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Trump wants to ‘equalize’ and lower drug prices. Could Canada be impacted? – National Trump wants to ‘equalize’ and lower drug prices. Could Canada be impacted? – National U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new effort to lower prescription drug prices for Americans that targets foreign nations — both for the lower prices they pay and the potential to import cheaper drugs from those countries. Yet the federal government and policy experts say any potential impacts from the executive order signed this week — including supply shortages and higher prices — aren’t likely to hit Canada. “I don’t think this is actually likely to be a direct threat against Canada,” said Michael Law, a professor at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in access to medicines. Trump’s order calls on the health department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to broker new price tags for drugs over the next month. If deals are not reached with the drugmakers, Kennedy will be tasked with developing a new rule that ties the price the U.S. pays for medications to lower prices paid by other countries. Story continues below advertisement “We’re going to equalize,” Trump said at a Monday press conference. “The rest of the world is going to have to pay a little bit more, and America is going to pay a lot less.” 1:47 Trump tariffs could raise prices in U.S. for *********-made drugs, research letter warns In Canada, drug prices are overseen by the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, which told Global News it protects ********* consumers by reviewing prices and ensuring they’re not “excessive.” “If the price of a patented medicine is found to be excessive by a Hearing Panel, the Board has the power to order a reduction in the price in the price to a non-excessive level and to enforce that order,” a spokesperson said in an email. “The Board is also able to order a rights holder to offset any excess revenues.” The spokesperson added the review board receives publicly-available prices for drugs sold in 11 “comparator” countries — including Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and Sweden — that factor into prices set in Canada. Story continues below advertisement “Since the U.S. is not in this basket of comparator countries, the (board’s) price review would not be directly affected by price changes in the U.S.,” the emailed statement said. Regulatory agencies like the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and the pan-********* Pharmaceutical Alliance, which negotiates prices with drugmakers on behalf of provincial, territorial and federal health insurance plans, are generally why drug costs in Canada are lower than the U.S., experts say. Dozens of other countries have similar national regulators. More on Health More videos According to experts who spoke with the Associated Press after Trump’s announcement, the U.S. drug market mostly operates as a fragmented system where companies negotiate with individual insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, commonly known as PBMs. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. In countries with single regulatory agencies, a drug company can lose out on profits entirely if a regulator walks away from negotiations, and is more likely to accept a lower price than no deal at all. The U.S. Congress in 2022 passed a new law that allows Medicare to negotiate lower prices for a handful of prescription drugs starting in 2026, primarily insulin for diabetes patients. A 2024 report published by the RAND research organization found, using 2022 data, that prices in the U.S. were 2.78 times higher than those in 33 comparable countries across all drugs. That includes Canada, where drug prices were just 44 per cent of U.S. prices, according to the report. Story continues below advertisement Trump also threatened pharmaceutical companies with federal investigations into their practices and opening up the U.S. drug market to bring in more imported medications from abroad if prices aren’t lowered. Law said pharmaceutical companies would likely not allow that to happen on a national scale. “I find it highly unlikely that any branded company in the United States is going to cut their margins by sending an enormous amount of drugs to Canada, only to have it come back into the United States at a lower price,” he said. “It’d be very easy for the companies to limit the extent to which that activity could take place.” 2:03 Health Canada promises to safeguard prescription drug supply as Florida’s FDA approval raises fears Canada also doesn’t have the manufacturing capacity to fulfill mass imports to the U.S. while also fulfilling domestic orders, Law said. Story continues below advertisement Individual states have sought to source cheaper drugs from Canada for decades. In 2024, Florida became the first state to get a drug importation program approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under federal law. Trending Now World juniors sex assault trial to proceed with only judge Stranded orcas, dolphins left in rotting tanks in closed French marine park More than a year later, however, the program has yet to begin and no drugs have been imported to Florida from Canada. Under federal requirements, state officials must first test the drugs to make sure they’re authentic and relabel them so that they comply with U.S. standards. Trump in April signed an executive order on lowering drug costs that directed Kennedy to, among other things, “streamline and improve” within 90 days the program allowing states to import drug from Canada. Colorado has said it expects its own ********* drug import program to be approved by the FDA soon, and other states have submitted applications as well. Health Canada says it has been “taking all necessary action to safeguard the drug supply and ensure Canadians have access to the prescription drugs they need” ever since the Florida program was approved. A spokesperson said the department has reminded drugmakers and exporters of its obligations under Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations, which prohibits the ***** of certain drugs intended for the ********* market outside Canada “if that ***** would cause or worsen a drug shortage in Canada.” Story continues below advertisement “Health Canada will not hesitate to take immediate action to address non-compliance,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement. What could happen next with tariffs? Trump has also vowed to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals from foreign countries. The U.S. Commerce Department last month launched a Section 232 investigation into whether those imports pose a national security threat — the same process that led to tariffs on steel and aluminum. The department did not respond to questions from Global News about whether FDA-approved state drug importation programs would conflict with that investigation or future tariffs. An FDA spokesperson, speaking on background, told Global News in an email that the agency “is committed to implementing the executive orders related to drug imports.” 5:01 How tariffs could raise drug prices in Canada A majority of pharmaceutical ingredients used in drugs sold in North America originate from India and China, meaning tariffs on pharmaceuticals could raise prices for Americans. Story continues below advertisement Law said it’s possible Indian and ******** manufacturers facing tariffs could also pass those added costs to ********* customers, but only if those drugs are being imported from the U.S. “Especially for generic drugs, India manufactures the majority of the drugs that are sold in the world,” he said. “If those drugs are getting directly imported from India to Canada, the U.S. tariffs would have little to no impact whatsoever on those products.” —with files from Global’s Katie Dangerfield and the Associated Press Source link #Trump #equalize #drug #prices #Canada #impacted #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

5 winners/losers after Brock Purdy agrees to massive five-year, $265 million deal with San Francisco 49ers – Yahoo Sports 5 winners/losers after Brock Purdy agrees to massive five-year, $265 million deal with San Francisco 49ers – Yahoo Sports 5 winners/losers after Brock Purdy agrees to massive five-year, $265 million deal with San Francisco 49ers Yahoo SportsSources: Purdy, 49ers reach 5-year, $265M deal ESPNWhat does the new Brock Purdy contract mean for Commanders’ Jayden Daniels? Yahoo SportsBrock Purdy, 49ers agree to terms on five-year, $265 million extension NFL.comBrock Purdy’s contract has a true average from signing of $45 million per year NBC Sports Source link #winnerslosers #Brock #Purdy #agrees #massive #fiveyear #million #deal #San #Francisco #49ers #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

