assist in investigations if “credible allegations of misconduct are established” while another foreign ministry official rejected any accusations against Iranian authorities as “baseless”. with Reuters Source link #Iranian #men #charged #spying #probe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 18, 2025 Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 18, 2025 The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that will air on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 18, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: And joining us now is Secretary of State Marco Rubio from Rome. Mr. Secretary, you’ve had a very busy week. I know you have been at the ********, and they have offered to host a direct meeting between Ukraine and Russia. Given that Vladimir Putin was a no show at the talks he called for in Istanbul this past week, is there reason to believe that he will take up Pope Leo on the offer? SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: Well, I think if you saw- again, I’m not a spokesperson for the Kremlin, but if you saw their statements, I believe yesterday, where they said that they would be open to such a meeting under the right conditions. So we’ll wait and see if that’s possible. Obviously, the ******** has made a very generous offer to host anything, by the way, not just a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, but any meeting, including at a technical level, you know, any meetings that- that need to be hosted, they- they’ve expressed a willingness to do so. So it’s a very generous offer that may be taken up on. I mean, it would be a site that all parties would feel comfortable. So hopefully we’ll get to that stage where- where talks are happening on a regular basis and that the ******** will have the opportunity to be one of the options. MARGARET BRENNAN: The Russian Foreign Ministry is saying that you initiated a call to your Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on Saturday. What was that about? Are you talking about lining up that face-to-face meeting between President Putin and President Trump? SEC. RUBIO: Well, we talked about a variety of things. We did talk about- I wanted to get his readout on his view of how the talks went yesterday. There- they were not a complete waste of time. For example, there were 1,000 prisoners that are going to be exchanged, and that, from a humanitarian standpoint, is very positive. He explained to me that they are going to be pre- preparing a document outlining their requirements for a cease-fire that would then lead to broader negotiations. So obviously, the Ukrainian side is going to be working on their own proposal, and hopefully that will be forthcoming soon. And if that does happen, and the proposal that comes forward from the Russian side and- and for that matter, from the Ukrainian side, are proposals that are serious and viable, then there’s been real progress, and we can work off of that. So we’ll have to wait and see. But he wanted me to know, and he communicated in our call, that they are- their side will be working on a series of ideas and requirements that they would have in order to move forward with a cease-fire and further negotiations. So we’ll await that, and hopefully it’s one- it’s a document that is close enough to what the Ukrainians want to be able to get to that point and maybe work out those differences. MARGARET BRENNAN: You’ve said repeatedly it’s just a matter of days, though, in terms of the waning patience that the U.S. has for this diplomacy to succeed. So are- are they just tapping you along, as President Trump has said? Are they just seeking to talk- Are they just seeking to continue to talk to buy time? SEC. RUBIO: Well, that’s what we’re testing. And that’s what we’ll know. Look, at the end of the day what I’ve said, and it’s happening now, we’re no longer flying all over the world trying to set up meetings. We’re responding to meetings that are set up and we’re willing- we always said we’re willing to do whatever it takes to bring them together if the opportunities present themselves. So I think your question is, are they tapping us along? Well, that’s what we’re trying to find out. We’ll find out pretty soon. They met last- yesterday or the day before in Turkey. From that they agreed they’re going to exchange paper on ideas that get to a cease-fire. If those papers have ideas on them that are realistic and rational, then I think we know we’ve made progress. If those papers, on the other hand, have requirements in them that we know are unrealistic, then we’ll have a different assessment. So, we’re going to try to find that out. And there’s a combination here. On the one hand, we’re trying to achieve peace and end a very bloody, costly and destructive war. So there’s some element of patience that is required. On the other hand, we don’t have time to waste. There are a lot of other things happening in the world that we also need to be paying attention to. So we don’t want to be involved in this process of just endless talks, there has to be some progress, some movement forward. And if