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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Horoscope Today May 12, 2025: Full moon to impact career, love, and finances for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and other zodiac signs
The Flower Moon 2025 , due to reach full illumination on May 12, is poised to bring profound emotional shifts and revelations for each zodiac sign. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations Set in the intense water sign Scorpio, this Full Moon in May is astrologically significant, not just for its luminous beauty, but also for its potential to provoke transformation, exposure, and inner growth. Full Moon in May: When and Where to Watch According to astronomical data from the U.S. Naval Observatory, the Flower Moon 2025 will reach its peak at 12:56 p.m. ET on May 12, though the moon will appear full on the evenings of May 11 through May 13, as per a report by ABC news. GIF89a����!�,D; Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Last Minute Cyprus Holidays (Unsold At Clearance) BestSearches | Search Ads Undo The name "Flower Moon" stems from seasonal blooms that characterize May, and is widely used in Native American and colonial traditions. Scorpio's Influence: Emotion, Power, and Reckoning This year's Full Moon in May falls in Scorpio, a zodiac sign governed by transformation, shared resources, and emotional intensity. Live Events Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas notes that the moon's alignment will uncover buried truths and demand reflection. 'This moon scorches rather than soothes. It asks what must be laid to rest—not to be forgotten, but to make room for what's honest and new,' said Thomas, as quoted in a report by ABC news. With Scorpio's domain encompassing intimacy, financial entanglements, and the subconscious, many may experience revelations around relationships, secrets, and inner fears. 'Investments, inheritances, and unresolved emotions may be brought to the surface,' added Thomas. Horoscope Highlights: What Each Sign Should Expect Aries: A turning point in shared finances or emotional intimacy is likely. This could strengthen bonds or highlight imbalance. Taurus: Relationship dynamics are in focus—commitment or separation may follow depending on emotional alignment. Gemini: Career changes loom large. Endings in professional life may redirect you to better opportunities. Cancer: Romantic and creative energies are heightened. Fertility, passion, or artistic breakthroughs may occur. Leo: Domestic life and family matters are highlighted. A move, renovation, or familial closure could unfold. Virgo: Important communications, contracts, or short trips may be due. A project launch or sibling issue may come to the fore. Libra: Financial gains or losses may appear suddenly. A job shift or new income source is also possible. Scorpio: This is your moment of reckoning. Personal changes—both inner and outer—will define your path ahead. Sagittarius: Internal reflection is vital. Hidden anxieties or unresolved past issues may resurface, urging healing. Capricorn: Friendship networks may shift. New alliances can emerge just as older ties may dissolve. Aquarius: A career milestone or public recognition may arrive. Alternatively, a job change may catalyze a new path. Pisces: Expansion is on the horizon. Travel, higher education, or legal developments may take centre stage. FAQs What is the flower moon? May's full moon, often called the "Flower Moon" in celebration of spring's abundant blooms, will shine brightly in the night sky this Sunday, even though it qualifies as a 'micromoon.' What is the nickname for May's Full moon? In many cultures, May's full moon is called the Flower Moon, a tribute to the widespread blossoming that marks the height of spring. It's also known by other names, such as the Hare Moon, Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
Fast Company
09-05-2025
- Fast Company
Air traffic controllers lost radar at Newark (again)—here's why it keeps happening
Planes at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport were briefly left flying blind overnight as the airport experienced another radar outage – the second incident in less than two weeks. The most recent radar outage, first reported by ABC news, occurred just before 4 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday and lasted for a minute and a half. 'There was a telecommunications outage that impacted communications and radar display at Philadelphia TRACON Area C, which guides aircraft in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport airspace,' an Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson confirmed in a statement provided to Fast Company. Why New York area planes are getting their orders from Philadelphia A Terminal Radar Approach Control, or TRACON, is a facility that oversees arrivals and departures within a given airspace. Those facilities provide a critical link between traffic controllers based in airport towers who coordinate takeoffs and landings and the multi-state area control centers that guide planes once they reach cruising altitudes. In the case of Newark Airport, that vital link in the chain of communication is newly operating out of Pennsylvania. The FAA relocated part of Newark airport's air traffic control operations to Philadelphia last year in an effort to add additional controllers and to reduce delays in one world's