How Diddy’s lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassie How Diddy’s lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassie After a tense first week, Sean “Diddy” Combs lawyers finished their cross-examination on the prosecution’s star witness, his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper has denied all of them. The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened when lawyers brought up old text messages exchanged between Combs and Ventura. Source link #Diddys #lawyers #freakoff #texts #Cassie Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Pros and Cons of Doom: The Dark Ages' Glory Kill Changes The Pros and Cons of Doom: The Dark Ages' Glory Kill Changes Doom: The Dark Ages makes a variety of changes to the franchise, with one of the most notable being its approach to Glory Kills. Source link #Pros #Cons #Doom #Dark #Ages039 #Glory #Kill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana Flames ripped through a former plantation house in Louisiana, which was built in 1859, destroying much of the historic structure. The fire started on Thursday afternoon, when two employees saw smoke coming out of a room in the second floor. Between 30 to 40 firefighters attended at the scene, but weren’t able to control the flames, according to CBS News. By the end of the day, the historic mansion was declared a total loss. The cause of the fire are still under investigation and there have been no reports of injuries. Source link #Huge #fire #engulfs #historic #plantation #house #Louisiana Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PM signals youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal PM signals youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has given his strongest signal yet that a youth mobility scheme could form part of a new deal with the EU. Speaking to the Times ahead of a summit on Monday between the bloc and the ***, he insisted such a scheme would not amount to a return to pre-Brexit freedom of movement. While Sir Keir said it would be a “reciprocal” arrangement in which young people would be able to move abroad for up to two years, no specific details about the ages of those who could be eligible and whether there would be a cap on numbers were given. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has described the possible scheme as “free movement through the back door”. “We’re not against youth mobility schemes. We’re against uncapped migration schemes,” she wrote on X. Reform *** has echoed these sentiments. Its deputy leader, Richard Tice, said earlier this week such a scheme would be “the thin end” to EU free movement. Sir Keir has denied these accusations, saying that Labour has a “red line in our manifesto about freedom of movement” and that “youth mobility is not freedom of movement”. An agreement is expected to be announced at Monday’s summit, which is being held at London’s Lancaster House. The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg has been told that it will only be an agreement in principle, not the final deal. She understands that the EU has been pushing for stays as long as four years, while the *** is not contemplating more than one or two. Prior to Brexit, young people in the *** had the right to travel and study freely, without a visa, in the rest of Europe and vice versa. A new deal could see a return to a similar state of affairs. The prime minister has pointed to reciprocal youth mobility schemes (YMS) that the *** already has with the likes of Australia – where people between the ages of 18 and 35 are allowed to work in each other’s countries. The *** currently offers visas allowing young people from 12 non-EU countries including Japan, South Korea and Uruguay to study or work in the *** for up to two years. Those from Australia, Canada or New Zealand can extend by a further year. These visas are subject to annual quotas, ranging from 100 visas for Andorra to 42,000 for Australia, with ballots held where they are oversubscribed. The former Tory government last year rejected an EU offer that would have made it easier for people aged between 18 and 30 to study and work abroad in the wake of Brexit. Labour at the time said it had “no plans for a youth mobility scheme” if it won the general election. London Mayor Sadiq Khan told the BBC’s Newsnight programme on Friday that the current government was giving “mixed messages” and that he wanted to hear it “speaking in one voice and say they would like a youth mobility scheme”. He said such a scheme would “put rocket boosters up businesses in London”, where there are gaps in sectors including hospitality, creative industries, health and social care. The ***’s European relations minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds, publicly confirmed last week that the government was considering setting up a youth mobility scheme as part of a new partnership agreement with the EU. He told the Financial Times that “a smart, controlled youth mobility scheme would of course have benefits for our young people” – provided the government’s red lines are respected. Asked whether the *** might in the future consider re-joining the Erasmus student scheme, Thomas-Symonds said there were not currently plans to do so but added the government was “always open to listening to sensible proposals from the EU”. Universities and students the BBC has spoken to recently say Brexit has made studying in the *** less attractive. For example, since August 2021, new students from the EU generally have had to pay international fees and do not qualify for tuition fee loans. As well as youth mobility, issues such as fishing rights are also expected to be discussed during Monday’s meeting – the first since Brexit. Sir Keir described the upcoming talks as a “really significant moment”, saying they would help to create greater wealth for British people. “Nobody wants to relitigate the last nine years and I think [the things] they will be most concerned about — am I going to be better off, is this going to help my living standards, is it going to make sure my job’s preserved, are there jobs in the future, is my community going to benefit from that? — that’ll be test number one,” he said. Source link #signals #youth #mobility #scheme #part #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Bronte Macaulay turns it on topping the reigning world champion to launch her Margaret River Pro swansong Bronte Macaulay turns it on topping the reigning world champion to launch her Margaret River Pro swansong Last week, Bronte Macaulay was giving lessons to local kids in the Margaret River surf. And on Saturday, she took none other than reigning world champion Caitlin Simmers to school. Source link #Bronte #Macaulay #turns #topping #reigning #world #champion #launch #Margaret #River #Pro #swansong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

At least 4 dead after tornado and severe storm batters St. Louis, mayor says – KSHB 41 Kansas City At least 4 dead after tornado and severe storm batters St. Louis, mayor says – KSHB 41 Kansas City At least 4 dead after tornado and severe storm batters St. Louis, mayor says KSHB 41 Kansas City5 dead, 5,000 homes damaged, curfew in place for parts of St. Louis after 2 tornadoes hit area KSDK5 dead, church belltower collapses, buildings destroyed in St. Louis storm: Live updates STLtoday.com2 deaths reported in Scott County, Mo. after storms, possible tornado KFVS12At least 7 killed, 35 injured as suspected tornadoes hit St. Louis and southeast Missouri NBC News Source link #dead #tornado #severe #storm #batters #Louis #mayor #KSHB #Kansas #City Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lights out! Camera Action takes Belmont’s $100,000 Provincial Championship Series Final Lights out! Camera Action takes Belmont’s $100,000 Provincial Championship Series Final Camera Action proved that a quick turnaround is no obstacle, coming off a defeat six days earlier to win the $100,000 Racing WA Provincial Championship Series Final (1400m) at Belmont. After being beaten as a $1.90 favourite at Northam in her heat of the series on Sunday, punters sent Camera Action out a $7.50 TABtouch elect in Saturday’s feature. Other than the lethargic Speed Bubble ($34), who missed the start hopelessly, Camera Action was the last to leave the stalls and was bustled up by Brayden Gaerth to sit in the three-wide train but still near the back. With 600m to go and nine lengths from leader Psycho Sista ($6.50), Gaerth hooked the mare to the outside to start a searching run. Cornering nine wide as the field fanned, the four-year-old unleashed a paralysing run down the outskirts of the track and raced to the front with 150m left. Snazzler ($34), who turned alongside Camera Action but couldn’t match her dash, ran to second place but could get no closer than a length to the dominant daughter of Shooting To Win. Despite the short-priced defeat last weekend, co-trainer Sean Casey was not dismayed after being turned over by Manhattan Strip. Camera IconCamera Action wins the 2025 Provincial Championship Final at Belmont for jockey Brayden Gaerth Credit: Simon Merritt/Simon Merritt / Western Racepix “It was a great effort from the horse. She ran last Sunday at Northam and ran a super race,” he said. “The other day when Brad (Parnham) rode her, she had the field covered. She got to the front and was home, but ******* (Pike) had