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

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

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

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

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

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

SpaceX’s epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video) SpaceX’s epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video) When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: SpaceX A new video released ahead of SpaceX’s next Starship launch shows just how perfectly the rocket booster nailed its first landing. SpaceX launched its 400-foot-tall (122 meters) Starship vehicle for the fifth time Oct. 13, sending the megarocket on its most successful test flight so far. Unlike previous Starship launches, the vehicle’s fifth integrated test flight (IFT-5) of its Super Heavy first stage and Starship upper stage attempted to return the first stage booster to the launchpad and catch the rocket with a pair of “chopstick” arms on the pad’s tower. The historic catch marked the first time ever a rocket stage has been caught in mid-air, and symbolized a major advancement towards SpaceX’s goal for Starship’s full reusability. Starship’s next launch (Starship Flight 6 or IFT-6) is expected no earlier than tomorrow, Nov. 19, and will follow a similar flight profile as IFT-5, with another Super Heavy return and catch at the launch tower. Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, SpaceX shared footage of Super Heavy’s first landing side-by-side with the company’s animation of what they expected the first landing might look like, and the two are nearly identical, shot for shot. Side by side images show a rocket booster hovering in mid air to the right of a tall launch tower on the shores of a sea. Starship **** Cast Rocket Model Now $47.99 on Amazon. If you can’t see SpaceX’s Starship in person, you can score a model of your own. Standing at 13.77 inches (35 cm), this is a 1:375 ratio of SpaceX’s Starship as a desktop model. The materials here are alloy steel and it weighs just 225g.View Deal Most U.S. rocket launches occur off Florida’s Space Coast, from launchpads either at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) or Cape Canaveral Space Force Base. For now, though, Starship launches from SpaceX’s Starbase test facility, in southern Texas. The location offers a near-equatorial launch trajectory while offering a remote enough area not to risk nearby infrastructure should a test launch experience any off-nominal events, such as a rapid unscheduled deconstruction, or “RUD,” as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk likes to call them — a few of which Starship has experienced during its development. Related: What to expect during SpaceX’s 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19 SpaceX’s SN10 Starship, which launched on a 6-mile (10-kilometer) high “hop test” in 2021, successfully touched down back at Starbase, only to explode about eight minutes later. Starship’s first integrated test flight (IFT-1) ended with the entire vehicle’s self destruction as it tumbled high in Earth’s atmosphere. And while SpaceX has implemented new improvements into Starship as its development has progressed, successfully catching the Super Heavy booster on the first attempt was not guaranteed. In fact, the booster was just one second away from aborting its tower approach completely. The new video, shared to SpaceX’s account on X, shows side-by-side footage of Super Heavy’s landing approach as it returns to the Starbase launch tower synchronized with a pre-flight animation of the same attempt. Far from a RUD, the real-life Super Heavy booster catch performed nearly shot-for-shot the same as SpaceX’s animation. The dramatic pairing emphasizes the literal and metaphorical leaps the launch vehicle has taken over the past few years as it approaches operational qualification, which can’t come too soon for both SpaceX and NASA. The U.S. space agency awarded SpaceX the first Human Landing Services (HLS) contract to use Starship as the lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission. The Artemis Program aims to return astronauts to the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era, and NASA is counting on Starship to transport its astronauts safely down for lunar landing. NASA has pushed its initial launch dates back for Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 due to a number of delays, and has cited Starship’s developmental timeline as pressing concern for program readiness. RELATED STORIES: — SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 spacecraft to pad ahead of Nov. 18 launch — and it’s wearing a banana (photos) — SpaceX catches giant Starship booster with ‘Chopsticks’ on historic Flight 5 rocket launch and landing (video) — SpaceX’s Starship booster was ‘1 second away’ from aborting epic launch-tower catch Building off the success of IFT-5, tomorrow’s launch (Nov. 19) will follow a similar flight profile, with the addition of an in-space reignition of Starship’s Raptor engines. The livestream for IFT-6 is expected begin about 30 minutes before the start of the 5 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) launch window. SpaceX’s official stream is hosted on the company’s X account, and will be simulcast on Space.com’s YouTube channel, VideoFromSpace, as well as at the top of the Space.com homepage. Source link #SpaceXs #epic #Starship #Super #Heavy #rocket #catch #looked #company #imagined #sidebyside #video Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Warren Gatland: Should he stay or go? – Pundits react Warren Gatland: Should he stay or go? – Pundits react Ex-Wales & British & Irish Lions centre Tom Shanklin praised Gatland for “transforming” the national side during his first spell in charge, but said Wales now lack an identity. “I’ve never seen him like the way he was after the Australia game. I feel sorry for him after all he did for Welsh rugby,” said Shanklin. “But there has to be accountability for this run and not just from the head coach, but the WRU as well. “Warning signs have been ignored about too much focus on the national side and not enough on the regions and academies to develop players. “Gatland offered a short-term fix