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The Star
a day ago
- Health
- The Star
Overcoming pain for patriotism
Senior service: Kumaran (right), Lwee (fifth from left) and Thein (centre) holding the Jalur Gemilang with other APM corporate officers. MELAKA: Patriotism triumphed over pain when two middle-aged Civil Defence Force (APM) corporate officers turned up at a Merdeka gathering here despite their health conditions. Associate Corporate Major (PA) Datuk Lwee Wan Tiong, 56, who is battling serious gout and Associate Corporate Capt (PA) B. Kumaran, 59, a seasoned seafarer and diver recovering from knee surgery, stood side by side with fellow officers with pride and love for the nation. APM Melaka Corporate Officers' Association chairman Colonel Corporate (PA) Mike Thein said both officers embodied the spirit of service. 'Their health conditions have not stopped them from showing their love for the country, and it was touching to see them join the Merdeka celebration despite having difficulty walking. 'For those who attended the event, the duo's presence was more than symbolic, it was a reminder of what patriotism represents,' he said yesterday. Lwee, a prominent socialist, has long been active in community work, while Kumaran's years at sea and expertise as a diver have shaped his perspective on discipline and resilience. Thein said the pair's decision to volunteer with APM reflects a common thread among other officers to give back to society. 'We have dozens of senior Malaysians, including professionals such as developers, doctors, lawyers and media practitioners, who joined APM because they want to contribute to the nation,' he said. Thein said some of his corporate officers had also undergone nighttime rescue simulations, tactical search-and-rescue and flood response drills. 'It's demanding especially when these officers are above the age of 50, but it ensures readiness when the nation needs us,' he said. Thein noted that many officers juggle careers, family and community obligations while fulfilling their voluntary duties. 'They sacrifice personal time and resources because they see APM as a platform to serve. 'It's patriotism in action, not just words,' he said. Thein said the preparedness of these corporate officers is vital as disasters strike without warning. 'Being ready is not just precautionary, it's a matter of national security,' he said. Thein also stressed that age was not a barrier for corporate officers but rather a strength as part of their community service. 'Even though many of our corporate officers are seniors, they bring valuable life experience, leadership and discipline that strengthen the force,' he added.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Green Card Lawsuit Against Trump Admin Heads To New Judge As Visas Run Out
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new judge is slated to hear arguments Friday regarding a lawsuit involving foreign nationals and a travel ban that was imposed earlier this year on green card holders, as the number of allotted visas continues to diminish. Newsweek reached out to the State Department via email for comment. Why It Matters President Donald Trump in June announced a travel ban restricting individuals from the following 12 nations: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. He said the move, part of his administration's broader hardline immigration policies, was done to "protect the nation from foreign terrorist and other national security and public safety threats" citing an attack in Boulder, Colorado by an Egyptian national that targeted a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Plaintiffs challenged the travel ban under a nondelegation theory, as well as challenging the State Department's policy of treating an entry ban as a visa issuance ban—which lawyers for the plaintiffs claim is beyond the scope of the president's authority. People participate in a protest on the first day of the Trump administration's full ban against travel from 12 countries and a partial ban on seven others, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June... People participate in a protest on the first day of the Trump administration's full ban against travel from 12 countries and a partial ban on seven others, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. MoreWhat To Know The legal case Thein v. Trump on the Trump administration's travel ban affecting hundreds of foreign nationals, diversity visa applicants from multiple countries was recently reassigned from Judge Tonya Chutkan to Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, who set a hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction for this Friday at 11 a.m. ET. Lawyers for the plaintiffs expressed concern in early August that Chutkan, who already is overseeing two other lawsuits and has a past history with Trump due to her previously overseeing the president's federal election interference case, would be removed from their case. Curtis Morrison, a lawyer on behalf of the plaintiffs in Thein v. Trump, subsequently filed motions for both expedited discovery and preliminary injunction. As of Wednesday already 38,260 of the 50,000 allotted visas have been used, Morrison said, including 37,675 by the State Department and 591 by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He told Newsweek via phone on Thursday that he and his fellow counsel filed a motion to compel the administrative record related to Trump's travel ban and its implementation, which he said is important "because basically we'll be able to look behind the curtain and get a better view of the Trump administration's true rationales behind issuing the ban." If successful, it could also lead to more background on the guidance on the ban's implementation—which should include a cable sent by U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio to all U.S. embassies around June 4-9, according to Morrison. "And what that means is all the records that show how the government made its decisions," Morrison told Newsweek via phone on Thursday prior to flying to Washington D.C. for the proceedings. "So, there's a couple of decisions here: there's the travel ban itself, and there's the implementation of the travel ban. "And the implementation of the travel ban is going to have a cable from Secretary Rubio to all the embassies, 'Hey, this is how we implement the ban.' So, it'll be very interesting to see that cable, to the State Department decided to interpret the ban." Morrison added that he was "shocked" the federal government did not object to his motion on Wednesday for administrative record, as he was already waiting for them to file an appeal. On Tuesday, the government did filed its opposition to Morrison's motion for preliminary injunction—which included using the word "alien" 94 times in their brief. He said the government even proposed requesting immigrant plaintiffs to pay a bond if the judge issues a preliminary injunction, which he called "just nuts." "If that happens, we'll probably need to a GoFundMe or something," he said. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump in his June 4 proclamation: "As President, I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people. I remain committed to engaging with those countries willing to cooperate to improve information-sharing and identity-management procedures, and to address both terrorism-related and public-safety risks. Nationals of some countries also pose significant risks of overstaying their visas in the United States, which increases burdens on immigration and law enforcement components of the United States, and often exacerbates other risks related to national security and public safety." The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on May 5: "Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law." It said in a later post: "USCIS works alongside our @DHSgov and @StateDept partners each day to keep America, and Americans, safe. From designating foreign terrorist organizations to imposing sanctions, we're taking action to protect and secure our nation for your families, friends, and future." Senator Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, previously told Newsweek: "The Trump administration's decision to turn its back on our Afghan allies who risked their lives and the lives of their families to support American troops in Afghanistan is unconscionable." What Happens Next Friday will be important in the future of the green card holders awaiting their fates, Morrison said, with the judge potentially issuing an order that could have broader ramifications for all foreign nationals in the months ahead.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deere's Resilience Shines Through Tariffs, Analysts Raise Price Forecasts
Several analysts raised the price forecast for Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) following the second-quarter results reported on Thursday. The company reported net sales and revenue fell 16% year-over-year to $12.76 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $10.79 billion. The company expects FY25 net income to be between $4.75 billion and $5.5 billion (prior $5 billion and $5.5 billion). Raymond James analyst Tim Thein raised the price forecast from $530 to $560 while keeping an Outperform analyst revised the model to incorporate the stronger-than-anticipated second-quarter operating results and the inclusion of approximately $400 million in tariff-related costs anticipated for the second half of the year. Thein notes that the largest segment, Production & Precision Agriculture (PP&A), is expected to experience the smallest direct percentage impact from these tariffs. This highlights DE's highly vertically integrated structure and sourcing approach, which likely contributes to its strong relative competitive standing in North America, adds the analyst. The analyst says the most surprising aspect of the recent quarter and outlook is the PP&A margin guidance for the second half of 2025. The analyst noted that while the roughly $100 million impact from tariff-related costs was a new factor, and they acknowledged the headwind related to geographic mix (partially due to Europe's volumes exceeding those of North America), they believed the implied decremental margin assumption of around 80% would ultimately prove to be conservative. Thein lowered FY25 EPS estimates to $19.25 from $19.80, as the positive impact of the stronger second-quarter operating performance is more than offset by reduced margin assumptions for the second half of the year. DE Davisdon analyst Michael Shlisky maintained the Buy rating with a price forecast of $542. The analyst writes that Deere's production and Precision Ag revenues beat their estimates by around 6%, boosting the mix and leading to Equipment operating profit of around 10% above their forecast. While guidance at the low-end was slightly widened (common amid tariff uncertainty), cash flow projections remained stable, adds the analyst. The analyst continues to see Global Ag as relatively less risky than discretionary sectors, and DE's strong execution could maintain its leadership. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (NYSE:VEGI) and Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (NASDAQ:KROP). Price Action: DE shares are trading higher by 3.19% to $532.78 at the last check on Friday. Read Next:Image via Shutterstock Date Firm Action From To Mar 2022 Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On Overweight Feb 2022 Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform Feb 2022 JP Morgan Maintains Underweight View More Analyst Ratings for DE View the Latest Analyst Ratings Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? DEERE (DE): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Deere's Resilience Shines Through Tariffs, Analysts Raise Price Forecasts originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SPPS: New superintendent Stacie Stanley begins first week with district
Among Stacie Stanley's memories of attending Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School in St. Paul is winning a spelling bee and eating pizza, she told students at a recent visit where she also heard a student choir perform the school song. The visit and performance was part of her first day — Monday — as superintendent at St. Paul Public Schools. Stanley popped in on schools she attended in her youth and explained to the students what a superintendent does. 'So you're like the president of the schools?' one student asked. They're both big jobs, Stanley explained to students gathered in the school's cafeteria. On Tuesday, she visited Harding High School to watch their unified track and field day — a Special Olympics event the district holds. Since being selected for the position in December, the former Edina Public Schools superintendent has prepared by making a 100-day onboarding plan for herself which she'll use to gather and analyze information on the district to determine a formal set of goals and next steps that she'll present to the school board around August, she said. The plan includes meeting with district and community members to learn more about the district; she's already met with Mayor Melvin Carter and has plans to meet with leaders of the St. Paul Federation of Educators — the teachers union. 