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Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people BBC People living in Hassakeh now rely on deliveries of water transported by tanker Turkish air strikes in drought-struck north-east Syria have cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million people, in what experts say may be a violation of international law. Turkey carried out more than 100 attacks between October 2019 and January 2024 on oil fields, gas facilities and power stations in the Kurdish-held Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), according to data collated by the BBC World Service. The attacks have added to the humanitarian crisis in a region reeling from a years-long civil war and four years of extreme drought exacerbated by climate change. Water had already been scarce, but attacks on electricity infrastructure in October last year shut off power to the region’s main water station, in Alouk, and it has not been working since. On two visits there, the BBC witnessed people struggling to get water. Turkey said it had targeted the “sources of income and capabilities” of Kurdish separatist groups it regards as terrorists. It said that it was well known there was a drought in the area, adding that poor water management and neglected infrastructure had made things worse. The AANES has previously accused Turkey of seeking to “******** our people’s existence”. There is not enough water to meet the needs of everyone in Hassakeh More than a million people in the Hassakeh province who once got their water from Alouk now rely on deliveries of water pumped from around 12 miles (20km) away. Hundreds of deliveries are made by tanker each day, with the water board prioritising schools, orphanages, hospitals, and those most in need. But the deliveries are not enough for everyone. In Hassakeh city, the BBC saw people waiting for the tankers, pleading for the drivers to give them water. “Water is more precious than gold here,” said Ahmad al-Ahmed, a tanker driver. “People need more water. All they want is for you to give them water.” Some people admitted they fought over it and one woman threatened: “If he [the tanker driver] doesn’t give me water, I’ll puncture his tyres.” “Let me tell you frankly, north-east Syria is facing a humanitarian catastrophe,” said Yayha Ahmed, co-director of the city water board. People living in the region have been caught up not only in Syria’s ongoing civil war but also in Turkey’s conflict with Kurdish-led forces, who established the AANES in 2018 after they – with support from the US-led coalition – drove the Islamic State (IS) group out of the region. Coalition forces are still stationed there to prevent a resurgence of IS. Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has described the AANES – which is not officially recognised by the international community – as a “******* state” next to its border. The Turkish government considers the Kurdish militia that dominates the main military force there to be an extension of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) rebel group, which has fought for Kurdish autonomy in Turkey for decades. The PKK is designated as a ********** organisation by Turkey, the EU, the *** and the US. Between October 2023 and January 2024, electricity transfer stations in three areas of the AANES were struck: Amouda, Qamishli, and Darbasiyah, as well as the region’s main power plant, Swadiyah. The BBC confirmed the damage by using satellite imagery, eyewitness videos, news reports, and visits to the sites. Satellite imagery of night-time lights from before and after the January 2024 attacks indicated a widespread power outage. “On January 18th…. a significant power outage is evident in the region,” said Ranjay Shrestha, a scientist at Nasa who reviewed the imagery. The UN says Turkish forces carried out the strikes in Swadiyah, Amuda and Qamishli, while humanitarian groups say Turkey was behind the ******* in Darbasiyah. Turkey said it had been targeting the PKK, the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD). The YPG is the biggest militia in the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and is the military wing of the PYD, the main political party in the AANES. “Civilians or civilian infrastructure were not among our targets and have never been,” Turkey said in a statement to the BBC. But in October last year, the country’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said all “infrastructure, superstructure and energy facilities” that belong to the PKK and the YPG – especially in Iraq and Syria – were “legitimate targets” for its military, security forces and intelligence units. The consequences of the conflict have been compounded by climate change. Since 2020, an extreme and exceptional agricultural drought has gripped north-east Syria and parts of Iraq. Over the past 70 years the average temperature in the Tigris-Euphrates basin has risen by 2C (36F), according to ********* climate data. The Khabour river once supplied Hassakeh with water, but levels became too low and people were forced to turn to the Alouk water station. But in 2019, Turkey took control of the Ras Al-Ain area, where Alouk is situated, saying it needed to establish a “safe zone” to protect the country from what it described as ********** attacks. Two years after this, the UN raised concerns about repeated disruption of the water supply from Alouk to north-east Syria, saying the water supply had been interrupted at least 19 times. And in February 2024 a report published by an independent UN commission said the October 2023 attacks on electricity infrastructure could amount to war ******* because they deprived civilians of access to water. An extreme and exceptional agricultural drought has gripped north-east Syria and parts of Iraq since 2020 The BBC shared its findings with international lawyers. “Turkey’s attacks on energy infrastructure have had a devastating impact on civilians,” said Aarif Abraham, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, adding: “This could constitute a severe violation of international law.” Patrick Kroker, an international ********* lawyer at the ********* Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, said that “the indications that international law was violated here are so strong that they should be investigated by a prosecutorial authority”. The Turkish government said it “fully respects international law”, adding that the UN’s February 2024 report provided “no substantiating evidence” for its “unfounded allegations”. It blamed water shortages in the region on climate change and “long-neglected water infrastructure” maintenance there. Hassakeh residents told the BBC they feel abandoned. Osman Gaddo, head of water testing at the water board, said: “We have made so many sacrifices – so many of us ***** in battle. But nobody comes to rescue us. We are just asking for drinking water.” Additional reporting by Ahmed Nour and Erwan Rivault Source link #Turkish #strikes #Syria #cut #water #million #people Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fenland town’s wonky Christmas tree wish comes true Fenland town’s wonky Christmas tree wish comes true John Devine/BBC March Town Council requested another wonky Christmas tree after last year’s leaning tree “put March on the map” A Cambridgeshire market town which became the centre of a global news story about its wonky Christmas tree last year has had this year’s delivered – and it is a wonky one again. March Town Council said it had been inundated with requests to try to replicate the “banana” shaped tree this year, and so it had asked its suppliers for one. Sarah Lemmon, the clerk of the council, said the supplier told her it could not make any promises. But Christmas came early for fans of wonky trees when this year’s leaning one was unveiled on the recently pedestrianised Broad Street. John Devine/BBC Last year’s tree was such a global sensation that it is being chopped up so people can buy a slice of history “I loved it last year. It was very ‘March’, so quirky,” said 29-year-old Emily Parkes. “I