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3 Nuclear Energy Stocks Set to Benefit From Google’s AI Expansion 3 Nuclear Energy Stocks Set to Benefit From Google’s AI Expansion Google made several headlines related to artificial intelligence (AI) this week. And, despite the stock’s performance, not all were negative. Of course, the news of search losing preference to AI chatbots like ChatGPT amongst iPhone users grabbed the top story, and the Department of Justice continues to look into antitrust measures against the company’s ad tech business. However, the Alphabet (NASDAQ:) Inc. subsidiary continues to spend heavily on AI infrastructure and recently entered an agreement with Elementl Power to develop three new nuclear development sites to power its surging data center energy needs. Elementl Power is a privately held firm specializing in developing and financing advanced nuclear power projects for clients seeking clean energy solutions. The proposed projects would each produce 600 megawatts of power and operate under Elementl Power’s supervision. Google isn’t the first company to embrace nuclear power, as Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:) and Amazon (NASDAQ:) Inc. have also made deals with nuclear energy providers in recent months. But this is a confirmation signal of a larger trend: megacap tech firms are looking for clean (and scalable) energy solutions for their ever-expanding data center operations. Energy sector shifts like this could present opportunities for investors as public companies in the clean energy space link up with tech firms to power the next generation of AI models—and here’s why. The AI + Nuclear Nexus: What’s Driving the Demand? Have you ever blown a fuse in your house because you have too many appliances running simultaneously? It’s more of a minor headache than what tech companies working on AI are dealing with, but the central concept is the same: too many electronic mouths to feed. AI data centers require a vast amount of electricity, and powering these energy hogs may require alternative sources moving forward. Nuclear energy is important to the firms training AI models for various reasons. For starters, it is a clean energy, which is vital for companies like Google and Microsoft with carbon-free goals and strong environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) standards. Reliability is another factor, as nuclear facilities have a consistent baseload and aren’t dependent on uncontrollable factors like wind or sunlight. As pressure to keep data centers efficient and ESG-compliant increases, clean sources like nuclear power will continue to appeal to the tech sector. And while many of these new nuclear sites won’t be coming online for several years, the time is now for AI innovators to make deals and lay the groundwork for their future energy needs. 3 Public Players Getting In on the Action Ready to invest in the future of nuclear energy? Here are three publicly-traded energy companies that have already struck nuclear power deals with big tech companies to consider adding to your portfolio. 1. Constellation Energy: Nuclear Giant Powers Microsoft’s AI Future Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:) is the largest nuclear power producer in the United States, and the company recently cemented this fact by negotiating a 20-year partnership with Microsoft. In October, Constellation announced a plan to reopen a transformer at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, part of a $1.6 billion investment to revitalize the shuttered plant. The company plans to use the site to provide Microsoft data centers with 835 megawatts of nuclear power. CEG is up over 50% in the last three months, buoyed by 10% year-over-year (YOY) revenue growth. The company recently reported a top and bottom line earnings beat, and has a consensus Moderate Buy rating with an average price target of $282. 2. NuScale Power: Small Reactors, Big Potential for AI Data Centers Nuscale Power Corp (NYSE:) is the first company in the United States to receive regulatory approval for small modular reactors (SMRs), which require less infrastructure than traditional large-scale plants. These compact, scalable reactors offer a wider range of options for companies looking to scale their operations—and NuScale’s partnership with Standard Power highlights these perks. Under the agreement, Standard Power plans to deploy 2 gigawatts of SMR energy to data centers in Pennsylvania and Ohio. NuScale has a Moderate Buy rating based on five analyst reports, but the most recent one from BTIG Research gave the stock a $20 price target, which would imply an upside over 30%. 3. Oklo: Startup Strikes Mega AI Power Deal with Switch Oklo Inc (NYSE:)may not be as big as Constellation, but the deal it signed with Switch last December just might eclipse the one Constellation signed with Microsoft. One of the leading designers and operators of data center campuses, Switch uses 100% clean energy in its projects and is committed to sustainability across its operations. As part of their new partnership, Oklo has agreed to provide 12 gigawatts of nuclear power through 2044. This signifies growing confidence in Oklo’s SMR technology and its potential to serve the power-hungry AI sector. OKLO shares have a Moderate Buy rating with an average price target of $46, indicating upside of more than 70%. Original Post Source link #Nuclear #Energy #Stocks #Set #Benefit #Googles #Expansion Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Judge orders immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts student detained by ICE – Politico Judge orders immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts student detained by ICE – Politico Judge orders immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts student detained by ICE PoliticoTufts student Rümeysa Öztürk testifies during Vermont bail hearing, suffers apparent asthma attack The Boston GlobeJudge Orders Release of Tufts Student Detained by ICE The New York TimesBail hearing underway for Tufts student detained by ICE CBS NewsDetained Tufts student must be transferred to Vermont, appeals court rules The Washington Post Source link #Judge #orders #release #Rumeysa #Ozturk #Tufts #student #detained #ICE #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Government hits out at Trump Afrikaner refugee plan Government hits out at Trump Afrikaner refugee plan South Africa has criticised the US amid reports it could receive white Afrikaners as refugees as early as next week. A document seen by the BBC’s US partner, CBS, describes the potential resettlement as a “priority” for President Donald Trump’s government, however the timing has not been publicly confirmed by the White House. In a statement published on Friday, South Africa’s foreign ministry described the purported move as “politically motivated” and designed to undermine South Africa’s “constitutional democracy”. In February President Trump described Afrikaners as victims of “racial discrimination” in an executive order, opening up the prospect for them to resettle in the US. The South African authorities said they would not block the departures of those chosen for resettlement, but that the government had sought assurances from its American counterpart that those selected had been fully vetted and did not have pending criminal charges. South Africa reiterated that allegations of discrimination against the country’s white ********* are unfounded, adding that crime statistics do not indicate that any racial group has been targeted in violent crimes on farms. Some groups representing the rights of white farmers have said they are being deliberately killed because of their race. A spokesperson for the US state department told the BBC they were interviewing individuals interested in resettling in the US, and prioritising “Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination”, but would not confirm when the resettlement would begin. The Trump administration has also accused South Africa of seizing land from white farmers without compensation, something Pretoria has repeatedly denied. Source link #Government #hits #Trump #Afrikaner #refugee #plan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chimps share ‘building blocks of musical rhythm’ with humans Chimps share ‘building blocks of musical rhythm’ with humans A juvenile chimpanzee drumming in Bossou, Guinea Cyril Ruoso/naturepl.com Musicality may have emerged in a common ancestor of chimps and humans, as both species share similarities in how they drum. Catherine Hobaiter at the University of St Andrews, ***, and her colleagues examined 371 examples of drumming from two of Africa’s four chimpanzee subspecies: the western chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) and the eastern chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii). They use their hands and feet to produce rapid-fire drumming, often on buttress roots and mainly when resting, while travelling or during threat displays. Hobaiter says that while chimpanzees drum regularly, rainforests are really difficult places to carry out studies and for some of the populations, it has taken decades to collect the data. Eventually, the researchers found that chimps drum much faster than most humans. “The longest drum we recorded was over 5 seconds, while the shortest was less than 0.1 seconds,” says Hobaiter. “But chimpanzees will also repeat these drumming bouts several times, especially when they’re travelling.” Despite the differences between chimpanzee and human drumming, chimps show some of the “core building blocks of human musical rhythm”, says team member Vesta Eleuteri at the University of Vienna, Austria. “They drum with rhythm, as opposed to randomly, and they use a typical rhythm observed across musical cultures called isochrony, consisting of hits that are regularly spaced, like the ticking of a clock,” she says. “We also found that the two eastern and western chimpanzee subspecies living on the opposite sides of Africa drum with different rhythms.” She says eastern chimpanzees alternate short and long spaces between their drumming hits, while western chimpanzees evenly space them. These chimps also drum faster, use more hits and start drumming earlier in their distinctive pant-hoot calls. Miguel Llorente at the University of Girona in Spain says the idea that different subspecies show distinct drumming styles is fascinating. “It opens the door to thinking about these patterns not just as individual quirks, but potentially as cultural differences in how groups use drumming as a communicative tool.” We already know that rhythm is fundamental to human social behaviour – whether in music and dance or in the back and forth of a conversation, says Hobaiter. “We don’t mean that chimpanzee drumming shows the sophistication of modern human musical rhythms. But this is the first time that we’ve been able to show that they share the same rhythmic building blocks, making it likely that rhythm was a part of our social world long before we became human.” “Until recently, it was argued that rhythmicity was unique to humans,” says Gisela Kaplan at the University of New England, Australia. “We now have plenty evidence that this is not the case.” Topics: Source link #Chimps #share #building #blocks #musical #rhythm #humans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

