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Youth arrested over online mosque massacre threat Youth arrested over online mosque massacre threat A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Western Australia after an online threat alluding to a terrorist massacre against a recently opened Sydney mosque. A comment on the place of worship’s Instagram page threatened to “Christchurch 2.0” the mosque at Edmondson Park in the city’s west, an apparent reference to the New Zealand city where an *********** man killed 51 worshippers in 2019. “Following a referral … to the Western Australia Police Force just before 5pm (Tuesday WA local time), a 16-year-old boy was arrested at Eaton, in southwest Western Australia,” according to a NSW Police statement issued late on Tuesday. “He is currently assisting police with inquiries.” Police say there are no ongoing threats to the community. Places of worship needed to be safeguarded from hatred and violence, *********** Islamic House president Mazhar Hadid said on Tuesday night. “We are profoundly concerned by this threat and take it with the utmost seriousness. “We also urge the public to remain vigilant and to stand united against Islamophobia and all forms of bigotry.” The mosque officially opened on Friday, the first day of Ramadan. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said whoever was responsible for the abhorrent threat should face the full force of the law. “There is no place for this in Australia … racism and Islamophobia will not be tolerated,” he said in a statement. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the threat was the focus of a major police investigation. “Racist threats and Islamophobia will not be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law,” he said in a statement. “This is very distressing, particularly as Muslims right across the state are participating in prayer during the month of Ramadan.” *********** Islamic House said nightly prayers would continue after it had been assured of an increased police presence. NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president David Ossip said the community unequivocally condemned the threat. “A bigoted attack or threat targeted at any group of Australians is an attack on us all,” he said. Source link #Youth #arrested #online #mosque #massacre #threat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fox Burned in California Fire Released into Wild Fox Burned in California Fire Released into Wild A gray fox that was burned in a California fire has been released to the wild. It took veterinarians at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center 153 days to nurse a little fox to health. He was brought in with traumatic burn wounds on his paws caused by the Airport Fire, which burned 23,526 acres of land in September and October of 2024. The fox was slowly transitioned from around the clock medical care inside the clinic to an outdoor enclosure, before release. Source link #Fox #Burned #California #Fire #Released #Wild Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stagflation fears swirl as Trump tariffs take effect and economy slows Stagflation fears swirl as Trump tariffs take effect and economy slows Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Financial District in New York City on March 4, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, in turn potentially rekindling an ugly condition that the U.S. has not seen in 50 years. Fears over “stagflation” have come as President Donald Trump seems determined to slap tariffs on virtually anything that comes into the country at the same time that multiple indicators are pointing to a pullback in activity. That dual threat of higher prices and slower growth is causing angst among consumers, business leaders and policymakers, not to mention investors who have been dumping stocks and scooping up bonds lately. “Directionally, it is stagflation,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “It’s higher inflation and weaker economic growth that is the result of policy — tariff policy and immigration policy.” The phenomenon, not seen since the dark days of hyperinflation and sagging growth in the 1970s and early ’80s, has primarily manifested itself lately in “soft” data such as sentiment surveys and supply manager indexes. At least among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows. Consumer spending fell in January by its most in nearly four years, even though income rose sharply, according to a Commerce Department report Friday. On Monday, the Institute for Supply Manufacturing’s survey of purchase managers showed that factory activity barely expanded in February while new orders fell by the most in nearly five years and prices jumped by the highest monthly margin in more than a year. Following the ISM report, the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow gauge of rolling economic data downgraded its projection for first quarter economic growth to an annualized decrease of 2.8%. If that holds up, it would be the first negative growth number since the first quarter of 2022 and the worst plunge since the Covid shutdown in early 2020. “Inflation expectations are up. People are nervous and uncertain about growth,” Zandi said. “Directionally, we’re moving toward stagflation, but we’re not going to get anywhere close to the stagflation we had in the ’70s and the ’80s because the Fed won’t allow it.” Indeed, markets are pricing in a greater chance the Fed will start cutting interest rates in June and could lop three-quarters of a percentage point off its key borrowing rate this year as a way to head off any economic slowdown. But Zandi thinks the Fed reaction might do just the opposite — raise rates to shut down inflation, in the vein of former Chair Paul Volcker, who aggressively hiked in the early ’80s and dragged the economy into recession. “If it looks like true stagflation with slow growth, they will sacrifice the economy,” he said. Sell-off in stocks The converging factors are causing waves on Wall Street, where stocks have been been in sell-off mode this month, erasing the gains that were made after Trump won election in November. Though the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell again Tuesday and is off about 4.5% through the early days of March, the selling hasn’t felt especially rushed and the CBOE Volatility Index, a gauge of market fear, was only around 23 Tuesday afternoon, not much above its long-term average. Markets were well off their session lows in afternoon trading. “This certainly isn’t the time to hit the panic button,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide. “At this point, I’m still in the camp that this is a healthy resetting of expectations.” However, it’s not just stocks that are showing signs of fear. Treasury yields have been tumbling in recent days after surging since September. The benchmark 10-year note yield has fallen to about 4.2%, off about half a percentage point from its January peak and below the 3-month note, a reliable recession indicator going back to World War II called an inverted yield curve. Yields move opposite to price, so falling yields indicate greater investor appetite for fixed income securities. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon 10-year Treasury yield in 2025. Hackett said he fears a “vicious circle” of activity created by the swooning sentiment indicators that could turn into a full-blown crisis. Economists and business executives see the tariffs hitting prices for food, vehicles, electricity and an assortment of other items. Stagflation “certainly is something to pay attention to now, more than it’s been in a while,” he said. “We have to watch. This is such a collapse in sentiment and such a change in the way people are viewing things and the level of emotion is so elevated right now that it will start impacting behavior.” White House sees ‘the greatest America’ For their part, White House officials are maintaining that short-term pain will be dwarfed by the long-term benefits tariffs will bring. Trump has touted the duties as way to create a stronger manufacturing base in the U.S., which is primarily a service-based economy. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged in a CNBC interview Tuesday that there “may well be short-term price movements. But in the long term, it’s going to be completely different.” Market-based inflation expectations are in line with that sentiment. One metric, which measures the spread between nominal 5-year Treasury yields against inflation, is at its lowest level in nearly two years. “This is going to be the greatest America. We’ll have a balanced budget. Interest rates will come smashing down, and I mean 100 basis points, 150 basis points lower,” Lutnick added. “This president is going to deliver all of those things and drive manufacturing here.” Likewise, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that “there’s going to be a transition *******” and said the administration’s focus is on Main Street more than Wall Street. “Wall Street’s done great. Wall Street can continue to do fine, but we have a focus on small business and the consumer,” he said. ” We are going to rebalance the economy, we are going to bring manufacturing jobs home.” Important clues on where the economy is headed should come from Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. If the jobs count is good, it could reinforce the notion that the hard data has remained solid even as sentiment has shifted. But if the report shows that the labor market is softening while wages are holding higher, that could add to the stagflation chatter. “We have to be observant. There’s the potential that the stagflation term just by itself, by talking about it, can manifest some of it,” said Hackett, the Nationwide strategist. “I’m not in the we-are-in-a-*******-of-stagnation camp, but that is the disaster scenario.” Source link #Stagflation #fears #swirl #Trump #tariffs #effect #economy #slows Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The PS5 Is Getting An Officially Licensed Wireless Fightpad Next Month The PS5 Is Getting An Officially Licensed Wireless Fightpad Next Month This gamepad is officially licensed by Sony and works on PS5 and PC. Along with the usual four face buttons on the right side of the control, you’ll find two additional face buttons as R1 and R2. All six face buttons utilize microswitches, which Hori states were used to increase the accuracy and durability of the inputs. Even with R1 and R2 moving to the front of the controller, the Octa Pro still has four tactile shoulder buttons. You can also map inputs to the pair of remappable back buttons. The 8-gate analog stick was designed with fighting games in mind, so diagonal inputs should be easier to execute on the Octa Pro compared to a standard controller. Inside the box, you’ll find three hot-swappable D-pad designs. Hori also added a low-profile “analog slide pad” that resembles the Switch’s Circle Pad. The slide pad is meant to be used in menu systems. The controller is wireless, though it does include a USB-C cable for charging and wired play. It comes with a cable lock to mitigate the risk of a disconnection during a match. Hori says the the controller can run for roughly 10 hours between charges. In addition to the USB-C port, there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack. You’ll find a cable lock feature on the back of the gamepad–so you can lock the cable in place to ensure it doesn’t disconnect during the heat of battle. Expect to get around 10 hours of game time per charge. While the Octa Pro is technically compatible with PS4, it can only be used in wired mode on PlayStation’s last-gen console. Source link #PS5 #Officially #Licensed #Wireless #Fightpad #Month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Okta pops on Q4 earnings report Okta pops on Q4 earnings report Todd McKinnon, chief executive officer of Okta Inc., smiles during a Bloomberg Technology television interview in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Monday, April 4, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Okta shares soared 22% on Tuesday after the cloud-based identity management company delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings and beat estimates on guidance. The move put the stock on pace for its best day in more than a year. Okta posted adjusted earnings late Monday of 78 cents per share, while revenue increased 13% from a year earlier to $682 million. That beat the average analyst estimates of 73 cents per share of earnings and $669.6 million in revenue, according to LSEG. First-quarter revenue should come in between $678 million and $680 million, which also topped estimates. On the company’s earnings call, CEO Todd McKinnon called it a “blowout quarter” as bookings topped $1 billion in a single ******* for the first time. “We’re excited about the momentum we’ve built going into FY 2026 and are taking the right steps to advance our position as the leader in the identity market,” McKinnon said. “More and more customers are looking to consolidate their disparate and ineffective identity systems, and Okta is there to meet them with the most comprehensive identity security platform in the market today.” Okta allows companies to manage employee access or devices by providing tools such as single sign-on and multifactor authentication. Shares have rallied about 35% this year, including Tuesday’s pop, after slumping 13% in 2024. In late 2023, Okta suffered a high-profile data breach that gave access to client files through a support system. Some Wall Street firms turned more positive on the stock after the latest results, with both D.A. Davidson and Mizuho upgrading their ratings. D.A. Davidson called the likelihood of double-digit growth “durable” as the company shows signs of stabilization. Mizuho’s Gregg Moskowitz said the firm “underestimated” the upside to committed remaining performance obligations, or subscription backlog that the company expects to recognize as revenue over the next year. “More broadly, OKTA continues to be a clear leader in the critically important identity management market,” Moskowitz wrote. “And we now have a higher confidence level that OKTA will increasingly benefit from its group of newer products that have already begun to drive a meaningful contribution.” WATCH: Okta CEO Todd McKinnon talks to Cramer Source link #Okta #pops #earnings #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees The sweeping tariffs on *********, ******** and ******** products that President Trump imposed on Tuesday could strain the system that collects import duties and the government agencies that enforce those fees, trade and legal experts said. Collecting import duties is usually a routine task, but the new tariffs are being imposed on ******** and ********* goods, many of which have been imported into the United States duty-free for many years. Adding to the challenge is the sheer volume of goods subject to the new tariffs — U.S. imports from China, Mexico and Canada totaled over $1.3 trillion last year, or about two-fifths of all imports. The tariffs apply a 25 percent duty on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10 percent on imports from China. Importers typically employ customs brokers to calculate and pay tariffs to the government agency that collects them, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Adam Lewis, a co-founder and the president of Clearit, a customs broker, said that it would not be hard to tweak software to collect the new tariffs, but that a crucial part of the tariffs payment system might need significant adjustments. Importers must buy a “customs bond,” a type of insurance that guarantees the duties will be paid. Mr. Lewis said some customers might have to increase the size of their bonds to cover the extra tariff payments. “Many of their products were coming in duty-free, and all of a sudden there’s going to be a 25 percent increase,” he said. “It’s quite large.” In addition, policing importers for tariff evasion will now become a much ******* task for Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Justice. Some importers may try to avoid tariffs by understating the cost of goods in customs declarations or by falsely claiming they were imported from countries not subject to tariffs. “The greater the breadth and severity of these new tariffs, the greater the likelihood that at least some potential importers may want to misrepresent the value or the origin of their goods,” said Kirti Vaidya Reddy, a former federal prosecutor who is now a partner at the law firm Quarles. If the government finds that an importer has not paid duties, customs officials are likely to demand that the importer pay what is owed and a penalty that can double or even triple the amount due. In a statement, a customs agency spokeswoman said: “The dynamic nature of our mission, along with evolving threats and challenges, requires C.B.P. to remain flexible and adapt quickly while ensuring seamless operations and mission resilience. These tariffs will help maintain America’s global competitiveness and protect American industries from unfair trade practices.” Some evasion cases have become the subject of criminal prosecutions. Last year, a Miami importer pleaded guilty to participating in an import scheme involving ******** truck tires that the Justice Department said had cost the United States more than $1.9 million in forgone tariff revenue. But stepping up enforcement efforts is likely to require that the Justice Department devote significantly more staff to pursuing tariff evasion cases, which, lawyers said, can take time to build. “The Department of Justice has the personnel and infrastructure to do it, but these cases are complex, transnational and document-heavy,” said Artie McConnell, a former federal prosecutor who is a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler. “You can’t rush it, and prosecutions likely won’t come quickly.” Source link #Trumps #Tariffs #Strain #Collection #Customs #Fees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Good data strategy is needed for GenAI Good data strategy is needed for GenAI Without a good data strategy, generative AI becomes unusable technology for enterprises. This was true when ChatGPT started becoming popular, and it is even more accurate years later. The most recent example is the ******** AI startup DeepSeek. While most AI cloud providers like Google, AWS and Microsoft now offer the DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model, many AI experts believe that enterprises might be hesitant to use it due to the data it was trained on. Despite DeepSeek-R1’s innovation, it all