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Snorkel Spots Thursday May 27, 2021 T: 582-7800 www.arubatoday.com facebook.com/arubatoday instagram.com/arubatoday Page 10 Aruba’s ONLY English newspaper Biden orders more Intel investigation of COVID-19 origin By ZEKE MILLER and Biden asked U.S. intelli- AAMER MADHANI gence agencies to report Associated Press back within 90 days. He WASHINGTON (AP) — directed U.S. national lab- President Joe Biden on oratories to assist with the Wednesday ordered U.S. investigation and the intel- intelligence officials to “re- ligence community to pre- double” their efforts to in- pare a list of specific que- vestigate the origins of the ries for the Chinese govern- COVID-19 pandemic, in- ment. He called on China cluding any possibility the to cooperate with interna- trail might lead to a Chi- tional probes into the ori- nese laboratory. gins of the pandemic. After months of minimizing Republicans, including that possibility as a fringe former President Donald theory, the Biden adminis- Trump, have promoted tration is joining worldwide the theory that the virus pressure for China to be emerged from a labora- more open about the out- tory accident rather than break, aiming to head off naturally through human GOP complaints the presi- contact with an infected dent has not been tough animal in Wuhan, China. enough as well as to use Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Diana the opportunity to press Bianchi, director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human China on alleged obstruc- Continued on Page 2 Development, speak after a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee looking into the budget estimates for National Institute of Health (NIH) and the state of medical research, Wednesday, tion. May 26, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Associated Press A2 Thursday 27 May 2021 UP FRONT Biden orders more Intel investigation of COVID-19 origin

Continued from Front investigations. “The failure to get our in- Biden in a statement said spectors on the ground the majority of the intel- in those early months will ligence community had always hamper any inves- “coalesced” around those tigation into the origin of two scenarios but “do not COVID-19,” he said. believe there is sufficient Administration officials information to assess one continue to harbor strong to be more likely than the doubts about the lab leak other.” He revealed that theory. Rather, they view two agencies lean toward China’s refusal to cooper- the animal link and “one ate in the investigation — leans more toward” the lab particularly on something theory, “each with low or of such magnitude — as moderate confidence.” emblematic of other irre- “The United States will also sponsible actions on the keep working with like- world stage. minded partners around Privately, administration of- the world to press China to ficials say the end result, if participate in a full, trans- ever known, won’t change parent, evidence-based In this May 13, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White anything, but note China’s international investigation House in Washington. Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to stonewalling is now on dis- and to provide access to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. play for the world to see. all relevant data and evi- Associated Press The State Department, dence,” said Biden. search on enhancing the origin of pandemic, Fauci, scrutinize,” Fauci said at a which ended one Trump- His statement came after severity or transmissibility a White House coronavirus Senate hearing. era probe into the Chinese weeks of the administration of a virus. Paul has been adviser, said Wednesday White House press secre- lab theory this spring, said it endeavoring to avoid pub- critical of Dr. Anthony Fau- that he and most others in tary Jen Psaki said Tuesday was continuing to cooper- lic discussion of the lab leak ci, the government’s top the scientific community that the White House sup- ate with other government theory and privately sug- infectious-disease expert, “believe that the most likely ports a new World Health agencies and pressed Chi- gesting it was farfetched. and aggressively ques- scenario is that this was a Organization investigation na to cooperate with the In another sign of shifting tioned him at a recent Sen- natural occurrence, but in China, but she added world. attitudes, the Senate ap- ate hearing over the work no one knows that 100 per- that an effective probe “China’s position that their proved two Wuhan lab-rein China. The other amend- cent for sure.” “And since “would require China finally part in this investigation is lated amendments without ment was from GOP Sen. there’s a lot of concern, a stepping up and allowing complete is disappointing opposition, attaching them Joni Ernst of Iowa and it lot of speculation and since access needed to deter- and at odds with the rest of to a largely unrelated bill to would prevent any fund- no one absolutely knows mine the origins.” the international commu- increase U.S. investments ing to the Wuhan Institute that, I believe we do need Biden still held out the possi- nity that is working collab- in innovation. One of the of Virology. Both were ap- the kind of investigation bility that a firm conclusion oratively across the board amendments, from Sen. proved without roll call where there’s open trans- may never be reached, to bring an end to this pan- Rand Paul, R-Ky., would votes as part of the broader parency and all the infor- given the Chinese govern- demic and improve glob- block U.S. funding of Chi- bill that is still under debate mation that’s available, ment’s refusal to fully co- al health security,” said nese “gain of function” rein the Senate. As for the to be made available, to operate with international spokesman Ned Price.q Karine Jean-Pierre makes history giving White House briefing

Jean-Pierre, the White press secretary Jen Psaki, House spokespeople House principal deputy who has publicly said she before her, Jean-Pierre press secretary, had briefed only intends to serve in the leaned heavily on a binder reporters aboard Air Force role for about a year, and full of prepared notes and One, but Wednesday Wednesday’s appearance statements, as she fielded marked her first time before was seen as an audition of questions on topics includ- the lectern for a televised sorts for the job. Jean-Pierre ing the Tokyo Olympics and briefing. “It’s a real honor to fields press requests and the origins of the coronavi- be standing here today,” makes frequent appear- rus pandemic. Jean-Pierre, Jean-Pierre told report- ances for the Biden admin- who was born in Martinique ers, when asked about her istration on cable news. to Haitian emigrants and historic turn. “Clearly the “Today is a big day in the grew up in New York City, president believes that rep- press office and @White- has spoken publicly about resentation matters, and I House. My partner in how her own experiences appreciate him giving me truth--@KJP46 is doing her as an immigrant have in- White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks this opportunity.” first full briefing from the po- formed her lengthy career during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, May 26, Judy Smith, who served dium today making history in politics. “I am every- 2021, in Washington. as deputy press secre- in her own right. But doing thing that Donald Trump Associated Press tary to President George her real justice means also hates,” she said in a video By ALEXANDRA JAFFE ly gay woman to deliver the H.W. Bush in 1991, was the recognizing her talent, her for progressive organiza- Associated Press White House press briefing first Black woman to take brilliance and her wonder- tion MoveOn in 2018. “I’m WASHINGTON (AP) — Kar- and only the second Black on the role. Jean-Pierre is ful spirit,” Psaki tweeted. a Black woman, I’m gay, I ine Jean-Pierre on Wednes- woman in history to take on seen as a potential succes- On Wednesday, like Psaki am a mom. Both my par- day became the first open- the role. sor to current White House and generations of White ents were born in Haiti.”q A3 U.S. NEWS Thursday 27 May 2021 California and U.S. agree to allow big offshore wind farms By BRIAN MELLEY the table. We feel we’re on Associated Press the menu,” said Mike Con- LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cali- roy, executive director of fornia and the U.S. gov- The Pacific Coast Federa- ernment announced an tion of Fishermen’s Associa- agreement Tuesday to tions. The area off Morro open up areas off the Bay is a fishery for tuna and state’s central and north- sword fish and he’s con- ern coasts to the first com- cerned that the floating mercial wind energy farms turbines could change mi- on the Pacific Coast. gratory patterns of whales The pact that would float and other species. If blue hundreds of turbines off and humpback whales, for the coast of Morro Bay and example, are forced closer Humboldt Bay was touted to shore, it could bring clo- as a breakthrough to even- sures of Dungeness crab tually power 1.6 million fishing. homes and help the state The areas were chosen by and federal government agreement with the state, reach ambitious climate the Department of Interior, change goals through which oversees the Bureau clean energy production. of Ocean Energy Manage- “California, as we all know, In this June 28, 2006 file photo windmills are seen, near Livermore, Calif. ment, and the Department has a world class offshore Associated Press of Defense, which con- wind resource, and it can — if approved and built budget proposal this month in 1969, echoed that senti- ducts training and weap- play a major role in helping — would provide a major that would help expedite ment, calling for minimal ons testing off the coast. to accelerate California’s expansion of offshore wind environmental review of harm to species and coast- The agreement comes two and the nation’s transition power in the U.S. Currently, the projects. al communities. weeks after the Biden ad- to clean energy,” National there are just two working “We value process but not “We must remain vigilant ministration announced Climate Advisor Gina Mc- offshore wind farms — off the paralysis of a process in our efforts to ensure off- a $3 billion project off the Carthy said. Block Island in Rhode Island that takes years and years shore wind is a net positive coast of Martha’s Vine- The plan includes float- and off Virginia — but more and years that can be for California by also imple- yard in Massachusetts ing 380 windmills across than two dozen others are done in a much more fo- menting robust environ- that would power 400,000 a nearly 400-square-mile in development. cused way,” Newsom said. mental protections,” Kristen homes with 84 turbines. The (1,035-square-kilometer) The projects will require sev- Environmental groups — in- Hislop said in a statement. 800-megawatt Vineyard expanse of sea 20 miles eral stages of approval — cluding Audubon and the Fishermen, however, are Wind project would be the (32 kilometers) northwest of from an early review by the Natural Resources Defense concerned that construc- first utility-scale wind power Morro Bay. The site could Coastal Commission to fed- Council — issued state- tion and operation of proj- development in federal be finalized next month eral and state environmen- ments in support of the projects on this scale could waters. and could be put up for tal reviews after a lease ect with the caveat that disrupt the ecosystem and Another proposed proj- lease next year. sale, said Sandy Louey of fish, seabirds and marine that they were not consult- ect, Ocean Wind, off The announcement is part the California Energy Com- mammals are protected. ed on the impact the loca- New Jersey would create of President Joe Biden’s mission. The Environmental Defense tions could have on their 1,100-megawatts of power. plan to create 30 gigawatts Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Center, which was found- industry. Those wind farms would be of offshore wind energy Democrat, said he included in Santa Barbara after “We feel we’ve not been dwarfed by the scale of the by 2030. The new projects ed $20 million in his revised a massive offshore oil spill invited to have a seat at California projects.q U.S. allows Americans with expired passports to return home

