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Karachi residents welcome ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan Karachi residents welcome ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan The deal follows weeks of clashes, missile and drone strikes across their borders that were triggered by a gun massacre of tourists last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge. Dozens of civilians have been killed on both sides. (AP video by Muhammad Farooq) Source link #Karachi #residents #ceasefire #deal #India #Pakistan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Dark Ages a Prequel or Sequel? The Slayer Timeline, Explained The Dark Ages a Prequel or Sequel? The Slayer Timeline, Explained The Doom franchise is legendary for its crazy gameplay that lets us experience some of the most violent alien slaying in the gaming industry. But aside from just that, the lore of the franchise has also been pretty badass, and Doom: The Dark Ages is going to expand on a lot when it comes out on May 15. Ahead of the game’s release, one of the biggest questions seems to be where this new chapter fits into the Doom timeline. Is it a continuation of Doom Eternal, or a prequel? According to id Software and several previews, The Dark Ages is a full-blown prequel where we’ll see exactly how the Slayer becomes the character we saw in Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. Is Doom: The Dark Ages a Prequel or Sequel? Despite some initial confusion, Doom: The Dark Ages is officially a prequel to both Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. This new title in the franchise explores the earlier years of the Doom Slayer, specifically his time among the Night Sentinels on Argent D’Nur. Chronologically, it takes place before Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. So in terms of story, we’re going to see the early life of the Doom Slayer. This is when the Slayer goes from being a mere mortal warrior to the nearly god level character that we’ve come to know him as. This backstory has been teased in other games, and we finally get to see it now. Where Does The Dark Ages Fit in the Doom Timeline? There’s a lot of confusion, but The Dark Ages fits perfectly. | Image Credit: id Software Chronologically, the order of events in the modern Doom timeline is: DOOM 64, The Dark Ages, DOOM (2016), and then DOOM Eternal. In Doom 64, the Slayer chooses to remain in Hell to stop future invasions, a noble sacrifice that directly leads into the events that we will experience in The Dark Ages. After seeing the reviews for DOOM: The Dark Ages, id Software has just achieved legendary status once again. I’m so ******** hyped next week #doomthedarkages #doom pic.twitter.com/EzyPxJy1vp — Deadn00b (just vibin) (@Deadn00b2) May 9, 2025 This new prequel will bridge the events from that to the classic and modern eras of Doom. Following The Dark Ages, the story moves into Doom (2016) where the Slayer wakes up on Mars after being sealed in a sarcophagus. For now, the end of the timeline as we know it is in Doom Eternal, where we see the full scope of the Slayer’s war against Hell. How Does The Dark Ages Expand the Slayer’s Origin Story? We will see the Slayer become the legend that we played as in the last game. | Image Credit: id Software Unlike the futuristic or industrial settings of previous entries, Doom: The Dark Ages takes a medieval fantasy approach. In this new chapter of the Doom Slayer’s story, we will see how the Slayer becomes a legend through brutal campaigns against the legions of Hell. We’re also going to get *******-appropriate weapons like the Shield Saw and the legendary Skull Crusher. The combat in The Dark Ages will also be heavier and grounded compared to the mobility and freedom that we had in Doom Eternal. We’re also going to get new weapons, enemies, mounts, and for the first time in the series, we’ll be able to pilot an Atlan mech to square off against towering Titan-class demons. Doom: The Dark Ages will be released on 15 May 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one. Source link #Dark #Ages #Prequel #Sequel #Slayer #Timeline #Explained Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AMD 6th Gen EPYC 9006 Venice CPUs reportedly offer up to 96 Zen 6 or 256 Zen 6c cores AMD 6th Gen EPYC 9006 Venice CPUs reportedly offer up to 96 Zen 6 or 256 Zen 6c cores Specifications for AMD’s next-generation Zen 6-based server products have surfaced at Baidu, via HXL at X. Venice, the successor to AMD’s current Turin server offerings, will reportedly pack as many as 256 cores based on the Zen 6c design, suggested with 1GB of total L3 cache, and that’s without any additional 3D cache chiplets. We must tread with caution and not treat these details as definitive, since these products are likely a year or more away from launch. AMD’s current-generation Zen 5-based server EPYC 9005 CPUs, codenamed Turin, slot into the SP5 socket, similar to EPYC 9004 (Genoa), which used Zen 4 cores, adopting a design similar to Arm’s big.LITTLE. AMD also launched these CPUs with denser Zen 4c/5c cores, with Turin Dense reaching up to 192 cores/384 threads. Similarly, AMD also offers the cost-effective SP6 socket, which currently supports AMD’s EPYC 8004 (Siena) offerings with up to 64 Zen 4c cores, also rumored to be compatible with the speculated Zen 5-based EPYC 8005 (Sorano) family. AMD is rumored to introduce new SP7 and SP8 sockets for its next-generation server offerings, succeeding SP5 and SP6, respectively. The larger SP7 platform is expected to accommodate EPYC 9006 (Venice) CPUs, which reportedly feature as many as 256 Zen 6c cores, divided across eight CCDs. This lands us at 32-core Zen 6c CCDs, which are also purported to feature 128MB of L3 cache, for 1GB of total L3 cache (128MB x 8) for a 256-core chip. SP8: up to 128 Zen 6C cores with 128MB per CCD (96 cores for Zen 6 models), 350-400wSP7: upto 256 Zen 6C cores, ~600w [Hidden Content] 10, 2025 While the top core count for standard Zen 6-based Venice CPUs on SP7 remains unknown, the leak suggests a significant update in the CCD design. Each Zen 6 CCD allegedly carries 12 cores and 48MB of L3 cache, a notable increase from the eight cores and 32MB seen since Zen 2. The lower-cost