Papillon Restaurant Wednesday May 26, 2021 T: 582-7800 www.arubatoday.com facebook.com/arubatoday instagram.com/arubatoday Page 9 Aruba’s ONLY English newspaper Citizenship agency eyes improved service without plan to pay By ELLIOT SPAGAT and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Less than a year after being on the verge of furloughing CITIZEN about 70% of employees to plug a funding short- fall, the U.S. agency that grants citizenship wants to improve service without a STRAIN detailed plan to pay for it, including waivers for those who can’t afford fees, ac- cording to a proposal ob- tained by The Associated Press. The Homeland Security Department sent its 14- page plan to enhance procedures for becoming a naturalized citizen to the White House for approval on April 21.

Continued on Page 2 This June 5, 2015, file photo, shows a view of the Homeland Security Department headquarters in Washington. Associated Press A2 Wednesday 26 May 2021 UP FRONT Citizenship agency eyes improved service without plan to pay

Judiciary Committee, was among those with ques- tions. Jaddou, who served as the agency’s chief coun- sel under President Barack Obama, said in October that the agency needed a financial audit. She ques- tioned some Trump admin- istration changes, includ- ing justification for a major expansion of an anti-fraud unit, since abandoned by Biden. “It really is a bunch of bu- reaucratic red tape,” she said when discussing agen- cy financial woes. Fees were set to increase by an average of 20% last In this Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, people raise their hands as they take the oath of allegiance on their way to becoming October but a federal new United States citizens before a baseball game in San Diego. judge blocked them. The Associated Press wait to process a citizen- ship application grew to Continued from Front registration and former the proposal, U.S. Citizen- agency workers, said video more than a year by the President Donald Trump’s ship and Immigration Ser- would benefit employees end of Trump’s presidency It involves U.S. Citizenship repeated unsubstantiated vices said it’s reviewing pol- who’ve been working from from less than eight months and Immigration Services, claims that millions of peo- icies and practices. home, but administering four years earlier. which is part of Homeland ple voted illegally in 2016. “Under the Biden Admin- the oath, a once-in-a-life- “By having your own bud- Security and operates en- Last year, Illinois’ automatic istration, the agency has time experience, should be get, you can be very nim- tirely on fees. voter registration program made considerable strides left to judges. ble,” he said. “Losing your The plan describes chang- mistakenly registered hun- in reallocating our resourc- Questions about how the budget leaves you at the es that reflect “a realistic dreds of people who said es and priorities to fulfill this agency would fund the whim of Congress and all of assessment of our aspira- they weren’t U.S. citizens. mission and address chal- changes made her uneasy, a sudden immigration gets tions and limitations,” in- At least one voted. lenges like the ones caused saying employee morale politicized.” cluding more video instead The agency will improve by the COVID-19 pandem- remains low since last sum- One potential avenue of in-person applicant inter- the citizenship process to ic,” spokesman Joe Sowers mer’s near financial catas- for boosting revenue is views, authorizing employ- “encourage full participa- said in a statement Tues- trophe. expanding the use of so- ees to administer citizenship tion in our civic life and de- day. “Ultimately, USCIS is That’s when the agency called “premium process- oaths versus relying on fed- mocracy” and to deliver committed to administer- threatened more than ing.” For a hefty fee, it al- eral judges, and promoting services effectively and ef- ing our nation’s legal im- 13,000 furloughs to tackle lows limited applicants a online filing to reduce pro- ficiently, according to the migration system in a way a projected $1.26 billion 15-day turnaround on some cessing times. document. that empowers immigrants shortfall. But a few tense paperwork. Under emer- Homeland Security says It doesn’t provide cost es- to pursue citizenship and months later, it said it didn’t gency legislation in Oc- it can be done without timates for the proposed the privileges that accom- need the money after all tober, the agency raised the approval of Congress, changes, though there are pany it.” and would end the year it from $1,440 to $2,500 where consensus on immi- options on the table and Immigration attorneys with a surplus. Agency and allowed revenues to gration has proven elusive. some measures appear called the proposed leaders said application be used for operating ex- Taken together, the chang- designed to save money changes a welcomed shift fees rebounded more than penses. USCIS appears on es mark a complete break and achieve efficiencies. after the Trump administra- expected as offices re- board, allowing the expe- from the Trump administra- It also acknowledges suc- tion. opened from coronavirus dited option in February to tion, when the agency fo- cess depends on long-term Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, direc- shutdowns and contracts some Australian nationals. cused on combatting fraud financial stability, which in- tor of government relations were reviewed for cost sav- Broadening it to more eli- and adjusted to shrinking cludes asking Congress for for the American Immigra- ings. gible forms could generate immigration benefits. money. tion Attorneys Association, The anticipated shortfall up to $626 million annually, The plan also seeks to give Under the plan, the agen- said expanding video in- first surfaced in November according to an analy- potential U.S. citizens the cy would continue subsidiz- terviews would be more ef- 2019, when the agency sis co-authored by Doug benefit of the doubt. For in- ing the costs of becoming ficient and convenient for proposed major fee in- Rand, a former Obama stance, it specifies that an a citizen to make sure the people far from immigra- creases — well before CO- administration official who immigrant who mistakenly process is available to as tion offices, some of which VID-19 threatened financ- founded an organization registers to vote in U.S. elec- many people as possible. continue to operate at re- es. that helps people with im- tions before becoming a The administration “recog- duced capacity because The budget whiplash raised migration. citizen won’t be punished. nizes that the cost of fees of the pandemic. doubts about how the “When USCIS is plagued Doing so now can lead can be a barrier” so “other “They have a huge back- agency’s finances deterio- with problems and not to deportation or criminal fee-paying applicants and log they need to work out rated so rapidly then sud- delivering the services it is charges, likely ending a petitioners will continue to of,” she said. “Having those denly recovered. Ur Jad- supposed to in a reason- person’s chance for citizen- subsidize this policy deci- creative solutions, will help dou, who was nominated able time, that’s not just ship. sion to ensure full cost re- them dig out of that back- by President Joe Biden in bad news for immigrants, it The issue has been in the covery,” the document log.” April to lead the agency is bad news for U.S. citizens spotlight amid a recent reads. Danielle Spooner, head and has a Wednesday navigating the system,” surge in automatic voter Asked about the status of of the union representing hearing before the Senate Rand said. q A3 U.S. NEWS Wednesday 26 May 2021 It’s not just Arizona: Push to review 2020 ballots spreads