comes down to the foundation, said Michelle Bonat, chief AI officer at AI Squared, an AI and data integration platform. “As GenAI expands and expands … the fundamentals are the fundamentals,” Bonat said on the latest episode of Informa TechTarget’s Targeting AI podcast. She added that while many organizations might have started with GenAI by just putting up a chatbot, many have found that if they do not have good-quality data, they might have to pause their GenAI initiatives. The reason is that the nature of generative AI systems is to produce responses. Therefore, if those systems do not have good-quality data, they tend to hallucinate. Thus, Bonat said the growth in GenAI initiatives across organizations has also led to an increase in conversation around data strategy, data quality and data cleanliness. “They’re very much connected,” she said. “GenAI has become important in the conversation that connects with data strategy, data quality, data cleanliness and also, ultimately, in responsible AI and governance within the organization.” Bonat added that enterprises should pay attention to data and responsible AI because it benefits their businesses. “It’s a competitive advantage to have responsible AI,” she said. “Customers want AI systems they can trust. … Being transparent and having responsible AI helps increase your brand reputation.” Esther Shittu is an Informa TechTarget news writer and podcast host covering artificial intelligence software and systems. Shaun Sutner is senior news director for Informa TechTarget’s information management team, driving coverage of artificial intelligence, unified communications, analytics and data management technologies. Together, they host the Targeting AI podcast series. Source link #Good #data #strategy #needed #GenAI Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground – The New York Times World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground – The New York Times World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground The New York TimesWorld’s Largest Iceberg A23a Runs Aground Near South Georgia Island gCaptainWorld’s largest iceberg — on collision course with remote penguin island — runs aground CBS NewsWorld’s largest iceberg grounds near sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia British Antarctic SurveyWorld’s biggest iceberg runs aground off South Georgia CNN Source link #Worlds #Largest #Iceberg #Runs #Aground #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ontario once again promises to nix $100 million Starlink deal over Trump tariffs Ontario once again promises to nix $100 million Starlink deal over Trump tariffs Ontario Premier Doug Ford has once again promised to end the province’s $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink after reversing course back in February, according to reporting by the CBC. The reasoning behind this reversal is fairly obvious. The long-threatened Trump tariffs have officially gone into effect, which pops a 25 percent tariff on most ********* goods and a 10 percent tariff on energy exports. The contract was signed in November of last year and tasked Starlink with providing internet service to remote parts of Ontario. Ford, a former staunch supporter of President Trump, is prepared to go even further to protect Canada’s interests. He said that if the tariffs persist that the region will be forced to issue its own 25 percent surcharge on electricity exported to the US. He also said he would shut off electricity “with a smile” on his face to US customers if things aren’t resolved, according to the Toronto Sun. “We also need to be ready to dig in for a long fight,” Ford said. “We need to be ready to escalate using every tool in our tool kit.” It’s worth noting that Canada provides electricity to US residents in Michigan, New York and Minnesota, and a shutdown would impact over 1.5 million people. Ford has also floated the idea of issuing a surcharge to mineral exports or ending them entirely. Ontario’s primary liquor wholesaler, the LCBO, has confirmed that it will stop purchasing and selling US-made alcohol. Additionally, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be issuing its own retaliatory matching tariffs on US goods. To view this content, you’ll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the “Content and social-media partners” setting to do so. “Today the US launched a trade war against Canada, their closest ally and their closest friend. At the same time, they’re talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin, a lying, murderous dictator. Make that make sense,” Trudeau said during a news conference. He also suggested that Trump was trying to weaken the ********* economy as an annexation strategy, but that “Canada will never be the 51st state.” Trump’s stated boogeyman behind these tariffs continues to be fentanyl, even though less than one percent of the drug arrives in this country via ********* routes. This data has been confirmed by both Trudeau and the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Don’t worry about SpaceX and Starlink’s financials. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just announced a partnership to install Starlink terminals at various airports, which seems like auspicious timing. The agency also reportedly ordered staffers to “begin finding tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal.” Government efficiency at its finest. In any event, we’ve reached out to Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure for details regarding the the contract cancellation and will update this post when we find out more. Source link #Ontario #promises #nix #million #Starlink #deal #Trump #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Qdrant update adds security measures for AI development Qdrant update adds security measures for AI development Vector database specialist Qdrant’s latest update includes security, automation and real-time observability capabilities aimed at enabling enterprises to safely scale AI development, including generative AI. Vectors are numerical representations of data automatically assigned by algorithms that enable users to give structured to unstructured data such as text and images so that such data can be searched for and discovered. In addition, vectors enable similarity searches so that relevant data can be found to inform models and applications. Generative AI requires high volumes of relevant, high-quality data for accuracy. As a result, vectors have gained popularity in the two years since OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT marked significant improvement in generative AI capabilities and spurred a wave of AI development. The latest Qdrant Cloud update, unveiled on Tuesday, features an API that simplifies managing cloud deployments, security features including managing hybrid cloud deployments that enable organizations to keep sensitive information on premises, and an integration with OpenMetrics to observe performance and usage in real time. With data security a significant concern for many organizations developing generative AI applications, Qdrant’s update addresses important enterprise needs, according to Donald Farmer, founder and principal of TreeHive Strategy. “Development teams are placing increasingly high demands on vector databases to enable more customized multimodal and agentic AI capabilities,” he said. “However, they are also very concerned with issues of privacy and data sovereignty, so … this Qdrant release, especially with hybrid cloud, plays well to those needs.” Based in Berlin, Qdrant is an open source database vendor whose platform enables users to store and search vectorized data. Vendors such as Pinecone and Redis are also vector database specialists. Meanwhile, more broad-based data management vendors, including tech giants AWS and Oracle, have made vector capabilities part of their database strategies. New capabilities With generative AI development requiring large amounts of data, it is imperative that data management tools, including vector databases, maintain performance speed as workload demands increase. As part of a push to provide enterprise-grade vector database capabilities, Qdrant in January added support for graphics processing unit-powered vector indexing given that graphics processing units (GPUs) deliver better performance and cost efficiency than central processing units (CPUs). In addition to performance, security is a major concern for many enterprises as they develop and deploy AI applications. Organizations need to combine their proprietary data with generative AI models such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini to develop generative AI applications that understand their operations. When data is combined with generative AI models, it is moved from storage in a database through pipelines that deliver it to the model for training. Public clouds can be more susceptible to data breaches than hybrid clouds and on-premises private clouds. Some organizations, therefore, prefer to develop their AI pipelines in hybrid or on-premises environments. After addressing performance concerns with its January update, Qdrant is now continuing its push to provide a more enterprise-grade platform by addressing security concerns, according to André Zayarni, Qdrant’s CEO and co-founder. “Qdrant’s focus has always been on