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Adidas' fourth-quarter sales top expectations as final Yeezy stock sold off – CNBC Adidas' fourth-quarter sales top expectations as final Yeezy stock sold off – CNBC Adidas’ fourth-quarter sales top expectations as final Yeezy stock sold off CNBCAdidas Sees Higher Profits This Year on Retro Sneakers ***** BloombergAdidas hits a hurdle as growth forecast weakens Financial Timesadidas reports strong results for 2024 and expects top- and bottom-line momentum to continue in 2025 Adidas Group Source link #Adidas039 #fourthquarter #sales #top #expectations #final #Yeezy #stock #sold #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Split Fiction review – Eurogamer Split Fiction review – Eurogamer Push Square: “Split Fiction is Hazelight Studios’ best game yet, and stands out as one of the most accomplished and fun co-op titles on PS5 to date. Its peerless variety means there’s never a dull moment, and all of its different mechanics are consistently well-executed. There are one or two minor complaints you can throw at this, but they all fade into the background when the game is constantly showing you new ideas and almost never pausing for breath. This is proof, if more was needed, that Josef Fares and his team has found a really special formula, one that allows them to explore an incredible range of gameplay that’s only enhanced by its singular co-op vision.” Source link #Split #Fiction #review #Eurogamer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ubisoft Rebooting Far Cry-Based Extraction Shooter Raises Serious Red Flags About Its Release Ubisoft Rebooting Far Cry-Based Extraction Shooter Raises Serious Red Flags About Its Release Ubisoft seems to have shifted its focus from a Far Cry-based extraction shooter, codenamed Maverick, to the upcoming sequel Far Cry 7. Maverick was under development since 2023. Far Cry 6 was not as innovative as players hoped. Image Credit: Ubisoft Maverick was earlier intended to be a part of Far Cry 7’s multiplayer mode, but since things were going so well with it during production, the developer decided to turn it into a stand-alone game; however, it is now being rebooted again. The future for Far Cry-based extraction shooter looks uncertain Every game after Far Cry 4 was a swing and a miss. Image Credit: Ubisoft Project Maverick might not be able to see the light of day since the production on the game has halted and the team that was working on it has been directed to focus on Far Cry 7’s prototype instead. The reason for production being halted is still unknown and raises serious doubts about its anticipated release in the future. There is no guarantee that work on Maverick might get resumed anytime soon since the developer is now more concerned about releasing Far Cry 7 by 2026. Maverick was set in Alaska, where players would need to survive under harsh conditions, facing dangerous animals, AI soldiers, and other players. Ubisoft has not been at its best for a while, and the decision to streamline its project might be a strategic one. Its latest online multiplayer, XDefiant, failed to generate enough number of players required for it to stay alive, which incurred a heavy loss to the studio. It will need to be extra cautious going forward with the upcoming games. Some of Ubisoft’s recently released games have failed to satisfy players. They feel that the games are now only a reflection of the glory of their former selves. Very little innovation is happening here, and Ubisoft needs to do something about it as soon as possible. The next Far Cry will be taking a different approach at storytelling and game design The upcoming Far Cry 7 will look to offer an innovative gameplay. Image Credit: Ubisoft Far Cry games have become too repetitive and boring in the recent past, and Ubisoft needs to tackle the upcoming game differently. According to some reports, it is being speculated that Far Cry 7 has innovated the traditional formula and has made some changes in the gameplay mechanics, including movement and world building. Far Cry 7 needs to be a lot different from the predecessors, both of which failed to live up to the glory of the Far Cry 3. Most of the sequels were only trying to imitate the things that worked for Far Cry 3, but it started falling apart after Far Cry 5. Now Ubisoft has a chance to give a redefined look to the upcoming Far Cry 7. Amidst such pressure, it is highly unlikely that work on Maverick will begin anytime soon. Do you think Far Cry 7 will be different than other games from the franchise? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Ubisoft #Rebooting #CryBased #Extraction #Shooter #Raises #Red #Flags #Release Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot for Windows App Update With New UI to Windows Insiders Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot for Windows App Update With New UI to Windows Insiders Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new update for the Copilot for Windows app. Testers registered with the Windows Insider Program can download the update via the Microsoft Store, through which they can access the changes. It includes a new user interface (UI) which introduces a side panel featuring all the conversations with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Additionally, Microsoft has also rolled out a native Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) app. This development builds upon the rollout of the native Copilot app for Windows in December 2024 which replaced the previously available progressive web app (PWA) experience. Copilot for Windows App Update Microsoft published all of the changes included in its latest Copilot for Windows app update in a blog post. The company says the update brings the app version to 1.25023.101.0 or higher. The side panel, which has been introduced with the update, features an option to start a new conversation with the AI chatbot. Alternatively, users can also see their prior conversations and resume them quickly. As per the Redmond-based technology giant, Windows users can ask questions to the AI chatbot. The company gives an example, “How do I set up a Bluetooth headset on this device?”, and Copilot will tailor its response to the current version of Windows. Although the app is present in the start menu and has an optional desktop shortcut, it can be quickly accessed by pressing the Alt + Space hotkey on Windows 10 and 11 PCs. This shortcut uses the RegisterHotKey function, as per Microsoft. Meanwhile, users with a Copilot+ PC can directly use the Copilot key to bring up the AI chatbot. The company previously emphasised that it will explore further options related to the keyboard shortcuts for the app in the future. Microsoft says the update is available for download via the Microsoft Store. It is rolling out gradually, meaning all Windows Insiders may not see it on their devices right away. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Source link #Microsoft #Rolls #Copilot #Windows #App #Update #Windows #Insiders Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Automakers tap COVID playbook to cope with Trump tariffs – Axios Automakers tap COVID playbook to cope with Trump tariffs – Axios Automakers tap COVID playbook to cope with Trump tariffs AxiosHow Trump’s tariffs will crush American carmakers The EconomistThe Problem With Car Tariffs: What’s an Import? The New York TimesStellantis, VW Bear Brunt of €5.88 Billion Trump Tariff Risk BloombergUAW praises Trump’s tariffs “to end the free trade disaster” Axios Source link #Automakers #tap #COVID #playbook #cope #Trump #tariffs #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions used 3 identities, CBSA reveals Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions used 3 identities, CBSA reveals On paper, Ameen Cohen is a 37-year-old banking professional with a business degree and a condo in Thornhill, Ont. But that is only his latest identity. At a deportation hearing in Toronto, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) revealed the Iranian citizen has used no less than three names throughout his life. He arrived in Canada as Amin Yousefijam and prior to that he was Amin Riki. It also emerged that he was a Tehran police lieutenant during his compulsory military service. CBSA officials said he legally changed his name to Cohen in Ontario in 2022 — without divulging that he had been convicted in the U.S. of helping Iran evade sanctions. The new details about his evolving identity emerged last week at an Immigration and Refugee Board hearing that will decide whether he should be sent back to Iran. ********* immigration enforcement officials want to deport him on the grounds his role in an Iranian sanctions dodging scheme makes him a national security threat. By illegally shipping sensitive equipment to Iran, he undermined Canada’s efforts to contain the dangers posed by the Islamic republic, the CBSA argued. The Toronto resident contributed to “an increased security threat towards Canada in regards to terrorism and attack by nuclear weapons,” according to a CBSA report. His actions “directly compromised” the ********* government’s foreign policy on Iran’s authoritarian regime, which heads an “axis of resistance” that includes ******, Hezbollah and Yemens’ Houthis. The case comes as the federal government is under pressure to prevent members and supporters of the repressive Iranian regime from using Canada as a safe haven. Amin Yousefijam outside IRB office in Etobicoke, Ont., Feb. 26, 2025. Global News At the hearing, he testified he was born Amin Riki but legally changed his name to Amin Yousefijam in Iran before arriving in Canada in 2016. When the CBSA asked if he did so to hide from the past, he responded: “That’s your opinion.” He said he simply didn’t like the way the name Riki sounded and Yousefijam was “the name that resonated with me the most.” As Yousefijam, he was arrested in Toronto in January 2021 on U.S. charges alleging he shipped sensitive goods to Iran in violation of sanctions. He was detained in Canada for 10 months before he was transported to Michigan, where he spent more than a month in custody, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served. Asked by the CBSA if he was aware that pleading guilty meant admitting to his role in the conspiracy, he said he only entered a guilty plea because it was the fastest way to resolve the matter. “It was not an admission of guilt,” he insisted. Following his conviction in November 2021, Yousefijam was returned to Ontario, where he almost immediately applied to change his name to Ameen Cohen. On his Ontario name change form, he ticked the “no” box in response to questions asking if he had a criminal record in Canada or elsewhere, the CBSA said. Yousefijam testified that he had phoned an Ontario government information line and was told he only had to disclose convictions in Canada. He said he checked again recently and got the same response. Following his testimony, however, Global News also phoned the Ontario government but was told convictions had to be disclosed no matter where they occurred. “Disclosure of criminal convictions in both ********* and other jurisdictions is required,” Joey Wu, a Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery spokesperson, confirmed. The name change form warns applicants that, “It is a serious crime under the Criminal Code of Canada to make a false statement.” Yousefijam denied he was trying to conceal his past and claimed he only changed his name because his surname was too long and caused him prejudice. He said he chose the name Cohen because it had both English and Persian roots. “That was a personal decision that I made,” he said. “I picked a name that resonated with me the most.” His brother Arash Yousefijam was also convicted in the sanctions conspiracy and changed his name to Aurash Cohen. He told Global News he did so because “we want to start a new life.” Under the name Aurash Cohen, he became an Ontario dentist but was stripped of his licence last fall on the grounds he was required to disclose his criminal history “in any jurisdiction” with the province’s dental registry. The Ontario government has said it was looking into its name change system as a result of the brothers. “The ability to change one’s name should not be a loophole for evading justice,” the spokesperson for the minister responsible for the name change registry said. “Allowing serious criminal offenders to conceal their identities not only undermines the integrity of our justice system but also poses a significant risk to our communities.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei listens to the national anthem as air force officers salute, Tehran, Iran, Feb. 7, 2025. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP). VS The CBSA presented its case against Yousefijam during two days of hearings before a Refugee Board member who will decide whether to issue a deportation order. Responding to questions posed by two CBSA officials, Yousefijam said he got involved in the sanctions scheme at the request of his brother Arash, an Iran-born naturalized ********* he described as the leader of the conspiracy. He said his brother was recently married and busy at the time, and asked Yousefijam to take on the logistical side of the operation. “He asked me to find a good price, basically, shipper,” he said. He was close to his brother and considered it “a family obligation to help him out,” he said. But he later said he didn’t know where his brother now lived, and they spoke only through video chats. Yousefijam denied knowing any operational details and said his role was limited to sending emails, first while living in Iran and later in Canada, after he arrived on a permanent resident visa. The materials were shipped initially to the United Arab Emirates and then repackaged for transport to Iran — a tactic CBSA officials said was commonly used to evade sanctions. While he has an MBA, Yousefijam said he was not familiar with international sanctions and money laundering regulations until he began a banking job in 2018. The IRB’s was expected to rule on his deportation this summer. Image of Mahsa Amini on flag at rally against Iranian regime, in Washington, D.C. Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana). Canada launched a crackdown on Iran in 2022 in response to the regime’s suppression of protests that erupted over the arrest and killing of Mahsa Amini, who was targeted for showing her hair in public. To pressure Tehran, the government banned senior Iranian officials and members of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps from the country while vowing to deport those already here. Since then, the CBSA has identified 18 alleged senior Iranian officials living in Canada. The IRB has issued deportation orders against two of them so far, Seyed Salman Samani and Majid Iranmanesh. But the IRB has declined to expel two others, and the CBSA has withdrawn its case against another, Elham Zandi, an official said Monday. Neither the IRB nor the CBSA would explain why. In her Jan. 28 report on foreign interference, Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue wrote that community members had told her Iranian officials “live openly and freely in Canada.” The Iranian regime “wants to exert influence in Canada because there is a large and well-educated Iranian diaspora,” a witness, whose name was not released, told the inquiry. *****@*****.tld Source link #Toronto #man #helped #Iran #evade #sanctions #identities #CBSA #reveals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Narrogin’s Noongar community calls for respect over alleged ******** dumping at Kooraminning Reserve Narrogin’s Noongar community calls for respect over alleged ******** dumping at Kooraminning Reserve Members of Narrogin’s Noongar community have called for action over concerns of