IPL: ‘Mood of the nation’ will decide Indian Premier League restart, says Deep Dasgupta IPL: ‘Mood of the nation’ will decide Indian Premier League restart, says Deep Dasgupta However Dasgupta, who was speaking from Lucknow where he was due to be commentating on Friday’s game between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, believes the tournament would be unlikely to resume if overseas players are absent. It is understood that most of the 10 England players are leaving India, while the Australians involved are also likely to depart. Players from the West Indies have remained in India. If a short-term restart is not possible, there would an overwhelming desire to complete the tournament later in the year because of its financial value. A $6.02bn rights deal for IPL matches was signed in 2022 and in a statement confirming the suspension, the Board of Control for Cricket in India thanked broadcaster Jiostar for its support in the decision. If the remainder of the IPL is rearranged for later in the year, there would be concern at the England and Wales Cricket Board about an August clash with The Hundred, but a more likely window would be in September. That month was initially earmarked for the Asia Cup, though with matches between India and Pakistan now unlikely to take place, that tournament could be scrapped and replaced by the remainder of the IPL. And there will be long-term questions over future matches between India and Pakistan at global events, with Dasgupta saying he “can’t even think” about fixtures between the two countries. “It would be extremely insensitive to even talk about it right now,” he said. “Maybe at a future date. We’ll see. As of now, India-Pakistan cricket is too trivial to talk about.” Even before the latest deterioration in the relationship between the two countries, their cricket teams were only playing each other in multi-nation events. Earlier this year, India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to announce that any matches involving the two teams in global events hosted by either country will be played at a neutral venue. The next such instance will be the Women’s World Cup in October, hosted by India. Pakistan secured their qualification earlier this month, so will be based in a different country. However, there is now uncertainty if a match between the two can take place, regardless of the venue. It is understood that the ICC feels it is too soon to consider a solution. On Thursday, it was announced that the remainder of the Pakistan Super League will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Teams left Pakistan for the UAE on Friday. Source link #IPL #Mood #nation #decide #Indian #Premier #League #restart #Deep #Dasgupta Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Was a famous supernova an alien invader from another galaxy? Was a famous supernova an alien invader from another galaxy? A composite image of the remnant of Kepler’s Supernova NASA/CXC/SAO/D.Patnaude One of the most famous exploding stars ever recorded by humanity may have been an invader from another galaxy, according to a new analysis of its movements. What is more, alien stars like this might be behind 1 per cent of all the supernovae we see in the galaxy. In 1604, astronomers saw a new, incredibly bright star appear in the sky, outshining any other. ******* astronomer Johannes Kepler, who also derived some of the first laws of planetary motion, observed the star for a year to track its… Source link #famous #supernova #alien #invader #galaxy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Grandmother charged with alleged double ******* Grandmother charged with alleged double ******* A grandmother has been charged with the alleged double murders of two schoolboys in NSW’s west. The brothers, aged seven and six, were found dead at a semi-rural property on the outskirts of Coonabarabran in northwest NSW on Monday afternoon. NSW police have charged the boys’ 66-year-old maternal grandmother with two counts of *******. She was refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday, police said. On Monday afternoon, two police officers went to the home after a message sent to the communities and justice department triggered an emergency response. The officers broke into the house to find the boys’ bodies in separate bedrooms, while their grandmother was nearby. She was arrested and taken to hospital. The woman was taken to Orange Police Station after she was released from the hospital on Friday. A crime scene has been established, and officers from the Orana mid-western police district and detectives from the state’s ********* squad have commenced an investigation. Grieving members of a small rural community gathered to honour the lives of two boys on Friday. A tree was to be planted for each boy, along with a ceremonial presentation of the karate students’ yellow belts. Warrumbungle Shire councillor Kodi Brady told AAP he hoped the vigil would help the community cope with the tragedy. “It’s a really important part, to take the community on the stepping stone of healing from the shock of the incident to another step forward in the grief and loss process,” he said. “We’re a small rural town, there is such a ripple effect … it has impacted the whole community.” 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Source link #Grandmother #charged #alleged #double #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Taiwan Semiconductor Has a New Reason to Rally on Chip Curbs Taiwan Semiconductor Has a New Reason to Rally on Chip Curbs The state of the technology sector has been volatile, to say the least. President Trump’s recent rollout of trade tariffs has spread uncertainty in the broader financial markets, making it harder for companies to implement their budget plans and new order schedules. However, a new development in these tariff rollouts might help some in the chipmaking and semiconductor industry find a new path to higher prices. At the center of this action are the biggest and most important names in the space, as they represent a large share of the logistics and production supply chain for chips and semiconductors. With this in mind, investors should start digging in after President Trump decided to remove curbs on chips coming in and out of China, a sign of goodwill ahead of major trade talks to take place in May 2025. That should definitely bring more willing buyers into these stocks, though there is a powerful and fundamentally rooted reason why the best candidate could be found in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:). As most of the other names in the space rely on this giant to get their supplies in order, this dependency will likely bring about a new path forward for the company’s outlook and future. Price Action Confirms Taiwan Semiconductor’s Position When investors try to gauge the market’s feelings on a particular industry or stock, price action is typically the best place to start, as it represents the consensus view for the future of the name in question. Regarding Taiwan Semiconductor, investors can note that it has outperformed the broader S&P 500 by as much as 15% over the past month alone. More importantly, it has also left behind a major peer like NVIDIA (NASDAQ:) Co., which tells investors a lot more about what the future might bring for Taiwan Semiconductor stock. Even through the peak of tariff negotiations, which had turned tougher than ever on chips and semiconductors, markets still chose this stock over all others. Leaving NVIDIA behind by as much as 10% over the month is a clear-cut sign of confidence that the company can keep outperforming NVIDIA for fundamental reasons, to say the least. With this in mind, there are other factors that investors can check on to keep driving their bullish assumptions. A Premium Earned for Taiwan Semiconductor When looking at the broader computer sector, investors will see that the space trades at an average price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 6.4x today. Taiwan Semiconductor stock has managed to trade up to 8.1x in terms of P/B, which has a significant impact on the market’s perception of the company. Despite value investors complaining that this makes the stock expensive and filled with downside, the reality is that the market will always overpay for the stocks it believes will outperform the peer group and the entire market. Due to Taiwan Semiconductor’s positioning in the global chip supply chain, this might be a reason to place a premium on it. The removal of tariffs and curbs on semiconductors helps ease the uncertainty and resume chip orders and deliveries from some of the other big names in this space, like NVIDIA. However, these other players cannot manufacture their products without the basic materials that Taiwan Semiconductor provides them with, and this power stance is all investors want in this current environment. More Sounding Boards To confirm this theme, investors can look at some of the opinions of Wall Street analysts. As of late April 2025, those from Susquehanna decided to reiterate a Positive rating for the company, even though uncertainty was at its peak regarding the sector’s future performance and demand. More than that, around the same time, analysts from Needham & Co. also kept their Buy rating on Taiwan Semiconductor stock, this time boosting their valuations to $225 per share. Considering today’s prices, this valuation calls for up to a 26% upside in the stock. With Taiwan Semiconductor shares trading at only 76% of their 52-week highs, this perceived upside now suggests that the risk-to-reward scale favors the buyers, as most of the downside potential has already been priced into the company. When the tariff deals are inevitably reached, Taiwan Semiconductor will likely continue leading the industry. Original Post Source link #Taiwan #Semiconductor #Reason #Rally #Chip #Curbs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ activists A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ activists ******** CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, in remarks in 2012 when he was the Augustinian prior general in Chicago, made comments critical of what he called the “*********** lifestyle” and the role of mass media in promoting acceptance of same-sex relationships that conflicted with Catholic doctrine. Reports about the 2012 comments emerged after Thursday’s election of U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost to succeed Pope Francis; he took the name Leo XIV. The remarks were “disappointing,” said Francis DeBernardo of New Ways Ministry, a U.S.