By MATTHEW LEE ment and most embassies newals, and a significant AP Diplomatic Writer and consulates to close backlog of applications WASHINGTON (AP) — The down or significantly re- remains. The department Biden administration says duce passport services. cautioned, though, that many American citizens “U.S. Customs and Border recently expired passports holding recently expired Protection officers will ac- aren’t valid for internation- U.S. passports will be al- cept for admission certain al travel from the United lowed to return home from expired U.S. passports, States or for travel be- abroad on that document thereby assisting U.S. citi- tween third countries that until the end of year. zens who have been af- is not directly linked to re- Citing delays in passport fected by appointment turn travel to the U.S. renewals caused by the backlogs at embassies “Recently expired pass- coronavirus pandemic, and consulates overseas ports cannot be used to the State Department said caused by the COVID-19 travel from the United certain passports that ex- pandemic,” the depart- States to an international pired on or after Jan. 1, ment said in a notice is- destination or to travel to 2020, will be honored for sued late Monday. a foreign country for any reentry into the United The closures resulted in length of stay longer than This May 25, 2021 photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. States until Dec. 31, 2021. waiting times of more than an airport connection en Associated Press That’s because the pan- two months in some cases route to the United States demic forced the depart- for processing passport re- or to a United States territory,” the department said.q A4 Thursday 27 May 2021 U.S. NEWS 8 dead in shooting at rail yard serving Silicon Valley By JOCELYN GECKER and said. TERENCE CHEA Outside the scene, Michael Associated Press Hawkins told The Mercury SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — News that he was waiting An employee opened fire for his mother, Rochelle Wednesday at a Califor- Hawkins, who had called nia rail yard serving Silicon him from a co-worker’s Valley, killing eight people phone to assure him that before ending his own life, she was safe. authorities said. When the shooting start- The suspect was an em- ed, “she got down with ployee of the Valley Trans- the rest of her coworkers” portation Authority, which and dropped her cell- provides bus, light rail phone, Michael Hawkins and other transit services told the newspaper. Ro- throughout Santa Clara chelle Hawkins did not see County, the most populat- the shooter, and she was ed county in the Bay Area, not sure how close she had authorities said. been to the attacker, her The attacker was identi- son said. fied as 57-year-old Sam The bloodshed comes in a Cassidy, according to two Law enforcement officers respond to the scene of a shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation year that has seen a sharp law enforcement officials. Authority (VTA) facility on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. increase in mass killings as Investigators offered no Associated Press the nation emerges from immediate word on a pos- pandemic restrictions that sible motive. terrible, terrible tragedy,” ple were inside the family ed Wednesday morning. closed many public places The shooting took place Santa Clara County Super- reunification center. Cassidy had worked for and kept people confined around 6:30 a.m. at a light visor Cindy Chavez. Police vehicles and orange the VTA since at least 2012, to their homes. rail facility that includes a Santa Clara County District crime-scene tape blocked according to the public A database compiled by transit-control center, park- Attorney Jeff Rosen said it off the area, and reporters payroll and pension data- The Associated Press, USA ing for trains and a mainte- was his understanding the were kept at a distance base known as Transparent Today and Northeastern nance yard. shooting happened inside The rail yard is in the city’s California. His position from University that tracks every Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy the VTA building during a administrative neighbor- 2012 to 2014 was listed as mass killing over the last 15 Russell Davis said the attack morning meeting. hood, near the sheriff’s of- a mechanic. After that, he years shows that the San also resulted in “multiple Victims’ grief-stricken fami- fice and city and county was a substation maintain- Jose attack is the 15th mass major injuries.” He did not lies sat huddled together, offices. er, the records said. killing so far in 2021, all of know the type of weapon holding hands and crying, Bomb squads were search- VTA trains were already out them shootings. used. He said the victims after learning they had ing the rail complex af- on morning runs when the Eighty-six people have died included VTA employees. lost a loved one, Rosen ter receiving information shooting occurred. Light rail in the shootings, compared Authorities did not release told reporters, describing about possible explosive service was to be suspend- with 106 for all of 2020. It any of the victims’ names. the scene inside a county devices inside the building, ed at noon and replaced is the sixth mass killing in a “These folks were heroes building. Davis said. with bus bridges, agency public place in 2021. The during COVID-19. The bus- “They’re just sitting and Officials were also inves- Chairman Glenn Hendricks database defines mass kill- es never stopped running, holding hands and crying,” tigating a house fire that told a news conference. ings as four people dead, VTA didn’t stop running. Rosen said. “It’s terrible. It’s broke out shortly before the “It’s just very difficult for not including the shooter, They just kept at work, and awful. It’s raw. People are shooting, Davis said. Pub- everyone to be able try to meaning the overall toll of now we’re really calling on learning they lost their hus- lic records show Cassidy wrap their heads around gun violence is much high- them to be heroes a sec- band, their son, their broth- owned a two-story home and understand what has er when adding in smaller ond time to survive such a er.” He said about 100 peo- where firefighters respond- happened,” Hendricks incidents.q

Boston’s MLK memorial cleared by city Landmarks Commission a city panel, allowing con- came on the one-year an- ‘The Embrace’ goes a long struction to start, the group niversary of George Floyd’s way in helping do just that.” behind the memorial said death, organization Execu- The civil rights leader and Wednesday. tive Director Imari Paris Jef- his wife first met in Boston in The 20-foot-high (6-meter- fries said. the early 1950s, when he high) bronze sculpture “Boston has the opportu- was a doctoral student in called “The Embrace” will nity post-pandemic to con- theology at Boston Univer- be one of the country’s tinue and differentiate itself sity and she was studying largest memorials dedicat- from the rest of the coun- at the New England Con- This computer rendering provided by Mass Design Group, shows ed to racial equity when in- try by being one of the servatory of Music. a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, stallation is complete in Oc- most welcoming, friendly, The $9.5 million sculpture a 20-foot-high (6-meter-high) bronze sculpture called “The tober 2022, the privately- forward-looking cities in consisting of four inter- Embrace”, planned for the Boston Common in Boston. Associated Press funded King Boston organi- America,” he said. “On the twined arms was inspired zation said in a statement. anniversary of the death of by a photo of the Kings em- BOSTON (AP) — A memo- King planned for the Bos- It was fitting that approval George Floyd and the na- bracing when MLK learned rial to Dr. Martin Luther ton Common has received Tuesday from the Boston tional racial reckoning that he had won the Nobel King Jr. and Coretta Scott unanimous approval from Landmarks Commission followed, the approval of Peace Prize in 1964.q A5 WORLD NEWS Thursday 27 May 2021 Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut net emissions by 45%