at the end of this, in the next few days, we get a document produced by both sides, and it shows that both sides are being- making concessions and being realistic and rational in their approach, then I think we can feel good about continuing to remain engaged. If, on the other hand, what we see is not very productive, perhaps we’ll have a different assessment. I also agree that ultimately, one of the things that could help break this log jam, perhaps the only thing that can, is a direct- direct conversation between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. And he’s already openly expressed a desire and a belief that that needs to happen, and- and hopefully that’ll be worked out soon as well. MARGARET BRENNAN: You’re planning on that? SEC. RUBIO: Well, I don’t know. We’re- we’re certainly made the offer. The president’s made that offer already publicly. The mechanics of setting that kind of meeting up would require a little bit of work, so I can’t say that’s being planned as we speak in terms of picking a site and a date. But the president wants to do it. He wants to do it as soon as- as feasible. I think the Russian side has also expressed a willingness to do it. And so, now it’s just a question of bringing them- bringing everyone together, and figuring out where and when and that meeting will happen and what it will be about. MARGARET BRENNAN: Yeah, I- I want to move on to other topics. But lastly, your- your Senate- former senate colleague, Lindsey Graham, was next to you in that meeting with the Ukrainian foreign minister. He has a- he has a veto-proof majority on this bill to put sanctions on Russia. How quickly do you want the option for more sanctions on Russia? Or are you asking him to wait? SEC. RUBIO: No, we’re not- look, the Senate is going to act, ultimately. I mean, I think in the past, we’ve act- asked to give us a little time to see if we can make some progress on our talks. But we’ve also been pretty clear with the Russian side for weeks now, going back six or seven weeks. We’ve been communicating to the Russian side that this effort was- was being undertaken. That we anticipated that when all was said and done, it would have close to 80 cosponsors in the Senate, and I imagine a comparable percentage of support in the House, that that was an effort we couldn’t stop and don’t control, that ultimately, Congress and particularly the Republicans in the House and Senate, have tried to give the president space and time to negotiate something here. But we’ve- we’ve advised the Russians repeatedly now for almost two months that this was coming if no progress was made. So I think that’s just coming to fruition now. And it’s one of the- one of the things that I confirmed, again, being with Lindsey Graham this week in Turkey, is they’re now up to 77. He thinks they could get close to 80 or more. And that’s just- that’s just a fact, and something we’ve told the Russians about for weeks was coming. MARGARET BRENNAN: I want to move on to another part of the world. You’ve been very involved in the administration’s efforts to crack down on this Venezuelan gang, TdA, that has been designated as a terror group by the U.S. Do you accept the intelligence community’s assessment that the Venezuelan gang is not a proxy force of the Maduro government? That was the National Intelligence Council assessment. SEC. RUBIO: Yeah, that’s their assessment. They’re wrong. In fact, the FBI agrees with me that they are. We- we- the FBI agrees that not only is Tren de Aragua exported by the Venezuelan regime, but in fact, if you go back and see a Tren de Aragua member, all the evidence is there, and it’s growing every day, was actually contracted to ******* an opposition member, I believe, in Chile a few months ago. So one of the warnings out there by the FBI is not simply that Tren de Aragua are- are a terrorist organization, but one that has already been operationalized, to ******* a- to ******* a- an- an opposition member in another country. MARGARET BRENNAN: But that’s a different thing than being a proxy force controlled by the Maduro government. Part of this is at the heart of the legal arguments the administration is having over its ability to continue to deport suspected gang members. That’s why this assessment is so key. You completely reject that intelligence– SEC. RUBIO: There- there– MARGARET BRENNAN: –community finding? SEC. RUBIO: Yeah, I agree 100 percent with the FBI’s finding. This is a prison gang that the Venezuelan government has actively encouraged to leave the country. A prison gang that, in some cases, they’ve been in cooperation- and by the way, Tren de Aragua members that have been returned to Venezuela on some of these planes that have gone back have been greeted like heroes at the airport. So we have no doubt, I have no doubt and the FBI has made clear, I mean, this is the gang that they hired in order to- to ******* an opposition member in another country. So they- they- there’s no doubt in our mind, and in my mind, and in the FBI’s assessment that this is a group that the regime in Venezuela uses, not just to try to destabilize