one of those purple patch days where he got out of the ground the last 100m and got the drop on us. “Brad and I had in mind that she doesn’t need to hit the front too early, but she had the race shot to pieces and then ******* just came from nowhere. By no fault of anybody, we got beaten.” The win brought up a metropolitan double for Gaerth on consecutive weekends after the earlier success of Sky Duke ($7.50). “Very impressed with Brayden’s ride here today. We both assessed how we thought the race would be run and it just went to the letter,” Casey said. “He was able to ride it out hard and change the whip into the left. It was a really good watch. “She’s a nice big, strong mare and beautifully put together. She’s got the scope and stride (to get 1600m). Gaerth, still a 2kg claiming apprentice, was riding the mare for the first time and registered his first triple-figure purse race win. “Looking at the race initially, it was going to be a bit hairy,” Gaerth said. “But, like I said to Sean, it’s no good pulling back or working all the way forward, I think we’ve just got to ride for luck and try to be midfield. Camera IconCamera Action wins the 2025 Provincial Championship Final at Belmont for jockey Brayden Gaerth Credit: Simon Merritt/Simon Merritt / Western Racepix “All credit to the horse. I had to pop early and go. It was a massive, massive effort from her. “She wanted to hang in a little bit and once I pulled (the whip) through and gave her a couple, she straightened up and ran through the line really nicely. “Off the weights, claiming 2kg, off 55kg, she meets them a lot better. She’s better than most of them, so the draw was obviously the big query. But with that weight, we were able to use her and off the quick spin, she was too good.” The mature-aged apprentice was denied a treble in the final race as Speed Dream ($7) beat Correct Choice ($5.50) by a half head. “It’s been really good the last couple of months,” Gaerth said. “The support I’ve had from trainers… they’ve really supported me, and it comes down to the cattle you’re getting on, and I’m getting on some really, really fast ones.” Source link #Lights #Camera #Action #takes #Belmonts #Provincial #Championship #Series #Final Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here’s what tariffs could make more expensive at Walmart – CNN Here’s what tariffs could make more expensive at Walmart – CNN Here’s what tariffs could make more expensive at Walmart CNNIn a Trade War, Walmart Lacks Some of Amazon’s Ammunition WSJWalmart’s tariff price hikes are likely weeks away NBC NewsWalmart Warns About Ability to ‘Absorb’ Tariff Costs Without Raising Prices The New York TimesWalmart, Mattel and other retailers to boost prices as trade war hits shoppers Los Angeles Times Source link #Heres #tariffs #expensive #Walmart #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What to expect on trade, immigration and defence What to expect on trade, immigration and defence Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC Stand by for a dazzling European event. Cameras everywhere. Famous faces. Red carpets. No, not Eurovision in all its noisy glory, but the first European summit of what the prime minister hopes will be a new era, where governments around the continent concentrate not on instant verdicts – douze points or nul points – but on creating long-term relationships that make life easier. The *** is hoping to show that just as you don’t have to be European to enjoy Eurovision, you don’t have to be in the European Union (EU) to get some of the benefits of the club. Expectations of Monday’s summit are high. One minister joked they hope you’ll “Remember Monday” – get it? It’s a moment to fix what they consider were the mistakes of Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. It’s the first formal summit for European leaders since Brexit, and Downing Street is going for the full extravaganza: the grandeur of London’s Lancaster House, a warship brought up the Thames to be shown off and used as a lunch venue, then, it’s hoped, even a press conference in the Downing Street Rose Garden. “It’s clearly designed for the telly – everyone will be there apart from the King and Paddington Bear,” said a diplomatic source about the plans. The atmosphere is entirely different to the last time the *** and the EU circled each other at a formal summit. The two main negotiators – Nick Thomas-Symonds for the ***, who’ll join us in the studio on Sunday, and the EU’s Maros Sefcovic – have struck a friendly partnership, sinking wine (Slovakian reds) and whisky (Welsh). What’s the actual point of the summit? In private, government insiders are not expecting a giant whizz-bang new deal with our closest trading partners. The public gave Labour permission to improve the existing Brexit agreement in the general election but not totally rewrite it, and the EU doesn’t have the mandate from its members to draft something totally new either. Be on guard for any declarations of a heroic or profound shift. Reuters Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said Labour would focus on delivering its manifesto rather than rejoining EU programmes But it’s a significant moment nonetheless, after all those years of bitterness and brinkmanship, and the government hopes there will be meaningful agreements, particularly on defence, opening up billions of euros to *** firms, and tidying up some of the existing cooperation between the *** and EU countries on security. Expect an easing of the admin hassles Brexit created for farmers and the food industry – sanitary and phytosanitary arrangements, or SPS to use the horrendous jargon. There will be important commitments – diplomatic language at least – on energy, on migration, agriculture, on data sharing, the list goes on. My colleague Damian Grammaticas has taken a closer look at some of the issues here. In the classic tradition of ***-EU negotiations, though, there is heavy briefing from sources on both sides that it’s “going to the wire”. Will there be a deal to allow young Brits and EU citizens to live and work more easily in each other’s countries? As I write I’m told only an “agreement in principle”, not the real final deal, will be ready for Monday. The EU was pushing for stays as long as four years to be allowed, the *** not contemplating more than one or two. Will the French (who sources are referring to when they talk diplomatically about “coastal states”) relent on demands for more protection for their fishing fleets in return for giving the *** the kind of favours it wants? “The French have been trying to link fish to lots of things,” a source close to the talks says – it might be five years since we left the EU, but maybe the more things change, the more things stay the same. Reuters Ursula von der Leyen has led the European Commission as president since 2019 Indeed, just like on so many occasions during the Brexit wrangles, as we go on air this weekend, EU ambassadors will be gathering at their COREPER (Comité des représentants permanents) meeting to go through the agreement. Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. And even then, agreements in principle will leave many details to be hammered out in the weeks and months to come. For the *** government, agreement of any sort means “we’ll have scored the hat trick”, says one minister. No one in government would dream that Monday will mean an end to their domestic woes, but a trade deal with India, an agreement with the US, and then the EU gives evidence of progress, and insiders hope it could build on a sense that Starmer’s operation and the economy has picked up some pace. Sign up for the Off Air with Laura K newsletter to get Laura Kuenssberg’s expert insight and insider stories every week, emailed directly to you. “It’s not just about the footnotes of a trade agreement – it’s also about the vibes,” says a government source. Put three deals together with better growth figures last week and maybe, just maybe, the doom generated in part by Downing Street itself is fading. But not so fast! It will be imperative to look at the footnotes of any text that emerges on Monday. Cash and the power of the EU courts were both toxic issues during the Brexit era – so what extra cash might the *** be asked to contribute if it’s joining in with some EU schemes? Access won’t come for free, though I’m told the *** would not contribute to the overall EU budget. And to what extent will the *** be expected to accept authority of EU rules? There are clear political sensitivities around any sense the government is giving too much back to Brussels. Ministers hope to be able to outline extra cooperation to combat ******** migration, and to present the changes as practical measures to make the existing arrangements work better: not the kind of deal that would excite Remainers’ hearts, nor anger Brexiteers. EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Prime Minister Starmer has promised a “reset” with the EU Keir Starmer’s promise of a “reset” with the EU may not quicken the pulse, but his team hopes that it will be “another delivery moment” – in other words, another chance for them to say to a cynical and obviously disappointed public: look, we said we’d get a more sensible deal with the EU after all that Brexit hassle, and that’s what we’ve done. The irony is that the man who was once seen as Labour’s Remainer-in-Chief is now, as prime minister, trying to fill in the blanks and smooth the many wrinkles of the Conservatives’ original Brexit deal. “It might be a broken record,” says a diplomatic source, “but at least they are trying to fix it”. Monday might not have the sequins and screeching choruses of tonight’s Eurovision, the inexplicable dance routines or pyrotechnics, but it will be a show no less. The source adds: “Maybe it will be Starmer who will drive some sort of Humvee that says ‘got Brexit done’ on the side.” BBC InDepth is the home on the website and app for the best analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. And we showcase thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. You can send us your feedback on the InDepth section by clicking on the button below. Source link #expect #trade #immigration #defence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

