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Trump heralds ‘breakthrough’ US trade deal with *** Trump heralds ‘breakthrough’ US trade deal with *** US President Donald Trump and *** Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced a “breakthrough deal” on trade that leaves in place a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from the United Kingdom while the *** agreed to lower its tariffs to 1.8 per cent from 5.1 per cent and provide greater access to US goods. The agreement announced by Trump from the Oval Office marked the first since Trump triggered a global trade war with a barrage of levies on trading partners following his return to the White House in January. “It opens up a tremendous market for us,” Trump said. “This is a really fantastic, historic day,” Starmer said by teleconference. The United States has been under pressure from investors to strike deals to de-escalate its tariff war after Trump’s often chaotic policymaking up-ended global trade with friends and foe alike, threatening to stoke inflation and start a recession. Top US officials have engaged in a flurry of meetings with trading partners since the president on April 2 imposed a 10 per cent tariff on most countries, along with higher rates for many trading partners that were then suspended for 90 days. The US has also imposed 25 per cent tariffs on autos, steel and aluminium, 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 145 per cent tariffs on China. US and ******** officials are due to hold talks in Switzerland on Saturday. With the *** economy struggling to grow, the tariffs had added to the pressure on his government. Jaguar Land Rover paused its shipments to the US for a month and the government was forced to seize control of British Steel to keep it operating. While seeking a deal with the US, the *** had refused to lower its food standards, which are closely aligned with the European Union. However, the ***’s farming trade union has said that some US producers who do not use growth hormones or antimicrobial washes could be given greater market access. The status of the 10 per cent “baseline” tariff was unclear, as was a threatened tariff on the pharmaceutical industry which could damage AstraZeneca and GSK. Initial news of an announcement sent shares in luxury car maker Aston Martin up 10 per cent while *** retailers with operations in the US including JD Sports and Primark owner AB Foods also rose. Starmer’s government has been seeking to build new trading relationships post-Brexit with the US, China and the European Union without moving so far towards one bloc that it angers the others. Economists and one FTSE 100 chief executive said the immediate economic effect of a tariff deal was likely to be limited but that trade agreements in general would help long-term growth. The *** struck a free trade agreement with India this week. Source link #Trump #heralds #breakthrough #trade #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

We’re Doing the “Biggest playtesting in franchise history” Because Even We Know We Don’t Always “Get it right” We’re Doing the “Biggest playtesting in franchise history” Because Even We Know We Don’t Always “Get it right” Electronic Arts is doubling down on transparency and community involvement for Battlefield 6. We all know the franchise hasn’t lived up to expectations in recent years, and EA knows that too. This new effort seems to be to regain trust and excitement around Battlefield, and it might just work. CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed during EA’s latest earnings call that Battlefield 6 is undergoing the most expansive playtesting phase in the series’ history. So EA is recognizing its mistakes and trying to do better. Is this what we’ve waited for? Will this be the start of a comeback for Battlefield? EA and DICE are putting everything into getting Battlefield 6 right CEO Andrew Wilson revealed in EA’s Q4 FY25 earnings call some details regarding the Battlefield franchise and Battlefield 6, the upcoming title. He didn’t shy away from talking about the troubled past of the series, particularly with titles like Battlefield 5 and Battlefield 2042. From historical inaccuracy to a launch full of bugs and issues, the franchise has lost a lot of fans over the last two main games. We’ve always worked closely with the community, but we haven’t always worked as closely as we should have. We haven’t always really worked to help them understand the things that we’re building and for us to understand the things that they really want out of a battlefield. We know that when we get it right, Battlefield is a giant franchise and often the biggest shooter in the year. To change this, EA is leaning into its new Battlefield Labs program. Wilson described it as “the biggest playtesting initiative in franchise history,” and the numbers back that up. Over 600,000 players across North America and Europe have already signed up, with thousands of hours of playtime already being reported. The game’s development is being led by DICE, with support from three other studios: Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect. You might know Criterion from Need for Speed and Burnout. The studio has paused its development for racing games to focus on Battlefield 6. EA confirms the next Battlefield will launch before March 2026, full reveal this summer#Battlefield | #Battlefield6 | #BF pic.twitter.com/WeU62MlGl3 — BattlehubYT (@Battlefieldleak) May 6, 2025 In its mission to compete with Call of Duty again, there’s also a rumor that the developers are making a free-to-play battle royale mode like Warzone. EA hasn’t confirmed this officially, but it would make sense since the two franchises have gone hand in hand for the longest time. We even have a solid release window thanks to the GTA 6 delay We should see more details this year. | Image Credit: DICE As for when we can expect the launch of Battlefield 6, we also have some progress on that. With Rockstar Games confirming that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on May 26, 2026, EA now has a clearer window to release Battlefield 6 without fighting for sales with the most anticipated game in history. Wilson admitted during the call that GTA’s delay made him more optimistic about Battlefield’s release and potential. “I think now, without going too far, we believe that window is clearer than it was before.” While no specific date has been announced, EA has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will release by the end of fiscal year 2026, which ends in March 2026. Don’t forget, we also have big gaming events this year where we can expect a reveal. There is so much news to look forward to at events like Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, The Game Awards, and more. The stakes are high for this one. Do you think Battlefield 6 can redeem the franchise, or is it too late? Source link #Biggest #playtesting #franchise #history #Dont Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive-Pakistan’s ********-made jet brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say Exclusive-Pakistan’s ********-made jet brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top ********-made Pakistani fighter shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two U.S. officials told Reuters, marking a major milestone for Beijing’s advanced fighter jet. One U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there was high confidence that Pakistan had used the ********-made J-10 aircraft to launch air-to-air missiles against Indian fighter jets – bringing down at least two. Another official said at least one Indian jet that was shot down was a French-made Rafale fighter aircraft. Delhi has not acknowledged the loss of any of its planes and instead said it carried out successful strikes against what it said was “terrorist” infrastructure inside Pakistan. In France, Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation and the MBDA consortium, which makes the Meteor air-to-air missile, could not immediately be reached for comment on a public holiday. (Reporting by Saeed Shah in Islamabad and Idrees Ali in Washington; Additional reporting by Tim Hepher in Paris; Editing by Matthew Lewis) Source link #ExclusivePakistans #Chinesemade #jet #brought #Indian #fighter #aircraft #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Revenge of the Savage Planet Review – Gamerhub *** Revenge of the Savage Planet Review – Gamerhub *** Console Creatures says, “Revenge of the Savage is a good follow-up that doubles down on what makes the series fun. An upgrade over its predecessor in every way, there’s so much to discover in the corners of this universe. The developers made some wise decisions to make this sequel work, and it pays off by honing in on the elements that make the series stand out—a lack of seriousness, satire, and fun upgrades. Many games are launching this year, but this one is just pure fun without taking itself seriously.” Source link #Revenge #Savage #Planet #Review #Gamerhub Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump pulls nomination of Ed Martin for D.C. federal prosecutor Trump pulls nomination of Ed Martin for D.C. federal prosecutor U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a trade deal with the U.K., in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will pull his controversial nomination of Ed Martin to be the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia. Trump’s move came as Martin faced the strong likelihood of the Senate not confirming him. “He’s a terrific person, and he wasn’t getting the support,” Trump said at the White House. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Source link #Trump #pulls #nomination #Martin #D.C #federal #prosecutor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ragnarok X: Next Generation is out now worldwide Ragnarok X: Next Generation is out now worldwide Ragnarok X is out now worldwide Explore a fully 3D realisation of the Ragnarok world Choose your class, battle monsters and quest for glory The Ragnarok franchise has been a cornerstone of the MMORPG genre for many years, and now its latest iteration, Ragnarok X: Next Generation, is officially available worldwide. Translating the original series into a brand-new format, it offers an updated experience for modern players and other top features. If you’ve played Ragnarok Online, then much of Ragnarok X will be familiar to you. In a world inspired by Norse mythology, you take on the role of a humble adventurer, be that Swordsman, Archer, Merchant or something else (all with their own subclasses). However, where Ragnarok X differs is in translating the original look of Ragnarok Online into a fully 3D format. Offering cross-play between different platforms such as PC and mobile, and a variety of quality-of-life features such as smart navigation and auto questing, it’s clearly aimed at a much wider audience than before. Rox On With its bevvy of new features and technological twists on the original, Ragnarok X may be a bit of a change for dedicated fans. But at the same time, there are a great many love letters to the original release present, and you’ll find brand-new 3D representations of fan-favourite locations such as Prontera and Geffen to explore. Meanwhile, for those who’ve watched from the sidelines, Ragnarok X promises to translate the slightly intimidating and vast nature of the original franchise into a more approachable format. And with all the quality-of-life features included, there’s never been a better time to dig in and take a look! In the meantime, though, if you need a break from Ragnarok X, there’s no need to drop your phone. Instead, why not dig into our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week and have a crack at the best launches from the last seven days! Source link #Ragnarok #Generation #worldwide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S. and British Leaders Celebrate Agreement on Trade Framework U.S. and British Leaders Celebrate Agreement on Trade Framework new video loaded: U.S. and British Leaders Celebrate Agreement on Trade Framework transcript Back transcript U.S. and British Leaders Celebrate Agreement on Trade Framework President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an agreement for a trade framework over speaker phone. “With this deal, the U.K. joins the United States in affirming that reciprocity and fairness is an essential and vital principle of international trade. We really do, we have a great relationship. I want to just say that the representatives of U.K. have been so professional, and it’s been an honor doing business with all of them, and in particular the prime minister. And I’d like to introduce him now to say a few words. Mr. Prime Minister, please take it away.” “Thank you, Mr. President — Donald — and this is a really fantastic historic day in which we can announce this deal between our two great countries. And I think it’s a real tribute to the history that we have of working so closely together.” Recent episodes in Politics Show more videos from Politics Source link #U.S #British #Leaders #Celebrate #Agreement #Trade #Framework Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump says 10% is floor for tariffs; ‘Some will be much higher’ Trump says 10% is floor for tariffs; ‘Some will be much higher’ President Donald Trump on Thursday said that 10% will be the floor for his tariffs on imports from other countries that seek to reach trade agreements with the United States. “Some will be much higher because they have massive trade surpluses and in many cases they didn’t treat us right,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Trump’s comment came as he discussed a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom. During that Oval Office event, Trump’s Truth Social account said that U.S. tariffs on imports from the *** will remain at the baseline 10% rate that he imposed on most countries in the world in early April. Asked by a reporter if that is “a template for these future trade deals,” Trump replied, “No, no.” “That’s a low number, they made a good deal,” Trump said of the ***. “One thing with U.K. … they always treated us with great respect,” he said. Read more CNBC politics coverage Source link #Trump #floor #tariffs #higher Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Friday The 13th 4K Blu-Ray Preorders: Save Big On Jason X And Jason Goes To Hell Friday The 13th 4K Blu-Ray Preorders: Save Big On Jason X And Jason Goes To Hell Two of the most outrageous Friday the 13th movies will get 4K Blu-ray Limited Editions from Arrow Video on May 20, and Amazon is offering steep preorder discounts on both. Jason X is available to preorder for $29 (was $50), while Jason Goes to Hell is up for grabs for $35 (was $50). Both Limited Editions are packed with bonus content and feature pretty awesome cover art that would look good displayed next to Arrow Video’s previous 4K Blu-ray release of Friday the 13th (2009). If you already preordered at the original $50 price, Amazon’s preorder price guarantee will ensure you get the lowest price offered between the time you ordered