By MIKE CORDER The court said in an Eng- Associated Press lish language summary of THE HAGUE, Netherlands its ruling that Shell was not (AP) — A Dutch court on currently in breach of its Wednesday ordered Royal obligation to reduce emis- Dutch Shell to cut its car- sions, as the environmental bon emissions by net 45% groups had argued, be- by 2030 compared to 2019 cause the parent company levels in a landmark case was tightening its emissions brought by climate activ- policy. ism groups, which hailed But it ruled that Shell’s pol- the decision as a victory for icy “is not concrete, has the planet. many caveats and is based The Hague District Court on monitoring social devel- ruled that the Anglo-Dutch opments rather than the energy giant has a duty of company’s own responsibil- care to reduce emissions ity for achieving a CO2 re- and that its current reduc- duction.” tion plans were not con- A group of seven environ- crete enough.The decision mental and human rights could set a precedent for organizations and some similar cases against pollut- Milieudefensie director Donald Pols, right, celebrates the outcome of the verdict in the court case 17,000 Dutch citizens filed ing multinationals around of Milieudefensie, the Dutch arm of the Friends of the Earth environmental organization, against the case in 2018, calling on the world. Activists gath- Shell in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 In a landmark legal battle of climate the court to order Shell to change activists in the Netherlands energy giant Shell was ordered to rein in its carbon emissions. ered outside the courtroom cut emissions in line with the Associated Press erupted into cheers as the global goals set out in the decision was read out loud. The Hague court did not The company said it is al- the company could create Paris climate agreement. “The climate won today,” say how Royal Dutch Shell ready “investing billions of a situation “in which count- That equates to Shell cut- said Roger Cox, a lawyer should achieve the ordered dollars in low-carbon ener- less parties can hold each ting emissions 45% by 2030. for the Dutch arm of Friends cutback, saying the energy gy, including electric vehi- other accountable for their The court ruled on the of the Earth, which was one giant’s parent company cle charging, hydrogen, re- role in that (energy) transi- claims by six of the groups. of the organizations behind “has complete freedom in newables and biofuels. We tion through the courts” The case in the Netherlands the case. how it meets its reduction want to grow demand for and give judges “a central is the latest in a string of le- “This ruling will change the obligation and in shaping these products and scale role in an active and deli- gal challenges filed around world. Worldwide, people the Shell group’s corporate up our new energy busi- cate political process.” the world by climate activ- are in the starting blocks to policy.” In a written reac- nesses even more quickly.” Shell says it has set “an am- ists seeking action to rein in take legal action against tion, Shell said it expects to At a hearing in December, bition to be a net-zero emis- emissions, but it is believed oil companies following our appeal the “disappointing Shell lawyer Dennis Hore- sions energy business by to be the first targeting a example,” Cox added. court decision.” man said a ruling against 2050, or sooner.” multinational company. q

Taliban warns departing U.S. against new bases in region

By KATHY GANNON sibly in Turkey. but the Taliban refused to ritory. can homeland or its allies. Associated Press Both Pakistan and the take part. “Forget the past, but I “We will not take our eye ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Middle Eastern State of Meanwhile, Pakistan For- want to tell the Pakistanis off the terrorist threat,” said Taliban on Wednesday Qatar have been pressing eign Minister Shah Mehm- that no U.S. base will be Biden. “We will reorganize warned the departing U.S. the Taliban to attend talks ood Qureshi on Tuesday allowed by Prime Minister our counterterrorism capa- military against setting up in Turkey. U.N.-sponsored told Pakistan’s Senate the Imran Khan so long he is in bilities and the substantial bases in the region, and talks were to have been country would not allow power,” he said. assets in the region to pre- Pakistan vowed no Ameri- held last month in Turkey American bases on its ter- After the Sept. 11, 2001 vent re-emergence of ter- can bases will be allowed terrorist attacks, Pakistan rorist threat to our home- on its territory. opened four air bases to land over the horizon.” Pakistan also said drone the U.S.-led coalition to aid The U.S., along with about strikes from Pakistani terri- in its efforts in Afghanistan 7,000 NATO forces will tory were also a non-start- to hunt down the al-Qaida leave Afghanistan by Sept. er. The statements come perpetrators of the attacks 11 at the latest. In a state- amid speculation the Unit- and unseat the Taliban rul- ment earlier this week, ed States, as it withdraws ers who had given them the U.S. Central Com- the last of its 2,500-3,500 safe haven. mand said it had com- soldiers from Afghanistan, In his April speech an- pleted about 25% of its will want a nearby locale nouncing an end to Amer- withdrawal. The logistics of from which to launch ica’s “forever war,” Presi- withdrawing are tremen- strikes against militant tar- dent Joe Biden said Wash- dous and according to gets. ington would hold the Tal- the CENTCOM statement The warning also comes iban and the government departing troops have during stepped-up efforts to its commitments to en- already packed military to jump-start stalled peace In this April 14, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden speaks from sure Afghanistan could not equipment on to 160 C-17 talks between the govern- the Treaty Room in the White House, about the withdrawal of the again be used as a staging cargo aircraft and shipped ment and the Taliban, pos- remainder of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. arena to attack the Ameri- them back to America.q Associated Press A6 Thursday 27 May 2021 WORLD NEWS Switzerland ends talks toward sweeping new accords with EU

By JAMEY KEATEN system and that the lack and FRANK JORDANS of a framework accord Associated Press was “hampering access of GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss Swiss air carriers to the EU’s government on Wednes- internal market.” The EU day pulled out of years- also suggested that coop- long negotiations with eration in the health sec- the European Union on a tor or labor market would comprehensive package suffer. It has warned that of bilateral accords, af- failure to reach an agree- ter the two sides failed to ment could harm numer- reach agreement on the ous existing agreements, cross-border movement including cooperation in of jobseekers and other the areas of trade, educa- key issues. Foreign Minis- tion and research. Over the ter Ignazio Cassis said the years, the Swiss have dem- government informed Eu- onstrated hot-and-cold at- ropean Commission Presi- titudes about EU migrants, dent Ursula von der Leyen which has put pressure on about Switzerland’s deci- top politicians in a country sion to withdraw from the where a nationalist, popu- talks a breakdown that list party still holds the most could resonate with Britain seats in parliament. Cas- as it seeks to flesh out its sis acknowledged that the In this Friday, July 12, 2019 file photo, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis attends a joint news own ties with the EU follow- potential cost of granting conference after talks in Ankara, Turkey. ing the wrenching, divisive Associated Press the EU’s demands were Brexit process. only part of the calculation. The collapse of talks could market, including those land to be treated on an es the same conditions. It “A very important element, have significant repercus- seeking work. Switzerland equal footing compared said decades-old EU-Swiss which the federal council sions for the wealthy Al- had resisted such a move. to other third-party states agreements were “not up perhaps considered more pine nation of about 8.5 Cassis said it could mark (outside the EU), whether to speed” for current bilat- serious, was the political million people, which is all a “paradigm shift” which it’s a question of coopera- eral ties. But the bloc has dimension,” he said. “If but surrounded by EU na- might result in non-Swiss tion or the recognition of been unflinching in its pre- there’s one issue that’s deli- tions. Some 1.4 million EU citizens getting social secu- equal standards,” Cassis vious warnings about what cate and sensitive in the citizens live in Switzerland, rity rights. Cassis said Swit- told reporters in Bern, the a failure to strike the “insti- population, it’s the issue of and about 340,000 people zerland hoped to remain a capital. The EU’s execu- tutional framework agree- free movement.” commute across the bor- close partner of the 27-native Commission expressed ment” would mean. The EU The minister suggested der to work in an array of tion bloc, with which it has regret at what it called a has circulated a fact sheet that after spending years Swiss industries. more than 100 bilateral “unilateral” Swiss decision, suggesting that a lack fine-tuning its immigration The negotiations largely treaties, but also suggested and said the negotiations of common rules could policy to achieve “social stumbled over EU demands his country deserved re- were aimed to ensure that cause Switzerland to lose peace,” the Swiss govern- for its citizens to have full spect it wasn’t getting from anyone with access to the its “privileged” connection ment did not want to upset access to the Swiss labor the EU. “We want Switzer- bloc’s single market fac- with the bloc’s electricity that balance. q Indian farmers mark 6 months of protest with no end in sight

