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Little Nightmares III Rated in Singapore, Descriptions Cite Violence and Scares Little Nightmares III Rated in Singapore, Descriptions Cite Violence and Scares Little Nightmares III receives an Advisory 16 rating in Singapore. Set in a haunting world, the horror adventure features new protagonists, eerie environments, and disturbing encounters. Source link #Nightmares #III #Rated #Singapore #Descriptions #Cite #Violence #Scares Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India fires missiles across the frontier with Pakistan, killing at least 1 child, officials say – AP News India fires missiles across the frontier with Pakistan, killing at least 1 child, officials say – AP News India fires missiles across the frontier with Pakistan, killing at least 1 child, officials say AP NewsIndia attack on Pakistan in wake of Kashmir massacre, airspaces closed around Lahore: Live updates CNNWatch: Aftermath of strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir BBCIndia launches missile attacks on Pakistan NPRIndia launches strikes against Pakistan as tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbors USA Today Source link #India #fires #missiles #frontier #Pakistan #killing #child #officials #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says less than 2 dozen hostages believed to be alive in Gaza Trump says less than 2 dozen hostages believed to be alive in Gaza What we know about Israel’s plans to capture Gaza What we know about Israel’s plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip 02:22 President Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by ****** in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living. “As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” Mr. Trump said of the hostages being held by ******, noting that until recently it was thought that 24 people were still alive. Speaking at the White House, he did not elaborate on the identities of those now believed to be dead, nor how he had come to learn of their deaths. “There’s 21, plus a lot of dead bodies,” Mr. Trump said. One American, ***** Alexander, has been among the 24 hostages believed to be alive, with the bodies of several other Americans also held by ****** after its Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel. The president’s comments came as Israel approved plans on Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the ************ territory for an unspecified amount of time, in what it says is a bid to recover the hostages and try to fulfill its war aims of destroying ******. If implemented, the move would vastly expand Israel’s operations there and have already drawn fierce international opposition. Crisis in the Middle East More More Source link #Trump #dozen #hostages #believed #alive #Gaza Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Get Up to 85% Off on Various Star Wars Titles for Your Steam Deck in Celebration of Star Wars Day Get Up to 85% Off on Various Star Wars Titles for Your Steam Deck in Celebration of Star Wars Day anast6d ago “We have to admit, there is something extremely nostalgic about playing Oblivion at 30 FPS, with mild stuttering outdoors. And, even though it doesn’t run perfectly, it’s still so much fun. This could be one of the games that helps grown-ups find their way back to gaming.” I would assume most grown-ups don’t get excited about products that don’t work properly. I would also assume that most grown-ups coming back to gaming don’t want to spend the limited time they have modding a broken game to get it to run properly on the Steam Deck. Source link #Star #Wars #Titles #Steam #Deck #Celebration #Star #Wars #Day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz’s messy path to power raises questions Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz’s messy path to power raises questions The day Germany’s new leader entered office will now forever be remembered for a very public failure. Friedrich Merz’s initial, shock defeat – in his bid to become chancellor – sparked hours of chaotic uncertainty. A man who’d been working to project strength and purpose instead became mired in political intrigue and division. Merz may have won on the second try, but today’s messy path to power raises serious questions about the future government. If he couldn’t muster the votes amongst coalition colleagues – at such a key moment – how will he fare when trying to push through any contentious legislation? It comes as Germany faces a prolonged recession, fractious arguments on immigration, potentially seismic decisions on defence spending and a surging far-right political force. But Merz’s allies insist the situation can quickly be recovered and reject the idea that Merz emerges irreparably damaged. “Now we are looking in front and forward,” says Gunther Krichbaum, a veteran of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU) and Germany’s new Europe Minister. “So I think we will have a very, very good and also stable government,” he told the BBC. “This is not only necessary for Germany but also Europe.” Berlin’s allies have been impatient to see an effective administration, after the bickering that characterised the last, collapsed coalition government. But Merz now heads off for his planned trips to Warsaw and Paris on Wednesday in the shadow of a tumultuous Tuesday. There’s speculation aplenty as to which MPs, in the secret ballot, didn’t back Merz on the first round – and why. Disgruntled people, passed over for government jobs, is one theory. Did members within the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) decide that they had to protest at the political compromises struck with Merz’s centre-right party? Or did the forthright Merz – and ambitious SPD Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil – struggle to rally their own ranks? Figures from both sides were quickly keen to suggest that the other was chiefly to blame. Whichever MPs did the deed they were, it seems, willing to risk making Merz and his acolytes sweat. Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD), who are suing Germany’s domestic intelligence service for classing the party as extremist, had a ringside seat for the whole show. Following February’s election, the AfD is the main opposition party and pounced on events as evidence of the fundamental weaknesses within a coalition made up of the centre-right CDU/CSU parties and centre-left SPD. “It is very clear that this government… will be a very, very unstable one,” says Beatrix von Storch, the AfD’s deputy group leader. She also echoed claims that it was all further proof that the so-called “firewall” of non-cooperation with her party will not last. “This has shown that this firewall has to fall if you want to have a shift in politics in Germany,” von Storch told the BBC. Also watching on from the Reichstag’s visitors’ gallery was Merz’s old political rival from within the CDU, former chancellor Angela Merkel. He once lost out to her in a power struggle but returned later to politics – to try and realise his long-held dream of taking the top job. This can’t have been the way in which Merz