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India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight border fighting in disputed Kashmir region – AP News India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight border fighting in disputed Kashmir region – AP News India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight border fighting in disputed Kashmir region AP NewsTrump vows to increase trade with India, Pakistan after praising ceasefire agreement: ‘A job well done!’ Fox NewsWhat’s behind India and Pakistan’s conflict over Kashmir, and why it’s so serious ABC NewsIndia-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after early claims of violations *********** Broadcasting CorporationThe Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away The New York Times Source link #India #Pakistan #ceasefire #shaken #overnight #border #fighting #disputed #Kashmir #region #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Zarco is first home rider in 71 years to win French GP Zarco is first home rider in 71 years to win French GP Johann Zarco has become the first Frenchman in 71 years to win the French Grand Prix after the LCR Honda rider’s decision to start with wet tyres paid off handsomely in front of a sellout crowd of more than 120,000 fans at Le Mans. In a chaotic rain-hit race as riders swapped bikes multiple times on Sunday, Zarco won by a huge margin of nearly 20 seconds ahead of Ducati’s Marc Marquez while Gresini Racing’s Fermin Aldeguer came third for his first MotoGP podium. Zarco was 17th on lap one when he narrowly avoided a collision and lost places as he went off track. But as confusion and chaos reigned in the rain, the Frenchman slowly made his way through the grid before taking the lead and never looking back. Zarco is the first Frenchman to win at the iconic circuit since Pierre Monneret in 1954 and the 34-year-old celebrated by performing a back-flip in front of the grandstand as the ecstatic home fans chanted his name. His victory also ended Ducati’s winning streak in MotoGP at 22 races as Honda took a rare win. Australia’s Jack Miller, who had also started on wet tyres, was one of six riders who failed to complete the race in the treacherous conditions on his Pramac Yamaha. Source link #Zarco #home #rider #years #win #French Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bill Gates says world’s richest person is killing world’s poorest children Bill Gates says world’s richest person is killing world’s poorest children While Bill Gates speeds up his plan to give away his fortune and save lives, Elon Musk has decided that the United States should stop providing live-saving medicine and food to the world’s poorest people. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell tells the tale of these two billionaires – and the Trump administration’s cruelty inflicted on the poorest children and their families. Source link #Bill #Gates #worlds #richest #person #killing #worlds #poorest #children Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Review: Make The ******’s Life Hell Shot By Shot In Shotgun Cop Man – Entertainium Review: Make The ******’s Life Hell Shot By Shot In Shotgun Cop Man – Entertainium WTMG’s Leo Faria: “I guess that what made me feel so disappointed about Shotgun Cop Man was the fact that I had just played a vastly superior game with the same gimmick, but no control issues whatsoever. In Sacre Bleu, I could perform small jumps before blasting myself with the recoil of my bunderbluss. Combat was fun there. It wasn’t here. Shotgun Cop Man ended up being a torturous patience test, with a control scheme that just didn’t fit in with the level design, really poor presentation, and a level of difficulty that never felt like I was being tested; I felt I was being made fun of. In short, if this game’s premise enticed you… go play Sacre Bleu instead.” Source link #Review #Devils #Life #Hell #Shot #Shot #Shotgun #Cop #Man #Entertainium Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This American pope: Leo XIV’s bloodline reflects the US melting pot – The Guardian This American pope: Leo XIV’s bloodline reflects the US melting pot – The Guardian This American pope: Leo XIV’s bloodline reflects the US melting pot The GuardianPope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address BBCHow Leo became the unexpected pope NBC NewsThe Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope The New York TimesPope Leo XIV’s first address draws similarities to Pope Francis’ papacy while preserving forsaken traditions Fox News Source link #American #pope #Leo #XIVs #bloodline #reflects #melting #pot #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Supercomputer beats human four sextillion to 13 in ‘Super Keisan Battle’ at Japanese tech show Supercomputer beats human four sextillion to 13 in ‘Super Keisan Battle’ at Japanese tech show The Fugaku supercomputer was again one of the unlikely stars of the recent Nico Nico Super Conference in Japan. In a re-run of last year, Fugaku was the brains behind the ‘Super Keisan Battle’ competition, where humans ritually humiliate themselves in a calculation race with a petascale supercomputer. Up for grabs was a free full day to utilize Fugaku however you might want, a ‘Fugaku One-Day Unlimited Ticket.’ However, the competition page contains an admission that this is a game “that no one can win” against Fugaku (machine translation). #ニコニコ超会議202510秒間でどれだけ足し算ができるか?!＼スーパーコンピュータ「#富岳」と対決！けいさんバトル／「富岳」に勝ったら豪華賞品負けても残念賞としてミニチュア「富岳」を1つプレゼント#超富岳ブース (HALL4-B48)で挑戦してね pic.twitter.com/B7eDQuuu88April 26, 2025 Human 13, Fugaku 442,010,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 The Fugaku Face Off is pretty simple, and kind of stacks things even more in the supercomputer’s favor. According to the instructions we saw, a competition entrant must solve as many numerical additions as possible in 10 seconds. Most seemed to achieve 10 or 11, but Tomooo_108, for example, managed to solve 13 sums in the allotted time. This pales into insignificance vs the supercomputer, though. Fugaku managed to complete 442,010,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 sums during the 10 second battle. That’s four sextillion four hundred twenty quintillion one hundred quadrillion calculations. Competitors mostly found the scale of their defeat against Fugaku quite amusing, in social media comments we have seen. Some joked that if you could beat Fugaku, you wouldn’t need to use it for the free day. Others pondered over the cosmic collapse that would occur if a human could move a pen fast enough to record four sextillion sums in 10 seconds. Good news – even if you lost against Fugaku, there were consolation prizes such as a miniature Fugaku to take home (expand the Tweet embedded above to see them). At the Nico Nico Super Conference, which seems to be dominated by tech entertainment phenomena (e.g. VTubers and Cosplay), the Fugaku Face Off is another fun diversion, but with a serious twist. The supercomputer makers remind entrants that Fugaku, and its brethren, are used for tasks like research on disaster prevention – flood damage simulation, optimal evacuation plans, and so on. Fugaku by the numbers Fugaku, currently ranked sixth place in the TOP500 supercomputer list, delivers 442 PFlop/s of compute. It wields 158,976 nodes (each powered by a Fujitsu A64FX (48+4 core) microprocessor), packs 4.85 PiB RAM, and runs a custom Linux kernel. The last time we reported on Fugaku, was a story largely about its successor. The collaborative work between RIKEN and Fujitsu should start this year and the goal is to deliver a ZetaFLOPS-scale supercomputer by 2030. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Supercomputer #beats #human #sextillion #Super #Keisan #Battle #Japanese #tech #show Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger. – HuffPost Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger. – HuffPost Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger. HuffPost Source link #Trump #Waging #Kind #War #Put #Family #Danger #HuffPost Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eating More of This Fruit May Help Prevent Memory Loss as You Age Eating More of This Fruit May Help Prevent Memory Loss as You Age While it might be frustrating, a little forgetfulness is a normal part of aging—just ask the National Institute on Aging. But more severe memory loss? That’s a different story. And while the thought can be scary, there are proactive steps you can take to protect your brain, starting with what you eat. SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week You’ve probably heard about the brain-boosting benefits of omega-3s found in foods like salmon and walnuts. But other nutrients—often found in fruit—can also play a powerful role in supporting memory. No, fruit isn’t a magic cure, but making smart choices at mealtime can make a real difference. Curious? Parade spoke with neuropsychologists, neurologists and registered dietitians to find out which fruit may help prevent memory loss—plus how much you need to eat to reap the brain-health benefits. Related: 8 Foods to Eat Daily for Better Memory, According to RDs Which Fruit Can Help Prevent Memory Loss as You Age? The fruit in question? Berries, which may help keep your memory sharp thanks to their high levels of brain-boosting flavonoids and antioxidants. “We find flavonoids, a type of polyphenol found in things like berries and green tea, can cross the blood-brain barrier and help us with inflammation which in general helps cognitive function,” explains Shae Datta, MD, a neurologist at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island and co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center. Tiffani Franada, DO, neurologist at OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Illinois and adult neurology residency program director at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, adds that berries may help improve blood flow as a result of their antioxidant properties (since they contain flavonoids). According to Harvard Medical School, a