when he returned, but now it’s time for a new coach with a fresh voice bringing fresh ideas. “We can’t play physical rugby any more because we lack size or power, but we’re not seeing a plan B and there hasn’t been any progress.” Shanklin’s fellow Grand Slam winner James ***** agreed it was time for a change after just six wins in 23 Tests since Gatland’s return. “What is going to change if Warren is still in charge for the Six Nations?” he asked. “You don’t want to see anyone lose their job, but it feels that something has to change to freshen everyone up, players and fans. “But we also need to invest in other areas such as the academies. They’re not good enough and we’re setting up a lot of young boys to fail.” Source link #Warren #Gatland #stay #Pundits #react Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Residents urged to prepare water supplies as cyclone season approaches Residents urged to prepare water supplies as cyclone season approaches As cyclone season looms, North West residents are being reminded to stock up on drinking water, with Water Corporation warning severe weather could disrupt water and wastewater services. Source link #Residents #urged #prepare #water #supplies #cyclone #season #approaches Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed ********** gummies Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed ********** gummies WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products. Huckabee, a ******** minister and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to *******, claimed Meta allowed and profited from the advertisements that falsely claimed he used and endorsed CBD gummies. CBD, or cannabidiol, is one the main active ingredients in ********** but does not, by itself, provide the high caused by psychoactive THC. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, argued that it was immune from liability under Section 230 of the Federal Communication Decency Act. U.S. District Judge Gregory Williams rejected that claim. He concluded, however, that Huckabee, a political commentator and two-time presidential candidate, had ******* to allege valid claims for invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment and violation of Arkansas’ Publicity Protection Act. Williams agreed with Huckabee that, in collecting user data and using algorithms to determine which posts and advertisements appeared at the top of users’ newsfeeds, Meta was an “information content provider” that was not immune from liability for the illegitimate ads. The judge nevertheless determined that Huckabee ******* to demonstrate that Meta knew the ads were fake, or that it was at least aware of facts and circumstances that would give rise to such knowledge. Huckabee’s assertion that Meta approved and maintained the ads with actual malice or reckless disregard for their truthfulness was merely a “mere conclusory statement,” Williams wrote. “It is not reasonable to infer that Meta entertained serious doubts about the asserted advertisements since Governor Huckabee has publicly denounced **********,” the judge wrote. “There is no allegation that Meta was required to conduct ‘due diligence’ on the truth of the asserted advertisements. Even if there was, such requirement would be insufficient to infer malice.” Source link #Judge #tosses #Huckabee #lawsuit #Meta #ads #suggesting #endorsed #********** #gummies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Almost £2m claimed in riot compensation so far Almost £2m claimed in riot compensation so far Danny Lawson/PA wire The ********* following the ******** of three ****** in Southport last summer was fuelled by misinformation Almost £2m has been claimed under the Riot Compensation Act (RCA) in response to widespread disorder across the *** last summer, the BBC has discovered. According to figures from the Association of Police and ****** Commissioners (APCC), shared exclusively with the BBC, 88 separate claims have been registered. The riots broke out after three young ****** were ******* in a ****** ******* at a children’s dance event in Southport, and subsequent misinformation the suspect was an asylum seeker. The APCC said figures would likely change, and did not represent the total of what might be paid. The Home Office said most money paid out is expected to come from local budgets for police commissioners or mayors. In the days following the Southport ****** ******* on 29 July, hundreds of people were involved in acts of ********* targeting property entirely unrelated to the event. In towns and cities across England, buildings were vandalised, including mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. Shops were looted, cars damaged and a library was set on *****. Spellow Library received £250,000 in donations after it was set on ***** – Liverpool City Council says this will cover the cost of the repairs and enhancements What is the Riot Compensation Act? Under the RCA, people can claim for their personal or business property if it is not adequately covered by insurance for the damage, destruction or theft resulting from a riot. This can also be claimed by a representative, and insurers can claim for reimbursement after paying a claim in part or in full by a person affected by riots. In most cases, any money that is granted comes from the claims authority, which is usually the police and ****** commissioner for the area where the riot took place or the local mayor’s office. As people can only claim under the RCA if the damage is not covered by insurance, the actual total financial cost of the riots is likely to be much higher. Who are people asking for riot compensation? The APCC is aware of 88 claims under the RCA, worth about £1.9m, but it does not wish to publicly identify which areas they have come from. The BBC sent Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, which have revealed requests to claims authorities in Cleveland, Staffordshire, Humberside, Durham, Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and Merseyside. It has not yet been confirmed whether the claims have been successful. Merseyside’s police and ****** commissioner received 30 claims, totalling £799,446.79 – the largest amount by any claims authority that the BBC holds information for. Merseyside Police and ****** Commissioner Emily Spurrell said: “Having spent time in some of