and release. $29 (was $50) | Releases May 20 In the far future of 2455, humans have left Earth and colonized other planets. A scientific expedition returns to humanity’s home planet and finds Jason’s body cryogenically frozen, but he wakes up an wreaks havoc on the crew. Along with a 4K version of the film with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, it also features the original lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 surround audio options. You’ll also get collectibles like a reversible sleeve featuring original and new artwork from Gary Pullin, plus a double-sided foldout poster and illustrated collector’s booklet. There’s also an extensive list of special features, which we’ve outlined below. $35 (was $50) | Releases May 20 From the infinite void of space to the depths of Hell–Jason sure does like to travel. After dying and being taken to the morgue, Jason somehow manages to claw his way back from death to possess the body of the coroner working on his autopsy. It’s another intense horror flick, and this upcoming 4K Limited Edition is bound to be one of the best ways to experience it on modern TVs. This release includes the theatrical and unrated cuts of the movie, both presented in 4K with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, plus options for lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 surround sound. You’ll also get a reversible sleeve, double-sided poster, and illustrated collector’s booklet, plus a bunch of special features (listed below). Special Features As mentioned above, both of these new Friday the 13th 4K Limited Edition Blu-rays are packed with special features, including numerous commentary tracks, interviews, documentaries, behind-the-scenes materials, and more. Here’s what you’ll find in both Blu-rays: Jaxon X 4K Limited Edition Special Features Introduction to the film by actor Kane Hodder Brand new audio commentary with film historians Michael Felsher and Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton Archival audio commentary with writer Todd Farmer and author Peter Bracke Archival audio commentary with director Jim Isaac, writer Todd Farmer and producer Noel Cunningham Scoring the Stars, a brand new interview with composer Harry Manfredini Outta Space: The Making of Jason X, an archival documentary on the making of the film featuring interviews with producers Noel Cunningham and Sean S. Cunningham, actor Kane Hodder and writer Todd Farmer In Space No One Can Hear You Scream, an archival interview with writer Todd Farmer Kristi Is a Headbanger, an archival interview with actor Kristi Angus Jason Rebooted, Sean S. Cunningham on Jason Goes to Hell and Jason X The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees, an archival documentary on the history of the character By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Jason X, archival making-of documentary Cast and crew interviews Behind-the-scenes footage Electronic Press Kit Theatrical trailers and TV spots Behind-the-scenes stills and poster galleries Jason X 4K Limited Edtion Jason Goes To Hell 4K Limited Edition Special Features Introduction to the film by director Adam Marcus Faces of Death, a brand new interview with special make-up effects creator Robert Kurtzman Undercover Angel, a brand new interview with actor Julie Michaels Mixing it Up, a brand new interview with composer Harry Manfredini The Gates of Hell, an archival interview with director Adam Marcus Jason vs. Terminator, director Adam Marcus on growing up with the Cunninghams Über-Jason, an archival interview with Kane Hodder on playing Jason Additional TV footage, with optional commentary by director Adam Marcus Theatrical trailer and TV spots Still, behind-the-scenes and poster galleries Brand new audio commentary with film historians Michael Felsher and Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and author Peter Bracke Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and screenwriter Dean Lorey Jason Goes to Hell 4K Limited Edition These Friday the 13th Limited Editions are from Arrow Video, who previously released a similar 4K Limited Edition of the original Friday the 13th. Like the two films above, it’s loaded with physical collectibles and plenty of bonus features, making it a great companion for your collection. You can pick it up at Amazon for just $31.65. For even more Friday the 13th scares, here’s a look at other Blu-rays up for grabs. Friday the 13th Blu-rays Source link #Friday #13th #BluRay #Preorders #Save #Big #Jason #Jason #Hell Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nutanix opens up to all external storage Nutanix opens up to all external storage At its .Next event in Washington DC this week, Nutanix announced its nodes would be able to use Pure Storage FlashArray arrays as external storage, with general availability later this year. That follows a move last year in which it did something similar, but with Dell PowerFlex software-defined scale-out storage. We caught up with Nutanix CEO Rajiv Ramaswami (pictured above) to talk about that announcement and the implications for Nutanix. To allow external storage, with Nutanix acting as mere compute – or not quite, as Ramaswami says here – breaks the bounds of the hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) that Nutanix helped pioneer. HCI saw compute and storage bundled together in nodes that could connect in grid-like fashion to form clusters, often with server and storage components scalable independently. This was a particularly attractive proposition to customers that lacked deep skillsets as they were relatively easily deployable and scalable. So the idea that Nutanix should allow the use of external storage from third parties somewhat goes against the original principle it pioneered. But it also opens up a market for Nutanix, which can offer hypervisor capabilities to customers currently seeking to escape VMware following changes that have resulted from its acquisition by Broadcom. Here, Ramaswami talks to Computer Weekly storage editor Antony Adshead about the implications for the concept of hyper-convergence, plans to extend connectivity to any external storage, and questions of Nutanix’s scalability. I’m particularly interested in the linkup with Pure Storage and Dell. So, what I gather is that in those situations where you use those as external storage, Nutanix becomes compute-only. So why, in that case, would people buy Nutanix at all when they could buy any compute? First of all, I will just say it’s a little bit more than just compute-only. It’s compute plus networking, micro-segmentation and operations capability. So, the rest of the stack minus storage. We didn’t do this in the past because most people have stayed on the VMware hypervisor, but now there is a lot of interest from customers that want an alternative to VMware. And if you think about what’s available out there, I think AHV [Nutanix’s Acropolis hypervisor] has emerged as one of the best options, and is why the storage providers are now interested in working with us. And that’s why you heard from early access customers for the Dell option with PowerFlex. You saw Moody’s on stage yesterday. They’re interested in it, and they’ve been an early access customer. So, the landscape has changed around us. What’s stopping you just opening Nutanix up to any external storage? In other words, what are the engineering hurdles? When we did the Dell PowerFlex integration, that was more of a one-of-a-kind, because Dell PowerFlex is a unique scale-out array. As we start doing Pure, there’s an opportunity