RISHABH RAJ JAIN overwhelmed the country. guaranteed pricing and Associated Press The black flags were flown force them to sell their NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Wednesday in several cit- crops to corporations at farmers demanding the ies, towns and villages cheaper prices. government repeal new around the capital. Some In January, the Supreme agriculture laws they say burned effigies of Prime Court stayed the imple- will devastate their liveli- Minister Narendra Modi. mentation of the new laws hoods marked their protest “Modi your dictatorship and created a committee movement’s sixth month will not last,” some farmers to address the farmer’s Wednesday by flying black chanted. grievances. banners on the cars and The government says the Agriculture Minister Naren- tractors and burning effi- laws approved by Parlia- dra Singh Tomar has held gies of the prime minister. ment last year will inject pri- several rounds of talks with Protesters have been vate investment in the ag- protest leaders and of- blocking three highways riculture sector and raise fered to suspend the laws connecting New Delhi to the earnings of farmers by for a year and a half dur- northern and western cities setting up warehouses in ing which a solution can Farmers, some carrying black flags, on a vehicle during a protest in Ghazipur, outskirts of New Delhi, India, Wednesday, since November to press rural areas where they can be reached through dia- May 26, 2021. their demand for scrap- store their crops and sell logue. The farmers are de- Associated Press ping of the laws they say them when prices favor manding an immediate re- will favor large corporate them. peal of the laws. sands of farmers riding trac- ment forces left one pro- farms. The protest has con- The farmers say the new The protests turned violent tors stormed India’s historic tester dead and nearly 400 tinued despite a surge in legislation will devastate on Jan. 26, India’s Repub- Red Fort. Clashes between police officers injured.q coronavirus cases that has their earnings by ending lic Day, when tens of thou- the protesters and govern- A7 WORLD NEWS Thursday 27 May 2021 Yemen officials demand answers after AP report on air base

By JON GAMBRELL earlier effort begun toward Associated Press the end of 2016 and later DUBAI, United Arab Emirates abandoned had workers (AP) — Yemeni officials de- try to build an even-larger manded answers Wednes- runway over 3 kilometers day after an Associated (9,800 feet) long, which Press report highlighted a would allow for the heavi- mysterious air base being est bombers. That earlier built on a Yemeni island in effort also saw ships linked one of the world’s crucial to the UAE take part in the maritime chokepoints. construction. Military of- A lawmaker asked Ye- ficials with Yemen’s inter- men’s internationally rec- nationally recognized gov- ognized government if the ernment, which the Saudi- United Arab Emirates built led coalition has backed the facility as data in the since 2015, say the UAE is AP report links the UAE to building the runway. The the construction. officials, speaking earlier Another official openly criti- to the AP on condition of cized the UAE for “under- anonymity as they didn’t mining” the government have authorization to brief of President Abed Rabbo journalists, say Emirati ships Mansour Hadi. A Saudi- transported military weap- led coalition fought on the ons, equipment and troops government’s behalf when to Mayun Island in recent it entered Yemen’s long weeks. The military officials war in 2015 against the Ira- This Tuesday, May 25, 2021, satellite image released by Planet Labs Inc. shows a mysterious air said recent tension be- base being built on Yemen’s volcanic Mayun Island. nian-backed Houthi rebels Associated Press tween the UAE and Hadi now holding its capital. came in part from an Emi- The UAE, home to Abu land allows whoever con- and nearby East Africa. three hangars constructed rati demand for his gov- Dhabi and Dubai, has not trols it to project power Satellite images from Planet on a tarmac just south of ernment to sign a 20-year responded to repeated into the strait and easily Labs Inc. obtained by the the runway. Images from lease agreement for Ma- requests for comment re- launch airstrikes into main- AP showed dump trucks Tuesday showed vehicles yun Island, also known as garding the base and of- land Yemen, convulsed by and graders building a 1.85 parked at the base’s newly Perim Island. Emirati officials fered no immediate reac- a yearslong bloody war. kilometer (6,070-foot) run- built hangars. A runway of have not acknowledged tion Wednesday to the of- It also provides a base for way on the island on April that length can accommo- any disagreement and ficials’ comments. any operations into the 11. By May 18, that work date attack, surveillance said they were withdrawing The runway on Mayun Is- Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden appeared complete, with and transport aircraft. An from the war in 2019. q

Mexico: Builders bulldozing outskirts of Teotihuacan ruins

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The The U.N. international to protect its ancient heri- Mexican government said council on monuments tage sites. Teotihuacan is Tuesday that a private and sites said bulldozers the country’s most visited building project is destroy- threaten to raze as many archaeological site, with ing part of the outskirts of as 15 acres (7 hectares) over 2.6 million visitors per the pre-Hispanic ruin site of at the site, which is a pro- year, and it has hundreds Teotihuacán, just north of tected area. The council of smaller, more remote Mexico City. also said looting of artifacts and often unexplored sites. The Culture Department had been detected. Teotihuacan is best known said it has repeatedly is- “Teotihuacán is an em- for its twin Temples of the sued stop-work orders blematic site declared Sun and Moon, but it was since March but the build- as World Heritage by the actually a large city that In this March 19, 2020 file photo, the Pyramid of the Moon, ing crews have ignored UNESCO, that represents housed over 100,000 in- left, and the Pyramid of the Sun, back right, are seen along them. The department the highest expression of habitants and covered with smaller structures lining the Avenue of the Dead, in estimated at least 25 an- the identity of the people around 8 square miles (20 Teotihuacan, Mexico. cient structures on the site of Mexico,” the U.N. coun- sq. kilometers). Associated Press are threatened, and it has cil said in a statement. The still mysterious city was filed a criminal complaint Mexico has long been un- one of the largest in the against those responsible. able to enforce building world at its apex between Apparently, owners of codes and zoning laws or 100 B.C. and A.D. 750. But SOLD BY OWNER farm plots are trying to turn stop illegal construction, in it was abandoned before Small Car Rental! Price Awg. 248.000 the land into some sort of part because of the coun- the rise of the Aztecs in the amusement park. The area try’s unwieldy, antiquated 14th century. 35 licence plates is just outside and across a legal system. Even its true name remains 25 for cars and/or UTV's road from the site’s famous The destruction so close unclear. Its current name boulevard and pyramid to the capital raises ques- was given to it by the 10 for any kind of motorcycle complex. tions about Mexico’s ability Aztecs.q For more information please contact 737.8484 After 4pm! A8 Thursday 27 May 2021 LOCAL

Nancy Cirillo honored as Goodwill Ambassador

EAGLE ARUBA — Recently, Kimberley Richardson of the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure to honor one of Aruba’s loyal and friendly visitors as a Goodwill Ambassador of Aruba. The symbolic Goodwill Ambassa- dor certificate is presented to guests who visit Aruba 20 years or more consecutively.