the areas affected by the shameful scenes of ********* and disorder, it was quite clear to see the scale of damage to properties and vehicles. “It’s vital that everyone affected by these appalling incidents can access the financial support to which they are entitled, which is why I encouraged people who were uninsured or had been refused compensation by their insurance company to submit a claim through my website under the Riot Compensation Scheme. “This scheme is in place to make sure all those impacted by the riots get the support they need, and we are now in the process of reviewing the bids submitted.” Staffordshire’s police and ****** commissioner received two claims totalling £270,000. The commissioner’s office confirmed “this follows the violent disorder in Tamworth on 4 August” and claims were currently being assessed. A mob attacked the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tamworth, which was housing asylum seekers. Windows were smashed and a ***** started as police attempted to keep the crowd back. Stuart Ellison, Assistant Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, described the rioters as “baying for blood” and said many of his young officers “feared they weren’t going home that night” after being doused in petrol and pelted with fireworks and petrol ******. Staffordshire Police Stuart Ellison, Assistant Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, says the ******* on a hotel in Tamworth was “terrifying” More than 100 asylum seekers were kept safe inside the hotel as the “terrifying” scenes unfolded, Ellison said. The claims authorities have not confirmed the exact events that individual claims under the Riot Compensation Act relate to. IHG, the owner of the Holiday Inn brand, declined to comment when approached about riot compensation but has previously said its priority was “the safety and security of our guests and colleagues”. IHG group has not confirmed whether The Holiday Inn in Tamworth has made claims under the Riot Compensation Act The commissioner’s office in Staffordshire said: “The Home Office have indicated that these costs will need to be met locally, which will place an additional pressure on the overall Police and ****** budget.” A government spokesperson said: “The senseless looting and vandalism of businesses that we saw in the summer was appalling, those responsible are still being brought to justice and the costs of that damage are in many cases still being assessed. “Ministers across government have been meeting with affected communities and businesses, and we will continue to engage closely on how best to support them.” They added that police and ****** commissioners could apply for grants if they could not cover compensation for victims within their existing budgets. Additional reporting by Jonathan Fagg and Miguel Roca-Terry Source link #claimed #riot #compensation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Papenhuyzen adamant money won't dictate contract call Papenhuyzen adamant money won't dictate contract call Ryan Papenhuyzen insists he won’t necessarily go to the highest bidder as he weighs up his NRL future, but he does want to make a call by the end of pre-season. Source link #Papenhuyzen #adamant #money #won039t #dictate #contract #call Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Big money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. How can nations raise it? Big money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. How can nations raise it? BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Just as a simple lever can move heavy objects, rich nations are hoping another kind of leverage — the financial sort — can help them come up with the money that poorer nations need to cope with climate change. It involves a complex package of grants, loans and private investment, and it’s becoming the major currency at annual ******* Nations climate talks known as COP29. But poor nations worry they’ll get the short end of the lever: not much money and plenty of debt. Money is the key issue in Baku, where negotiators are working on a new amount for aid to help developing nations transition to clean energy, adapt to climate change and deal with weather disasters. It’ll replace the current goal of $100 billion annually — a goal set in 2009. Climate cash could be in the form of loans, grants or private investment Experts put the need closer to $1 trillion, while developing nations have said they’ll need $1.3 trillion in climate finance. But negotiators are talking about different types of money as well as amounts. Developed countries have aid budgets of $200 billion, said Avinash Persaud, climate adviser for the Inter-********* Development Bank, and “they’re the ones going to be providing the finance in the system.” There’s a big difference between $200 billion and $1.3 trillion. But that can be bridged with “the power of leverage,” Persaud and others said. When a country gives a multilateral development bank like his $1, it could be used with loans and private investment to get as much as $16 in spending for transitioning away from ****** energy, Persaud said. When it comes to spending to adapt to climate change, the bang for the buck, is a bit less, about $6 for every dollar, he said. The World Bank president said all the multinational development banks could spend $125 billion on climate loans. Then those loans could be used as leverage for even more spending, several climate economics experts said. “That’s a big lever,” said Melanie Robinson, global climate economics and finance director at World Resources Institute. But when it comes to compensating poor nations already damaged by climate change — such as Caribbean nations devastated by repeated hurricanes — leverage doesn’t work because there’s no investment and loans. That’s where straight-out grants could help, Persaud said. For developing nations, the talk of loans brings ***** of debt If climate finance comes mostly in the form of loans, except for the damage compensation, it means more debt for nations that are already drowning in it, said Michai Robertson, climate finance negotiator for the Alliance of Small Island States. And sometimes the leveraged or mobilized money doesn’t quite appear as promised, he said. “All of these things are just nice ways of saying more debt,” Robertson said. “Are we here