study from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women who ate two or more servings of strawberries and blueberries per week delayed memory decline by up to two-and-a-half years. While it’s best to focus on strawberries and blueberries since they contain more anthocyanins (which are a type of flavonoid that give the berries their vibrant color) and therefore have neuroprotective effects, “consuming any type of berries is better than no consumption at all,” says Gianna Totillo, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian and founder of The Diva Dietitian. In addition to flavonoids, berries contain antioxidants and fiber, which can help prevent memory loss by reducing inflammation in the brain. Related: People in Their 90s With a Sharp Memory Eat This One Food Every Day When and How Often Should You Eat Berries? While there’s no specific research pinpointing the best time of day to eat berries for brain health, Katy Willbur, MS, RDN, LDN, clinical dietitian at the Frances Stern Nutrition Center at Tufts Medical Center, says they can be enjoyed any time, thanks to their low glycemic index. “Eating berries about two to three times per week has been associated with better memory and slower brain aging,” adds Meggie Connelly, MS, RDN, LDN, PCOS dietitian and Be Balanced Nutrition Services, LLC owner. “More often is even better, but consistency is key.” Related: The #1 Food To Eat To Support Your Memory, According to Brain Health Experts How To Incorporate Berries Into Your Diet Now that we’ve covered when and how frequently you should aim to incorporate berries into your diet, you’re likely wondering how. This might seem obvious, but you can eat berries as a snack in a single serving (which is usually one cup), or opt for the frozen kind. You don’t have to worry about the temperature of the berries having any negative impacts either: “Frozen berries are frozen at peak ripeness and should have just as much anthocyanin content as fresh berries,” says Wilbur. Thomas Laudate, Ph.D., clinical neuropsychologist in the Department of Adult Neurology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, adds that eating the whole fruit ensures you’re absorbing its natural fiber. Finally, while consuming berries as snacks is beneficial, so is including them in your mealtime, especially since some combinations can help aid in nutrient absorption. According to Connelly, this includes chia seeds, walnuts and Greek yogurt, which are full of healthy fats. “I sprinkle [berries] into chia seed puddings, yogurt [and] cereal to engage absorption and maximum benefits,” adds Sanam Hafeez, Psy.D., neuropsychologist director at Comprehend The Mind. Related: A New Study Finds This One Food Habit Has a Huge Impact on Cognitive Decline Are There Any Fruits To Avoid? There’s no denying that it’s important to know which fruits may help prevent memory loss. But just as important is knowing which fruits to avoid. According to Connelly, while there aren’t specific fruits directly linked to memory loss, it’s best to steer clear of canned fruits packed in syrup. These can cause blood sugar spikes, which may negatively impact brain health over time. Up Next: Related: There Are Over 400 Types of Berries, but These Are the Ones With the Best Health Benefits, According to Nutritionists Sources: Thomas Laudate, Ph.D., clinical neuropsychologist in the Department of Adult Neurology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts Shae Datta, MD, a neurologist at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island and co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center Tiffani Franada, DO, neurologist at OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Illinois and adult neurology residency program director at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Source link #Eating #Fruit #Prevent #Memory #Loss #Age Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

After his son was killed in a Marine helicopter ******, a father says outdated technology robbed loved ones of answers – NBC News After his son was killed in a Marine helicopter ******, a father says outdated technology robbed loved ones of answers – NBC News After his son was killed in a Marine helicopter ******, a father says outdated technology robbed loved ones of answers NBC NewsNight vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo ****** Marine Corps TimesDeadly Marine helicopter ****** in San Diego’s East County deemed ‘pilot error’ NBC 7 San DiegoInvestigators release report on cause of helicopter ****** that killed 5 Marines USA TodayFamily of fallen Chandler Marine reacts to findings of helicopter ****** report AZFamily Source link #son #killed #Marine #helicopter #****** #father #outdated #technology #robbed #loved #answers #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I can’t play a festival that’s £800 a ticket’ ‘I can’t play a festival that’s £800 a ticket’ Yungblud has hit out at the cost of some music festivals, saying prices are “stupid” and do not “represent real people”. Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kunessberg, the singer and musician said he decided to launch his own festival as he was tired of the status quo and wanted to “make a positive change.” You can watch the full interview on BBC iPlayer. Source link #play #festival #ticket Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ICE arrest sparks chaos as crowd tried to intervene ICE arrest sparks chaos as crowd tried to intervene ICE arrest sparks chaos as crowd tried to intervene Source link #ICE #arrest #sparks #chaos #crowd #intervene Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US-China talks to defuse trade row resume in Geneva – Reuters US-China talks to defuse trade row resume in Geneva – Reuters US-China talks to defuse trade row resume in Geneva ReutersTrump says ‘total reset negotiated’ with China during tariff talks in Geneva Fox NewsTrump claims “total reset” with China as trade talks continue AxiosU.S. and China Will Meet for Second Day of Trade Talks The New York TimesUS and China begin 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts ‘great progress’ AP News Source link #USChina #talks #defuse #trade #row #resume #Geneva #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Transcript: Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 11, 2025 Transcript: Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 11, 2025 The following is the transcript of the full interview with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 11, 2025. ED O’KEEFE: Cardinal Cupich, thank you so much for joining us. We understand that the College of Cardinals, you and Pope Leo had your first meetings this weekend, since he was chosen as the new Holy Father, and in his public remarks, he spoke of Pope Francis’ complete dedication to service and to sober simplicity of life, and called for all of you to take up his precious legacy and continue on that journey. What does that mean to you and to the Church? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, I think it puts in the forefront that we really are to be at the service of the people of God that- that we’ve been entrusted to care for. And so it is not about being self-referential and taking care of ourselves, but first of all, to focus our attention on the needs of people in everyday life, and something that I’ve tried to do over the more than a quarter century that I’ve been a bishop and 50 years as a priest. ED O’KEEFE: We know that one of the things he discussed with all of you is concerns about artificial intelligence, saying that it is one of the critical issues facing humanity. Did he explain why? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, I think he did it- he said that in the context of linking to the work of Leo XIII during the moment of the Industrial Revolution- saw that as a new era. And so he sees this opportunity right now in his service as Leo XIV to take up the challenge of a new technology, namely artificial intelligence, and what that means to humanity. I think we’re going to hear more about that from him, but he offered those remarks to give us an idea that he sees that we are at a new moment in history, and that the Church has to be sensitive and aware of what’s going on. ED O’KEEFE: I imagine this will be the subject of great prayer and reflection by him and by all of you. But what possibly could the Catholic Church do to regulate or police or control the use of artificial intelligence? CARDINAL CUPICH: I think it’s probably up to legislators to put in measures that regulate. I think what- what we can do is to speak to the moral and human issues that are involved as this technology develops. How is it that we can continue to preserve our humanity and also grow in it? I think there are some wonderful opportunities for our artificial intelligence, but also some challenges that are unforeseen. The measuring rod has to be, however, what does it do to our human nature? What does it do to our ability to act in a very human way? Those questions, I think, are- we are very well versed in to be able to speak to and offer the world some advice. ED O’KEEFE: You know, any time a priest, a bishop, a cardinal begins a Mass, you always begin by saying, peace be with you. And it was one of the first things he said from the balcony there in St. Peter’s Square when he greeted the crowd. I’m curious, as Pope, what does he make of this world on fire, and what can he possibly do to bring peace to the world? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, he mentioned that those words were the first words of the risen Christ, and so he wanted to make sure that we as a Church, presented to the world the opportunity to bring a kind of peace that begins in each one of our hearts. We do see as Pope Francis said, a world war that’s being fought piecemeal. And so my hope would be that he would be, he would be an agent of peace, looking for ways in which humanity can be challenged, to look for ways in which the differences that we have can be resolved in a peaceful way. You know, the other thing that comes to mind here is that the Cardinals came to a decision in just 24 hours. Here we were, over- over 130 men representing over 70 nations, and we were able, despite all of the differences that we have in language and culture, to come to a decision in a unified way. Hopefully, that is a sign that the world also can work out its difficulties and differences in a way that’s peaceful and that unites humanity. ED O’KEEFE: We know he’s someone who has spoken out and has tweeted his concerns about immigration and climate change and other issues facing the world. Do we anticipate that he’ll continue Francis’ legacy of weighing in on global politics, and is he perhaps calling on all of you as his brother Cardinals to do the same? CARDINAL CUPICH: Yes, I think that he feels an obligation, as I think popes have in the modern era, to speak to the issues of the day, because we live in a world in which there are real challenges globally. There is, I think, a fresh moment for us to examine, what are the human dimensions of immigration? How do we see global warming impacting us? How the- the issues related to the sufferings of humanity should be- should impact all of us and make all of us aware and participate in solutions. Yes, I think he’s going to be a voice for all of those things, simply because we’re talking about, in many ways, the survival of the human race. ED O’KEEFE: I know the issue of immigration is especially acute and controversial subject in this country. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops and the administration have differed on various aspects of what it’s doing to enforce immigration law. Do you anticipate him more actively steering you guys and how exactly you should address this with the Trump administration? Or do you just continue on, as has been the case over the last several months? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, we’ve always said that every country has an obligation and right to defend its borders. What we’ve advocate- advocated for for many years is a comprehensive immigration plan. I think if we had that and legislators took up that task, we wouldn’t be having the difficulties we have today. So our main focus is, how do we fix a broken system, and at the same time, until that is happen- that happens, how do we, in a very human way, address those who have come into our country seeking a better life and also fleeing the violence that is perpetrated by a drug trade and also an arms trade across our borders, that in many ways bring violence to different parts of the world, especially in South and Central America, that we’re also responsible for. ED O’KEEFE: You know, Your Eminence, it is Mother’s Day. And I’m curious what responsibility does the Catholic Church have to women right now? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, it’s a great opportunity to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. I remember, finally, the wonderful way in which my own mother shepherded our family and worked with my father to raise nine children. I think the important aspect, this was begun in many ways by Pope Francis, is to recognize the gifts and talents of women they have to be equal partners in offering leadership in the life of the church, also that their voice is heard. They come at life differently through their own experience and enrich the discussion. I’ve always felt that way. Of course, I’ve learned well, because I have five sisters who have taught me that. ED O’KEEFE: And I’ve got two so I know what you mean there, but you say there women should be equal partners, but the issue of women ever serving as deacons or priests, of course, is one that even Pope Leo disagrees with. Is this a settled issue, that they will never be that, but that he perhaps continues the elevation of women in other ******** leadership positions? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, yes, because I think that what the question comes down to is, how do we give a place in the life of the Church, especially in leadership, and also to-to have the wisdom of women brought forward in-in the life of the Church. Pope Francis has done that, and making, for instance, the governor of ******** City, for the first time a woman, a woman who is a head of a major dicastery for religious, for men and women. And so he has looked for ways in which the very gifts and talents of women can be put to the service of the life of the Church. And I think also he was very much- Pope Francis was very much aware of the fact that we don’t necessarily have to join together Holy Orders and authority and power in the life of the Church, there is room for women to exercise authority in the life of the Church, and he’s opened the door. And I am very sure that Pope Leo XIV will do the same. ED O’KEEFE: There’s been some examination of his views on Pope Francis’ call a few years ago to allow the blessing of same-sex unions to some extent, not full marriage recognition, but a blessing of the existence of them, or that people are in them. But when he was in his old position overseeing bishops, he essentially suggested, if I’m reading it right, that one size may not fit all, and that every country or region may need to figure out how exactly to address that issue for itself, given that, for example, in Africa, homosexuality is treated far differently than it is in other parts of the world. Is- is that where this issue is still headed, do you believe? CARDINAL CUPICH: Well, I think that, just to be clear, what the documents of the Church under Pope Francis said was that individuals can receive a blessing no matter what their status in life is, because it was an opportunity for them to ask for God’s grace in their life. And so that- that involves people in- in very different situations in terms of their marriage, whether that their marriage is in the church or not, same-sex individuals, people also who are in polygamous unions, which is- is very present in different parts of the world. So it was about how God’s grace is being asked for from the church by an individual who would like to have that opportunity for the help of God, to take the journey of life forward for each one of them. That’s really what it was about. And it’s going to have to be, it’s going to have to be played out in different ways depending on the culture of people. 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Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger. Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger. “I’m going to walk my daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.” Eric told me this without hesitation, even though he had just been diagnosed with colon ******* that had spread to his liver at age 35. As his oncologist, I looked at him with empathy, even though I was not confident he would live to see that day. At the time, his disease was considered incurable. However, a new study had just been published suggesting that patients like Eric might be cured through aggressive surgery and chemotherapy. I presented his case at my hospital’s ******* conference. Most of my colleagues dismissed the idea, but one surgeon agreed to try. Together, we offered Eric a path forward. Twenty years later, Eric remains *******-free. He has two grown daughters and a son. No aisle to walk down yet, but he’s still here and ready. Eric’s situation is no longer an exception. Meticulous research over the years has proven what was once thought impossible: We can cure approximately 25% of patients with stage IV colon ******* that has metastasized to the liver. Chemotherapy has improved significantly, thanks to clinical trials. We even harness the immune system to treat certain kinds of colon *******. None of this happened by chance. Eric, the author’s patient, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with his wife Kristine in 2024. Courtesy of Eric Jablonski ******* treatment advances have been powered by federally funded research. Approximately 57% of global ******* research funding between 2016 and 2020 was provided by the U.S. government. Research has turned anecdotes like Eric’s into everyday occurrences, transformed death sentences into survivorship stories, and given patients access to tomorrow’s care today. Recent Trump administration cuts to university funding don’t just threaten the future of ******* care. They erode hope for every family facing a devastating diagnosis. It’s an auction of America’s future, with each university’s lifeline going once, going twice, gone. $400 million slashed from Columbia University. $790 million from Northwestern. $1 billion from Cornell. $2.2 billion from Harvard. Each successive cut grows larger, as President Donald Trump, always trying to go big, aims for the world record for destruction of medical progress. I could rattle off statistics all day long showing how federal investments in medical research have helped your family members live longer and better. Advances in screening and early detection mean we’re catching ******* earlier or preventing it altogether. As a result, fewer people are developing advanced cancers, and fewer are dying. The ******* death rate has fallen by one-third between 1991 and 2020. Childhood leukemia survival rates have soared from about 50% in the 1970s to over 90% today. We also know how to reduce risk with proven strategies, like wearing sunscreen to guard against skin ******* or quitting smoking to dramatically lower the chance of lung *******. The research system that gave patients like Eric a future is now being dismantled, just as my family and I need it most. “When I face a challenging day, my dog Dodger is right by my side,” the author writes. Courtesy of Jennifer Obel My daughter and I share a genetic condition called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), where the connective tissue that holds our bodies together stretches like an overused rubber band. It affects nearly every part of us: our joints shift painfully; our digestive tracts slow; a warm summer day overheats us. A recent study suggests that 1 in 