SP8 platform will allegedly support four 32-core Zen 6c CCDs for 128 cores and 512MB of total L3 cache. That’s a solid increase over Siena and likely even Sorano. Standard Zen 6 options on SP8 are projected to offer 96 cores (eight 12-core chiplets) and 384MB of L3 cache. This significant improvement in core density is likely a direct consequence of adopting TSMC’s 2nm (N2) process node. Although specifics have not been detailed, we can expect similar improvements in I/O capabilities, including more memory channels and increased PCIe lane counts. The rationale behind pursuing more cores and larger caches is evident in light of upcoming Diamond Rapids and Clearwater Forest, which are Xeon processors, anticipated to be some of Intel’s most sophisticated and advanced designs in recent history. Likewise, AMD is also expected to shift to advanced packaging options from TSMC with Zen 6, potentially employing silicon interposers (TSMC’s CoWoS-S) or silicon bridges (TSMC’s InFO_LSI or CoWoS-L) to link its CCDs and IODs. Following the typical two-year cadence between generations, we can expect the first Zen 6-based products to arrive by H2 2026. 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. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #AMD #6th #Gen #EPYC #Venice #CPUs #reportedly #offer #Zen #Zen #cores Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are you options before it all ends in 5 months – ZDNET Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are you options before it all ends in 5 months – ZDNET Can’t upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are you options before it all ends in 5 months ZDNETHow to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 – 2 free options ZDNETCan’t upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux project wants to save your old PC from the scrapheap when Windows 10 support ends TechRadarMicrosoft’s Free Windows Upgrade—Stop 60% Of Attacks On Your PC ForbesIt’s the “End of 10,” but that doesn’t mean you have to install Windows 11 Laptop Mag Source link #Can039t #upgrade #Windows #options #ends #months #ZDNET Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo explains name: AI, worker rights Pope Leo explains name: AI, worker rights Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the ********, May 8, 2025. Dylan Martinez | Reuters Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that he selected his name in part to commemorate Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers’ rights during the industrial revolution. Speaking just days after he was elected pontiff, he said that the world now faces new hurdles to workers’ rights — and humanity more broadly — due to the rise of artificial intelligence. “In our own day, the church offers everyone the treasury of its social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defense of human dignity, justice and labor,” Pope Leo said. Pope Leo’s remarks, his first meeting with all the cardinals since his election on May 8, provide one of the earliest indications of his vision for leadership and priorities as head of the Catholic Church. Read more CNBC politics coverage Pope Leo also suggested during his first meeting with cardinals since his election that he would follow the late Pope Francis’ lead on his commitment to social justice. “It has been clearly seen in the example of so many of my predecessors, and most recently by Pope Francis himself, with his example of complete dedication to service and to sober simplicity of life, his abandonment to God throughout his ministry and his serene trust at the moment of his return to the Father’s house,” he said. Francis, who was pope for 12 years, often garnered criticism from conservative cardinals who said he was watering down the Church’s doctrine on issues like LGBT Catholics and women’s leadership. Leo XIII, the partial inspiration for Pope Leo’s name, was elected in 1878. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church’s social teaching, particularly surrounding the rights of workers and the working class. Pope Leo is the first American pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Reuters contributed to this report. Source link #Pope #Leo #explains #worker #rights Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pam Bondi Spilled Epstein Secrets to Bogus ‘Nanny’ at Brunch Pam Bondi Spilled Epstein Secrets to Bogus ‘Nanny’ at Brunch Days before she announced “thousands of videos” of evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case, Attorney General Pam Bondi was secretly recorded sharing the information with a woman at a restaurant pretending to be a nanny. The woman turned out to be wearing a hidden camera for O’Keefe Media Group, the latest venture of MAGA provocateur James O’Keefe. O’Keefe shared a 15-second clip of the video Thursday showing Bondi eating brunch in a restaurant. A woman who had just approached her asks, “Do you know when the Epstein files are going to get released?” “Um, we hope soon,” Bondi answers. “The FBI has been on them.” Bondi was caught on camera discussing the secret files / O’Keefe Media Group “OK, any dates?” the woman presses as Bondi, 59, tries to ignore her and keep eating. “No, you know what it is, though? There are tens and thousands of videos and it’s all with little kids. So, they have to go through every one [of them],” Bondi says. The video doesn’t show what happened before or after those few lines of conversation. O’Keefe, the founder of Project Veritas, has been accused for years of publishing videos that are deceptively edited to misrepresent their subjects. In 2023 he was forced out of the company he founded and sued for allegedly bullying staff and misusing funds. Around the same time, he was also the subject of a criminal investigation. The Daily Beast has reached out to the Department of Justice for comment. During his segment, O’Keefe said the woman wearing the hidden camera had identified herself as a nanny, though he didn’t say how or why that came up in conversation. Bondi doesn’t have any children. But on Wednesday, nine days after O’Keefe says the recording was made, Bondi told reporters about the videos for the first time. “There are tens of thousands of videos of Epstein with children or child porn,” she said at a press conference. “There are hundreds of victims, and no one victim will ever get released. It’s just the volume, and that’s what they’re going through right now.” For months Bondi has vowed to release new, bombshell evidence in the case of Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. MAGA insiders have become fixated on the case as an example of a “deep state” cover-up that’s emblematic of widespread corruption, with many arguing the government hid parts of the investigation to protect Epstein’s powerful friends and associates. Although Trump and Epstein were friends at one time, MAGA lawmakers and influencers have called for intelligence files on the disgraced financier to be declassified. During his Senate confirmation hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to release the names of people who flew on Epstein’s plane. Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump posed together at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, 1997. / Davidoff Studios/Getty Images But so far, the Trump administration has failed to offer anything revelatory. Bondi faced a MAGA mutiny in late February and early March after releasing binders full of “new” information that turned out to be mostly documents that were already publicly available. At the time, she blamed the FBI for not being more forthcoming. In the meantime, O’Keefe has apparently taken matters into his own hands and gone digging for dirt on Epstein’s associates. MAGA influencers triumphantly left the West Wing holding binders of information about the Jeffrey Epstein case that turned out to be mostly redacted or already publicly available. / Brian Snyder / REUTERS On Wednesday, he published a secretly recorded conversation with Prince Andrew’s old friend and advisor John Bryan. The disgraced royal, whose friendship with Epstein famously engulfed the royal in scandal, was “f—ing underage girls” when he and Epstein were close, Bryan told a woman wearing a hidden camera. A day later, O’Keefe said the interest in the John Bryan story convinced him to also release the footage of Bondi. O’Keefe claims the attorney general announced the existence of the Epstein evidence tapes after his team reached out to her on May 1 revealing the hidden camera recording and asking why the American people had never been made aware of the videos. During his confirmation hearings, FBI Director Kash Patel told lawmakers he would help hunt down Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplices. / Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images “We would love the opportunity to sit down with the Attorney General to get further clarification” on her comments, O’Keefe Media Group wrote in an email. In an article on his website, O’Keefe wrote that “no formal response was provided,” without elaborating. Days later, Bondi later used almost the exact same wording during Wednesday’s press conference, the article said. “Does this show that a government apparatus is still working behind the scenes to protect powerful people involved in the scandal?” O’Keefe said during his segment revealing the secret recording. The same day, Patel thew cold water one of MAGA’s top Epstein-related conspiracy theories: the question of whether he committed suicide—as reported by the authorities—or was murdered in his cell. Asked during a Senate committee hearing how he thought Epstein had died, Patel replied, “I believe he hung himself in a cell in the Metropolitan Detention Center.” If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988. Source link #Pam #Bondi #Spilled #Epstein #Secrets #Bogus #Nanny #Brunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Expedition 33 Unlocks the Game’s True NSFW Content Expedition 33 Unlocks the Game’s True NSFW Content Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, and it’s not hard to see why. With its lush art direction, richly layered world-building, and intricate storytelling, it’s the kind of game that practically dares you to look behind every corner. Players have been tirelessly scouring its landscapes, uncovering subtle nods, hidden references, and secret interactions that Sandfall tucked away like treasures. But a few players have stumbled upon something intimate among these discoveries. Let’s just say that not all goodbyes in Expedition 33 are bittersweet glances over the water. Some characters have decided to spend their final moments in, well, more stimulating ways. Some people spend their final moments… differently In the world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the looming event known as the Gommage sees entire age groups wiped from existence year after year. As this existential threat looms, many characters flock to the harbour to gaze out at the water and reflect on their lives before fading away. It’s melancholic, poetic, and profoundly human. But not everyone is interested in quiet reflection. One NPC, charmingly and perfectly referred to as the “Life Enjoyer,” has taken a little spicier approach. Hidden behind a door, this character can be heard engaging in some intimate farewells. And here’s where things get cheeky: if players repeatedly interact with the door, precisely 33 times (a nod to the expedition number itself), they’re rewarded with a hilarious exchange of dialogue and a rare item called the Colour of Lumina. And offer you an item (the Colour of Lumina) just to get you to leave and let her get back to ‘work’. It’s a brilliantly funny moment that perfectly captures the game’s playful edge. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has secrets around every corner When life fades fast, some NPCs fade out with flair. | Image Credit: Sandfall Interactive Encounters like this are exactly why players can’t get enough of Expedition 33. It’s the kind of game where even a second or third playthrough feels fresh, with new details constantly surfacing. The world is so meticulously designed and layered with subtle hints, hidden items, and offbeat interactions that it’s nearly impossible to catch everything on your first run. The appetite for exploration has clearly resonated with the community. Since its launch, the game has sold over 2 million copies in just 12 days, cementing it as one of the breakout hits of the year. With discoveries like the Life Enjoyer encounter popping up, it’s no wonder players are eager to dive back in and see what else they might have missed. This game is a rare gem that rewards curiosity, patience, and just a dash of mischief. Whether you’re combing through lore or, apparently, eavesdropping on passionate NPCs, there’s always something waiting to be uncovered. So, next time you’re wandering the harbours of Expedition 33, maybe try knocking on a few more doors. You never know what surprises or spicy secrets await. Source link #Expedition #Unlocks #Games #TrueNSFWContent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo explains name: AI, worker rights Pope Leo explains name: AI, worker rights Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the ********, May 8, 2025. Dylan Martinez | Reuters Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that he selected his name in part to commemorate Pope Leo XIII for his commitment to social issues and workers’ rights during the industrial revolution. Speaking just days after he was elected pontiff, he said that the world now faces new hurdles to workers’ rights — and humanity more broadly — due to the rise of artificial intelligence. “In our own day, the church offers everyone the treasury of its social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defense of human dignity, justice and labor,” Pope Leo said. Pope Leo’s remarks, his first meeting with all the cardinals since his election on May 8, provide one of the earliest indications of his vision for leadership and priorities as head of the Catholic Church. Read more CNBC politics coverage Pope Leo also suggested during his first meeting with cardinals since his election that he would follow the late Pope Francis’ lead on his commitment to social justice. “It has been clearly seen in the example of so many of my predecessors, and most recently by Pope Francis himself, with his example of complete dedication to service and to sober simplicity of life, his abandonment to God throughout his ministry and his serene trust at the moment of his return to the Father’s house,” he said. Francis, who was pope for 12 years, often garnered criticism from conservative cardinals who said he was watering down the Church’s doctrine on issues like LGBT Catholics and women’s leadership. Leo XIII, the partial inspiration for Pope Leo’s name, was elected in 1878. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church’s social teaching, particularly surrounding the rights of workers and the working class. Pope Leo is the first American pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Reuters contributed to this report. Source link #Pope #Leo #explains #worker #rights Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shohei Ohtani shows rare burst of emotion after go-ahead, 3-run HR in Dodgers' win over Diamondbacks – Yahoo Sports Shohei Ohtani shows rare burst of emotion after go-ahead, 3-run HR in Dodgers' win over Diamondbacks – Yahoo Sports Shohei Ohtani shows rare burst of emotion after go-ahead, 3-run HR in Dodgers’ win over Diamondbacks Yahoo SportsOhtani’s blast caps 6-run 9th in wild Dodgers rally ESPNShohei Ohtani wrecks night for Diamondbacks with one swing in 9th inning collapse The Arizona RepublicOhtani’s homer brings final blow to wild game against D-backs | by Megan Garcia | May, 2025 Dodger InsiderLos Angeles Dodgers’ Skipper Has Incredible Comparison For Shohei Ohtani’s Greatness Sports Illustrated Source link #Shohei #Ohtani #shows #rare #burst #emotion #goahead #3run #Dodgers039 #win #Diamondbacks #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two ex-soldiers run six half marathons in six days for charity Two ex-soldiers run six half marathons in six days for charity Two former soldiers completed six half marathons in six consecutive days for charity. Alan Crowdy and Mark Miller crossed their final finish line in Colerne market place, Wiltshire, pushing their friend Andy Williams in a wheelchair, as the fundraiser had been partly in his honour. The team have run 126.6km (78.6mi) in less than a week and raised £7,500 for the Royal British Legion and the Morrello clinic, a physiotherapy centre. Mr Crowdy said: “Andy receives life-changing rehabilitation treatment from the Morrello clinic who help people with neurological injuries. So, Andy is the link between the two charities.” Mr Crowdy, chair of Colerne Branch Royal British Legion, said that turning the corner into Colerne market felt like a major achievement. “[We] heard the cheers from our friends and neighbours, it was overwhelming and Mark and I were overcome with emotion at what we have achieved,” he added. Andy Williams was injured in a car ****** seven years ago, which left him severely injured. He is now using a wheelchair and relies on the Morrello Clinic for medical support. The three men plan to celebrate their feat at a local pub later. Source link #exsoldiers #run #marathons #days #charity Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nintendo of America might turn your Switch into an expensive paperweight if you mod your console or install any “unauthorized” games, new policy warns Nintendo of America might turn your Switch into an expensive paperweight if you mod your console or install any “unauthorized” games, new policy warns When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nintendo It sounds like Nintendo is really trying to crack down on Switch modding, as a new update to Nintendo of America’s User Account Agreement says that your console may become “permanently unusable in whole or in part” if you break certain new restrictions. The new user account End User License Agreement (EULA) was sent out earlier this week, and as reported by Game File, it makes some significant changes to the second section, “license.” Before we get into it, it’s worth noting that Nintendo explains that the term “Nintendo Account Services” can refer to everything made available to you via your Nintendo Account, from games, to DLC, products, apps, services, and more – this phrase is about to come up a lot. Previously, the “license” section outlined that users are “not allowed to lease, rent, sublicense, publish, copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble all or any portion of the Nintendo Account Services without Nintendo’s written consent, or unless otherwise expressly permitted by applicable law.” With the latest changes, Nintendo removes “sublicense” from this list, and adds “offer for *****, or create derivative works of any portion of the Nintendo Account Services” to its list of forbidden actions. The additions don’t stop there, as it’s now stated that users must not “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with, or otherwise circumvent any of the functions or protections of the Nintendo Account Services, including through the use of any hardware or software that would cause the Nintendo Account Services to operate other than in accordance with its documentation and intended use.” That’s a lot of complicated terminology, but one part that really sticks out is the bit about using hardware or software that’d cause things to operate in an unintended (un-Nintended, if you will) way. Basically, modding is a no-go as far as the company is concerned, and it sounds like it’s also directly cracking down on Switch emulation, which requires users to decrypt games to, y’know, actually run them. Credit: Nintendo Topping things off, users are also prohibited from obtaining, installing, or using “unauthorized copies of Nintendo Account Services,” or exploiting them “in any manner other than to use them in accordance with the applicable documentation and intended use,” unless Nintendo personally gives you a thumbs up to do so (or law expressly permits it). So, assuming Nintendo doesn’t tell you that you’re free to grab and play any “unauthorized” pirated games, uh, assume that it really doesn’t want you to. Not that that should be a surprise. The consequences for breaking any of these rules could be severe, as the company warns that it can turn your Switch into an expensive paperweight if necessary. “You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with the foregoing restrictions, Nintendo may render the Nintendo Account Services and/or the applicable Nintendo device permanently unusable in whole or in part,” it says. If you don’t dabble in Switch modding or anything like that, then you have absolutely nothing to worry about, but it definitely sounds like the company is trying to take a stronger stance against such prohibited activities. New Nintendo of America policy asks users to give up their rights to a class-action lawsuit and call customer service instead: “Most matters can be quickly resolved in this manner.” Source link #Nintendo #America #turn #Switch #expensive #paperweight #mod #console #install #unauthorized #games #policy #warns Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tom Cruise Praises Nicole Kidman,Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer, Lauds Movie Greats Jack Nicholson And Marlon Brando – Deadline Tom Cruise Praises Nicole Kidman,Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer, Lauds Movie Greats Jack Nicholson And Marlon Brando – Deadline Tom Cruise Praises Nicole Kidman,Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer, Lauds Movie Greats Jack Nicholson And Marlon Brando DeadlineTom Cruise Calls Nicole Kidman ‘A Great Actress’ in Rare Interview Us WeeklyTom Cruise praises Nicole Kidman: ‘She’s a great actress’ Yahoo News New ZealandTom Cruise Praises Ex Nicole Kidman Amid Ana De Armas Dating Rumors TMZNicole Kidman Has Made So Many Great Movies, But I Still Think Her 26-Year-Old Psychological Thriller With Tom Cruise Is The Best Screen Rant Source link #Tom #Cruise #Praises #Nicole #KidmanPays #Tribute #Val #Kilmer #Lauds #Movie #Greats #Jack #Nicholson #Marlon #Brando #Deadline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro Listed on Oppo’s Website Ahead of Launch on May 13 OnePlus Pad 2 Pro Listed on Oppo’s Website Ahead of Launch on May 13 OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is set to launch in China next week. While the company has yet to announce any plans to launch a new high-end tablet, a new model called the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro has been listed on Oppo’s store in China. The listing reveals the RAM and storage configurations of the upcoming tablet. It will be available in two colourways in China. It could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and could be equipped with a 12,140mAh battery. OnePlus Pad 2 Pro RAM, Storage and Colourways (Expected) The listing for the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro (via GSMArena) is currently listed on Oppo’s online store in China. It will be available in four RAM and storage configurations — 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and a top-of-the-line 16GB+512GB. The upcoming OnePlus Pad 2 Pro will be available in Deep Sea Blue and Ice Silver colour options (translated from ********). The listing gives us a good look at the tablet, which bears a striking resemblance to the Oppo Pad 4 Pro, which was recently launched in China. If the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is indeed a rebranded version of the Oppo Pad 4 Pro, it could run on an octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, paired with up to 16GB of RAM. The company could also equip the handset with a 12,140mAh with support for 67W SuperVOOC charging. Like the Oppo Pad 4 Pro, the upcoming OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is likely to sport a 13.2-inch (2,400×3,392 pixels) LCD screen that refreshes at 144Hz. It could feature a single 13-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video chats. The listing on Oppo’s website suggests that the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro will be launched in China on May 15. Pricing and availability for the tablet will be announced on the same day. There’s currently no word on whether the tablet will be launched in India and other markets. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. Source link #OnePlus #Pad #Pro #Listed #Oppos #Website #Ahead #Launch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement – New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement – New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement New Orleans SaintsShoulder injury forces Saints QB Carr to retire ESPNBreaking: Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL Yahoo SportsNew Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr announces retirement WDSUSaints’ Derek Carr Retires from NFL at Age 34 amid Injury After Discussing with Wife Bleacher Report Source link #Orleans #Saints #Derek #Carr #announces #retirement #Orleans #Saints Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Audi cost cutting could see it sell Italdesign – report Audi cost cutting could see it sell Italdesign – report The company behind automotive icons, such as the Volkswagen Golf, Fiat Uno, BMW M1 and DMC DeLorean, could be sold by Audi. Source link #Audi #cost #cutting #sell #Italdesign #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Earthquake Rocks Parts of Tennessee and Georgia – The New York Times Earthquake Rocks Parts of Tennessee and Georgia – The New York Times Earthquake Rocks Parts of Tennessee and Georgia The New York TimesMild earthquake in Tennessee felt across the Southeast CNNKnoxville, East Tennessee shaken by 3.5 magnitude quake Saturday morning Knoxville News Sentinel4.1 magnitude earthquake confirmed in East Tennessee WATE 6 On Your Side4.1 magnitude Tennessee earthquake rattles homes in metro Atlanta AJC.com Source link #Earthquake #Rocks #Parts #Tennessee #Georgia #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Got $5,000 to Invest? This High-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stock Could Turn It Into Nearly $350 of Annual Passive Income. Got $5,000 to Invest? This High-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stock Could Turn It Into Nearly $350 of Annual Passive Income. EPR Properties generates very stable rental income. That cash flow supports its high-yielding monthly dividend and investments to grow its portfolio. The REIT’s growth investments enable it to increase its dividend. 10 stocks we like better than EPR Properties › Investing money in high-yielding dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Their higher yields enable investors to earn more money from every dollar they invest. EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) is a great option for those seeking a lucrative passive income stream. The real estate investment trust (REIT) currently has a dividend yield approaching 7%. It could turn a $5,000 investment into nearly $350 of annual passive income at that rate. Even better, the REIT pays a monthly dividend, making it appealing for those seeking regular passive income to help cover their recurring expenses. Here’s a closer look at this high-yielding REIT. Image source: Getty Images. EPR Properties specializes in investing in experiential real estate. It owns movie theaters, eat-and-play venues, fitness and wellness properties, attractions, and other similar properties. It leases these properties to tenants that will operate the experiences. It also has a small portfolio of educational properties (early education centers and private schools). Most of its leases are triple net (NNN), which provides very stable rental income because the tenant covers all operating costs, including routine maintenance, real estate taxes, and building insurance. The REIT pays out a conservative percentage of its predictable rental income in dividends. In 2025, the company expects to generate between $5 and $5.16 per share of funds from operations (FFO) as adjusted, a 4.3% increase from last year at the midpoint. EPR Properties currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.295 per share ($3.54 annually). That gives it a dividend payout ratio of around 70%. That conservative payout ratio gives the REIT a nice cushion while enabling it to retain meaningful excess free cash flow to fund new experiential property investments. EPR Properties also has a solid investment-grade balance sheet with lots of liquidity. It ended the first quarter with $20.6 million in cash and only $105 million outstanding on its $1 billion credit facility. EPR Properties’ combination of stable cash flow, conservative payout ratio, and rock-solid balance sheet puts its high-yielding dividend on a very firm foundation. The REIT steadily invests money to enhance and expand its portfolio. It aims to spend between $200 million and $300 million this year. The company invested $37.7 million during the first quarter, including buying an attraction property in New Jersey for $14.3 million (Diggerland USA, the only construction-themed attraction and water park in the country). The rest of its investments were on build-to-suit development and redevelopment projects, including some Andretti Indoor Karting eat-and-play venues that will open over the next year. Story Continues EPR Properties also continued to secure new build-to-suit projects. It bought land for $1.2 million and provided $5.9 million of mortgage financing for a private club in Georgia, its first traditional golf investment. It also closed on the land for a new Pinstack Eat & Play property in Virginia (paying $1.6 million) and expects to spend $19 million on construction. EPR has now secured $148 million of experiential development and redevelopment projects it intends to fund over the next two years. The company is funding these investments with post-dividend free cash flow, available liquidity, and capital recycling. The REIT has been strategically reducing its exposure to the theater and educational sectors by selling properties. It sold three theaters and 11 early childhood properties in the first quarter for $70.8 million ($9.4 million gain). It also received $8.1 million to fully repay two mortgages secured by early childhood properties. The company anticipates selling $80 million to $120 million of properties this year, giving it cash to recycle into its targeted experiential sectors. The company’s current investment rate has it on track to grow its FFO per share at around a 3% to 4% annual rate. That should support a similar dividend growth rate (it raised its payment by 3.5% earlier this year). If interest rates fall, the company could ramp up its investment rate and grow even faster in the future. EPR Properties’ portfolio of experiential properties produces very stable rental income. That provides the REIT with cash to pay its lucrative monthly dividend and invest in expanding its portfolio. Those growth investments should enable the company to steadily increase its payout. That stable and growing dividend makes EPR Properties a great option for those seeking a recurring passive income stream. Before you buy stock in EPR Properties, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and EPR Properties wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $614,911!