the United States, but to project power, like they did by murdering a member of the opposition in Chile. MARGARET BRENNAN: South Africa’s president is traveling to the United States this week to meet with President Trump. The administration has prioritized bringing some white South Africans, Afrikaners, to the United States, despite the increased restrictions on refugees. President Trump claims there’s a genocide underway in South Africa. That’s a legal determination, the State Department would make it. Are you trying to determine that now? SEC. RUBIO: I would determine that these people are having their properties taken from them. You can- they can call it whatever they want, but these are people that, on the basis of their race, are having their properties taken away from them, and their lives being threatened and, in some cases, killed. These are people that applied and made these claims in their applications and seek to come to the United States in search of- of refuge. I- we’ve often been lectured by people all over the place about how the United States needs to continue to be a beacon for those who are oppressed abroad. Well, here’s an example where we’re doing that. So I don’t understand why people are criticizing it. I think people should be celebrating it, and I think people should be supporting it– (CROSSTALK) MARGARET BRENNAN: Well is there evidence– SEC. RUBIO: If in fact as many claim, they are in favor– MARGARET BRENNAN: –of a genocide that you have? (END CROSSTALK) SEC. RUBIO: I think there’s evidence, absolutely, that people have been murdered, that people have been forcibly removed from their properties, both by the government, in some cases because of a law they passed, but also because of independent groups encouraged by political parties inside of South- inside of South Africa. So, listen, to move here from half a world away and leave behind the only homeland you’ve ever known, that’s not something people do lightly– MARGARET BRENNAN: No. SEC. RUBIO: –especially people who have spent generations farming their land and developing their property. That’s not something that you take lightly and do. These people are doing it for a reason. So we welcome them to the United States, and I think there may be more coming soon. MARGARET BRENNAN: We will stand by to see if that determination of genocide is made. I want to ask you about the Middle East. The president says he wants to end wars, but Israel’s prime minister has said he is expanding this ground operation inside of Gaza, the IDF says is to seize strategic areas. Does the U.S. fully support expanding this war? SEC. RUBIO: We expand the destruction of ******, the ending of ******. We support a future for the people of Gaza that is free of ****** and full of opportunity. That’s what we support. And this is a group that came across on October 7 and carried out one of the most vile series of attacks, kidnappings, rapes, murders and hostage taking that we’ve ever seen. That’s what we support. Now that said, we also support an end of the conflict, a cease-fire. We don’t want people obviously suffering as they have, and we blame ****** for that, but nonetheless, they’re suffering. And so we are actively engaged, even as I speak to you now, we are actively engaged in trying to figure out if there is a way to get more hostages out through some cease-fire type mechanism. We’re not going to do anything to undermine Israel and its security, but by the same token, if there is a possibility here to find a way forward that frees more hostages, including those who are alive, but also the bodies to their relatives, and potentially bring about an end to this war in a way that puts the people of Gaza on a pathway of peace and prosperity and being free of ******, we’re going to explore that. We think we’ve made some progress, but there’s more work to be done. Ambassador Witkoff is working on that on an hourly basis. It’s something we’re all very focused on and continue to be very supportive of. And I hope we’ll have good news soon in that regard, but I think some impediments remain. MARGARET BRENNAN: Are you asking Israel to slow down this military push? And the Qatari prime minister told Fox News that there was a deal being put together for all hostages, or many hostages, to be released after ***** Alexander, that American-Israeli was released recently, but then the Israeli military bombed a hospital, killing 70 civilians, and everything went sideways. Is that your understanding of what happened– SEC. RUBIO: Well, I would say that– MARGARET BRENNAN: –it was this lack of care of collateral damage? SEC. RUBIO: No, I- the way I would characterize it is that this war could end immediately. And Israel’s made that clear, it can end immediately if ****** surrenders and gives up their weapons and demilitarizes and releases all the hostages, including the deceased ones. If they did that, this conflict would end. That’s been true from the very beginning. It’s been true for months now. They’re the ones that have chosen not to accept that offer. That said, we continue to work and do everything we can through