to address the climate crisis, which especially small developing states, least developed countries, have basically done nothing to contribute to it? The new goal cannot be a prescription of unsustainable debt.” Robertson also scoffed at suggestions that leverage can turn $1 into $7 or even $16, saying that for small island nations, it often turns out to be more like a whopping $1.75. His organization argues that most of the $1.3 trillion it seeks should be in grants and very low-interest and long-term loans that are easier to pay back. Only about $400 billion should be in leveraged loans, Robertson said. Another method for funding climate finance could be an international tax. That could be on shipping, aviation or billionaires, experts, such as Robertson, suggested. That would be politically difficult, but “the reality is that the world cannot tax up to $1 trillion of the taxpayers to make this happen, which is why we have to think about development finance and climate finance,” said ******* Nations Environment Programme Director Inger Andersen suggested. Leverage from loans “will be a critical part of the solution,” Andersen said. But so must grants and so must debt relief, she added. “Many countries are drowning in debt,” Andersen said. It’s going to be a tough call for finance and climate ministers, she said. “We have to see the courage of ministers to find a way that we can get to the right place,” Andersen said. “The reality is that climate change is happening right now. All countries are impacted. Nobody is immune to this. And the bill is just escalating more and more. And that is irrespective where you live on this beautiful planet of ours.” ___ Associated Press reporter Sibi Arasu contributed. ___ The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. Source link #Big #money #respond #climate #change #key #talks #Baku #nations #raise Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google Play Best of 2024: Indus Battle Royale, WhatsApp Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India Google Play Best of 2024: Indus Battle Royale, WhatsApp Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India Google on Tuesday announced its annual list of top games and apps on the Play Store in India. The Google Play Best of 2024 awards focus on apps that have a practical and user-centric design at their centre, developed by Indian developers for niche audiences. The company highlights the advancements made across sectors such as personalised news, fashion styling, social gaming, and smart expense tracking, courtesy of artificial intelligence (AI). Alle, Indus Battle Royale, Squad Busters, WhatsApp, and Sony LIV are some of Google Play’s Best of 2024 apps and games in India. Read on to know more about the company’s top picks for users in India. Google Play’s Best of 2024 Apps and Games In a blog post, Google Play detailed that its Best App of the year title in India has been awarded to Alle, an app developed for self-styling which leverages AI and provides features such as personalised outfit ideas, expert advice, virtual try-ons, and instant outfit feedback. Along with Best App, it was also bestowed with the Best for Fun award. “We noticed that the recent developments in Gen AI, combined with evolving consumer preferences for visual inspirational content, will create a massive opportunity to reimagine & rebuild how people discover and shop for fashion. This realization led us to start Alle[…]” said Prateek Agarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, Alle Top Apps and Games in the Google Play Best of 2024 List Photo Credit: Google WhatsApp, the instant messaging app with over 2 billion active monthly users in more than 180 countries, bagged the Best Multi-device App award by the search giant. As part of the Google Play Best of 2024 India list, the company also awarded apps developed for larger screens, with Sony LIV taking the title. Baby Daybook was chosen in the Best for Watches category, while Rise: Habit List was the Best Hidden Gem of the year. According to Google, Squad Busters was the Best Game and the Best Multiplayer of the year, while Indus Battle Royale took home the Best Made in India title. Meanwhile, Clash of Clans was Google’s Best Multi-device Game, Yes, Your Grace won the Best Story award, and Bloom – A puzzle adventure was selected for the Best Indie category. After its return to the Google Play Store last year, Krafton’s Battlegrounds Mobile India (also known as BGMI) won the Best Ongoing award as part of Google Play’s Best of 2024 in Games list. Source link #Google #Play #Indus #Battle #Royale #WhatsApp #Among #Top #Apps #Games #Play #Store #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

stocks, news, data and earnings stocks, news, data and earnings CNBC Pro: ‘Top quality asset’: Strategist names his top stock to buy in India right now Indian markets have been under pressure in recent weeks, but strategist Matt Orton ******** bullish on the country, revealing “one of his favorite” stocks right now. “India has been my most overweight country and that still ******** the fact outside of the U.S.,” the chief market strategist at asset management firm Raymond James Investment Management said, naming a stock that is one of his favorites. CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here. — Amala Balakrishner Fed can be ‘patient’ due to economic strength, CIO says One reason the postelection rally for stocks appears to have stalled may be that investors are growing less confident in the rate cut path of the Federal Reserve. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, trading in the fed funds futures market currently implies a 62.1% likelihood of a rate cut in December. That is down from 65.3% a week ago, and 76.8% a month ago. Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, said recent signs of continued strength for the economy could lead to the Fed slowing its pace of cuts. “It is going to call into question how much more they need to cut, and how quickly. I think that’s what they’ve really been hinting at — that they’re going to be patient, they’re going to be data dependent, and that could mean a slower pace of rate cuts than either their forecasts have suggested or the market was expecting,” Baird said. Baird added that the effect of the election, such as the potential for higher tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump, “exacerbate” those questions about how much the Fed will cut. — Jesse Pound CNBC Pro: ‘Go for gold’ says Goldman Sachs, but other Wall Street banks aren’t so sure Three Wall Street banks have taken differing views on gold’s trajectory in 2025, reflecting the complex economic outlook. Goldman Sachs expects the price of the yellow metal to reach $3,000 per ounce by December 2025, saying “Go For Gold” in a note from Nov. 17. Others, however, including JPMorgan and UBS, have taken a different view. CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold Wed, Nov 13 202412:00 AM EST ********* markets: Here are the opening calls ********* markets are expected to open positive territory Wednesday. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 36 points higher at 8,056, Germany’s DAX up 38 points at 19,081, France’s CAC up 11 points at 7,356 and Italy’s FTSE MIB up 68 points at 33,335, according to data from IG. Earnings will come from ABN Amro, RWE, SSE, Alstom, Siemens Energy, Allianz and Telecom Italia. — Holly Ellyatt Source link #stocks #news #data #earnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

**** of War Ragnarök Has a Soul-stirring Moment So Poignant It’ll Forever be Quoted as Long as Games Exist **** of War Ragnarök Has a Soul-stirring Moment So Poignant It’ll Forever be Quoted as Long as Games Exist **** of War Ragnarök has given players countless moments of awe, but one stands out as particularly timeless. The anticipated sequel to the 2018 reboot of the iconic franchise delivered on being a sequel and much more. While the franchise is mainly focused on action, the newer games have emotional depth and poignant themes that set them apart. It is a great line that has many layers of depth. | Image Credit: Santa Monica Studio When Kratos says, “It is the nature of a thing that matters, not its form,” the weight of this simple sentence shows the game’s heart. Spoken during a key moment with the Draupnir spear, it highlights the game’s core exploration of identity, purpose, and redemption. This Line in **** of War Ragnarök Will Remain With Us For a Long Time In 2018’s **** of War, we see an entirely new side of Kratos as he goes through a new arc in his life as a father. The sequel adds even more emotional growth, especially for Kratos, who evolves significantly from his portrayal in the previous game. 2 Years Ago **** of War Ragnarok released One of the greatest PlayStation games ever made ******* pic.twitter.com/D3NL8npS71 — DomTheBomb (@DomTheBombYT) November 9, 2024 In Ragnarök, Kratos shows a willingness to become a better father and person. He steps away from his infamous temper and has moments of vulnerability. In his interactions with Atreus, he has a delicate balance between guidance and letting his son find his own path. These moments show that even a **** of War can change when it matters most. This phrase “It is the nature of a thing that matters, not its form,” takes on a deeper meaning when applied to the journey of its characters. It comes up during the part of the story involving the Draupnir Spear. The phrase is first spoken by Brok and later echoed by Kratos. Brok explains that it’s from the Dwarven culture’s belief in the innate essence of objects and individuals. This philosophy is later mirrored in the creation of the Draupnir spear. Comment byu/Federal_Ad_6247 from discussion inGodofWar Kratos comes to Brok asking him to bless the *******. Brok feels incomplete due to his fractured soul and questions his worth. Kratos reassures him noting that it’s his “nature” as a blacksmith, rather than his “form” that defines him. At this moment, we see exactly what Brok’s value is and also highlight a recurring theme: the importance of inner qualities over outward appearances. Kratos’ Character Development is Easily One of The Best in Gaming Kratos’ journey has been a fan favorite. | Image Credit: Santa Monica Studio This concept is further explored through Kratos’ own arc. Known for his monstrous deeds as the Ghost of Sparta, Kratos grapples with his identity in the new games. Can someone defined by destruction be redeemed and find peace? Ragnarök suggests the answer is in one’s nature, not just one’s actions. Comment byu/Ausarian19 from discussion inGodofWarRagnarok Kratos’ line isn’t just a moral lesson for Brok, it reflects his journey as a father and a **** seeking redemption. In **** of War (2018), Kratos is a gruff and distant father to Atreus as he struggles to express love or vulnerability. By Ragnarök, he has learned that fatherhood isn’t about control or strength but nurturing and understanding. Moments like these are what make Ragnarök exceptional. Its ability to weave philosophical concepts into character interactions, world-building, and gameplay sets it apart. The story’s emotional resonance more than compensates for whatever flaws the game has. **** of War Ragnarök doesn’t just tell a story; it asks players to think about their own natures and actions. This line in particular will stay with fans long after the credits end. What did you think of this scene during your playthrough? Let us know in the comments! Source link #**** #War #Ragnarök #Soulstirring #Moment #Poignant #Itll #Quoted #Long #Games #Exist Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fintech unicorns watch Klarna IPO for signs of when window will reopen Fintech unicorns watch Klarna IPO for signs of when window will reopen Hiroki Takeuchi, co-founder and CEO of GoCardless. Zed Jameson | Bloomberg | Getty Images LISBON, Portugal — Financial technology unicorns aren’t in a rush to go public after buy now, pay later firm Klarna filed for a U.S. IPO — but they’re keeping a watchful eye on it for signs of when the market will open up again. Last week, Klarna made a confidential filing to go public in the U.S., ending months of speculation over where the Swedish digital payments firm would list. Timing of the IPO is still unclear, and Klarna has yes to decide on pricing or the number of shares it’ll issue to the public. Still, the development drew buzz from fintech circles with market watchers asking if the move marks the start of a resurgence in big fintech IPOs. For now, that doesn’t appear to be the case — however, founders say they’ll be watching the IPO market, eyeing pricing and eventually stock performance closely. Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO of online payments startup GoCardless, said last week that it’s not yet time for his company to ***** the starting **** on an IPO. He views listing as more of a milestone on a journey than an end goal. “The markets have been challenging over the last few years,” Takeuchi, whose business GoCardless was last valued at over $2 billion, said in a CNBC-moderated panel at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon, Portugal. “We need to be focused on building a better business,” Takeuchi added, noting that “the rest will follow” if the startup gets that right. GoCardless specializes in recurring payments, transactions that come out of a consumer’s bank account in a routine fashion — such as a monthly donation to charity. Lucy Liu, co-founder of cross-border payments firm Airwallex, agreed with Takeuchi and said it’s also not the right time for Airwallex to go public. In a separate interview, Liu directed CNBC to what her fellow Airwallex co-founder and CEO Jack Zhang has said previously — that the firm expects to be “IPO-ready” by 2026. “Every company is different,” Liu said onstage, sat alongside Takeuchi on the same panel. Airwallex is more focused on becoming the best it can be at solving friction in global cross-border payments, she said. An IPO is a goal in the company’s trajectory — but it’s not the final milestone, according to Liu. “We’re constantly in conversations with our investors shareholders,” she said, adding that will change “when the time is right.” ‘Stars aligning’ for fintech IPOs One thing’s for sure, though — analysts are much more optimistic about the outlook for fintech IPOs now than they were before. “We outlined five handles to open the [IPO] window, and I think those stars are aligning in terms of the macro, interest rates, politics, the elections are out the way, volatility,” Navina Rajan, senior research analyst at private market data firm PitchBook, told CNBC. “It’s definitely in a better place, but at the end of the day, we don’t know what’s going to happen, there’s a new president in the U.S.,” Rajan continued. “It will be interesting to see the timing of the IPO and also the valuation.” Fintech companies have raised around 6.2 billion euros ($6.6 billion) in venture capital from the beginning of the year through Oct. 30, according to PitchBook data. Jaidev Janardana, CEO and co-founder of British digital bank Zopa, told CNBC that an IPO is not an immediate priority for his firm. “To be honest, it’s not the top of mind for me,” Janardana told CNBC. “I think we continue to be lucky to have supportive and long-term shareholders who support future growth as well.” He implied private markets are currently still the most accommodative place to be able to build a technology business that’s focused on investing in growth. However, Zopa’s CEO added that he’s seeing signs pointing toward a more favorable IPO market in the next couple of years, with the U.S. likely opening up in 2025. That should mean that Europe becomes more open to IPOs happening the following year, according to Janardana. He didn’t disclose where Zopa is looking to go public. Source link #Fintech #unicorns #watch #Klarna #IPO #signs #window #reopen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fintech unicorns watch Klarna IPO for signs of when window will reopen Fintech unicorns watch Klarna IPO for signs of when window will reopen Hiroki Takeuchi, co-founder and CEO of GoCardless. Zed Jameson | Bloomberg | Getty Images LISBON, Portugal — Financial technology unicorns aren’t in a rush to go public after buy now, pay later firm Klarna filed for a U.S. IPO — but they’re keeping a watchful eye on it for signs of when the market will open up again. Last week, Klarna made a confidential filing to go public in the U.S., ending months of speculation over where the Swedish digital payments firm would list. Timing of the IPO is still unclear, and Klarna has yes to decide on pricing or the number of shares it’ll issue to the public. Still, the development drew buzz from fintech circles with market watchers asking if the move marks the start of a resurgence in big fintech IPOs. For now, that doesn’t appear to be the case — however, founders say they’ll be watching the IPO market, eyeing pricing and eventually stock performance closely. Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO of online payments startup GoCardless, said last week that it’s not yet time for his company to ***** the starting **** on an IPO. He views listing as more of a milestone on a journey than an end goal. “The markets have been challenging over the last few years,” Takeuchi, whose business GoCardless was last valued at over $2 billion, said in a CNBC-moderated panel at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon, Portugal. “We need to be focused on building a better business,” Takeuchi added, noting that “the rest will follow” if the startup gets that right. GoCardless specializes in recurring payments, transactions that come out of a consumer’s bank account in a routine fashion — such as a monthly donation to charity. Lucy Liu, co-founder of cross-border payments firm Airwallex, agreed with Takeuchi and said it’s also not the right time for Airwallex to go public. In a separate interview, Liu directed CNBC to what her fellow Airwallex co-founder and CEO Jack Zhang has said previously — that the firm expects to be “IPO-ready” by 2026. “Every company is different,” Liu said onstage, sat alongside Takeuchi on the same panel. Airwallex is more focused on becoming the best it can be at solving friction in global cross-border payments, she said. An IPO is a goal in the company’s trajectory — but it’s not the final milestone, according to Liu. “We’re constantly in conversations with our investors shareholders,” she said, adding that will change “when the time is right.” ‘Stars aligning’ for fintech IPOs One thing’s for sure, though — analysts are much more optimistic about the outlook for fintech IPOs now than they were before. “We outlined five handles to open the [IPO] window, and I think those stars are aligning in terms of the macro, interest rates, politics, the elections are out the way, volatility,” Navina Rajan, senior research analyst at private market data firm PitchBook, told