envisioned entering office. But, more importantly, the spectacle leaves his claims of being ready to provide firm government, significantly undermined on day one. Source link #Germany #chancellor #Friedrich #Merzs #messy #path #power #raises #questions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India strikes Pakistan after Kashmir attack, raising fears of war – The Washington Post India strikes Pakistan after Kashmir attack, raising fears of war – The Washington Post India strikes Pakistan after Kashmir attack, raising fears of war The Washington PostIndia attack on Pakistan in wake of Kashmir massacre, airspaces closed around Lahore: Live updates CNNIndia-Pakistan live: India hits Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir Al JazeeraWatch: Aftermath of strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir BBCIndia launches strikes against Pakistan as tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbors USA Today Source link #India #strikes #Pakistan #Kashmir #attack #raising #fears #war #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India trade deal could undercut *** business, opposition parties say India trade deal could undercut *** business, opposition parties say Opposition parties have criticised the new ***-India trade deal, saying it could undercut British workers. One aspect of the free trade agreement, which Labour says will be worth £5bn a year to the ***, is extending an exemption on national insurance contributions (Nics) from one to three years. Known as the double contribution convention, this means people on short-term visas will not make social security payments in both the country they work in, and their home country, when working abroad. Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Reform have claimed this could mean Indian workers become cheaper to hire than British workers – particularly when *** employer Nics have just been increased. The Indian government said the exemption was a “huge win” and an “unprecedented achievement” that “will make Indian service providers significantly more competitive in the ***”. The *** has 16 agreements preventing double taxation of work, which cover more than 50 countries – including the US, EU and South Korea – and workers will still be required to pay the NHS immigration surcharge. Defending the deal, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the arrangement was limited and only applied to inter-company transfers of professionals between the *** and India. “This is something we have with a great deal of countries already,” he said. “It’s very specific as to who this applies to, and obviously if people were in the *** they would still be paying income tax, they would still be paying, for instance, the health surcharge and they wouldn’t be eligible for benefits from the National Insurance system.” Reynolds added that he believed the cost of the double contribution convention, as part of the trade deal, would be a “net positive” to the *** Treasury. The exemption will also apply to British staff, who are increasingly working away from home in India for large corporations. However, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed she had refused a similar trade-off when she was business secretary, because the deal contains “two-tier taxes” which will cost the *** “hundreds of millions”. “I had this deal on the table as trade secretary and I refused to sign it because that double taxation agreement was unfair,” she said. “It basically encourages workers from India but does not provide the same benefit to *** citizens.” Pushed on the fact the *** has similar arrangements with other countries, Badenoch stressed that in those cases there were equivalent numbers of *** nationals working in those countries, whereas that was not the case with India, making the agreement “very lopsided” which would result in being a “net cost to the Treasury.” Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the National Insurance plans were “half-baked” and risked damaging *** businesses’ competitiveness, particularly in light of the global trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump. “This deal risks undercutting British workers at a time when they’re already being hammered by Trump’s trade war and Labour’s misguided jobs tax,” she said. “The government’s failure to even publish an impact assessment of these changes gives the impression of something that is completely half-baked. “It shows exactly why Parliament needs the opportunity to debate and vote on trade deals,” Cooper said. Reform *** leader Nigel Farage described the deal as “truly appalling”, adding: “This government doesn’t give a damn about working people. “The Labour Party has, this time in a big, big way, betrayed working Britain.” A Labour Party spokesperson said Indian nationals applying for jobs based in the *** would not benefit from the convention, so the tax break does not disadvantage *** workers. “This deal will provide an annual £4.8bn boost for British businesses, create more jobs, raise wages by more than £2 billion a year and bring down prices for hard-pressed consumers,” the spokesperson said. Source link #India #trade #deal #undercut #business #opposition #parties Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

More than a dozen seats still too close to call More than a dozen seats still too close to call Thirteen seats remain on a knife’s edge and are too close to call, as ballot counting continues following Labor’s landslide victory. Source link #dozen #seats #close #call Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Van rams motorcycle during apparent road rage incident Van rams motorcycle during apparent road rage incident Van rams motorcycle during apparent road rage incident Source link #Van #rams #motorcycle #apparent #road #rage #incident Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India Strikes Sites in Pakistan Following Terrorist Attack India Strikes Sites in Pakistan Following Terrorist Attack new video loaded: India Strikes Sites in Pakistan Following Terrorist Attack Indian forces struck sites in Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir two weeks ago. The Pakistani government has denied involvement in that attack. Recent episodes in India Show more videos from India Source link #India #Strikes #Sites #Pakistan #Terrorist #Attack Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US and China to launch formal trade talks – Financial Times US and China to launch formal trade talks – Financial Times US and China to launch formal trade talks Financial TimesU.S. and China to hold first formal talks since trade war escalated AxiosU.S., China to hold high-level trade talks in Switzerland this weekend The Washington PostTrump officials Bessent and Greer to meet with ******** counterparts on trade, economic issues CNBCBessent, Greer to Meet China to Start Trade Talks This Week Bloomberg.com Source link #China #launch #formal #trade #talks #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Canada’s new prime minister pushes back at Trump in Oval Office meeting Canada’s new prime minister pushes back at Trump in Oval Office meeting Canada’s