diplomatic channels and private means to bring about an end to this conflict in a way that ends ****** and provides the people of Gaza the opportunity at a prosperous and peaceful future that also ensures Israel’s security. So we’re working on that, and we’ve never stopped working on that. We’ve never stopped taking efforts to make that possible. And that continues. Even as I speak to you now, there are people working on that. So we’re going to continue to do that and that’s the outcome we want to see. And hopefully, the sooner the better. MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, the president has said Prime Minister Netanyahu didn’t want to end the war. So the views are quite– SEC. RUBIO: Well, I think what the– MARGARET BRENNAN: –in contrast. SEC. RUBIO: Yeah- no- what the president’s- no, no. I think what the president is saying is he doesn’t want to end the war until ****** is defeated. This is a group that is a threat- if an ember survives, it will spark again into a fire. And that is the view of- there is no future. There can be no peaceful and prosperous Gaza as long as ****** governs it by rule of arms. And that’s a- that’s a fundamental truth. Now that doesn’t mean that there isn’t some way that we can achieve that through a cease-fire and some peace mechanism, and that’s what we’re trying to accomplish here. Ending ******, ending its governance of Gaza, ending the conflict, freeing all of the hostages, including the bodies of those who have passed away and been killed and murdered by the ****** terrorists, and then beginning the work of a future for Gaza and also of ensuring Israel’s security. That’s always been our goal. That remains our goal, and that’s what we continue to be focused on. But in the absence of that such agreement, we anticipate that, you know, Israel will continue forward with their operations. But that doesn’t mean we stopped working on trying to achieve a peaceful outcome that also protects Israel’s security and ends ******’s governance of Gaza, so that Gaza can have a free and prosperous future moving forward. That’s what the president wants to see as the end goal here. That is the end goal, and that’s what we’re working on through every means at our disposal. MARGARET BRENNAN: You have said that Iran is, in your view, a threshold nuclear state, and we’re at a critical moment. The U.S. and Iran are talking again. Can you clarify what the U.S. policy is here? Is the bottom line that Iran cannot enrich any uranium, even if it is at low levels for civilian purposes? Do they need to fully dismantle the program? SEC. RUBIO: Well, look, if you’re able to enrich at any level you’ve now are basically able to enrich at weapons grade very quickly. I mean, that’s just a fundamental fact, and everyone knows it, and that was the problem with the Obama deal. But the end goal here is simple, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. And the president’s preference, because he doesn’t like war, the president’s preference is to achieve that through a peaceful negotiation. In fact, the president’s preference is not- not only that Iran not pursue nuclear weapons, but that Iran be a rich, peaceful and prosperous country where its people can be happy. He wants them to have a better future. He has said this, he’s a builder, not a bomber. That’s what he views himself as, and that’s what he is. He’s a president that wants peace, and so he’s offered that route, and that’s one we hope the Iranians will take. But he’s been very clear, Iran is never going to have the capability. They’re never going to have a nuclear weapon. It’s not going to happen. And we hope that that is achieved, that outcome is achieved through peaceful, diplomatic means, and that’s what we’re engaged on. We’re not going to negotiate it in the media, because it makes it difficult to get an outcome. But that is the ultimate goal here, is to have an Iran that does not have a nuclear weapon or the ability to threaten its neighbors, particularly Israel. MARGARET BRENNAN: Mr. Secretary, I know you have a busy schedule. Thank you for your time this morning. SEC. RUBIO: Thank you. Face The Nation Transcripts More Source link #Transcript #Secretary #State #Marco #Rubio #Face #Nation #Margaret #Brennan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Clues and answer for Saturday, May 17 Clues and answer for Saturday, May 17 Hey, there! Welcome to the weekend. We hope it’s a wonderful one for you. As always, there’s a fresh round of Wordle to savor (or beat quickly to keep that all-important streak going). For some help with that, here’s our daily Wordle guide with some hints and the answer for Saturday’s puzzle (#1,428). It may be that you’re a Wordle newcomer and you’re not completely sure how to play the game. We’re here to help with that too. What is Wordle? Wordle is a deceptively simple daily word game that first emerged in 2021. The gist is that there is one five-letter word to deduce every day by process of elimination. The daily word is the same for everyone. Wordle blew up in popularity in late 2021 after creator Josh Wardle made it easy