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Zelenskyy thanks US for support after week of tough diplomacy, urges 'real peace' – ABC News Zelenskyy thanks US for support after week of tough diplomacy, urges 'real peace' – ABC News Zelenskyy thanks US for support after week of tough diplomacy, urges ‘real peace’ ABC NewsVideo: Zelensky says Ukraine’s relationship with US will continue CNNZelenskiy Signals He Would Meet With Trump If Invited Back BloombergRussia-Ukraine war live: ‘We need peace, not endless war,’ says Zelenskyy Al Jazeera EnglishUkraine war latest: Zelenskyy reiterates ‘gratitude’ for US support after disastrous Trump meeting and *** summit Sky News Source link #Zelenskyy #support #week #tough #diplomacy #urges #039real #peace039 #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eilish McColgan: Mother Liz says body-shaming ‘demeaning and abusive’ Eilish McColgan: Mother Liz says body-shaming ‘demeaning and abusive’ Comments on social media body-shaming Britain’s Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan are “demeaning and abusive”, says her mother Liz. Scot Eilish, 34, posted a video on Saturday showing her running on a treadmill, but some viewers questioned if she had an eating disorder. Highlighting some messages in a subsequent social media post, Eilish wrote: “Some people have no comprehension of how much you have to fuel your body to do this type of training. Bunch of clowns.” Liz, an Olympic 10,000m silver medallist and former world champion who now coaches Eilish, replied to that post, replied to that post, saying: “Stop the jealousy and abuse of women athletes online by posting ridiculous and stupid comments. “My concern as a parent is not for Eilish as she is of a strong enough character to deal with these people. “My concern is for other kids, athletes that are not so strong of character, to deal with demeaning and abusive comments on their appearance.” In 2019 Eilish responded to social media comments about her weight by saying: “Go body shame elsewhere.” She will race in the London Marathon, which Liz won in 1996, for the first time next month. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by issues raised in this article, please visit BBC Action Line to find information on organisations that can help. Source link #Eilish #McColgan #Mother #Liz #bodyshaming #demeaning #abusive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NSW public schools set to benefit from $4.8b in Commonwealth funding under new agreement between state and federal governments NSW public schools set to benefit from $4.8b in Commonwealth funding under new agreement between state and federal governments NSW public schools are set to benefit from $4.8bn in funding after the state and federal governments reached a new agreement. Source link #NSW #public #schools #set #benefit #4.8b #Commonwealth #funding #agreement #state #federal #governments Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Morgan Stanley names Tesla a top pick, citing its AI advantage Morgan Stanley names Tesla a top pick, citing its AI advantage The real value in Tesla lies in its robotics ambitions, according to Morgan Stanley. Analyst Adam Jonas named Tesla his new top pick in U.S. autos, highlighting the embattled electric vehicle maker’s opportunity in autonomy and robotics as the catalyst for its growth moving forward — rather than its cars. He has an overweight rating on the stock, and his $430 price target implies about 46.8% potential upside for Tesla shares. “TSLA FY25 deliveries could potentially decline YoY, creating an attractive entry point to our preferred embodied AI name,” Jonas said in a Sunday note to clients. “Tesla’s YTD auto deliveries have been mostly below expectations, but not particularly narrative changing. Tesla’s softer auto deliveries are emblematic of a company in the transition from an automotive ‘pure play’ to a highly diversified play on AI and robotics.” Humanoid robots are still not in the firm’s base or bull case for Tesla stock, even though Jonas believes that they hold a potential multidecade, trillion-dollar opportunity largely and that the adoption curve of “non-auto expressions of embodied AI” (such as humanoids) could accelerate faster than that for autonomous cars. But humanoids are now “becoming serious enough to move the stock,” Jonas said in the note, adding that every 1% of the U.S. labor force that can be captured by Tesla’s Optimus robot is worth about $100 per Tesla share. “While autos still matter, we see embodied AI as the driver for upside to our $800 bull case,” he continued, citing a target suggests shares could see a whopping 173% potential gain. Jonas’ upgrade comes after a tough run for Tesla shares, which have plunged more than 27% this year and largely given up their election gains as CEO Elon Musk’s political behaviors have driven investors away and angered consumers. Tesla sales across Europe fell 