The honoree was the lovely Mrs. Nancy Cirillo who has been visiting Aruba over 26 years consecutively. Just a few more years and she will be entitled to receive the Emerald Ambassador Certificate. The symbolic Emerald Ambassador Certificate is presented to guests who visit Aruba 35 years or more consecutively.

This lovely lady stated that she loves the island very much, especially for its year-round sunny weather, nice sandy beaches, delicious variety of foods, its safety, and Aru- ba’s warm and friendly people who have become like family to her.

Richardson together with the representatives of the Casa Del Mar Beach Resort presented the Goodwill Ambassa- dor certificate to the honoree, handed over some pres- ents, and thanked her for choosing Aruba as her favorite vacation destination and as her home-away-from-home.

Aruba Election 2021

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is due to hold general elections on June 25, 2021. Voters will elect all 21 members of the Estates (Staten), Aruba’s unicameral parliament. The election should have taken place in September of 2021, but due to the resig- government handles foreign and defense nation of the government on March 31st, policy. Following Aruba’s 2017 elections, 2021, before its legal four-year term, a new the governing coalition is led by the social date had been stipulated according to the democratic People’s Electoral Movement regulations as per Aruba’s Constitution. (MEP) party together with political parties POR and RED. The main opposition is the Aruba elects on national level a legisla- center-right Aruban People’s Party (AVP), ture. The Estates (Staten) consists of 21 which holds nine of the 21 seats in the Es- members, elected for a four-year term by tates. This year Aruba has a total of 11 par- Open list Party-list proportional represen- ties taking part at the election 2021. They tation, meaning that voters have at least are MEP, AVP, POR, RED, PPA, RAIZ, MAS, some influence on the order in which a UPP, HTC, CURPA, PP and ACCION 21. party's candidates are elected. Seats are distributed between parties that have Candidate lists gained at least one full quota (1/21, or ap- Submission of the candidate lists of politi- proximately 4.76% of the vote) using the cal parties took place on May 7, 2021. Due Hagenbach-Bischoff system (a variant of to the Covid-19 situation only the autho- the D'Hondt method). Before obtaining rized representative and 1 candidate or the status as land/country in the Kingdom party leader on the list were allowed to of the Netherlands, Aruba participated in be present at the personal submission that elections for its Island Council and for the took place at the townhall in Oranjestad. Aruba constituency of the parliament of Party lists may contain up to 29 candi- the Netherlands Antilles. dates. Qualified electors must be 18 years Aruba is a constituent country of the King- and older dom of the Netherlands. It has full auton- omy over internal affairs, while the Dutch Continued from Page 8 A9 LOCAL Thursday 27 May 2021 Aruba Election 2021

Continued on Page 9 to visit the people at their houses or holding informa- Color by parties tive sections all around the The following colors for island. So, if you see groups the color print of the lists of people walking with of candidates on the bal- flags, t-shirt and perhaps lot paper can be used some music on, don’t panic by political parties in the they are just spreading the elections of 25 June 2021. word for their candidate These colors are: brown, to the locals. Most of the light blue, dark blue, yel- candidates also have their low, green, light gray, dark own social media page or gray, orange, light orange, programs where they try to red, light pink, magenta, connect to as many peo- light purple, dark purple, ple as possible to get their khaki, white, olive green. word out. Also, most parties are recycling old cam- Voter Requirements paign material and distrib- Voters must be residents of ute these to their followers. Aruba of at least 18 years of age with Dutch citizen- On June 25, 2021 we will ship. find out if we will have a one party or a coalition Electoral Debate once again to run our is- The Chamber of Com- land for the next four-year merce in partnership with term.q the University of Aruba will be organizing 2 debates, which will take place on June 3rd and June 17th, 2021. Leaders of all the participating political parties will be invited to the debates. Topics such as economy, public finance, labor, health, tourism, social affairs, education and justice will be discussed. Each party will be able to bring its plan of action, pro- posals and solutions based on challenges and opportunities for Aruba.

Campaign In Aruba it is a custom to have candidates going

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IS MORE DUSHI A10 Thursday 27 May 2021 LOCAL Consumer confidence less pessimistic Results for the first quarter of 2021

ORANJESTAD — During the government to have wors- In the first quarter of 2021, first quarter of 2021, con- ened, while 64 percent the present situation index sumers felt less pessimistic indicated that they were grew by 0.4 index point to as the consumer confi- still worried about their per- 92.1, while the future ex- dence index picked up by sonal health. Noticeable is pectation index rated 96.0, 0.6 index point to 93.6. that 72 percent reported up from 94.2 in the previous that they would get vacci- quarter, reflecting less neg- By the end of the first quar- nated in 2021. In addition, ative sentiments amongst ter, top of mind consumer 56 percent felt a deteriora- respondents. More than cated that taking out a loan from 93.4 in the last quarter concerns were their em- tion of business and eco- half (56 percent) of respon- was not appropriate, and of 2020. ployment opportunities as nomic conditions, while 55 dents expected the Aru- close to 62 percent noted 70 percent of respondents percent stated that their ban economy to take more that going on vacation or More information on the reported that finding a job household’s financial situ- than 2 years to fully recover taking out a mortgage was Consumer Confidence sur- has become more difficult ation remained the same from the COVID-19 crisis. unsuitable. Consequently, vey is available on CBA’s over the past 6 months. throughout the past 6 Also, 72 percent reported the consumer purchasing website https://www.cba- Also, 65 percent perceived months. that buying a car was not habit index stood at 93.6 in ruba.org.q the financial position of the suitable, 67 percent indi- the first quarter of 2021, up Centrale Bank van Aruba Aruba’s underwater wonderland