500 people may be living with this condition, far more than once believed. Currently, there is no genetic marker for hypermobile EDS. No diagnostic blood test. No proven medication. No consensus on diagnosis or how to manage patients like us. In the absence of answers, I became my own research project. Without research to guide me, I turned to basic science, reading animal studies, piecing together theories, and treating my own body as a case study. I have tried anecdotally promising but untested treatments: stem cell injections to tighten the loose ligaments in my spine, high-dose vitamin C injections adapted from burn care, and even bodybuilder regimens of testosterone and peptides in an attempt to tighten my joints. None of this is ideal. None of this is proven. None of this is entirely safe. But when there is no roadmap, you try to navigate on your own. The author strengthens her hypermobile joints using Neurac Redcord in her home, a system of suspended slings and vibration that activates deep stabilizing muscles — ideal for managing joint instability and motor control challenges in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Courtesy of Jennifer Obel As a doctor-turned-patient, I am learning to live with the way my condition slows me down and the improvisations my body demands. Research on EDS was just gaining momentum when the current administration slashed the NIH staff and budget, and gutted billions in medical research grants headed for universities across the country. These immense cuts not only threaten progress on rare conditions like EDS, but also future breakthroughs in treating *******, heart disease, dementia and countless other conditions. Unlike with the president’s massive tariffs, there’s no bond market to sound the alarm on a risky or unwise policy decision. The consequences of withdrawing support for medical research will not be felt immediately. They will come quietly — missed diagnoses, treatments that never arrive, lives cut short. And once those years are lost, they’re gone for good. As a parent, I can accept whatever happens to me. But I will not accept that my daughter has to face a future without progress or answers. No parent should. She deserves better. It’s not just my daughter’s future on the line. It’s the future of every family counting on science to save the people they love. The author and her husband relaxing at the shores of Lake Michigan when their daughters were toddlers. Courtesy of Jennifer Obel Dr. Jennifer Obel is a retired oncologist and a former spokesperson for the American Society of Clinical Oncology, with a research focus on quality of life in patients with metastatic *******. She led an oncology quality improvement team as part of her organization’s advance care planning initiative. Dr. Obel also served as principal investigator for several palliative care oncology studies, supported by both federal agencies and private foundations. In retirement, she remains committed to advancing her understanding of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and focuses on maintaining her well-being through exercise and self-care. Do you have a compelling personal story you’d like to see published on HuffPost? Find out what we’re looking for here and send us a pitch at *****@*****.tld. Related… Source link #Trump #Waging #Kind #War #Put #Family #Danger Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Walgreens doubles down on prescription-filling robots to cut costs, free up pharmacists amid turnaround – CNBC Walgreens doubles down on prescription-filling robots to cut costs, free up pharmacists amid turnaround – CNBC Walgreens doubles down on prescription-filling robots to cut costs, free up pharmacists amid turnaround CNBC Source link #Walgreens #doubles #prescriptionfilling #robots #cut #costs #free #pharmacists #turnaround #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Physicists Have Succeeded in Transforming Lead Into Gold… in a Fraction of a Second – Indian Defence Review Physicists Have Succeeded in Transforming Lead Into Gold… in a Fraction of a Second – Indian Defence Review Physicists Have Succeeded in Transforming Lead Into Gold… in a Fraction of a Second Indian Defence ReviewWorld’s largest atom smasher turned lead into gold — and then destroyed it in an instant Live ScienceScientists Witness Lead Literally Turn Into Gold in The Large Hadron Collider ScienceAlertLarge Hadron Collider Physicists Turn Lead into Gold—For a Fraction of a Second Scientific AmericanAlchemist’s Dream Come True: Scientists Create Gold From Lead NDTV Source link #Physicists #Succeeded #Transforming #Lead #Gold #Fraction #Indian #Defence #Review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Walgreens doubles down on prescription-filling robots to cut costs, free up pharmacists amid turnaround – CNBC Walgreens doubles down on prescription-filling robots to cut costs, free up pharmacists amid turnaround – CNBC Walgreens doubles down on prescription-filling robots to cut costs, free up pharmacists amid turnaround CNBC Source link #Walgreens #doubles #prescriptionfilling #robots #cut #costs #free #pharmacists #turnaround #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Unpacking RFK Jr.’s ‘doublespeak’ on vaccines – The Washington Post Unpacking RFK Jr.’s ‘doublespeak’ on vaccines – The Washington Post Unpacking RFK Jr.’s ‘doublespeak’ on vaccines The Washington PostRFK Jr. Spews Anti-Vax BS While Measles Cases Surge The Daily BeastHere’s Why Kennedy Says the Mumps Vaccine Doesn’t Work MedPage TodayWhy RFK Jr.’s “Do Your Own Research” Advice Is Bad For You | Opinion Newsweek‘It’s not too late to do something’: An open letter from a leading vaccine advocate to Sen. Cassidy about RFK Jr. statnews.com Source link #Unpacking #RFK #Jr.s #doublespeak #vaccines #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Unreleased RTX Titan Ada prototype showcased with 18,432 CUDA cores, 48GB VRAM, and dual 16-pin connectors Unreleased RTX Titan Ada prototype showcased with 18,432 CUDA cores, 48GB VRAM, and dual 16-pin connectors In the annals of the RTX 40 generation, the RTX Titan Ada reigned as the elusive and mysterious Bigfoot of its time. Various sources unearthed prototypes of this GPU, though Nvidia never released this beast for the mainstream. Roman ‘Der8auer’ Hartung has now managed to secure a prototype of this card, and in a new video, the overclocking expert showcased its capabilities across various games and synthetics, revealing what could have been. Never Released: Testing NVIDIAs TITAN ADA Prototype – YouTube Watch On Nvidia’s Titan-class GPUs occupied a unique space among enthusiasts, outfitted with the fastest dies and configurations of their respective generation. While being powerhouses for workstations, they also managed to beat their consumer equivalents in gaming as well. The Titan RTX, revealed in 2018, was the last of its kind and these GPUs have since been superseded by Nvidia’s 90-class GPUs: RTX 3090, RTX 4090, and RTX 5090. The prototype carries a massive quad-slot cooler design, shadowing even the RTX 4090 Founders Edition. The card’s shroud is stamped with the “Titan” designation. Der8auer defines it as “The biggest GPU I’ve ever held in my hand.” Internally, the PCB has been mounted vertically to the side, as reflected by the I/O ports at the rear. Specifications-wise, we’re looking at a fully-enabled AD102 chip with all 144 Streaming Multiprocessors functional, equating to 18,432 CUDA cores, 12.5% more than the RTX 4090. This is complemented by 48GB of G6X memory, achieved by placing 24x 16Gb modules in clamshell mode. We’ve already seen images of this GPU’s PCB previously. Der8auer says this GPU has a 450W TGP, despite the dual 12V-2×6 design, and that’s probably a limitation of the vBIOS used. The driver used dates back to 2023, but the YouTuber didn’t provide further details, likely to protect their sources. Image 1 of 7 (Image credit: Der8auer) (Image credit: Der8auer) (Image credit: Der8auer) (Image credit: Der8auer) (Image credit: Der8auer) (Image credit: Der8auer) (Image credit: Der8auer) In 3DMark Time Spy Extreme, the RTX Titan Ada beats the RTX 4090 by 15% (139.3 vs 121.3), while consuming 14% (443W vs 388W) more power. Meanwhile, the RTX 5090 is 11% faster than the RTX Titan Ada, but consumes 21% more power. Near-linear scaling at this power draw is quite impressive for the Titan Ada. This suggests the GPU still has some performance headroom available and might be able to match the RTX 5090 in some tests if it benefitted from proper vBIOS and driver support. 3DMark Speedway was less impressive, scoring 7% faster than the RTX 4090, with the RTX 5090 ahead by 33%. Remnant 2 at 4K Max sees the Titan Ada pull ahead of the RTX 4090 by 10%, still 14% behind the RTX 5090, but that’s still a commendable result. Much of the same story repeats in Cyberpunk 2077. Other games were accompanied by crashes and weird anomalies due to the drivers. In efficiency (FPS per Watt), the Titan Ada beats both the RTX 5090 and the RTX 4090, albeit by a small margin. Overall, this was an impressive showcase for what could’ve been the fastest RTX 40 series GPU. Manufacturing costs were likely the primary reason this GPU didn’t see the light of day, as there can only be so many perfect AD102 dies (609mm2) with no defects. The RTX Titan Ada was never a practical GPU, considering the workstation-oriented RTX 6000 Ada, which used a partially disabled AD102 chip (142/144 SMs), cost between $7,000 – $10,000. Either the RTX Titan would’ve been more expensive than this, which is unlikely since the RTX Titan (Turing) launched at $2,500, or it would’ve hurt Nvidia’s workstation GPU sales. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Source link #Unreleased #RTX #Titan #Ada #prototype #showcased #CUDA #cores #48GB #VRAM #dual #16pin #connectors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Bill Ackman investing golden rule that bullish traders might be forgetting about right now A Bill Ackman investing golden rule that bullish traders might be forgetting about right now This is The Takeaway from today’s Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: I know you are feeling fabulous going into the weekend. The warm summer weather is starting to take hold. There is a new *** trade deal, though 10% tariffs will remain in place on most goods from our British friends. Various Trump administration figures are doing the media rounds to talk up a potential China trade deal soon. Though similar to the *** transaction, tariffs will likely still be in effect. Trump floated a rate of 80%, down from 145%, on social media. And your portfolio is looking much better compared to the week after “Liberation Day.” You also have hope the good vibes will continue — am I right? Against this backdrop, I want to highlight two things about investing I was reminded of at the Milken conference this past week. Let them be a sanity check on the bullishness you are feeling at the moment, which to me is a little too much given the uncertain environment and the facts corporate America is bringing to the table this earnings season. The first comes from billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman of Pershing Square fame. Ackman offered this up (video above) when I asked him about tariffs impacting the businesses he owns a piece of, such as Nike (NKE) and Chipotle (CMG): “So we care about the value of a business. The value of a business is the present value of the future cash flows. What’s going on now certainly could be disruptive in the short term. I don’t think it’s likely to have permanent effects.” I think you can read this from Ackman in a few different ways. Yours truly talks with Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman (right) about Trump’s trade war, the outlook for stocks and a new $900 million investment in real estate play Howard Hughes at the Milken conference this week. · Yahoo Finance Most of you will likely view it favorably, as it implies future cash flows of companies will be just fine even if tariffs stay in place. I, however, believe Ackman is signaling investors may be too optimistic in the short term, given how disruptive to profits and cash flows tariffs could be. Read more: What Trump’s tariffs mean for the economy and your wallet Keep in mind, we are getting zero indication that tariffs will be completely removed on countries, just that they may be lowered. That means more unplanned costs for a business to contend with. The next investing reminder comes from Nuveen chief investment officer Saira Malik, who oversees $1 trillion at the giant asset manager: “I think confusion is probably a word to describe it [the investing backdrop],” Malik said. “Investors want clarity here, and that would be helpful. You can do calculations if you know where the tariffs are going to end up. So, as an example, our calculations show that if tariffs were at about 10% for the rest of the world, it would hit GDP by 1.5%. You just skirt a recession there.” Story Continues But stocks are not out of the woods. “Earnings have been strong, but the outlooks are very murky,” she said. “Marriott just reported, and yet again, pointing to lower revenue per available room going forward. The consumer is at risk here. And then Treasury yields are something to watch. The 10-year Treasury yield back up again over the last few days at 4.3% is telling you the bond market is worried.” Malik’s comments are a reminder of the macro facts that investors have raced to forget about in the past month. As April economic data begins to arrive shortly, reflecting the month’s tariff onslaught, investors will be reminded of what they are dealing with. And it may not jibe too well with the post “Liberation Day” rally. But, hey, maybe I am all wrong here! Ditto the really smart investing people I mentioned in this missive! I am curious, though, about what stocks, ETFs, etc., you are buying right now and why. What is the single biggest factor in you hitting the buy button, knowing full well profit-busting tariffs remain in place? Drop me a line @BrianSozzi on X. Read more about what business leaders and top political figures are saying at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference: Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance’s Executive Editor. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tips on stories? Email *****@*****.tld. Click here for the latest stock market news and in-depth analysis, including events that move stocks Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance Source link #Bill #Ackman #investing #golden #rule #bullish #traders #forgetting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Harvard experts claim that Earth-like planets are more common in other galaxies. – Farmingdale Observer Harvard experts claim that Earth-like planets are more common in other galaxies. – Farmingdale Observer Harvard experts claim that Earth-like planets are more common in other galaxies. Farmingdale Observer Source link #Harvard #experts #claim #Earthlike #planets #common #galaxies #Farmingdale #Observer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Razer Iskur V2 Gaming Chair Review: Attractive, well-built, with glorious lumbar support Razer Iskur V2 Gaming Chair Review: Attractive, well-built, with glorious lumbar support Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The market is wide open when it comes to gaming chairs. You could splurge on something like the bucket-style Thermaltake Argent E700 or the task-chair-turned-gaming-chair Herman Miller X Logitech G Embody, or go with a budget-minded option like the Boulies Master. Razer’s Iskur V2 sits somewhere in between, with a $649 price tag. That’s still a tall ask for a gaming chair, but it’s money well spent for something that your rear end will sit on for hours at a time. The Iskur V2 makes a good first impression with its racing chair-inspired design, green accents, and a wide array of adjustments. From the lockable 4D armrests to the multi-way lumbar adjustment to the removable headrest pillow, the Iskur V2 has a lot going for it among the best gaming chairs. Razer Iskur V2 Specifications Swipe to scroll horizontally Upholstery Eco Sustainable EPU Leather Total Height (with base) 50.7 to 54.7 inches / 129 to 139 cm Floor to Seat Height 17.1 to 21 inches / 43.5 to 53.5 cm Armrest Adjustments 4D Recline Backrest adjustability 90 – 152 degrees Backrest Length (not including headrest) 33.6 inches / 85.5 cm Backrest Width (Shoulder Level) 20.1 inches / 51 cm Seating Area Width (total) 20.8 inches / 53 cm Seating Area Depth 15.7 inches / 40 cm Armrest Width 4.12 inches / 26.7 cm Armrest Depth 10.5 inches / 10.5 cm Armrest Height (from floor) 25 to 33,9 inches / 63.5 to 86.1 cm Castors 1.96 inches / 5 cm PU Max Recommended Weight 300 lbs / 136 kg Weight 72.75 lbs / 32.9 kg Warranty 3 years MSRP / Price at Time of Review $649 Release Date Available Now Today’s best Razer Iskur V2 deals Razer Iskur V2 Design Razer Iskur V2 at Amazon for $617.99 If you’re familiar with Razer’s computing products and accessories, the aesthetic of the Iskur V2 should come as no surprise. Our review unit was finished in ****** “ePU” synthetic leather with green accent stitching. The stitching is most prominent along the backrest bolsters and seat base bolsters, and there’s also a green Razer logo on the seatback. If the green accents are a bit too “ornate” for you, Razer also offers the Iskur V2 in ****** or gray without contrast stitching. The chair has a familiar gaming/racing style, which I find appealing. I’m a car nut at heart, and the Iskur reminds me of racing bolsters that you might find in 1990s JDM sports cars. Even with the green accents, the Iskur wouldn’t look out of place in an office setting. This would be especially true for the solid ****** and gray versions. Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Synthetic leather is a more eco-friendly alternative to leather, and it looks as though it should have good wear characteristics for extended gaming sessions. One downside I noticed is that there are no perforations/ventilation for the seat, so my legs stuck to the bottom cushion when wearing shorts. It’s starting to creep into the high 80s and low 90s in North Carolina, and the heat combined with my adrenaline pumping from gaming sessions isn’t a good combination. I don’t have any such ventilation problems with my personal gaming chair, which has a taut, mesh fabric on the seat base and backrest. With that said, the synthetic leather makes it easy to clean up in case you have a food or drink accident on the chair. This is bound to happen for gamers at some point, and the Iskur V2 can be quickly wiped down with a wet cloth. Dealing with drinks and food mishaps with fabric is often more of a hassle; just trying removing barbeque sauce (and the smell) from a gaming chair with fabric surfaces. Image 1 of 9 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Razer includes a headrest pillow with the Iskur V2 – which also has a green Razer logo — but it doesn’t solidly attach to the seatback. Instead, there’s an adjustable loop that fastens with a plastic quick-release buckle that allows for a friction fit. Depending on how you adjust the strap, you can raise or lower its position on the seatback. Although I attached the headrest pillow, I didn’t end up using it daily. It would be nice if there was a more semi-permanent attachment point for the headrest pillow, because I could see it slipping out of your preferred position if you are inclined to use it frequently. All the knobs, levers, and buttons on the Iskur V2 have a high-quality feel. I especially liked the knurled adjustment knobs on either side of the chair. The right knob moves the lumbar support in or out, while the left knob adjusts the lumbar support up or down. Once fully assembled, the Iskur V2 is sturdy and creek-free. I’ve previously encountered gaming chairs that are very “talkative” when reclining or leaning on the armrests. The Iskur V2, on the other hand, is tight as a drum, letting out nary a peep even when going to full recline. The only noises that emanate from the chair are the satisfying clicks from turning the lumbar dials or adjusting the armrests. Assembling the Razer Iskur V2 The Iskur V2 arrived on my porch in a massive box that weighed over 80 pounds. I managed to “walk” it into the house by flipping it end over end, then scratched my head as to how I would manage to transport the box upstairs by myself (my stairs leading to the second floor also have a 90-degree turn, making the ascent even more tricky). Given how cumbersome (35 x 28 x 15 inches) and heavy the box was, I opted to open it up and carry the large components upstairs, piece by piece. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The Razer Iskur V2 parts list includes: Backrest and seat base (left and right arms pre-attached) Headrest pillow Left and right armrest Casters 5x Gas lift, tilt mechanism Allen wrench, screws, and plastic covers When I opened the box, I was surprised to see a pair of work gloves in a bag taped to the inner flap, which is a nice touch from Razer. The bottom cushion, seatback, and head cushion were wrapped in plastic to protect them during shipping. The other major components, like the base, were wrapped in flexible foam, with foam inserts interspersed for added protection. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Razer included a multitool to assemble the Iskur V2, and the whole process took no longer than ten minutes. I first had to affix the wheels to the heavy metal base, then insert the gas lift. The next step was to remove four screws from the seat base with the included Allen wrench tool, then attach the metal base for the seat and reinsert the four screws. Next, you’ll need to affix the entire seat base to the gas lift, then fasten the seatback to the backrest with four Allen screws. The next step is to install a plastic cover plate on either side of the chair and a small round plastic plug to hide the ****** that holds the cover plates. The final step was to strap the head pillow to the seatback. Razer Iskur V2 Comfort and Adjustments The Iskur V2 comes with a bevy of adjustments to fit a wide range of body types. For starters, Razer goes all-in on comfort by using dual-density foam cushions for the seat base and the backrest. I must say, my butt felt immediately at home as soon as I sunk down into the chair. One feature I only used once is the ability for the chair to recline back to a maximum of 152 degrees. That’s not quite the 180-degree maximum recline of the Cooler Master Caliber X2, but it was extreme enough to leave me feeling a bit unsettled. Even though I know that the chair can support my weight at full recline, I couldn’t quite shake the feeling that I might embarrassingly topple completely backward and spark an unforced injury on my middle-aged body. So, I was one-and-done with the 152-degree recline. The chair supports height adjustment (floor-to-seat height ranges from 435 to 535 mm), which is controlled using the right stalk that juts out from the seat base. As is common in today’s gaming chairs, the Iskur V2 features 4D armrests, which are highly adjustable. I found the perfect height and horizontal position to accommodate my arms while seated at my desk. The armrests can also pivot up to 25 degrees in or out, but I found them most comfortable pointed straight ahead. The lumbar is fully adjustable and marks one of the most significant changes from the first-generation Iskur. The previous chair featured a lumbar pad that was only adjustable for depth, while the Iskur V2’s is adjustable in three planes. It can be adjusted horizontally, vertically, or in what’s called a “cross-plane path.” This means the entire lumbar pad can swivel left or right. The left and right movement is beneficial for people with unorthodox sitting styles (i.e., me — I like to sit with my legs crossed in the chair), or for people constantly looking at extreme right or left viewpoints with multi-monitor setups or the best ultrawide gaming monitors. The swivel ensures the lumbar follows your body movements, maintaining pressure points for maximum comfort. Razer says the Iskur V2 can comfortably support people weighing up to 300 pounds. I weigh roughly half of that maximum, and could easily find a comfortable seating position after about 10 minutes of tinkering with the controls. Whether I sat with my feet on the floor or with my legs crossed, my comfort levels were high. The adjustable lumbar was also much appreciated, as my primary monitor for work is a 49-inch ultrawide. I sit at the mid-point of the monitor and spend a lot of time moving my viewpoint from left to right during the day as I multitask throughout the day across macOS and Windows machines via my monitor’s built-in KVM switch. My primary complaint about the chair relates to seat space/depth. Although Razer says that it has improved the amount of seat space compared to the original Iskur, I still felt that it was a little lacking in thigh support — even though I’m not overly tall at 5’ 10”. My “daily driver” gaming chair has a seat depth of 500mm compared to the Iskur V2’s 450mm, and this was immediately noticeable when sitting with my feet on the floor. The Iskur V2 includes a removable headrest pillow, but I don’t typically rest my head all the way back on the seatback when I’m gaming or performing everyday work tasks. So, while I attached the headrest pillow when I first set up the chair, my head only touched it once, when I tested the 152-degree recline. Bottom Line The Razer Iskur V2 is an excellent gaming chair, offering plenty of adjustability, somewhat restrained styling, and high-quality construction. The 4D armrests should allow even the most discerning gamers to find a comfortable position, and the highly adjustable lumbar support should do wonders to keep your back from screaming out in pain after an hours-long gaming session (although you may be screaming into your headphones for another reason). However, the Iskur V2 isn’t perfect. The pleather seating surfaces caused my back and legs to sweat after gaming for a few hours. In addition, the relatively short seat cushion resulted in less-than-ideal thigh support. There’s also the issue of price. The Iskur V2 retails for $649, although Amazon currently offers the chair for under $620. That’s a lot of change for a gaming chair, but the trick lumbar adjustments might be worth it for people with back problems and/or who have an unorthodox way of sitting in their gaming chairs. The chair is also well-built and looks good sitting in your gaming lair. However, if the price is too high for you, consider something like the Cooler Master Caliber X2, which has a street price of under $300. Razer Iskur V2: Price Comparison Source link #Razer #Iskur #Gaming #Chair #Review #Attractive #wellbuilt #glorious #lumbar #support Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Long queues at Stansted Airport as ‘IT issue’ causes delays Long queues at Stansted Airport as ‘IT issue’ causes delays Queues of passengers stretched outside an airport’s terminal early on Sunday as an “IT issue” caused delays. A post on X by London Stansted Airport at 06:20 BST said: “Due to an ongoing IT issue, a number of airport systems have been affected, including check-in, baggage and security. “The issue has now been resolved but some arrivals and departures may be subject to delays,” it continued. One passenger, who did not wish to be named, said she had been stuck in queues at the terminal for hours and had missed her flight. She said she arrived at the Essex airport at 04:45 and passengers were queuing “out the door”. “I spoke to one woman who had already been standing for an hour and we were getting nowhere near the entrance,” she said. “The ****** for security was out the door and around the corner.” The woman, from Chelmsford, said after more than two hours she left, as her flight to Greece was boarding and she was told it was taking off without the rest of the passengers. In its post, the airport added: “Engineers are working hard to fully restore all systems as soon as possible.” It updated the post at 08:00 to say some flights may still be subject to delays. The airport apologised to passengers and advised them to stay in touch with their airlines. Source link #Long #queues #Stansted #Airport #issue #delays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Transcript: United CEO Scott Kirby on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 11, 2025 Transcript: United CEO Scott Kirby on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 11, 2025 The following is the transcript of an interview with United CEO Scott Kirby that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 11, 2025. ED O’KEEFE: We’re joined now by Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines. Mr. Kirby, thank you for joining us twice in two weeks now– SCOTT KIRBY: Thanks for having me. ED O’KEEFE: Twice in two weeks now, air traffic controllers at Newark International lost radar, and were unable to see, hear, or even talk to some planes, and there are air traffic controllers right now on leave because of the stress of these experiences. Is it safe to be flying in and out of Newark International right now? : It absolutely is safe at Newark and in the entire country. And the reason is, when these kinds of outages happen, we train for them. We have backup procedures. We have backups to backups to backups to keep the sky safe, which is always the number one priority, and in situations like this, when the radar outage happened at Newark. What happens is the pilots look for alternative frequencies. They go to alternative centers with alternative radars, and they also have a system in the airplane where they can see its equivalent of radar, they can see their position in the air, in the sky, and all the other aircraft around them. But, what we do is slow the whole system down, which is disruptive to customers, but it’s entirely safe. And so in this case, 82 aircraft went into holding patterns, much like you would go into a holding pattern when there is weather and because we’re slowing the whole system