45% last month, while rival electric vehicle makers saw a spike in demand, adding further concern to the stock’s growth story. Tesla’s shares are up roughly 44.5% over the past year. TSLA 1Y mountain Tesla stock performance. Beyond in robotics and autonomous technologies, Jonas expects Tesla to see further growth in its energy storage portfolio. “We believe 2025 will be a year where investors will continue to appreciate and value these existing and nascent industries of embodied AI where we believe Tesla has established a material competitive advantage,” he added. Tesla shares popped 2% after Jonas’ call. Overall, analysts are split on the automaker. LSEG data shows 24 of 53 analysts have a buy or strong buy rating. However, another 17 rate it a hold, while 12 have an underperform or sell rating. Source link #Morgan #Stanley #names #Tesla #top #pick #citing #advantage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RFK Jr. Performs Astonishing 180 On Vaccines, After Years Of Misinformation – HuffPost RFK Jr. Performs Astonishing 180 On Vaccines, After Years Of Misinformation – HuffPost RFK Jr. Performs Astonishing 180 On Vaccines, After Years Of Misinformation HuffPostThe Scramble After a White House Showdown, and R.F.K. Jr.’s Measles Response The New York TimesMap: These Texas schools have low measles vaccination rates The Dallas Morning NewsAmid Texas’s measles outbreak, vaccine resistance hardens in Seminole The Washington PostROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR.: Measles outbreak is call to action for all of us Fox News Source link #RFK #Performs #Astonishing #Vaccines #Years #Misinformation #HuffPost Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mack Hansen: Wing commits to Ireland and Connacht until end of 2026-27 season Mack Hansen: Wing commits to Ireland and Connacht until end of 2026-27 season Mack Hansen has agreed a new two-year contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union which commits his future to Ireland and Connacht until the end of the 2026-27 season. The *********** native, 26, joined Connacht as an Irish-qualified player in 2021 and has earned 27 Ireland caps since making his international debut in February 2022. The wing was nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough player of the year award in his debut season at Test level and his international try tally now stands at 12. “Since moving to Ireland, I have loved my time and I’m delighted to sign this new contract,” said Hansen. “I’d like to thank the IRFU for putting their faith in me and I’m hugely excited about the future.” IRFU performance director David Humphreys described Hansen “as a mainstay of the Ireland and Connacht sides in recent years”. “Securing Mack’s signature over the coming season is a huge boost for Irish rugby. He is a proven performer, someone who wears his heart on his sleeve and delivers on the big occasion,” added Humphreys. Hansen helped Ireland clinch the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2023 and is part of the squad attempting to achieve that feat once again this season. Ireland’s Six Nations campaign will continue on Saturday in the home contest against France. Source link #Mack #Hansen #Wing #commits #Ireland #Connacht #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

UN rights chief worried about US shift under Trump UN rights chief worried about US shift under Trump The United Nations’ human rights chief has sounded the alarm over a “fundamental shift in direction” by the United States under President Donald Trump. Source link #rights #chief #worried #shift #Trump Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G Price in India Revealed; to Get Six Years of Android OS Updates Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G Price in India Revealed; to Get Six Years of Android OS Updates Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G were unveiled globally on Sunday ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025) alongside the Galaxy A26 5G. The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G handsets are now listed on the official Indian website with their prices. However, the price for the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G in the country has not yet been revealed. The new Galaxy A series phones are equipped with 50-megapixel triple rear camera units and run on Android 15-based One UI 7. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G Price in India Samsung Galaxy A56 5G price in India starts at Rs. 41,999 for the 8GB + 128GB, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are marked at Rs. 44,999 and Rs. 47,999, respectively, the company confirmed in a press release. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G starts in India at Rs. 32,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version, whereas the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB configurations are priced at Rs. 35,999 and Rs. 38,999, respectively. As part of launch offers, the 8GB + 256GB variants of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G handsets can be purchased at the cost of their respective 8GB + 128GB options, for a limited time. The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is offered in Awesome Graphite, Awesome Light Grey and Awesome Olive colourways, while the Galaxy A36 5G comes in Awesome ******, Awesome Lavender and Awesome White shades. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G Features, Specifications The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G come with 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Victus+ Glass protection. The phones support AI features like Auto Trim, Best Face, AI Select, and Read Aloud. The Galaxy A56 5G is powered by an Exynos 1580 chipset, while the Galaxy A36 5G comes with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. They support up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of onboard storage and ship with Android 15-based One UI 7. They phones are promised to get six generations of OS upgrades as well as six years of security updates. In the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G sports a triple rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The Galaxy A36 5G, on the other hand, has a near identical camera setup but with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor. Both handsets carry 12-megapixel selfie cameras. Both Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G pack a 5,000mAh battery. They support 45W wired fast charging and have IP67-rated builds for dust and water resistance. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The handsets measure 7.4mm in thickness and are equipped with stereo speakers. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. 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 #Samsung #Galaxy #A56 #Galaxy #A36 #Price #India #Revealed #Years #Android #Updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Servers used in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips, minister says – Reuters Servers used in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips, minister says – Reuters Servers used in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips, minister says ReutersSingapore Probes Potential Fraud in Nvidia AI Chip Shipments BloombergProbe on Nvidia exports: Chips allegedly moved through Singapore were sent to Malaysia; final destination under investigation CNAServers in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips under U.S. export controls Seeking AlphaSingapore probes suspected fraud in sales of US-controlled Nvidia chips Financial Times Source link #Servers #Singapore #fraud #case #Nvidia #chips #minister #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hegseth orders pause in offensive US cyber operations against Russia Hegseth orders pause in offensive US cyber operations against Russia US President Donald Trump’s administration is pausing its offensive cyber operations against Russia, officials say, as a diplomatic push continues to end the war in Ukraine. The reasoning for the instruction has not been publicly stated, and it is not clear how long the halt might last. The defence department has declined to comment. The directive reportedly came before Trump ended up in a televised row with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday. Since returning to office, Trump has markedly softened the American position towards Moscow in eagerness to reach a deal to end the war – following Russia’s full-scale invasion more than three years ago. He appeared to echo Moscow’s justification for starting the war and announced plans to meet his counterpart President Vladimir Putin. The US has also sided with Russia during recent votes at the United Nations related to the war. At the same time, Trump has labelled Zelensky a dictator, and accused the other man of “gambling with World War Three” during Friday’s blow-up in the Oval Office. The halt of American cyber operations against Russia came from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in new guidance to US Cyber Command, officials told the BBC’s US partner CBS News. It leaves questions over the strength of the US fightback in the cyber arena against alleged Russian hacking, election interference and sabotage efforts that have targeted the Western nations which have sided with Ukraine during the war. Hundreds or thousands of personnel could be affected by Hegseth’s order, according to The Record, a cybersecurity publication which first reported the news. Operations aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s digital defences are likely to be among those affected. In a statement, a senior defence department official said they would not comment on the issue due to operation concerns, but added: “There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations, to include the cyber domain.” National Security Adviser Mike Waltz denied that a policy change had been discussed, but acknowledged in an interview on CNN that there would be “all kinds of carrots and sticks to get this war to an end”. Senior members of Trump’s team – who last month met their Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia, with the Ukrainians excluded – have recently defended their change of approach to Moscow more broadly. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ABC: “You’re not going to bring [the Russians] to the table if you’re calling them names, if you’re being antagonistic. That’s just the president’s instincts from years and years and years of putting together deals.” In a statement to the New York Times, senior Democrat Chuck Schumer, the House ********* leader, said the move was “a critical strategic mistake”. Trump seemed to be giving Putin “a free pass as Russia continues to launch cyberoperations and ransomware attacks against critical American infrastructure”, Schumer added. Source link #Hegseth #orders #pause #offensive #cyber #operations #Russia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Forza Horizon 5 Has ‘No Current Plans’ for Physical Release on PS5 Forza Horizon 5 Has ‘No Current Plans’ for Physical Release on PS5 · · March 3, 2025 Forza Horizon 5 developers haven’t planned a physical release for the PS5. Playground Games revealed late last month that their highly popular racing title is finally arriving on PS5 after being an Xbox exclusive for years. Forza Horizon 5 will arrive for PS5 on April 29; however, it will only be a digital release; the developers have “no current plans” for a physical disc at the moment. After the official X announcement, many players asked whether Forza Horizon 5 would receive a physical release on the PS5. The developers confirmed and reiterated several times on the thread that they have “no current plans” for such a release. The developers also confirmed that there are no cross-saves between Xbox and PlayStation 5. Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 On the PS5, players will be able to experience Forza Horizon 5 in two modes: Performance (60 fps) and Quality (30 fps). The game will also receive PS5 Pro support on release, with increased fidelity for Performance mode and ray-traced car reflections in Races and Free Roam for Quality mode. The game comes in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Premium. Standard provides the base game with free content and the upcoming Horizon Realms update. The Deluxe edition will add an extra 42 cars through the Car Pass. The Premium edition will include all the previous content along with both Forza Horizon 5 expansions (Rally Adventure and Hot Wheels), VIP Membership, and extra perks that are included in the Welcome Pack. Pre-ordering the premium edition will also provide players with early access from April 25, 2025. Normal pre-orders will reward players with a special bundle. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming update. What are your thoughts on Forza Horizon 5 not receiving a physical release on PS5? Let us know in the comments or on our community forum! For more information from Insider Gaming, read about Steam hitting 40 million peak users. Don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Forza #Horizon #Current #Plans #Physical #Release #PS5 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Third man charged with ******* after Bradford house fire in 2024 Third man charged with ******* after Bradford house fire in 2024 David Spereall BBC News Yorkshire Emma Glasbey BBC Look North Facebook Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and Aubree died after a fire at their home A third man has appeared in court charged with ******* following a house fire which killed a mother and her three children. Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle died following the blaze at their home on Westbury Road, Bradford, on 21 August last year. Sharaz Ali, 39, who was seriously injured in the same fire and subsequently spent time in a coma, has been charged with four counts of *******. Mr Ali appeared via video link from a hospital bed before Bradford Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Mr Ali was also charged with the attempted ******* of Bryonie Gawith’s sister, Antonia, who was also his ex-partner. During the brief hearing Mr Ali, who is still being treated at Bradford Royal Infirmary, was told he would appear before the city’s Crown court later on Monday. – Mr Ali was not initially expected to survive the blaze The prosecution told Bradford Magistrates’ Court that Antonia had recently ended her seven-year relationship with the defendant and had been staying with her sister on Westbury Road. The court heard that Sharaz Ali was pulled out of the house by the first police officer on the scene but no-one could be rescued from upstairs as the fire was at the foot of the stairwell. A court was told last week that Mr Ali had initially not been expected to survive the fire but that there had been a “marked” improvement in his condition following the turn of the year. Mohammed Shabir, 44, and Calum Sunderland, 25, both of Keighley, had also previously been charged with ******* and were due to go on trial at Bradford Crown Court this week. The court had been in discussions as to whether Mr Ali would be medically fit to stand trial alongside Mr Shabir and Mr Sunderland. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Source link #man #charged #******* #Bradford #house #fire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GSFLW 2025: Railways power to first win, Mt Barker’s winning streak continues and Royals come from behind GSFLW 2025: Railways power to first win, Mt Barker’s winning streak continues and Royals come from behind Railways kept their finals hopes alive with a dominant 65-point victory at home in round seven of the Great Southern Football League Women’s competition on Friday night. Source link #GSFLW #Railways #power #win #Barkers #winning #streak #continues #Royals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Singapore probes suspected fraud in sales of US-controlled Nvidia chips – Financial Times Singapore probes suspected fraud in sales of US-controlled Nvidia chips – Financial Times Singapore probes suspected fraud in sales of US-controlled Nvidia chips Financial TimesServers used in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips, minister says ReutersSingapore Probes Potential Fraud in Nvidia AI Chip Shipments BloombergProbe on Nvidia exports: Chips allegedly moved through Singapore were sent to Malaysia; final destination under investigation CNAServers in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips under U.S. export controls Seeking Alpha Source link #Singapore #probes #suspected #fraud #sales #UScontrolled #Nvidia #chips #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Labor still yet to match one-stop ******* shop in WA funding pledge after further business case delays Labor still yet to match one-stop ******* shop in WA funding pledge after further business case delays A new one-stop ******* shop in WA is a step closer after Health Minister Amber-***** Sanderson endorsed the first of a two-part business plan for the $750 million project in Nedlands. Source link #Labor #match #onestop #******* #shop #funding #pledge #business #case #delays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sydney Sweeney Dazzles in Racy Cutout Gown in Oscars Photos – Yahoo Entertainment Sydney Sweeney Dazzles in Racy Cutout Gown in Oscars Photos – Yahoo Entertainment Sydney Sweeney Dazzles in Racy Cutout Gown in Oscars Photos Yahoo EntertainmentExclusive Photos From Inside the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Vanity FairTimothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Sydney Sweeney and Mick Jagger: stars converge for the 2025 Oscars afterparties – in pictures The GuardianOlivia Wilde Goes Nearly Naked (but Avoids Baring Her Nipples) in Sheer Dress at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party PEOPLEVanity Fair Oscars 2025 After-Party: All the Red Carpet Fashion – E! Online E! NEWS Source link #Sydney #Sweeney #Dazzles #Racy #Cutout #Gown #Oscars #Photos #Yahoo #Entertainment Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir talks finals pain, pre-season changes and premiership dreams Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir talks finals pain, pre-season changes and premiership dreams Justin Longmuir has been tasked with coaching Fremantle to success and sat down with The West *********** to discuss the key issues facing the players and the club while chasing the dream of a flag in 2025. Source link #Fremantle #Dockers #coach #Justin #Longmuir #talks #finals #pain #preseason #premiership #dreams Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Microsoft is fixing Windows 11 Task Manager’s quirky reporting of CPU usage, and a much-wanted change for the lock screen is coming, too Microsoft is fixing Windows 11 Task Manager’s quirky reporting of CPU usage, and a much-wanted change for the lock screen is coming, too Windows 11 is getting a change to avoid confusion around different reports of CPU usage levels in Task Manager This is just in testing, but should be rolling out to Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2 soon A lock screen feature to give Windows 11 users the ability to pick and choose widgets is also inbound Windows 11 has a new preview release which tinkers with Task Manager to make sure it correctly shows consistent figures for the breakdown of processor usage across its various menus. This preview is build 26120.3360 which has arrived in the Dev and Beta channels for Windows 11 testers, and it also has a useful new feature for the lock screen (which I’ll return to later). But