ORANJESTAD - Exploring the underwater won- tance and enjoy the view. Also remember; it is ders is something you should definitely do dur- a once in a life time experience. ing your stay in Aruba. The underwater world has everything to offer that makes a snorkel Antilla shipwreck trip so exceptional; an impressive, colorful sea life with exotic fishes, turtles and beauti- ful coral reef. The historic shipwrecks, located on the Aruban seabed are also worth a visit. Aruba is known for its white beaches and blue oceans, which means there are many fasci- nating under water spots, where you can take your snorkeling gear and we selected the top tal blue ocean. The beach is located on the spots for you. southern part of the island. On the way to the famous beach, you will drive through the old Tres Trapi capital of Aruba, San Nicolas. The old Aruban culture can be still felt and experienced here, so do not hesitate to get out of your car and Antilla is a 400-foot-long long ship, built in 1939 walk around for a while. Baby beach is a child in Hamburg, Germany. Antilla came to Aruba, friendly beach, since it is shallow and the wa- because it had to find a neutral port. When ter has a pleasant temperature. The name Germany invaded the Netherlands on May 10, therefore fits well with the beach. Baby beach 1940, the crew decided to let their own ship is an excellent beach for snorkeling, especially sink, to prevent it from falling into the hands if you want to go with small children, because of the Dutch Navy. Antilla lies on its portside the water remains shallow and there are still in Malmok bay, and the sunken word war many underwater wonders to see. In the two ship is now one of Aruba’s most popular ocean there is an area marked until where it snorkeling and dive spots. However, the ship is recommended to snorkel and on the beach wreck can only be reached by boat. The ship you will find different facilities. It is a perfect is visible from the surface and during your snor- beach to spend your day snorkeling and re- keling trip you be surrounded by hundreds of laxing. Tres Trapi means tree steps in Papiamento, Pa- tropical fishes, but the ship wreck alone is al- piamento is together with Dutch the official lan- ready impressive enough. Mangel Halto guage spoken on Aruba. The beach is called Mangel Halto beach is located in Savaneta, Tres Trapi because it is accessible by the tree Baby Beach on the southern-west part of the island. The steps carved into the rocks. Tres Trapi is a small beach is different from the other beaches in rocky beach, located on the north-western Aruba; it is beach full of mangroves. You reach side of the island, approximately 5 to 10 minute the beach by a bridge through the mangroves drive from Palm Beach. From the unique steps and then you will have several entrances to you can easily walk over the beach into the the sea. There are diverse spots where you clear and turquoise blue ocean. While snorkel- can enjoy a perfect beach day, wooden stairs ing you will encounter all kind of tropical fishes made to enter the water and a dock to sit on and sea stars. The kind of starfish you will find in and enjoy the view. Mangel Halto is also worth the Aruban waters is the red cushion sea star. a visit for the snorkeling experience. Inside the This is a starfish that is commonly found in the bay, the water is clear and you find many col- shallow waters of the Caribbean sea and if orful fish. Outside the bay is a bit more chal- you are lucky during your snorkeling visit to Tres lenging for beginners because of the wind Trapi, you may come across one of the green and the waves, but the coral is alive and it is sea turtles. Respect the animal, keep your dis- Baby beach; a white beach, with a crys- just like snorkel heaven.q A11 BUSINESS Thursday 27 May 2021 What would it take to solve the student debt crisis? By ANNA HELHOSKI of principal, says Betsy Mayo- NerdWallet tte, president and founder The possibility of federal of The Institute of Student student loan forgiveness Loan Advisors. grabs all the headlines. But “They say, ‘I feel like I should experts say no single policy pay (my loans) back, but I not even wiping the slate don’t feel like I’m on a level clean for millions of borrow- playing field because of ers solves the root causes the interest,’” Mayotte says. of the nation’s $1.74 trillion CONDENSE INCOME-DRIV- student loan debt crisis. EN REPAYMENT That debt has been fueled Income-driven repayment by decades of wages not plans, federal options that keeping up with the rising set student loan payments cost of college. And un- at a portion of a borrower’s less wages increase and income, are a strong safety college costs decrease, net. But experts say the four students will still need to income-driven options — in take on debt to complete addition to the three other degrees, and they’ll face federal repayment plans — greater difficulty repaying should be streamlined into loans. one new program. Some “There are no $1.7 trillion sil- suggest automating enroll- ver bullets,” says Seth Frot- Associated Press ment. man, executive director of row for college and multi- ing again, that will be one Democrats in Congress “There’s no rhyme or reason the Student Borrower Pro- ple generations of borrow- major hurdle to any level have suggested making all for the variety of programs tection Center, a nonprofit ers grapple with debt, ex- of forgiveness,” says Carlo federal student loans and that exist in this space other advocacy organization. perts weigh in on possible Salerno, vice president for repayment plans eligible than they were developed So what could work? It’ll solutions. research at CampusLogic, for PSLF, waiving restrictions over time,” says Beth Ak- take more than a headline- FORGIVE STUDENT LOAN a developer of college fi- for forgiveness and auto- ers, resident scholar at the grabbing wipeout of stu- DEBT nancial aid management matically qualifying bor- American Enterprise Insti- dent debt. Broad forgiveness around tools. rowers. tute, a conservative public Frotman says, in addition to $10,000, for example could STREAMLINE EXISTING FOR- CUT OR LOWER INTEREST policy think tank, where she canceling debt, he would help the most vulnerable GIVENESS PROGRAMS RATES focuses on the economics prioritize efforts to make borrowers: those who nev- There’s too much red tape Federal student loan bor- of higher education. college more affordable er graduated and lack the inherent to existing forgive- rowers haven’t had to Wesley Whistle, senior advi- and to reform the borrow- bigger paychecks that typ- ness programs, experts say. make payments since sor for policy and strategy ing and repayment sys- ically come with a degree Salerno calls it a “bureau- March 13, 2020, and they at New America, a left-of- tems. Michele Streeter, se- to pay off the debt they cracy and paperwork cri- won’t again until Oct. 1. center public policy think nior policy analyst at The acquired along the way. sis.” These programs have During this pause, zero in- tank, says automatic en- Institute for College Access Experts diverge on wheth- low rates of acceptance: terest is accruing. That rollment into an IDR plan and Success , says student er there should be broad As of November 2020, 6,493 means loans won’t grow could benefit delinquent loans remain an important forgiveness. But if it does Public Service Loan For- and, if you can afford to or defaulted borrowers, but college access tool for happen, they agree future giveness applications, or make payments, you can is concerned about auto- students, but forgiveness debt accumulation must 2.2%, were approved, and pay off your debt faster. enrolling students right out and repayment programs be addressed. so far just 32 borrowers to- Making zero interest per- of college and its effect should be easier to access “Until somebody can come tal have received income- manent or lowering inter- on their ability to repay the and automated whenever up with a proposal for what driven repayment forgive- est on existing debt could principal. For many, pay- possible. As a new crop of happens on day two and ness (though most won’t help borrowers pay off their ments may not even cover students gets ready to bor- everyone starts borrow- be eligible until 2035). debt without growing the interest. q Jeff Bezos says will pass baton to new Amazon CEO on July 5

By JOSEPH PISANI meeting Wednesday. He He will become executive AP Retail Writer explained that it was ex- chair at Amazon and fo- NEW YORK (AP) — Ama- actly 27 years ago on that cus on new products and zon founder Jeff Bezos date in 1994 that Amazon initiatives. He also plans to has picked a date to step was incorporated. focus on his other ventures, down as CEO. Seattle-based Amazon. such as his rocket ship Bezos, who grew Amazon com Inc. announced that company, Blue Origin, and from an internet bookstore Bezos was stepping down his newspaper, The Wash- to an online shopping be- as CEO in February, but ington Post. hemoth, said Wednesday didn’t provide a specific On Wednesday, Amazon that Amazon executive date. Jassy, his replace- also announced it would Andy Jassy will take over ment, currently runs the buy storied Hollywood stu- the CEO role on July 5. company’s cloud-com- dio MGM for $8.45 billion “We chose that date be- puting business. with the hopes of filling its cause it’s sentimental for Bezos, 57 and with a per- video streaming service In this June 6, 2019 file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks at the the Amazon re:MARS convention, in Las Vegas. me,” Bezos said during sonal fortune of $167 bil- with more shows and mov- Associated Press an Amazon shareholder lion, won’t be going far. ies to watch. q A12 Thursday 27 May 2021 SCIENCE Buildup to super blood moon eclipses the finale

The Earth’s shadow falls partly across the full moon at the start of a total lunar eclipse above Sydney Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Associated Press

By NICK PERRY Rowe also enjoyed seeing surrounding Associated Press stars appear to brighten as the light from WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In the the moon dimmed. end, the buildup seemed to eclipse the The full eclipse lasted about 15 minutes, finale. while the whole cosmic show lasted five People across New Zealand and around hours. A partial eclipse began as the the world stayed up Wednesday to watch moon edged into the Earth’s outer shad- a cosmic event called a super blood ow, called the penumbra, before moving moon, a combination of a total lunar more fully into the main shadow and then eclipse and a brighter-than-usual super- reversing the process. moon. Rowe likes to imagine it as if he’s stand- During the buildup, a glittering moon rose ing on the moon. The Earth would come above the horizon. As the Earth’s shadow across and block out the sun. The reddish began taking bites from the moon, it cre- light around the edges would be the sun- ated a dramatic effect. Half the moon sets and sunrises happening at that time vanished, leaving it looking like a black- on Earth, projected onto the moon’s sur- and-white cookie. face. Pretty cool, he reckons. When the full eclipse took hold, however, The color of the moon during the total the moon darkened, turning a smudgy eclipse can appear different depending burnt orange color for many viewers. on where people are in the world, and by In celestial terms, it was a wonder: a pro- factors like the amount of dust in the at- jection of the world’s sunsets and sunrises mosphere and global weather. onto the black canvas of the eclipsed In much of New Zealand, the weather re- moon. But for people peering up from mained calm and clear on Wednesday, their backyards, it wasn’t quite the brilliant providing excellent viewing conditions. display they’d anticipated. Not quite su- The same was true in Australia, although per or blood-colored. those in South Korea struck out because “It was not that vivid for those on ground,” rain and cloudy weather across much of said Ben Noll, a meteorologist with New the country obscured the eclipse. There Zealand scientific research agency NIWA. also was disappointment in Japan be- “Personally, I thought there would be a bit cause of cloudy weather, with many post- more red in the sky.” ing messages like “I can’t see anything” Still, Noll thought that overall, the evening on Twitter. was sensational. He heard plenty of peo- Some places in the Pacific and East Asia ple cheering and cars honking in down- got to see the show before midnight, while town Auckland where he watched it all night owls in Hawaii and the western part unfold. of North America got to watch it in the John Rowe, an educator at the Stardome early morning hours. Observatory & Planetarium in Auckland, Sky gazers along the U.S. East Coast were said it was like the moon turned into a big, out of luck because the moon was set- spooky smile looking down at him. That’s ting and the sun rising. Europe, Africa and because of a bright rim that remained at western Asia all missed out as well.q the bottom. A13 Thursday 27 May 2021 HEALTH