down, even though the radar came back within 90 seconds, we diverted 42 aircraft to other cities around the Northeast, and what that did is cut the arrival rate in half at the airport, maintain an even higher margin of safety until the whole system can come back up to normal. So it’s absolutely 100 percent safe, but it is disruptive to customers, and that’s why I’m so glad of the actions that the FAA has taken to both in the short-term reduce the strains on customers, but in the long-term, really give us the world class air traffic control system that this country deserves. ED O’KEEFE: And I want to get into the FAA in a moment, but let’s keep focused on United for a second, because Newark is your biggest global gateway on the east coast. Given the problems there and the need, as you’ve described them, to slow things down, what other adjustments are you making to operations, and especially with the travel season picking up into the summer, how is that potentially affecting the schedule? : Well, at United, our number one priority is safety, but number two is our customers, and in this case, what we’ve done is we’ve proactively reduced flights out of the schedule. The FAA is working with other airlines to do the same so that we can have the number of flights scheduled at the airport that the airport can accommodate. And because we’ve done that, actually the on time arrival, you know, the first day after we did that, the on time arrivals for the remaining flights were 83 percent with only a single cancellation. And so pruning the number of flights just creates more space at the airport, allows the airport to operate effectively. There’s also runway construction going on that will be over June 15. That’s going to double the capacity of the airport when that happens, but in the short-term, we’ve already taken more steps at United to prune the schedule. We don’t like to have to pull flights out of the schedule, but we’ve done that because it’s the right thing to do for customers. ED O’KEEFE : Well, if you’re pruning the schedule, then that means less supply with increasing demand going into the summer. Doesn’t that potentially mean the cost of a ticket is going to go up? : My guess is, if you look at the ticket prices flying out of Newark right now, that, in fact, is not what is happening. There’s less demand because there’s concerns about safety and- and so what we’ve also done is put ******* airplanes on the route. So put a larger airplane, have fewer flights, but with ******* airplanes to maintain the number of seats that we have flying in and out of Newark and air travel remains a pretty strong bargain across the country and around the globe. And demand is- is strong and and and we look forward to carrying, you know, several 100,000 customers a day, every day this summer. ED O’KEEFE: There’s the cost potentially to the customer. How about the financial impact on United? : Well, there will be a financial impact on United, but our number one priority is safety. We aren’t even thinking or talking about that. It’s making sure that we do everything, that all those backup procedures work correctly, and that we take the hit of pulling some flights out of the system and readjusting our schedule so that it is not disruptive to customers. We’re also working with the FAA to get to the world class system that we deserve. But you know, the financial issues are not even on the priority list for us, it’s about safety and customers. ED O’KEEFE: Well, and there is the broader issue of the ******* picture of air travel, and you just acknowledge that demand is down in part because people are concerned about safety, with all the issues that have happened so far this year. But you’ve also got economic turmoil, prompted by tariffs. There’s lingering concerns about inflation, and you’ve said you can’t predict how customers are going to be spending their money going forward. So I mean, what is the potential negative impact on the travel industry through the rest of the year? : You know, the travel industry and United Airlines in particular, demand has been resilient. You know, we saw a hit to demand, beginning in February, demand declined from what we were expecting it to be. But it stabilized into March and- and April and and actually has gotten a little bit better in May and so, you know, everything I can see- we’re a pretty good real time indicator of the economy at United Airlines. And everything I can see is the consumer is cautious, but still in pretty good shape. ED O’KEEFE: You know, you talk about this world class air traffic control system we have. You can control the aircraft. You can control the quality of the pilot you put on that aircraft to fly it. You can control the schedule, but you do not control who’s in the tower and how many people are in the tower, and how many people are showing up for work in the tower right now. So you say it’s a world class air traffic control system. How can you assure passengers of that, given all the issues we’ve seen, especially this year, with the FAA? : Well, we need to upgrade the system to actually make it world class. But air traffic controllers are the best in the world, incredible professionals, and they keep this guy safe. And what happens when they’re short staffed or there’s a technology issue, they slow the airspace down. Essentially, what they do is put more miles between airplanes. That gives them the ability to manage and handle it. It leads to customer impacts. We have to delay or cancel flights because there are more flights scheduled than can arrive, but it keeps the system safe, and that’s absolutely what they should do. And so the whole system is designed. Everything for aviation, whether it’s the FAA, United Airlines or any of our competitor airlines, is all based on safety number one, without ever compromising or taking any margin away from that safety. All the backup procedures are built and trained extensively. Our pilots go to simulators every nine months, no matter how senior they are, no matter how much experience, to practice these kinds of situations in a real simulator, so that when they- if they experience it in the skies, they’ve seen it before, the training just kicks in, just like it did here at Newark. We go straight into the holding patterns. We go through all the backup procedures. It does slow the airline down. It slows the customers down, but it’s always safe. ED O’KEEFE: You know, you’ve done a very good job of laying out how concerned and how focused you guys are on safety, but you know, there are still people out there who are genuinely just afraid to fly, especially given the incident here in Washington, the plane that flipped over on a runway up in Toronto, all the near misses or the clipped wings. What do you say to that person who thinks, okay, you say things are safe, but I see all these other issues going on. Why should I get on an airplane? : Yeah. You know, I understand where they’re coming from. Read the same headlines that they do. But it is- it’s the safest industry by far in the world. It’s the safest way to travel, by far. The United States is the leader in safety of everyone around the globe. And I know that, I’m in it, and I know it. I understand how people feel and empathize with that, but I know that it’s safe because I’ve spent my whole career. I know all the people in aviation, whether they work at United Airlines, other airlines, at the FAA. Safety is number one, and it is in the core DNA of everyone. And I fly all the time. My family flies all the time, and I know that we are safe and- and we do that. And I’ll be flying into Newark later this week. ED O’KEEFE: We have seen reports in recent days, speaking of the FAA that they’re going to get together with you and other airlines that fly into Newark to talk about voluntarily having you reduce the number of flights that go into that airport as this gets sorted out. Is that indeed the plan, and do you expect your competitor airlines to go along with it? : That is the plan. We’ve already started that process at United, it is the largest airline there. I do think everyone will do it. The Secretary of Transportation deserves immense credit, and the FAA for doing it. It’s not an easy step to take, but it is the right step for customers. And again, if they didn’t do that, there’d be delays and cancellations, the margin of safety would be the same, but the- the airport would just have more delays and cancellations and issues for customers. But because they’re doing that, we’re already back to operating a reliable airline for all airlines at Newark, and this will just ensure that we do it and get through the summer and have time to make sure that that we get back to full- that we get back to full capacity, we have everything done to make sure that the FAA can run effectively before we schedule all those flights. ED O’KEEFE: And how long do you expect this voluntary reduction to go on? Or how long would be too long? : Well, the- at Newark, there’s a runway- there’s- one of the two parallel runways is out until June 15. And so, there’s a- there’s a section that’s going to go through June 15. I think there’s another one that probably goes through the rest of the summer. It’ll go back up- flights will go back up, because the- you know, the second runway will come back, but the reductions will probably go through the summer. I think we’ll all take time to evaluate how the- the move of the- of the controller workforce to Philadelphia, and how the technology is working. And I think we’ll- all the airlines will work with the FAA and look to the FAA for leadership about what they think they can support effectively. And really, this is about the FAA telling airlines: here’s how many operations per hour we think we can support. And then use- the FAA, using their legal authority, to kind of push airlines to operate no more than that number of operations per hour. But always done with safety at the top, regardless of the number of flights that get scheduled. ED O’KEEFE: You’re the biggest deal in Newark. You also have big hubs, of