high-performance vector search,” he said. “Now, with enterprises moving AI workloads into large-scale production, these applications must also meet stringent security, compliance and operational requirements.” Regarding the impetus for addressing security following performance improvements, user feedback was a main motivator, Zayarni continued. “Customer and community feedback … always is a core driver for our roadmap,” he said. “To be specific, the primary push for these features came from the need to scale AI applications from early production to large-scale enterprise deployment while ensuring security, efficiency and reliability.” Specific new Qdrant Cloud features include the following: Cloud API, a feature that simplifies managing cloud deployments by enabling administrators to manage clusters, authentications and configurations. Automated deployments and scaling the Cloud API and support for infrastructure-as-code workflows such as Terraform. Cloud role-based access controls (RBAC) that enable administrators to set fine-grained permissions for managing clusters, billing and hybrid deployments. An integration with OpenMetrics, a suite of observability tools built on the open source Prometheus monitoring framework, so users can track query performance and latency, request volumes, CPU usage and other metrics. While each aims to provide users with enterprise-grade capabilities, cloud RBAC is perhaps the most significant given that the number of people within organizations accessing and using vectorized data is rapidly increasing, according to Zayarni. “Data engineers, machine learning teams, IT security and even business users need controlled access to vector databases, without sacrificing security or agility,” he said. “Cloud RBAC [ensures] the right people have the right level of access.” Farmer, meanwhile, highlighted the Cloud API because it simplifies managing complex hybrid deployments. “As teams roll out their own hybrid solutions, it’s good for teams to be able to deploy infrastructure as code, especially when they are creating their own hybrid solutions because they need to be able to prototype, deploy and test numerous configurations to get it right,” he said. In addition, Qdrant’s recent addition of support for GPUs was significant, Farmer continued. There is currently a shortage of GPUs. Qdrant allows customers to use GPUs from any vendor, so provided customers can find available GPUs, they can be used to run Qdrant workloads. “I would normally say, ‘It gives users the freedom to choose,’ but right now it’s more the ability to work with whatever they are lucky enough to get their hands on.” Next steps Qdrant began in 2021 as an open source project. Qdrant Cloud, a commercial version of the vendor’s platform, was later launched in February 2023. Now, as evidenced by the recent additions of support for GPUs to improve performance and the new features that add security needed in industries such as finance and healthcare, Qdrant is improving its platform to make it more enterprise-grade. Toward that end, developing more ways to enable deployment flexibility is a priority, according to Zayarni. In addition, further performance improvements to lower latency, reduce manual intervention and enable users to develop deeper insights are part of Qdrant’s roadmap. “We will continue [investing in] enterprise-grade AI infrastructure,” Zayarni said. Eric Avidon is a senior news writer for Informa TechTarget and a journalist with more than 25 years of experience. He covers analytics and data management. Source link #Qdrant #update #adds #security #measures #development Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jay-Z sues woman who dropped ***** claim against him Jay-Z sues woman who dropped ***** claim against him Samantha Granville BBC News, Los Angeles Getty Images Jay-Z is suing a woman who in February withdrew her legal action accusing the rapper of *****. His defamation action claims she “voluntarily admitted” being pressured into making false claims in what it describes as an “evil conspiracy” to extort money and damage his reputation. The anonymous woman filed her legal action in October and refiled it in December, accusing Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her aged 13, after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Both rappers denied the allegations. Jay-Z’s defamation action, filed at a federal court in Alabama, also accuses the woman’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, and his co-counsel, David Fortney, of orchestrating her lawsuit. Mr Buzbee has garnered headlines internationally over the dozens of legal actions he has filed on behalf of people accusing Mr Combs of ******* misconduct, extortion, assault and other transgressions. Mr Combs has denied all the allegations. He is also facing federal sex-trafficking and racketeering charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Getty Images Jay-Z’s defamation action says the woman told his legal team her lawyers had made her make the false allegations. “Buzbee brought Jay-Z into it,” it says she said. And despite her admitting Jay-Z “did not ********* assault [her],” Mr Buzbee “pushed [her] towards going forward” with the false story to strengthen the case and extort more money, the defamation suit claims. Jay-Z’s action also notes alleged discrepancies in the woman’s interview with NBC News last year, including naming another celebrity guest at the MTV party, who had, in reality, been performing in a city thousands of miles away on the night. Her father also contradicted her claim he had picked her up after the alleged assault, it claims. Jay-Z’s defamation action says Mr Buzbee’s firm failed to vet the claims and the woman, who they say has a history of mental health issues and an assault charge. ‘Emotional toll’ Mr Buzbee has denied any wrongdoing and claims Jay-Z’s team tried to intimidate the woman into retracting her statements. In a statement obtained by BBC News, Mr Buzbee said Jay-Z’s defamation action had “no legal merit”. “Shawn Carter’s investigators have repeatedly harassed, threatened and harangued this poor woman for weeks, trying to intimidate her and make her recant her story,” Mr Buzbee said. “She won’t – instead, she has stated repeatedly she stands by her claims.” Jay- Z, who is married to Beyoncé, says the accusations have led to personal and professional harm, including the loss of business contracts worth about $20m (£15.8m) a year for his company, Roc Nation, and taken an emotional toll on his family, particularly his children. Source link #JayZ #sues #woman #dropped #***** #claim Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Epic laptop deals are now live at Dell – here are the 5 best offers from $279.99 Epic laptop deals are now live at Dell – here are the 5 best offers from $279.99 We’re into another month, and so another new set of Dell laptop deals are live. I monitor all of the best laptop deals across the web for TechRadar and find that the manufacturer is regularly one of the best places to shop for a new device. Whether you want a cheap everyday machine or a powerful ultrabook, there are some solid options at competitive prices. • See all the latest deals at Dell Take this good value for money Dell Inspiron 15 for $449.99 (was $599.99). It may be an older laptop but it still boasts excellent high-end components, including an Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. That spec will smash through your everyday tasks such as web browsing, media streaming, admin jobs and video calls. For something newer with even more power behind it, there’s the latest Dell XPS 13 for $999.99 (was $1,199.99). It also features 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, but the big boost comes from the Snapdragon X Elite processor. This highly-rated chipset offers an impressive amount of performance for more demanding workloads and multitasking, plus you get an incredible battery life of up to 17 hours. Those are just two of my top picks, and you can check out all of the Dell laptop deals I recommend below Today’s 5 best laptop deals at Dell Source link #Epic #laptop #deals #live #Dell #offers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Apple takes legal action in *** data privacy row Apple takes legal action in *** data privacy row Apple is taking legal action to try to overturn a demand made by the *** government to view its customers’ private data if required. The BBC understands that the US technology giant has appealed to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, an independent court with the power to investigate claims against the Security Service. It is the latest development in an unprecedented row between one of the world’s biggest tech firms and the *** government over data privacy. In January, Apple was issued with a secret order by the Home Office to share encrypted data belonging to Apple users around the world with *** law enforcement in the event of a potential national security threat. Data protected by Apple’s standard level of encryption is still accessible by the company if a warrant is issued, but the firm cannot view or share data encrypted using its toughest privacy tool, Advanced Data Protection (ADP). ADP is an opt-in feature and it is not known how many people use it. Last week, Apple chose to remove ADP from the *** market rather