hope it is now a tradition. I want to try to get a slice of the old one. It’s a piece of history now.” John Devine/BBC Emily Parkes said she had been hoping for another wonky tree for March John Devine/BBC Paul Hicks said his relatives in Australia knew all about last year’s tree through media reports Down Under Fenland District Council member Paul Hicks said he thought it was “absolutely brilliant” to have another wonky tree. “It put March on the map last year. We had tourists, [and] shops made T-shirts and greetings cards celebrating the leaning tree,” he said. “It boosted the local economy and I’m chuffed to see we have another one.” John Devine/BBC Daniel Fortuna said he was initially “very embarrassed” about how last year’s tree looked before it became “world famous” Daniel Fortuna is a tree specialist from March who has been responsible for putting up the town’s Christmas trees for the last two years. “It was unusual for me to have around 20 people watching the operation today. Last year, there were only two,” he said. “The council requested a wonky tree, and it definitely has got a lean.” Source link #Fenland #towns #wonky #Christmas #tree #true Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure Review — Gamerhub *** Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure Review — Gamerhub *** “Hatch Tales, as late as it is in arriving, has ended up really surprising us. This is a delightful retro platformer, full of challenge and focus, that gives you a whole bunch of fun ways to play. Even with just the core campaign, with its smart level design and laser-like focus on doing what it’s doing very well, we’d have been satisfied, but the addition of retro Chick Wiggle and Mutant Mudds modes, alongside the online creation offerings, make for a very tidy package indeed, thank you very much.” – PJ O’Reilly | NintendoLife Source link #Hatch #Tales #Heroic #Hookshot #Adventure #Review #Gamerhub Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Boxer Anthony Mundine found guilty of flouting Covid regulations after years-long legal battle Boxer Anthony Mundine found guilty of flouting Covid regulations after years-long legal battle NRL star turned champion boxer Anthony Mundine has celebrated the end of a three-year legal battle and a “burden off the back” after being found guilty of flouting Covid restrictions. The 49-year-old appeared before Bankstown Local Court on Tuesday for judgment after pleading not guilty to a charge of not complying with a Covid notice direction on July 21, 2021. Police alleged the retired athlete, also known as ‘The Man’, ******* to scan a QR code to check in to a Bunnings store in Kingsgrove, in Sydney’s south, when NSW was in lockdown. The outspoken former St George Illawarra Dragons player was also allegedly not wearing a mask while he was inside the store, but claimed he was exempt from the mask mandate. In his judgment, magistrate Glenn Walsh said Mr Mundine did not have a reasonable excuse for not complying with the regulations, but had a “point of principle he wanted to argue”. “He simply had a point of view he thought was right, but that he now knows is wrong … He gave evidence he was very sorry for what he did,” the magistrate told the court. “He was very polite to everyone working there (Bunnings) that day and was very well known. When he spoke to police, he put forward a point of view that I did not uphold.” Camera IconAnthony Mundine was found guilty of flouting Covid restriction in 2021. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire/ Monique Harmer Noting the dismissal of 33,000 Covid fines, of which Mr Mundine’s would likely have been included had he not come to court, Mr Walsh dismissed the case without conviction or punishment. The court was told the champion boxer received incorrect advice from his lawyer, who did not give evidence and referred to only as “Nige”, about the validity of Covid-era regulations. Mr Mundine told staff at the Bunnings and later police that the regulations supposedly breached privacy and biosecurity laws, and lacked legitimacy as they had not passed the Upper House. Despite claiming in court he was uninformed about the laws, Mr Walsh said Mr Mundine had not wanted to comply with the Covid regulations and sought out a “pseudo basis to say so”. “The defendant (Mr Mundine) sought advice prior to going to Bunnings. He knew of the relevant restrictions, and did not want to be bound by them,” Mr Walsh told the court. “He may sincerely have held his belief that he was not bound. The advice which he sought was nonsensical. His assertion to police of familiarity with the acts was patently untrue.” He went on to add: “It was not as if he challenged the legality of the order in the Supreme Court. He simply decided that he could go to Bunnings and shop and not comply”. Staff at the Bunnings store gave evidence during the hearing that Mr Mundine had told them he was “not liable to scan the QR code or wear a mask” when he was stopped by security. Questioned by one of the staff upon exiting, Mr Mundine said “I didn’t mean to be rude to the other guy before. What you guys are doing is ********. You can’t legally make me check in”. They said Mr Mundine added: “It’s ******** what you’re doing, it is against the privacy and biosecurity act and I can sue you if I want to. If I had filmed you, I could sue you.” Camera IconThe court found the champion boxer did not have a ‘reasonable excuse’. NewsWire / Jenny Evans Credit: News Corp Australia Question by police later that day at his home, Mr Mundine – after seeking legal advice – informed officers that he had no comment and a right to silence, before making admissions. He told officers he did not have to wear a mask because of a medical condition, adding that it was his “human right … protected under the privacy act, I know a bit of my *****”. Going on to quote supposed breaches of biosecurity laws, Mr Mundine told officers: “I don’t have to do it. The biosecurity act protects me … You guys have to get schooled on that.” Later in evidence, Mr Mundine said he did not remember where he learned about the supposed breaches of the law posed by Covid regulations, citing his lawyer and his cousin “Simmy”. Asked if he would do the same if he was presented with the same situation today, Mr Mundine admitted he would comply with the regulations despite his otherwise outspoken views. “I probably was just pumped up from all the info I got or believed in at the time … I’m proud person, I felt violated. Violated. My rights were violated … I just felt wronged, hard done by. “Everything was pretty crazy … as a human being I felt not just me but everyone was getting violated … I like to lead. I just thought I was doing the right thing, but I obviously wasn’t.” Outside court, Mr Mundine said he was “glad it was finally over. It’s a burden off the back”. Source link #Boxer #Anthony #Mundine #guilty #flouting #Covid #regulations #yearslong #legal #battle Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Venus Vacation PRISM: ***** OR ALIVE Xtreme details ‘The Owner’s Job,’ 14 minutes of gameplay Venus Vacation PRISM: ***** OR ALIVE Xtreme details ‘The Owner’s Job,’ 14 minutes of gameplay The release date for the immersive romance adventure game “Venus Vacation PRISM – ***** OR ALIVE Xtreme -” for PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 has been set for Thursday, March 6, 2025, and pre-orders for the packaged and downloadable versions have begun today, Friday, November 1. The official website is also revealing information about the “Premium Box”, “Digital Deluxe Edition”, and store bonuses available at each retailer. Source link #Venus #Vacation #PRISM #***** #ALIVE #Xtreme #details #Owners #Job #minutes #gameplay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China Unveils New Space Shuttle That Totally Doesn’t Look Familiar At All China Unveils New Space Shuttle That Totally Doesn’t Look Familiar At All Gif: SciNews / YouTube A common saying often attributed to Oscar Wilde is that “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness,” and the latest example of that comes from the