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $714,958!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 907% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 163% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 5, 2025 Matt DiLallo has positions in EPR Properties. The Motley Fool recommends EPR Properties. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Got $5,000 to Invest? This High-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stock Could Turn It Into Nearly $350 of Annual Passive Income. was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Invest #HighYielding #Monthly #Dividend #Stock #Turn #Annual #Passive #Income Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shoulder injury forces Saints QB Carr to retire – ESPN Shoulder injury forces Saints QB Carr to retire – ESPN Shoulder injury forces Saints QB Carr to retire ESPNNew Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement New Orleans SaintsBreaking: Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL Yahoo SportsSaints’ QB Derek Carr retires due to shoulder injury in NFL stunner New York PostDerek Carr Saga Gets Surprising New Twist For Saints Sports Illustrated Source link #Shoulder #injury #forces #Saints #Carr #retire #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta – National An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta – National By The Staff The Associated Press Posted May 10, 2025 11:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, western North Carolina and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports. The website for USGS said the earthquake originated shortly after 9 a.m. EDT about 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Knoxville. Meteorologists at television news stations serving Georgia and North Carolina reported feeling the tremors as well. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Gabriela Reilly was making waffles with her husband when they felt their entire home shake in Braselton, Georgia, which is northeast of Atlanta. “Our ceiling fan started shaking for about 10 seconds,” she said. “I thought a giant aircraft had flown low right over the neighborhood, but my husband said, ‘No, that was definitely an earthquake!’” Story continues below advertisement Earthquakes are not uncommon in the region. The Eastern Tennessee seismic zone is one of the most active in the Southeast and extends across parts of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Trending Now Inmate suffers bungled execution after firing squad misses target in South Carolina Junior hockey player’s sex assault sentence a ‘wake up call’ to young men, advocate says Two tremors struck in December 2018. One was a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that was centered in Decatur, Tennessee, which is south of Knoxville. It shook homes as far away as Atlanta. Another earthquake struck a few days later with a magnitude of 3.0. Its epicenter was about two miles (four kilometers) southeast of Mascot, near Knoxville. It also was felt in parts of Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina. More on World More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #earthquake #preliminary #magnitude #reported #Tennessee #felt #Atlanta #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Marc Marquez remains unbeaten sprint record in France Marc Marquez remains unbeaten sprint record in France Ducati’s Marc Marquez has become the first MotoGP rider to win six-straight sprints as the Spaniard maintained his perfect record in the shorter format at the French Grand Prix to retake the championship lead from his brother Alex. Alex’s Gresini Racing teammate and MotoGP rookie Fermin Aldeguer came third on Saturday for his first sprint podium while polesitter Fabio Quartararo could only manage fourth place at his home Grand Prix. Alex came into the weekend with a one-point lead over Marc but after a sixth successive second-place finish in sprints, he is now two points behind his elder brother, who won by just over half a second. Quartararo had entertained the home crowd as he pushed hard at the start, but the Yamaha rider could not sustain that pace as he lost out to the dominant Ducati machines in an all-Spanish podium. “Fabio, in the start, was super fast, he was pushing a lot and then I said, ‘Okay, I cannot follow that pace on the first two laps’,” Marc Marquez said. “But then I saw that he started to drop his pace a bit and then I felt better and better. In the last laps I was riding well, maybe the last lap I relaxed a bit too much, but I’m feeling good.” Frenchman Quartararo had taken pole when he smashed the lap record and he briefly lost the lead off the line before regaining it when Marc Marquez went wide on turn one amid loud cheers from the stands. Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia, third in the riders’ standings, lost a points-scoring opportunity when he crashed on lap two and is now 31 points behind his team mate. Up front, Marc Marquez’s red Ducati was all over the rear tyre of Quartararo’s blue Yamaha and the pair swapped positions on lap six before the Spaniard took the lead and opened up a gap. Within the space of two laps, Quartararo suddenly went from leading the sprint to falling to third when Alex lined up an overtake and shot past the Frenchman. French fans experienced a roller-coaster of emotions as Quartararo battled Aldeguer for the final podium spot before the Gresini rider found a way through and held on for third place. “I feel incredible! It’s a dream for me to be here with top riders… We have the speed but we need more experience,” Aldeguer said. *********** Jack Miller finished 11th on his Pramac Yamaha some 12 seconds adrift of Marquez. Source link #Marc #Marquez #remains #unbeaten #sprint #record #France Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