first, that move for Task Manager, which is a core part of Windows 11 that can be summoned to perform all sorts of app-related functions. That includes managing which apps start automatically when you boot the PC, but one of its main uses is to see how your system resources are being used. (If you want to know more, we have an in-depth explainer on Task Manager). Typically, you might invoke Task Manager when your PC is really chugging away and running very slowly, so you can see which app (or apps) are consuming either a lot of CPU, memory, or perhaps drive resources. (A handy shortcut for starting Task Manager is to hold down Ctrl + Shift + Escape together, by the way). Now, you might not have even noticed this, but Task Manager is not consistent in the way it displays the percentage of the CPU being used across its various tabs. Those are the Processes and Performance tabs (and also Users panel), which can display different readouts. As Windows Latest, which spotted this, points out, while the Processes tab could be reporting a 9% CPU usage, the Performance panel might say 14% – and that could be confusing, leading the user to believe that Windows 11 is being somehow inaccurate here. In fact, this isn’t an error, but rather it’s a problem with consistency. The Processes tab uses a slightly different way of calculating the CPU percentage, which has now been changed. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. In the blog post for the new preview build, Microsoft informs us: “We are beginning to roll out a change to the way Task Manager calculates CPU utilization for the Processes, Performance, and Users pages. Task Manager will now use the standard metrics to display CPU workload consistently across all pages and aligning with industry standards and third-party tools.” (Image credit: Microsoft) It’s good to see this wrinkle being ironed out, as it may have caused some confusion when somewhat different percentages of CPU usage were reported via Task Manager. With this being implemented you’ll see the same percentage throughout Task Manager, whichever metric you’re looking at. While this change is still in testing, according to Windows Latest, it’s expected to come through to the release version of Windows 11 soon. Indeed, the tech site asserts that we should see this refinement for Task Manager in a few weeks in both Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2. If you prefer the old way of working, you will be able to change it back via an option in the Details tab of Task Manager. (The different measurement currently used on the Processes panel is called ‘CPU Utility’ and can be reenabled, should you wish). Elsewhere in this preview build, there’s another useful tweak, but this one is a double-edged sword – mainly because it’s only happening in Europe (at least for now). The move in question is with lock screen widgets and it’s the introduction of the much-wanted ability to choose which widgets are displayed (rather than having them all, or none of them). Unfortunately, that blanket-on-or-off rule will remain for everyone outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), but the better news is that full customization of lock screen widgets will eventually be rolled out to the US and other regions. Still, we’ve been waiting far too long for this particular change to arrive in Windows 11, frankly – though as ever, better late than never. You may also like… Source link #Microsoft #fixing #Windows #Task #Managers #quirky #reporting #CPU #usage #muchwanted #change #lock #screen #coming Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Brazil’s coffee stockpiles dwindle as prices hit record highs Brazil’s coffee stockpiles dwindle as prices hit record highs By Roberto Samora and Marcelo Teixeira GUAXUPE, Brazil (Reuters) – In a Brazilian coffee warehouse usually stuffed with a quarter of a million bags of the aromatic bean, voices echo in the largely empty space at a large producers’ cooperative. Reeling from one of the worst droughts on record, Brazil’s coffee farmers have sold almost all their beans months before the new crop as global prices have nearly doubled to all-time highs in the past 14 months. Consumers waking up to smell the coffee were jolted last year as Starbucks hiked the price of a large cup of fresh brew about 16% to as much as $3.85. Nespresso coffee-pod subscribers will soon pay up to $1.45 per basic pod, up from $1.30. Prices for arabica, the most popular bean, used in most ground roasted coffee, soared 70% in 2024 and nearly 20% this year to an all-time high above $4.30 per pound on February 11. Robusta, the second-most popular bean, often used in instant coffee, surged 72% in 2024 and peaked at $5,847 per metric ton on February 12. Yet caffeine connoisseurs cannot kick the habit. They may again drink more coffee than is produced globally in 2025 – for the fourth time in the past six years. Farmers