-based group that advocates for greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ Catholics in the church. “We pray that in the 13 years that have passed, 12 of which were under the papacy of Pope Francis, that his (Leo’s) heart and mind have developed more progressively on LGBTQ+ issues, and we will take a wait-and-see attitude to see if that has happened,” DeBernardo said in a statement. A 2012 video provided to Catholic News Service, the news agency of the U.S. bishops conference, featured Prevost’s address to the world Synod of Bishops against the backdrop of images from popular TV series and movies. “Western mass media is extraordinarily effective in fostering within the general public enormous sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the gospel, for example abortion, *********** lifestyle, euthanasia,” Prevost said. He singled out “how alternative families comprised of same-sex partners and their adopted children are so benignly and sympathetically portrayed in television programs and cinema today.” When he became a cardinal in 2023, Catholic News Service asked him if his views had changed. He acknowledged Pope Francis’ call for a more inclusive church, saying Francis “made it very clear that he doesn’t want people to be excluded simply on the basis of choices that they make, whether it be lifestyle, work, way to dress, or whatever.” But he underlined that doctrine had not changed, in line with Francis. “And people haven’t said yet (that) we’re looking for that kind of change,” Prevost said. “But we are looking to be more welcoming and more open and to say all people are welcome in the church.” In his first remarks as pope on Thursday night, Leo spoke about building bridges and God’s love for all. The Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit who founded an LGBTQ+ outreach ministry, said such an invitation to inclusiveness and welcome was important and he considered the cardinals’ choice of Prevost “brilliant.” “He is humble, reserved, straightforward, trustworthy. I think he brings a wealth of experience not only (from) his long time in Peru working with the poor, but also in the ********,” Martin said. “It’s rare to come in contact with someone who is actually humble and not pretending to be humble. And he’s the real deal. And that really cemented my respect for him. He always treated me with great respect, dignity, friendship. He’s a man of few words, and I’ll say that when he talked, people listened.” Francis, more than any of his predecessors, incrementally conveyed through his actions, formal statements and occasional casual remarks that he wanted the church to be a more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people. Yet his papacy ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still rejected same-sex marriage and condemned any ******* relations between gay or lesbian partners as “intrinsically disordered.” The U.S.-based LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD called on the new pontiff to “build on the progress” made by his predecessor. “The Roman Catholic Church stands on the threshold of a hopeful and inclusive new chapter. With Pope Leo XIV’s leadership, there is an extraordinary opportunity to inspire billions around the world and further embrace LGBTQ people with compassion, dignity, and love,” GLADD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. ___ Crary reported from New York. Barry reported from Soave, Italy. Nicole Winfield contributed. ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. Source link #video #shows #comments #pope #disappoint #LGBTQ #activists Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

DraftKings Misses on Earnings and Lowers Guidance, So Why Is Stock Rising? DraftKings Misses on Earnings and Lowers Guidance, So Why Is Stock Rising? DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:) stock was on the move on Friday, rising more than 2% despite falling short of earnings estimates and lowering its guidance for the rest of the year. In the first quarter, DraftKings generated $1.4 billion in revenue, a 20% increase over the same quarter a year ago. However, it was below the $1.46 billion that the Street had expected. On the earnings front, DraftKings is still working its way toward profitability, which is not atypical for young growing companies that are investing heavily in their growth. In Q1, it shrank its net loss to $33.8 billion, or 7 cents per share, down from $142.5 billion in Q1 of 2024. Adjusted earnings, excluding one-time special items and before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, showed strong growth to $102.6 million, rising almost five-fold from $22.4 million. It posted adjusted earnings per share of 12 cents, up from 3 cents per share the same quarter a year ago. However, analysts were anticipating adjusted earnings of 20 cents per share. In addition, DraftKings revised its fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance down to $6.2 billion to $6.4 billion, from the previous guidance of $6.3 billion to $6.6 billion. It also lowered its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $800 million to $900 million, down from the previous guidance of $900 million to $1.0 billion. The reason? Customer-friendly outcomes in March, which means they lost a lot of money to sports bettors on March Madness, where all the favorites won. “If not for customer-friendly sport outcomes in March, we would be raising our fiscal year 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance,” Jason Robins, DraftKings’ CEO and co-founder, said. So why was the stock price rising? Analysts See 56% Upside There were likely a few factors at play that caused the stock price to jump despite what appears to be a lackluster quarter. First, while the revenue guidance was lowered, it is still tracking about 32% higher than 2024. Same with the adjusted earnings, which would be up 370% at the midpoint from 2024 even with the lowered guidance. Also, the drop in guidance is related to bad results for a past event, March Madness. So, that assumes that growth for the rest of the year will be on par with expectations, which likely pleased investors. Further, the guidance does not include the guidance does not include the impact of mobile sports betting launching in Missouri in the fall. That event will certainly provide DraftKings with revenue not accounted for in the guidance. In addition, investors may have been heartened by DraftKings’ growth in monthly unique players, which rose 28% year-over-year to 4.3 million. The surge was helped by the acquisition of lottery and gaming platform Jackpocket last year, but even excluding Jackpocket MUPs rose 11%. Also, average revenue per MUP (ARMUP) was $108 in the quarter, down 5% but that was brought down by lower ARPMUP for Jackpocket customers. Otherwise, ARPMUP jumped approximately 7%. DraftKings doesn’t have a trailing P/E because it hasn’t been profitable, but that is coming, and it has a forward P/E of 22. While several analysts lowered their price targets slightly post-earnings, they are still overwhelming bullish on the stock. DraftKings stock has a median price target of $55 per share, which suggests 56% upside. So despite the miss, DraftKings still looks like a good option for investors. Original Post Source link #DraftKings #Misses #Earnings #Lowers #Guidance #Stock #Rising Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

David Steiner, FedEx director, to lead USPS as postmaster general David Steiner, FedEx director, to lead USPS as postmaster general FILE PHOTO: David Steiner, smiles while speaking at the OPEC Oil Embargo +40 conference hosted by Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. Joshua Roberts | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors said Friday that it had selected former Waste Management CEO David Steiner as postmaster general. Steiner, who is a board member of shipping giant FedEx, will succeed former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who resigned in March, and current acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino. Steiner, who is expected to formally join the USPS in July, will leave the board of FedEx, where he has served some 2009. USPS reported a net loss of $9.5 billion in 2024 In a statement, Steiner said, “It is an incredible honor to be asked to lead the world’s greatest postal organization, with a history that stretches back before the founding of the United States.” “I deeply admire the public service and business mission of this amazing institution, and I believe strongly in maintaining its role as an independent establishment of the executive branch. Steiner served as CEO of Waste Management from 2004 through late 2016. USPS said that when he led Waste Management, Steiner was “credited with leading tremendous change in the organization, transforming operations and culture, and delivering strong financial results.” Read more CNBC politics coverage USPS Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds, in a statement, said, “Dave is the right person to lead the Postal Service at this time to ensure this magnificent and historic organization thrives into the future,” said “Dave is a highly regarded leader and executive with tremendous vision, experience and skill that can be FexEx founder and executive chairman Frederick Smith praised Steiner, and said in a statement that his “sharp business acumen will be key to addressing the significant challenges facing the United States Postal Service which has lost more than $108 billion since 2007 despite receiving billions in taxpayer relief.” Source link #David #Steiner #FedEx #director #lead #USPS #postmaster #general Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why Nearly 20 Analysts Raised Meta Price Targets Post-Earnings Why Nearly 20 Analysts Raised Meta Price Targets Post-Earnings Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:) rewarded investors with another strong post-earnings gain on May 1. Shares rose over 4% after the release, and the company’s results extended its streak of beating expectations. Meta has now beaten Wall Street’s sales estimates for 11 straight quarters. It also exceeded expectations for adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the ninth quarter in a row. Overall, shares have gained by an average of more than 5% post-earnings over the last 10 quarters. However, a higher share price was far from the only good news investors received. According to forecasts tracked by MarketBeat, nearly 20 Wall Street analysts raised their price targets on the tech giant. To be fair, several individuals lowered their targets. Still, three times as many boosted them. So, what is driving the majority of analysts to become more bullish on Meta, and exactly how much upside do they see? JPMorgan Sees Good Reason for Meta’s Increased CapEx One major announcement coming from Meta was the company raising its capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance for 2025. Meta has been using CapEx spending to invest significantly in AI infrastructure that supports the growth of its business. Critics have targeted big tech companies for their tens of billions in CapEx spending on AI. However, Meta has been demonstrating extensive gains due to the implementation of AI in its advertising platform. Wall Street analysts are noticing this and showing support for Meta’s higher CapEx spending plans. The success of Meta’s AI initiatives is a key reason many are raising their price targets. Even though more CapEx spending means more cash leaving Meta’s pockets, analysts at JPMorgan expressed confidence in this move. They highlighted the company’s “solid results and execution along its AI roadmap” and its “ambitious long-term goals” as justifications for the higher spending. Analysts at Stifel noted Meta’s ongoing investment in artificial intelligence as a key driver of future growth. Piper Sandler believes that Meta’s AI initiatives are “a key factor in the company’s forward momentum.” They stated that the higher CapEx spending aims to fast-track the development and rollout of the technology needed for these initiatives. Truist Securities added that “Meta continues to justify its right to invest.” The fact that people are seeing more ads on Meta and that marketers are spending more on each ad provides evidence of Meta’s strong AI execution. From Q1 2023 to Q1 2025, the number of ad impressions on Meta’s apps is up by around 26%, indicating that marketers are buying a higher volume of ads. Comparing the same two