AFL Draft: South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez shines, Kane Bevan puts hand up as mature-age prospect AFL Draft: South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez shines, Kane Bevan puts hand up as mature-age prospect Classy South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez has pushed his case as a first-round prospect with a strong performance in a losing effort for Western Australia’s under-18 championship side. Source link #AFL #Draft #South #Fremantle #midfielder #Fred #Rodriguez #shines #Kane #Bevan #puts #hand #matureage #prospect Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fed’s Powell says US may be entering ******* of more frequent and persistent ‘supply shocks’ Fed’s Powell says US may be entering ******* of more frequent and persistent ‘supply shocks’ Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the US may be entering a ******* of more frequent supply shocks and volatile inflation, warranting more transparent communication practices from the central bank. The comments came in a speech as Powell kicks off a five-year review of the central bank’s monetary policy framework. “A critical question is how to foster a broader understanding of the uncertainty that the economy generally faces,” Powell said in his speech in Washington, D.C., predicting that “we may be entering a ******* of more frequent, and potentially more persistent, supply shocks.” That, he said, will be a “difficult challenge for the economy and for central banks.” He said higher interest rates adjusted for inflation may reflect the possibility that inflation could be more volatile going forward than in the intercrisis ******* of the 2010s. “In periods with larger, more frequent, or more disparate shocks, effective communication requires that we convey the uncertainty that surrounds our understanding of the economy and the outlook. We will examine ways to improve along that dimension as we move forward.” Read more: How the Fed rate decision affects your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference on May 7. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) · ASSOCIATED PRESS He noted that while the Fed’s benchmark policy rate is currently well above zero — currently in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% — in recent decades, the Fed has cut the rate by about 500 basis points when the economy is in a recession. Powell stressed the critical need to maintain inflation expectations at 2%, which has also been a hallmark of past assessments. Read more: How to protect your money during turmoil, stock market volatility The Fed is undertaking a review of its monetary policy framework, a practice it does every five years. In 2020, during the last review, the Fed was concerned about pushing away the risk of deflation. At the time, the Fed said that following periods in which inflation has been running persistently below 2%, they would likely aim to achieve inflation moderately above 2% for some time. After inflation took off following the pandemic, Powell acknowledged that the idea of an intentional, moderate overshoot proved irrelevant to their policy discussions and has remained so through today. Powell noted that in discussions so far, Fed members have indicated that they thought it would be appropriate to reconsider the language around aiming to essentially “overshoot” the long-run inflation target at times so that the inflation rate is close or equal to the Fed’s goal of 2% on average to guard against falling short of the target. Source link #Feds #Powell #entering #******* #frequent #persistent #supply #shocks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Honor is calling out Samsung’s design choices, and it brought receipts – PhoneArena Honor is calling out Samsung’s design choices, and it brought receipts – PhoneArena Honor is calling out Samsung’s design choices, and it brought receipts PhoneArenaSamsung’s ultra-thin Galaxy phone is a greatly misunderstood device – and I shamelessly love it ZDNETThe Samsung S25 Edge’s Camera Is Good Enough to Rival the Ultra CNETSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs S25 Ultra: What’s the difference? The Shortcut | Matt SwiderSamsung launches slimmest smartphone in race against rival Apple Reuters Source link #Honor #calling #Samsungs #design #choices #brought #receipts #PhoneArena Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NASA’s SWOT Satellite Reveals Big Impact of Small Ocean Currents and Waves on Ocean NASA’s SWOT Satellite Reveals Big Impact of Small Ocean Currents and Waves on Ocean Small-scale ocean features once overlooked are now seen as powerful forces shaping Earth’s climate and marine life. Developed in association with the French space agency CNES, the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite caught two-dimensional images of submesoscale waves and eddies about a mile across in a recent NASA-led study. Now clearly seen in before-unheard-of clarity, these currents are essential in moving carbon, nutrients, and heat across the ocean. The high-resolution data of the satellite provides the most comprehensive picture yet of how small-scale vertical currents affect the ecosystems and climatic systems of the world. NASA SWOT Satellite Discovers Vertical Ocean Currents Driving Climate and Ecosystem Change As per a recent report from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, SWOT revealed how vertical ocean circulation, previously too fine for satellite observation but too broad for ship-based tools, drives exchanges between ocean depths and the atmosphere. “Vertical currents can bring heat from deep layers to the surface, warming the atmosphere,” notes oceanographer Matthew Archer in a statement. SWOT tracked a submesoscale eddy in the Pacific’s Kuroshio Current and measured vertical circulation of up to 14 metres per day, showing how such features help sustain surface ecosystems. The satellite also observed an internal solitary wave in the Andaman Sea with twice the energy of a typical internal tide, underscoring its ability to estimate energy movement in global waters. Scientists use sea surface height data from SWOT to infer wave slope and fluid pressure, which reveals current speed and the volume of energy or material being transported. “Force is the fundamental quantity driving fluid motion,” explained coauthor Jinbo Wang of Texas A&M University in the blog. Researchers emphasise SWOT’s role in reshaping ocean modelling. “Now models must adapt to these small-scale features,” denotes JPL’s Lee Fu in the official NASA blog, adding that SWOT data is already being integrated into NASA’s ECCO ocean model. Through continuous monitoring, SWOT is intended to help clarify among environmental changes, ocean-atmosphere interaction, and climate behaviour. The SWOT mission is a joint project between NASA and CNES, with contributions from CSA and the *** Space Agency, and represents a new era in observing Earth. Its snapshots of the globe every 21 days offer a one-of-a-kind glimpse of how small, dynamic ocean systems help control life and climate on Earth. Source link #NASAs #SWOT #Satellite #Reveals #Big #Impact #Small #Ocean #Currents #Waves #Ocean Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Caslick scores, Wallaroos defy ugly incident in USA win Caslick scores, Wallaroos defy ugly incident in USA win Charlotte Caslick has opened her Wallaroos account in a 27-19 defeat of the USA, marred by a late red card for a head stamp. Rugby sevens convert Caslick scored the host’s first try in Canberra on Saturday and, finding plenty of ball, showed some new tricks with a couple of clever grubbers in traffic on the wing. Eva Karpani scored once, back-rower Ashley Marsters found a double while Eagles forward Hope Rogers bagged a hat-trick as the home side overcame an early try to control the contest. The match will be remembered for Eagles centre Alev Kelter’s red card though, the former ice hockey and soccer player sent off for stamping rival centre