new prime minister pushes back at Trump in Oval Office meeting – CBS News Watch CBS News For months, President Trump has taunted Canada by claiming it should become America’s 51st state. But the country’s new prime minister pushed back in an Oval Office meeting. Weijia Jiang reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Canadas #prime #minister #pushes #Trump #Oval #Office #meeting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mourning Eritrean mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers over Lake Turkana drowning Mourning Eritrean mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers over Lake Turkana drowning As the sun set over Lake Turkana, a mother sobbed and threw flowers into the greenish-blue water to remember her teenage daughter who had drowned trying to reach Kenya via a new route being used by people smugglers. Senait Mebrehtu, a Pentecostal Christian Eritrean who had sought asylum in Kenya three years ago, made the pilgrimage to north-western Kenya to see for herself where 14-year-old Hiyab had lost her life last year. The girl had been travelling with her sister, who survived the late-night crossing over the vast lake, where winds can be powerful. “If the smugglers told me there was such a big and dangerous lake in Kenya, I wouldn’t have let my daughters come this far,” Ms Senait told the BBC as she sat on the western shoreline. Ms Senait had arrived by plane in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on a tourist visa with her two younger children, fleeing religious persecution. But she was not to allowed to travel with her two other daughters at the time as they were older and nearer the age of conscription. Eritrea is a highly militarised, one-party country – and often national service can go on for years and can include forced labour. The teenagers begged to join her in Kenya, so she consulted relatives who told her they would pay smugglers to get the girls out of Eritrea. The fate of the two girls was put into the hands of traffickers who took them on a weeks-long trip by road and foot from Eritrea into neighbouring northern Ethiopia – then to the south into Kenya to the north-eastern shores of Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake. A female smuggler in Kenya confirmed to the BBC that Lake Turkana was increasingly being used as an ******** crossing for the migrants. “We call it the digital route because it is very new,” she said. The trafficker, who earns around $1,500 (£1,130) for each migrant she traffics into or through Kenya (four times the average monthly salary of a Kenyan worker), spoke to us about her work at a secret location and on condition of anonymity. For the last 15 years she has been part of a huge smuggling network that operates across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa – mainly moving those fleeing from Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. With Kenya having stepped up patrols on its roads, smugglers are now turning to Lake Turkana to get migrants into the country. “Agents” on the new route, she said, received the migrants in the Kenyan fishing village of Lomekwi where road transport was organised to take them to Nairobi – a journey of about 15 hours. Warning of the dangers of travelling on the rickety wooden boats, she appealed to parents not to allow their children to make the crossing alone. “I won’t say I love the money I make – because as a mother I can’t be happy when I see bad things happening to other women’s children,” she told the BBC. “I’d like to advise migrants if they’ll listen to me. I’d like to beg them to stay in their countries,” she said, further cautioning of the callous attitudes of many traffickers. Osman, an Eritrean migrant who did not want to give his real name for security reasons, made the crossing at the same time as Hiyab and her sister. He recalled how Hiyab’s boat capsized in front of his eyes not long after leaving the fishing village of Ileret as it was heading south-west to Lomekwi. “Hiyab was in the boat in front of us – its motor wasn’t working and it was being propelled by a strong wind,” he said. “They were about 300m [984ft] into the water when their boat overturned, resulting in the deaths of seven people.” Hiyab’s sister survived by clinging to the sinking boat until another vessel – also operated by the smugglers – came to the rescue. Ms Senait blamed the smugglers for the deaths, saying they overloaded the boat with more than 20 migrants. “The cause of deaths was plain negligence. They put too many people in a small boat that couldn’t even carry five people,” she said. During the BBC’s visit to Lomewki, two fishermen said they saw the bodies of migrants – believed to be Eritreans – floating in the lake, which is around 300km (186 miles) long and 50km wide, in July 2024. “There were about four bodies on the shores. Then, a few days later other bodies appeared,” Brighton Lokaala said. Another fisherman, Joseph Lomuria, said he saw the bodies of two men and two women – one of whom appeared to be a teenager. In June 2024, the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, recorded 345,000 Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers in East Africa, out of 580,000 globally. Like Ms Senait’s family, many flee to avoid military conscription in a country that has been embroiled in numerous wars in the region, and where free political and religious activity is not tolerated as the government tries to keep a tight grip on power. Uganda-based Eritrean lawyer, Mula Berhan, told the BBC that Kenya and Uganda were increasingly becoming the preferred destination of these migrants because of conflict in Ethiopia and Sudan, which both neighbour Eritrea. The female smuggler said in her experience some of the migrants did settle in Kenya, but others used as the country as a transit point to reach Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa, believing it easier to get refugee status there. The smuggling network operates in all these countries, handing over migrants to different “agents” until they reach their final destination, which – in some cases – can also be Europe or North America. Her job is to hand over those migrants who are in transit in Nairobi to agents who keep them in “holding houses” until the next leg of their trip is arranged and paid for. By this stage each migrant has probably paid around $5,000 for the journey up to that point. The BBC saw a room in a block of flats that was being used as a holding house. Five Eritrean men were locked inside the room, which had one mattress. In the holding houses, migrants are expected to pay rent and also pay for their food – and the smuggler said she knew of three men and a young woman who had died of hunger as they had run out of cash. She said the agents simply disposed of the bodies and called their deaths bad luck. “Smugglers keep lying to the families saying their people are alive, and they keep on sending money,” she acknowledged. Women migrants, she said, were often ********* abused or forced to get married to male smugglers. She said she herself had no intention of giving up the lucrative trade but felt others should be