CNBC. “It’s definitely in a better place, but at the end of the day, we don’t know what’s going to happen, there’s a new president in the U.S.,” Rajan continued. “It will be interesting to see the timing of the IPO and also the valuation.” Fintech companies have raised around 6.2 billion euros ($6.6 billion) in venture capital from the beginning of the year through Oct. 30, according to PitchBook data. Jaidev Janardana, CEO and co-founder of British digital bank Zopa, told CNBC that an IPO is not an immediate priority for his firm. “To be honest, it’s not the top of mind for me,” Janardana told CNBC. “I think we continue to be lucky to have supportive and long-term shareholders who support future growth as well.” He implied private markets are currently still the most accommodative place to be able to build a technology business that’s focused on investing in growth. However, Zopa’s CEO added that he’s seeing signs pointing toward a more favorable IPO market in the next couple of years, with the U.S. likely opening up in 2025. That should mean that Europe becomes more open to IPOs happening the following year, according to Janardana. He didn’t disclose where Zopa is looking to go public. Source link #Fintech #unicorns #watch #Klarna #IPO #signs #window #reopen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'I'll wind McCoist up' – McGinn on reaching 20 Scotland goals 'I'll wind McCoist up' – McGinn on reaching 20 Scotland goals Midfielder John McGinn discusses scoring his 20th goal for Scotland to put him fifth in the all-time list, ahead of Ally McCoist. Source link #039I039ll #wind #McCoist #up039 #McGinn #reaching #Scotland #goals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids Parents will not be able to give consent for their children to use social media under a blanket ban proposed by the Albanese government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. Labor is yet to specify which social media companies would be captured under the changes, with concerns kids will be barred from health and education information. While Instagram, TikTok and X – formerly Twitter – are likely to to be hit with an age ban, others will be exempt. These platforms could be considered a messaging service rather than social media sites. Legislation has not yet been introduced to parliament, with just two sitting weeks left this year. Asked if parents would be allowed to consent to their children being on social media at a younger age, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland told Labor’s partyroom meeting “no”. She said people using social media would not have to upload proof of identity directly to those platforms, when minimum age requirements kick in. “The opposition is the only party arguing that people should upload 100 points of ID and give it to TikTok,” she told the meeting. The government wants 12 months of consultation to figure out exactly how the ban will be enforced. Source link #Parents #lose #final #social #media #ban #kids Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Boeing to cut 2,500 jobs as part of sweeping layoffs Boeing to cut 2,500 jobs as part of sweeping layoffs STORY: Boeing in a filing Monday said it had sent layoff notices to over 2,500 workers in the states of Washington, Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri. It’s part of the debt-ridden planemaker’s plan to trim 17,000 jobs globally, or 10% of its workforce. Those who were let go were mostly engineers, technicians and non-union workers. the bulk of them in Washington State, where nearly 2,200 workers received notices. Layoffs varied between sections: An engineer in Boeing Defense, Space & Security told Reuters all but two or three members of his 12-person team were let go. Another said she was the only one in her roughly 20-person team to receive a layoff notice. Both said they provide vital support for production and design engineers. The company told affected workers they will stay on Boeing’s payroll until January, to comply with a federal 60-day notice ******* rule. News of cuts in November was widely expected – Boeing had said it started issuing notices last week – and another round is expected in December. The notices come as Boeing aims to restart production of its best-selling 737 MAX jet following a weeks-long strike. The stoppage ended earlier this month, having crippled much of the firm’s airplane output. Source link #Boeing #cut #jobs #part #sweeping #layoffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kremlin brings up nuclear doctrine day after Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine Kremlin brings up nuclear doctrine day after Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine Russian President Vladimir ****** chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via video link at the Constantine Palace in Strelna on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg, Russia September 20, 2024. Alexander Kazakov | Via Reuters Changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been drawn up and will be formalized as necessary, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, signaling again Moscow’s concern over the latest U.S. decision on missile strikes from Ukraine. “They (the changes) have already been practically formulated. They will be formalized as necessary,” Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s press secretary, told the TASS state news agency in remarks published on Tuesday. The Kremlin called on Monday the reported decision by President Joe Biden’s administration to allow Ukraine to ***** ********* missiles deep into Russia reckless and it warned that Moscow will respond. Russia, which started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine 1,000 days ago, has repeatedly cautioned that the West is playing with ***** by probing the limits of what a nuclear power might or might not tolerate. In September, President Vladimir ****** said that Western approval of Kyiv’s use of long-range missiles would mean “the direct involvement of NATO countries, the ******* States and ********* countries in the war in Ukraine” because NATO military infrastructure and personnel would have to be involved in the targeting and ******* of the missiles. Biden’s decision followed months of pleas by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow Ukraine’s military