in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee grower, raided their stockpiles to cash in with record exports in 2024. But exports by Vietnam fell 17.2% from 2023 as the top robusta supplier battled bad weather last year. “We never had such low stocks in February, a ******* that is still distant from the new crop,” said Willian Cesar Freiria, sales manager at Cocapec, Brazil’s third largest coffee co-op, in the town of Franca in Sao Paulo state. Cocapec received 1.1 million bags from associated farmers in 2024, down from 1.5 million bags in 2023, due to smaller production in the region, after another year of below-average rains. “Until the start of the next harvest we won’t have much coffee to sell,” said Freiria. “And it is not only us; it is the same everywhere.” Supplies only seem larger at Cooxupe, the world’s largest coffee co-op, in Brazil’s top-producing state of Minas Gerais. “You see a lot of coffee in the warehouses, but nearly all is coffee already sold to final clients. They are only here waiting to be shipped,” said Andre Silva Pinto, Cooxupe’s storage coordinator. Coffee farmers have already sold 90% of the 2024 crop, added Luiz Fernando dos Reis, sales superintendent for Cooxupe. “What they have left is the lowest amount we ever saw in our records.” Big one-ton bags of arabica are taking around 70% of the space at Cooxupe’s Japy storage complex, while half of the other 45 bulk silos are filled. The complex can hold 2.6 million 60-kg bags, the equivalent of one month’s consumption in the United States, the world’s largest coffee drinking nation. Story Continues SOLD OUT Cooxupe’s estimate of farmers’ sales is in line with recent data showing historically low inventory levels. Consultancy Safras & Mercado estimated farmers have sold 88% of the 2024 crop. Broker Pine Agronegocios said only 8% remained. Silva Pinto said the Japy complex will be 80% empty by May, as most coffee would have been shipped and the co-op prepares to receive the new harvest which starts around May or June. The co-op does not expect new-crop coffee to be ready for shipping before July. Osmar Junior, a Cooxupe member who grows arabica in Piumhi municipality in southern Minas Gerais, said neither he nor his neighbors have any coffee left to sell. He will only start to harvest the new crop around late May. Paulo Armelin, who farms near Patrocinio in the Cerrado Mineiro region, is an exception, keeping 40% of his 2024 crop as a precaution. “I will have a smaller production this year, so I decided to hold on to some coffee from last year as a reserve in case of need,” he said. Armelin, who sells high-quality beans directly to four U.S. clients, is negotiating with a San Francisco-based roaster. He is waiting for an answer after asking for $4.50 a pound, up from $3.05 last year. “It is very good coffee and I’m actually cutting the premium I used to have over the futures,” he said, referring to contracts to sell at a predetermined price on a future date. Luis Norberto Pascoal, owner of Daterra Coffees, a large, high-quality arabica grower, is happy that smaller farmers are making more profits, but doubts current prices can be sustained. Many roasters will lack the means to buy beans and look for ways to cut costs, he said. “Quality is going to go down.” (Reporting by Roberto Samora in Guaxupe, and Marcelo Teixeira in New York; Editing by Simon Webb and Richard Chang) Source link #Brazils #coffee #stockpiles #dwindle #prices #hit #record #highs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oscars 2025: How 'Anora' Won, Demi Moore Lost and a Tumultuous Awards Season Came to An End – Hollywood Reporter Oscars 2025: How 'Anora' Won, Demi Moore Lost and a Tumultuous Awards Season Came to An End – Hollywood Reporter Oscars 2025: How ‘Anora’ Won, Demi Moore Lost and a Tumultuous Awards Season Came to An End Hollywood ReporterOscars 2025: ‘Anora’ dominates with 5 Academy Awards, Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for 2nd time and a full list of winners Yahoo EntertainmentOscars 2025’s Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More The New York TimesOscars 2025 Winners: Full List of the 97th Academy Awards Winners! ABCOscars 2025: Winners and losers Fox News Source link #Oscars #039Anora039 #Won #Demi #Moore #Lost #Tumultuous #Awards #Season #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Austrian coalition takes office after five-month wait Austrian coalition takes office after five-month wait Austria’s first three-party government since World War II, keeping the far right out of power after the EU country spent months in limbo after the election. Source link #Austrian #coalition #takes #office #fivemonth #wait Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Visions of Mana co-director launches studio to protect creators Visions of Mana co-director launches studio to protect creators The co-director of Visions of Mana says his new studio will protect