to build a more standardised approach towards integrating third-party storage. I’d love for us to get to a point where we can just have a self-certification programme, through which we can onboard new storage platforms. We’re not quite there yet. What, specifically, is the engineering involved? We definitely looked at VMware. They had vVols as one of the ways of doing this. We don’t have an equivalent. We never focused on this in the past with our hypervisor, because it wasn’t a part of our platform. We weren’t doing third-party storage support. So now, as we started doing it, Dell PowerFlex was kind of a unique thing, because that’s a unique array. That’s different from the rest. It’s scale out, not scale up, and it’s IP only. With the others, we want to take a more standardised approach, with Pure and then beyond Pure. The link-up with Pure allows for quite an expansion in terms of scale, in terms of storage nodes, etc, so is this move in some ways an admission that Nutanix has been limited in terms of its ability to scale? I don’t think this is an issue of scaling at all, because even yesterday we had Micron talk about how it has built fairly massive scale. So, this is not about scaling, in as much as, if you look at the total market out there, we have been trying to eat into the external storage market for many years. And HCI across VMware and us – the two big players – has taken over maybe 20% of the market after all these years. The pace of migration in these things is slow. So, there’s still 80% of the market out there on three-tier, not necessarily because HCI can’t scale, but because there’s a lot of inertia in the system. People just don’t move. So, to me, the reason for doing this was more that other 80%, some of which we will continue to convert to HCI. For the rest, I think we can get in there with the compute-only platform, and then at some point, once we are in there, maybe someday they’ll start converting portions of it to HCI. Source link #Nutanix #opens #external #storage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******: The Old Country Gameplay Trailer Explores The (Literal) Underworld Of Sicily, Out In August ******: The Old Country Gameplay Trailer Explores The (Literal) Underworld Of Sicily, Out In August Today, 2K Games and Hangar 13 released a new trailer for ******: The Old Country, the upcoming prequel to 2K’s long-running ****** action franchise. Along with a new look at the characters and locales of early-1900s Sicily, 2K also announced that the game will be launching on August 8–for only $50. The trailer begins with a conversation between Enzo, the protagonist of the adventure, and Don Torrisi, the head of the crime family Enzo is involved with. After a few words about loyalty and obedience from the don, we see Enzo stealthing through a labyrinthine underground area while dealing with enemies, as well as scenes of Enzo fighting a group of soldiers on horseback while riding down a hill. 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: ******: The Old Country – “Whatever it Takes” Gameplay Trailer Hangar 13 also released “Breaking Omerta,” a behind-the-scenes look at the development of ******: The Old Country. The developer diary includes commentary from Hangar 13 president and studio head Nick Baynes, game director Alex Cox, and more as they discuss the vision behind the game, and run down elements of the game’s combat and Sicilian setting. ******: The Old Country is a prequel to the ****** trilogy, and it will be the first game to take the franchise out of a big city and into a more rural setting. It was first announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2024. ******: The Old Country launches August 8 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will launch with both a standard and Deluxe Edition–priced at $50 and $60, respectively–with the Deluxe Edition including multiple cosmetic items and unique weapons. Source link #****** #Country #Gameplay #Trailer #Explores #Literal #Underworld #Sicily #August Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

House passes GOP-led bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America – CNN House passes GOP-led bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America – CNN House passes GOP-led bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America CNNHouse votes to make Trump Gulf of America name change permanent Fox NewsHouse to vote on bill to codify Trump’s Gulf of America executive order NBC NewsHouse voting on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as “Gulf of America” CBS NewsHouse Votes to Rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America, Taking a Symbolic Step The New York Times Source link #House #passes #GOPled #bill #rename #Gulf #Mexico #Gulf #America #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

All Marvel Rivals Leaked Heroes We Found From Leaks & Datamines All Marvel Rivals Leaked Heroes We Found From Leaks & Datamines Marvel Rivals is a live-service hero shooter that is topping the charts. Moreover, it is even rivaling Overwatch 2, which had been dominating the genre for a long time. Be it OW2 or Marvel Rivals, leak culture is common for all live-service titles, as it gives unofficial insights. These leaks stem from data mining, which gives leakers access to passive files in the game. Fans are always eager to know more about new stuff before the official statement comes in. As these leaks sometimes turn out to be accurate information, they have added excitement around them. Starting with confirmed leaks, as they have a lot of evidence to support their entry in Marvel Rivals. As of now, there is one character that is almost sure to join the roster of the shooter title. There are two other semi-confirmed heroes, too, but not a lot is known about their addition to the game. So let’s talk about them, shall we? Confirmed leaked Marvel Rivals heroes so far Ultron Ultron will arrive all the same. | Image Credit: NetEase Games Ultron has been leaked multiple times, but now it can be said for sure he’s coming. During the reveal trailer for the Hellfire Gala event, Ultron has been teased again. He is likely to arrive during Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals. ICYMI: Ultron drops May 30th and his full abilities have been leaked Follow @MarvelRivalLeak for more pic.twitter.com/niPylK1r5d — Marvel Rivals Leaks (@MarvelRivalLeak) April 13, 2025 According to Marvel Rivals Leak, he’ll be a Strategist, even though he’s a strong contender for being a Duelist instead. Here’s a brief description of what his abilities will look like: Encephalo Rays: Shoots an energy beam. Algorithm Correction: While airborne, hold space to fall slowly. Dynamic Flight: Allows him to enter free-flight mode like Iron-Man. Patch: Deploys a drone to heal allies within an effective radius. Firewall: Deploys drones to give allies bonus health. Rage of Ultron: Drones of Ultron can fire Encephalo Rays, which can either hurt enemies or heal friendlies. Datamined characters yet to be confirmed Blade Maybe he won’t bite you. | Image Credit: u/SunRender from r/marvelrivals Blade was initially teased during Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, as he was freed from his shackles. There have been leaks suggesting his arrival in Season 3, and he’s likely to be a Duelist. The vampiric hero will have the following ability set: Bloodline Liberation: This allows Blade to see enemies through walls. Stomp and Slash: Combo attack with his katana. The Dark Knight Attack: A dash attack that can be used to attack enemies