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By JAKE COYLE ed me. In the first film, she AP Film Writer wasn’t as confident. She NEW YORK (AP) — John was highly self-critical and Krasinski, whose “A Quiet blamed herself for a lot of Place Part II” is one of the the things that happened biggest studio releases to to the family. That’s some- open exclusively in theaters thing that I experienced this year, recently returned personally. I thought to my- to the movies, himself. self: What if I wasn’t deaf? Krasinski screened the film What if I was a quote-un- for his in-laws in London, quote ‘normal person?’ and the experience of be- “But when Regan became ing back in a theater was this powerhouse in the sec- unexpectedly moving. ond film, I realized that she “It’s a sanctuary to be- was using what she had gin with for me. It’s one of — all of her deficits, if you my favorite places. Emily will — as strengths,” says and I go on movie dates Simmonds. That gave me a pretty much every week,” new perspective on myself. Krasinski says, referring to I was able to look at myself Emily Blunt, his wife. “But and say: I’m not broken. going back this time had I’m unique. I have some- a lot more weight to it. See- thing to offer and I can ing my movie up there felt take that and use it as an more emotional because advantage.” of all we’ve been waiting The two “A Quiet Place” for.” films, where sign language The wait for “A Quiet Place is a life-saver, are part of a Part II” has been as long as surge of recent films that the pandemic. Last March, This image released by Paramount Pictures shows director John Krasinski, left, and Emily Blunt on authentically and dynami- its release was imminent the set of “A Quiet Place Part II.” cally represent characters just as COVID-19 shut down Associated Press with hearing impairment, U.S. theaters. A premiere including last year’s “Sound was held in New York on which opens in theaters Fri- one, whether we were a Krasinski. “She’s one of the of Metal” and the upcom- March 8, 2020. Buzz was day, is an intensely realized part of it or not. I think that most stunning actors I’ve ing “CODA.” strong. Opening-weekend nightmare that will try, with was what they wanted. But ever worked with. She’s so Simmonds, who during the box office was expected to jolts and jump scares, to John just then came up incredibly talented but also pandemic helped create exceed $50 million. awaken moviegoing from with the most undeniable so emotional intelligent.” transparent face masks to But one delay followed its pandemic slumber. As idea.” Before Krasinski had even aid in lip-reading, believes another as Paramount Pic- the Memorial Day week- Krasinski’s idea: Make Sim- shared his script with Blunt, the movie industry is pro- tures and “A Quiet Place end kickoff to Hollywood’s monds’ character the he contacted Simmonds gressing in the right direc- Part II” awaited the chance delayed summer season, it lead. In “Part II,” the surviv- by Facetime to tell her she tion — and that people to return to the big screen. will pose a much-watched ing Abbotts are forced to would be the sequel’s lead. like herself shouldn’t be While many other films stress test for the industry’s leave their home and, on “She immediately cov- shocked at fronting a sum- were sold off to streaming theatrical future. It’s a high- barefoot tiptoes, search ered her mouth and was mer blockbuster. services (including Para- pressure position that Kra- beyond for any remaining shocked,” says Krasinski. “We need to start asking mount’s own “Coming 2 sinski meets with a mixture humans, and maybe some “She turned to her mom ourselves: Why not me?” America” and “The Trial of of pride and anxiety. sanctuary. The scope and and then this look came says Simmonds. the Chicago 7”), holding “It’s definitely thrilling and scale of “A Quiet Place” back that was as heroic as After “A Quiet Place Part out for theaters was essen- nerve-wracking and all enlarges, while the story re- her character. She looked II,” Krasinski will pass writing tial for Krasinski. His movie is those things at the same mains focused on family. at the camera and said, ‘I’ll and directing a third install- predicated not just on sci- time,” he says. “But that’s “If the first one was a love do it.’” ment to Jeff Nichols (“Mud,” ence-fiction spectacle but what our movie is.” letter to my kids, this one’s Simmonds, the 18-year- “Take Shelter”), who Kra- an immersive and chilling “A Quiet Place,” written a letter to my kids about old who starred in Todd sinski says just turned in his sound design. and directed by Krasinski, what I hope they are going Haynes’ “Wonderstruck, script. More films beyond “For me, it was non-nego- followed the Abbott family forward in their lives, which “ was surprised by the op- that, he grants, are also tiable. We designed this (played by Krasinski, Blunt, is brave and courageous portunity but resolved to do possible. movie to be for theaters, Millicent Simmonds, Noah not only for their own hap- her best in a role that simul- Like most upcoming films, specifically,” Krasinski said Jupe and an infant) in an piness but also to make real taneously drew from her “A Quiet Place Part II” will in a recent interview by upstate New York dystopia change,” says Krasinski. own strength and encour- have a shorter, 45-day run Zoom from his home in where creatures with hy- In the first “A Quiet Place,” aged greater confidence in theaters before stream- Brooklyn during a break persensitive hearing stalk Simmonds’ character, Re- in herself. ing, on Paramount+. from shooting the Amazon the land, ruthlessly hunting gan, figures out a way to “As a person, I’m a little But in the week before re- series “Jack Ryan.” “I said by sound. It was a hit, gross- defeat the creatures by us- bit more shy. I might fade lease, Krasinski is travel- I really wanted to wait for ing $340 million globally on ing her hearing aid to cre- into the background a ing nationwide to surprise theaters and they support- a $17 million budget. Pres- ate feedback intolerable little more than Regan,” moviegoers and rekindle ed it from the very begin- sure for a sequel, naturally, to their ears. Simmonds says through some of the communal ex- ning. Even more so, I give grew. In the second film, she an interpreter by Zoom. citement of going to the them so much credit for “I was like, no, just preserve grows even bolder with her “But playing Regan really movies. “Finally,” he told a going with me on being this it,” Blunt said in an inter- unique power. helped me because Regan crowd in Cleveland, “I’m early.” view last year. “Paramount “I knew that she could car- was very confident in her- all dressed up with some- “A Quiet Place Part II,” said we’re going to make ry the entire franchise,” says self, and that really affect- where to go.”q A15 SPORTS Thursday 27 May 2021

Cuba’s pitcher Yoanni Yera Montalvo, left, throws the ball as his teammates smile watching him during a training session at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Associated Press U.S. grants Cuban baseball players visas days before tourney