By KATE BRUMBACK and ment to overturn the 2020 NICHOLAS RICCARDI election, may be one of Associated Press the people he consults for ATLANTA (AP) — Six months the ballot examination. after Donald Trump’s loss, Pulitzer had pushed unsuc- conspiracy theorists and cessfully for a statewide backers of former President audit of Georgia’s elec- Donald Trump are continu- tion results, even after two ing their push for repeated recounts by the Repub- examinations of ballots and lican secretary of state finding limited successes. confirmed that Biden won A Georgia judge last week the state. That finding in- awarded a group the furiated Trump, who has chance to review mail slammed both Secretary of ballots in a large Georgia State Brad Raffensperger county that includes Atlan- and the state’s Republican ta. Officials in a rural Michi- governor, Brian Kemp. gan county on Tuesday Former state Rep. Vernon debated a review of their Jones, a Trump backer voting machines. A similar who is challenging Kemp debate has caused sharp in the GOP primary, held a divisions in a New Hamp- news conference outside shire town. In some cases, the state Capitol last week the efforts have been in- In this May 6, 2021 file photo, Maricopa County ballots cast in the 2020 general election are to hammer the governor spired by an audit of the examined and recounted by contractors working for Florida-based company, Cyber Ninjas at for not commissioning a Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. votes in Arizona’s Marico- Associated Press statewide audit. “There’s a pa County, an elaborate dead cat on the end of this exercise engineered by the immigration, normally the tion. Georgia’s Fulton County, line, and we just want to GOP-led state Senate. top hot-button issue on the But Logan’s and Cotton’s where a judge on Friday find out what it is, that’s all,” The efforts are unlikely right in the border state. claims were used by a ruled that plaintiffs could Jones said. “People have a to yield any new revela- In a statement Monday Michigan attorney to bol- inspect 147,000 mail ballots right to know. What are you tions about President Joe night, Trump criticized Re- ster the case for a “forensic as part of their lawsuit alleg- hiding?” Biden’s victory in the 2020 publican Party leaders audit” of voting machines ing fraud in the most popu- That’s the sort of senti- election. The votes have for not doing more about in rural Cheboygan Coun- lous county in the state. ment that alarms Tammy been counted — and often “what went on” in Novem- ty, in northern Michigan, The lawsuit was spearhead- Patrick, who used to over- recounted — and certified ber. He cited the ballot re- earlier this month. ed by Garland Favorito, a see post-election audits in by local officials. Still, the views underway and prom- “If you don’t have your longtime skeptic of Geor- Maricopa County. Those lingering debate and legal ised “more to follow.” vote counted as it was in- gia’s voting systems who examinations are essen- wrangling have propelled The Arizona audit has been tended to count, we don’t has embraced conspiracy tial, she argued, but must suspicions and advanced cited as a template for have a free country,” attor- theories about 9/11, Clin- be conducted by election debunked theories. And the others, though each ney Stefanie Lambert, who ton-era scandals and Su- experts, not ideologically their sometimes mislead- is distinct. In Arizona, the had filed an appeal of the preme Court justices. Fa- interested novices, and ing conclusions have been Republican-controlled dismissal of a separate, un- vorito says he voted for Don should be completed soon amplified by Trump, whose state Senate subpoenaed successful lawsuit challeng- Blankenship, the U.S. Con- after voting. false allegations of election more than 2 million bal- ing Trump’s loss in Michi- stitution Party candidate “In a healthy democra- fraud sparked the push. lots and voting machines gan, told the Cheboygan for president, last year. cy, you have an auditing The profusion of audits from Arizona’s most popu- County elections commit- “Our ultimate objective is process, you have legal alarms election experts, lous county, which includes tee. She offered to provide the truth. What is the truth recourse, and when that who note that the Arizona Phoenix, and gave control auditors free of charge. of this election?” Favorito period is over, all the candi- audit has set a troubling of the review to a small On Tuesday, the county’s said in an interview. “Don’t dates who have won take new precedent of third- cybersecurity firm whose Board of Commissioners tell us what the results are over and you move on,” party, partisan review of founder, Doug Logan, had heard impassioned argu- and then hide it from us said Patrick, an adviser at the ballots, long after elec- tweeted pro-Trump elec- ments for and against the and pretend we have to The Democracy Fund, add- tions are over. tion conspiracies. audit from an overflow accept whatever you tell ing that the people calling “This is bad enough to see it Logan has ties to the Michi- crowd and did not take us.” for audits clearly want only happen once,” Eddie Per- gan effort as well. In April, action. “Everyone needs to Fulton County Chair Robb one result. ez, an expert on voting sys- Logan and another cyber- understand that we hear Pitts said in a statement: “It “They are not going to be tems at the OSET Institute, security expert involved in you, but we are proceed- is outrageous that Fulton satisfied,” Patrick said. “This said of Arizona, but seeing the Arizona audit, Ben Cot- ing very, very cautiously,” County continues to be a is just going to play out in it elsewhere in the country ton, filed separate expert Commissioner Ron Williams target of those who cannot perpetuity.”q is “dangerous for democ- witness reports alleging said. accept the results from last racy.’” security problems in vot- Arizona has also inspired year’s election. The votes The audits are serving a ing machines in a lawsuit calls by pro-Trump groups have been counted multi- clear political purpose in fir- filed in rural Antrim County, to push for their own pick to ple times, including a hand ing up the Republican Par- Michigan, that sought to take over a post-election recount, and no evidence ty’s base. At a rally outside compel a statewide elec- audit of a statehouse race of fraud has been found.” Phoenix last week featuring tion audit there. That case in Windham, New Hamp- Both sides are scheduled to GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and was dismissed by a judge shire — home of former meet Friday to discuss how Marjorie Taylor Greene, last week — one of more Trump campaign manager to review the mail ballots. references to the Arizona than 60 court losses for pro- Corey Lewandowski. Favorito said Jovan Pulitzer, audit drew much more en- Trump groups in lawsuits But the biggest new en- an inventor and key figure thusiastic applause than challenging the 2020 elec- try into the audit field is in in the pro-Trump move- facebook.com/arubatoday/ A4 Wednesday 26 May 2021 U.S. NEWS GOP leaders condemn Greene over Holocaust comments

By BRIAN SLODYSKO 3 House GOP leader, said Associated Press “equating mask wearing WASHINGTON (AP) — Re- and vaccines to the Holo- publican leaders forcefully caust” minimized “the most condemned GOP Rep. significant human atrocities Marjorie Taylor Greene on ever committed.” Tuesday, calling her com- The furor is just the latest ments comparing COV- provocative chapter in the ID-19 safety measures like activist-turned-lawmaker’s mask-wearing to the treat- brief tenure in the House. ment of Jews in Nazi Ger- Earlier this month, Greene many “appalling.” followed Rep. Alexan- “Marjorie is wrong, and dria Ocasio-Cortez off the her intentional decision to House floor, shouting that compare the horrors of the the Democrat supported Holocaust with wearing “terrorists” and doesn’t masks is appalling,” House “care about the Ameri- Republican Leader Kevin can people.” She also ap- McCarthy, R-Calif., said in a peared in Facebook Live statement, which stopped video filmed outside Oca- short of calling for Greene sio-Cortez’s office, taunt- to face disciplinary mea- ing the congresswoman sures. “The fact that this Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, through the mail slot of a needs to be stated today is with Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., back left, and former OMB Director and President of Citizens for locked door to “get rid of Renewing America Russ Vought, as they express their opposition to “critical race theory,” during deeply troubling.” your diaper and come out a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Greene, a conservative Associated Press and be able to talk to the firebrand from Georgia American citizens.” and ally of former President coriated safety protocols podcast. “This is exactly the Pelosi, who previously sug- Before her election, Greene Donald Trump, has thrived adopted by House Demo- type of abuse that Nancy gested that Greene could supported Facebook posts on stirring controversy, crats, including a require- Pelosi is talking about.” face an ethics inquiry, that advocated violence pushing conspiracy theo- ment that masks be worn After her remarks sparked a called her comments “so against Democrats and the ries and forcefully confront- on the House floor. She also firestorm of online criticism, beyond reprehensible” FBI. In one 2018 post, she ing her colleagues since called House Speaker Nan- Greene leaned in to the that they should have speculated that “lasers or taking her seat in the House cy Pelosi “mentally ill” and comparison further. “no place in our country.” blue beams of light” con- in January. But, until now, suggested that the rules On Tuesday, she tweeted Democratic Illinois Rep. trolled by a left-wing cabal Republican leaders have were comparable to the out a news story about a Brad Schneider proposed tied to a powerful Jewish proven hesitant to criticize treatment of Jews during grocery store chain that censuring Greene. family could have been re- her and refused to join with the Holocaust. plans to allow vaccinated Senate Minority Leader sponsible for sparking Cali- Democrats earlier this year “You know, we can look employees to go maskless. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fornia wildfires. when they voted to strip her back in a time and history Those who do would have called Greene’s comments And in February 2019, of committee assignments. where people were told to a logo on their nametags one of her “frequent out- Greene appeared in an on- Their rebuke Tuesday came wear a gold star. And they indicating they had been bursts that are absolutely line video filmed at the U.S. after Greene made an ap- were definitely treated like vaccinated. outrageous and reprehen- Capitol, arguing that two pearance on a conserva- second-class citizens, so “Vaccinated employees sible.” Still, he said any dis- Muslim lawmakers weren’t tive podcast, “The Water much so that they were get a vaccination logo just ciplinary action against her “really official” members Cooler with David Brody,” put in trains and taken to like the Nazi’s forced Jew- would have to come from of Congress because they released last Thursday. In gas chambers in Nazi Ger- ish people to wear a gold the House. didn’t take the oath of of- her interview, Greene ex- many,” Greene said on the star,” Greene tweeted. Rep. Elise Stefanik, the No. fice on the Bible.q Texas set to allow unlicensed handgun carry despite outcry

of its last major gun restric- including those at an El of unregulated carry of a tions after lawmakers ap- Paso Walmart, a church in handgun, and by far be proved allowing people Sutherland Springs, and a the most populous. to carry handguns without high school outside Hous- The National Rifle Asso- a license, and the back- ton. ciation was among those ground check and training Texas already has some of supporting the measure, that go with it. the loosest gun laws in the and a spokesman called it The Republican-dominated country and has more than the “most significant” gun- Legislature approved the 1.6 million handgun license rights measure in the state’s measure Monday, send- holders. history. ing it to Gov. Greg Abbott, Supporters of the bill say Texas already allows rifles who has said he will sign it it would allow Texans to to be carried in public with- despite the objections of better defend themselves out a license. The measure law enforcement groups in public while abolish- sent to Abbott would allow In this Jan. 26, 2015 file photo, a supporter of open carry gun who say it would endanger ing unnecessary impedi- anyone age 21 or older to laws, wears a pistol as he prepares for a rally in support of open the public and police. ments to the constitutional carry a handgun as long carry gun laws at the Capitol, in Austin, Texas. Gun control groups also right to bear arms. Once as they don’t have felo- Associated Press oppose the measure, not- signed into law, Texas will ny criminal convictions or By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas ing the state’s recent his- join nearly two dozen other some other legal prohibi- Associated Press is poised to remove one tory of mass shootings, states that allow some form tion in their background. q A5 WORLD NEWS Wednesday 26 May 2021 U.S. to reopen Jerusalem consulate, upgrading Palestinian ties