or make an escape. Fang Deflect: Defensive skill that allows him to deflect attacks, probably similar to Genji from Overwatch. New Moon: Blade turns into his vampiric form for a limited time, which will include lifesteal. Professor X Cerebro to hunt your foes down. | Image Credit: Marvel Comics It is said that Professor X will be making his debut in Marvel Rivals. Apart from leaks, his helmet has been showcased as an emote for Emma Frost as well. It is said he’ll likely make his entry into the game during Season 3.5, but it’s a speculation. According to leaks, Professor X will likely be a Strategist in the game and will use his telepathic powers. His ability set is mostly focused on debuffing enemies, healing friendlies, and maybe providing a shield. Some of his abilities have been leaked, but there are not many details about them. They are as follows: X-Men Collection Mind Projection Potential Stimulation Fan reactions to the leaks This is outrageous. | Image Credit: NetEase Games It isn’t like Ultron has been nerfed to the ground, compared to the sentient robot’s powers in comics. Fans are vocal about him being added as a support character, feels wrong. Just like Avengers: Age of Ultron, he got nerfed again. Wait he’s a healer IT FEELS SO WRONG — GHOST Cece (@cecefps) April 14, 2025 I can’t wait for Ultron. The support lineup is so boring right now — DylanDubs (@DylanDubs_) April 13, 2025 Still, fans are excited for his arrival in Marvel Rivals, as he is one of the most loved antagonists. Some even say he should be a tank, which is fair to ask. Ultron is very powerful in the comics and almost indestructible, but it looks like NetEase went the MCU way. WHAT THE CHIN! pic.twitter.com/7bZfewyOqs — Sechs (@Uebok_Rebuke) February 22, 2025 As for Blade, fans don’t have any problems with his powers or his place in the meta. Yet no one can stop yapping about his “cash register” chin. It just feels too elongated to look a bit silly. Potential hero roles and abilities That’s a lot of characters. | Image Credit: Marvel Comics There are other heroes who have been leaked previously, but it’s unclear if they will arrive in the game. Take this info with a grain of salt, as abilities are susceptible to change. But so far, these are all the characters that might make their debut in Marvel Rivals in the future. Here are all the Marvel Rivals heroes that have been leaked so far via @X0X_LEAK Not official art just concepts besides the Ultron one pic.twitter.com/aG4jxSxoKM — Marvel Rivals Intel (@RivalsAssembled) January 13, 2025 Phoenix (Duelist): Telekinesis powers when in human form, and phoenix form after dying. Cyclops (Duelist): Beam blasting abilities, with full focus on damage. Deadpool (Duelist): Abilities unknown; probably have self-healing to support comic accuracy. Daredevil: Abilities unknown. Angela: Abilities unknown. Colossus: Abilities unknown. Locus: Abilities unknown. Jia Jing: Abilities unknown. Forge: Abilities unknown. White Fox: Abilities unknown. Trapster: Abilities unknown. Captain Marvel: Abilities unknown. Angela: Abilities unknown. Valkyrie: Abilities unknown. Hive: Abilities unknown. Armor: Abilities unknown. The Hood: Abilities unknown. Quicksilver: Abilities unknown. Rogue: Abilities unknown. Jia Jing: Abilities unknown. Crystal: Abilities unknown. Gambit: Abilities unknown. MODOK: Abilities unknown. How reliable are these leaks? They are dependable, unlike your teammates. | Image Credit: NetEase Games Just like other leaks for various live-service games, Marvel Rivals leakers are just as dependable. More or less, their predictions end up being true, just like for Ultron. However, there are times when things don’t go as expected. It takes a lot of data to confirm the addition of a hero in Marvel Rivals. Dataminers like @X0X_Leak and @Visceral on X have mostly been correct about their findings. Thanks to them, this article was written. But, developers can mess up with leakers by putting in false data. What could this mean for future updates Developers have already promised that players will receive new heroes every month starting from Season 3. If that is true, that would mean twelve characters being released every year. It might be possible that players will see every non-confirmed character in the future. The Marvel Comic Universe has a lot of characters, so NetEase won’t run out of material soon. However, it does raise a different concern. Having so many characters may confuse players about the meta and balancing. So it’s up to NetEase to handle that matter. Source link #Marvel #Rivals #Leaked #Heroes #Leaks #Datamines Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump says 10% is floor for tariffs; 'Some will be much higher' Trump says 10% is floor for tariffs; 'Some will be much higher' Trump says 10% is floor for tariffs; ‘Some will be much higher’ Source link #Trump #floor #tariffs #039Some #higher039 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US cuts aid to Zambia over ‘systematic’ theft of medicine US cuts aid to Zambia over ‘systematic’ theft of medicine The US has announced that it is cutting $50m (£37m) in aid to Zambia’s health sector, due to the country’s failure to address the “systematic theft” of donated drugs and medical supplies. This “difficult” decision was taken after repeated warnings to the Zambian government to safeguard vital drugs meant for the country’s most vulnerable patients, said US ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales. “We are no longer willing to underwrite the personal enrichment of fraudsters or the corrupt when patients go without or have to buy life-saving medications that we have provided for free,” he added. The Zambian government is yet to comment. The cuts are separate to the sweeping foreign aid freeze announced by President Donald Trump in January. The Zambian health sector is heavily funded by foreign donors, but there have been previous reports of widespread misappropriation and corruption involving senior health officials. The US accounts for about a third of public health spending in Zambia according to a statement from the US embassy in the country. But US officials said they had discovered the “country-wide theft” of medical products that were intended to be distributed for free to the public but were now being sold by private pharmacies. More than 2,000 pharmacies across Zambia were found selling donated drugs and medical supplies in a year-long investigation conducted by the US embassy. “Shockingly, across these visits, 95 percent of the pharmacies that were selling the kinds of products that the United States provides, were also selling stolen goods,” the statement said. Nearly half of the pharmacies visited were found selling medication and supplies donated by the US government, it said. Other pharmacies were also found selling stolen medical stocks purchased by the Zambian government, the Global Fund, and Zambia’s other donor partners, it added. The US embassy said it had presented its findings and offered experts for action to stop further theft and to bring the culprits to justice in April last year but no action was taken. “I regret that to date, the government’s actions have fallen drastically short of demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding US assistance and the lives we aim to save,” the embassy said. Zambia’s law enforcement operations have focused on “low-level actors” and have led to the arrest of “only a few mid-level officials” instead of investigating supply sources and pursuing the masterminds behind the theft of medicines, according to the US