space race. China unveiled a new space shuttle last week to keep the Tiangong station supplied as the nation expands its space operations. The Haolong shuttle suspiciously shares the same white with ****** thermal tile underbelly design as NASA’s retired shuttle. The Haolong shuttle is different in one important way from the Space Shuttle: It’s unmanned. The ******** shuttle is designed simply to launch cargo up to Tiangong and return cargo to Earth. China’s space program previously didn’t have a method of bringing back equipment from orbit, as the current Tianzhou spacecraft is designed to ***** up on re-entry. Space.com reported: The shuttle’s engineers are already hailing the design. “The Haolong space cargo shuttle is a winged aircraft with an aerodynamic design featuring a large wingspan and a high lift-to-drag ratio,” Fang Yuanpeng, chief designer of Haolong, told China Central Television (CCTV). “With a blunt-nosed fuselage and large, swept-back delta wings, it combines the characteristics of both spacecraft and aircraft, allowing it to be launched into orbit by a rocket and land on an airport runway like a plane,” he added. However, this isn’t the first time that there has been a concerted ******** effort to mimic ********* space technology. State-backed startup DeepBlue is attempting to recreate SpaceX’s vertical landing reusable rockets and captured incredible footage when a test ******* catastrophically in September. The company, just like SpaceX, claimed it learned a lot from its rocket exploding on the landing pad. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Source link #China #Unveils #Space #Shuttle #Totally #Doesnt #Familiar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Official Persona 5 Royal Airbus A320 Jet Captured in Pictures – Simulation Daily Official Persona 5 Royal Airbus A320 Jet Captured in Pictures – Simulation Daily Vits83d ago (Edited 83d ago ) If we are talking about the franchise as a whole, then they already do that. Just not in the games. Those indeed feature a more blank slate that allows players to choose their dialogue options and mold their characters, but if you look at the manga and the anime, you get very distinct personalities for the main characters. A prime example is Yu from Persona 4. Most fans consider him the most unassuming of the protagonists, but in the anime, he’s a complete menace, going totally off the rails and hilariously over-the-top. And that’s sort of the issue, in my opinion. An anime or manga follows a set route, but a game does not. If you inject too much personality into the blank slate of a game character, you risk losing that blank slate. Although I agree that more organic dialogue would be nice, not just with the social links but in general, however these games are already massive as they are, so I understand why they might choose to keep it on the simpler side. Source link #Official #Persona #Royal #Airbus #A320 #Jet #Captured #Pictures #Simulation #Daily Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Red Art Games – interview with Romain Mahut (Business Development & Communications Manager) Red Art Games – interview with Romain Mahut (Business Development & Communications Manager) An interview with the Business Development & Communications Manager of Red Art Games where I get his perspective on how Red Art Games distinguishes itself from all the other “limited run” style print companies out there, what opportunities and threats the company faces in an increasingly digital marketplace, as well as what the future holds for the French publisher going forward. Enjoy! Source link #Red #Art #Games #interview #Romain #Mahut #Business #Development #Communications #Manager Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tesla helps the Nasdaq snap its losing streak Tesla helps the Nasdaq snap its losing streak A Tesla Cybertruck at a Tesla store in San Jose, California, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today Individual stocks sway indexesOn Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4% and the Nadaq Composite added 0.6%, mostly spurred higher by Tesla. Shares of Goldman Sachs and Salesforce fell, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to drop 0.1%. Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Tuesday. Mainland China’s CSI 300 rose 0.42% as investors awaited China’s loan prime rate announcement on Wednesday. Autonomous vehicles on the agendaTesla shares jumped 5.6% after it was reported that President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to draw up a federal framework that will regulate self-driving vehicles. The regulatory framework would make adoption of self-driving cars much easier. CNBC could not independently verify the report. Super Micro aims for Nasdaq complianceSuper Micro Computer has hired BDO as a new auditor and submitted a plan to Nasdaq to ensure compliance with the exchange, the company said in a statement. Shares closed 16% higher and were up over 39% in after-hours trading. Super Micro’s market capitalization has tumbled from around $70 billion at its peak to $12.6 billion as of Monday after investors learned of the company’s compliance troubles. Challenges in Hong Kong and ChinaChina will boost Hong Kong’s status as an “international financial status,” according to a CNBC translation of ******** Vice-Premier He Lifeng’s speech at a financial summit in Hong Kong. Capital flight has caused the Hang Seng index to be the worst-performing major index last year. But China itself faces a “Herculean challenge” in meeting its growth target, said veteran investor Howard Marks. [PRO] Goldman goes for goldGoldman Sachs is bullish on gold. The Wall Street bank expects gold to hit $3,000 per ounce by December 2025, and encourages investors to “Go For Gold,” as it put in a note from Nov. 17. Other banks like JPMorgan and UBS, however, aren’t so confident about the precious metal’s prospects. The bottom line Investors are waiting for Nvidia’s earnings report on Wednesday. “The star this week is our friend Nvidia,” said Kim Forrest, chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners, highlighting its importance to all the key indexes with its recent inclusion in the Dow. “Unless some information comes out before then, the market is going to wait and see what’s going on with Nvidia.” Shares of Nvidia fell 1.3% on a report from The Information that the company’s new Blackwell chips tend to overheat when connected to custom servers. Nvidia’s drop had the largest negative effect on the S&P and Nasdaq, dragging down the former by 0.52 points and the latter by 23 points. However, Tesla — which has mostly seen large gains since Trump won the elections — managed to more than make up for Nvidia’s loss. Tesla shares jumped 5.6%, contributing to a 0.62-point increase in the S&P and 47-point rise in the Nasdaq. That helped the S&P achieve its first winning day in three, and the Nasdaq break its four-day losing streak. “The market is set up well for equities, and investors are not going to see the pullback they want,” said Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s head of the applied equity advisors team. For now, despite the market’s losses last week, “a strong economy, the Fed continually cutting rates, and strong Q3 earnings” will provide support for stocks, said Slimmon. After Wednesday, investors will find out if there’s another pillar that will hold up the markets in the near future. — CNBC’s Samantha Subin and Pia Singh contributed to this report. Source link #Tesla #helps #Nasdaq #snap #losing #streak Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Thyssenkrupp books $1 billion impairment on struggling steel unit Thyssenkrupp books $1 billion impairment on struggling steel unit A general view of the gate of the Thyssenkrupp industrial area in Duisburg, Germany, on August 29, 2024. (Photo by Ying *****/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Germany’s Thyssenkrupp on Tuesday reported a 1-billion-euro ($1.06 billion) impairment on its struggling steel division as the industrial powerhouse flagged “gloomy volume” expectations and