By JOSEPH KRAUSS over $360 million after the a return to violence, we since tensions are still high halting rocket attacks or Associated Press Trump administration had have to use the space cre- in Jerusalem and the fate dealing a heavier blow to JERUSALEM (AP) — Secre- cut off nearly all assistance ated to address a larger of the Palestinian families is Hamas. tary of State Antony Blinken to them. set of underlying issues and not yet resolved. Netanyahu hardly men- announced Tuesday that tioned the Palestinians in the U.S. would reopen its his remarks after his meet- Consulate General in Jeru- ing with Blinken, warning of salem — a move that re- a “very powerful” response stores ties with Palestinians if Hamas breaks the cease- that had been downgrad- fire. ed by the Trump adminis- Netanyahu spoke of “build- tration. ing economic growth” in The consulate long served the occupied West Bank, as an autonomous office but said there will be no in charge of diplomatic peace until the Palestinians relations with the Palestin- recognize Israel as a “Jew- ians. But former U.S. Presi- ish state.” The Palestinians dent Donald Trump down- have long objected to that graded its operations and language, saying it under- placed them under the au- mines the rights of Israel’s thority of his ambassador to own Palestinian minority. Israel when he moved the Blinken will also visit neigh- embassy to Jerusalem. boring Egypt and Jordan, Trump’s move infuriated which have acted as me- the Palestinians, who view diators in the conflict. Egypt east Jerusalem as occu- succeeded in brokering the pied territory and the capi- Gaza truce after the Biden tal of their future state. administration pressed Is- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken hold Blinken did not give a pre- rael to wind down its offen- a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, days after an Egypt-brokered cise date for reopening the truce halted fighting between the Jewish state and the Gaza Strip’s rulers Hamas. sive. consulate. Associated Press The administration had Blinken announced the been roundly criticized for step after a meeting with its perceived hands-off ini- Palestinian President Mah- Blinken has promised that challenges. And that be- The evictions were put on tial response to the deadly moud Abbas in Ramallah, any assistance will be kept gins with tackling the grave hold just before the Gaza violence, including from in the occupied West Bank. out of the hands of Hamas, humanitarian situation in fighting erupted, but the Democratic allies in Con- “As I told the president, which does not recognize Gaza and starting to re- legal process is set to re- gress who demanded it I’m here to underscore the Israel’s right to exist and build,” he said. sume in the coming weeks. take a tougher line on Is- commitment of the United which Israel and the U.S. The top U.S. diplomat faces Police briefly clashed with rael. Biden repeatedly af- States to rebuilding the consider a terrorist organi- the same obstacles that protesters at Al-Aqsa on Fri- firmed what he said was relationship with the Pal- zation. have stifled a wider peace day, hours after the cease- Israel’s right to defend itself estinian Authority and the The U.S. is trying to bolster process for more than a fire came into effect. from rocket attacks from Palestinian people, a re- Abbas, who was sidelined decade, including a hawk- Adding to the tensions, an Gaza. lationship built on mutual by recent events, in his rival- ish Israeli leadership, Pales- Israeli soldier and a civilian The administration has de- respect and also a shared ry with Hamas and on the tinian divisions and deeply were stabbed and wound- fended its response by say- conviction that Palestinians international stage. Abbas rooted tensions surround- ed in east Jerusalem on ing it engaged in intense, and Israelis alike deserve heads the internationally ing Jerusalem and its holy Monday before police shot but quiet, high-level diplo- equal measures of security, backed Palestinian Author- sites. The Biden administra- and killed the assailant in macy to support a cease- freedom opportunity and ity, which administers parts tion had initially hoped to what they described as a fire. dignity,” he said. of the occupied West Bank avoid being drawn into the terrorist attack. Blinken has said the time is Blinken is in the region to but whose forces were driv- intractable conflict and fo- Then, early Tuesday, a Pal- not right for an immediate help shore up the cease- en from Gaza when Hamas cus on other foreign policy estinian man was shot and resumption in Israeli-Pal- fire last week that ended seized power there in 2007. priorities before the vio- killed by undercover Israeli estinian negotiations, but a devastating war 11-day Abbas is seen by many lence broke out. forces near the West Bank that steps could be taken war between Israel and Palestinians as having lost The war was triggered by city of Ramallah, accord- to repair the damage from Gaza’s militant Hamas rul- all legitimacy. But he is still weeks of clashes in Jerusa- ing to the Wafa news agen- Israeli airstrikes, which de- ers that killed more than 250 seen internationally as the lem between Israeli police cy. Pictures circulating on- stroyed hundreds of homes people, mostly Palestinians, representative of the Pal- and Palestinian protesters line appeared to show the and damaged infrastruc- and caused widespread estinian people and a key in and around the Al-Aqsa man bloodied and lying in ture in Gaza. destruction in the impover- partner in the long-defunct Mosque compound, a site the street. The Israeli army The narrow coastal territory, ished coastal territory. peace process. revered by Jews and Mus- referred questions to the home to more than 2 mil- He promised to “rally inter- The truce that ended the lims that has seen several Border Police, which did lion Palestinians, has been national support” to help Gaza war on Friday has so outbreaks of Israeli-Palestin- not respond to requests for under a crippling Israeli- Gaza in the wake of the far held, but it did not ad- ian violence over the years. comment. Egyptian blockade since war. He later announced dress any of the underlying The protests were directed Netanyahu, meanwhile, is Hamas seized power. Israel nearly $40 million in aid to issues in the Israeli-Pales- at Israel’s policing of the fighting for his political life says the blockade is need- the Palestinians, including tinian conflict, something area during the Muslim holy after a fourth inconclusive ed to keep Hamas from im- $5.5 million in emergency Blinken acknowledged af- month of Ramadan and election in two years. He porting arms, while the Pal- assistance for Gaza. That ter meeting earlier in the the threatened eviction of faces mounting criticism estinians and human rights brings total U.S. assistance day with Israeli Prime Minis- dozens of Palestinian fami- from Israelis who say he groups view it as a form of to the Palestinians under ter Benjamin Netanyahu. lies by Jewish settlers. ended the offensive pre- collective punishment.q the Biden administration to “We know that to prevent The truce remains tenuous maturely, without forcibly A6 Wednesday 26 May 2021 WORLD NEWS Mali’s coup leader wrests back control of the government