disrespectful behaviour on the Kooraminning Reserve, including claims of ******** dumping. Source link #Narrogins #Noongar #community #calls #respect #alleged #******** #dumping #Kooraminning #Reserve Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Veilguard up for Failure The Veilguard up for Failure The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the most awaited games of the last decade. Bethesda Game Studios and Todd Howard made history back in 2011 with the release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, which is now considered one of the best games ever made. And now, Bethesda has the chance to build upon its legendary RPG formula and learn from past mistakes. Times have changed, and we need better NPCs. | Image Credit: BioWare Not just the studio’s own mistakes though. Today we’re looking at the problem of bland NPCs in games. This is a problem we saw most recently with BioWare’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which had lackluster NPCs with bland writing that was just unexpected. Given how crucial NPCs have become to modern storytelling, we need Elder Scrolls 6 to go all out on NPCs. Todd Howard and Bethesda need to upgrade the NPCs in the Elder Scrolls 6 Show us a world that’s alive please. | Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios One of the biggest complaints about Dragon Age: The Veilguard was that its NPCs felt lifeless, robotic, and uninspired. It was part of the many problems we found alongside its overly safe and sterile writing. The character dialogue ended up sounding more like workplace meetings than organic conversations. That’s what Bethesda and Todd Howard need to look out for in The Elder Scrolls 6. Comment byu/Alternative_Fan2458 from discussion inpcgaming This isn’t exclusive to The Veilguard though, it’s one of the weak parts of even The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, a game known as one of the best ever made. NPCs in Skyrim were often rigid, had predictable schedules, had limited interactions, and repeated the same generic dialogue lines. But we know that Skyrim had so many good things going for it that these issues were barely noticeable. The thing is, with how long we’ve waited for the Elder Scrolls 6, expectations are very high. And it’s not entirely unreasonable because we’ve seen games that have done these things well. Games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 have very good NPC interactions. And because gamers have experienced these games, we now expect NPCs that react dynamically to our actions. Comment byu/Special_Menu_4257 from discussion inTESVI Comment byu/Special_Menu_4257 from discussion inTESVI One of Skyrim’s biggest immersion-breaking issues was that nothing significant happened unless we changed it ourselves. There was no progression to social events, guilds didn’t really do anything, and major events only progressed when the player intervened. This made the world feel artificial rather than a living, breathing fantastical world, and we need Elder Scrolls 6 to do that. There’s a lot of good games out there to take inspiration from Skyrim is one of the most popular RPGs and is still played today. | Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios AI technology has come a long way since Skyrim came out. And despite The Veilguard‘s failure to fully implement this developed technology, there’s still hope for Bethesda. We really do hope that TES6 grasps the opportunity to revolutionize NPC interactions. You know what would’ve been really cool? The Nemesis system from Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, but that’s unfortunately locked behind a patent. Another crucial element Bethesda needs to focus on is environmental storytelling. One of the reasons The Veilguard felt so dull was that its world didn’t change in response to the characters who inhabited it. Todd Howard and his team have a chance to make Elder Scrolls 6 the most immersive game in the series. That won’t happen if they repeat the mistakes of Skyrim or The Veilguard. We know very little to no details about the game and when it’s coming out, so let’s just hope Bethesda is locked in. Source link #Veilguard #Failure Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AI slop is taking over the internet and I’ve had enough of it AI slop is taking over the internet and I’ve had enough of it Every time I open Facebook – which admittedly isn’t often these days – I’m met with a dreamy, fairytale-like image from accounts called things like “Nature is amazing”. A very elaborate castle nestled in Scottish woodlands or ruins of temples submerged in crystal-clear water. For a split second, I wonder – wait, is that real? Then, on closer inspection I realize, of course, it’s AI slop. The comments are always a mess. Some people confidently declare, “It’s AI!”, while others insist, “No, it’s real.” The strangest responses, though, are the ones that acknowledge it’s fake but don’t seem to care: “It’s AI, but it’s still beautiful. I hope to visit one day.” I can’t even begin to unpack the impressive mental gymnastics needed to justify why fake is fine going on there. So instead, let’s talk about AI slop – what it is, why it exists, and whether we should be worried about it. What is AI slop – and why does it exist? AI slop is a term used to describe AI-generated content that’s pointless, lazy, misleading, or just really, really bad – think of it as the spam of the AI age. It’s showing up everywhere as AI tools become more accessible. Anyone can generate AI slop, but it tends to show up where it serves a specific purpose. Sometimes, it’s designed to mislead, whether through fake viral images, AI-written clickbait, or content that pretends to be real. Other times, it’s used to drive traffic, with social media accounts and forums churning out AI-generated posts purely for engagement. Then there’s the SEO game – entire websites built from low-effort AI content, designed not to inform but to manipulate search rankings. And sometimes, AI slop exists for no real reason at all – simply because people can make it, they do. Why is AI slop so bad? Often, it comes down to rushed, shaky foundations and little to no human oversight. AI tools are only as good as the instructions they’re given. If someone doesn’t know how to craft a solid prompt – or simply rushes through it – the result is often generic, inaccurate, bizarre, or all three at once. The problem escalates when AI is automated at scale, with companies mass-producing content with zero quality control Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. And the issue doesn’t stop there. AI models are increasingly being trained on AI-generated data, creating a feedback loop of bad content. If an AI system is fed mislabelled, low-quality, or biased data, its outputs will reflect that. Over time, it gets worse – AI slop creating more AI slop. What’s more, we need to remember that most large language models (LLMs) aren’t designed to be truth machines – they’re built to mimic human speech patterns. And that’s where the real problem begins. But the thing is, AI-generated content wouldn’t spread so easily if platforms actually wanted to stop it. However, instead of cracking down, some of the worst offenders seem to be embracing it. A simple solution could be to penalize AI-generated spam by limiting its reach on a platform like Facebook. But that’s not happening – at least, not yet. In many cases, platforms benefit from the engagement AI slop brings. According to Fortune, Mark Zuckerberg said: “I think we’re going to add a whole new category of content which is AI generated or AI summarized content, or existing content pulled together by AI in some way.” No talk of better moderation. Just an open invitation for more of it. (Image credit: ChatGPT) Should we be worried about the rise of AI slop? It’s not always easy to tell AI-generated content from the real thing. Sometimes, it’s obvious – a hand with