Georgina Friedrichs in the final minutes. An bronze medallist for the American sevens team in Paris last year, Kelter took a hit-up and then stamped repeatedly with her boot on Friedrichs’ head, who was clinging to her other leg. Referee Aimee Barrett-Theron labelled it “thuggery” after viewing the replay and had no hesitation in delivering a straight red card to the three-time Olympian. Aware of Caslick’s ball-playing ability, Australia coach Jo Yapp said there was no long-term plans to keep the Olympic champion on the wing. “It’s no secret we lost two of our wingers … if you watch Charlotte she’s going to learn best by being on the field,” Yapp said. “We saw that in the first half today and she’s been working incredibly hard and it was great to see.” The Wallaroos began their Test campaign with a big win in Fiji but Saturday night’s victory was Australia’s first in the Pacific Four competition after a loss to New Zealand last week. They’ll play Canada in Brisbane next Friday. Source link #Caslick #scores #Wallaroos #defy #ugly #incident #USA #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump seeks a return to America’s racist roots — and he’s moving fast Trump seeks a return to America’s racist roots — and he’s moving fast The Trump administration is fighting against diversity, equity and inclusion and for a return to extreme racial exclusion, inequality and white supremacy. This was evident from the first few weeks of his presidency, when President Trump adopted a series of executive orders and guidance seeking to end affirmative action, eliminate efforts to address discriminatory hiring practices in the federal government, and to no longer prohibit segregation for government contractors. We have also seen orders to abolish programs that ensure equity and address racial disparities in such areas as health care, and to ban books and other materials that honestly discuss race in American history from K-12 education, higher education, the military, and even archives held at the Smithsonian. One recent effort by the Trump administration designed to exacerbate racial inequality and exclusion in American schools that should not be overlooked is last month’s executive order that claims to remove equity from school discipline. The order seeks to undo policies from former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden that reminded schools of their duty under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, to ensure that discipline guidance and practices do not exclude students based on race or result in disparate punishment of students of color. Nationally, ****** students experience suspensions and expulsions at approximately two to three times the rate of white students, limiting their access to in-class instruction and learning. Critically, pervasive school discipline disparities are not explicable by actual differences in the conduct of students of different races or differences in socioeconomic status. There is consensus in education research that ****** students are no more likely to misbehave than other students. In fact, racial disparities are most pronounced for minor, subjective offenses where educators have discretion to determine whether behavior constitutes a punishable offense. Schools did not always use suspension and expulsion to discipline students. Prior to the 1960s school suspension was rarely, if ever, used in schools. In contrast, during the first years of school desegregation, the number of ****** students who were suspended and expelled jumped significantly. For example, Minnijean Brown-Trickey, one of the ****** students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, was later expelled for pushing back against the racial harassment she experienced. As she was expelled, white students chanted “One down, eight to go,” referring to a desire to exclude the other ****** students who comprised the Little Rock Nine. In a recent article, I describe how the NAACP Legal Defense Fund convened national civil rights organizations in 1972 to discuss the sudden, systematic exclusion of ****** children in desegregating schools. A report released that year, titled “The Student Pushout: Victim of Continued Resistance to Desegregation,” found that large numbers of non-white students had been pushed to drop out of many recently desegregated school systems. According to the report, by suspending and expelling ****** students at higher rates, school administrators were subverting court orders to desegregate. In some desegregating school districts, upwards of one-third or one-half of ****** students were suspended from their new schools. An examination of some of the “offenses” for which ****** students were suspended shows how hostile treatment of ****** students in desegregated environments motivated exclusionary discipline. For example, ****** male students were suspended for talking to white female students. ****** female students were suspended for not saying “yes sir” and “yes ma’am” when speaking to white adults. A coalition of civil rights advocates pushed the Department of Education to recognize the civil rights violations and exclusion occurring through racially disparate school discipline. This advocacy would eventually lead to the Title VI disparate impact regulations that Trump now seeks to eliminate. Reflecting on the history of suspensions and expulsions, and the reasons ****** students are punished more harshly, is critical to creating change today. This history is necessary to understand persistent biases. Research shows that adults in schools are more likely to interpret the behavior of ****** students as disrespectful, aggressive, threatening and dangerous compared to white students engaged in the same behavior. Deep-seated racial stereotypes lead to adultification bias, or the perception of ****** children as older, less innocent and less worthy of nurturing and support. Educators and policymakers must address adult biases and eliminate subjective and discriminatory discipline policies. Change is possible. In October 2023, California passed Bill 274, which prohibits schools from issuing suspensions for discipline categories, including “willful defiance,” tardiness and truancy, that have been shown to disparately exclude ****** students for offenses that pose no danger to others. As California legislators recognized, suspensions and expulsions serve no educational purpose and unfairly exclude ****** and other marginalized students. Exclusionary punishment is not an effective deterrent for student misbehavior and negatively impacts learning and life outcomes for students. It’s time for lawmakers across the country to act to ban unfair and discriminatory school discipline practices and adopt adopt research-based strategies, like restorative justice, to improve school climates. Cara McClellan is director of the Advocacy for Racial and Civil Justice Clinic and practice associate professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. 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 The Hill. Source link #Trump #seeks #return #Americas #racist #roots #hes #moving #fast Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to 5-year contract extension: Sources – The New York Times Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to 5-year contract extension: Sources – The New York Times Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to 5-year contract extension: Sources The New York TimesSources: Purdy, 49ers reach 5-year, $265M deal ESPNBrock Purdy’s contract has a true average from signing of $45 million per year NBC SportsBrock Purdy, 49ers agree to terms on five-year, $265 million extension NFL.comWhat Brock Purdy’s Mega-Deal Means for Broncos QB Bo Nix Sports Illustrated Source link #Brock #Purdy #49ers #agree #5year #contract #extension #Sources #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