periods, the price paid per ad is up around 17%. In economics, higher prices typically mean that demand should fall. The fact that Meta is raising its ad prices while also seeing higher ad demand demonstrates the huge value that marketers are getting out of its platform. Meta’s AI investments have led to significantly more time spent on its apps. This is a key reason why marketers are willing to direct more ads to them while also paying a higher price. Citi Sees Added AI Clarity as a Positive Analysts at Citigroup brought up another key point. Meta laid out the five major growth opportunities it is pursuing through its AI strategy. This was the first time that Meta explained this in a structured format. Those opportunities are: “improved advertising, more engaging experiences, business messaging, Meta AI, and AI devices.” Analysts at Citi noted that this clear plan “strengthened confidence in [Meta’s] continued growth trajectory.” Although this may not seem like a big deal, companies often get rewarded for providing clarity around their business. Doing so allows investors to understand how well a company is actually executing. If a company executes well, this can lead to higher multiples. Because Meta is doing just that, adding clarity is a positive. However, it could also backfire if Meta stops executing well. Updated Targets Indicate Nearly 20% Upside in Meta On average, Wall Street analyst price target updates tracked by MarketBeat after the May 1 earnings release indicate significant 12-month return potential in Meta shares. Compared to the stock’s May 8 closing price of just under $598 per share, these updates imply that shares could rise by over 18%. Overall, the rise in price targets for Meta comes down to one key point: the company is delivering strong results with its AI strategy. This should bolster investor confidence, just as it has done for many on Wall Street. Original Post Source link #Analysts #Raised #Meta #Price #Targets #PostEarnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Henry Pollock: Northampton flanker on making the British and Irish Lions squad for Australia Henry Pollock: Northampton flanker on making the British and Irish Lions squad for Australia Four Saints players were named in Farrell’s squad with Tommy Freeman, Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith all joining Pollock, who watched the announcement with a number of his team-mates. “I walked out of the room and tried to phone my mum, who didn’t pick up which was class,” he joked. “I then called mum and dad and they were balling their eyes out crying. “I am just so happy that I’ve made them happy, I am honoured.” Pollock was selected instead of Toulouse flanker Jack Willis, ***** Sharks’ Ben Curry and Scotland’s Rory Darge, with Farrell admitting that, in the end, he did not need convincing about selecting the one-cap flanker. An all-action display on both sides of the ball against Leinster, who have 12 players heading on the Lions tour, showed Pollock can compete with the best and he plans to show that in Australia. He faces tough back row competition in Ireland’s Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier, England pair Tom Curry and Ben Earl, and Wales captain Jac Morgan, but remains confident of adding value. “It is the pinnacle of the sport and everything that you work for and want to achieve in rugby,” he added. “I hope to bring a different X-factor and just be myself. I am not going to go there and go into my shell, I am just going to be myself and hopefully bring a different side to the squad than other players.” Source link #Henry #Pollock #Northampton #flanker #making #British #Irish #Lions #squad #Australia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Old Country Game Size and System Requirements Are Even More Impressive The Old Country Game Size and System Requirements Are Even More Impressive ******: The Old Country was announced at last year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, and since then, it has largely kept a low profile until recently. We just got a gameplay trailer for the game with a release date reveal of August 8 and a $50 price tag. There are two notable things here. First is the price tag. Nintendo and Xbox recently raised their game prices to $80, and instead of following along, Hangar 13 is making ******: The Old Country even cheaper than current AAA games. Second, the game will run on Unreal Engine 5, so what system requirements are we looking at? ******: The Old Country is defying industry standards We got new details for ******: The Old Country earlier this week via a new and gritty gameplay trailer and a developer panel at PAX East. The game will officially launch on August 8 with a $50 price tag. The story of this latest entry into the franchise revisits the roots of organized crime in early 1900s Sicily. Comment byu/Turbostrider27 from discussion inPS5 This decision on the game’s pricing is a pleasant surprise given the recent state of the market. It comes in the middle of a market where new games like Mario Kart World and future Xbox exclusives are climbing to $80. So, to price it lower in this situation is definitely a move that sets it up for success. Despite its lower price, The Old Country is no lightweight when it comes to technology or production values. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 5, which tells us a lot of good and bad things. For one, it means that we can expect the best graphics that modern games have. But on the other hand, it also means that it might have the typical optimization and performance issues. Comment byu/Noirsam from discussion inTwoBestFriendsPlay Fortunately, Hangar 13 appears to have accounted for this by designing a more focused experience. Studio president Nick Baynes confirmed that The Old Country isn’t going to be an open-world game. Not only does this make sense in terms of the franchise, but it will help the constant asset streaming required by open-world games. This should lead to better performance. The performance requirements are quite steep You know what’s even more impressive than the price tag? It’s the game’s system requirements. First, let’s talk about storage. The PC version of ******: The Old Country requires just 55GB of storage. This is a surprisingly modest figure in 2025 because we’ve seen that most UE5 games easily surpass 100 GB. And then there are the main hardware requirements. The minimum system requirements for the game are a Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i7-9700K CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a Radeon RX 5700 XT or RTX 2070 GPU. That’s enough to run the game at 1080p on medium settings. When we move up to the recommended settings, players will need a Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-12700K, 32 GB RAM, and a Radeon RX 6950 XT or RTX 3080 Ti to play it at 1440p on high settings. If we compare this to other recent Unreal Engine 5 games, most other games only need GPUs like the GTX 1060 or the RX 580. So the minimum requirements are a decent bit higher. Given how demanding Unreal Engine 5 is, this is no surprise. But why exactly does it have way higher requirements than other games? You’d think being linear and not an open world would reduce the hardware needs, but it’s the opposite. Still, we know Unreal Engine 5 games have issues. Whether The Old Country manages to avoid them remains to be seen. ******: The Old Country is set to be released on August 8, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Source link #Country #Game #Size #System #Requirements #Impressive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi can remain free from custody while suing over detention, appeals court says Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi can remain free from custody while suing over detention, appeals court says Washington — A federal appeals court on Friday said Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi can remain released from immigration custody while a legal challenge to his detention moves forward, denying a request from the Trump administration to allow immigration officials to re-detain Mahdawi. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit unanimously rejected the government’s bid for emergency relief, finding that it is unlikely to succeed on its arguments that a Vermont district court did not have jurisdiction over Mahdawi’s habeas petition. The 2nd Circuit panel also said that the Justice Department was unlikely to succeed on its claims that the lower court lacked the authority to order Mahdawi’s release last week. “[T]he practical effect of the relief the government seeks would be Mahdawi’s re-detention. Individual liberty substantially outweighs the government’s weak assertions of administrative and logistical costs,” Judges Barrington Parker, Alison Nathan and Susan Carney wrote in their decision. Mahdawi, who is to graduate from Columbia this month with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, was detained by immigration agents in Vermont last month during what he was told was his citizenship interview. His attorneys say he was detained under a rarely used law allowing the government to revoke a visa if the Secretary of State determines somebody poses “adverse foreign policy consequences.” Mahdawi’s legal team has argued he was detained for his role in pro-************ protests at Columbia, in violation of the First Amendment. The Trump administration argues it has the right to revoke visas, and has accused Mahdawi of antisemitic statements and threatening rhetoric — which Mahdawi has denied. He was born in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and he has held a green card for the last 10 years. He co-founded his university’s ************ Student Union alongside Mahmoud Khalil, a ************ activist, Columbia Ph.D. student and U.S. resident also detained by the government. Mahdawi’s attorneys said he took a “step back” from the high-profile protests at the school before students began occupying university buildings. Khalil, a ************ born in Syria, was also linked to last year’s protests at Columbia. He was detained by ICE in March, with the government citing the same “adverse foreign policy consequences” argument. He is also challenging his removal and detention, though an immigration judge allowed the government to proceed with its effort to deport Khalil. In an interview with CBS News the day before his detention, Mahdawi said he feared the citizenship interview was a “honey trap” that allowed federal immigration officials to detain him while he went in to pursue U.S. citizenship. Mahdawi’s attorneys secured a court order that blocked the Trump administration from deporting him or moving him outside of Vermont. Then, last week, Crawford released Mahdawi from federal detention as his immigration proceedings continue and again barred the government from removing him from the state or country. Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Source link #Columbia #activist #Mohsen #Mahdawi #remain #free #custody #suing #detention #appeals #court Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Loudoun County Schools Face Probe After Trans Student Records Boys in Locker Room Loudoun County Schools Face Probe After Trans Student Records Boys in Locker Room A Virginia school district is being investigated after it launched a ******* harassment investigation against three high school male students who reportedly complained about the presence of a biological female in the boys’ locker room. Attorney General Jason Miyares announced earlier this week that the state will investigate Loudoun County Public Schools for launching a Title IX investigation against the students after expressing that they were “uncomfortable” when a biological female changed clothes in the boys’ locker room. The Loudon County School Board policy allows students to use school bathrooms and locker rooms according to gender identity, rather than biological sex, WJLA-TV reports. The policy also prohibits video and audio recordings in locker rooms. The young male students are being investigated because of a video recording the transgender student submitted of their conversation in the locker room. Seth Wolfe is a parent of one of the students. He withheld his name in speaking to WJLA-TV, but his attorney later confirmed to Mercury News that Wolfe was the father who spoke on behalf of his son. “He was questioning why there was a female in the males’ locker room,” the father said. “I don’t think my son should be punished for expressing his First Amendment right and being able to ask questions,” he told WJLA-TV. “They were having a conversation with their peer group. They weren’t directly asking or interacting with this other student, and just the fact that they can’t ask those simple questions, and then if they do, they’re being punished in a way where now we have some serious charges that can affect his future here going forward.” Wolfe expressed outrage that his child was facing serious consequences for sharing his opinion, but the transgender student is allegedly flying under the radar, even though she violated the policy of recording his son in the locker room. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.*** “My 15-year-old son is being unfairly targeted for simply asking a basic question that any boy would be asking in that situation. It’s astonishing that Loudoun school officials are subjecting him to a formal investigation for a bogus charge that could derail his life,” he said. The Founding Freedoms Law Center is representing Wolfe’s son and is criticizing the school district for its bathroom policy. They add that LCPS is also currently under formal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for its policies related to gender identity. “This is yet another egregious example of how LCPS continues to defy state law on transgender policies as well as President Trump’s recent executive orders. These high school boys did absolutely nothing wrong, and LCPS needs to end this baseless investigation immediately,” said Josh Hetzler, Legal Counsel for Founding Freedoms Law Center. This is not the first time LCPS has made headlines for its policies. As CBN News reported, the school division faced criticism and a $30 million lawsuit in 2021 for how it failed to respond to an alleged ******* assault of a girl committed by a teenage boy who entered the girls’ bathroom wearing a skirt. A Virginia juvenile court judge found the transgender teen guilty in that case, but the family of the victim claims the superintendent at that time lied to the public to cover up what occurred. Wolfe says the school district’s policies on inclusion are harming children. “They’re at a young age,” Wolfe said. “They are not comfortable with their own bodies yet, and then to be subjugated, to have someone else, a little bit opposite gender, to be around that it really does start to create issues and questioning of who’s protecting us and who’s keeping us safe, and who’s making these decisions that are affecting not only our future, but actually our experience in high school.” Meanwhile, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares quickly condemned LCPS’s actions. “It’s deeply concerning to read reports of yet another incident in Loudoun County schools where members of the opposite sex are violating the privacy of students in locker rooms,” said Youngkin. “Even more alarming, the victims of this violation are the ones being investigated—this is beyond belief.” “Students who express legitimate concerns about sharing locker rooms with individuals of the opposite biological sex should not be subjected to harassment or discrimination claims,” he added. Miyares expressed that he believes LCPS’s policies defy common sense. “This is just the latest example of what happens when school boards disregard common sense. The safety, dignity, and privacy of every student in Virginia should be non-negotiable. This is about safety and privacy, not political correctness — and it’s time Loudoun County recognized that,” he said. CBN News has reached out to Loudoun County Public Schools for comment. Board Chair Melinda Mansfield and Superintendent Aaron Spence said they “reject any characterization that implies our schools are unsafe or that we fail to protect the rights of all students.” “LCPS also complies with federal Title IX regulations, which require the investigation of formal complaints. We remain committed to upholding the rights of students established under applicable federal and state law and will continue to create and nurture an environment that is welcoming and accepting for all students, so that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed,” they added. Source link #Loudoun #County #Schools #Face #Probe #Trans #Student #Records #Boys #Locker #Room Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

/doom-the-dark-ages-review-ps5 | Digital Trends /doom-the-dark-ages-review-ps5 | Digital Trends Doom: The Dark Ages MSRP $70.00 “Doom: The Dark Ages has plenty of thrills, but it could stand to take its foot off the gas.” Pros Doom Slayer gets his due Excellent combat Intricate level design Looks fantastic Cons Convoluted lore story Underwhelming mech and dragon missions Dynamically flat action throughout Table of Contents Table of Contents Year One Primal violence ******* doesn’t mean better Just a few missions into Doom: The Dark Ages, I felt like I’d reached the apex of action games. There I was behind the controls of an enormous Atlan mech, eclipsing the kind of battleground that felt enormous to me moments before. The sky above me was scorched. Buildings turned to ruins under my feet. One by one, an army of demonic kaiju ate my metallic fists. How can it get any ******* and badder than this? It doesn’t — and that’s both the gift and curse of the Doom Slayer’s latest saga. In an attempt to one up the already hellacious shooter series, one that reached new adrenaline highs in 2020’s Doom: Eternal, developer Id Software turns every dial up to 11 from right Chapter 1. The battles are faster and more ferocious. Hidden lore becomes glitzy cutscenes. Our hero rides a mechadragon, for God’s sake. Every single piece of it is an exercise in maximalist escalation, trying to find a ceiling to a timeless shooter hyper violent glory. It reaches that height, but comes up against a hard truth: There’s nothing left to climb once you’ve reached the top. Doom: The Dark Ages delivers another dose of reliable thrills by building on the foundation established by its excellent predecessors. The power fantasy of it all is more potent than ever, but Id Software’s experiment in excess proves that there is such a thing as “too much” when it comes to video game spectacle. Year One Rather than picking up where Eternal left off, The Dark Ages is a prequel to Id Software’s rebooted Doom series. It acts as a Doom Slayer origin story that draws inspiration from Batman: Year One, Frank Miller’s gritty tale about The Dark Knight’s first year on the job. That approach lays the groundwork for the most narrative-focused Doom game to date, complete with big cutscenes. It’s analogous to the jump from Metroid Prime to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The latter built on Retro Studio’s famously atmospheric adventure by ratcheting up the lore and introducing a large cast of characters to deliver it all in dialogue. The Dark Ages does the same for Doom with mixed results. ID Software The idea is that it all takes place in Doom’s own medieval era, where humans fight a war against demons with crossbows, flails, and — you guessed it — shotguns. It’s a fun enough gimmick that allows Id Software to imagine more primitive versions of classic weapons, but the tale under that schtick is Doom’s most incomprehensible chapter to date. New characters who are never properly introduced spend cinematics rattling off proper nouns that never really mean anything to me. A lot of money went into creating a story that more or less just boils down to “There’s a war happening between humans and demons.” More successful is its characterization of the Doom Slayer. While previous installments paint him as an all-powerful killer who’s always in control, he’s initially a tool here. The origin story involves him being reduced to a living weapon whose personality is electrified out of his body in order to give him a one-track mind that’s hyper focused on ****** killing. It’s a clever meta twist that turns the character’s usually thin persona and turns it into a source of pain that drives him down a more layered path of revenge and destruction. A few key sequences that show his humanity cut through an otherwise convoluted word soup. The Dark Ages goes full Hollywood … I can understand the instinct here. Doom has always been one of those deceptively deep series. To the average player, it might seem like there’s not much more to it than guns and guts. Deep fans will tell you that there’s much more beneath the surface, and The Dark Ages feels like it’s built to finally reward that audience. In delivering that, Id loses something special about the series. There’s a certain mystique to old games that were light on in-game story. They were often sparse and atmospheric, leaving players’ imaginations to fill the negative space. Only the most dedicated fans would crawl down the rabbit hole, finding secret lore hidden away in books or cassette tapes. Those scattered tidbits gave games like Doom a sense of hidden history, turning fans into archivists who could trade their findings with one another. The ******* Doom gets, the smaller its world actually feels. Wet concrete seeps into every gap, creating a solidified record of history that’s the same for every player. Even the little details are enshrined in in-game Codex entries. 