embassy. Gonzales said the US “can no longer justify to the American taxpayer continuing to provide such massive levels of assistance.” He said the cuts would affect drugs to treat malaria, **** and TB. “This is not a decision we have taken lightly,” Gonzales said, shedding tears as he explained how the measure would affect Zambian patients. The aid cuts will take effect January next year to give the Zambian government time to develop alternative arrangements but he said “the decision had been made”. Since the Trump administration took office, it has cut billions of dollars in global health programmes, hitting African countries including Zambia, where **** remains a major threat especially for adolescents and young adults. Trump announced the aid freeze on his first day in office in January in line with his “America First” foreign policy. The aid cuts have affected health programmes across Africa, including shipments of critical medical supplies, including **** drugs. The majority of the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) programmes, which provided health and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable nations, have since been terminated. In March, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema said Trump had “slapped us on both cheeks”, saying it was time for his country to strengthen its treasury to procure its own medicines. Source link #cuts #aid #Zambia #systematic #theft #medicine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Baldur’s Gate 3 modders want your help creating a community-made NPC for the biggest custom campaign Baldur’s Gate 3 modders want your help creating a community-made NPC for the biggest custom campaign By now, everyone knows about and has most likely tested out the majority of the new Subclasses. While most of them are pretty cool, some are bound to be a bit laskluster. So, on that note, Baldur’s Gate 3 players share what are the Top 3 most disappointing Subclasses of Patch 8. Source link #Baldurs #Gate #modders #creating #communitymade #NPC #biggest #custom #campaign Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman accused of ******** abortion cleared by jury Woman accused of ******** abortion cleared by jury A woman accused of having an ******** abortion has been cleared by a jury. Nicola Packer, 45, cried as she was acquitted of “unlawfully administering to herself a poison or other noxious thing” with the “intent to procure a miscarriage”. Isleworth Crown Court heard she took abortion medicine at home during the coronavirus lockdown, in November 2020, when she was about 26 weeks pregnant. Ms Packer then delivered the foetus and took it to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in a backpack. The legal limit for taking medication at home to terminate a pregnancy is 10 weeks, while the outer limit for any abortion in England, Scotland and Wales is 24 weeks, apart from in certain circumstances. Ms Packer, who was 41 at the time, took the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which were prescribed over the phone due to Covid restrictions. Prosecutors alleged that Ms Packer knew she had been pregnant for more than 10 weeks, which she denied. Giving evidence during her trial, Ms Packer spoke of her “shock” and “surprise” at being pregnant. She told the jury: “If I had known I was that far along I wouldn’t have done it.” She added: “I wouldn’t have put the baby or myself through it.” Jurors heard Ms Packer spent the night of 7 November in hospital and was arrested by police the next day. Ms Packer was supported by friends in the public gallery, who hugged one another as the verdict was delivered. Jurors deliberated for more than six hours to reach the unanimous verdict. Source link #Woman #accused #******** #abortion #cleared #jury Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Gets 40% Price Cut Ahead Of Next Week’s Release The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Gets 40% Price Cut Ahead Of Next Week’s Release The classic 1971 sci-fi thriller The Andromeda Strain is still heralded as one of the most influential films (and books) in the genre. The adaptation of Michael Crichton’s beloved novel blended realistic biological and medical science with fictional concepts, sci-fi visuals, and suspenseful action in new and exciting ways. You’ll be able to revisit the movie next week when The Andromeda Strain Limited Edition releases on 4K Blu-ray next Tuesday, May 13. Amazon is offering a steep preorder discount that drops the price from $50 down to only $30. With Amazon’s preorder price guarantee, you’ll be charged the lowest price offered during the preorder window from the time you ordered and when your Blu-ray ships. So if you ordered at $50, don’t worry, Amazon will account for the $20 discount when you’re charged next week. $30 (was $50) | Releases May 13 The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition features a new 4K restoration of the movie based on the original camera negatives and lossless original audio, with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. A set of bonus art cards and a slipcase are also included, along with a long list of bonus features you’ll find outlined below. The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Special Features Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots Image gallery Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive material Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley Directed by Robert Wise, The Andromeda Strain is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. The film follows a group of scientists who are called in to examine a government satellite that crashlands just outside a small town in New Mexico, mysteriously killing almost every citizen within minutes. The scientists discover the satellite carried a lethal extraterrestrial virus, dubbed “The Andromeda Strain,” and now must find a way to contain and destroy it before it can spread. The film and novel versions are credited with establishing the “techno-thriller” subgenre of science fiction. If you’re interested in reading Crichton’s original novel, you can grab a paperback edition for $12.49 at Amazon (was $17). A sequel written by Daniel H. Wilson, The Andromeda Evolution, was released in 2020. It was met with positive reviews by critics and readers and is considered a faithful and worthy follow-up. The Andromeda Strain was also adapted into a two-episode mini-series in 2008, produced by Ridley Scott. Unlike the 1971 film, the mini-series is a much ******* adaptation of the novel. It wasn’t as well received as the film, but those who are curious to see this version can grab it on DVD at Amazon or stream it via Prime Video. The company behind this new Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition release, Arrow Video, is also releasing several other noteworthy 4K Blu-rays, including Quinten Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds and special editions of Friday The 13th sequels Jason X and Jason Goes to Hell. Source link #Andromeda #Strain #Limited #Edition #Price #Cut #Ahead #Weeks #Release Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Beautiful’ Stories Emerge from ‘Baptize California’ as Organizers Move Now to ‘Baptize America’ ‘Beautiful’ Stories Emerge from ‘Baptize California’ as Organizers Move Now to ‘Baptize America’ Thousands of people across the country have been getting baptized in what some are calling revival. The latest example comes out of Baptize California where the high numbers are due to hundreds of churches coming together in unity. Now this growing movement is planning a nationwide push next month. Over the weekend, on the shores of Huntington Beach, a modern-day revival moment was seen in perhaps the largest single-day water baptism in American history. More than 7,700 people took the plunge here, publicly declaring their faith in Jesus. “Yeah, I just got baptized, I feel great – I feel wonderful,” said newly baptized Ramel. “I was stuck in the dark, you know, just doing all these things to try to fill some type of something in my heart, and it led me to more darkness and hurt… and I’m just so happy I got baptized.” ***Please sign up for CBN newsletters and download the CBN news app to ensure you receive the latest news.