By BABA AHMED and KRIS- left out two men who were TA LARSON prominent junta members: Associated Press Interior Security Minister BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Ma- Modibo Kone and Defense li’s former coup leader As- Minister Sadio Camara. simi Goita took control of About an hour after the the West African country new Cabinet was named, again Tuesday after firing the military rounded up the the president and prime president and prime minis- minister of the transitional ter. government following their Goita, who led the junta announcement of a cabi- calling itself the National net reshuffle without his Committee for the Salva- permission. tion of the People, has While Goita pledged to go served as Mali’s vice presi- ahead with holding new dent in the transitional gov- elections in 2022 as previ- ernment formed last Sep- ously promised, his display tember. He has held that of force casts doubt on position despite initial calls whether the vote will go from the international com- ahead without significant munity for an entirely civil- interference by the junta ian-led transition. that overthrew the last Malian police gather outside the Bourse du Travail where striking workers gathered to protest the In announcing the remov- democratically elected arrest of President Bah N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane by military personnel in Bamako, al of the civilian president president last August. Mali, Tuesday May 25, 2021. and prime minister of the The move also raised con- Associated Press transitional government, cerns that the new political and Prime Minister Moc- could undermine global calated. The regional body the military also said that it unrest could further de- tar Ouane were arrested support for the country. previously threatened the would be relieving others stabilize efforts to control by soldiers and brought to That joint statement made junta with sanctions if it did from their duties including Mali’s long-running Islamic the military headquarters in by the African Union, Unit- not install a civilian presi- “everyone implicated in insurgency. The United Na- Kati, about 15 kilometers (9 ed Nations, the E.U., France dent and prime minister, the situation.” tions now spends some miles) outside the capital. and the U.S. among others and shorten the transitional Still, the military insisted: $1.2 billion annually on a Both men remained in de- called for the immediate period to 18 months. “The transition is following peacekeeping mission in tention Tuesday and there release of the president The EU went a step further, its normal course and elec- Mali and France’s military was no immediate word and prime minister. warning Mali’s military Tues- tions will be held as antici- has spent eight years trying about their conditions. The West African regional day that it was “ready to pated in 2022.” Following to stabilize its former colony Their arrests prompted an bloc known as ECOWAS, consider targeted mea- international pressure last amid the ongoing threat. outcry by the international which also endorsed the sures against political and year the junta had prom- The military’s announce- community, which put out statement, said on Tuesday military leaders who ob- ised to organize that vote ment on the state broad- a strongly worded state- afternoon that it was send- struct the Malian transition.” by next February, 18 months caster Tuesday came a day ment warning Mali’s military ing a delegation to Bama- The new government an- after the coup d’etat shook after President Bah N’Daw leaders that their actions ko as the political crisis es- nounced on Monday had the country. q Russian bill would bar Navalny allies from seeking office By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV prosecutors have moved denounced the proceed- quarters,” as his team accusations that Russian Associated Press to designate Navalny’s ings as a move to stifle criti- called them, have been in- officials reject. In Febru- MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Foundation for Fighting cal voices before Septem- strumental in implementing ary, Navalny received a 2 lawmakers on Tuesday Corruption and his regional ber’s parliamentary elec- the Smart Voting strategy 1/2-year prison sentence gave preliminary approval offices as extremist groups. tion. a project designed to pro- for violating the terms of a to a bill that bars members Navalny and his allies have Navalny’s regional “head- mote candidates who are suspended sentence from of groups designated as most likely to defeat those a 2014 embezzlement con- extremist from running for from the Kremlin’s domi- viction that Navalny has public office, a measure nant United Russia party in rejected as politically mo- intended to prevent allies various elections. tivated. of opposition leader Alexei The new bill that received In remarks posted Tuesday Navalny from seeking par- the tentative approval on his Instagram account, liament seats. Tuesday is widely seen as Navalny said Russian inves- The Kremlin-controlled low- part of Kremlin efforts to tigators had told him about er house, the State Duma, keep any Navalny associ- three new criminal probes quickly endorsed the bill ates and allies from Sep- against him. He ridiculed in a crucial second read- tember’s ballot. the accusations, which he ing. After three readings, Navalny, who is Putin’s said lacked any basis. it would need to be ap- most adamant critic, was “My powerful criminal proved by the upper house arrested in January upon syndicate is growing,” he and signed by President returning from Germa- said in acerbic comments, Vladimir Putin to become ny, where he spent five noting that 21 investiga- law. In this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 file photo, Russian opposition months recovering from a tors have been assigned Lawmakers are consider- leader Alexei Navalny looks at photographers standing in the nerve agent poisoning that to investigate his alleged ing the bill while Moscow Babuskinsky District Court in Moscow, Russia. he blames on the Kremlin wrongdoing.q Associated Press A7 WORLD NEWS Wednesday 26 May 2021 Threats mount up against top European beauty spot in Hungary

By JUSTIN SPIKE whole ecosystem,” Angela Associated Press Badzso, co-chair of citizens’ SZIGLIGET, Hungary (AP) — action group Unity for the Fishermen in small, wood- Balaton, told the AP. en boats drift among the The reeds serve to maintain reeds and placid waters of a healthy balance in the Lake Balaton, the largest water and ensure a vibrant lake in Central Europe and habitat. one of Hungary’s natural “As the reeds are disap- treasures. Like many of the pearing, they are less able villages dotted along the to filter Lake Balaton’s wa- shoreline of what is popu- ter. This is one of the reasons larly known as the “Hungar- why algae growth is higher ian sea,” the quaint village and fish die,” Badzso says. of Szigliget has against the Zoltan Kun, a conserva- odds maintained and nur- tionist and environmen- tured its traditional charac- tal protection expert, said ter for centuries. that while Balaton’s water Its towering fortress, white- quality has significantly im- washed peasant homes proved since the 1990s, and small vineyards on gen- the decreased reed cover- tle slopes have remained age threatens to throw the virtually unchanged de- complex ecosystem into spite two world wars, 45 imbalance.“The unfortu- Lake Balaton in Csopak, Hungary on May 18, 2021. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central years of Communism, and Europe and one of Hungary’s most cherished natural treasures. nate truth in Hungary ... is Hungary’s transition to a that we measure the suc- market economy. struction makes him fear silty bottom and shallow ($1.27 billion) of Hungarian cess of development in the New and formidable his village’s idyllic atmo- waters the average depth and European Union funds square meters of concrete, threats are looming, how- sphere could soon make it is only about 10 feet (3 me- for railroad improvements, rather than the number of ever. Real estate specu- the next target. “We don’t ters) the lake is home to a roads, marinas and the ren- certain birds or square me- lation, clearance of the need huge buildings here, delicate ecology that pro- ovation and construction ters of reeds around the countryside to improve ac- or for the whole shoreline vides a seasonal destina- of hotels and guesthouses. lake,” Kun said. cess for tourists and climate to be built upon. We have tion for a variety of migra- According to the Hungar- After Hungary’s Prime Minis- change are combining to a beach and a marina, we tory birds. ian Tourism Agency, 232 ter Viktor Orban and his rul- cast a shadow over this don’t need anything else,” But Hungary’s government such projects have been ing Fidesz party took power whole area. Balassa told The Associated views the lake as a poten- undertaken in 56 settle- in 2010, the government Many of the lake’s settle- Press beside a reed bed on tial goldmine for domestic ments in recent years. dissolved the country’s ments have already fallen the lakeshore. and international tourism. “There is huge destruction environmental protection prey to speculative proper- The lake is nearly 50 miles In 2016, it designated the of the environment. Trees ministry. Kun says that signif- ty development. The mayor (80 kilometers) long and region as a priority tourism are being cut and good icantly reduced the state’s of Szigliget, Daniel Balassa, has 120 miles (200 kilome- development area, and quality reeds are disap- ability to look after its natu- says a recent surge of con- ters) of shoreline. With its earmarked 365 billion forints pearing, threatening the ral resources. q

Crew evacuated after explosion on container ship off Colombo

By BHARATHA MALLA- Singapore-flagged ship. High winds intensified the WARACHI The ship was carrying 1,486 blaze, Silva said. Associated Press containers, including 25 Five tugboats were en- COLOMBO, Sri Lanka tons of nitric acid and other gaged in firefighting ef- (AP) — An explosion oc- chemicals which it loaded forts and a navy ship was curred Tuesday on a ship at the port of Hazira, India, anchored nearby to help anchored near Sri Lanka’s on May 15, it said. them, Silva said. capital on which a fire The vessel’s 25-member X-Press Feeders, which had been burning for sev- crew includes Philippine, owns and operates the In this photo provided by Sri Lanka Air Force, smoke rises from eral days, prompting the Chinese, Indian and Rus- ship, confirmed the crew the container vessel MV X-Press Pearl engulfed in flames off Colombo port, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. crew’s evacuation, officials sian nationals. was safe and said it would Associated Press said. Navy spokesman Capt. work closely with Sri Lankan The container vessel MV X- Indika de Silva said crew authorities and emergency Press Pearl was anchored members and salvage and services to extinguish the about 9.5 nautical miles firefighting experts evacu- blaze and save the vessel SOLD BY OWNER (18 kilometers) northwest ated the ship after the ex- and its cargo. of Colombo and waiting to plosion. Several containers “Specialized firefighting Small Car Rental! Price Awg. 248.000 enter its port when the fire also tumbled into the sea, equipment which arrived erupted four days ago, the he said. from Europe last night will 35 licence plates Sri Lankan navy said. Aerial photos released by join the salvaging opera- 25 for cars and/or UTV's It said it believes the fire Sri Lanka’s air force showed tions,” it said in a statement 10 for any kind of motorcycle was caused by chemicals the vessel engulfed in on its website.q being transported on the flames and thick smoke. For more information please contact 737.8484 After 4pm! A8 Wednesday 26 May 2021 local

Covid-19: the status on Aruba ORANJESTAD —Rules and protocols are being reviewed and evaluated (excluding children under the age of 12) Tables must be at least 1.5 on a daily basis and adapted as per current situation by a crisis team, meters apart. in order to protect each and every one visiting and residing our island. • During live performance 5 musicians are allowed to perform on stage. • No musical events that are intended to attract customers. Current numbers • Background music is allowed/No dancing. There are currently 69 active Covid cases on the island. 57 residents and • Hotels and lodgings are exempted from the closing time, BUT only to 12 non-residents. There are 14 persons hospitalized of which 4 of them are serve their registered guests. in the Intensive care unit. 107 persons lost their battle against the Covid • There is no more public gathering ban but people must still wear virus of which 1 of them is a non-resident. A total of 162.128 persons have masks and social distance when required. been tested of which 11.441 were tested at the airport. 62% of the total • Alcohol is no longer restricted on public beaches, but alcohol at population have been vaccinated. Aiming for 85% of the total popula- parking lots and roads are not allowed. tion by end of June 2021. • There will be no more ban on public beaches after 7.30pm, however ban on parking lots are still in effect after 7.30pm. Measurement by the Government of Aruba • Masks are still mandatory and must be worn at all times indoors and Valid as of Tuesday May 25th, 2021 until further notice. when using public transportation. • There will be no more curfew. • Closing time for businesses is 11pm. More information on travel and health requirements can be found on • Casino’s are allowed to stay open till 1am www.aruba.com.q • Max eight (8) per table indoors & max ten (10) per table outdoors Aruba to me is…. ORANJESTAD — You are cation picture while enjoy- Aruba to me is ……. Send back and we would like to ing our Happy Island. your picture with that text portrait you! By inviting you (including your name and to send us your favorite va- Complete the sentence: where you are from) to:

[email protected] our free newspaper, we and we will publish your strive to make you a happy vacation memory. Isn’t reader every day again.q that a special way to keep your best moments alive? For today we received Please do note: By submit- a wonderful picture ting photos, text or any oth- from Terry Christopher er materials, you give per- directly from Lansd- mission to The Aruba Today owne Pennsylvania say- Newspaper, Caribbean ing: Speed Printers and any of its affiliated companies to “Aruba to me is unadul- use said materials, as well terated joy...effortless as names, likeness, etc. for oneness with nature, promotional purposes with- the sea and the human out compensation. spirit. Aruba to me is a Last but not least: check place that most accu- out our website, Instagram rately depicts rewards and Facebook page! for a life of hard work.” Thank you for supporting A9 LOCAL Wednesday 26 May 2021

Papillon restaurant: The butterfly effect of magnificent food

PALM BEACH — Do you remember the film “Papillon” starring Steve McQueen? Papil- lon restaurant is the island’s example where `life imitates art.’ The décor, especially the restrooms, was inspired by the movie. For more than a decade this restaurant has built a reputation with the fusion of classic French cuisine, Dutch and Caribbean fla- vors. Welcome in the world of wonders where ambiance, taste and service come to- gether and you feel you are being welcomed in the home of the owner and her team.

“We find it really important that our guests have fun; can relax while listening to live music while their taste buds are being tickled by France, The Netherlands and the Caribbean. We offer a unique fusion of dishes and a night not to forget,” says owner Tina. She points out that all Covid-protocol is in place here, they are very keen on hygiene and offer outside dining on a cozy, elegant terrace with social distancing in place and right on the high-rise strip.

Now: Early Bird & Live Music New rules with regards to the Covid-19 situation will not prevent us from offering you a wonderful, gastronomic night. Papillon knows how to fly high and rises to the occasion with a beautiful combo of three courses including a glass of wine for only $ 32 per per- son. This Early Bird is on from 5pm to 7pm. It gets even better with live entertainment by the local star Marisela, praised for her amazing voice which she will bring to you on Mondays and Fridays. The talented tunes of Jairo’s saxophone enchant you on Tuesdays and Thursdays and each Saturday Venezuelan born musician Jose Herrera will show you why his name is established on the island and in Europe.

Oysters, caviar and wild boar You are on vacation, life is to enjoy! If you want something special, a different flow than the usual then Papillon is the place to go. Foodies are in heaven here with classic French dishes such as Foie Gras, Frog Legs, fresh Oysters coming in on a weekly basis with KLM, Escargots, Dover Sole à la Meunière flown in from Europe and filleted at the table, Duck Breast seared on the skin, roasted and braised Lamb in Balashi beer and slow braised Wild Boar Shank. Do not leave without trying the exclusive recommen- dation: Caviar! All of this combined with an extensive wine list from around the world makes Papillon a must-do on your Aruban vacation. Tina: “Our chef is from Peru and at the moment we have the renowned guest chef Griet Vanbrabant who worked in Michelin star restaurants like El Bulli in Spain which happened to be the world’s best restaurant for many years and Pujol in Mexico. So this is the time to come over and reserve your table.”

Vegetarian vibes present Impressive vegetarian/vegan dishes are set up especially for the guests by the chef and Meredith from Vegan Aruba. “We offer vegan choices that are really good and tasty. Our daily soup is always vegan too.” What are you waiting for, make sure to pay a visit to this elegant yet laid-back restaurant while on Aruba. You are most welcome! Papillon Restaurant is located at The Village across the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort &Casino and within walking distance of all other major hotels.

Make your reservation today at: [email protected] or call/WhatsApp + 00297 699 5400 Open Daily: 5pm – 9pm- Last seating at 7.30pm For all menus and specials visit the website: www.papillonaruba.com. A10 Wednesday 26 May 2021 local Consumer Price Index, base period June 2019 April 2021

ORANJESTAD — The Central “Housing” (0.7%) sectors, influence of -0.02 ppts. The mained at Afl. 240.09, while Bureau of Statistics presents causing an effect of 0.31 prices of services showed the average price of water the most important findings and 0.17 ppts, respectively. a slight decrease of 0.01% per household remained at for the Consumer Price In- The increases in the remain- and had an insignificant in- Afl. 137.05. In April 2021 the dex (CPI) for the month of ing sectors had an effect fluence on the CPI of April price of gasoline registered April 2021. of 0.08 ppts on the CPI of 2021. an increase of Afl. 12.82 April 2021. The decrease in cents (6.1%) and had an Consumer Price Index for the “Household operation” Core inflation effect of 0.27 ppts on the the month of April 2021 sector was mainly due to a The CPIC (core inflation) CPI. The price of diesel reg- The CPI for April 2021 is decrease in the category - CPI excluding the effect istered an increase of Afl. 97.57, a decrease of 0.02% “Household appliances” of energy and food – was 4.90 cents (2.9%) and had compared to the index of (-9.7%), which contributed -1.4% in April 2021. The en- an effect of 0.01 ppt on the April 2021. Furthermore, de- March 2021 (97.59) and ac- to an effect of -0.26 ppts. ergy index - which consists CPI of April 2021. In April creases were posted in the cumulating an increase of The decrease in the “Rec- of the products: electricity, 2021, utilities, gasoline and indices for “Nonalcoholic 0.5% up to and including reation and culture” sec- water, gasoline and diesel diesel as a group showed beverages” (-0.3%), “Oils April of this year. The per- tor was mainly due to a – was -6.1%. The food in- an increase in price of 1.7% and fats” (-0.2%) and “Fruit” centage change of the decrease in the category dex showed a decrease of compared to March 2021, (-0.2%). Over the last twelve CPI over the last twelve “Audio-visual, photograph- -2.6%. and had an influence of (12) months, the “Food & (12) months (April 2020 to ic and information process- 0.28 ppts on the CPI, while catering services” has de- April 2021) is -0.4, an in- ing equipment” (-22.8%), Subsistence level the remaining 404 goods creased by 1.6%. The “Food crease of 0.5 percentage which contributed to an The subsistence level for a and services, as a group, at home” index showed points (ppts) compared to effect of -0.15 ppts. The in- household consisting of two show a decrease of 0.4% a decrease of 2.5%. The the percentage change crease in the “Transport” (2) adults and two (2) chil- and had an effect of -0.30 “Potatoes and other tu- for the same period of last sector was mainly due to dren (aged 0-15 years) in ppts on the CPI. bers” index decreased by year (-0.9%). The period av- an increase in the cat- April 2021 is Afl. 4,750, a de- 11.7%, the largest decrease erage percentage change egory “Operation of per- crease of Afl. 71 compared Change in prices of Food among the “Food at of the CPI for the period sonal transport equipment” to April 2020 (Afl. 4,821). The & catering services in April home” food groups, while April 2020 - April 2021 is (3.7%), which contributed subsistence level for a sin- 2021 the “Sugar, jam, honey and -2.3%, a decrease of 5.5 to an effect of 0.28 ppts. gle adult household is Afl. The “Food & catering ser- other confectionery” index ppts compared to the pe- The increase in the “Hous- 2,262, a decrease of Afl. vices” index showed an in- increased by 0.8%, the only riod average percentage ing” sector was caused by 34 compared to April 2020 crease of 0.3% in April 2021, increase among the “Food change over the period an increase of 3.0% in the (Afl. 2,296). after declining in each of at home” food groups. April 2019 - April 2020 (3.2%). category “Maintenance the six previous months. The The index for “Food away During this month, five (5) and repair of the dwelling”, Change in prices of crude index for “Food at home” from home” decreased by of the twelve (12) sectors which contributed to an ef- oil, utilities, gasoline and showed an increase of 0.02% in April 2021 and has registered decreases in fect of 0.16 ppts. diesel in April 2021 0.5% in April, as seven (7) increased by 0.5% over the prices. The decreases that The prices of utilities (elec- of the eleven (11) “Food at last twelve (12) months. In had the greatest influence Consumption basket tricity and water), gaso- home” indices increased April 2021, “Food at home” on the CPI were registered The consumption basket line and diesel are for the in April 2021. The “Potatoes and “Food away from for the “Household opera- of the CPI consists of 408 greater part determined and other tubers” index home” as a group showed tion” (-2.6%) and “Recre- goods and services. Com- by international crude oil registered the largest in- an increase in price of 0.3% ation and culture” (-1.8%) pared to March 2021, prices. In April 2021 the av- crease (1.7%) in April 2021. compared to March 2021, sectors, which contributed 34.6% of these products erage price per barrel of Furthermore, increases and had an influence of with an effect of -0.24 and had an increase in price, crude oil (US$ 61.52) had were posted in the indices 0.05 ppts on the CPI, while -0.18 ppts. The decreases in causing an effect of 0.81 a decrease of US$ 1.10 for “Meat” (1.2%), “Vege- the remaining goods and the remaining sectors had ppts, while 47.1% showed (-1.8%) compared to March tables” (0.8%), “Bread and services, as a group, experi- an effect of -0.16 ppts on a decrease, contributing to 2021 (US$ 62.62). The prices cereals” (0.6%) and “Milk, enced a decrease in price the CPI of April 2021. Afore- an effect of -0.83 ppts and of electricity and water did cheese and eggs” (0.5%). of 0.1%, causing an effect mentioned decreases were the remaining 18.4% had not change compared to The “Sugar, jam, honey of -0.07 ppts on the CPI. partially offset mainly by no change in price. The March 2021. Subsequent- and other confectionery” increases in the indices for prices of goods decreased ly, the average electric- (-0.5%) index registered For more information visit the “Transport” (2.4%) and by 0.03% and caused an ity price per household re- the largest decrease in www.cbs.aw.q Defense station ship returned: anti-drug operations resumed SAVANETA — The navy ship Zr. Ms. Holland will arrive in Curaçao today. This means ment in arms smuggling ship also has an NH90 mari- that the Caribbean once and human trafficking, as time combat helicopter on again has an operational well as for any hurricane board which, together with patrol ship at its dispos- emergency relief within or the station ship, can con- al. With a salute from Fort outside the Kingdom. The duct search and rescue Krommelijn, the ship is cer- ship will also sail for the operations. emonially brought in by the Coast Guard, and will also With the presence of the Commander of the Navy in be involved in enforcing station ship, the armed the Caribbean. HNLMS Hol- environmental regulations, forces fulfill their constitu- land will stay in the Carib- for example when it comes tional tasks, such as main- bean for at least six months. to (illegal) fishing. taining the international The new station ship is an legal order. The previous The ship will be patrolling Oceangoing Patrol Vessel station ship, Zr. Ms. Gronin- the Caribbean Sea inten- of the Holland class. HNLMS gen, managed to book a sively in the coming months. Holland was last active as a record drug seizures of five There she is used for anti- station ship in the Caribbe- times in one month.q drug operations, enforce- an in the spring of 2018. The A11 BUSINESS Wednesday 26 May 2021 Millennial Money: Set your strategy for Memorial Day sales