nine fingers or writing so bizarre it’s laugh-out-loud funny. But as AI becomes more sophisticated, the differences are getting harder to spot, and that’s a problem for all sorts of reasons. AI hallucinates, generating information that sounds convincing but isn’t real. And when something sounds realistic, it’s harder to separate fact from fiction. This is especially true in certain contexts. If an AI-generated image appears in an offensive tweet, people tend to scrutinize it. But when that same AI image is posted on a Facebook page about dreamy travel destinations, it’s far more likely to be taken at face value. The same goes for AI-generated news or content that looks authoritative – if something appears credible, we’re less likely to question it. And if we lose the ability to tell what’s real and what’s fake, we’ve got a serious problem. We’re already seeing the effects of online mis- and disinformation playing out in real time. AI slop doesn’t just mislead – it erodes trust in information itself. And once that trust is gone, how does it change the way we interact with the internet? At its worst, it could lead to total distrust in everything. The rise of AI-generated journalism and an increasing reliance on inaccurate sources only adds to the problem. Even if we could perfectly separate AI slop from human-created content, the sheer volume of junk clogging up the internet – flooding search results, drowning out quality information – is a disaster in itself. Then there’s the environmental cost. AI-generated content requires huge computing power, consuming energy at an alarming rate. When AI is used for genuinely useful tasks, that trade-off might make sense. But are we really willing to burn through resources just to churn out endless low-quality junk? And finally, there’s the AI training loop. Think about it: AI learns from internet data. But if the internet is increasingly flooded with AI-generated junk, then future AI models will be trained on slop, producing even sloppier results. We’re already knee-deep in the slop – and it’s rising. (Image credit: ChatGPT) How to spot AI slop AI-generated junk isn’t new – fake and misleading content has always existed – but as AI improves, spotting it is becoming harder. Luckily, there are telltale signs. One of the biggest giveaways is visual… oddness. AI-generated images and videos often have an uncanny, slightly off quality, with strange blending, distorted hands, or backgrounds that don’t quite make sense. These imperfections might not always be obvious at first glance, but they tend to reveal themselves the longer you look. With AI-written text, the red flags are different. The language often feels vague, overly generic, or packed with buzzwords, lacking the depth or nuance you’d expect from human writing. Sometimes, there are weird logic jumps – sentences that sound fine individually but don’t quite connect when you read them together. Repetition is another clue, as AI models tend to rephrase the same idea in slightly different ways rather than offering fresh insight. Another key step is checking the source. Does the content come from a trusted news outlet or a reputable creator, or is it from a random viral account with no clear authorship? If something seems off, looking for additional sources or cross-referencing with credible websites can help confirm whether it’s real. And if you use AI yourself, responsibility matters. Writing thoughtful prompts, fact-checking results, and using AI as a tool to refine rather than replace human creativity can help prevent the spread of low-quality, misleading content. Double-checking information, being wary of AI hallucinations, and critically assessing what you put into the world are essential steps. Because at the end of the day, no one wants to be a slop farmer. Rewind the clock Some people will always use new tech in ways that ***** – and AI slop is proof. We can’t rewind the clock and undo how easy AI tools are to access (though some would argue we should). Instead, rather than feeling powerless, we need to get better at identifying slop – and, hopefully, build better tools to counteract it. Unfortunately, social media companies don’t seem interested in helping. But companies like Google and OpenAI at least say they’re working on ways to better detect AI spam and produce safer, more useful responses. Which sounds good, but unless things change soon, we’ll be wading through AI slop forever. You might also like Source link #slop #internet #Ive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Severe weather risk for Tampa Bay area Wednesday as cold front arrives. Here’s the timeline Severe weather risk for Tampa Bay area Wednesday as cold front arrives. Here’s the timeline Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways The Brief A cold front is set to arrive on Wednesday, bringing a line of rain and storms to the Tampa Bay area. Most of the region is under a marginal risk of severe weather on Wednesday, with the worst conditions expected during midday hours. Temperatures will drop behind the storms, getting as low as the 40s on Friday morning. TAMPA, Fla. – Winter is not over yet in Florida, as a cold front is set to move in on Wednesday, with a line of rain and storms bringing a risk of severe weather. Tuesday forecast FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Tuesday will be breezy and warm with a high of about 80 degrees and a slight chance of a quick inland shower. What to expect Wednesday Timeline The big changes will happen on Wednesday, according to Osterberg, as rain and storms move in during the midday hours. Rain and storms could be strong on Wednesday, but meteorologists say they will move through quickly. “Around lunchtime and early afternoon: a very thin line of rain, but a potent line of rain – a couple of heavy downpours, some gusty winds and the potential for some hail,” Osterberg said. Most of the Tampa Bay area is under a marginal risk of severe weather on Wednesday. Most of the region is under a marginal risk of severe weather on Wednesday, but Osterberg says the storms won’t last long. Sunshine is expected to return by late Wednesday afternoon. Colder air moving in Winds will shift to the north behind the storms, according to Osterberg, dragging colder air back to the Bay Area. By Thursday, the afternoon high will likely only reach the mid-60s in Tampa. The coldest temperatures during this stretch are expected on Friday morning, as much of the region should wake up in the 40s. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube ‘Roller coaster’ temperatures From there, Osterberg says temps will warm up again, reaching the low-to-mid 70s on Friday afternoon and climbing back up to about 80 degrees on Saturday. Our next chance of rain arrives on Sunday, with another front bringing the high down to the mid-70s in Tampa. Temperatures and rain chances will fluctuate over the next several days, meteorologists say. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Source link #Severe #weather #risk #Tampa #Bay #area #Wednesday #cold #front #arrives #Heres #timeline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Slotkin Warns Trump ‘Will Make You Pay’ in Democrats’ Response to Speech – The New York Times Slotkin Warns Trump ‘Will Make You Pay’ in Democrats’ Response to Speech – The New York Times Slotkin Warns Trump ‘Will Make You Pay’ in Democrats’ Response to Speech The New York TimesSlotkin looks to ‘level with’ American people as Democrats try to counter Trump address CNN’Would have lost us the Cold War’: Slotkin blasts Trump’s foreign policy in response to Congress address Fox News Source link #Slotkin #Warns #Trump #Pay #Democrats #Response #Speech #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pilbara CoRE Academy launched at Tom Price Senior High School to forge pathways into resources sector Pilbara CoRE Academy launched at Tom Price Senior High School to forge pathways into resources sector A new education initiative in Tom Price is set to bridge the gap between classroom learning and careers in the resources sector, giving students real-world STEM experiences and direct industry connections Source link #Pilbara #CoRE #Academy #launched #Tom #Price #Senior #High #School #forge #pathways #resources #sector Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Guest describes experience at San Diego hotel after deadly shooting Guest describes experience at San Diego hotel after deadly shooting (FOX5/KUSI) — San Diego Police investigators have been on the scene of a deadly shooting in the Hotel Circle area of Mission Valley on Monday evening. Police said the suspect shot two people, with one person dying in a hallway at the hotel and the other found shot outside the lobby. A FOX5/KUSI team watched as police gave a man commands to walk backward with his hands up before being arrested. Tactical vehicles and a SWAT team were on site. A guest staying at the hotel said they could not get their belongings out of the hotel or stay at the hotel on Monday night, and said the hotel put them up in a nearby hotel. Duvone Mitchell said he returned to the hotel around 11 p.m. Monday night and found his hotel room behind the crime scene tape. “We came back around 11 o’clock and they told us we had to stay right here on the street and we waited out, and then they told us for our safety to leave the hotel and go somewhere else and they accommodated us, but it was just cops all over the place,” Mitchell said. “We couldn’t get nothing out last night.” Mitchell said Tuesday is his birthday and he had planned to drive to Los Angeles to spend the day there before flying home to Boston on Wednesday, but he wasn’t able to get back to his hotel room until Tuesday morning. “If I wasn’t already in bed I would have at least come downstairs to see what all the commotion was about, but you know its probably a good thing I didn’t because when you got gunshots, bullets don’t have eyes,” Nathan Wilson said, adding that he heard the helicopter and sirens as he was in bed, right next to the hotel. “I don’t care where we go, where we work because something like this can spring up anytime. ” Police have not confirmed what led up to the shooting, the identities of the victims or suspect, or the relationship. Our Fox 5/KUSI crews saw one person wearing what appeared to be disposable hospital scrubs, with a wrap around their arm and carrying their belongings in a bag get dropped off by a taxi at the Handlery Hotel Tuesday afternoon, and then talking with investigators on the scene. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News. Source link #Guest #describes #experience #San #Diego #hotel #deadly #shooting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump celebrates shockwave of first weeks in uncompromising speech before Congress – Le Monde Trump celebrates shockwave of first weeks in uncompromising speech before Congress – Le Monde Trump celebrates shockwave of first weeks in uncompromising speech before Congress Le Monde Trump’s big night deepens America’s bitter internal schisms CNNTrump Says ‘America Is Back’ and Taunts Rivals in Speech to Congress The New York Times Source link #Trump #celebrates #shockwave #weeks #uncompromising #speech #Congress #Monde Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to Trump’s speech? Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to Trump’s speech? Watch: ‘Country is going through something’ – Elissa Slotkin delivers rebuttal to Trump’s speech Elissa Slotkin, a Senate Democrat, gave her party’s response to Trump’s congressional address, taking the new Trump administration to task for bringing with it chaos and recklessness. Early in her remarks, she attacked the White House on the economy and warned that if Trump is “not careful, he could walk us right into a recession”. Ms Slotkin also took a shot at the Department of Government Efficiency, the cost-cutting project led by Elon Musk, saying change is needed “but doesn’t need to be chaotic or make us less safe”. Speaking from Michigan before a backdrop of American flags, Slotkin was much more concise and much less animated than the president, who regaled Republicans on the House floor for an hour and 40 minutes. She made a quick reference to Democrats’ stinging election defeat in November, but then quickly pivoted to Trump. “Americans made it clear that prices are too high and that government needs to be more responsive to their needs. America wants change,” she said. “But there is a responsible way to make change, and a reckless way. And, we can make that change without forgetting who we are as a country, and as a democracy.” Throughout the election, voters frequently said the economy was their number one concern, and Democrats’ defeat was blamed on not addressing it sufficiently. Weeks into Trump’s presidency, economic concerns remain high, as prices of a number of goods have not dropped, and prices on some items, like eggs, have risen. “Grocery and home prices are going up, not down – and he hasn’t laid out a credible plan to deal with either,” she said. Ms Slotkin also talked about immigration, another topic where Democrats poll worse than Republicans, highlighting a lack of empathy by the Trump administration toward undocumented immigrants. “The border without actually fixing our broken immigration system is dealing with the symptom not the disease. America is a nation of immigrants,” she said. She cited the public berating of Ukraine President Vlodomyr Zelensky on Friday during a meeting withTrump and Vice-President JD Vance, too. “That scene in the Oval Office wasn’t just a bad episode of reality TV. It summed up Trump’s whole approach to the world,” she said. “He believes in cozying up to dictators like Vladimir Putin and kicking our friends, like Canada, in the teeth.” For many, Tuesday night was their first time meeting Ms Slotkin, who won the US Senate seat in the swing state of Michigan last year. A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst, Slotkin became the youngest Democratic woman elected to the Senate at 48 when she won her seat in a state that former Vice-President Kamala Harris lost last November. Slotkin gave her speech after Trump’s, which is not a traditional State of the Union address but was expected to serve the same purpose. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called Slotkin a “rising star” in the party last week as he announced her as the pick to provide the Democratic Party’s rebuttal. He said she was “great on both economic and national security” topics. Slotkin is new to the US Senate, but she served in Congress as a member of Michigan’s delegation to the House of Representatives. She was first elected in Democrats’ 2018 wave of success, flipping a Republican seat. Prior to her political career, she held a variety of government jobs. She held national security positions in Presidents George W Bush and Barack Obama’s administrations. She served in Bush’s National Security Council, and, under Obama, she served as acting assistant secretary of defence for international security affairs and in the State Department. The CIA recruited Slotkin, who is fluent in Arabic and Swahili, shortly after she earned a graduate degree in international affairs at Columbia University in New York City. She served three tours in Iraq as a CIA analyst. The moderate Democrat focused her 2024 Senate campaign on lowering costs for Americans, a move that helped propel her to a narrow victory over former Congressman Mike Rogers, even as Trump won the state. Slotkin is a member of the committees on Armed Forces; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; and Veterans Affairs. Source link #Elissa #Slotkin #Democrat #responded #Trumps #speech Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