to use U.S. weapons to hit Russian military targets far from its border. The U.S. decision came largely in response to Russia’s deployment of North Korean ground troops to supplement its own forces, a development that has caused alarm in Washington and Kyiv, sources told Reuters. Russia calls its war in Ukraine a special military operation, while Kyiv and its Western allies call it an unprovoked, imperialistic land grab. Russian forces control about a fifth of Ukrainian territory and have recently been advancing swiftly. Thousands of people have ***** in the war, the vast majority of them Ukrainians. Just weeks before the November U.S. presidential vote, ****** ordered changes to the nuclear doctrine to say that any conventional ******* on Russia aided by a nuclear power could be considered to be a ****** ******* on Russia. Western analysts have called the changes an escalation in Moscow’s attempts to dissuade the West from expanding its military aid to Ukraine. The full details of the amended doctrine have not yet been made public. The war in Ukraine has triggered the worst crisis in Moscow’s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Peskov told TASS on Tuesday that Moscow is ready to normalize its ties with Washington. “But we cannot tango alone,” Peskov said. “And we are not going to do it.” Source link #Kremlin #brings #nuclear #doctrine #day #Bidens #arms #decision #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Barry McGuigan opens up about ****** of daughter Barry McGuigan opens up about ****** of daughter Former professional boxer Barry McGuigan has opened about the ****** of his daughter, while appearing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Actress Danika McGuigan ***** five weeks after being diagnosed with bowel ******* in 2019, aged 33. She had played Danielle in BBC Three comedy Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope and appeared in several films. In an emotional conversation, McGuigan told his jungle campmates on the ITV reality show about how she originally recovered from leukaemia as a child after two years of treatment. “She had leukaemia, when I was making the movie The Boxer with Daniel Day Lewis, three weeks from the end I had to leave because she’d been diagnosed with leukaemia, they thought she wasn’t going to get better but she fought back and she won it,” he said. “She had two years of chemo, she was good, she came back.” When the Irishman started becoming visibly upset, his campmates offered their support. “You’re a man going through pain and you’re vulnerable about it, that takes strength. There is no rules to grieving… it’s a reflection of your love,” N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos said. “It was hard for weeks in the hospital, just watching, shocking,” McGuigan said tearfully. “Thank you, you’re all so lovely, I really appreciate it,” he added. McGuigan is a former professional boxer who became World Featherweight Champion in 1985. He is featuring on the 24th series of the reality TV show alongside the likes of Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones from McFly and TV presenter Jane Moore. Source link #Barry #McGuigan #opens #****** #daughter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prelude: Shell’s floating LNG vessel facing two rounds of industrial action Prelude: Shell’s floating LNG vessel facing two rounds of industrial action Shell’s multibillion-dollar Prelude floating gas plant has been hit by another round of strikes starting this morning. Source link #Prelude #Shells #floating #LNG #vessel #facing #rounds #industrial #action Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Huge Bear Walks Into Gatlinburg Candy Store & ‘Leaves Without Paying’ Huge Bear Walks Into Gatlinburg Candy Store & ‘Leaves Without Paying’ Shoppers at a candy store in Gatlinburg, Tennessee were stunned when a bear waltzed in and helped itself to some treats. The incident had people online cracking up, but officials say there’s nothing funny about what happened. In fact, they’re concerned that the bear’s visit to the sweet shop was a sign of something more serious going on. Video obtained by WBIR shows the visit. It doesn’t seem to have lasted long, but the bear did manage to get some candy out of one of the display cases. According to the news outlet, the bear pawed at some of the candy on the shelves of the store. Gatlinburg police responded to a call about the bear and removed it from the store. It’s Dangerous for Bears to Enter Stores While the video is a cute visual, it’s anything but adorable. Officials believe the entire incident was a downright dangerous sign, in fact. Speaking with WBIR, Greg Grieco, director of operations at Appalachian Bear Rescue, told the news outlet that there’s no circumstances where bears should be entering stores — not even for candy. The organization believes that the animal probably entered the store because it had been fed by humans or ate human food in the past. It could’ve been locals who were feeding the bear or tourists, but either way feeding a bear human food can make the animal crave what we eat. The issue isn’t just that bears shouldn’t be eating hamburgers or hot dogs. Bears that eat human foods can become dangerous, both to themselves and their humans. In a video the news outlet shared online, they explained that behavior like this often leads to bears getting euthanized. State wildlife crews often work with police to help remove bears in these situations. Sadly, in this case if state officials are able to identify the animal it will most likely be euthanized. But this is an important reminder to all of us to never leave food out, nor feed a wild animal. It can risk their life. “Even small actions, like leaving food out, can lead to ******* problems down the line,” Grieco explained to the news outlet. “The more bears become comfortable around humans, the higher the risks.” “We still have some people who choose to break rules or to just behave poorly because it’s fun and cute,” Grieco added. “Unfortunately, the bears still pay the price.” Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable **** by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest **** updates and tips. Source link #Huge #Bear #Walks #Gatlinburg #Candy #Store #Leaves #Paying Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]