aware of what could be ahead of them. It is little comfort for Ms Senait, who still mourns the death of her 14-year-old while expressing relief that her elder daughter survived and was unharmed by the smugglers. “We have gone through what every Eritrean family is going through,” she said. “May God heal our land and deliver us from all this.” Source link #Mourning #Eritrean #mothers #anger #Kenyan #migrant #smugglers #Lake #Turkana #drowning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Aftermath of strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir Aftermath of strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir India says it has launched strikes on Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The BBC has not yet been able to identify the locations hit. Relations between the two countries have declined sharply following a militant attack that killed at least 26 people in Kashmir last month. Associated Press has obtained footage it says shows the aftermath of an explosion in Muzaffarabad. Follow the latest updates on this story. Source link #Aftermath #strikes #Pakistaniadministered #Kashmir Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of ******* assault Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of ******* assault Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing a lawsuit over a series of alleged ******* assaults, which four women say took place between 2007 and 2024. Source link #Motown #great #Smokey #Robinson #accused #******* #assault Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gilbert Arenas opens up about son Alijah’s Cybertruck ******, says 5-star recruit was put in coma due to smoke Gilbert Arenas opens up about son Alijah’s Cybertruck ******, says 5-star recruit was put in coma due to smoke Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas provided some key details from the car ****** that landed his son, 5-star basketball recruit Alijah Arenas, in a medically induced coma last week. Appearing on “The Dan Patrick Show,” Gilbert confirmed Alijah is “doing very well” with no major injuries, nearly two weeks after he lost control of his Tesla Cybertruck, hit a fire hydrant and slammed into a tree. Alijah is ranked by Rivals as the No. 4 overall recruit in the Class of 2026 and is currently committed to USC. Advertisement When asked to describe his immediate reaction to learning of the ****** early in the morning, Gilbert said he was initially confused due to a malfunction in the Tesla app: “Usually I wake up at 4:30 and I go through the Tesla app to see if he’s heading home or at the gym. His car is at the gym, so I continue my workout and my daughter said, ‘What are you doing?’ I said, ‘I’m working out.’ She said, ‘You haven’t heard? Your son just got in an accident.’ ‘At the gym?’ ‘No he’s at the hospital.’ “I just stopped everything and ran over there and was like ‘What the hell’s going on? Was it his car? What’s going on?’ I realized the app actually malfunctioned. I found that out a couple days later when he started waking up.” Alijah was released from the hospital last week and his father said he was on track for a full recovery. While there were no major injuries, Gilbert said Alijah was placed in the coma due to the smoke he inhaled while trapped inside the Cybertruck for at least 10 minutes. Despite the early hour, a group of bystanders, described by Gilbert as “angels,” reportedly heard the ****** and managed to get Alijah out of the Cybertruck, which features electronic doors without traditional handles. “My thing was making sure there were no broken limbs, there were no burns. Lucky for him, trapped inside of a car for so long, it’s lucky there were bystanders that heard the ****** that early in the morning that got him out. “He was a little stronger than they thought. He was waking up going crazy, so they put him in an induced coma just to get the air … They were getting the smoke and all of that out of his [lungs]. I guess he was in the car, it looked like about 10, 12 minutes … Just inhaling that.” Tesla’s website features an explainer on how to open the Cybertruck’s doors when there’s no power, but only from the inside. It’s unclear if that was the situation last month, but photos from the scene showed the car’s front to be completely wrecked. Gilbert mentioned Alijah still had a sense of humor while recovering. Upon learning he had woken up from the coma in a hospital under the UCLA umbrella, the Trojans commit reportedly joked about apologizing to USC head coach Eric Musselman: “Tell Mus I’m sorry I’m at UCLA.” Alijah recently finished his junior season at Chatsworth High School in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The 6-foot-6 guard received offers from power programs including Kansas, Kentucky and Alabama but opted to stay home with USC in a decision announced in January. He is the only member of Rivals’ top 10 in 2026 to be committed to a school. Source link #Gilbert #Arenas #opens #son #Alijahs #Cybertruck #****** #5star #recruit #put #coma #due #smoke Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tariffs: China and US set to start trade talks this week – BBC Tariffs: China and US set to start trade talks this week – BBC Tariffs: China and US set to start trade talks this week BBCU.S. and China to hold first formal talks since trade war escalated AxiosTrump officials Bessent and Greer to meet with ******** counterparts on trade, economic issues CNBCBessent, Greer to Meet China to Start Trade Talks This Week Bloomberg.comUS, ******** officials to discuss trade in Geneva this week USA Today Source link #Tariffs #China #set #start #trade #talks #week #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Mark Carney flattered Donald Trump in first meeting How Mark Carney flattered Donald Trump in first meeting ********* Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday amid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threat to make Canada the 51st US state. Carney kept his cool, flattered Trump and repeated that Canada is not for *****. The BBC’s Jake Kwon analyses how both leaders got their points across, with some jokes in between. Source link #Mark #Carney #flattered #Donald #Trump #meeting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2025 Mercedes-Benz C350e priced for Australia: PHEV sedan has 100km of range 2025 Mercedes-Benz C350e priced for Australia: PHEV sedan has 100km of range Mercedes-Benz Australia has reversed course on plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), returning such a powertrain to its core C-Class range. The current W206-series Mercedes-Benz C-Class was launched here in 2022 only with petrol power, despite PHEVs being offered overseas. While the hot Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance arrived later, there was no replacement for the old C300e. Enter the C350e, which now finds itself with no direct competition following the axing of the BMW 330e and Volvo S60 T8 locally. It’s available to order from today, priced at $98,200 before on-road costs – just over half the price of a C63. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Mercedes-Benz currently advertises the petrol-powered C300 online with a price tag of $97,533 before on-roads, making the PHEV only a few hundred dollars pricier despite packing more power and kit. The rear-wheel drive sedan mates a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150kW of power and 320Nm of torque with a 95kW/440Nm electric motor, a 25.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted under the rear seats, and a nine-speed automatic transmission, Total system outputs are 230kW and 550Nm, with claimed NEDC range of 104km and a 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Mercedes-Benz says kinetic energy of over 100kW is recovered through recuperation, and there are three stages of regenerative braking with its most aggressive having a “one-pedal feeling”. When you program a destination into the satellite navigation, it will choose a route that considers map data, topography, speed limits and traffic conditions to ensure the most efficient use of energy. DC fast-charging capability is a $1500 option, and allows the C350e to be charged at up to 55kW, via which Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-80 per cent battery charge take approximately 20 minutes. 11kW AC charging is standard, as are both a charging cable for public charging and one for home charging from a domestic socket. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Standard equipment in the C350e includes: 18-inch alloy wheelsDigital Light *********** with adaptive high-beamComfort Suspension with rear self-levellingBurmester 3D surround sound systemAugmented reality satellite navigationDriving Assistance Package Plus That’s on top of standard features found in the C300, which include: AMG Line interior and exterior stylingRain-sensing wipersPanoramic sunroofRear privacy glass12.3-inch digital instrument cluster11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment systemApple CarPlay and Android AutoPower-adjustable front sport seats with memoryHead-up displayAmbient lightingWireless phone chargerAdaptive cruise control with stop/goBlind-spot assistLane-keep assistSemi-autonomous parking assistSurround-view cameraPricing MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz C-Class Source link #MercedesBenz #C350e #priced #Australia #PHEV #sedan #100km #range Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Drivers face $318,000 in fines in first month from two Tallahassee school speed zone cameras Drivers face $318,000 in fines in first month from two Tallahassee school speed zone cameras The city’s two active school zone speed enforcement cameras are racking up the fines. As of May 2, 3,179 speeding tickets have been issued since the cameras went live March 28, equating to almost $318,000 with the city taking home nearly $124,000. Over the course of the year, 23 more cameras are expected to go up and join the cause. And based on last month’s numbers, if all the cameras are up and running, Tallahassee could see around 40,000 tickets per month, which would bring in roughly $1.5 million for the city. If drivers don’t get the message to slow down, this means the city could be earning $18.6 million a year with every camera capturing around 1,590 school zone speeders each month. The Tallahassee Police Department doesn’t have a specific timeline for when the remaining cameras will be installed and activated, but as of now, the two active cameras are in the school zones for Ruediger Elementary and Raa Middle School near North MLK Jr. Boulevard and West Tharpe Street, and Desoto Trail Elementary on Kerry Forest Parkway. More camera info: Lights, camera, ticket: Everything you need to know about school zone speeding crackdown A school zone speed enforcement camera is set up in front of Raa Middle School. As of right now, there are two active cameras are in the school zones for Ruediger Elementary and Raa Middle School near North MLK Jr. Boulevard and West Tharpe Street, and Desoto Trail Elementary on Kerry Forest Parkway. But even with just the two, TPD Major Jeff Mahoney said the cameras already seem to be making a difference. “Long term, yes, I think it’s going to be a huge success for us as far as trying to deter any type of speeding that’s going to end up possibly hurting a child or a school crossing guard or teacher or parent,” Mahoney told the Tallahassee Democrat. When will the cameras be on? Cameras are activated throughout the entire school day, not just when the school zone lights are flashing. This includes: Within 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after a “regularly scheduled breakfast program.” Within 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the end of a regularly scheduled school session. “The exact times vary depending on the individual school schedule,” TPD’s website says. Cameras will be turned off on weekends and other breaks such as Thanksgiving and spring break. Over the summer, the cameras will remain off unless summer school is in. Mahoney said there seems to be community confusion about when the cameras are on and off, with some community members requesting to keep the flashing lights on all day. But he said the city is going to uphold the statute and just use the flashing lights on the regular schedule, which is when students are arriving and leaving school. A school zone speed enforcement camera is set up in front of Raa Middle School. As of right now, there are two active cameras are in the school zones for Ruediger Elementary and Raa Middle School near North MLK Jr. Boulevard and West Tharpe Street, and Desoto Trail Elementary on Kerry Forest Parkway. If lights flashed all day, the speed limit would also be reduced all day. Drivers “aren’t going to know to go the speed limit if the lights are on,” he said. “Traffic would be backed up the entire day.” “We are trying to change driving behavior,” he added. “When you’re driving toward a school zone, you should know now to slow down.” How fast is too fast? Tickets will be issued if a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour, meaning one must be driving 11 miles per hour over before the camera software detects a speeding violation. If the school zone lights are flashing, drivers exceeding the reduced speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour will receive a ticket. When school zone lights are flashing, the speed limit usually drops to 15 or 20 miles per hour. “You can’t drive 26 [miles per hour] or you’ll get a ticket,” TPD Chief Lawrence Revell previously told the Democrat. A school zone speed enforcement camera is set up in front of Raa Middle School. As of right now, there are two active cameras are in the school zones for Ruediger Elementary and Raa Middle School near North MLK Jr. Boulevard and West Tharpe Street, and Desoto Trail Elementary on Kerry Forest Parkway. If the normal speed limit is 30 miles per hour and one is driving 41 miles per hour in that area, “it will cite you,” Revell said. One camera captured a driver going 73 miles per hour through a school zone, and it’s these dangers TPD is hoping to curb with the cameras’ help. “Obviously, 73 miles per hour is a problem,” Mahoney said. How much are the fines? School zone speeders will be slapped