for players to share an emoji-based grid with their friends and followers that detailed how they fared each day. The game’s success spurred dozens of clones across a swathe of categories and formats. The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The publication said that players collectively played Wordle 5.3 billion times in 2024. So, it’s little surprise that Wordle is one of the best online games and puzzles you can play daily. How to play Wordle To start playing Wordle, you simply need to enter one five-letter word. The game will tell you how close you are to that day’s secret word by highlighting letters that are in the correct position in green. Letters that appear in the word but aren’t in the right spot will be highlighted in yellow. If you guess any letters that are not in the secret word, the game will gray those out on the virtual keyboard. You’ll only have six guesses to find each day’s word, though you still can use grayed-out letters to help narrow things down. It’s also worth remembering that letters can appear in the secret word more than once. Wordle is free to play on the NYT’s website and apps, as well as on Meta Quest headsets. The game refreshes at midnight local time. If you log into a New York Times account, you can track your stats, including the all-important win streak. How to play Wordle more than once a day If you have a NYT subscription that includes full access to the publication’s games, you don’t have to stop after a single round of Wordle. You’ll have access to an archive of more than 1,400 previous Wordle games. So if you’re a relative newcomer, you’ll be able to go back and catch up on previous editions. In addition, paid NYT Games members have access to a tool called the Wordle Bot. This can tell you how well you performed at each day’s game. Previous Wordle answers Before today’s Wordle hints, here are the answers to recent puzzles that you may have missed: Yesterday’s Wordle answer for Friday, May 16 — FIFTH Thursday, May 15 — EAGER Wednesday, May 14 — BONGO Tuesday, May 13 — AWARE Monday, May 12 — BICEP Today’s Wordle hints explained Every day, we’ll try to make Wordle a little easier for you. First, we’ll offer a hint that describes the meaning of the word or how it might be used in a phrase or sentence. We’ll also tell you if there are any double (or even triple) letters in the word. In case you still haven’t quite figured it out by that point, we’ll then provide the first letter of the word. Those who are still stumped after that can continue on to find out the answer for today’s Wordle. This should go without saying, but make sure to scroll slowly. Spoilers are ahead. Today’s Wordle help Here is a hint for today’s Wordle answer: Adjective for something that has matured or increased in size, especially a person who has become an adult. Are there any double letters in today’s Wordle? There are no repeated letters in today’s Wordle answer. What’s the first letter of today’s Wordle? The first letter of today’s Wordle answer is G. The Wordle answer today This is your final warning before we reveal today’s Wordle answer. No take-backs. Don’t blame us if you happen to scroll too far and accidentally spoil the game for yourself. What is today’s Wordle? Today’s Wordle answer is… Today’s Wordle answer for Saturday, May 17 – GROWN GROWN Not to worry if you didn’t figure out today’s Wordle word. If you made it this far down the page, hopefully you at least kept your streak going. And, hey: there’s always another game tomorrow. Source link #Clues #answer #Saturday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eurovision 2025 Live Updates: With Odes to Saunas and Coffee, Contest Tries to Focus on Fun, Not Politics Eurovision 2025 Live Updates: With Odes to Saunas and Coffee, Contest Tries to Focus on Fun, Not Politics May 17, 2025, 1:30 p.m. ET Celine Dion at the 1988 Eurovision final in Dublin, which she won.Credit…Sobli/RDB/Ullstein Bild, via Getty Images Because its rules don’t specify that competing artists must be from the country they represent, the Eurovision Song Contest has had some interesting pairings in its history. One of the most classic happened in Dublin in April 1988, when Celine Dion performed on behalf of Switzerland — and won. Dion herself was a little perplexed, writing in her autobiography, “My Story, My Dream,” (2001): “Though French *********, I was representing the Swiss! And singing a song written by an Italian and a Turk.” (She was close: The lyricist, Nella Martinetti, was Swiss but spoke Italian; and the composer, Atilla Sereftug, was born in Turkey but became a Swiss citizen.) The song, “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi” (“Don’t Leave Without Me”), was a synth-laden mid-tempo number, and Dion — a perm-haired 20-year-old at the time — was not a big fan, writing later that she found it “too pompous.” Yet she eked out a victory in one of the most suspenseful finishes in Eurovision history: The British entry, Scott Fitzgerald’s “Go,” was the runner-up by a single point. (In her book, Dion is less focused on the contest than on what immediately followed — when she and her longtime manager, René Angélil, became romantically involved.) “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi” remains the last entry performed in French to win Eurovision; France has not won since 1977. Switzerland waited until 2024 to prevail again, that time with Nemo’s “The Code,” which is written in English — not one of Switzerland’s four official languages. “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi” was only moderately successful as a single, but it helped expand Dion’s success beyond her strongholds of Quebec and France — and it remains a favorite among fans, who have been fretting about a possible surprise appearance in Basel for this year’s final. She released her English-language debut album, “Unison,” in April 1990, and its track “Where Does My Heart Beat Now” was her first single to enter the Top 10 in the United States. After that, world domination was almost hers. Show more Source link #Eurovision #Live #Updates #Odes #Saunas #Coffee #Contest #Focus #Fun #Politics Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“The House With the Caryatids:” an Architectural Gem in Athens “The House With the Caryatids:” an Architectural Gem in Athens “The House With The Caryatids” is a landmark of Athens. Credit: Screenshot YouTube Up Stories In a quiet street minutes away from the Acropolis Hill, an iconic house with two Caryatids on its balcony has been adorning the heart of downtown Athens for over 100 years. Known as “The House With the Caryatids,” it is a symbol of Greek heritage and an architectural jewel poised between the past and the present. The simple, two-story building on Asomaton 45 Street was the residence of modern Greek sculptor Ioannis Karakatsanis, who lived and worked at the house until his death in 1906. Karakatsanis was a student of Leonidas Drosis, a leading Greek sculptor whose massive statues of Socrates and Plato stand in front of the Academy of Athens on Panepistimiou Avenue. Karakatsanis’ family sold the building after the sculptor died. It underwent a renovation and since then has been the home of the Greek Olympic Winners Association. In 1989, the Greek Ministry of Culture listed it as a landmark. Caryatids of the Erechtheion. Credit: George Rex. CC BY 2.0/flickr The differences with the Caryatids of the Erechtheion In contrast with the Caryatids of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis, the two female statues on the balcony of Karakatsanis’ house have their hands crossed in front of them instead of freely falling down. Moreover, their legs are not visible. Instead, they are connected to square stands that are smoothly combined with the balcony. This deviation from the ancient Greek tradition appears to be far from coincidental. The two Caryatids are said to be representing the image of Karakatsanis’ wife, Xanthi, and his wife’s sister, Eudoxia, thus making the monument deeply personal. A Caryatid is a sculpted female figure serving as architectural support instead of a column in ancient Greece. The eerie legend behind “The House with the Caryatids” “The House with the Caryatids” became widely known through a popular legend, which 19th century Athenians loved to tell. That legend remains alive to this day, adding a veil of mystery to the house. Panagiotis Kritikakos, a barber who had his shop on the ground floor of the building, told his clients that the two Caryatids represented Karakatsanis’ daughters, who died either of a rare disease or were poisoned by their stepmother. However, his descendants refuted these claims while Karakatsanis’ daughters all lived a long life. “The House of the Caryatids” in other artists work In 1952, Henri Cartier-Bresson, a famous French artist and humanist photographer, snapped one of his most legendary pictures in front of “The House of the Caryatids.” It depicts two old Greek women dressed in ****** passing under the building. The photo beautifully contrasts the two female statues with the two, ******-clad Greek women. Giannis Tsarouxis, a famous Greek painter and set designer, was inspired by the two Caryatids adorning the building and portrayed them in his paintings and set designs. To this day, “The House of the Caryatids” appears in countless photos posted online and in social media, snapped by local passers-by and tourists. Source link #House #Caryatids #Architectural #Gem #Athens Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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FA Cup Final highlights: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City FA Cup Final highlights: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City A first half goal from Eberechi Eze is enough for Crystal Palace to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester City and win the first ever major trophy in the club’s history in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. MATCH REPORT: FA Cup Final – Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Available to *** users only. Source link #Cup #Final #highlights #Crystal #Palace #Manchester #City Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]