busiest and most complex airspaces. But the move to Philadelphia appears to have caused more problems than it has solved, with short but potentially catastrophic outages sowing chaos for Newark's air traffic controllers. The most recent radar outage is not an isolated incident Friday's radar and communications outage at Newark Airport is just the latest in a string of recent safety lapses keeping frequent fliers up at night. A Newark air traffic controller told NBC News that radio contact has gone dark 'at least eight or nine times' at the facility in the last few months. On April 28, Philadelphia's TRACON Area C lost all contact with planes flying into Newark Airport for at least 30 seconds when communications and radar screens went offline. After the incident, a number of Newark air traffic controllers working that day took mental health leave due to the acute anxiety they experienced, worsening existing staffing shortages and snarling the airport in more than 1,000 cancellations and delays. In January, an American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with a U.S. Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, killing everyone on board both aircraft. The tragedy prompted an intense public outcry over air travel safety in the U.S., which is plagued by outdated technology and hiring woes. The Department of Transportation has a plan – but needs the cash Prior to Friday's outage, the FAA said that it planned 'immediate steps' to improve the situation at Newark, with plans to staff up air traffic control and fast track technology and logistics updates. Prior to the Trump administration, the Biden administration offered its own incremental updates to U.S. air travel, including millions for smaller airports to modernize their air traffic control towers. On Thursday, the FAA highlighted plans to update infrastructure including radar, software and telecommunications systems. According to the detailed proposal by the Department of Transportation, 'legacy radios, some over 30 years old, rely on outdated analog technology, leading to frequent outages, high maintenance costs due to scarce parts, and incompatibility with modern digital standards like VoIP.' The three-year proposal would modernize existing technology, including an updated digital radio system that would make regular communications blackouts a thing of the past. The proposed upgrades would also add six new air traffic control centers. The Trump administration would need Congress to fund such a massive overhaul to America's air traffic control systems. Trump has enthusiastically steered around Congress on most issues so far, but for a huge infrastructure project that wouldn't be possible. Concerns over American air travel could be one area of rare bipartisan overlap during Trump's second term. The proposal is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars, though $12.5 billion has already bubbled up in a House appropriations bill. 'We use radar from the 1970s,' U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Thursday. 'This technology is 50 years old that our controllers use to scan the skies and keep airplanes separated from one another.'
Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Times
Trump Michigan rally live: president speaks at 100th day event
In a pre-recorded interview due to air tonight, Trump told ABC news that Pete Hegseth would make a 'great' defence secretary. 'He's a talented guy. He's young, smart, highly educated, and I think he's going to be a very good defence, hopefully a great defence secretary, but he'll be a very good defence secretary,' Trump said. Trump said he had a 'talk' with Hegseth but declined to divulge what was said. Asked if he had 100 per cent confidence in Hegseth, Trump replied: 'I don't have 100 per cent confidence in anything … Do I have 100 per cent — it's a stupid question.' Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News host, is said to have shared sensitive information about the timings and locations of airstrikes on Houthi militia in Yemen on the encrypted Signal app in a private chat group that included his wife and brother. He also sent the same information to national security officials in a group that mistakenly included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic. After just under 90 minutes, Trump has wrapped up his speech and is entertaining the crowd with his signature two-fisted, double-pump dance to the Village People's YMCA. Trump appeared in a jubilant mood as he rattled off his achievements over the first 100 days of his second administration. 'Every single day of my administration will continue to live by the motto: promises made and you've seen it before, promises kept,' he told 4,000 supporters in Macomb County. 'I love you, Michigan.' Earlier, Trump took aim at Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve. While defending his handling of the economy, Trump told the Michigan crowd that inflation and interest rates were down 'despite the fact that I have a Fed person who's not really doing a good job'. 'But I won't say that. I want to be very nice. I want to be very nice and respectful to the Fed,' Trump said. 'You're not supposed to criticise the Fed, you're supposed to let him do his own thing, but I know much more about interest rates than he does, believe me.' In recent weeks, stockmarkets have plunged whenever Trump has hinted at firing Powell. Despite reports of Elon Musk having WWE-style shouting matches with his cabinet secretaries in the White House, Trump's admiration for the SpaceX chief executive remains undimmed. 