with a $100 fine. Mahoney said this fine is typically less than a citation that an officer would give out, especially for speeders going extremely high speeds. Officer-written citations are close to $200, he said. As previously reported, the city commission voted unanimously last June to enter a five-year contract with RedSpeed Florida, LLC, a traffic control company. The ticket money will be split among the city, the vendor, the school district and the state. Once a violator pays the ticket, RedSpeed takes its fees of $21 and then deposits the rest to the city. From there, the remaining $79 is split with the city receiving $39, State of Florida general fund receiving $20, the local school board receiving $12, the local crossing guard program receiving $5 and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Education Fund receiving $3, according to a PowerPoint breakdown previously provided by TPD. All the collected fines will first work to pay off the program, meaning it will cost taxpayers nothing. The program could be lucrative for the city as initial tests at schools around Tallahassee showed thousands of violations in a single day. Last year, the city was able to slightly reduce its proposed property tax rate, because top city officials said projected revenue from the program helped bolster the budget. Where will the cameras be? Cameras will be “very well marked,” TPD said, and positioned at these 25 different school zones: Buck Lake Elementary School DeSoto Trail Elementary School Gilchrist Elementary School Hartsfield Elementary School Hawks Rise Elementary School Lincoln High School/Apalachee Elementary School Oakridge Elementary School Pineview Elementary School Roberts Elementary/Montford Middle School Ruediger Elementary School Sabal Palm Elementary School Springwood Elementary School Swift Creek Middle School The list of schools is subject to change “in accordance with city ordinance,” according to TPD’s website. County will implement same cameras In an April meeting, county commissioners approved their very own ordinance to mimic the city’s initiative. Speeders outside city limits will be hit with the very same $100 fine as in-city violators. The proposed county ordinance looks almost identical to the one at the city allowing for features, similar to red-light cameras, to detect speeding in school zones Raa Middle School students use the crosswalk on their way to school on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The program will also function the same way as the city: If someone is found going over 10 miles per hour, they will be mailed a notice of the violation, alongside a photograph of their license plate, resulting in a $100 fine. The county has yet select a vendor, like RedSpeed Florida, to supply the speed detection system. This story contains previously reported material. Local government watchdog reporter Elena Barrera can be reached at *****@*****.tld. Follow her on X: @elenabarreraaa. 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The divides behind the scenes in the ******** The divides behind the scenes in the ******** Aleem Maqbool Religion editor BBC The ********’s Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with cardinals participating in the conclave to elect the next Pope. But one room in the guesthouse is still sealed with a red ribbon, as it has been since its occupant died there on Easter Monday. That suite will only be reopened when the new pope is chosen. The ribbon remains a tangible reminder of the man whose shoes the cardinals are looking to fill – but Pope Francis’s presence looms large over this conclave in many profound ways. He spent 12 years in the role and appointed around 80% of the cardinals who will select his successor. He also looked to radically shake up the workings of the Catholic Church, moving its centre of gravity away from its hierarchy at the ******** in the direction of the rank-and-file faithful all over the world, and focused on the poor and marginalised. My conversations with cardinals and those assessing the needs of the Church in the days leading to this papal election almost always end up looking at what is required through the prism of what Pope Francis did in the role. While in recent days there appears to have been a growing coalescence around the idea that Francis’s work should be built on, some of his critics remain far from convinced. So might there be enough of them to sway the vote as the Church attempts to reconcile the different outlooks and realities it faces around the globe? A most diverse conclave During the two weeks that followed the Pope’s death, the cardinals met almost daily at the ******** for pre-conclave gatherings known as general congregations. While the conclave in the Sistine Chapel is limited to cardinals who haven’t yet reached the age of 80 (133 will participate in this one), these preliminary meetings are open to all 252 cardinals. Each attendee was given up to five minutes to air their views, though we know that some took longer. It was during such a meeting ahead of the last conclave of 2013, in a speech lasting less than four minutes, that Pope Francis – then known as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina – made an impact, talking of a need to connect with those in the far reaches of the Catholic world. Getty Images The new conclave is the most diverse there has ever been – for the first time countries including South Sudan, Papua New Guinea and Rwanda are represented As Pope, he made a conscious drive to appoint cardinals from such places. It is why this is the most diverse conclave there has ever been. For the first time Cape Verde, Haiti, South Sudan, Tonga, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and Rwanda will be represented. That diversity has already made its mark: the pre-conclave meetings are said to have brought to the ***** just how different the needs of the Church appear to be depending on where in the world they are viewed. In Europe, for example, a primary consideration for some might be finding ways to reinvigorate and make relevant the mission of the Church in the face of shrinking congregations, whereas elsewhere – in African or Asian countries – concerns may revolve around social issues, poverty and conflict resolution. A prospective pope is likely to be one who has at least shown recognition of those very different realities. Spiritual leader, statesman, global influencer The official titles that the new pope will inherit gives a sense of the breadth of the role: Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Sovereign of the State of ******** City among them. While some relate to the deeply spiritual, the last of those titles suggests the need for a statesman too, given that the pope is leader of a country, albeit the world’s smallest. Getty Images Pope Francis appointed about 80% of the cardinals who will select his successor “Unlike your average state, the agenda of the ******** is driven to an extent by where the pope reigning at the time puts their emphasis,” says Chris Trott, British ambassador to the Holy See. “On the face of it a very tiny state, [but it is] one that punches