2016’s Doom reboot found a happy medium, retaining a sparse and sleek story while still expanding the lore. The Dark Ages goes full Hollywood and feels a little less special for it. Primal violence The expanded scope is detrimental to areas of The Dark Ages, but it does wonders for its core action. If Eternal was all about showcasing the Doom Slayer’s agility, this installment is all about power. The basics of shooting remain the same from the 2016 reboot. I rip and tear through enemies with an arsenal of oversized weapons, no reloading required. Battles are fast-paced and heavy, requiring me to constantly stay on the move while also remaining in the heat of battle in order to refill my health through gory finishers. Anytime my finger isn’t pressing down the trigger, I’m wasting my time. The Dark Ages still does all that while layering in a wealth of new systems that make for the series’ most involved combat system yet. First, there’s my trusty Shield Saw. I can toss it like Captain America’s shield to cut through weak enemies or hold it steady to parry incoming attacks. The latter is especially impactful as it gives me even more confidence to stand tall in the center of the action instead of running for cover. Performing a perfect parry will also trigger my selected Shield Rune, which punishes any enemy who dares to lash out at me. My rune of choice was a shoulder turret that would activate on each block, letting me spray more lead out as an act of vengeance. It’s a primal kind of violence. Similarly, there’s a greater emphasis on melee attacks this time too. By the end of the campaign, I’m able to equip one of three melee weapons: gauntlets, a flail, or a spiked mace. Each one has its own speed and power, but each easily allows me to chip armor off of enemies and get some of my own for the trouble. It’s another incentive to get up close and personal, doling out three-hit combos to buff up defenses while leaving my enemies defenseless. Systems like that successfully build on Eternal’s puzzle-like combat, which was built around using the right move to top off the right resource. The only difference is that I’m even more of a menace. Those new ideas pair nicely with The Dark Ages new guns, which ratchet the chaos up even more. Some of them are your average Doom weapons, from Super Shotguns to plasma rifles. Each weapon has two modes that can be swapped between on the fly and each has its own small upgrade tree. The best guns in the batch are the Slayer’s new medieval-flavored tools, which really pay off the absurdity of the setting. One primitive tool throws a skull into a grinder and shoots the shards out in a wide spread. My personal favorite is a ball and chain that can be charged up, fired, and retracted. It feels incredibly powerful and just a little slapstick as it bonks demons. That’s exactly the kind of energy I look for in modern Doom games. ID Software What’s impressive is just how natural the juggling act of all these systems comes to me, another one of Eternal’s strengths that’s retained here. Every button has a clear use on the control scheme and I’m never left confused about what to press and when — the only exception to that is the radial weapon wheel, which remains a clumsy way to swap between guns on the fly. When I’m locked into an arena battle, combat becomes balletic. I toss my shield to one side to cut down some dregs and turn to fire a rocket. My shield returns to me just in time to parry an incoming attack, telegraphed with a green cue. I follow it up with a few flail hits and then a bloody finisher. All of this happens in one smooth motion, like I’m executing movements in a dance (a suite of great accessibility features helps make sure more players can find that same flow for themselves, too). I don’t really appreciate how second nature it all is to me until I find myself dropped into a trap. After getting a collectible, I fall into a dark, narrow hallway that’s full of melee recharge items. Soon, a wave of enemies comes flooding towards me and I have to think fast to block their attacks and counter with quick shots. The action on screen almost becomes abstracted, full of flashing colors like a Norman McLaren animation. I don’t miss a beat, hitting all of my moves working off green and purple streaks alone. Moments like that are where The Dark Ages clicks most, putting the Doom Slayer’s instincts in my own head. You really start to understand why this guy likes killing demons so much. It’s a primal kind of violence. ******* doesn’t mean better With action that strong, The Dark Ages should be the best entry in the trilogy. After all, it checks all of the right boxes. It’s a technical powerhouse, filled with spectacular visuals that create an enormous sense of scale, all while maintaining a smooth 60 frames per second. Id’s level design is at its best here, too. Chapters take me from hellish corridors to an open battlefield where I carry out a siege against waves of demons. Each space is meticulously detailed and filled with well-hidden secrets that find ways to use my shield as an environmental puzzle tool. The audio design is as loud and proud as ever, with gunshots and metal music combining into one ruthless symphony of destruction. The story is longer, has a bit of extra variety, and threads in plenty of epic set pieces. So why wasn’t I nearly as thrilled with it as I was by 2016’s Doom? Id Software has described The Dark Ages as a return to the series roots, but it couldn’t feel further from them. The Dark Ages is emblematic of a recurring issue in big-budget franchise video game design. The instinct is to always go ******* each time. How do you top Monster Hunter World? More weapons, creepier monsters, larger environments. It’s all about escalation, whether through gameplay iteration or technical prowess. That’s the top priority here, but it’s a self-defeating approach that turns The Dark Ages into the most inelegant and meandering game of the trilogy. The scope increase isn’t without some creativity, mind you. In addition to standard first-person shooting levels, The Dark Ages also features chapters that have the Doom Slayer piloting mechs and dragons. Both are fun ideas that feel like a teenage boy’s coolest dreams come to life, but neither are exactly as exciting as they sound. The first mech chapter is awe-inspiring, but the actual combat systems aren’t terribly deep. I’m mostly just hitting my right trigger to slowly punch out kaiju enough to fill a special meter. It gets old fast. The thrill of dragon flying is similarly short-lived, as I’m largely taking down ship after ship by completing a dodging minigame. Both gimmicks look very different and make for welcome formula diversions, but they boil down to the same one-note duck and counter gameplay hook. What’s especially strange is where those chapters fit into the story. The Dark Ages doesn’t save either of them for some big, climactic moment. Both first occur back to back early in the run of 22 missions. That decision means that the scale climbs to unimaginable heights by Chapter 6 and then has nowhere else to go. With no sense of mounting progression, The Dark Ages is dynamically flat for most of its run time. An epic siege in a critical early chapters feels no different than a random arena battle in a lower-stakes transitional level later. The excitement turns to monotony once the same explore-and-shoot formula is repeated over and over across 45-minute chapters that shuffle the same enemies into different arenas. It’s no coincidence that 2016’s Doom is both the best and shortest of the trilogy. The Dark Ages is twice its length without actually adding much. Bethesda But hey, that’s just Doom, right? Of course every dial is going to be cranked up as far as it can go. The goal is to create a non-stop adrenaline ride that doesn’t take its foot off the gas, isn’t it? Excess is the appeal. Is that actually true though? My instinct is to say that The Dark Ages is the logical progression for the series, fully realizing its maximalist potential. It sounds right in my head, but I don’t think that it actually is. I wouldn’t describe 1993’s Doom as excessive. Perhaps it was for the time, but its timeless appeal comes from its elegant minimalism. Walk through hallways, find colored keycards, shoot demons. It’s the shooter’s version of Pong, boiling the complexity of the genre down to its essence. 2016’s reboot worked because it carried the same energy, rejecting open-world trends of the time to create a focused, linear adventure fueled by atmospheric storytelling and heavy metal. Id Software has described The Dark Ages as a return to the series roots, but it couldn’t feel further from them. If anything, it feels like more of a cousin to the bloated God of War Ragnarok. I don’t think any of this will stop players from having the time of their life blasting through demons. As critical as I am of The Dark Ages’ design philosophy, I still spent hour after hour poking around its intricate levels and mastering its stellar combat. I may have tuned out the story more than I expected, but my jaw wasn’t immune to dropping when I had to blast an approaching giant with an explosive turret. Even with its faults, this is still a bonafide blockbuster by a studio that knows how to dish them out better than anyone. It just feels like the pedal is as far against the metal as it can go. Doom: The Dark Ages starts cruising at 100 miles per hour and never pumps the brakes. That’s perfectly fine for a joyride, but you need acceleration to really appreciate speed. Doom: The Dark Ages was tested on PlayStation 5 Pro. Source link #doomthedarkagesreviewps5 #Digital #Trends Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CrowdStrike Expands AI Footprint—Invest Before Earnings or After Pullback? CrowdStrike Expands AI Footprint—Invest Before Earnings or After Pullback? On April 30, 2025, CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:) Inc. announced it was expanding its partnership with ExtraHop. The two companies had already been working together to help enterprises detect and contain the shadow risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Deals like this are popping up throughout the cybersecurity sector. But does this deal make CRWD stock stand out, or is it just one of many in a crowded field? Many investors are flocking to cybersecurity stocks because of the threats from AI. The many benefits of AI come with the risk that bad actors can use the technology for malicious purposes. In January 2025, the World Economic Forum reported that approximately 50% of organizations cited Generative AI as their top concern. That makes cybersecurity essential to corporations. For their part, cybersecurity companies are racing to incorporate AI capabilities into their product offerings. CrowdStrike and ExtraHop Tackle a Shadow Threat Shadow AI is exactly what it sounds like. These are tools that exist outside the visibility of traditional information technology (IT) and security teams. By bypassing these established security controls, they create blind spots that bad actors can use to access sensitive data or introduce misconfigurations that lead to breaches. Under this expanded partnership, CrowdStrike’s Falcon Next-Gen SIEM platform will be able to ingest ExtraHop’s cloud-native network detection and response (NDR) platform, RevealX. This will give a company’s Security Operations Center real-time visibility into unauthorized AI service usage and the ability to act autonomously to protect sensitive data. AI Is Causing CrowdStrike to Streamline Operations CrowdStrike isn’t just using AI to enhance the services it offers to its customers. It is also using AI to streamline its own operations. On May 7, 2025, CrowdStrike announced it would cut approximately 5% of its global workforce (about 500 employees). The company says the cuts are part of a strategic initiative to become more efficient and assist it in achieving its goal of achieving $10 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by January 2026. It also illustrates the side of AI that is less comfortable for investors: that AI will be replacing a portion of the workforce. In the press release that accompanied the announcement, CrowdStrike acknowledged that AI flattens its hiring curve. However, CrowdStrike says it will continue hiring in critical areas. The company pointed out customer-facing and product engineering roles. Investors should note that the layoffs will result in a charge between $36 million and $53 million, of which $7 million will be recorded in the current quarter. That means those charges won’t be reflected in the company’s upcoming earnings report. The majority of those costs will go toward