'He's an amazing guy and he's a great American and he loves our country and loves you. And he's paid a big price to help,' Trump said of Musk. 'It's not fair what they've done to him, too. That is a disgrace. 'But I have a feeling it's going to end up being good for him.' The president is singling out cabinet members, staff and supporters for special mention, and inviting some of them up to address the crowd. Trump said that he had 'so much confidence' in Pete Hegseth, his embattled defence secretary, who was among those in attendance at the rally. Hegseth has faced an internal revolt at the Pentagon as well as calls to step down after he shared classified details of a military strike on the Houthis in Yemen on an unsecured messaging app. 'The fake news is after him, really after him. But he's a tough cookie,' the president said. Addressing his tariff policy, Trump assured the crowd that he thought 'it's going to work out'. 'With my China tariffs, we're ending the greatest job theft in the history of the world,' he said. 'China's taken more jobs from us than any country has ever taken from another country.' Trump said the sweeping tariffs announced on April 2 would reverse trade imbalances that he claimed were costing the US $1 trillion a year. 'We've been abused by friend and foe, and in many cases our friend has abused us more than our foe,' he said. Trump's speech is momentarily interrupted as a protester is escorted out of the crowd. 'Is that a radical left lunatic?' Trump asked. 'He's just a child. Get him out.' The president later realised it was a woman who was being evicted. 'And she now has to go home to her mother who's a big Trump fan,' he said. 'I'm sorry, I said he and it's a she, I'm sorry.' As Trump highlights some of the achievements from his second term, his supporters chant in unison 'three, three'. Trump has floated running for a third term in 2028, which is prohibited by the US constitution. The Trump Organization has begun selling 'Trump 2028' T-shirts and hats, and many in the crowd are wearing them. The president's 100th day rally has the feel of a campaign event, but this time he is standing behind a presidential seal as he delivers his freewheeling speech. Trump is hitting many of the same notes he made during his campaign last year, hurling insults at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, attacking windmills and giving shout-outs to his loyal fanbase, such as the supporter who wears a brick suit to symbolise Trump's southern border wall. Trump has seen a string of negative polls come out to coincide with his 100th day in office, and shared a theory for why that might be. 'They do these polls where they interview far more Democrats,' he said. 'I saw them over the past few days. I had them checked out. They interview far more Democrats for the polls. 'They say Trump has only a 44 per cent approval rating … if it was legit it would be 60 or 70.' In Trump's telling, prices have dropped on everything from energy to eggs, groceries and prescription drugs since he took office. 'Prices are coming way down,' he said. 'I've got to say it again and again, because … they're trying to say the prices have gone up.' Trump then played a dystopian-style video showing the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, which elicited cheers of 'USA, USA' from the crowd. Please enable cookies and other technologies to view this content. You can update your cookies preferences any time using privacy manager. 'Under President Trump, America is a dumping ground for criminals no longer,' he said. Trump credited his promise to crack down on illegal immigration as the number one reason for his victory in the presidential election in November. He said his administration had 'designated two bloodthirsty transnational gangs', Tren de Aragua and MS-13, as terrorist organisations. 'We got to get them out of here before they kill more people. They've killed plenty. We tried to get it higher but the courts are giving us a hard time, can you believe it?' Democrats delivered mass immigration, he said. 'We are delivering mass deportation.' Trump lauded the work of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency in gutting government agencies of tens of thousands of federal workers. 'After a lifetime of unelected bureaucrats stealing your paychecks, attacking your values and trampling your freedoms, we are stopping their gravy train, ending their power trips and telling thousands of corrupt, incompetent and unnecessary deep state bureaucrats 'you're fired. Get the hell out of here. You're fired. Get out of here',' he said, breaking out his signature catchphrase from The Apprentice. 'In 100 days we have delivered the most profound change in Washington in nearly 100 years. I read an editorial today that this is the most consequential presidency in history. How about that?' He added: 'We're ushering in the golden age of America.' Trump took a swipe at his predecessor, Joe Biden, telling the audience that they 'finally have a president that is defending our laws and our nation'. 'Instead of putting China first, I'm putting Michigan first and I'm putting America first,' he said. Trump is running through a checklist of achievements over the first 100 days, citing the cost of living, border security and immigration enforcement. He said his administration was getting 'transgender insanity the hell out of our government'. 