*** Organizer Mark Francey said, “There was a guy getting baptized with a house arrest, you know – ankle bracelet on his leg. And um, I just um. I saw homeless people get baptized. I saw people in wheelchairs that they push to the sand, to the water, and carried them in there – baptized and brought them back.” “Old, young, all different ethnicities, all different political persuasions, it was a beautiful thing to see what Jesus did at the beach the other day,” he continued. Pastors Mark and Rachel Francey mobilized more than 500 churches and nearly 30,000 people for a day of worship, baptism, and transformation. Last year, they baptized over 4,000 at this spot — and now, the movement is going national. “The main reason we did this event in California a month early is so that all of the momentum from people getting excited about what God’s doing in California would actually transfer into local churches, that they could host it, in their local churches all over America,” Mark Francey said. Baptize California is now becoming Baptize America, urging churches to come together Sunday, June 8th for what could become the largest coordinated water baptism in U.S. History. It comes as we’re also seeing a movement of baptisms taking shape on college campuses — sparked by the growing initiative, UniteUS. Organizers see what’s happening on campus as just the beginning. UniteUS founder Tonya Prewett said, “I believe that America is set for the greatest revival our country has ever seen. I believe starting with college students, and the hunger and the fire – we’re seeing among college students is just taking off – it’s a movement.” What started in Auburn, Alabama just two years ago, on the heels of the Asbury revival, has exploded into a movement, leading to gospel events on at least 11 college campuses this year alone. Cale Matlock of the University of Arkansas said, “It was awesome, just having over 10,000 people that all love Jesus and are worshiping God.” From the shores of California to the heart of college campuses, one thing is clear: revival isn’t coming — it’s already here. Source link #Beautiful #Stories #Emerge #Baptize #California #Organizers #Move #Baptize #America Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Is Silent Hill 2 Remake DRM Free? Latest Update Spills the Beans Is Silent Hill 2 Remake DRM Free? Latest Update Spills the Beans Silent Hill 2 Remake is now available on GOG DRM-free, additionally with a huge 30 percent discount! Having Digital Rights Management, like Denuvo, has been the norm in the gaming industry for a long time. Moreover, it has stopped ****** flag holders from getting their hands on things that they don’t deserve. Konami fans have been at war, as they are divided over whether Silent Hill 2 Remake deserves to have DRM or not. This is a controversial matter, as Denuvo does hamper performance considerably, and the game is not the best-optimized title out there, even without it. Which is why many have been against the proposal. Silent Hill 2 Remake gets released on GOG DRM-free The game really looks flawless. | Image Credit: Konami Some may say Silent Hill 2 was released on Steam without a DRM, so what’s new about it? Actually no, it did have a Steam DRM wrapper, which is not so advanced as Denuvo, but still is something. So technically, the game did have one, which many didn’t know of. Interesting right? Silent Hill 2 Remake won’t run on one’s PC if they are not connected to the internet to verify the copy. Surprisingly, gamers didn’t have any problem with that. Rather specifically, gamers have time and time again voiced their views against Denuvo DRM, despite it being a more secure option for publishers. A sublime remake of one of the most legendary games ever made… SILENT HILL 2 is now available DRM-free on GOG! bit.ly/SH2_GOG It’s time to make it yours forever [image or embed] — GOG.COM (@gog.com) 8 May 2025 at 12:35 Now that the doubt has been cleared, let’s talk about the SH2R copy available on GOG. According to them, they have released the horror title on their platform without any DRM. If players buy on their platform, they’ll get the full game and run without additional checks. What does that mean? Unlike Steam, which requires an online check to verify the copy, GOG won’t do that. Just double-click on the game, and you’re good to go. Just like old times, yeah? All in all, the copy available on GOG is just another DRM-free alternative that gamers can opt-in for. It is likely that the anti-DRM folks were included too. But now that a DRM-free version has been released, it’s likely it will see more purchases via GOG. So maybe it was a good move for Konami to make it available on the platform. Fans wished for the availability of the original Silent Hill 2 instead of remake Even though Konami has made one of the finest remakes of their original title. Fans are still stuck with the nostalgia of the classic gameplay, instead of a modern makeover. oh i got excited thinking it was the original — Bdazzle (@bdazzle129.bsky.social) 8 May 2025 at 12:38 Bought it instantly, thank you so much for making it happen! — Adam Nine (@adamnine.bsky.social) 8 May 2025 at 13:40 The original Silent Hill games are now considered abandonware, as there’s no way to access them. Fans initially got excited that Silent Hill 2 was available on GOG, thinking it was the original. Of course, everyone would want to keep classics in their collections. That’s the collector’s way, right? Alternatively, some fans purchased it immediately despite it being the remake. Who’d want to miss out on a *****, right? Moreover, the GOG copy doesn’t have any DRM, so players will be keeping it forever. Even play the game even if it turns into abandonware. What’s your opinion, would you play a game without any DRM like Silent Hill 2? If you hate Denuvo DRM, what’s your reason for doing so? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Silent #Hill #Remake #DRM #Free #Latest #Update #Spills #Beans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Starmer faces growing rebellion over ******** cuts Starmer faces growing rebellion over ******** cuts Joshua Nevett Political reporter House of Commons Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing rebellion by Labour MPs over planned ******** cuts some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction”. In a letter to The Guardian, 42 MPs said proposed ******** savings worth £5bn a year by 2030 had “caused a huge amount of anxiety and concern among disabled people and their families”. The MPs urged ministers to delay any decisions until assessments of the potential impact of the cuts on employment and health had been published. The government has been approached for comment. The letter comes before MPs are expected to vote on a new law that would bring the benefits cuts into effect next month. On Wednesday, nine Labour MPs spoke during a debate to say they would vote against the changes to a key disability benefit called personal independence payment (Pip) and universal credit (UC). In Labour’s ranks of MPs there has been growing disquiet over the ******** reforms since the party suffered heavy losses in last week’s local elections. In the letter, the 42 MPs said the planned cuts “represent the biggest attack on the ******** state since George Osborne ushered in the years of austerity and over three million of our poorest and most disadvantaged will be affected”. It continued: “Whilst the government may have correctly diagnosed the problem of a broken benefits system and a lack of job opportunities for those who are able to work, they have come up with the wrong medicine. Cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship.” The letter said the benefits system does need reform to tackle “the barriers that disabled people face when trying to find and maintain employment”. “Without a change in direction, the green paper will be impossible to support,” it added. Letters to PM In March, the government released a green paper to spell out the details of its proposed shake-up of the benefits system. Overall, the government spends £65bn a year on health and disability-related benefits. Before the government announced the Pip and UC changes, this was projected to increase to £100bn by 2029. The government estimated that 3.2 million families could be worse off as a result of the reforms, while 3.8 million families will be better off by 2030. MPs will get a chance to vote on the plans because the government needs to pass primary legislation to make the changes to ******** payments. The legislation is due to be published this month before making its way through Parliament in June. The BBC understands some of the signatories are also writing to the prime minister to press for a delay in the vote until the full impact assessment on health and employment is published. Alongside the ******** cuts, the government has put forward proposals to encourage more people receiving benefits to find work. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) was unable to say how effective those employment measures would be when it published its assessment of the green paper, citing a lack of detail from the government. Instead, the OBR plans to include an assessment of this element of the ******** changes in its autumn forecast. On Wednesday, Disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms defended the proposals, saying it was not sustainable for ******** spending to rise at the current rate. “The current system produces poor employment outcomes, high economic inactivity, low living standards, high costs to the taxpayer. It needs to change,” he said. “We want a more proactive, pro-work system that supports people better and supports the economy as well.” Source link #Starmer #faces #growing #rebellion #******** #cuts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“I Might Eventually Make A Stardew Valley 2” Says Stardew Valley’s Creator “I Might Eventually Make A Stardew Valley 2” Says Stardew Valley’s Creator On a recent episode of the TigerBelly podcast, hosted by Stardew Valley superfan Bobby Lee (Borderlands, Mad TV), Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone said that a sequel is a possibility. “I might eventually make a Stardew Valley 2, to be honest,” Barone said during his extended discussion about the first game with Lee. Barone followed up that statement talking about how money is not the driving force behind creating Stardew Valley (or, by extension, Haunted Chocolatier), which is why the game’s updates have all been free. It’s far from an announcement of a Stardew Valley sequel and Barone did make mention of continuing work on Haunted Chocolatier saying that he has not yet completed the music for the game yet, but it’s nice to know that a new Stardew Valley isn’t outside of the realm of possibility in the future. You can check out the full podcast below, which is a fun chat from a genuine fan talking to the creator of their favorite thing. You can read Game Informer’s original 2016 review of Stardew Valley here. You can also find Stardew Valley on our list of the top 10 cozy games you can play right now. And finally, you can read more about Barone’s next game Haunted Chocolatier here. Source link #Eventually #Stardew #Valley #Stardew #Valleys #Creator Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Glen Quartermain: Improved effort, but true test now looms for FIFO Fremantle Dockers Glen Quartermain: Improved effort, but true test now looms for FIFO Fremantle Dockers The FIFO Dockers, who fly into form one week and out of it the next, had a red-hot crack – but it wasn’t enough to beat the Pies. And now, the true test comes, writes Glen Quartermain. Source link #Glen #Quartermain #Improved #effort #true #test #looms #FIFO #Fremantle #Dockers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Newegg’s PC Gaming Week ***** lists the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X for the all-time low price of $208 and chucks in a free 500GB Gen 4 SSD to sweeten the deal Newegg’s PC Gaming Week ***** lists the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X for the all-time low price of $208 and chucks in a free 500GB Gen 4 SSD to sweeten the deal Newegg has extended its “PC Gaming Week” ***** and still has a few good deals on offer that are actual deals. This AMD Zen 5 CPU had already hit a new low price, and today it’s on offer for even less. Unfortunately, it looks like the free copy of Monster Hunter: Wilds promotion has ended, but it does still come bundled with a free M.2 SSD, albeit a small capacity 500GB Gen 4 drive. Great for a spare games drive if you have a spare M.2 slot on your motherboard or space in a laptop. Check out Newegg’s PC Gaming Week ***** and pick up this CPU/SSD combo of AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X processor and a Patriot P400 Lite 500GB SSD for just $208. The list price of the 9600X shows as $279, so you’re saving $71 off of that price and getting a free SSD. AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X is built around the Zen 5 architecture, and has six cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.9 GHz. When boosted, it can reach speeds as high as 5.4 GHz. The 9600X also features integrated graphics, so if you’re building a non-gaming rig or just want to do exceptionally light gaming, this processor does away with the need for a separate graphics card. The free Patriot P400 Lite 500GB SSD is a PCIe 4×4 M.2 SSD with sequential read and write speeds of 3,500MB/s and 2,700MB/s, respectively. This SSD drive alone retails for $41 at Newegg, and although it has a low capacity for today’s uses, it’s still large enough to help top up a pre-existing system’s total capacity. Don’t forget to look at our Newegg coupon codes for May 2025 and see if you can save on today’s deal or other products at Newegg. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Source link #Neweggs #Gaming #Week #***** #lists #AMD #Ryzen #9600X #alltime #price #chucks #free #500GB #Gen #SSD #sweeten #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Putin receives China's Xi as Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day Putin receives China's Xi as Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day Putin receives China’s Xi as Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day Source link #Putin #receives #China039s #Russia #prepares #celebrate #Victory #Day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]