severance, benefits, and stock-based compensation. The Good and the Bad Heading Into Earnings CrowdStrike doesn’t report its quarterly earnings until June, but investors may be getting a hint from analysts. Through the first eight days of May, the CrowdStrike analyst forecasts on MarketBeat show that four analysts have reiterated their bullish ratings and, in the case of JMP Securities, raised the price target from $400 to $500. And Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a price target of $450. Both targets are significantly higher than the $403 consensus price target. At $450, CRWD stock would be on track to make a new all-time high (ATH). That suggests that analysts believe CrowdStrike is preparing to deliver a strong earnings report. It could also mean investors may want to wait for a slight pullback before taking or adding to a position. But here’s why investors may want to wait. Even among technology stocks, CrowdStrike shares are significantly overvalued at its current level. By itself, that’s not a dealbreaker. However, analysts forecast an approximate 12% decline in the company’s earnings per share (CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:)). That would suggest that investors may not want to pay a premium valuation for CRWD stock. Original Post Source link #CrowdStrike #Expands #FootprintInvest #Earnings #Pullback Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Poynter Primary School students don superhero costumes for Premier’s Telethon Challenge Poynter Primary School students don superhero costumes for Premier’s Telethon Challenge Hundreds of students donned superhero costumes on Friday as part of a new challenge to teach children about the importance of “kids helping kids” — and raise money for Telethon. Almost 500 students and staff at Poynter Primary School in Duncraig were joined by Premier Roger Cook, Education Minister Sabine Winton and **** Cat to launch the inaugural Premier’s Telethon Challenge. The new initiative runs for 17 weeks and teaches students about the importance of philanthropy, charities, child medical research and the power of helping others. In an address to students, Mr Cook said it was all about “kids helping kids.” Camera IconAlmost 500 students and staff at Poynter Primary School were joined by Premier Roger Cook, Education Minister Sabine Winton and **** Cat on Friday to launch the inaugural Premier’s Telethon Challenge. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West *********** “Telethon is such an important event, it’s about kids helping kids, and everyone taking the opportunity to think about those who aren’t as fortunate as we are,” Mr Cook said. “The Premier’s Telethon Challenge (is about) empathy and compassion and making sure that we all understand that there are those of us in the community that aren’t doing as well as we are. “(It’s all about) reaching out and raising money . . . and all of us doing that little thing we must do to help someone else.” Mr Cook and Ms Winton were presented with a personalised superhero mask and cape with slogans “Premier of positivity” and “Minister of empathy”. “One of my highlights of watching Telethon . . . is when you have young kids coming onto the telly, telling their story about how they raised $6.45,” Ms Winton said. “They’re such powerful, wonderful stories of children making the effort to think about what they can do. “I’m looking forward to all the school’s right around the State taking part in the Premier’s Telethon Challenge and hearing about the creative, quirky, strange, fun ways that we can raise money for Telethon.” Students took part in a superhero-themed bake *****, with all proceeds going to Telethon. Camera IconWA Premier Roger Cook has launched the Premiers Telethon Challenge at Poynter Primary School in Duncraig. Pictured is **** Cat with students Jacob Murphy (11), Chloe Sanderson (11), Bree Morris (11), Tess Kelly (11) and Isla Cotchin (11) at the school Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West *********** Year 6 student Jacob Murphy said Telethon was crucial in supporting sick children. “Raising money for Telethon is extremely important because it gets to help kids that are less fortunate and are in need of medical supplies, cures and vaccines,” he said. “Being a Telethon ambassador means I can help other kids which is very important.” Classmate Bree Morris said the superhero costumes represented the strength of sick children. “Everyone is dressed up as a superhero and they feel really heroic which is on theme, because the children who are going through tough times are really strong,” she said. Mr Cook encouraged other schools to get on board by organising fundraising events like bake sales and walkathons. “(Bake sales) are a really simple way that kids can raise money for Telethon,” he said. “I literally see millions of dollars going towards the organisations that day in, day out, help kids that are less fortunate than others. “It’s such an important part of any community that we reach out to those less fortunate than ourselves.” Source link #Poynter #Primary #School #students #don #superhero #costumes #Premiers #Telethon #Challenge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rippling valued at $16.8 billion in $450 million funding round Rippling valued at $16.8 billion in $450 million funding round From left, Parker Conrad, co-founder and CEO of Rippling, and Kleiner Perkins investor Ilya Fushman speak at the venture firm’s Fellows Founders Summit in San Francisco in September 2022. Rippling Human resources software startup Rippling said Friday that its valuation has swelled to $16.8 billion in its latest fundraising round. The company raised $450 million in the round, and has committed to buying an additional $200 million worth of shares from current and previous employees. The company’s valuation is up from $13.5 billion in a round a year ago. Rippling said there was no lead investor. Baillie Gifford, Elad Gil, Goldman Sachs Growth and others participated in the round, according to a statement from the San Francisco-based company. With the tech IPO market mostly dormant over the past three-plus years, and President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports leading several companies to delay planned offerings, the most high-profile late-stage tech startups continue to tap private markets for growth capital. Rippling co-founder and CEO Parker Conrad told CNBC in an interview the the company isn’t planning for an IPO in the near future. Conrad also highlighted a change that’s taken place in public markets in recent years, since inflation began soaring in late 2021, followed by higher interest rates. With concerns about the economy swirling, many tech companies downsized and took other steps toward generating and preserving cash. “It does look a lot like, in order to be successful in the public markets, your growth rates have to come down so that you can be profitable,” said Conrad, who avoided enacting layoffs. “And so for us, that sort of pushes things out until the company looks profitable and probably slower growing, right?” At Rippling, annual revenue growth is well over 30%, Conrad said, though he didn’t provide an updated sales figure. The information reported last year that Rippling doubled annual recurring revenue to over $350 million by the end of 2023 from a year prior. Given the pace of expansion, Conrad said he isn’t fixated on profits at the moment at Rippling, which ranked 14th on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list. Rippling offers payroll services, device management and corporate credit cards, among other products. Competitors include ADP, Paychex, Paycom Software and Paylocity. There’s also privately held Deel, which Rippling sued in March for allegedly deploying a spy who collected confidential information. Conrad suggested that the publicity surrounding the case may be boosting business. “I think it’s too early to say, looking at the data, how all of this is going to evolve from a market perspective, but certainly we see some companies that have said, ‘Hey, we’re talking to Rippling because of this,'” Conrad said. WATCH: The IPO market is likely to pick up near Labor Day, says FirstMark’s Rick Heitzmann Source link #Rippling #valued #billion #million #funding Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Overwatch 2 Adding Street Fighter 6 Skins–And Maybe More–In New Crossover Overwatch 2 Adding Street Fighter 6 Skins–And Maybe More–In New Crossover The heroes of Overwatch 2 are embracing their inner world warrior, as Blizzard has announced a crossover with Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 is coming soon. Announced at EVO Japan, an animated trailer shows Juno, dressed as Chun Li, battling in the streets against Widowmaker, aka Cammy. It’s not long before Hanzo, sporting Ryo’s iconic look, enters the fray with a Hadoken, transforming a 1v1 fight into an all out brawl. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Now Playing: Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 | Animated Collaboration Reveal Trailer The crossover will begin on May 20 with a total of eight character skins, significantly more than recent collabs like Gundam Wing or Avatar: The Last Airbender. Below is the full list of Overwatch characters who will be getting the Street Fighter treatment. Hanzo as Ryu Juno as Chun-Li Kirkio as Juri Widowmaker as Cammy Zenyatta as Dhalsim Soldier: 76 as Guile Winston as Blanka Sigma as M. Bison Each skin can be briefly glimpsed in the animated trailer and looks to capture the spirit of Capcom’s fighting game perfectly. Sigma as M. Bison and Zenyatta as Dhalsim are no-brainers, and Hanzo being Japanese is a great fit for Ryu. Blizzard has not released exact details on pricing or what freebies players will be able to score as part of the event, but the end of the trailer does show Hanzo performing a Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpu-kyaku. That may mean each collab skin will come bundled with a few of each Street Fighter character’s signature moves in the form of emotes, but fans will have to wait a little longer for more information. Overwatch 2 recently saw the start of Season 16, which introduced a new damage hero, Freya, and added the third-person Stadium mode. Meanwhile, Street Fighter 6 will receive a new playable fighter, Elena, on June 5. Source link #Overwatch #Adding #Street #Fighter #SkinsAnd #MoreIn #Crossover Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Once-Struggling Seafood Restaurant Chains Making A Comeback Once-Struggling Seafood Restaurant Chains Making A Comeback Fish and chips on white plate with two cups of sauce – Sham Clicks/Shutterstock In the world of American fast food, it’s safe to say that seafood restaurants are nowhere near as popular as more familiar establishments that specialize in mainstays like burgers or chicken. Smithsonian Ocean has highlighted a certain American squeamishness surrounding sea-based protein. This lack of popularity may be part of why seafood restaurants like Bubba Gump and Kona Grill are disappearing across the country, with many once-beloved chains declaring bankruptcy to combat the effects of inflation and changing consumer habits. But all is not lost for lovers of fish in all its forms. Certain seafood chains are making a comeback, and they’re hopefully here to stay. Restaurants like Red Lobster, Long John Silver’s, and Arthur Treacher’s are emerging from years-long slumps with new locations, updated