many, many times above its weight. “And Pope Francis had 50 million followers on Twitter, so [it is] a very, very small state and an incredible global influencer.” Pope Francis chose to amplify this part of the role, becoming a powerful global spokesman on behalf of those on the margins, including the poor and victims of war. He also tried to play the role of peacemaker, though not everyone thought he was successful in that regard, in relation to China and Russia in particular. Getty Images US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met at the ******** during Pope Francis’s ******** According to Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the most senior Catholic figure in England and Wales, this expansion of the role is one reason so many even outside the faith are invested in the outcome of the conclave. “There is a sense that the Pope in the person of Pope Francis became a figure who addressed everybody in the world… religious people and even those who do not have a religious affiliation,” he says. “I’m more and more aware that it’s not just Catholics who are interested in this.” Confusion around Pope Francis’s vision For many voting cardinals, it is primarily issues within the Catholic Church that are under the spotlight, which brings about the question of the type of pope they want as a manager, and someone who runs the Church’s administrative body and its ministries. While Pope Francis worked on improving the way the Church deals with the huge issues of ******* abuse and of financial corruption, it is his successor who will have to ensure that reforms are evenly applied across the Catholic world. Even supporters of Pope Francis’s efforts to make changes to the way the Church relates to its rank-and-file believers, and the way he built bridges with those outside the faith, were sometimes left confused about how exactly he envisioned things should work. Getty Images Messages at Pope Francis’ ******** that appeared to resonate with attendees included the dignity of migrants, an end to war and the environment Pope Francis changed the tone on social issues through comments he made, talking openly about subjects ranging from climate change to financial transparency within the ********. But throughout his papacy, some were unclear about what he meant or how it would be applied. One mission he had was to take some of the power and decision-making away from the ******** hierarchy and into the hands of rank-and-file Catholics. Over nearly four years, at great effort, he commissioned what was, in effect, a poll of many of the world’s Catholics to find out what mattered to them. Lay people were invited to participate in the most recent bishop’s conference where the results of the survey were discussed. Getty Images A nun attends prayers in homage to Pope Francis in the ******** City The biggest issues raised related to greater roles for women in the running of the church and welcoming LGBT+ Catholics. But the meeting ended in some confusion, with little in the form of tangible steps forward and little clarity as to how lay people will help steer the future direction of the Church. So, there is a general keenness for greater clarity from the new pope. An ugly divide: supporters and detractors Throughout his pontificate, some vocal traditionalists opposed what they saw as Pope Francis straying from Church teaching and long-standing tradition. In the pre-conclave meetings of cardinals, a number of those over the age of 80 (who because of their age would not be involved in voting) took the opportunity to play their part. Most contributions remained secret, but one that was reported was that of 83-year-old Italian cardinal, Beniamino Stella. He criticised Pope Francis for “imposing his own ideas” by attempting to move Church governance away from the clergy. Getty Images Pope Francis became a powerful global spokesman on behalf of the poor and civilian victims of war And yet during the homily, or religious speech, at Pope Francis’s ********, what appeared to resonate with the public in attendance – judging by the volume of the applause – was talk of the themes Francis chose to champion: the dignity of migrants, an end to war, and the environment. This applause would have been heard loud and clear by the rows of cardinals. In some senses, Pope Francis did have clarity in focusing on the Church being relevant to people in their daily lives and, indeed, their struggles. He was clear about connecting with the world outside the faith too. “There is a sense that in the voice of the pope, there’s a voice of something that is needed,” says Cardinal Nichols. “For some people it’s a moral compass, for some people it’s the sense of being accepted, for some people it’s the insistence that we must look at things from the point of view of the poorest. “That’s a voice that has fallen silent and our task is to find someone who can carry that forward.” Getty Images Some 133 cardinals will take part in the vote From the death of Pope Francis to the moment cardinals checked into the Santa Marta guesthouse and its overflow residences, there appeared to be a trend towards a desire for continuity of what Pope Francis had achieved. Though perhaps that vision of continuity is one that could bring along more of his sceptics, in a way that was pragmatic. The word “unity” has been talked of a lot, after a ******* where the divides between supporters and detractors of the Pope’s vision could sometimes become ugly. But in the end, when they step into the Sistine Chapel, the holiest of voting chambers, for all the pragmatism they may have taken into consideration before they cast their ballot, they will be urged to let God and the Holy Spirit guide them. Top picture credit: Getty Images BBC InDepth is the home on the website and app for the best analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. And we showcase thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. You can send us your feedback on the InDepth section by clicking on the button below. Source link #divides #scenes #******** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