than comply with the notice, which would involve creating a “*********” in the tool to create access. Apple said at the time that it would never compromise its security features and it was disappointed at having to take the action in the ***. The ***’s order also angered the US administration with President Donald Trump describing it to The Spectator as “something that you hear about with China”. Tulsi Gabbard, US head of intelligence, said she had not been informed in advance about the ***’s demand. She described it in a letter as an “egregious violation” of US citizens’ rights to privacy and that she intended to find out whether it breached the terms of a legal data agreement between the US and the ***. The FT, which first revealed Apple’s legal action, reports that the tribunal case could be heard in the next few weeks, but may not be made public. The Home Office refused to confirm or deny that the notice issued in January exists. Legally, this order cannot be made public. But a spokesperson said: “More broadly, the *** has a longstanding position of protecting our citizens from the very worst crimes, such as child sex abuse and terrorism, at the same time as protecting people’s privacy. “The *** has robust safeguards and independent oversight to protect privacy and privacy is only impacted on an exceptional basis, in relation to the most serious crimes and only when it is necessary and proportionate to do so.” Apple declined to comment. Source link #Apple #takes #legal #action #data #privacy #row Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Does WWE 2K25 Have Early Access? Does WWE 2K25 Have Early Access? Whether you need to tune up your catch-as-catch-can holds or work on throwing meaner right hooks than Logan Paul, 2K offering WWE 2K25 Early Access would have many ready, willing, and Gable to buy. 2K’s multimedia sports game empire is a winner every year. WWE 2K25 is the natural successor to WWE 2K24, and is looking to be the Apex Predator of the group. More and more games offer Early Access, and WWE 2K25 is a natural fit for the incentive. PGA Tour 2K25 already has it, so I’m here to tell you if you can expect it from WWE 2K25. Can You Play WWE 2K25 Early Access? Intergender wrestling is a big move. Credit to 2K WWE 2K25 offers 7-Day Early Access as a bonus for those who pre-order the Deadman Edition and Bloodline Editions. WWE 2K25’s Early Access is a chance to get stuck into MyGM, Universe Mode, and explore The Island as an early adopter. You can learn the new mechanics, get an Edge (pun intended) on other newbies, and become the King or Queen of the Ring. How to Play WWE 2K25 Early Access Three editions await those who want to secure their copy before launch: The Standard Edition, Deadman Edition, and Bloodline Edition. The final two are the key for Early Access. Pre-order the Deadman or Bloodline Edition for a seven-day headstart over the competition. Here’s a quick guide on how to secure this big bonus: Go to WWE 2K25’s website. Click on pre-order now. Scroll down and choose either the Deadman or Bloodline Edition. Choose your platform. Press pre-order now to go to the storefront you desire. Again, choose the newer pre-order now button. Purchase the edition and confirm it. You can download and play Early Access when it begins. When Does WWE 2K25 Early Access Start? Early Access for WWE 2K25 begins on March 7, giving you seven full days to enjoy WWE 2K25 before it launches worldwide on March 14. If you think I’m telling an Eddie Guerrero-sized lie, I promise I haven’t cheated you, and I’ll steal the official confirmation from 2K itself. On the official WWE 2K25 FAQ, it says: “Standard Editions can start their throw-down journey on March 14, and the early access for pre-orders of Deadman and The Bloodline Editions will get access starting March 7.” Are you prepared to pay a bit more and secure your ticket to the dance? Or will you turn down the offer and take the brunt of a John Cena heel turn? It’s not exactly from the dirt sheets, but many other WWE 2K25 details are known. This year’s Showcase Matches are announced, and we know all about 2K25’s Xbox Game Pass eligibility. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #WWE #2K25 #Early #Access Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Fairytale Stay Complete with Luxury and Charm in the Heart of Copenhagen A Fairytale Stay Complete with Luxury and Charm in the Heart of Copenhagen Whitney Spielfogel Tucked within the enchanting Tivoli Gardens, The Nimb Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark is a five-star masterpiece that blends Moorish opulence with Danish elegance. From the moment you arrive, the hotel’s striking facade, reminiscent of a magnificent palace, sets the tone for an unforgettable stay. Elegant Scandinavian design is at the heart of The Nimb experience, with plush furnishings, neutral tones, and warm lighting complemented by carefully curated art pieces and luxurious fabrics, all throughout the hotel property. The accommodations at The Nimb Hotel in Copenhagen are among the most luxurious and uniquely designed in the city. Each of the hotel’s exquisitely designed rooms and suites is a study in luxury, featuring warm Scandinavian aesthetics, handpicked artwork, and indulgent details like free-standing bathtubs and some rooms complete with fireplaces. The real showstopper? Many rooms offer breathtaking views over the Tivoli Gardens, turning the iconic amusement park into your personal fairytale backdrop. For guests who appreciate top-notch modern conveniences, each room is equipped with Bang & Olufsen sound systems, smart controls for lighting, and 24-hour room service, ensuring a seamless and personalized stay. The hotel is so well styled and thoughtfully designed, creating a one-of-a-kind stay filled with warmth and sophistication at every twist and turn. Whitney Spielfogel Wellness at The Nimb Hotel is an essential part of the luxury experience, with a focus on relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic well-being. The hotel offers an intimate and tranquil wellness space designed to provide guests with a serene escape right in the heart of the bustling city. The Nimb Spa is a standout feature, offering a range of treatments designed to nurture both the body and mind. With a sleek and elegant design, the spa combines modern Scandinavian aesthetics with a soothing atmosphere. For those looking to maintain their fitness routine while on holiday, the fitness center at The Nimb is fully equipped with state-of-the-art machines and free weights… truly one of the best city gyms I’ve seen! The tranquil atmosphere, high-end facilities, and well-rounded approach to wellness make The Nimb an ultimate sanctuary in Copenhagen, allowing guests to recharge and unwind in the most peaceful of surroundings. It’s the perfect way to enhance your stay and elevate your overall experience at the hotel and time spent in the city. Whitney Spielfogel The service at The Nimb is as exceptional as its surroundings. Guests are treated with genuine Danish hospitality, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a bespoke experience. Whether it’s a perfectly crafted ********* at Nimb Bar, a decadent dining experience at Nimb Brasserie, a beautifully appointed buffet breakfast, or a moment of serenity at the rooftop pool overlooking Copenhagen (open in the summertime), every experience at this boutique hotel is pure magic. Their very own patisserie, Cakenhagen, completes the delectable culinary experience, leaving guests’ taste buds in delight. So why visit Copenhagen, you might ask? Copenhagen is the perfect blend of old-world charm and cutting-edge cool. This vibrant city is a must-not-miss on your travel bucket list with many reasons to check out this astonishing city. Tivoli Gardens: Staying at The Nimb gives you prime ********* access (literally!) to one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful amusement parks, a place that inspired Walt Disney himself. A visit to Tivoli Gardens is like stepping into a fairytale. As one of the world’s oldest amusement parks – dating back to 1843 – it seamlessly blends nostalgia, whimsy, and modern entertainment all in one. Tivoli isn’t just an amusement park… it’s a lush, beautifully landscaped wonderland. Expect charming pavilions, serene lakes, and vibrant flower gardens, all illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights at night. Tivoli transforms with the seasons, making every visit unique. In the Spring & Summer, Tivoli is bursting with flowers, concerts, and vibrant energy, the park then turns into a spooky wonderland with pumpkins, eerie decorations, and themed rides for Halloween, and rounds out the calendar year around Christmas with a winter wonderland, complete with festive markets, glittering lights, and a magical holiday atmosphere straight out of a snow globe. Nestled right next to the Nimb Hotel, Tivoli is a must-visit for travelers of all ages. The hotel’s concierge can arrange for a backstage tour of the gardens, with access to feeding the incredible variety of fishes in their aquarium (this was a fan fav for my children!), top restaurant reservations within the amusement park and tickets to live concerts and cultural events. The Nimb Since the summer of 2021, visitors to Tivoli Gardens have enjoyed the chance to experience some of the world’s most