It’s Not Borderlands, the Worst Video Game Movie Stars Christian Slater With a Horrendous 1% Rotten Tomatoes Score It’s Not Borderlands, the Worst Video Game Movie Stars Christian Slater With a Horrendous 1% Rotten Tomatoes Score The video game curse strikes again! While gamers and movie fans alike are still reeling from the spectacular failure of Borderlands at the box office, it’s worth remembering that Hollywood’s obsession with adapting interactive entertainment has produced far worse results. The Eli Roth-directed Borderlands adaptation starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart may have crashed and burned with a dismal 10% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it’s practically Oscar-worthy compared to the absolute bottom of the video game movie barrel. That dubious honor belongs to a film so terrible, it makes Borderlands look like a masterpiece. When you’re alone in the dark, the real horror is the movie itself Long before Borderlands disappointed audiences worldwide, a pioneering survival horror game called Alone in the Dark revolutionized gaming in 1992. This groundbreaking title featured 3D characters against pre-rendered backgrounds and established many conventions that would later define the horror genre in games like Resident Evil. Fast forward to 2005, when director Uwe Boll decided to adapt this beloved game into a feature film starring Christian Slater as paranormal investigator Edward Carnby. The result? A cinematic disaster of epic proportions that earned an almost impossible 1% score on Rotten Tomatoes—making it officially the worst-rated video game movie adaptation of all time. With a $20 million budget, Alone in the Dark managed to recoup only $12.7 million at the box office. Critics savaged the film for its confusing plot, laughable special effects, and particularly Tara Reid‘s wooden performance as an archaeologist. One reviewer famously asked if the film was “more interesting than a documentary of the same actors having lunch”—and concluded it wasn’t even close. What makes this failure especially tragic is that the original screenwriter later revealed his script was far more faithful to the source material. However, director Boll reportedly demanded numerous changes that ultimately destroyed any connection to what made the game special in the first place. The king of terrible video game adaptations Even Statham couldn’t punch his way out of this flop. | Image Credit: 20th Century Fox / Freestyle Releasing While Borderlands represents a recent high-profile failure in the video game adaptation space, Uwe Boll has built an entire career on creating spectacularly awful game-to-film conversions. His filmography reads like a graveyard of beloved gaming franchises. Beyond Alone in the Dark, Boll’s video game adaptation resume includes House of the Dead (3% on Rotten Tomatoes), BloodRayne (4%), and In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (4%). This consistent track record of failure has earned him a reputation as perhaps the worst director to ever tackle video game adaptations. What’s particularly fascinating is how Boll managed to continue securing funding for these projects despite their critical and commercial failures. His Far Cry adaptation (12%) in 2008 made less than $1 million on a $30 million budget—a financial disaster that would end most directors’ careers. Ironically, while Hollywood continues to struggle with video game adaptations, the Alone in the Dark franchise itself received a well-received reimagining in March 2024. This modern take features David Harbour and Jodie Comer in the lead roles, proving that sometimes the source material deserves better than what the silver screen offers. What’s your pick for the worst video game movie adaptation? Does Alone in the Dark deserve its rock-bottom rating, or is there another contender for the crown? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Source link #Borderlands #Worst #Video #Game #Movie #Stars #Christian #Slater #Horrendous #Rotten #Tomatoes #Score Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel launches major offensive as Gaza rescuers say scores killed Israel launches major offensive as Gaza rescuers say scores killed Anadolu/Getty Images Smoke rises after an Israeli attack on Tel al Zaatar, Gaza City on 15 May, 2025. Israel’s military has announced the launch of a major offensive aimed at defeating ****** and securing the freedom of remaining hostages in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces said on its Hebrew X account that it had mobilised troops for “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to seize “strategic areas” of the strip. The ******-run health ministry said that Israeli attacks had killed around 50 people on Saturday, adding to the reported toll of around 300 since Thursday. Israel imposed an aid blockade on the strip in March after the breakdown of a two-month ceasefire. Donald Trump, the US president, said on Friday that “a lot of people were starving” in Gaza. The Israeli military did not use the operational name in similar posts on its English-language X account. It said it would not stop operating “until ****** is no longer a threat and all our hostages are home”, and had “struck over 150 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip” in 24 hours. Israel has intensified its bombardment and built up armoured forces along the border despite growing international pressure to resume ceasefire talks and end its blockade. The launch of the operation appears to suggest all efforts have failed. The Times of Israel said that “Gideon’s Chariots” – a reference to a biblical warrior – would see the IDF take and control territory, move civilians to the south of the strip, attack ****** and prevent it from taking control of aid supplies. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, earlier this month said that Israel was preparing an “intense entry into Gaza” to capture and hold territory. His government said that it would not commence until Trump had completed a tour of the Middle East. The US president left the region on Friday. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has warned that Israel’s recent escalation could be considered a breach of international law. “This latest barrage of bombs, forcing people to move amid the threat of intensified attacks, the methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods, and the denial of humanitarian assistance underline that there appears to be a push for a permanent demographic shift in Gaza that is in defiance of international law and is tantamount to ethnic cleansing,” he said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was “troubled” by the situation. A UN-backed assessment published on Monday found Gaza’s population to be at “critical risk” of famine. The Israeli government has repeatedly rejected claims there is a food shortage in Gaza. Israel launched a military campaign to destroy ****** in response to the group’s cross-border attack on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. ****** still holds 57. Source link #Israel #launches #major #offensive #Gaza #rescuers #scores #killed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman fighting for life after alleged domestic violence assault Woman fighting for life after alleged domestic violence assault A woman is fighting for her life after suffering head injuries during an alleged domestic violence assault in inner Sydney on Saturday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman was rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital after she was allegedly assaulted inside a Redfern unit just after 4.30pm, NSW Police said. Camera IconA woman suffered head injuries after she was allegedly assaulted inside a Redfern unit. NewsWire/Gaye Gerard. Credit: News Corp Australia Emergency services were called to the Morehead Street block following reports of an alleged assault and the woman was found with head injuries She was treated by paramedics and a doctor before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition. A 30-year-old man, who police say is known to the woman, was arrested and taken to Mascot Police Station. “Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident,” NSW Police said in a statement. Source link #Woman #fighting #life #alleged #domestic #violence #assault Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

***********’s Richest Woman Just Moved Billions Into U.S. Stocks — And One Bet Stands Out ***********’s Richest Woman Just Moved Billions Into U.S. Stocks — And One Bet Stands Out Australia’s richest woman just placed a bold bet on the U.S. market. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart nearly doubled her U.S. holdings to $2.5 billion in the first quarter, according to a May 15 disclosure. Most of the fresh capital went into plain-vanilla index trackers covering the Nasdaq (NASDAQ:QQQ) 100, S&P 500 (SPY), and Dow Jones (DIA). The timing? Just weeks before the U.S. rolled out sweeping new tariffs that briefly spooked global markets. Rinehart, a vocal Trump supporter, may be positioning for a potential policy shift or a full-on Trump resurgence. Alongside broad-market ETFs, Rinehart scooped up shares in Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), signaling selective interest in beaten-down tech. On the flip side, she exited her stakes in energy giants like Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) a combined $109 million position at year-end 2024 that’s now gone. That shift could point to a more risk-on view or a belief that oil’s rally has peaked, especially with interest around tech growth cycles beginning to reawaken. Notably, one position didn’t budge: Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT). Rinehart still owns 150,000 shares in the Truth Social parent. While the media stock has had a turbulent ride, her conviction seems intact. With U.S. election season heating up and tariffs back in the headlines, Rinehart’s latest moves suggest she’s not just betting on the market she’s betting on a narrative. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Source link #Australians #Richest #Woman #Moved #Billions #U.S #Stocks #Bet #Stands Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Zero to 100: A numerical look at the Cowboys' 2025 schedule – Dallas Cowboys Zero to 100: A numerical look at the Cowboys' 2025 schedule – Dallas Cowboys Zero to 100: A numerical look at the Cowboys’ 2025 schedule Dallas Cowboys2025 NFL schedule: Lions, Browns among seven teams with toughest 17-game slates NFL.comCowboys play six games in a row against teams that won at least 11 games last season NBC SportsJudging five possible overreactions to the full NFL schedule: The 49ers have it easy, right? ESPN3 teams who were absolutely screwed by the NFL schedule, and 3 who weren’t Yahoo Sports Source link #numerical #Cowboys039 #schedule #Dallas #Cowboys Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Students Are Fending Off Accusations That They Used A.I. to Cheat How Students Are Fending Off Accusations That They Used A.I. to Cheat A few weeks into her sophomore year of college, Leigh Burrell got a notification that made her stomach drop. She had received a zero on an assignment worth 15 percent of her final grade in a required writing course. In a brief note, her professor explained that he believed she had outsourced the composition of her paper — a mock cover letter — to an A.I. chatbot. “My heart just freaking stops,” said Ms. Burrell, 23, a computer science major at the University of Houston-Downtown. But Ms. Burrell’s submission was not, in fact, the instantaneous output of a chatbot. According to Google Docs editing history that was reviewed by The New York Times, she had drafted and revised the assignment over the course of two days. It was flagged anyway by a service offered by the plagiarism-detection company Turnitin that aims to identify text generated by artificial intelligence. Panicked, Ms. Burrell appealed the decision. Her grade was restored after she sent a 15-page PDF of time-stamped screenshots and notes from her writing process to the chair of her English department. Still, the episode made her painfully aware of the hazards of being a student — even an honest one — in an academic landscape distorted by A.I. cheating. Generative A.I. tools including ChatGPT are reshaping education for the students who use them to cut corners. According to a Pew Research survey conducted last year, 26 percent of teenagers said they had used ChatGPT for schoolwork, double the rate of the previous year. Student use of A.I. chatbots to compose essays and solve coding problems has sent teachers scrambling for solutions. But the specter of A.I. misuse, and the imperfect systems used to root it out, may also be affecting students who are following the rules. In interviews, high school, college and graduate students described persistent anxiety about being accused of using A.I. on work they had completed themselves — and facing potentially devastating academic consequences. In response, many students have imposed methods of self-surveillance that they say feel more like self-preservation. Some record their screens for hours at a time as they do their schoolwork. Others make a point of composing class papers using only word processors that track their keystrokes closely enough to produce a detailed edit history. The next time Ms. Burrell had to submit an assignment for the class in which she had been accused of using A.I., she uploaded a 93-minute YouTube video documenting her writing process. It was annoying, she said, but necessary for her peace of mind. “I was so frustrated and paranoid that my grade was going to suffer because of something I didn’t do,” she said. These students’ fears are borne out by research reported in The Washington Post and Bloomberg Businessweek indicating that A.I.-detection software, a booming industry in recent years, often misidentifies work as A.I.-generated. A new study of a dozen A.I.-detection services by researchers at the University of Maryland found that they had erroneously flagged human-written text as A.I.-generated about 6.8 percent of the time, on average. “At least from our analysis, current detectors are not ready to be used in practice in schools to detect A.I. plagiarism,” said Soheil Feizi, an author of the paper and an associate professor of computer science at Maryland. Turnitin, which was not included in the analysis, said in 2023 that its software mistakenly flagged human-written sentences about 4 percent of the time. A detection program from OpenAI that had a 9 percent false-positive rate, according to the company, was discontinued after six months. Turnitin did not respond to requests for comment for this article, but has said that its scores should not be used as the sole determinant of A.I. misuse. “We cannot mitigate the risk of false positives completely given the nature of A.I. writing and analysis, so, it is important that educators use the A.I. score to start a meaningful and impactful dialogue with their students in such instances,” Annie Chechitelli, Turnitin’s chief product officer, wrote in a 2023 blog post. Some students are mobilizing against the use of A.I.-detection tools, arguing that the risk of penalizing innocent students is too great. More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition started by Kelsey Auman last month, one of the first of its kind, that calls on the University at Buffalo to disable its A.I.-detection service. A month before her graduation from the university’s master of public health program, Ms. Auman was told by a professor that three of her assignments had been flagged by Turnitin. She reached out to other members of the 20-person course, and five told her that they had received similar messages, she recalled in a recent interview. Two said that their graduations had been delayed. Ms. Auman, 29, was terrified she would not graduate. She had finished her undergraduate studies well before ChatGPT arrived on campuses, and it had never occurred to her to stockpile evidence in case she was accused of cheating using generative A.I. “You just assume that if you do your work, you’re going to be fine — until you aren’t,” she said. Ms. Auman said she was concerned that A.I.-detection software would punish students whose writing fell outside “algorithmic norms” for reasons that had nothing to do with artificial intelligence. In a 2023 study, Stanford University researchers found that A.I.-detection services were more likely to misclassify the work of students who were not native English speakers. (Turnitin has disputed those findings.) After Ms. Auman met with her professor and exchanged lengthy emails with the school’s Office of Academic Integrity, she was notified that she would graduate as planned, without any charges of academic dishonesty. “I’m just really glad I’m graduating,” she said. “I can’t imagine living in this feeling of fear for the rest of my academic career.” John Della Contrada, a spokesman for the University at Buffalo, said that the school was not considering discontinuing its use of Turnitin’s A.I.-detection service in response to the petition. “To ensure fairness, the university does not rely solely on A.I.-detection software when adjudicating cases of alleged academic dishonesty,” he wrote in an email, adding that the university guaranteed due process for accused students, a right to appeal and remediation options for first-time offenders. (Ms. Burrell’s school, the University of Houston-Downtown, warns faculty members that plagiarism detectors including Turnitin “are inconsistent and can easily be misused,” but still makes them available.) Other schools have determined that detection software is more trouble than it is worth: The University of California, Berkeley; Vanderbilt; and Georgetown have all cited reliability concerns in their decisions to disable Turnitin’s A.I.-detection feature. “While we recognize that A.I. detection may give some instructors peace of mind, we’ve noticed that overreliance on technology can damage a student-and-instructor relationship more than it can help it,” Jenae Cohn, executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at U.C. Berkeley, wrote in an email. Sydney Gill, an 18-year-old high school senior in San Francisco, said she appreciated that teachers were in an extremely difficult position when it came to navigating an academic environment jumbled by A.I. She added that she had second-guessed her writing ever since an essay she entered in a writing competition in late 2023 was wrongly marked as A.I.-generated. That anxiety persisted as she wrote college application essays this year. “I don’t want to say it’s life-changing, but it definitely altered how I approach all of my writing in the future,” she said. In 2023, Kathryn Mayo, a professor at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, started using A.I.