By COURTNEY JESPERSEN of “Make a list now when NerdWallet you’re in a cool frame of Last Memorial Day, Ameri- mind about things you cans were dizzy from the might be interested in pur- pandemic, recession and chasing if they go on sale, widespread shutdowns. rather than having that list Many had shopping for be created by what’s on hand sanitizer and toilet sale,” Raghubir says. paper on the brain. If the products you want to But this May, life seems to buy don’t go on sale, re- be blooming again ahead frain from purchasing things of the unofficial start of that weren’t on your list sim- summer. And in more typi- ply to fill the shopping void. cal Memorial Day fashion, TRY ALL TYPES OF STORES the weekend leading up Next, as you begin comb- to May 31 will be filled with ing through sale ads and sales on appliances, ap- websites, keep your options parel and travel plus a few and browser tabs open. new categories, too. Here’s Memorial Day sales are the where to find the deals and bread and butter of big- how to save. box stores, department SOME OLD, SOME NEW stores, mattress stores, NORMAL home improvement stores Retailers have a few go-to Shoppers exit a retail store in downtown Chicago, Ill., Saturday, May 22, 2021. and travel agencies. But Associated Press Memorial Day product cat- you’ll also find savings at egories. The day is tradition- “We’ll be shopping for ap- access word searches to Day sales will happen both less obvious outlets, such as ally marked with substantial parel because we’ll be see- see what consumers are online and in stores, but dollar stores, according to discounts on household ing more people this sum- searching for online. Re- don’t expect malls to be Stewart. items like laundry applianc- mer than we did last sum- tailers often align sales to as crowded as they were Budget retailers can be es, kitchen appliances and mer,” says Barbara Stewart, match trending catego- once upon a time. an especially good fit for mattresses. professor and coordinator ries and in turn encourage BRAINSTORM BEFORE THE products you’ll only use for That’ll be true again this of retailing and consumer spending, says Priya Ra- BARGAINS a limited time, such as pool year, and some promotions science at the University of ghubir , Dean Abraham L. Whether you head to a toys that you’ll throw away have already started. But in Houston. “I think consumers Gitlow professor of business physical store or a virtual at the end of the season 2021 in particular, some of are also ready to do some at New York University Stern one, there are at least anyway. the sales will also be target- traveling because we’ve School of Business. three guaranteed ways to REMEMBER YOUR BUDGET ed to the activities Ameri- been at home for more “What really gets people save money on Memorial As is true for any shopping cans care about during the than a year,” she says. over that last threshold Day. First, before you start excursion, set a limit for ongoing pandemic and Add road trip supplies, car from interest in a category sifting through any sales, what you’re willing to (and gradual reopening. Think maintenance , camping to, ‘Here’s my credit card. make a list of the things comfortably able to) spend barbecues in the back- gear, hotel rooms and do- Charge it,’ is a financial in- you know you want to buy. over the holiday weekend. yard, socially distanced mestic airfare to the list of centive like a price promo- That way, the scope of your A budget can rein in any camping trips and home Memorial Day markdowns. tion,” she says. search isn’t influenced by potential impulse spend- improvement projects. After all, businesses can These types of Memorial the products you’re seeing. ing. q Mexico to buy Shell share of Texas refinery for $600 million

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mex- about $600 million. renovate oil refineries, in an “However, following an López Obrador sees the oil ico said Monday it will buy The move comes as part of era when most countries unsolicited offer from Pe- industry as key to both the Shell’s 50% share in the President Andrés Manuel are trying to reduce their mex, we have reached an nation’s sovereignty and its jointly owned Deer Park López Obrador’s central reliance on fossil fuels. agreement to transfer our economic future, and has refinery near Houston for policy to build, acquire or “We are going to stop buy- interest in the partnership enacted rules limiting re- ing fuel abroad ... we will to them.” newable energies like wind become self sufficient by The Mexican president had and solar power. 2023,” said López Obrador, complained recently that Critics say it is a nostal- who is spending about $9 Deer Park had not yielded gic position that hearkens billion to build a similar-size any benefits for Mexico back to the 1970s, when oil new refinery in his home since 1993, apparently be- was king in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. cause most of the profits state of Tabasco, and In a statement, Shell wrote had been reinvested. makes little sense with the that “Shell Chemical LP But he acknowledged world’s growing shift to re- will continue to operate the refinery does process newables. its 100% owned Deer Park 340,000 barrels of crude While $600 million for half Chemicals facility located per day, much of that a refinery appears to be adjacent to the site.” Mexican crude. a good deal for Mexico, it “Shell did not plan to mar- The state-owned Pemex also raises questions about ket its interest in the Deer oil company pledged to the wisdom of the coun- Park refinery,” said Huibert operate the plant in an en- try’s decision to invest $9 In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, a flame burns at the Shell Deer Vigeveno, Shell’s Down- vironmentally responsible billion to build a similar, Park oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas. stream Director. way. new facility. q Associated Press A12 Wednesday 26 May 2021 SCIENCE Who’s an astronaut as private spaceflight picks up speed?