talented chefs at culinary popups at the Japanese Pagoda. Restaurants like the Slovenian Hisa Franko, Danish AOC, Faroese KOKS, ******* Lafleu, Aska from New York, along with Spanish master chef Paco Morales, holder of three Michelin stars, and one-star Michelin establishments such as Swedish Knystaforsen, Icelandic Dill, and Portuguese Vistas Rui Silvestre, are among the distinguished restaurants and chefs that have provided exceptional culinary experiences during their residencies. The intention is to transform the Japanese Pagoda into a year-round destination where guests can immerse themselves in cultures and cuisines from across the globe, featuring a rotating lineup of star chefs and world-class menus. Tivoli Gardens is more than just an amusement park; it’s a cultural icon that captures the heart of Copenhagen’s charm. Whether you’re looking for gourmet dining, thrills, or a magical evening stroll, Tivoli delivers an unforgettable experience. The Nimb Nyhavn & The Canals: Nyhavn is probably one of the most photographed places in Denmark, and for good reason! The vibrant, multicolored buildings lining the canal create a stunning backdrop (social media worthy to say the least!) and whether you’re strolling along the water or enjoying a meal at one of the many outdoor restaurants, the colorful waterfront of Nyhavn is picture perfect! Originally a busy commercial port, Nyhavn was once home to sailors, merchants, and even Hans Christian Andersen (author of The Little Mermaid and many other fairytales), who lived in not one, but three, different houses here. A canal tour offers a scenic perspective of the city’s stunning architecture, and you’ll enjoy a cruise through the city’s scenic waterways, passing historic landmarks and modern architectural gems. If the weather is nice, opt for an uncovered boat for the best views or a sunset or evening tour offers a magical perspective of the city lights. Nyhavn & The Canals are quintessential Copenhagen experiences that blend history, beauty, and relaxation. Whether you’re enjoying ice cream or a ********* at a charming café by the water, snapping photos of the vibrant facades, or gliding through the canals on a boat tour, this area perfectly captures the soul of the city. Whitney Spielfogel World-Class Dining: Copenhagen is home to some of the world’s best restaurants, including Noma and Geranium (both with 3 Michelin stars!), but even a simple smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) at a local eatery is a culinary delight. This city is truly a food lover’s paradise, offering everything from world-class dining to cozy neighborhood cafés and innovative street food (a Danish-style gourmet hot dog was a crowd pleaser with my kiddos in Copenhagen). The city’s New Nordic cuisine movement, pioneered by legendary restaurants like the top-rated Noma, has transformed Copenhagen into one of the most intriguing gastronomic destinations. You can expect many restaurants to focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared in innovative ways, including foraged herbs, fresh seafood, and unique flavor combinations that highlight the natural bounty of Scandinavia. Whether you’re indulging in a once-in-a-lifetime tasting menu, enjoying a laid-back meal by the canals, participating in a cooking class (which The Nimb hotel can easily arrange for you… one of our most enjoyable experiences during our visit), or savoring a perfectly crafted pastry, every meal here is an experience worth savoring. Whitney Spielfogel Design & Culture: Copenhagen is considered a global capital of design, where Scandinavian minimalism meets bold creativity. Whether you’re exploring sleek boutiques, cutting-edge furniture stores, or charming independent shops, the city’s commitment to aesthetics and craftsmanship is evident at every turn. Danish design is known for its clean lines, functionality, and timeless elegance, blending beauty with practicality. A visit to Copenhagen wouldn’t be complete without a stroll on Strøget, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, lined with everything from high-end brands (Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Prada) to Danish fashion staples like Ganni and Samsøe Samsøe. Forget tacky tourist souvenirs – Copenhagen offers high-quality, stylish keepsakes and a shopping experience that is as chic as the city itself. Cycling-Friendly City: Rent a bike and experience Copenhagen like a local, riding along the harbor, through charming neighborhoods, and past historic landmarks with ease. Many of Copenhagen’s top attractions – Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid statue, The Royal Palace (seeing the changing of the guards march throughout the city was a core memory for our family!), and the Tivoli Gardens – are easily accessible by bike. Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, with a well-designed infrastructure that makes cycling safe, easy, and enjoyable. In fact, most of the city’s population commutes by bike daily, and visitors quickly discover that two wheels are the best way to see the city like a local (our wheels consisted of a double baby stroller, which was also very easy to get around with). Whitney Spielfogel Hygge & Hospitality: The Danish concept of hygge – a feeling of coziness and contentment – is alive in every candlelit cafe, warm conversation, and inviting space throughout the city. The Nimb Hotel is a perfect example of hygge in luxury form, with its intimate atmosphere, fireplace-lit lounges, and beautifully designed rooms. Another highlight from our time in this cozy city was a memorable meal at Vækst, a plant-filled eatery, embracing hygge with natural light, hanging greenery, and a greenhouse-like setting, serving fresh, modern Nordic cuisine. Despite its refined dishes, Vækst maintains a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making it perfect for an intimate dinner (where I happened to celebrate my birthday!) or a casual yet elegant meal. Whether it’s a warm dining experience at a local bistro or a glistening evening at Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s hospitality scene revolves around fostering connection and warmth. Whitney Spielfogel A stay at The Nimb Hotel elevates any visit to Copenhagen, offering an experience that is as refined as it is enchanting. Whether you’re coming for the history, the food, time off the grid to unwind, or the undeniable charm, this city – and most importantly, this hotel – promises an unforgettable visit. A stay at The Nimb Hotel is truly a must for anyone seeking the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and hygge in Copenhagen. Book your stay now to experience the magic of springtime at The Nimb Hotel. With the Tivoli Gardens in full bloom and the city coming to life with vibrant colors, there’s no better time to indulge in the ultimate luxury experience. From the serene spa to the cozy ambiance of the rooms, you’ll feel rejuvenated as you embrace the season of renewal in one of Copenhagen’s most iconic hotels. Don’t miss out… make your reservation today for an unforgettable spring escape. Whitney Spielfogel Source link #Fairytale #Stay #Complete #Luxury #Charm #Heart #Copenhagen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Three men charged with harassment of BBC presenter Three men charged with harassment of BBC presenter BBC From left to right: Kristofer Alexander Deichler, Jatinder Singh Kamra, and Sukhraj Bir Singh Three members of a group which was the subject of a BBC programme have been charged with harassment of the show’s presenter Catrin Nye. A Very British Cult was released in April 2023 and centred on an organisation previously known as Lighthouse International Group. Kristofer Alexander Deichler, 46, Jatinder Singh Kamra, 45 and Sukhraj Bir Singh, 38, were charged with harassment without violence between 28 August and 6 September 2024. They have been on bail since they were arrested in London in September last year. The BBC podcast and TV documentary told the story of Lighthouse – which has since rebranded itself as Lighthouse Global – and how it began as a life coaching organisation led by a man called Paul Waugh. No date has yet been set for their court hearing. Source link #men #charged #harassment #BBC #presenter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Three defensive plays with good-looking charts as markets shudder Three defensive plays with good-looking charts as markets shudder With the S & P 500 finally breaking below a key support level at 5,850, and the former high-flying “Magnificent 7” stocks trading more like the “Meager 7” in 2025, where can investors look to ride out this ******* of market uncertainty? We’ll highlight three stocks with three factors in common: they are in defensive sectors that tend to do well during bear market phases, they have a dividend yield higher than the S & P 500, and they are featuring compelling technical profiles. First, let’s look to the health care sector, which has actually been the top performing S & P 500 in 2025. While other stocks in the health care sector have experienced stronger gains so far in 2025, we’re focused on Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) because it’s currently working through a consolidation pattern. This sideways pattern started last October, soon after BMY broke above the $54 resistance level from