ACRRM urges Federal Government to back rural generalists in budget ACRRM urges Federal Government to back rural generalists in budget Australia’s leading body for rural generalists is calling for targeted investment to build a sustainable healthcare workforce for remote communities as part of its 2025-26 Federal Budget submission. Source link #ACRRM #urges #Federal #Government #rural #generalists #budget Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A fifth of city dwellers feel out of touch with nature A fifth of city dwellers feel out of touch with nature A fifth of city dwellers feel out of touch with nature – and can’t remember the last time they saw a farm animal. A study of 500 adults who live in rural areas and 500 who reside in cities discovered the differences between their relationship with the outdoors. It emerged 19 per cent of urbanites feel disconnected with the natural world – increasing to 22 per cent for Londoners – compared to just nine per cent of those living in the countryside. Nearly half of urbanites said they only venture outside to walk to a shop (47 per cent) and just 22 per cent for sports. But those in the countryside do so for gardening (47 per cent) and to sit and enjoy the views (35 per cent). The study, commissioned by Nestlé *** & Ireland, also found for half of rural residents the nearest outdoor space to their home is within half a mile, with woodlands (58 per cent) and rivers (42 per cent) also in walking distance. Source link #city #dwellers #feel #touch #nature Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Key highlights from President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress – The Indian Express Key highlights from President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress – The Indian Express Key highlights from President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress The Indian ExpressTrump’s big night deepens America’s bitter internal schisms CNN5 takeaways from Trump’s record-setting speech to Congress Yahoo Source link #Key #highlights #President #Donald #Trumps #joint #address #Congress #Indian #Express Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m using fake celebrity ads | Scams Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m using fake celebrity ads | Scams An organised network operating from the former Soviet state of Georgia has scammed thousands of savers from the ***, Europe and Canada out of $35m (£27m) after they fell for fake celebrity adverts on Facebook and Google that the government promised to outlaw three years ago. Deepfake videos and fictional news reports featuring the money expert Martin Lewis, the radio DJ Zoe Ball and the adventurer Ben Fogle were used to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency and other investment schemes. The scammers are understood to have still been contacting victims in recent weeks. *** citizens were the hardest hit, accounting for a third – about £9m – of the money taken. The fraud was exposed by a huge leak of scam call centre data to the Swedish public broadcaster SVT, which then shared the files with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), the Guardian and other international reporting partners. The *** government has introduced a new set of laws aimed at protecting children and adults online. However, while the online safety act has been passed into law and scam posts could soon prompt fines, the sections relating to fraudulent advertising by organisations are not expected to become active until next year. Cases of authorised push payment (APP) fraud – when a victim is tricked into sending money directly from their account – rose by 12% to more than 230,000 in 2023, according to the most recent figures from the trade body *** Finance, although the total money lost dipped. The victims fell for fake celebrity adverts on Facebook and Google. Photograph: Denis Charlet/AFP/Getty Images The leak, which contains over 1m recordings – including long exchanges with victims scammed out of significant amounts of money – allows rare insight into exactly how scammers created havoc in the lives of their victims. And it raises fresh questions about how successful governments, banks and technology companies have been in combating these frauds. Operating from three office blocks in Tbilisi and referring to themselves as the skameri, Georgian for scammers, a group of about 85 well-paid call centre agents has persuaded pensioners, employees and small business owners to transfers millions out of their savings accounts. Since May 2022, the data suggests this industrial scale boiler room fraud duped around 6,000 people across the globe out of $35m (£27m). A separate dataset contained in the leak indicates that close to half – 45% – of attempted calls placed by the scammers were made to *** numbers. Of about 2,000 victims who were persuaded to part with the largest sums, 652 were based in the ***. The fake adverts, which often reference the billionaire Elon Musk, appear to have been placed by affiliate marketers, who communicated anonymously with the scammers and earned fees by gathering the contact details of potential victims. In one call, the victim – a former NHS doctor in her 70s who was living in sheltered housing in London and spent more than 55 hours on the phone to the scammers – pleaded with the call centre: “I’ve used up every penny of my savings, I have nothing. And I can’t survive like that. My brother is already asking me for the money I have borrowed from him back.” The records suggest this victim lost about £50,000. She is thought to have died shortly after her final contact with the call centre last summer. Graphic The most-called *** victim, a retired London Stock Exchange employee, spent more than 135 hours on the phone and was persuaded to part with more than £162,000 in savings. The identities of thousands of people targeted in the ***, Europe and Canada are revealed in the data cache, along with details of the riches awarded to call centre operatives, who spent money on Rolex watches, Range Rovers, Cartier jewellery and lavish staff parties. Scammers can be heard in the leaked calls putting pressure on victims to open accounts with firms including Revolut and Chase, and the data shows the extent to which the new generation of online banks and payment services were used to process these payments. skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Business Today Get set for the working day – we’ll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion Revolut, which received a *** banking licence last year, was the most mentioned, with 119 customers out of 403 listed in an internal Georgian call centre spreadsheet detailing the banks used by the scammers’ most seriously targeted *** victims. Another digital lender, Kroo, which also has a *** banking licence, was involved with 50 victims, according to the same sheet, while Chase, an offshoot of the blue chip banking group JP Morgan, was associated with 14 cases. Revolut received a *** banking licence last year. Photograph: Mateusz Słodkowski/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock Revolut, Kroo and Chase said that they took fraud very seriously and invested heavily to combat an industry-wide problem. A Revolut spokesperson added: “Across our *** customer base in 2023, we found that 60% of all reported scam cases originated on Meta owned platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. Yet these firms have no role in warning customers of such scams, nor reimbursing victims.” Fogle, Lewis and Ball publicly spoke out against the deepfake videos last year. The sham adverts have been widely known to be an issue since at least 2018, when Lewis launched a high profile legal claim against Facebook, which had published dozens of false investment stories featuring his face and name. The money-saving expert dropped the lawsuit nine months later after Facebook agreed to donate £3m to set up an anti-scam project with Citizens Advice and launch a ***-specific one-click reporting tool. The MP Chi Onwurah the chair