structural challenges in the sector. The firm said its net loss of 1.5 billion euros in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 — after deducting ********* interest — was mainly due to asset impairments totaling around 1.2 billion euros, of which 1 billion euros were undertaken by its Steel Europe division. “In respect of our main strategic issues, the current fiscal year will be a year of decisions – especially for Steel Europe and Marine Systems,” CEO Miguel Lopez said in the firm’s Tuesday statement. “In parallel, we are seeking to further improve the performance of all our businesses and better leverage the opportunities presented by the green transformation.” This is a breaking news story. Please refresh for updates. Source link #Thyssenkrupp #books #billion #impairment #struggling #steel #unit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Case of the Golden Idol Review | TheXboxHub The Case of the Golden Idol Review | TheXboxHub WTMG’s Leo Faria: “I will commend The Case of the Golden Idol for being an excruciatingly smart game with a neat method of developing its lore and world-building, but its mystery solving gameplay loop, while engaging for those into whodunits, features some flaws worth pointing out. Solving a case is really rewarding, but getting stuck in a particular puzzle feels punishing, with the game nearly starting to treat you in a condescending way if you start using its (tiresome) hint system too often. With that being said, if you’re into the genre, and want to tackle something else that resembles Return of the Obra Dinn in any way, shape or form, The Case of the Golden Idol is still a pretty decent pick.” Source link #Case #Golden #Idol #Review #TheXboxHub Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Embattled Korean party chief faces more charges Embattled Korean party chief faces more charges The indictments keep coming for South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung, who’s now accused of misusing public funds just days after copping a suspended jail term. Source link #Embattled #Korean #party #chief #faces #charges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s More Delusional? The Most Boring *********’s Creed Game Getting 60fps Update or Ubisoft Actually Believing We’ll Play it on a $700 PS5 Pro What’s More Delusional? The Most Boring *********’s Creed Game Getting 60fps Update or Ubisoft Actually Believing We’ll Play it on a $700 PS5 Pro Ubisot seems to be making up for the delayed release of its next installation in the *********’s Creed franchise, *********’s Creed Shadows, which is now expected to be released on February 14, 2025. Ubisoft needs to do better to be back in the good books of fans. Image Credit: Ubisoft It seems to have come up with a new patch update for one of the weakest games in the franchise. The update will let you play the game at 60 fps and will also be playable at 4K now on Xbox Series X, PS5, and PS5 Pro. It is audacious of the studio to believe we will play this game on a $700 PS5 Pro. This Is Not The *********’s Creed Game That Fans Wanted *********’s Creed Syndicate is the 9th edition of the franchise. Image Credit: Ubisoft The last few *********’s Creed games have been a little underwhelming. However, that was supposed to change with the release of *********’s Creed Shadows, which is the first game to be set in feudal Japan and lets you play as a shinobi and samurai. The fate of the franchise was in its hands, but its inevitable delay caused a lot of frustration among fans. Ubisoft has not come up with an upgraded version of *********’s Creed Syndicate, which is by far one of the most boring and weakest games in the franchise. It is the ninth edition of these games. Ubisoft is offering players a chance to play the 2015 title with better video quality at higher fps. You can play the game now at 60FPS with 4K enabled for most consoles. However, fans are wondering about what’s more sad, playing a boring game or playing it on a $700 console. *********’s Creed Syndicate is by no means worth the hype, even after a massive upgrade that is going to make the game feel fresh and new. The game lacks a good narrative structure and has very little to do. Ubisoft Needs To Focus On The Next Big Thing Ubisoft should instead focus on developing *********’s Creed Shadows. Image Credit: Ubisoft Instead of giving us upgraded versions of its old games, it should focus on developing the upcoming game, which is highly anticipated. The game was supposed to be released in November 2024 but was inevitably delayed a couple of months further. This is one of the most anticipated games from Ubisoft. It will be the first time we will get to venture into the land of Japan during the feudal age. Even the protagonists seem to have a rich background and narrative attached to them. However, the dream of playing the game soon is clearly not looking like it might get fulfilled anytime soon. Instead, we get a boring old game to play until the franchise’s next installment is released, and that too on the most expensive console on the market yet. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Whats #Delusional #Boring #Assassins #Creed #Game #60fps #Update #Ubisoft #Believing #Play #PS5 #Pro Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Plane ****** at Doylestown Airport injures two. What we know now Plane ****** at Doylestown Airport injures two. What we know now (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Two people were injured after a single-engine plane crashed while landing at Doylestown Airport on Monday afternoon. Preliminary reports are that three people were in the six-seat plane when it stalled and crashed while attempting to land at the airport in the 3800 block of Old Easton Road, Bucks County spokesman James O’Malley said. The passengers were able to exit the plane, and two were taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries, O’Malley said. Their names and conditions were not immediately known Monday afternoon. Two planes were involved in an on-ground collision at Doylestown Airport in Buckingham Township on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. The plane struck a second plane on the runway when it crashed, and it’s believed that the second plane that was hit was unoccupied, O’Malley said. Flight records show the second plane has not been in the air for the last 14 days. At the airport, several people appeared to be investigating the planes, which were cordoned off with yellow caution tape several hours after the ******. The nose of a Beechcraft plane appeared to be underneath the second airplane, which appeared to be a double-engine. Airport employees declined to comment. One other aircraft was scheduled to fly out or into the airport Monday, according to flightaware.com. The earlier flight had returned when the ****** happened and it was not involved, the website showed. A 1993 Beechcraft Bonanza took off from Doylestown Airport shortly before noon and returned after 23 minutes, according to Flightaware. Records show that the plane last traveled round-trip between the Doylestown Airport and Reading Regional Airport on Nov. 11. The plane that crashed is owned by Elbow Key LLC of Blue Bell in Montgomery County, according to flight records. Buckingham officials are on scene and awaiting the arrival of Federal Aviation Administration investigators. Staff writer Chris Ullery contributed to this story. Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at *****@*****.tld. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Plane ****** at Doylestown Airport in Bucks County leaves 2 injured Source link #Plane #****** #Doylestown #Airport #injures Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sony in Talks to Buy FromSoftware’s Parent Company, Report Claims Sony in Talks to Buy FromSoftware’s Parent Company, Report Claims In an exclusive report published today by Reuters, it was claimed that Sony is in talks to purchase Kadokawa, the corporation that owns the majority of FromSoftware, the developer of Elden Ring. It was claimed in the report that Sony wants to acquire the ‘media powerhouse’ and that a deal could be signed ‘in the coming weeks’. Despite the claims being corroborated by two trusted sources close to Reuters and the deal, both Sony and Kadokawa have declined to comment. Another Bag Sony is reportedly looking to acquire FromSoftware’s parent corporation, Kadokawa. That claim comes hot off the press from Reuters in an exclusive report, and it comes just a few months after FromSoft released Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion so good it’s being considered for Game of the Year at the upcoming The Game Awards showcase. Presently, Kadokawa owns a 70% stake in FromSoftware, and Sony has around a 14% share. Rolling it up, Sony already has a 2% stake in Kadokawa Corporation, but other gaming titans, like Tencent, also own a piece of the company. Kadokawa’s history stretches back to 1945, when the company was founded as a publisher of books and magazines, before expanding to cover video games in the 1990s. FromSoftware has been operational since 1986 when it was founded to create ‘business software’ Like Kadokawa, FromSoftware turned to video games in the 1990s. What do you think about this potential acquisition? Do you think it’s a good idea for Sony to pick up FromSoftware? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news about the *********’s Creed Syndicate 60 FPS update Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Sony #Talks #Buy #FromSoftwares #Parent #Company #Report #Claims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban Apple Inc. has increased its offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold, according to people familiar with the matter, in the US tech giant’s latest bid to persuade the government to lift its sales ban on the iPhone 16. The proposal would see Cupertino-based Apple invest almost $100 million (roughly Rs. 844 crore) in Southeast Asia’s largest economy over two years, the people said, asking not to be identified because they’re not authorised to speak publicly. Apple’s previous investment plan of close to $10 million (roughly Rs. 84 lakh) would have involved the company investing in a factory making accessories and components in the city of Bandung, located southeast of Jakarta, Bloomberg News reported earlier. After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the ***** of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said. The Ministry of Industry hasn’t made a final decision on Apple’s newest proposal, they added. Following Apple’s initial proposal, the ministry called for senior company executives to meet Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. But after flying into Jakarta, Apple’s senior executives were told that the minister wasn’t available and so they had to meet with the ministry’s director-general instead. Apple and the Ministry of Industry didn’t respond to requests for comment. Apple’s new investment proposal came after the Ministry of Industry last month blocked sales of the iPhone 16 on the grounds the US company’s local unit hasn’t met a 40 percent domestic content requirement for smartphones and tablets. According to the Indonesian government, Apple has only invested 1.5 trillion rupiah ($95 million or roughly Rs. 801 crore) in the nation via developer academies, falling short of a commitment of 1.7 trillion rupiah (roughly Rs. 907 crore). The Southeast ****** nation has also banned the ***** of Alphabet Inc.’s Google Pixel phones because of a similar lack of investment. Indonesia’s hardball tactics appear to be working, with the iPhone 16 ban becoming an example of the pressure new President Prabowo Subianto’s government is putting on international firms to increase local manufacturing as it seeks to boost domestic industries. Indonesia also resorted to such tactics under the administration of former President Joko Widodo, who blocked ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok last year to shield its retail sector from cheap ********-made goods. This prompted the hugely popular video app to ultimately invest $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 12,660 crore) in a ****** venture with Tokopedia, the e-commerce arm of Indonesia’s GoTo Group. By offering to invest in the country, Apple is seeking to get unfettered access to Indonesia’s 278 million consumers, more than half of which are under the age of 44 and tech savvy. But such strong-arm tactics by Indonesia risk frightening off other firms from scaling up their presence or establishing a footprint in the first place, particularly ones that are looking to decouple from China. It may also jeopardize Prabowo’s aim of attracting overseas investments to grow the economy and fund policy spending. It’s unclear as to which companies Apple’s proposed investment might go. Apple typically backs assembly or components partners such as Foxconn in various countries, which in turn help produce or supply vital parts for its iPhones and iPads. © 2024 Bloomberg L.P. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Source link #Apple #Offer #Million #Undo #Indonesia #iPhone #Ban Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GSCA 2024-25: Katanning Wanderers’ Joe Raynor and Kojonup’s Geoffrey Pethick hit tons to secure big victories GSCA 2024-25: Katanning Wanderers’ Joe Raynor and Kojonup’s Geoffrey Pethick hit tons to secure big victories Katanning Wanderers’ Joe Raynor and Kojonup’s Geoffery Pethick scored crucial centuries to help their sides clinch victories in round seven of the Great Southern Cricket Association on Saturday. Englishman Raynor crunched an unbeaten 111 from 108 ****** to guide the Tigers to a thrilling two-run win over Kendenup in Katanning and notch their second consecutive victory. Pethick’s unbeaten 118, which came from just 83 deliveries, spearheaded the Cougars’ near-flawless run chase in Kojonup as the hosts chased down Australs North’s total in the 25th over. After strolling to the crease when the Tigers were 2-41, Raynor belted 11 fours and one six, and combined with Ely Anderson (33no) for a pivotal 101-run partnership for the sixth wicket to help the hosts post 5-226. In reply, Kendenup mounted a brilliant chase after Jakob Douglas (96) and Dwayne Sobey’s (56no) 103-run eighth-wicket partnership. Camera IconKatanning Wanderers’ Joe Raynor scored 111 not out. Credit: Katanning Wanderers CC Needing seven runs off the final Anderson over, Sobey faced four straight dot ****** and, despite hitting a boundary off the last delivery, Kendenup fell two runs shy. Aggressive opener Pethick belted 11 fours and five maximums against the Lions’ ******* before captain Liam Want joined him at the crease and added a quickfire 22 to secure the eight-wicket win. Despite a gallant 86 not out from Lions veteran James Douglas, the Lions were starved of further contributions. Their batting card was littered with five ducks, including both openers, Archie Atwell and Carson Dewar. English all-rounder Kane Scott grafted 37 runs before being dismissed by Ash Sexton, while Want finished with figures of 3-7 from 2.5. Camera IconKojonup’s Geoffrey Pethick smashed an unbeaten 118. Credit: Kojonup CC In the final match of the round, a major batting collapse from Tambellup handed Broomehill victory on the road. Chasing 263 for victory, Tambellup made a sound start through skipper Flynn Cristinelli and Shane Willmott, who added 78 for the first wicket before Rohan Bignell trapped Flynn Cristinelli in front on 57. Willmott, who scored an important 91, continued to tick the scoreboard over with Jedd Herbert, with the pair adding 82 for the third wicket. But when youngster Bryce Hinchcliffe bowled Herbert for 27, it started a batting collapse, with Tambellup losing 8-30 to be bowled out for 237. Bandicoot’s all-rounder Jack Batchelor snared 4-29 from 8.2 overs as the visitors pinched a 26-run win in Tambellup. Earlier, Batchelor scored 87 at the top of the order, whacking 10 fours and one six in a 124-run opening stand with veteran David Hinchcliffe (37). Max Jordison closed their dominant batting innings with an unbeaten 67 from 68 ****** to help the Bandicoots post 3-263 