earlier in 2024. With clear resistance around $61, a break above this price point would mean an upside resolution to this sideways trend, and BMY would then be sitting above two upward-sloping moving averages. With a dividend yield just over 4%, and a price trend close to a breakout point, we could see the powerful combination of strong price performance with a healthy dividend component for this emerging health care name. The second best performing sector in 2025 has been consumer staples, and the tobacco group has shown strong performance going back to mid-2024. While other tobacco names have experienced stronger price action, we see British American Tobacco (BTI) as a compelling option because of its recent downside gap to price support. BTI gapped higher in mid-January to achieve a new 52-week high, and traded just above $42 last month before a gap lower after their quarterly earnings call. The earnings miss pushed BTI down about 13% to its 50-day moving average, which once again held as key price support. This successful test of the 50-day came with an RSI value around 40, confirming that BTI remains in a bullish phase. Given the recent pullback, along with a dividend yield just above 7%, we see this as a compelling chart within a strong sector. Utilities became a growth trade in 2024, driven by the incredible power needs of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Shares of American Electric Power Co. (AEP) have recently pushed to a new 52-week high while the S & P 500 and Nasdaq have dropped below key support levels, translating to a strong relative performance line at the bottom of the chart. The break above resistance at $102 last month suggested a new uptrend phase after a seven-month consolidation *******. AEP now sits above two upward-sloping moving averages, along with strong price momentum, improving relative strength, and a dividend yield around 3.4%. When the broad market indexes show clear signs of fatigue, and the previous leadership names begin to struggle, savvy investors look for stocks demonstrating strong relative strength and a decent dividend yield. These three names in defensive sectors could provide opportunities to outperform amidst a ******* of market uncertainty. —David Keller, CMT marketmisbehavior.com DISCLOSURES: (None) All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL’S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. Click here for the full disclaimer. Source link #defensive #plays #goodlooking #charts #markets #shudder Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elevate Your Wellness Journey with a Serene Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Elevate Your Wellness Journey with a Serene Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Whether you’re a self-care connoisseur or a wellness novice in search of a slower pace of travel, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club has every indulgence you could ask for when it comes to an authentic reset for mind, body, and soul. Idyllically situated on a stunning blufftop in Dana Point, California, the sprawling five-star resort overlooks the ocean and beckons you to take in the coastal views, luxuriate in the sunshine-drenched pool, and explore the gorgeous grounds that boast everything you could possibly need to unwind. For starters, the hotel just invested over $30 million to refresh its 400 guest rooms and it’s clear the emphasis was on creating classic yet comfortable accommodations that accentuate the mesmerizing panoramic ocean views and tranquil coastal spirit of the area. Take a step outside on your balcony and you’ll soon appreciate the common areas that encourage you to take a deep breath and truly do what moves you. There’s ample lush grounds for golf enthusiasts, a beautifully manicured botanical garden, sophisticated private beach club, three sparkling swimming pools, and a peaceful spa brimming with all of the amenities one would expect. Indulge in any number of rejuvenating facial and body treatments, book one of many fitness offerings (including beach yoga, coastal run routes, and more), or simply take a mental break with a much-needed wellness activity like a morning meditation sound bath to truly calm the nervous system from the inside out. An unexpected highlight of my recent stay was the invigorating walk from the hotel to the beach, which was the perfect way to fit in movement while enjoying the ocean breeze and blue skies all around. I was also delighted to discover that the spa menu was recently refreshed with dazzling new treatments including the De-Stress Massage, which features OSEA products and targets the vagus nerve, which is integral for calming the body during stressful times. Once you’re in a relaxed state of mind, make your way towards the entrance, where the picturesque property recently unveiled its brand new lobby and lobby bar, 33 North, which is gorgeously appointed in warm, sunset-inspired neutral tones that evoke a relaxing vibe that’s both inviting and elegant. There’s live music on the weekends, cozy couches and ample seating for moments of socializing (or soul searching), and a full ********* menu (complete with several spirit-proof beverages) to keep the good vibes flowing. The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach also has several thoughtful restaurants to pick from, including Aveo Table + Bar, Sombra Cantina (for casual poolside bites), the Monarch Bay Beach Club, Bourbon Steak, and so much more. If you’re looking for an exquisite hotel experience for a girls getaway, a romantic rendezvous, or a solo stay that’s centered on wellbeing, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach truly has something for everyone. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Source link #Elevate #Wellness #Journey #Serene #Stay #Waldorf #Astoria #Monarch #Beach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

RAC hosts Project Road Smart event in Bunbury to raise awareness about alarming realities of reckless driving RAC hosts Project Road Smart event in Bunbury to raise awareness about alarming realities of reckless driving More than 1600 Year 10-12 students from 14 schools have been given a warning about the alarming realities of reckless driving. Source link #RAC #hosts #Project #Road #Smart #event #Bunbury #raise #awareness #alarming #realities #reckless #driving Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Red Pine Restaurant & Bar Serves Up Standout ******** Cuisine in Boca ****** Red Pine Restaurant & Bar Serves Up Standout ******** Cuisine in Boca ****** Courtesy of Red Pine Restaurant & Bar We may be doing a disservice to those diners in the know of Red Pine Restaurant & Bar letting everyone else know where this standout ******** restaurant is. Nestled in the lobby of an office building in Boca ****** with no exterior signage, the spacious eatery (named to symbolize longevity, health, and wisdom in ******** tradition) enjoys an elusive location. Upon entering though, it was clear the secret was out. The beautiful interior features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass, several dining areas with sumptuous red banquettes, and bustling bar packed with an after-work, happy hour crowd snacking on cheap bar bites paired up with discounted craft cocktails and wines by the glass. Courtesy of Red Pine Restaurant & Bar Red Pine’s menu is designed to be shared, and each dish is served family style. There are familiar classics like General Tso’s chicken and Dan Dan noodles, but the chef’s creativity really shines in flavor-filled dishes like ****** Bean Pepper Beef (tenderloin tips served with baby Bok choy, and charred peppers and onions) and a spiced-up Kung Pao Chicken made even better with three chili and Sichuan pepper tossed with fresh snow peas, peppers, and peanuts. The menu here focuses on serving up a wide selection of dishes, inspired by recipes collected from ******** restaurants throughout the world. What also makes Red Pine so unique is their integration of the freshest seasonal ingredients designed to make every dish stand out. Courtesy of Red Pine Restaurant & Bar For example, their half-roasted Peking duck is served two ways – traditional with a side of Mushu pancakes, cucumbers, pickled Daikon radish and scallion, and house made plum sauce and hoisin sauce; as well as Peking duck lettuce cups. Be sure to allow about 30 minutes prep time for this entrée that can be shared between two to three diners. Dim Sum, Dumplings, Soups, Vegetables & Greens, Noodles, Fried Rice, and Big Wok categorize the easily approachable menu. Courtesy of Red Pine Restaurant & Bar Start off with a shareable sampling of Dim Sum like the steamed bao buns topped with Char Sui pork and spicy cabbage slaw, or their famous sticky spareribs served with an addicting hoisin soy glaze. Moving right along, the pork long dumplings served traditional style should not be missed. They also offer chicken dumplings served with a unique chili cinnamon sauce and an indulgent Wagyu beef offering with ****** garlic soy sauce, onion crunch, Chiu Chow chili and truffle oil. Courtesy of Red Pine Restaurant & Bar Other dishes we look forward to trying next visit include Hong Kong style noodles, “angry pig” fried rice, Maine lobster fried rice, chili garlic shrimp, and spice braised short rib. Be sure to save room for dessert. The milk tea sponge cake featuring a vanilla cake soaked with jasmine tea infused milk accompanied by brown sugar milk tea ice cream was large enough to share, but so good you may not want to. Red Pine Restaurant & Bar is located at One Town Center Road in Boca ******. Source link #Red #Pine #Restaurant #Bar #Serves #Standout #******** #Cuisine #Boca #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