In this Monday, March 29, 2021 photo provided by SpaceX, from left, Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux, Sian Proctor and Chris Sembroski pose for a photo on the SpaceX launch tower at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Associated Press

By MARCIA DUNN Her No. 2 will be businessman-turned-race AP Aerospace Writer car driver John Shoffner, of Knoxville, Ten- CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As more nessee, who’s also paying around $55 mil- companies start selling tickets to space, lion. “I’ve asked Peggy to throw the book a question looms: Who gets to call them- at me in training. Make me an astronaut,” selves an astronaut? he said. It’s already a complicated issue and There’s something enchanting about the about to get more so as the wealthy snap word: Astronaut comes from the Greek up spacecraft seats and even entire flights words for star and sailor. And swashbuck- for themselves and their entourages. ling images of “The Right Stuff” and NASA’s Astronauts? Amateur astronauts? Space original Mercury 7 astronauts make for tourists? Space sightseers? Rocket riders? great marketing. Or as the Russians have said for decades, Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, spaceflight participants? is already calling its future clients “astro- NASA’s new boss Bill Nelson doesn’t con- nauts.” It’s auctioning off one seat on its sider himself an astronaut even though first spaceflight with people on board, tar- he spent six days orbiting Earth in 1986 geted for July. NASA even has a new ac- aboard space shuttle Columbia as a con- ronym: PAM for Private Astronaut Mission. gressman. Retired NASA astronaut Mike Mullane “I reserve that term for my professional col- didn’t consider himself an astronaut until leagues,” Nelson recently told The Associ- his first space shuttle flight in 1984, six years ated Press. after his selection by NASA. Computer game developer Richard Gar- “It doesn’t matter if you buy a ride or riott who paid his way to the International you’re assigned to a ride,” said Mullane, Space Station in 2008 with the Russians whose 2006 autobiography is titled “Riding hates the space tourist label. “I am an as- Rockets.” Until you strap into a rocket and tronaut,” he declared in an email, explain- reach a certain altitude, “you’re not an ing that he trained for two years for the astronaut.” mission. It remains a coveted assignment. More “If you go to space, you’re an astro- than 12,000 applied for NASA’s upcoming naut,” said Axiom Space’s Michael Lopez- class of astronauts; a lucky dozen or so will Alegria, a former NASA astronaut who will be selected in December. accompany three businessmen to the But what about passengers who are along space station in January, flying SpaceX. for the ride, like the Russian actress and His $55 million-a-seat clients plan to con- movie director who will fly to the space duct research up there, he stressed, and station in October? Or Japan’s moon- do not consider themselves space tourists. struck billionaire who will follow them from On Tuesday, Axiom Space announced a Kazakhstan in December with his produc- second flight for next year that will be led tion assistant tagging along to document by the company’s Peggy Whitson, a re- everything? In each case, a professional tired NASA astronaut who’s spent 665 days cosmonaut will be in charge of the Soyuz in space, more than any other American. capsule.q A13 Wednesday 26 May 2021

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By MARK KENNEDY to be a balance of com- AP Entertainment Writer pletely joyous queer love NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Rud- stories and stories about nick has written a romantic people who are wildly and comedy with a royal twist. openly gay and that’s just In “Playing the Palace,” the a given.” The book is not playwright, screenwriter the first to portray a same- and novelist has a witty, sex American-British royal engaging book about two love — think “Red, White & unlikely lovers: A Jewish Royal Blue” — but it sparkles man from New Jersey and with Rudnick’s take, and his the crown prince of Eng- publisher hopes it attracts a land. “I’ve never written an large audience. all-out romantic comedy “We really do feel like a lot like this,” says Rudnick, who of different kinds of people put the finishing touches to can enjoy this book for a the manuscript during the lot of different reasons. pandemic. “It was so much Obviously, a traditional fun to live in that world and romance reader, yes,” to just try a complete cele- Hwang said. “But a lot of bration without a whole lot people who don’t really of trauma.” read romance I think would “Playing the Palace” is told really enjoy this book.” Rud- from the slightly insecure nick approached the sex perspective of Carter Og- scenes in the same way den, a unhappily single he did the rest of the nov- This combination of photos shows writer Paul Rudnick at the opening night performance of the associate event architect el, with humor and heart. Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” in New York on March 15, 2012, left, and “barreling toward 30” who the cover image for his new book “Playing the Palace.” “I think sex scenes in any adores Ruth Bader Gins- Associated Press book can get very clunky berg and IHOP. He believes and very embarrassing. that New York’s St. Patrick’s get,’ which made it sound cause it’s the details that romance is becoming far And you want to avoid the Cathedral being located like the most fun,” says Rud- really bring them to life,” more possible.’” cringe factor,” he says. “In between a Tiffany’s and nick. “I also wanted a story said Cindy Hwang, his edi- Rudnick’s plays include romance books, they can a Saks is “a sign of God’s about people of wildly dif- tor at Berkley, an imprint of “Jeffrey” and “I Hate Ham- sometimes be absolutely admiration for high-end re- ferent social status.” Penguin Random House. let.” His screenplays include pornographic or they can tail.” His chance meeting Rudnick shares in the over- The book arrives on a wave “Sister Act,” “Addams Fam- be completely only vague- with the drop-dead gor- whelming fascination with of interest in the royals, es- ily Values,” “Jeffrey” and ly suggestive. I wanted to geous Prince Edgar, the the British royal family and pecially in Prince Harry and “In & Out.” With the new land somewhere in be- Prince of Wales, triggers a weaves in references to his biracial American wife, book, he painted a cheer- tween the two.” romance with international Brexit, Buckingham Pal- Meghan, who are rede- fully progressive, LGBTQ-re- Rudnick also uses the fig- implications and tons of ace and “The Great British fining who belongs in the specting world. ure of Edgar — a witty, snarky tabloid headlines. Bake Off.” “What I really House of Windsor. “There are so many com- charming self-aware royal Can these two very differ- love about Paul is that he “It just felt like there was pletely valid and very nec- who jokes privately “I could ent men make it? gives such specificity to his something in the air,” says essary stories of prejudice have you beheaded” — to “I’m a Jewish guy from New characters so that even if Rudnick. “There was sort against gay people and explore the isolating nature Jersey. I thought, ‘OK, that’s he’s making them larger of a sense of inevitability the trauma of coming out of mega-fame and the ex- about as far away from the to life, they still feel very that, ‘OK, the royal family is and family oppression,” he pectations put on pioneer- royal family as you can human and relatable be- progressing and this sort of says. “But there also needs ing gay figures.q ‘Hadestown’ jumps ahead of pack to welcome Broadway patrons musical about the under- is likely to get a lot of at- the new “Lackawanna world, has set its Broad- tention. New York Gov. Blues.” Others have staked way reopening date on Andrew Cuomo had said out spots further into fall Sept. 2, jumping ahead of Broadway theaters could and winter, including “Six” such megahits as “Ham- reopen Sept. 14 but pro- and David Byrne’s “Ameri- ilton” and “Wicked” to ducers “may make their can Utopia” for Sept. 17 position itself as the first own economic decision and “Dear Evan Hansen” show to welcome audi- as to when they reopen.” in December. Some off- ences on Broadway since They also will be allowed Broadway shows have al- the pandemic. Produc- to decide their own entry ready restarted with social ers announced Monday requirements, like whether distancing guidelines. that tickets will go on sale people must prove they’ve The Broadway that re- A woman walks past the Walter Kerr Theatre, Thursday, May June 11 for the eight-time been vaccinated to at- opens will look different. 6, 2021, in New York where Hadestown was showing before Tony Award winning musi- tend a show. Soon there- The big budget Disney mu- the coronavirus pandemic forced its closing a year ago. Gov. cal and that the produc- after, “Hamilton, “Wicked” sical “Frozen” decided not Andrew Cuomo has announced that Broadway theaters can tion will resume playing and “The Lion King” an- to reopen when Broad- reopen Sept. 14, 2021. the Walter Kerr Theatre nounced they would re- way theaters restart and Associated Press weeks before its rivals. The start their shows Sept. 14, producers of the musical By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — “Ha- first Broadway show to as did the long-running “Mean Girls” also decided AP Entertainment Writer destown,” the brooding welcome a live audience revival of “Chicago” and not to return.q A15 sports Wednesday 26 May 2021 Green Bay QB Rodgers doesn’t attend Packers’ 1st day of OTAs