'Above all we're saving the American dream … and it's happening fast, too,' he said, calling it a 'revolution of common sense'. 'We like strong borders, we like good education, we want low inflation, we like being able to buy a beautiful car.' Signs in the expo centre where the rally is being held read 'JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!', 'THE GOLDEN AGE,' and 'BUY AMERICAN HIRE AMERICAN'. President Trump has taken the stage at the Macomb Community College in Michigan, where a raucous crowd of about 4,000 supporters have gathered. 'I'm thrilled to be back in this beautiful state,' he said. 'This is the best first 100 days of any presidency, and we've just gotten started.' President Trump spoke to Mark Carney to congratulate the Canadian prime minister on his election victory, a statement from Carney's office said. 'The leaders agreed on the importance of Canada and the United States working together — as independent, sovereign nations — for their mutual betterment,' the statement continued. 'To that end, the leaders agreed to meet in person in the near future.' As recently as yesterday, Trump continued to call for Canada to become the US's 'cherished 51st state'. Carney galvanised the anger felt by a majority of Canadians at Trump's threats of annexation to claim victory over the Conservative Party in Monday's election. President Trump praised Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic governor of Michigan, for her work with Republicans to 'save' Selfridge Air National Guard Base. 'I'm not supposed to do that,' Trump said while addressing the Michigan National Guard. 'She's a Democrat. They say, 'Don't do that. Don't have her here.' I said, 'No, she's going to be here.' She's done a very good job, frankly, and she was very much involved with the Republicans,' Trump added. 'They worked together on saving [the military base], and it was not easy. So I want to thank you very much, Gretchen. Good job.' This month, Whitmer faced criticism from some members of her party for attending a White House meeting with Trump. President Trump's calls for Canada to become the 51st US state were credited with helping the Liberal Party claim a historic fourth consecutive term in office at Monday's general election. Mark Carney, the prime minister, told supporters after his victory was confirmed that Trump was trying to 'break us so he can own us'. 'That will never happen,' he said, adding that difficult times were ahead. Carney is likely to be closely monitoring Trump's remarks tonight, which are being delivered only 30 miles from the Canadian border city of Windsor. Before his rally, Trump delivered remarks at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Warren, Michigan, where he announced that the military base would be home to a new fleet of 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighter planes. The F-15s, which Trump described as 'the best in the world', will replace A-10 Warthogs which are being retired from service. Trump was joined at the rally by Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, and Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic governor of Michigan, who said the investment was critical to the state economy. 'I am really damn happy we're here to celebrate this recapitalisation at Selfridge,' Whitmer said. 'It's crucial for the Michigan economy, it's crucial for the men and women here, for our homeland security and for our future. I am so, so grateful that this announcement was made today, and I appreciate all the work.' While Trump has downplayed the impact of tariffs on the US economy, voters polled for The Times by YouGov saw the trade policy as his biggest mistake so far. Only 11 per cent reported being better off since Trump took office in January, and less than a quarter of those surveyed saw the economy as 'excellent' or 'good'. The same poll found that Trump was viewed favourably by 39 per cent of Americans and unfavourably by 51 per cent, with those figures split heavily along partisan lines. Regardless of what grade Trump gives himself on Tuesday night, 59 per cent of US voters marked his performance as fair or poor over the first 100 days, with 37 per cent saying it was excellent or good. Before the rally, President Trump announced that vehicles and parts would no longer be subject to his tariffs, including 25 per cent duties on Canadian and Mexican goods, and on steel and aluminium, as well as 10 per cent applied to goods from most other countries. Credits on imported parts of up to 15 per cent of the value of vehicles assembled in the US will be available for a limited time. The tariff relief on car manufacturing will be well received in Michigan, a swing state he won in November where the auto industry accounts for 20 per cent of the workforce. President Trump is holding a rally in Michigan to mark his 100th day in office. In his largest political event since retaking the White House, Trump, 78, will tout his administration's accomplishments to rein in illegal immigration, slash waste in the federal government and enact protectionist trade policies. Thousands of spectators are expected at the rally, dubbed the '100th Day in Office Achievement Speech', in Macomb Community College, north of Detroit, which is due to begin at 6pm ET (11pm BST).