course, in Houston, Denver, San Francisco. You run regional jets across the country. Are you concerned that what you’re seeing in Newark could end up happening at any of those other major airports, or even smaller ones that feed regions of the country? : Well, I’m concerned that we have delays for customers because of the technology and short staffing at the FAA, and that puts immense strain on the controllers, they have- they work overtime. They do an amazing job. They’re very professional about it. So I am concerned about that. I’m not concerned about safety at Newark or anywhere else, because, again, what happens when these issues occur, they do occur sometimes at other places, is that we have those fallback procedures. We fall back on those procedures. We slow the airspace down. We have fewer flights, but we keep everything safe, and we get the airplane safely on the ground, and safety is number one, and so I’m not worried about safety. I am worried about customer delays and impacts. ED O’KEEFE: You know, we- we’ve seen the transportation secretary in recent days call for tens of billions of dollars to be spent at least over the next three to four years to begin that equipment upgrade and retraining of air traffic controllers. He can’t put a number on it. The House, at least, has put about 12.5 billion to start. But everyone seems to acknowledge it’s going to be a lot more than that. Is that sufficient? And don’t you need help now, as opposed to three to four years from now? : Well, I think this is the most optimistic I’ve been in my entire career about finally getting the FAA fixed. I mean, I and others in the aviation industry have been working on this for decades, and I think we’re finally- we’ve turned the corner, and we have the commitment. It’s bipartisan. It’s bicameral. It’s, you know, Senate, House, administration, Secretary Duffy, across the board, a commitment to getting this fixed. We know how to do it. We just need the will to actually follow through and get it done. And so, I do think that we’re going to get it done this time. I think it’s going to be way better for the traveling public. It’s gonna- it’s safe today. It’s going to stay safe, but it will be much more efficient. There will be fewer delays. The airspace will be better managed than it is today when we get them on modern technology and we get the air traffic control system back to full staffing. That’s a huge issue, even with this technology, is to give the controllers full staffing that they deserve. ED O’KEEFE: What makes you more optimistic that it’s going to get done now? This has been something they’ve been talking about since the Bush administration at the beginning of the century, and they haven’t been able to get it done. And every few years, someone comes up with a plan, and you guys and everyone in Congress go, oh, it’s great, it’s bipartisan, it’s got everything we need, and it goes nowhere. So why on earth is it more likely to happen this time? : There’s two things that make it different today than in the past. One, they’ve asked for all of the funding up front. In the past, it’s always been a year at a time. And when you do things a year at a time, especially in government, like- it just stops and starts and stops and starts. You can’t do these big projects. Like, no company would try to do big projects a year at a time. So this time, they’re going to ask for all the money up front, which lets you plan the entire project and get the entire project done. And the second thing is people. You know, we have a secretary who’s action oriented, who’s committed to getting this done, and an FAA administrator that hopefully will get approved soon, that’s almost through the process, in Brian Bedford, who’s running one of the largest airlines in the world based on number of airplanes, and built that airline mostly from scratch. So we have people at the FAA who know how to build and implement, and that’s a difference. And so the funding and the people is what gives me confidence that this time, it’s real, and we’re going to get it done. ED O’KEEFE: Now they say they’re going to give the money up front for this project, but at the same time, they’re talking about cuts to the Transportation Department and other cuts to the FAA as part of the DOGE project. Do you have any insights into how those potential cuts could affect operations of the FAA? : You know, I think Secretary Duffy probably is the- the leading, gold star for how to manage through the DOGE process, which is, they put- they called it caution tape, around all the safety, controller, all the critical functions. And- and DOGE went and looked, and- and I think they took 400- about 400 jobs out of over 100,000 jobs. Back office kinds of jobs, the kind of things that at any company that anybody works at are routine, I think, and so at least at the Department of Transportation, I think they’ve done a very effective job of protecting that core safety operational workforce and putting the caution tape around them and really focusing how do we make the back office more efficient, as opposed to taking resources out of the front line. In fact, they’re doing the opposite. You’re doubling down on the controller workforce. That’s one of the big challenges, is the controller workforce is about 30% short, and getting back to full staffing in the controller workforce is something that Secretary Duffy and the entire FAA are committed to doing. ED O’KEEFE: But– okay, so you’re telling us, then, the secretary has assured you there will be DOGE cuts, of course, but none of them will affect safety at the FAA or anything safety related at DOT? : He has absolutely assured me of that, and it’s not just the secretary. The people at the working level at the FAA have told our teams that as well. It’s really across the board. And this goes to the whole safety point for aviation. It’s so in the DNA of everyone that’s affiliated with it that nobody would ever even think to compromise on safety. And that’s- that’s not happening on a day to day basis at Newark. It’s not happening anywhere in the airspace, and it’s not going to happen with any kind of cuts that happen at the DOT or the FAA. ED O’KEEFE: I want to ask you a sort of simple question that probably has a very long technical answer, but I think you’ll appreciate it, because– it’s indisputable, yes, this is the most- the safest aviation system in the world. But one of the big challenges facing your industry right now is that it takes so long to recruit and train air traffic controllers. I imagine there are people watching right now, thinking, ‘Okay, I get that. They have a very important job. People’s lives hang in the balance.’ But why does it take so long to train them? Is there any way to speed that up so that these controllers get in the seats faster? : You know, I don’t think it’s as much about speeding it up as it is opening more avenues for them to train. And so, right now, all the controllers have to go through a single facility in Oklahoma City, where they can only induct 1,800 controllers per year at the start. And the washout rate is pretty high, because, appropriately, the standards are so high. There’s a mandatory retirement age at age 56 for controllers. And so last year we had, net-new, we’ve brought 1800 in through that- that front door, but we only had 30 net-new controllers, after retirements and washouts of people. And we’re 3,000 controllers short. So it would take a century to fix it if we keep on that path. But we shouldn’t cut the- try to speed it up or cut the training. It’s highly technical. It’s the kind of job- it’s high stress. You need to have a lot of practice to do it and do it well. In fact, what happens is, not only do you go through that training academy, when you go out on the job, you spend the first, depending on the facility and how complicated it is, up to several years with essentially on the job training, where you have somebody standing behind you full time watching what you’re doing until you have the experience. And that’s the way it should be. We need more avenues to get people in the front door, but we should not at all, and we won’t ever at all, compromise those standards and all the hours they have to put in before they are fully certified and allowed on the scopes on their own. ED O’KEEFE: Yeah. Well, we’ve walked through a lot of the challenges facing your industry, and I am grateful for it. I’m just curious, given the safety issues and what it could do to summer demand, given the economic volatility we talked about, given the reported partnership you’re working on with JetBlue, do you anticipate a year from now that we may have at least one fewer American airline? : I have no idea, you know, but- but I think the industry is actually doing- managing through, you know, tough times pretty well. You know, at United Airlines in particular, we- you know, look at this year with all the challenges that have happened. And you know, think we have a reasonable chance at actually growing our earnings year over year, you know, and being financially similar to where we were last year, even with all those challenges. And I really think it speaks to how- certainly here at United Airlines, we have restructured the airline with a focus on customers and brand loyal customers, and even the challenges that happen here in Newark when our north star is safety followed by what’s the right thing to do for customers, even if it costs you money in the short term, that north star puts us on a very solid financial footing for the long term at United because our customers know they can count on us to be safe and to do everything that’s possible to keep them running a reliable on a reliable airline. ED O’KEEFE: Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, thank you for taking the questions. We’ll talk to you soon. : Thanks, Ed. Face The Nation Transcripts More More Source link #Transcript #United #CEO #Scott #Kirby #Face #Nation #Margaret #Brennan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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