By STEVE MEGARGEE State quarterback Jordan AP Sports Writer Love with the 26th overall Green Bay Packers quar- pick in the 2020 draft. terback Aaron Rodgers The Packers didn’t notify wasn’t present for the first Rodgers beforehand about day of organized team ac- their plans to select a quar- tivities Monday, and his fu- terback in the first round. ture with the team remains Rodgers said less than a uncertain. month later that the Pack- Rodgers confirmed in an ers’ decision to draft Love ESPN interview that he surprised him and compli- wasn’t at Monday’s ses- cated his hopes of finishing sion. Although these OTAs his career in Green Bay. are voluntary, Rodgers “With my situation, look generally has participated it’s never been about the in them in the past. draft pick, picking Jordan,” Rodgers’ decision to stay Rodgers told ESPN. “I love away comes amid reports Jordan. He’s a great kid, a that the reigning MVP lot of fun to work together. wants out of Green Bay, Love the coaching staff, where he has spent his en- love my teammates, love tire NFL career. Rodgers the fan base in Green Bay. was noncommittal about An incredible 16 years. his future during his ESPN In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks to Aaron “It’s just kind of about a interview, but did detail Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. philosophy and maybe Associated Press some of his frustrations. forgetting that it is about “I think sometimes people zation, not by the building, several months.” 2021 and beyond. the people that make the forget what really makes not by the corporation. It’s Murphy acknowledged in “We want him back in the thing go. It’s about char- an organization,” Rodgers built by the people.” his column that he, general worst way,” LaFleur said acter, it’s about culture, said. “History is important, ESPN reported in the hours manager Brian Gutekunst earlier this month during the it’s about doing things the the legacy of so many before the draft that the and coach Matt LaFleur all team’s rookie minicamp. “I right way. A lot of this was people who’ve come be- three-time MVP doesn’t had visited Rodgers on a know he knows that and, put in motion last year and fore you. But the people, want to return to the Pack- number of occasions dur- you know, we’ll continue to the wrench was just kind of that’s the most important ers. Later that week, Pack- ing this offseason. work at it each and every thrown into it when I won thing. People make an or- ers CEO Mark Murphy wrote Gutekunst has said the day.” MVP and played the way I ganization. People make in a column posted on the team has no plans to trade Rodgers’ long-term future played last year. This is just a business, and sometimes Packers’ website that the Rodgers, who has three has been a subject of ma- kind of, I think, a spill-out that gets forgotten. Cul- team “is very much aware” years remaining on his con- jor speculation across the of all that. But it is about ture is built brick by brick, of Rodgers’ concerns and tract. Packers officials have NFL ever since the Packers the people, and that’s the the foundation of it by the that “this is an issue that we said they want to keep traded up four spots in the most important thing.”q people, not by the organi- have been working on for Rodgers in Green Bay in first round to select Utah Virus positives play role in first round of NHL playoffs By STEPHEN WHYNO him into quarantine. The Lightning are the only team AP Hockey Writer Washington Capitals lost to so far to confirm fully vac- Players testing positive for Boston in five games after cinated status. the coronavirus late in the Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya The NHL last week investi- regular season and at the Samsonov missed time for gated testing irregularities start of the playoffs affect- mandatory quarantine de- that led to multiple false ed multiple teams around spite neither experiencing positives for the Blues and the NHL despite a high rate any symptoms. Kuznetsov Vegas Golden Knights and of vaccinations. and Samsonov said they found it to be a laboratory The St. Louis Blues were had COVID-19 earlier in the error. Vegas coach Peter swept in the first round by season, when they were DeBoer said his team had Colorado after three play- out for several weeks. nine false positives in one ers who said they were “The rules (say) if you test- day. vaccinated against CO- ed positive for COVID, then After 51 regular-season VID-19 tested positive, they retest the test and if it games were postponed, landed on the league’s (came back) positive you none have had to be protocol list and were un- have to quarantine for 10 pushed back so far in the available. Blues leading days,” Kuznetsov said Tues- playoffs. The only poten- St. Louis Blues’ David Perron (57) celebrates with Ryan O’Reilly scorer David Perron said day. tial scare was Game 2 be- (90), Torey Krug (47), Mike Hoffman (68) and Brayden Schenn Tuesday he and forward “Then you go for (a) physi- tween Colorado and St. (10) after scoring his second goal of the night, during the third Nathan Walker were vac- cal couple days, then you Louis, which went ahead period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Thursday, May 13, 2021 in St. Louis. The Blues erased a 3-0 deficit cinated before each test- can skate with the team af- after a league investiga- to win 7-3. ed positive; the team said ter 14 days. So, I mean, that tion. Associated Press defenseman Jake Walman is basically what was hap- “You are always worried was fully vaccinated and pened.” about false positives, but ally relate to vaccinated concern has decreased re-testing came back posi- The defending Stanley that’s been a concern all status,” Daly said in an significantly in a more vac- tive for the virus, sending Cup champion Tampa Bay year long and doesn’t re- email. “I would imagine the cinated environment.”q A16 Wednesday 26 May 2021 sports Never No. 1, Mickelson’s legacy will be longevity By DOUG FERGUSON Ryder Cup team was Todd AP Golf Writer Hamilton, the British Open KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) winner in 2004. The last — Among the congratula- American major winner left tions that poured in for Phil off any team was Keegan Mickelson becoming the Bradley, who won the PGA oldest major champion Championship as a rookie in golf was a video tweet in 2011. The final pick for from Jack Nicklaus, who is the Presidents Cup went still good at math. to Bill Haas, the FedEx Cup “You know, something sort champion. of strikes me that 50 years Neither was named Phil old is older than 46,” Nick- Mickelson. laus said with a grin. “Well Most remarkable about his done, my friend. Many longevity is that he kept more.” working harder even as Many more? At age 50? progress was difficult to see. Mickelson plays a game Mickelson had gone more with which Nicklaus might than two years without win- not be familiar, even ning — except for two times though the most iconic of he played on the 50-and- his 18 majors was Nicklaus over PGA Tour Champions winning the Masters at age — and nine months with- 46. Associated Press out finishing in the top 20. During an interview at the complished than all but sensational. But it is. 60th on the money list. That He fell out of the top 100 in end of 2016, Nicklaus said one of them. He has never Never mind Mickelson be- was last year, at age 49, the world in March. The last that sixth green jacket won a PGA Tour money ti- coming the oldest player during a season disrupted time he was outside the top “was an accident in many tle. He has never been PGA to win a major, breaking a by the pandemic. 100 was August 1993, three ways.” He started to scale Tour player of the year. He record that had stood for He made the Tour Cham- weeks after Jordan Spieth back his schedule after is not among the most elite 53 years. pionship 19 of his first 20 was born. winning two majors in 1980. group in golf with the ca- Mickelson set another re- full seasons, the exception And still he pressed on with- He won twice more before reer Grand Slam. cord Sunday as the first in 2003 when his wife went out any secret sauce ex- the 1986 Masters, but he re- Only one of those can player in PGA Tour history through a scary and trou- cept to keep trying. ally wasn’t playing much change. And even in the to go 30 years between blesome pregnancy that “My desire to play is the golf. glow of his two-shot victory victories. He won his first ended well with their third same,” he said. “I’ve nev- “It’s really difficult when at Kiawah Island to win the when he was a junior at Ari- child. er been driven by exterior you’ve had as much suc- PGA Championship, add- zona State. He won his 45th As for team competitions, things. I’ve always been cess as I had over a long ing the U.S. Open still seems when his daughter was a Mickelson played his first intrinsically motivated be- period of time to charge like a long shot. senior at Brown. Presidents Cup in 1994 and cause I love to compete, your batteries, day after That would stand as his “He’s been on tour as long was part of every U.S. team I love playing the game. I day, and go back out and greatest major. It might as I’ve been alive,” Jon until the last one in 2019 at love having opportunities say, ‘Man, I want to do this even top Tiger Woods win- Rahm said. “For him to keep Royal Melbourne. He hasn’t to play against the best again,’” Nicklaus said. ning the Masters after over- that willingness to play and missed a Ryder Cup since at the highest level. That’s That’s where Mickelson coming four back surgeries compete and practice, his 3-0 debut at Oak Hill in what drives me, and the stands alone. that left him wondering if even when it hasn’t been 1995. belief that I could still do it The list of 24 players who he could ever play again. working, it’s truly admira- Whether he’s at Whistling inspired me to work harder. have reached No. 1 since What won’t change re- ble.” Straits in September is to be “I just didn’t see why it the world ranking began gardless of what Lefty does From his first full season on determined. couldn’t be done,” he said. in 1986 does not include next is his legacy of longev- the PGA Tour, Mickelson The last American to win a “It just took a little bit more Mickelson, who is more ac- ity. It doesn’t sound all that never finished lower than major and be left off the effort.”q PGA apologizes to Mickelson, Koepka for fans on final hole

hole at the PGA Champi- said the charge came by people as he tried to onship on Sunday. from “a moment of high break through the crowd. After Mickelson’s ap- elation and pent-up emo- Koepka wondered if proach landed on the 18th tion by spectators” and someone purposely tried green, spectators rushed overwhelmed security. to hurt him. “I don’t know, past the ropes, marshals The 50-year-old Mickelson it felt somebody tried to and security at the Ocean finished off the victory, be- ...” he said, cutting off his Course, quickly swarming coming the oldest player thought. “I don’t know the competitors as they to win a major title. Ko- what the deal was, but it’s played the 72nd hole. epka tied for second with what it is.” Brooks Koepka, left, and Phil Mickelson watch Mickelson putt on the fourth green during the final round at the PGA Waugh said Monday the Louis Oosthuizen. Waugh said player safe- Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, Sunday, organization regretted Mickelson said the scene ty is a chief goal and he May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. that the scene “made two “was a little bit unnerving, was glad order was re- Associated Press players and their caddies but it was exceptionally stored. Fans circled the fi- KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) gized to winner Phil Mickel- feel vulnerable.” awesome, too.” nal green and celebrated — PGA of America CEO son and Brooks Koepka for Waugh’s statement, re- Koepka said his surgically when Mickelson finished Seth Waugh has apolo- fans rushing onto the 18th leased on social media, repaired right knee got hit off the win. q