-detection tools from Copyleaks and Scribbr on essays from students in her photo-history and photo-theory classes. She was relieved, at first, to find what she hoped would be a straightforward fix in a complex and frustrating moment for teachers. Then she ran some of her own writing through the service, and was notified that it had been partly generated using A.I. “I was so embarrassed,” she said. She has since changed some of her assignment prompts to make them more personal, which she hopes will make them harder for students to outsource to ChatGPT. She tries to engage any student whom she seriously suspects of misusing A.I. in a gentle conversation about the writing process. Sometimes students sheepishly admit to cheating, she said. Other times, they just drop the class. Source link #Students #Fending #Accusations #A.I #Cheat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Students Are Fending Off Accusations That They Used A.I. to Cheat How Students Are Fending Off Accusations That They Used A.I. to Cheat A few weeks into her sophomore year of college, Leigh Burrell got a notification that made her stomach drop. She had received a zero on an assignment worth 15 percent of her final grade in a required writing course. In a brief note, her professor explained that he believed she had outsourced the composition of her paper — a mock cover letter — to an A.I. chatbot. “My heart just freaking stops,” said Ms. Burrell, 23, a computer science major at the University of Houston-Downtown. But Ms. Burrell’s submission was not, in fact, the instantaneous output of a chatbot. According to Google Docs editing history that was reviewed by The New York Times, she had drafted and revised the assignment over the course of two days. It was flagged anyway by a service offered by the plagiarism-detection company Turnitin that aims to identify text generated by artificial intelligence. Panicked, Ms. Burrell appealed the decision. Her grade was restored after she sent a 15-page PDF of time-stamped screenshots and notes from her writing process to the chair of her English department. Still, the episode made her painfully aware of the hazards of being a student — even an honest one — in an academic landscape distorted by A.I. cheating. Generative A.I. tools including ChatGPT are reshaping education for the students who use them to cut corners. According to a Pew Research survey conducted last year, 26 percent of teenagers said they had used ChatGPT for schoolwork, double the rate of the previous year. Student use of A.I. chatbots to compose essays and solve coding problems has sent teachers scrambling for solutions. But the specter of A.I. misuse, and the imperfect systems used to root it out, may also be affecting students who are following the rules. In interviews, high school, college and graduate students described persistent anxiety about being accused of using A.I. on work they had completed themselves — and facing potentially devastating academic consequences. In response, many students have imposed methods of self-surveillance that they say feel more like self-preservation. Some record their screens for hours at a time as they do their schoolwork. Others make a point of composing class papers using only word processors that track their keystrokes closely enough to produce a detailed edit history. The next time Ms. Burrell had to submit an assignment for the class in which she had been accused of using A.I., she uploaded a 93-minute YouTube video documenting her writing process. It was annoying, she said, but necessary for her peace of mind. “I was so frustrated and paranoid that my grade was going to suffer because of something I didn’t do,” she said. These students’ fears are borne out by research reported in The Washington Post and Bloomberg Businessweek indicating that A.I.-detection software, a booming industry in recent years, often misidentifies work as A.I.-generated. A new study of a dozen A.I.-detection services by researchers at the University of Maryland found that they had erroneously flagged human-written text as A.I.-generated about 6.8 percent of the time, on average. “At least from our analysis, current detectors are not ready to be used in practice in schools to detect A.I. plagiarism,” said Soheil Feizi, an author of the paper and an associate professor of computer science at Maryland. Turnitin, which was not included in the analysis, said in 2023 that its software mistakenly flagged human-written sentences about 4 percent of the time. A detection program from OpenAI that had a 9 percent false-positive rate, according to the company, was discontinued after six months. Turnitin did not respond to requests for comment for this article, but has said that its scores should not be used as the sole determinant of A.I. misuse. “We cannot mitigate the risk of false positives completely given the nature of A.I. writing and analysis, so, it is important that educators use the A.I. score to start a meaningful and impactful dialogue with their students in such instances,” Annie Chechitelli, Turnitin’s chief product officer, wrote in a 2023 blog post. Some students are mobilizing against the use of A.I.-detection tools, arguing that the risk of penalizing innocent students is too great. More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition started by Kelsey Auman last month, one of the first of its kind, that calls on the University at Buffalo to disable its A.I.-detection service. A month before her graduation from the university’s master of public health program, Ms. Auman was told by a professor that three of her assignments had been flagged by Turnitin. She reached out to other members of the 20-person course, and five told her that they had received similar messages, she recalled in a recent interview. Two said that their graduations had been delayed. Ms. Auman, 29, was terrified she would not graduate. She had finished her undergraduate studies well before ChatGPT arrived on campuses, and it had never occurred to her to stockpile evidence in case she was accused of cheating using generative A.I. “You just assume that if you do your work, you’re going to be fine — until you aren’t,” she said. Ms. Auman said she was concerned that A.I.-detection software would punish students whose writing fell outside “algorithmic norms” for reasons that had nothing to do with artificial intelligence. In a 2023 study, Stanford University researchers found that A.I.-detection services were more likely to misclassify the work of students who were not native English speakers. (Turnitin has disputed those findings.) After Ms. Auman met with her professor and exchanged lengthy emails with the school’s Office of Academic Integrity, she was notified that she would graduate as planned, without any charges of academic dishonesty. “I’m just really glad I’m graduating,” she said. “I can’t imagine living in this feeling of fear for the rest of my academic career.” John Della Contrada, a spokesman for the University at Buffalo, said that the school was not considering discontinuing its use of Turnitin’s A.I.-detection service in response to the petition. “To ensure fairness, the university does not rely solely on A.I.-detection software when adjudicating cases of alleged academic dishonesty,” he wrote in an email, adding that the university guaranteed due process for accused students, a right to appeal and remediation options for first-time offenders. (Ms. Burrell’s school, the University of Houston-Downtown, warns faculty members that plagiarism detectors including Turnitin “are inconsistent and can easily be misused,” but still makes them available.) Other schools have determined that detection software is more trouble than it is worth: The University of California, Berkeley; Vanderbilt; and Georgetown have all cited reliability concerns in their decisions to disable Turnitin’s A.I.-detection feature. “While we recognize that A.I. detection may give some instructors peace of mind, we’ve noticed that overreliance on technology can damage a student-and-instructor relationship more than it can help it,” Jenae Cohn, executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at U.C. Berkeley, wrote in an email. Sydney Gill, an 18-year-old high school senior in San Francisco, said she appreciated that teachers were in an extremely difficult position when it came to navigating an academic environment jumbled by A.I. She added that she had second-guessed her writing ever since an essay she entered in a writing competition in late 2023 was wrongly marked as A.I.-generated. That anxiety persisted as she wrote college application essays this year. “I don’t want to say it’s life-changing, but it definitely altered how I approach all of my writing in the future,” she said. In 2023, Kathryn Mayo, a professor at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, started using A.I.-detection tools from Copyleaks and Scribbr on essays from students in her photo-history and photo-theory classes. She was relieved, at first, to find what she hoped would be a straightforward fix in a complex and frustrating moment for teachers. Then she ran some of her own writing through the service, and was notified that it had been partly generated using A.I. “I was so embarrassed,” she said. She has since changed some of her assignment prompts to make them more personal, which she hopes will make them harder for students to outsource to ChatGPT. She tries to engage any student whom she seriously suspects of misusing A.I. in a gentle conversation about the writing process. Sometimes students sheepishly admit to cheating, she said. Other times, they just drop the class. Source link #Students #Fending #Accusations #A.I #Cheat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]