HAVANA (AP) — The U.S. government finally issued visas for the players and coaches of the Cuban national baseball team to compete in the Baseball Americas Olympic qualifying tournament starting Monday in Florida. Players and executives with the Cuban team had expressed concern about delays in the visas for the tourney to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, which had led them to apply for them in Mexico, Panama and Guyana. U.S. sanctions had hindered applying for the visas in Havana, but arrangements were made Ireland’s Daniel Martin celebrates after winning the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia cycling race, at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba’s capital. from Canazei to Sega Di Ala, Italy, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. “This afternoon we were notified about the issuance Associated Press of visas,” said a statement released Tuesday by the Cuban Baseball Federation. “The news has been received with pleasure by the members of our team, given that the decision, as we Martin wins Stage 17; Bernal loses 3 have repeated in recent days, is essential for realiz- ing our fight for our dream in Tokyo.” seconds of Giro lead According to Cuba’s baseball federation, the ath- letes would travel in “the next few hours” to Florida. SEGA DI ALA, Italy (AP) — the rest day, I knew it was day but I didn’t lose much The tournament runs from May 31 to June 5 in West Irish cyclist Daniel Martin possible I go in the break- time, just a few seconds Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie, but exhibition match- won the 17th stage of the away.” from Caruso,” Bernal said. es are scheduled before that. Giro d’Italia on Wednesday João Almeida was second, “In the end, it’s another Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, on his Twit- to complete a set of Grand 13 seconds behind Martin day out, now let’s think ter account, thanked “all the institutions and indi- Tour victories, while Egan at the end of the 193-kilo- about tomorrow.” viduals who with good will and active management Bernal had three seconds meter (120-mile) route from Thursday’s 18th stage is helped overcome the multiple obstacles.” shaved off his overall lead Canazei to Sega di Ala that the Giro’s longest leg. The With three gold and two silver medals, Cuba has and saw one of his main also featured two other 231-kilometer (144-mile) dominated Olympic baseball. rivals gain significant time categorized climbs. route from Rovereto to Eight nations — Cuba, the United States, Venezu- after a disappointing day Simon Yates crossed the Stradella is mainly flat but ela, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Nicara- in the high mountains. line in third, 30 seconds be- there are a series of short gua, Colombia and Canada — will be battling for Martin, who rides for Israel hind Martin, to move up climbs through the rolling one spot in the six-team Tokyo Olympic baseball Start-Up Nation, attacked from fifth into third place Pavia winelands to the fin- tournament.q from a breakaway at the overall, 3 minutes, 23 sec- ish. The Giro finishes on Sun- start of a tough climb to the onds behind Bernal. day in Milan with an indi- summit finish and rode solo Bernal, who rides for Ineos vidual time trial. to victory to add to his two Grenadiers, was dropped “I have some advantage stage wins in both the Tour from the group of his main with Yates, so I need to de France and the Spanish rivals shortly before the end … just to arrive with some Vuelta. of the climb and crossed in time to Milan,” Bernal said. “That’s what I came here seventh. “And then if I win the Giro for and I knew that today The 2019 Tour champion with one second or two LIKE US ON was one of my last oppor- saw his lead cut slightly to minutes for me it will be the tunities,” the 34-year-old 2:21 ahead of Damiano same.”q Martin said. “With the extra Caruso. time I lost the day before “Today was not my best Facebook.com/arubatoday/ A16 Thursday 27 May 2021 sports Joe West breaks umpiring record with 5,376th game By JAY COHEN Adrián Beltré was base- AP Baseball Writer ball’s biggest complainer. CHICAGO (AP) — No argu- West said he was joking, ing this: Cowboy Joe is No. and Beltré agreed. 1 on the chart. He was awarded $500,000 Joe West set baseball’s last month in a defamation umpiring record when the suit against former catcher Chicago White Sox beat Paul Lo Duca. In his suit, the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 among other things, West on Tuesday night. West contended Lo Duca made was behind the plate for false allegations that would his 5,376th regular-season hurt his chances of be- game, snapping a tie with ing elected to the Hall of Hall of Famer Bill Klem. Fame. There are currently West, who reached the 10 umpires in the Hall. majors in 1976 and turns 69 West also has his share of on Oct. 31, got his picture fans. La Russa called West taken with his crew before “very consistent.” the game started. He also “It’s richly deserved, posed for photos with man- earned, to hold the re- agers Tony La Russa of the cord,” said the 76-year-old White Sox and Mike Shildt La Russa, a Hall of Famer. “I of the Cardinals. mean you have Joe calling After the lineup cards Home plate umpire Joe West throws a new ball to the mound after the St. Louis Cardinals batted in the game, bases, but es- were exchanged, St. Louis the second inning of a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Cardinals on Tuesday, pecially behind the plate, May 25, 2021, in Chicago. pitcher Adam Wainwright you’re going to get an Associated Press walked out to the plate to outstanding major league shake West’s hand. he said. wants to keep working as West himself has run afoul job.” At the 2017 All-Star West was visited by base- The White Sox recognized an umpire. of Major League Baseball Game, slugger Nelson Cruz ball Commissioner Rob West’s achievement on He also fashions himself as on occasion during his long came to the plate, pulled Manfred, former Commis- the scoreboard, and then a country music singer and career. out his phone and had sioner Peter Ueberroth and showed a video with coun- songwriter, leading to the During a 1990 brawl, West catcher Yadier Molina take White Sox owner Jerry Re- try music star Garth Brooks nicknames “Cowboy Joe” body-slammed pitcher a picture of Cruz and plate insdorf. The ump’s support- and some of West’s former and “Country Joe.” The Dennis Cook to the ground. umpire West. Asked why, ers in the crowd included and current umpiring col- Oak Ridge Boys, members After he was thrown out by Cruz said: “He’s a legend, country music singer Em- leagues offering their con- of the Country Music Hall West during a 2018 game, you know?” mylou Harris and former gratulations. The crowd re- of Fame and friends with White Sox shortstop Tim An- Before he became a big NBA center Mark Eaton, a sponded with mostly boos. West, sung the national derson said: “I don’t have league umpire, West was a conspicuous 7-foot-4 figure The San Diego Chicken anthem before his record- much to say about him. star quarterback at Elon in in the postgame picture mascot was on hand, too, breaking game. Everybody knows he’s ter- the early 1970s. He also was with West surrounded by an presenting West with flow- West began his big league rible.” a catcher when he played eclectic group of connec- ers during the game. career at age 23, doing a Last year, West ejected baseball growing up in tions from his long career. The colorful West is perhaps handful of games in the last Washington Nationals gen- North Carolina. “It was tough to hold back the most famous umpire month of the 1976 season. eral manager Mike Rizzo The Asheville native was in- a tear or two, but Tom in major league history, His first plate job included from an upstairs suite in At- ducted into the Elon Sports Hanks said there is no cry- known for his memorable Hall of Fame knuckleballer lanta for yelling and com- Hall of Fame in 1986 and ing in baseball, so you run-ins with several play- Phil Niekro throwing to plaining. the North Carolina Sports can’t do it,” West said, re- ers and managers over the young Braves catcher Dale West was suspended for Hall of Fame in 2018. ferring to Hanks’ iconic line years, to go along with at Murphy. three days without pay in Several years ago, West in the movie “A League of least one executive. West He has worked the World 2017 after he said in an in- had larynx cancer, under- Their Own.” said he will decide at the Series six times. He has 193 terview that former Texas went radiation and contin- “It was a very nice thing,” end of the season if he career ejections — and Rangers third baseman ued his career.q Knicks’ Julius Randle wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award

By BRIAN MAHONEY “For me, it’s always about the award to Randle while AP Basketball Writer continuing to improve,” his team was on the prac- NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle said. He did that tice floor after he became Randle is in his seventh sea- across the board this sea- the first Knicks player to win son, later than the usual son and was rewarded the Most Improved Player Most Improved Player win- Tuesday with a runaway in award. He wants to be the ner. He is aware of the no- the voting for the award second, too. tion that by then, players after leading the New York Randle said his goal is to win have already shown what Knicks to the playoffs. the award again next sea- they are in the NBA and Randle received 98 first- son. He doesn’t know if he they’re not going to get place votes from a panel could actually get it again, New York Knicks’ Julius Randle looks to pass during the first half any better. of 100 sportswriters and but he plans to make an- of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. He also knows he’s not that broadcasters. other improvement regard- Associated Press type of player. His son, Kyden, delivered less of the recognition. q