'So there is no shortage of work that needs to be done, which is why I really needed to join St. Paul Public Schools earlier than July 1st,' Stanley said. Among her early priorities are launching a superintendent-student leadership team and meeting with principals and other staff members as part of a process she calls 'principal plus one.' Stanley is the district's first superintendent born, raised and educated in St. Paul in the district's more than 150-year history. She attended Mississippi Creative Arts School, Cleveland Junior High School – now Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus – Murray Middle School and Central High School. 'Who gets the opportunity to grow up in a district that shapes you and molds you into the person that you are, and then you get to come back and experience it as the new leader of that district? I think it's pretty rare, and it feels really good,' Stanley said. She replaces interim Superintendent John Thein, who served as in the role since May 2024 after the departure of then-superintendent Joe Gothard. Gothard left SPPS to lead the school district in Madison, Wis., where he grew up and attended school. Thein also served as interim superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools from 2016 to 2017. In a district-wide statement on Thursday, Thein thanked district members for the kindness they had shown him. 'Thank you for making me feel like a valued member of the SPPS community. As I head into retirement, I could not be more pleased to hand over the keys to Dr. Stacie Stanley, who starts as your new superintendent on May 12,' Thein said in the statement. Stanley joins the district as the school board finalizes its next budget for the 2025-2026 school year, which the board is expected to vote on at its June 10 meeting. The school board will see a proposed budget at its May 20 meeting and has received community feedback in recent months. The district estimates $732.1 million in expenses in the coming school year, with an expected $51.1 million budget shortfall. The board has agreed to use $34.9 million in reserve funds for the shortfall, with the remaining $16.2 million to come from budget cuts and new revenue, according to the district. The district attributes the budget shortfall to increased expenses — such as increased employee wages and benefits — rising costs of goods and services and no expected increases to state, federal or local revenue to adjust for inflation, outside of the base funding formula and local operating levy. In Edina, Stanley oversaw six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school, serving around 8,600 students, with more than 1,300 staff members, according to SPPS. St. Paul has more than 33,000 students and more than 6,000 staff, according to the district. She'll receive a first-year salary of $270,000 with her short-term contract going through June 30, the school board decided in February. A long-term contract begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2028. She will receive an additional salary of $37,384 during the period of her short-term contract. Her second-year salary was set at $275,400 and her third-year salary was set at $280,908, according to district officials. In addition to her time in Edina, Stanley also served as associate superintendent at Eden Prairie Schools. She is the president-elect of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators and held leadership roles in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, Roseville Area Schools and East Metro Integration District. Stanley also has worked in occupational therapy and as a math teacher. She eventually became director of the office of equity and integration for the East Metro Integration District. In her career, she has overseen curriculum assessment instruction and support services and English-learner programs. Stanley has a doctorate in educational leadership from Bethel University and a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in K-8 elementary education from St. Catherine University in St. Paul. 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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
St. Paul Public Schools Board: New superintendent to start May 12
Stacie Stanley will start as St. Paul Public School's next superintendent on May 12, with a first-year salary of $270,000 following contract approvals by the district's board Tuesday night. A short-term contract sets Stanley's start date at May 12 and goes through June 30. A long-term contract begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2028. She will receive an additional salary of $37,384 during the period of her short-term contract. Her second-year salary was set at $275,400 and her third-year salary was set at $280,908, according to district officials. Interim Superintendent John Thein receives a salary of $230,000 a year, according to his employment contract with the district which was approved in April. Thein has been serving as interim superintendent since May after the departure of former superintendent Joe Gothard, who left to lead the school district in Madison, Wis. Thein also served as interim superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools from 2016 to 2017. Gothard's base salary as of 2023 was $256,000. The St. Paul school board unanimously selected Stacie Stanley in December, hiring the Edina superintendent who grew up in St. Paul and attended the city's schools. She is the first SPPS superintendent born, raised and educated in St. Paul in the district's more than 150-year history, Thein said Tuesday. Stanley has been superintendent of Edina Public Schools since July 2021 and previously served as associate superintendent at Eden Prairie Schools. She is the president-elect of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. Stanley has held leadership roles in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, Roseville Area Schools and East Metro Integration District. Stanley graduated from Central Senior High School. Before getting into education, Stanley worked in occupational therapy. She then worked as a math teacher. She eventually became director of the office of equity and integration for East Metro Integration District. In her career, she has overseen curriculum assessment instruction and support services and English-learner programs, she said during the virtual meeting. Stanley has a doctorate in educational leadership from Bethel University and a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in K-8 elementary education from St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Education | SPPS Board of Education to vote on cell phone policy Tuesday Education | St. Paul, other big districts cancel Tuesday classes because of cold weather Education | St. Paul Public Schools cancels school, after-school activities Tuesday due to weather Education | Confirmed case of pertussis/whooping cough in St. Paul school district Education | St. Paul Public Schools begins open house tours before priority enrollment deadline