from their 45 overs. Source link #GSCA #Katanning #Wanderers #Joe #Raynor #Kojonups #Geoffrey #Pethick #hit #tons #secure #big #victories Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Who is Behind the Other Ghostface Mask, Billy Loomis’ Unmasking Has Scream Fans Desperate For Next Big Reveal Who is Behind the Other Ghostface Mask, Billy Loomis’ Unmasking Has Scream Fans Desperate For Next Big Reveal Mortal Kombat 1 is a reboot of the Mortal Kombat franchise, featuring an alternate timeline with new characters and their unique storylines. Mortal Kombat has always been big on adapting to pop culture. Incorporating pop culture references is one of the biggest selling points for the game. Ghostface has found its way into Mortal Kombat 1. Image Credit: Mortal Kombat YT A recent instance where pop culture outshines the game is the mask reveal of Billy Loomis from the widely celebrated slasher horror franchise Scream. Loomis is the original Ghostface from the first film. However, there are two masked men in the game, and the fans are now eagerly anticipating a mask reveal of the second Ghostface. Ghostface Has A Massive Appeal In Mortal Kombat 1 Fans are eager to see who is behind the second mask. Image Credit: Mortal Kombat YT The identity of Ghostface has always been a mystery, even in the movies until revealed. The movie strategically plays with the element of mystery in the films to create tension and keep players at the end of their seats before giving them the satisfaction of knowing who the ******* really is. This was a trend set by Billy Loomis from the first film. He was the first and original Ghostface who set the tone for the entire franchise. His story is extremely personal and full of depth. His internal conflicts bring complexity to his character, which works extremely well for the film. Billy Loomis makes an unmasked appearance in ‘MORTAL KOMBAT 1’. **** did Skeet Ulrich do any voiceovers? It’s cool to finally see the GHOSTFACE licensing incorporate SCREAM. PlayStation have also revealed there’s another unmasking. Who could it be? pic.twitter.com/t7atM8xaQR — ໊ (@britneyvinyl) November 18, 2024 [Hidden Content] — ໊ (@britneyvinyl) November 18, 2024 Ias a mega scream fan I’m disappointed that this game isn’t coming to ps4 or switch — Dan Tromp (@Dantromp_) November 19, 2024 Scream fans have truly won — elijah (@eli_arredondo21) November 19, 2024 He is an important character for the franchise since he set the tone for the entire franchise and established the series’ formula of unmasking the villain. His reveal in Scream as one of the two killers is one of the biggest pop culture phenomenons. Now he seems to have found its way into Mortal Kombat 1. Ghostface Mask invokes a sense of mystery and blends horror elements with the game’s cinematic and brutal fighting mechanics. There seem to be 2 masked killers in the game. With only Loomis revealed, fans are now excited to see who is behind the other mask. Fans Are Eager To Unmask The Second Villain This is one of the biggest pop cultural moments for the game. Image Credit: Mortal Kombat YT Scream has had different villains in different films, but the first Ghostface still ******** as one of the most iconic villains from the franchise. This is largely why fans are excited to see who might be the second one. This has to be one of the biggest and most highly anticipated crossovers in video game history. Mortal Kombat 1 is doing what it does best, incorporating pop culture elements to increase the game’s appeal while adding depth to its scope. We might see the other face behind the mask soon, but until then, fans will need to stay with the mystery of it. The wait will make the reveal even better. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Ghostface #Mask #Billy #Loomis #Unmasking #Scream #Fans #Desperate #Big #Reveal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

7 Key Charts to Assess Global Risk Markets This Week 7 Key Charts to Assess Global Risk Markets This Week breaks records as surges, Trump’s political future takes shape. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts. 1. Bitcoin’s Market Capitalization Surpasses Silver’s What a week for bitcoin, flying from record to record with a mid-week high of $93,000. The largest cryptocurrency is now the world’s 8th largest asset in terms of market capitalisation, surpassing at $1.74 trillion. Source : www.companiesmarketcap.com 2. Blackrock‘s Bitcoin ETF Is a Phenomenal Success Back in 2017, Blackrock (NYSE:) Chairman Larry Fink was highly sceptical of cryptocurrencies, at one point calling bitcoin an “index of money laundering”. He has since categorically changed his mind, declaring in 2023 that Bitcoin could revolutionize finance. In the 1st quarter of this year, Blackrock obtained SEC approval in the USA to launch their first ETF (exchange-traded fund) on bitcoin. This ETF is breaking all records in terms of fundraising, reaching $40 billion in assets under management in record time. This is the most successful ETF of all time in terms of the speed with which it has reached this level of assets under management. The chart below compares the evolution of assets under the management of Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT in orange) with other highly successful ETFs (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:), iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSE:) and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE:)). Source: Bloomberg Intelligence 3. Pharmaceutical Companies Commercialising and Developing Vaccines Plunge in the Stock Market After the Nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr to the Department of Health Donald Trump announced on 14 November that he was appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a former vaccine-sceptic lawyer known for propagating *********** theories, as Secretary of Health. Over the past 4 weeks, some pharmaceutical stocks have plummeted as markets began to anticipate such a nomination. The official announcement of his appointment only accelerated the fall. Over one month, Moderna (NASDAQ:) fell by -30.6%, Novavax (NASDAQ:) by -42.7% and BioNTech (NASDAQ:) by -11.9%, as investors feared a ******** change in US healthcare policy. RFK Jr, who has questioned traditional medical practices and pledged to streamline the FDA, says he will refocus health agencies on nutrition and the ****** against chronic *********. President Trump, meanwhile, has declared, “For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and ***** companies.” Source: @Breaking911 NBC, Mario Nawfal 4. ********* Exceptionalism The ******* States now represents 74% of the global MSCI market capitalization, marking a new historical record. Source: SocGen 5. Has the US Federal Reserve Cut Its Key Rates Too Soon? The U.S. inflation report for October aligned with consensus expectations. The 12-month CPI accelerated to 2.6% in October, up from 2.4% in September. Core CPI (excluding energy and food) remained steady at 3.3%. The housing price index rose by +4.9% year-on-year, while transportation prices stabilized at +8.2%. Wage and rent inflation remain stubbornly high, keeping service price increases difficult to slow. Since the 50-basis-point rate cut in September, the Federal Reserve now faces a unique set of challenges: China is stimulating its economy through fiscal and monetary measures. The new U.S. administration is pushing for economic growth through tax cuts and infrastructure spending, leading to increased debt and inflationary pressures. Additional tariffs and reduced immigration are also expected to fuel inflation further. What could this mean for long-term bond yields in the coming months? Source: Bloomberg 6. Many Layoffs to Come in the Public Sector? President-elect Donald Trump announced on12 November , his plan to appoint Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:), SpaceX, and X, alongside *********** businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, to head a newly created Ministry of Government Efficiency. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” he declared. The U.S. government currently employs approximately 23,470,000 workers following a hiring spree before the presidential election. If Musk applied the same 80% layoff rate as he did at Twitter/X, 18,776,000 public sector employees would lose their jobs…. – a figure that is, of course, unrealistic. 7. The Size of the ******** Continent in Perspective The size and diversity of ******* is amazing! It’s essential to recognize that the continent encompasses a vast array of economies and social landscapes, from the most industrialized economies like South ******* (GDP per capita of around $7,000) to middle-income countries like Morocco and Egypt. On the other side of the spectrum, nations like Burundi (with one of the lowest per capita GDPs, around $250) highlight the profound economic disparities. Source: Commodity Trading Club Original Post Source link #Key #Charts #Assess #Global #Risk #Markets #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say Trump’s proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say President-elect Donald Trump has promised a major escalation of the nation’s tariffs. Trump has proposed tariffs of between 60% and 100% on ******** goods, and a tax of between 10% and 20% on every product imported from all U.S. trading partners. Economists widely forecast that tariffs of this magnitude would increase prices paid by U.S. shoppers, since importers typically pass along a share of the cost of those higher taxes to consumers. Trump’s tariffs would cost the average U.S. household about $2,600 per year, according to an estimate from the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Some products would likely undergo much more significant price increases than others, experts told ABC News, pointing to items like electronics and toys that rely heavily on imports. MORE: What could Trump do to lower grocery prices? Experts weigh in “This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” Rob Handfield, a professor of operations and supply-chain management at North Carolina State University, told ABC News. In response to ABC News’ request for comment, the Trump transition team rebuked concern about potential price increases as a result of his tariff proposals. “In his first term, President Trump instituted tariffs against China that created jobs, spurred investment, and resulted in no inflation. President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts ********* workers by re-shoring ********* jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and unshackling ********* energy,” Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the transition team, told ABC News in a statement. Here’s what to know about which products will be most impacted by Trump’s tariffs: Electronics Smartphones, tablets and laptops are among the array of electronics that would see price increases as a result of tariffs, experts said. Video cameras, headphones and video game consoles would also be impacted. “Electronics are basically ubiquitous,” Raymond Robertson, a professor of trade and public policy at Texas A&M University, told ABC News. “I don’t know how this wouldn’t be incredibly disruptive.” Prices of laptops and tablets could rise as much as 46%, while smartphone prices could jump 26%, according to a study published last month by the Consumer Technology Association, a trade group that represents tech firms. Many of those goods are imported from China, which would face the steepest tariffs under Trump’s proposal, Handfield said. Since Trump plans to also impose tariffs on all imported goods, manufacturers would not be able to circumvent the tariffs by shifting production to other countries, he added. Imports account for roughly 90% of video and audio electronic equipment sold to U.S. consumers, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis found in 2017. Meanwhile, 88% of electronic computers and 78% of small electric appliances are imported, the BEA said. “The prices of electronics would definitely go up,” Handfield said. Clothes Jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts and a host of other apparel items are set to go up in price if Trump’s tariffs take effect, experts said. The U.S. imports more than 80% of clothing items offered up by retailers, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data last year showed. For decades, the U.S. has increasingly relied on apparel manufacturers in China, Bangladesh, Vietnam and other low-cost markets abroad, said Jason Miller, a professor of supply-chain management at Michigan State University. “Obviously, and not surprisingly, apparel is very strongly imported,” Miller said. PHOTO: Workers stock shelves at a warehouse in Baltimore, Md., April 9, 2024. (Nathan Howard/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE) The price of a set of 500 apparel goods ranging from swimwear to gloves to baby clothes could rise as much as 20% in response to the potential tariffs, according to a study earlier this month by the National Retail Federation, a trade association that represents retailers. After the proposed tariffs, a $50 woman’s cotton sweater could cost consumers as much as $60 while the price of men’s jeans could rise from $80 to $96, the NRF found. Toys Dolls, stuffed animals and board games are among a group of toys highly vulnerable to tariff-related price increases, experts said. Imports account for about 90% of toys and dolls sold to U.S. consumers, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data in 2017 showed. Top U.S. toy makers are “very, very dependent on China,” Handfield said. “Almost all toys are manufactured in Asia.” MORE: Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts The price of toys could soar as much as 55%, amounting to about $14 billion in lost U.S. consumer spending power, the NRF found. The price of a $50 tricycle could jump an additional $28, while a plush toy could climb from $17 to $27. Economists face challenges forecasting the exact price increase since it ******** unclear whether firms involved in the supply chain for products, such as toys, will take on a share of the added cost by relinquishing some profits or will pass along all of the cost to customers, Miller said. The current body of academic research, however, suggests that many companies will add the full cost of tariffs onto the consumer. “It is difficult to predict the exact price increase,” Miller said. “But it will be inflationary.” Trump’s proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Source link #Trumps #proposed #tariffs #raise #prices #products #experts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Call for government action to address men's ******** Call for government action to address men's ******** Men’s ******** prevention advocates are calling for more government action to address the issue on International Men’s Day. Source link #Call #government #action #address #men039s #******** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Goldman Sachs forecasts S&P 500 target of 6500 for 2025-end, joins Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs forecasts S&P 500 target of 6500 for 2025-end, joins Morgan Stanley By Siddarth S (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs has forecast the S&P 500 index would reach 6,500 by the end of 2025, joining peer Morgan Stanley, on the back of continued growth in the U.S. economy and corporate earnings. The Wall Street brokerage’s target implied an upside of 10.3% from the index’s last close of 5,893.62. On Monday, Morgan Stanley also forecast the benchmark index would hit 6,500 by the end of next year. It estimated the recent broadening in U.S. earnings growth would continue in 2025 as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates into next year and as business cycle indicators improve further. Goldman said the so-called ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks – Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla collectively will outperform the rest of the 493 companies in the benchmark index next year. However, the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks will outperform by about 