It's been one year since the most intense solar storm in decades created worldwide auroras. What have we learned? – Space It's been one year since the most intense solar storm in decades created worldwide auroras. What have we learned? – Space It’s been one year since the most intense solar storm in decades created worldwide auroras. What have we learned? SpaceThe Sun May Be Entering an Era of Stronger 11-Year Cycles Scientific AmericanThe US isn’t prepared for a big solar storm, exercise finds SpaceWhat NASA Is Learning from the Biggest Geomagnetic Storm in 20 Years NASA Science (.gov)Mainers remember stunning aurora borealis of 2024 as solar maximum continues in 2025 WGME Source link #It039s #year #intense #solar #storm #decades #created #worldwide #auroras #learned #Space Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire US President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations. Pakistan’s foreign minister also said both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect”. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The sudden announcement came on a day when fears spiked that the countries’ nuclear arsenals might come into play as Pakistan’s military said a top military and civilian body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet. But Pakistan’s defence minister later said no such meeting was scheduled. At the same time, officials from both sides showed a willingness to take a step back following the day’s exchanges, as the combined civilian death toll on the two sides rose to 66. “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,” Pakistani Foreign minister Ishaq Dar posted on X. “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” Dar said on Geo News that Saudi Arabia and Turkey played an important role in facilitating the deal. Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 10, 2025 India’s foreign ministry said that the head of Pakistan’s military operations called his Indian counterpart on Saturday afternoon and it was agreed that both sides would stop all firing. The two heads will speak to each other again on May 12, the ministry added. India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2025 Pakistan has fully reopened its airspace for all types of flights, the country’s airports authority said on Saturday. In a statement, it said: “All airports across the country are now available for regular flight operations”. The fighting began on Wednesday when India carried out strikes on what it said was “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistani Kashmir and Pakistan, two weeks after 26 people were killed in an attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir. Pakistan denied India’s accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack. Since Wednesday, the two countries have exchanged cross-border fire and shelling, and sent drones and missiles into each other’s airspace. The countries have been locked in a dispute over Kashmir since they were born after the end of British colonial rule in 1947. Hindu-majority India and Islamic Pakistan both claim Kashmir in full but rule it in part. They have gone to war three times since, including twice over Kashmir, and clashed several times. India blames Pakistan for an insurgency in its part of Kashmir that began in 1989 and has killed tens of thousands. It also blames Pakistani Islamist militant groups for attacks elsewhere in India. Pakistan rejects both charges. It says it only provides moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri separatists. with AP Source link #India #Pakistan #agree #ceasefire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nick Paton Walsh on demand for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire Nick Paton Walsh on demand for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire Ukraine and its European allies have called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire, which could start as early as Monday, after the leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Poland arrived in Kyiv on Saturday. CNN international security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports from Kyiv. Source link #Nick #Paton #Walsh #demand #RussiaUkraine #ceasefire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rubio offers US help to secure peace in escalating India-Pakistan conflict – The Guardian Rubio offers US help to secure peace in escalating India-Pakistan conflict – The Guardian Rubio offers US help to secure peace in escalating India-Pakistan conflict The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Rubio #offers #secure #peace #escalating #IndiaPakistan #conflict #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump admin. announces $10B Boeing deal with an *** airline Trump admin. announces $10B Boeing deal with an *** airline 00:00 Speaker A George, this certainly has catapulted Boeing shares higher on the day. We’re sitting at gains of about 4% on the back of this announcement. As we’re thinking about who potential buyers could be, potentially hearing that later on today, but this all coming as Boeing for itself is trying to make sure for their own production that they’re able to meet some of that demand. What’s your read into this? 00:35 Speaker B Well, so, I think my first read into this is it’s not surprising. So we expect that as the US negotiates trade deals around the world that, you know, Boeing will probably play a prominent role in a number of them because I think as they, as the administration approaches other governments and talks about balance of payments, uh, it’s it’s only natural that our biggest exporter Boeing, uh, is probably going to be involved in closing that that payment gap. And so, again, not surprising and we’re expecting more. When I look at the ***, uh, you know, I I really think it’s probably, uh, IAG airlines. It’s probably British Air that would place any order of this size. I mean, there’s other airlines like EasyJet, largely a Airbus flyer, a small low-cost carrier. Uh, but British Air already has a number of big Boeing wide bodies and the backlog triple sevens, 787s. So I I could see follow-on orders for some of those. Source link #Trump #admin #announces #10B #Boeing #deal #airline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]