EU plans law to give car services groups access to vehicle data EU plans law to give car services groups access to vehicle data By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission aims to propose draft legislation this year that would allow insurers, leasing companies and repair shops fair access to valuable vehicle data, according to its auto industry action plan to be published on Wednesday. Provided it gets the backing of member states, the law could end a tussle between car services groups, Big Tech and automakers that are all seeking to monetise in-vehicle data as they seek to develop new products and services. The data covers anything from driving habits to fuel consumption and tyre wear, and analysts have said it means the connected car market could be worth hundreds of billions of euros by the end of the decade. Ownership of the data is not clearly defined in EU law, which has resulted in the current dispute over access. “Due to many specificities of connected motor vehicles and its potential to open new business opportunities, including on ***-directional and smart charging, complementary measures are needed,” said the draft auto industry action plan seen by Reuters. “The Commission will therefore take adequate measures, including a legislative proposal on access to vehicle data, to allow the full automotive ecosystem to reap the benefits of data from connected vehicles,” it said, with the proposal planned for this year. Carmakers have cautioned against legislation that could impose blanket obligations on them and also warned of the risks to trade secrets as well as data misuse. The auto industry has in addition voiced concern that Big Tech could soon dominate the infotainment systems on cars’ dashboards. Alphabet’s Google and Apple have already got a foothold in the market. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; editing by Barbara Lewis) Source link #plans #law #give #car #services #groups #access #vehicle #data Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cheap? Nvidia valuation nearing 10-year lows, according to Bernstein Cheap? Nvidia valuation nearing 10-year lows, according to Bernstein Bernstein is taking a contrarian view on Nvidia stock even as other investors signal that valuations had grown for the broader artificial intelligence trade and as tariffs weigh on sentiment and depress prices. In fact, Bernstein managing director and senior analyst Stacy Rasgon argued that Nvidia’s valuation is a buying opportunity for investors, now that the stock is trading at roughly 25 times the next twelve months, or ****, estimated earnings. Rasgon says that’s the lowest forward valuation level in a year for Nvidia and close to a 10-year low. “Worries that the AI trade is ‘over’ feel a little premature to us, and valuation is getting increasingly attractive,” Rasgon said. “Sentiment has clearly pivoted for now on the AI group. However, spending intentions seemingly continue to rise, a product cycle is just kicking off, and we have GTC coming in a few weeks.” GTC refers to Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference , an AI conference for researchers, developers, engineers and investors. It has usually been profitable for investors to buy Nvidia at a 25 times **** P/E ratio, with an average return of 150% over the past 10 years at that level, Rasgon said. Bernstein has an outperform rating on Nvidia alongside a $185 per share price target, implying about 62% upside moving forward. Nvidia stock has pulled back close to 14% so far in 2025. Earlier Tuesday, the decline was closer to 17%. NVDA YTD mountain Nvidia over the past year. “It is clear that the Blackwell introduction has not gone as smoothly as the company might have hoped, and there remains added volatility given how laser-focused investors are on this supply chain,” Rasgon wrote in a report on Tuesday. “However, it does seem they have worked through things.” Rasgon cautioned that the potential headwind Bernstein is most closely keeping an eye on is how stringent President Donald Trump’s export restrictions on China will ultimately prove. “For what it is worth, every ~$10B would account for ~25 cents in NVDA EPS; a full China datacenter ban would likely impact EPS ($5-6 baseline?) by mid to high single digits, with the stock already pulling back by much more than that,” Rasgon said. Questions have recently emerged about the actual level of demand for AI applications and projects. Microsoft recently slashed some of its leases for data centers , walking away from its most ambitious expansion plans and signaling that the company backing OpenAI may be reappraising the future growth of generative AI. Source link #Cheap #Nvidia #valuation #nearing #10year #lows #Bernstein Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

We had chances to post 300, and needed to do so: Smith We had chances to post 300, and needed to do so: Smith Steve Smith felt Australia did not take advantage of their opportunities with the bat, and so failed to post a score large enough to put pressure on India. Source link #chances #post #needed #Smith Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday made it harder for environmental regulators to limit water pollution, ruling for San Francisco in a case about the discharge of raw sewage that sometimes occurs during heavy rains. By a 5-4 vote, the court’s conservative majority ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act with water pollution permits that contain vague requirements for maintaining water quality. The decision is the latest in which conservative justices have reined in pollution control efforts. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the court that the EPA can set specific limits that tell cities and counties what can be discharged. But the agency lacks the authority “to include ‘end-result’ provisions,” Alito wrote, that make cities and counties responsible for maintaining the quality of the water, the Pacific Ocean in this case, into which wastewater is discharged. “When a permit contains such requirements, a permittee that punctiliously follows every specific requirement in its permit may nevertheless face crushing penalties if the quality of the water in its receiving waters falls below the applicable standards,” he wrote. One conservative justice, Amy Coney Barrett, joined the court’s three liberals in dissent. Limits on discharges sometimes still don’t insure water quality standards are met, Barrett wrote. “The concern that the technology-based effluent limitations may fall short is on display in this case,” Barrett wrote, adding that “discharges from components of San Francisco’s sewer system have allegedly led to serious breaches of the water quality standards, such as ‘discoloration, *****, and floating material, including toilet paper, in Mission Creek.'” The case produced an unusual alliance of the liberal northern California city, energy companies and business groups. The EPA has issued thousands of the permits, known as narrative permits, over several decades, former acting general counsel Kevin Minoli said. The narrative permits have operated almost as a backstop in case permits that quantify what can be discharged still result in unacceptable water quality, Minoli said. With the new restrictions imposed by the court, “the question is what comes in place of those limits,” Minoli said. Alito downplayed the impact of the decision, writing that the agency has “the tools needed” to insure water quality standards are met. In response to the decision, the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization headquartered in Oakland, California, released a statement. The decision “ignores the basic reality of how water bodies and water pollution works, and could stymie the ability of the EPA to implement the Clean Water Act, a bedrock environmental law that has kept water safe for the last 50 years,” Sanjay Narayan, chief appellate counsel at the Sierra Club’s environmental law program, said. “Because the EPA is not allowed to include health-based standards when regulating water pollution, it’ll need to know everything about what might be discharged before a clean-water permit can be issued — making the permitting process delayed and incredibly expensive,” Narayan said. “The result is likely to be a new system where the public is regularly subjected to unsafe water quality.” Source link #Supreme #Court #sides #San #Francisco #harder #EPA #police #sewage #discharges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

French defense minister responds to JD Vance comments on post-conflict peacekeeping force in Ukraine French defense minister responds to JD Vance comments on post-conflict peacekeeping force in Ukraine French defense minister responds to JD Vance comments on post-conflict peacekeeping force in Ukraine Source link #French #defense #minister #responds #Vance #comments #postconflict #peacekeeping #force #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]