of the Commons science, innovation and technology committee, said: “The committee is currently investigating the spread of misinformation online. Our inquiry has raised significant concerns about the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act in tackling bad practices online, threats from AI and issues with the online advertising ecosystem. This case shows the urgency of addressing the shortcomings of the OSA to ensure that it can protect the public and ensure their online safety.” A government spokesperson said: “Scammers who trick people into parting with their money are committing a criminal offence and should be punished. But social media companies also have a responsibility to ensure their sites are not providing a platform for such material intended to rip the public off.” A Meta spokesperson responded saying it was against company policies to run ads that “promote or facilitate scams”. They said: “Everyone needs to work together to tackle these sophisticated scams, which is why we created the Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange (FIRE) program to allow banks and financial institutions to share information and better combat this problem. We invite Revolut to be a part of this effort.” Google said: “Protecting users is our top priority and we have strict ads policies that govern the types of ads and advertisers we allow on our platforms. We enforce our policies vigorously, and if we find ads that are in violation we remove them.” Help us find out more If you’ve spotted a fake advert or news article that promotes fraudulent crypto schemes on platforms like Facebook and Google, please share a link with us in the form below and tell us where and when you saw it. You can even take a screen grab in case it disappears. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For true anonymity please use our SecureDrop service instead. Show more Source link #Revealed #scammers #conned #savers #35m #fake #celebrity #ads #Scams Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Key moments from Trump’s first address to Congress Key moments from Trump’s first address to Congress US President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress six weeks after beginning his second term in office. In addition to listing his achievements while in office, he made a teenager a US Secret Service agent and reaffirmed his desire for Greenland to become part of the US. Democratic Congressman Al Green was ejected from the chamber for interrupting Trump’s speech. Source link #Key #moments #Trumps #address #Congress Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft *** boss | Artificial intelligence (AI) Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft *** boss | Artificial intelligence (AI) Some companies are “stuck in neutral” in their approach to artificial intelligence, according to Microsoft’s *** boss, who said a significant number of private and public sector organisations lack any formal AI strategy. A Microsoft survey of nearly 1,500 *** senior leaders across public and private sectors, as well as 1,440 employees, found that more than half of executives feel their organisation has no official AI plan. Roughly the same proportion report a growing gap in productivity – a measure of economic efficiency – between employees who use AI and those who do not. “Some organisations appear to be stuck in neutral, caught in the experimentation phase, rather than in the deployment [of AI],” said Darren Hardman, the tech company’s *** chief executive. Microsoft, the biggest financial backer of the ChatGPT developer, OpenAI, has been pushing AI’s deployment in the workplace through autonomous AI agents – tools that can carry out tasks without human intervention. Early adopters of Microsoft’s Copilot Studio product, which deploys bots, include the blue-chip consulting firm McKinsey, which is using agents to carry out tasks such as scheduling meetings with prospective clients. The Tony Blair Institute, a thinktank, has estimated AI could displace up to 3m jobs in the ***, although it expects the net loss to be in the low hundreds of thousands as the technology creates new roles. Speaking to the Guardian, Hardman said AI agents would remove the “digital drudgery” of people’s jobs and allow them to focus on the “creative aspects” of their jobs, potentially creating new roles as the first wave of the internet did for the retail sector. Referring to the creation of new roles in retail such as data analysts, web designers and social media managers, he said: “The nature of that industry changed with the onset of the internet. And I think the creation of an agentic workplace is going to do the same.” Hardman said proposed reforms to *** copyright law, which are fiercely opposed by Britain’s creative industries, would provide “wider economic growth for the ***”. He said: “We think it’s going to provide clarity. We think it’s going to support AI development.” The *** government is proposing to allow tech companies such as Microsoft to use copyright-protected work without permission in order to train their models. Critics of the proposals have described them as a “wholesale” transfer of wealth from the creative industries to the tech sector. skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Business Today Get set for the working day – we’ll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion Separately, the former chief executive of BP Bernard Looney has been appointed the chair of the *** technology startup ExpectAI. Looney left the oil and gas company in 2023 after admitting he had failed to fully disclose a series of personal relationships with his colleagues to the board. He has been appointed to help accelerate the expansion of ExpectAI, which uses data to help small and medium-sized businesses cut costs and reduce emissions. Source link #British #firms #stuck #neutral #Microsoft #boss #Artificial #intelligence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena wants NBL Replay Centre to rule on missed goaltends after finals loss Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena wants NBL Replay Centre to rule on missed goaltends after finals loss Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena doesn’t want to allow the missed goaltend in his team’s semifinal loss to Melbourne to ever happen again and will lobby the NBL to make changes to the rules. Source link #Perth #Wildcats #owner #Mark #Arena #NBL #Replay #Centre #rule #missed #goaltends #finals #loss Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations Archaeologists have revealed a significant discovery in Pompeii—a large fresco depicting the initiation rites of an ancient mystery cult. The artwork, which stretches across three walls of a banquet hall, was found in the recently excavated House of Thiasus. The painting portrays maenads, female followers of Dionysus, engaged in hunting and rituals. Scenes of young satyrs playing the flute and offering wine sacrifices are also depicted. At the centre of the fresco, an elderly satyr is shown guiding a young woman through an initiation ceremony. The discovery sheds new light on the practices associated with the cult of Dionysus, a god linked to wine, revelry, and resurrection. Depictions of Ancient Rituals According to a statement by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, the fresco suggests that Roman initiates may have participated in hunting activities as part of their induction into the Dionysian mysteries. This aligns with earlier Greek traditions, where Dionysus was associated with the wilderness and untamed animals. The painting’s vivid imagery, set against a deep red background, provides a rare glimpse into these secretive rites. The only other comparable fresco, discovered in 1909 at the Villa of the Mysteries, features similar figures but lacks any depiction of hunting. Religious Significance and Cultural Context Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, said in an official statement that the fresco highlights a depiction of women breaking societal norms—dancing freely, hunting, and consuming raw meat. The presence of such imagery suggests that the cult’s practices endured despite a Roman ban on Dionysian rituals in 186 B.C. The House of Thiasus and the Villa of the Mysteries both date back to the first century B.C., indicating that these secretive rites persisted long after they were officially outlawed. Historic Discovery and Public Display As per a statement by Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, the fresco represents an unparalleled historical record, offering insight into lesser-known aspects of classical Mediterranean life. Visitors to Pompeii can now view the House of Thiasus as part of the ongoing excavation tours, allowing a closer look at this rare and detailed depiction of an ancient mystery cult. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Source link #Rare #Pompeii #Fresco #Depicts #Secret #Dionysian #Cult #Rites #Initiations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet’s wreckage and the bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebels Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet’s wreckage and the bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebels MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers found the wreckage of a Philippine fighter jet and the bodies of its two pilots on Wednesday in a mountainous region in the country’s south where they had been deployed on a nighttime mission to fight ********** guerrillas, military officials said. The FA-50 jet lost communication during the combat mission with other air force aircraft after midnight Tuesday before reaching a target area in southern Bukidnon province. The other aircraft were able to return safely to an air base in central Cebu province after carrying out assaults, military officials said. The FA-50 jet was deployed with other air force aircraft to provide combat support to troops battling dozens of suspected New People’s Army guerrillas near Cabanglasan town in Bukidnon, the military said. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. “It was a total wreck,” regional military commander Lt. Gen. Luis Rex Bergante said of the fighter jet’s wreckage, which he said was found by ********* special forces in a jungle on Mount Kalatungan in Bukidnon. A regional military spokesperson, Lt. Col. Francisco Garello, said without elaborating that the bodies of the two air force pilots were found near the wreckage. Pilots can eject from the supersonic jets in case they encounter any problems but the Philippine air force said it remained unclear if the two pilots aboard the FA-50 ejected as it plummeted. It was also not immediately clear what caused the ****** of the supersonic jet, which was acquired by the Philippine government from a South Korean company about a decade ago. An investigation was underway, the air force said. The rest of the country’s 11 FA-50s were grounded following the incident, according to the Philippine air force. The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50s multi-purpose fighter jets starting in 2015 from South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. The 18.9 billion peso ($331 million) contract had been the biggest under a military modernization program that has been repeatedly stalled by a lack of funds. The Philippines has plans to acquire another 12 fighter jets from South Korea. The military estimates about 1,000 ********** guerrillas remain after decades of battle setbacks, surrenders and factional fighting. Peace talks brokered by Norway collapsed under previous President Rodrigo Duterte after both sides accused the other of continuing deadly attacks despite the negotiations. In 2023, the government and the ********** rebels agreed to resume talks aimed at ending one of Asia’s longest insurgencies. But the talks still have not restarted under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Aside from anti-insurgency operations, the jets have been used in a range of activities, from major national ceremonies to patrolling the disputed South China Sea. Source link #Rescuers #find #Philippine #fighter #jets #wreckage #bodies #pilots #deployed #fight #rebels Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android Google is introducing four new features on Android that are designed to protect users from scam messages, help them share their location securely, track prices while browsing the web, and stay entertained while their vehicle is parked. The company says that its new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify messages and shows users a real-time warning, and the detection is done privately, on the user’s smartphone. These features are expected to roll out to Android handsets in the coming weeks. Google Messages Updated With Real-Time AI-Powered Scam Detection The company says that the new AI-powered Scam Detection feature on Google Messages will rely on AI to identify text patterns that are typically used by scammers to show real-time alerts on a user’s smartphone. These alerts will include a message with the text “Likely Scam” and users will be presented with two buttons — Not a scam and Report & block. According to Google, the new Scam Detection feature is designed to identify messages from scammers looking to steal money from unsuspecting users. The processing of received messages in order to identify a suspected scam message is done on-device to protect user privacy, according to the company. Find My Now Supports Live Location Sharing The Find My Device app was designed to help users keep track of their smartphones, tablets, and other accessories, but Google is now expanding its functionality to allow live location sharing with trusted contacts. This functionality is currently available on Apple’s Find My app, which also shows the users’ locations on a map. Google says that users can set a specific duration while sharing their live location with a contact — options include an hour, a day, a custom duration, or indefinitely. The Find My Devices app will also show users the battery level of friends and family members who have opted to share their live location. Chrome for Android Introduces Price Tracking Feature Users who access shopping sites using Chrome for Android will soon see a new icon in the browser’s address bar while browsing the web. While there are several price tracker extensions for Chrome on macOS, Windows, and Linux, Google’s browser for Android doesn’t support these add-ons. The search giant has now built the functionality into the mobile version of Chrome. According to the company, users will see a new icon on the Chrome address bar that reveals when the price of a particular product has dropped. The browser will show users a chart that shows the price history of the product over the past couple of months. Users can also tap on the Track button to receive a notification when the price of the product drops. Google Brings More Games to Android Auto When a vehicle with Android Auto is parked, users will be able to play games to pass the time. Google will allow users to download games like Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2 and Beach Buggy Racing on their smartphone, which will make it available on Android Auto. The company’s post suggests that these games will only be available when a vehicle is parked, in order to prevent users from getting distracted with these games in a running vehicle. All of the features listed above are expected to roll out to users in the coming weeks. If past releases are any indication, users should see a notification informing them of new features that are available on their smartphone. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Source link #Google #Updates #Messages #Scam #Message #Detection #Adds #Live #Location #Sharing #Find #Android Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]