7 percentage points only, the slimmest margin in seven years, Goldman said in a note dated Monday. “Although the ‘micro’ earnings story supports continued outperformance of the Magnificent 7 stocks, the balance of risk from more “macro” factors such as growth and trade policy lean in favor of the S&P 493 (companies),” the brokerage said. Goldman estimated corporate earnings to grow 11% and a real U.S. ****** domestic product growth of 2.5% in 2025. The brokerage also warned that risks remain high for the broader U.S. equity market heading into 2025, due to a potential threat from tariffs and higher bond yields. “At the other end of the distribution, a friendlier mix of fiscal policy or a more dovish Fed present upside risks,” Goldman added. Trump’s victory in the U.S. Presidential election earlier this month has brought into sharp focus his campaign pledge to lower taxes and impose higher tariffs, moves that are expected to spur inflation and reduce the Fed’s scope to ease interest rates. The brokerage also projected earnings-per-share of S&P 500 companies at $268 in 2025. (Reporting by Siddarth S in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman) Source link #Goldman #Sachs #forecasts #target #2025end #joins #Morgan #Stanley Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CDL 2025 Competitive Settings Revealed – Maps, Modes, and Restrictions CDL 2025 Competitive Settings Revealed – Maps, Modes, and Restrictions · · November 19, 2024 The Call of Duty League has published the full spread of competitive settings ahead of the 2025 season. On social media, the unveiling caused some issues with fans worldwide, especially concerning the mapset that has been lined up for the CDL 2025 season. It’s not amazing, and many fans are clinging to the hope that a resurgence of old maps will make their way into the pool. CDL 2025 Season Settings Unveiled The map list for the 2025 season of the Call of Duty League isn’t amazing, and many are wondering why Control is still a thing. Here’s the spread: Hardpoint: Protocol, Red Card, Rewind, Skyline, Vault Search and ********: Protocol, Red Card, Rewind, Skyline, Vault Control: Protocol, Vault Having just two maps for Control is a bit of a nightmare, and it’s yet another year that fans are clamouring and asking for a different mode to fill the competitive slot. For the longest time, people have asked for something like CTF or Blitz to make a return to the Call of Duty esports scene, to no avail. The settings put forward by the Call of Duty League in a recent guide are mostly typical and nothing has changed from last season, but it’s in the restricted items that things start getting interesting. During the pre-season window, we’ve seen plenty of GAs get lobbied around, but the official rules from Activision are something else. As usual, the need to keep things as balanced as possible is front and centre, and with that in mind, almost every perk and streak is eliminated. Only the RC-XD and Hellstorm missiles remain in the scorestreak selection. Are you looking forward to the CDL 2025 season? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming esports, check out the news that Shopify Rebellion has won back to back Game Changers Championships Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #CDL #Competitive #Settings #Revealed #Maps #Modes #Restrictions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Crocodile *******: man punches crocodile to escape Crocodile *******: man punches crocodile to escape A Kimberley man has gone toe-to-toe with a saltwater crocodile, punching it in the nose while fishing at the weekend, according to a report by the ABC. Source link #Crocodile #******* #man #punches #crocodile #escape Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

SpaceX’s epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video) SpaceX’s epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video) When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: SpaceX A new video released ahead of SpaceX’s next Starship launch shows just how perfectly the rocket booster nailed its first landing. SpaceX launched its 400-foot-tall (122 meters) Starship vehicle for the fifth time Oct. 13, sending the megarocket on its most successful test flight so far. Unlike previous Starship launches, the vehicle’s fifth integrated test flight (IFT-5) of its Super Heavy first stage and Starship upper stage attempted to return the first stage booster to the launchpad and catch the rocket with a pair of “chopstick” arms on the pad’s tower. The historic catch marked the first time ever a rocket stage has been caught in mid-air, and symbolized a major advancement towards SpaceX’s goal for Starship’s full reusability. Starship’s next launch (Starship Flight 6 or IFT-6) is expected no earlier than tomorrow, Nov. 19, and will follow a similar flight profile as IFT-5, with another Super Heavy return and catch at the launch tower. Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, SpaceX shared footage of Super Heavy’s first landing side-by-side with the company’s animation of what they expected the first landing might look like, and the two are nearly identical, shot for shot. Side by side images show a rocket booster hovering in mid air to the right of a tall launch tower on the shores of a sea. Starship **** Cast Rocket Model Now $47.99 on Amazon. If you can’t see SpaceX’s Starship in person, you can score a model of your own. Standing at 13.77 inches (35 cm), this is a 1:375 ratio of SpaceX’s Starship as a desktop model. The materials here are alloy steel and it weighs just 225g.View Deal Most U.S. rocket launches occur off Florida’s Space Coast, from launchpads either at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) or Cape Canaveral Space Force Base. For now, though, Starship launches from SpaceX’s Starbase test facility, in southern Texas. The location offers a near-equatorial launch trajectory while offering a remote enough area not to risk nearby infrastructure should a test launch experience any off-nominal events, such as a rapid unscheduled deconstruction, or “RUD,” as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk likes to call them — a few of which Starship has experienced during its development. Related: What to expect during SpaceX’s 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19 SpaceX’s SN10 Starship, which launched on a 6-mile (10-kilometer) high “hop test” in 2021, successfully touched down back at Starbase, only to explode about eight minutes later. Starship’s first integrated test flight (IFT-1) ended with the entire vehicle’s self destruction as it tumbled high in Earth’s atmosphere. And while SpaceX has implemented new improvements into Starship as its development has progressed, successfully catching the Super Heavy booster on the first attempt was not guaranteed. In fact, the booster was just one second away from aborting its tower approach completely. The new video, shared to SpaceX’s account on X, shows side-by-side footage of Super Heavy’s landing approach as it returns to the Starbase launch tower synchronized with a pre-flight animation of the same attempt. Far from a RUD, the real-life Super Heavy booster catch performed nearly shot-for-shot the same as SpaceX’s animation. The dramatic pairing emphasizes the literal and metaphorical leaps the launch vehicle has taken over the past few years as it approaches operational qualification, which can’t come too soon for both SpaceX and NASA. The U.S. space agency awarded SpaceX the first Human Landing Services (HLS) contract to use Starship as the lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission. The Artemis Program aims to return astronauts to the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era, and NASA is counting on Starship to transport its astronauts safely down for lunar landing. NASA has pushed its initial launch dates back for Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 due to a number of delays, and has cited Starship’s developmental timeline as pressing concern for program readiness. 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