ChatGPT is getting smarter, but its hallucinations are spiraling ChatGPT is getting smarter, but its hallucinations are spiraling OpenAI’s latest AI models, GPT o3 and o4-mini, hallucinate significantly more often than their predecessors The increased complexity of the models may be leading to more confident inaccuracies The high error rates raise concerns about AI reliability in real-world applications Brilliant but untrustworthy people are a staple of fiction (and history). The same correlation may apply to AI as well, based on an investigation by OpenAI and shared by The New York Times. Hallucinations, imaginary facts, and straight-up lies have been part of AI chatbots since they were created. Improvements to the models theoretically should reduce the frequency with which they appear. OpenAI’s latest flagship models, GPT o3 and o4-mini, are meant to mimic human logic. Unlike their predecessors, which mainly focused on fluent text generation, OpenAI built GPT o3 and o4-mini to think things through step-by-step. OpenAI has boasted that o1 could match or exceed the performance of PhD students in chemistry, biology, and math. But OpenAI’s report highlights some harrowing results for anyone who takes ChatGPT responses at face value. OpenAI found that the GPT o3 model incorporated hallucinations in a third of a benchmark test involving public figures. That’s double the error rate of the earlier o1 model from last year. The more compact o4-mini model performed even worse, hallucinating on 48% of similar tasks. You may like When tested on more general knowledge questions for the SimpleQA benchmark, hallucinations mushroomed to 51% of the responses for o3 and 79% for o4-mini. That’s not just a little noise in the system; that’s a full-blown identity crisis. You’d think something marketed as a reasoning system would at least double-check its own logic before fabricating an answer, but it’s simply not the case. One theory making the rounds in the AI research community is that the more reasoning a model tries to do, the more chances it has to go off the rails. Unlike simpler models that stick to high-confidence predictions, reasoning models venture into territory where they must evaluate multiple possible paths, connect disparate facts, and essentially improvise. And improvising around facts is also known as making things up. Fictional functioning Correlation is not causation, and OpenAI told the Times that the increase in hallucinations might not be because reasoning models are inherently worse. Instead, they could simply be more verbose and adventurous in their answers. Because the new models aren’t just repeating predictable facts but speculating about possibilities, the line between theory and fabricated fact can get blurry for the AI. Unfortunately, some of those possibilities happen to be entirely unmoored from reality. Still, more hallucinations are the opposite of what OpenAI or its rivals like Google and Anthropic want from their most advanced models. Calling AI chatbots assistants and copilots implies they’ll be helpful, not hazardous. Lawyers have already gotten in trouble for using ChatGPT and not noticing imaginary court citations; who knows how many such errors have caused problems in less high-stakes circumstances? Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The opportunities for a hallucination to cause a problem for a user are rapidly expanding as AI systems start rolling out in classrooms, offices, hospitals, and government agencies. Sophisticated AI might help draft job applications, resolve billing issues, or analyze spreadsheets, but the paradox is that the more useful AI becomes, the less room there is for error. You can’t claim to save people time and effort if they have to spend just as long double-checking everything you say. Not that these models aren’t impressive. GPT o3 has demonstrated some amazing feats of coding and logic. It can even outperform many humans in some ways. The problem is that the moment it decides that Abraham Lincoln hosted a podcast or that water boils at 80°F, the illusion of reliability shatters. Until those issues are resolved, you should take any response from an AI model with a heaping spoonful of salt. Sometimes, ChatGPT is a bit like that annoying guy in far too many meetings we’ve all attended; brimming with confidence in utter nonsense. You might also like Source link #ChatGPT #smarter #hallucinations #spiraling Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Two-tier’ deal and ‘Labour turmoil’ over winter fuel ‘Two-tier’ deal and ‘Labour turmoil’ over winter fuel Several newspapers lead with stories on a new trade deal worth £5bn between India and the ***. Quoting both Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, the Telegraph’s report describes the agreement as implementing a ‘two-tier’ tax deal – because it exempts Indian migrants from National Insurance payments. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch said she had declined to sign the deal when business secretary, and added: “When Labour negotiates Britain loses.” The government said the reduction in tariffs on *** exports would be a “£4.8bn boost for British businesses”. Tory and Reform frustration at the ***-India trade deal also leads the Times. The deal is the “biggest involving trade since Brexit” and will lead to a 90% fall in taxes on *** exports like ******** and cars, the paper says. The government defended the deal, saying that it was similar to other agreements signed with the US and EU, according to the paper. Conservative Party criticism of the ***-India trade deal also leads the Daily Mail. Under the agreement, the paper reports, it will become easier and cheaper to hire Indian workers because they will be exempt from paying National Insurance. Tories accused the prime minister of “undercutting British workers”, according to the report. The i newspaper also leads with a full front page on the backlash to the ***-India trade deal. It cites Conservative and Reform accusations that the deal will implement a “two-tier” tax system. The government says there will be “no major changes to immigration system” under the deal, according to the report. The Daily Express leads with a report on “Labour turmoil”, after Keir Starmer ruled out a U-turn on cutting winter fuel payments for OAPs. It comes despite Health Secretary Wes Streeting admitting that the cuts were an issue for the party at local elections last week. Starmer’s refusal to scrap cuts to winter fuel payments is like “rolling out the red carpet to Reform”, according to Labour MPs quotes on the front page of the Daily Mirror. Newly-elected ********* Prime Minister Mark Carney telling US President Donald Trump that Canada is “not for *****” at the White House features in the top half of the Financial Times front page. The paper also reports that the US and *** are close to reaching a deal to lower levies for *** exports of steel and cars to the US. Citing senior *** officials, the report says that talks are progressing “at speed” – but that disagreements remained over pharmaceutical exports. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s comments that Gaza “will be entirely destroyed” fronts The Guardian. It comes following Israel’s approval on Tuesday of a plan for the “conquest of the Gaza Strip”. The report also cites the ***’s Middle East minister Hamish Falconer’s “strong opposition” to Israel’s plan. Photos from the Met Gala feature in the Metro newspaper. But the paper leads with a personal story about the girlfriend of a motorcycle racer who died in a “horrifying” ****** this week. Hannah James also lost a partner in a ****** nine years ago. An exclusive interview with Ryan Reynolds – actor and Wrexham Football Club co-owner – leads the Daily Star. Reynolds, the paper reports, is “so in love with footie that he has become an addict”. The Sun previews an investigation due to be broadcast on Channel 4. The report says new “bombshell” evidence related to Madeleine McCann has been found at the home of a suspect, Christian Brueckner. Source link #Twotier #deal #Labour #turmoil #winter #fuel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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