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
British father and son drown after being swept out to sea in Australia
A British father and son have drowned after being swept out to sea during a family holiday in Australia. The bodies of a 46-year-old man and 17-year-old boy, who have not been named, were discovered on Sunday afternoon in 'choppy' waters off the coast of Seventeen Seventy, a small beach town in central Queensland. Another man, a 37-year-old local resident, was found with life-threatening injuries and airlifted to hospital for treatment. It is believed he injured his head after jumping into the ocean to help them. Rescuers flew a helicopter around the town's rocky headlands, searching for the tourists for more than an hour in what they described as a 'difficult mission'. Crews spotted the pair in separate locations and pulled them from the water, but they could not be revived. The father and son had been visiting the area on holidays from Wales, local media reported. Emergency crews were first called to reports they were in trouble near waters close to a popular camping site and walking trails at around 2pm local time. While swimming is popular at protected beaches near to the headland, water can gush at speeds when the tide changes. Residents said they had personally been deterred from swimming on Sunday afternoon because of strong winds, describing conditions as 'choppy and scary'. 'Sunday's mission was a difficult one,' a spokesman for the Rescue 300 helicopter said on Sunday. 'Multiple crews were tasked to the scene, including CapRescue. 'Despite the best efforts of all involved, two people tragically lost their lives.' They added: 'Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.' Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner. Wayne Mellock, a local surf shop owner, said the local community was devastated at the deaths. 'Situations like this are absolutely horrific,' he told ABC news. 'Our hearts go out to the families... and also the other man that was tragically hurt.' Known for its pristine beaches and proximity to the southern Great Barrier Reef, Seventeen Seventy is a popular holiday destination, particularly in the run-up to Easter. 'We have a very huge amount of international tourists in our town,' Mr Mellock said.'They love our beaches because we've got the best beaches in the world … but unfortunately they don't realise how quickly things can change in the ocean.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Telegraph
British father and son drown after being swept out to sea in Australia
A British father and son have drowned after being swept out to sea during a family holiday in Australia. The bodies of a 46-year-old man and 17-year-old boy, who have not been named, were discovered on Sunday afternoon in 'choppy' waters off the coast of Seventeen Seventy, a small beach town in central Queensland. Another man, a 37-year-old local resident, was found with life-threatening injuries and airlifted to hospital for treatment. It is believed he injured his head after jumping into the ocean to help them. Rescuers flew a helicopter around the town's rocky headlands, searching for the tourists for more than an hour in what they described as a 'difficult mission'. Crews spotted the pair in separate locations and pulled them from the water, but they could not be revived. The father and son had been visiting the area on holidays from Wales, local media reported. Emergency crews were first called to reports they were in trouble near waters close to a popular camping site and walking trails at around 2pm local time. While swimming is popular at protected beaches near to the headland, water can gush at speeds when the tide changes. 'Difficult' rescue mission Residents said they had personally been deterred from swimming on Sunday afternoon because of strong winds, describing conditions as 'choppy and scary'. 'Sunday's mission was a difficult one,' a spokesman for the Rescue 300 helicopter said on Sunday. 'Multiple crews were tasked to the scene, including CapRescue. 'Despite the best efforts of all involved, two people tragically lost their lives.' They added: 'Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.' Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner. Wayne Mellock, a local surf shop owner, said the local community was devastated at the deaths. 'Situations like this are absolutely horrific,' he told ABC news. 'Our hearts go out to the families... and also the other man that was tragically hurt.' Known for its pristine beaches and proximity to the southern Great Barrier Reef, Seventeen Seventy is a popular holiday destination, particularly in the run-up to Easter. 'We have a very huge amount of international tourists in our town,' Mr Mellock said.'They love our beaches because we've got the best beaches in the world … but unfortunately they don't realise how quickly things can change in the ocean.'