menu offerings, and even refreshed aesthetics that may just reinvigorate their popularity with a new generation of patrons. Let’s explore what these seafood establishments once were, how they lost their way, and how each brand is successfully chasing a fresh start. Read more: Popular Panda Express Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Red Lobster storefront with Lobsterfest sign – Tada Images/Shutterstock Starting in the 1970s, Red Lobster was many Americans’ go-to for casual, affordable seafood. Thanks to offerings like its popcorn shrimp and eventually its beloved Cheddar Bay biscuits (which you can recreate at home with our recipe), this chain spread across the U.S. and brought coastal flavors inland. As decades passed, however, consumer habits changed along with the economy, and casual sit-down chains suffered from the rapid disappearance of the middle class. A May 2024 bankruptcy filing (often blamed on Red Lobster’s overzealous endless shrimp promotion, at least in part) signaled to many that the seafood chain was going under, but in September 2024, the tides turned. This was thanks to Fortress Investment Group, which acquired the Red Lobster brand through a newly created entity, RL Investor Holdings LLC, and provided $60 million to help the struggling chain get back on its proverbial feet. The month prior, Red Lobster also welcomed a new CEO — Damola Adamolekun, formerly the CEO of P.F. Chang’s — and began closing restaurants to streamline operations. Red Lobster officially exited bankruptcy on September 16, 2024 and has taken steps to revitalize its brand. One of these was trimming down the menu while reintroducing old favorites, like hush puppies, lobster pappardelle pasta, and even Lobsterfest, an annual menu promotion that wrapped up its initial return on April 20, 2025. The company also updated its tartar sauce recipe and notably discontinued its infamous endless shrimp promotion, which was made a permanent menu fixture prior to the bankruptcy filing. To attract millennial and Gen Z diners, the chain will also start “offering premium ingredients and a more vibrant dining atmosphere,” per Food Chain Magazine. Story Continues Long John Silver’s storefront during daytime – Jhvephoto/Getty Images Long John Silver’s, now known for its fried pollock and hush puppies, opened its first location in 1969 in Lexington, Kentucky. Over the following 10 years, its footprint grew to over 1,000 restaurants. CNN Money wrote that the chain “popularized the idea of seafood as fast food,” but that popularity apparently waned not long after the article’s 1998 publishing. In fact, Long John Silver’s filed for bankruptcy that same year (likely due to the immense debt it acquired after going private in 1989), and as recently as 2017, the brand came under fire for selling low-quality food. So, what has changed to enable a Long John Silver’s resurgence? The first sign of a revival came in 2016 when the brand revealed an updated, more mature logo at a convention in Louisville, Kentucky (which also came with a uniform fashion show). Seven years later, the company brought on a new CEO, Nate Fowler — who brought experience from major companies like Nike and US Bank — and the change in leadership may have inspired yet another brand refresh. Long John Silver’s also made some menu improvements in 2023, like using thicker fish and updating the marination process for its chicken. As revealed in a June 2024 report from QSR, the chain additionally plans to focus on “improving assets, upgrading technology, and transforming unit economics for franchisees” moving forward. The report also highlighted the restaurant’s app and loyalty program, known as the “Seacret Society,” through which customers can gain points and earn rewards. Self-service kiosks and digital menu boards are also on the docket, as are plans to move away from the restaurant’s familiar (but arguably outdated) “fish shack” aesthetic. Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips sign on storefront – Eric Glenn/Shutterstock Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips, founded in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, was named after a British actor, likely to signal to American diners that the seafood chain aimed to provide an authentic English experience. (This is particularly evident on an archived version of its website, which makes reference to its “oversized french fries known as ‘Chips.'”) Its specialties included battered shrimp, fish, and chicken, and at its peak in the ’70s, it operated just about 800 locations. So, whatever happened to Arthur Treacher’s? The (kind of) short answer is that conflicts between England and Iceland in the mid 20th century made English-imported cod — the preferred fish in classic fish and chips — unsustainably expensive for the American chain, leading to its acquisition by Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen Inc., a frozen fish and veggie manufacturer, in 1979. This marked the beginning of the brand’s gradual decline (which included a 1980 bankruptcy filing), and by 2021, only one Arthur Treacher’s remained, located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Fortunately, this ’70s throwback is angling for a return. Thus far, this comeback is characterized by the opening of several new locations. How the chain expanded from its one remaining location to two isn’t entirely clear, but on March 30, 2025, the Arthur Treacher’s Facebook page announced that its third location would be opening in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on April 1 (an event Cleveland.com clarified was “no April Fool’s joke”). Additionally, hot dog mainstay Nathan’s Famous has owned the Arthur Treacher’s brand since 2021, resulting in a couple of hybrid locations, as well as plans to implement ghost kitchens. As James Walker, Nathan’s SVP of restaurants, told QSR around the time of acquisition, “We’re making sure all of the food is memorable, craveable, and Instagrammable.” Read the original article on Mashed. Source link #OnceStruggling #Seafood #Restaurant #Chains #Making #Comeback Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fortnite Makes Buying V-Bucks A Lot More Rewarding Fortnite Makes Buying V-Bucks A Lot More Rewarding With Fortnite and other Epic mobile titles finally returning to iOS soon after five years, Epic Games is marking the occasion by introducing a major bonus for those who spend money on its games: 20% back in rewards cash on all purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys made using Epic’s own payment system in the Epic Games Store, a massive boost from the 5% it normally offers. Even better is that this change is permanent, and is already live. But that’s not all–that 20% cash back will apply to all purchases made through EGS until the end of August. If that percentage seems extraordinarily high, that’s because it is. Under these terms, buying a new $70 game will net $14 in credit that you can use on anything in the Epic Games Store aside from subscriptions. The new option that will be presented to Fortnite players when they purchase V-Bucks on iPhone. Epic’s motivation for this move is to encourage players to spend money with them directly rather than going through, say, Apple’s App Store, which takes its own healthy percentage from every purchase made. For Fortnite specifically, Apple would take 30% off every purchase of V-Bucks–offering 20% back in rewards, by contrast, gives Epic the full purchase amount aside from normal transaction fees, and since the rewards cash can only be spent on the Epic Games Store it hypothetically keeps players invested in the company’s ecosystem. When players on iOS attempt to purchase V-Bucks now, they’re given the option of doing so through the App Store or by using Epic’s own payment systems, with the Epic option showing how much you’d earn in rewards. The Epic Rewards credit is applied to your account two weeks after the relevant purchase has been made, and once you’ve got it you can spend it on anything other than subscriptions. Meaning you can earn this 20% cash back by subscribing to Fortnite Crew, but you cannot use the store credit to pay for a Crew subscription. This option is only for people who use Fortnite on PC, mobile or streaming–folks on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch will not have the option to pay Epic directly when they buy V-Bucks on those platforms. But console players can still use the Fortnite web shop and earn the 20% cash back that way. It’s a convenient moment for this change for a lot of Fortnite fans, as Mace Windu will be arriving in the Fortnite item shop this evening–the first new Star Wars item shop skin released during the current Star Wars season. Source link #Fortnite #Buying #VBucks #Lot #Rewarding Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

*** weather: Temperatures to rise for the weekend *** weather: Temperatures to rise for the weekend The dry and sunny weather during spring has been due to the presence of areas of high pressure close to the ***. We have often had a blocked weather pattern, something which may become more frequent due to climate change. Rain and thunderstorms on Monday will then die out and next week another area of high pressure is expected to build across the *** from the north. It looks like it will be a “dry high” with little cloud and no rain. With more blue skies it will continue to be warmer than normal for late spring. However, the last week in May could be very different. Most computer models show the high pressure moving away and areas of low pressure and weather fronts arriving in from the Atlantic. This change of weather type would mean lower temperatures, stronger winds at times and rain in all areas. Source link #weather #Temperatures #rise #weekend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

***** announces Virtua Fighter news coming this weekend ***** announces Virtua Fighter news coming this weekend ***** has announced a new Virtua Fighter Direct live stream for this weekend, in which it says it will share news on the series. The Virtua Fighter 2025 Spring Direct will take place on Sunday, May 11, at 7 am PDT, and “reveal new developments in the Virtua Fighter series,” ***** said. The last Virtua Fighter live stream took place in December, and focused on Virtua Fighter V R.E.V.O., the updated game that released for consoles and PC in January. It also teased new details for the next Virtua Fighter game, which is in development at Like A Dragon studio Ryu Ga Gotoku and was announced during The Game Awards last year. A short clip of the next Virtua Fighter then debuted during Nvidia‘s CES presentation earlier this year, to highlight the progress from the first GPUs, which debuted in 1999, until now. The footage included a disclaimer that it is “pre-development in-engine footage,” and “not actual gameplay.” *****’s head of transmedia first told VGC last year that a new Virtua Fighter game was in the works. In an interview discussing a range of topics, Justin Scarpone mentioned Virtua Fighter among a list of legacy ***** games getting modern releases. “We have a suite of titles in development right now that fall into that legacy bucket, which we announced last year at The Game Awards – Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, and we have another Virtua Fighter being developed,” Scarpone told us. Source link #***** #announces #Virtua #Fighter #news #coming #weekend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]