its creators, following NetEase’s decision to close his previous studio. Ouka Studios, the developer behind Visions of Mana, was closed last year as part of an overall scaling back of investment in Japanese studios by ******** companies NetEase and Tencent. One of the game’s co-directors, Ryosuke Yoshida, announced in December that he had joined Square Enix, while co-director Kenji ****** instead formed a new developer called Studio Sasanqua, which was officially unveiled today. In a new interview ****** explained that one of the main reasons he decided to launch a new studio was so that he could create an environment where management would take responsibility for bad results, rather than placing that responsibility on developers. ****** told Automaton that he witnessed numerous incidents where management didn’t take responsibility for project, and explained that in his experience, although management is responsible for making investments, approving game projects and other high-level decisions, when projects aren’t successful it’s the creators who are laid off while management is often left unscathed. According to ******, this dynamic puts too much responsibility on the shoulders of game developers, who are punished when things don’t go well even though they don’t have a say in larger company-wide decisions. Explaining that “management needs to protect creators”, ****** said he set up his new studio to merge management and development, and says that while he will be working on Studio Sasanqua’s first game, he’s also ready to accept responsibility if that game fails. Studio Sasanqua will initially create smaller games developed in Unreal Engine before working its way up to larger PC and console games, ****** added. It was reported last month that more than a dozen NetEase-owned studios are potentially at risk of closure, including Nagoshi Studio and Grasshopper Manufacture. Previously known for its popular PC MMOs and mobile games, NetEase has expanded significantly in recent years, acquiring and establishing studios from industry veterans in Japan, North America, and Europe. However, as the games industry continues to endure turbulent times, there have been signs that, in recent months, it could be scaling back its ambitions. Source link #Visions #Mana #codirector #launches #studio #protect #creators Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I asked ChatGPT to work through some of the biggest philosophical debates of all time – here’s what happened I asked ChatGPT to work through some of the biggest philosophical debates of all time – here’s what happened There’s endless debate about AI replacing human creativity, judgment, and decision-making. But what if, instead of replacing us, it could help us think more clearly? I expect that’ll be met with a resounding “no thanks!” from some of you (I get it), but bear with me. I know emotion often clouds my judgment, and sometimes, stripping a problem down to its bare bones can be helpful. I’ve tested this in my own life. Not to blindly follow ChatGPT’s advice, but because there’s something fascinating about feeding it a tangled mess of thoughts and watching it return a structured, logical response. So, I decided to put its reasoning skills to the test. Philosophers have debated life’s biggest questions for centuries with no clear answers. But what happens when an AI – designed to process vast amounts of information – tries to tackle them? Can it offer fresh insights, or is it just repackaging old arguments? Of course, the point of a thought experiment isn’t to find a definitive answer – it’s about the process of thinking itself. But AI doesn’t just ponder these dilemmas. In some cases, it has to make these seemingly impossible decisions. For example, a self-driving car might face a real-world version of the trolley problem. Should it swerve into a pedestrian or collide with a bus full of people? ChatGPT isn’t driving our cars (yet), but AI is already shaping big decisions. People turn to it for career advice, personal dilemmas, and even therapy-like reassurance. So, can it help us work through life’s toughest philosophical questions? Let’s find out. 1. The trolley problem The thought experiment: A runaway trolley is heading down a track where five people are tied up and unable to move. You are standing next to a lever. If you pull it, the trolley will switch tracks, saving those five people. However, there’s one person tied to the other track. Do you pull the lever, sacrificing one person to save five? Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. ChatGPT’s reasoning and answer: This problem pits utilitarian ethics (maximizing the greatest good) against deontological ethics (the idea that some actions, like killing, are morally wrong no matter what). If I purely follow utilitarian logic, I’d pull the lever. Five lives are objectively more than one, and sacrificing one to save many seems like the logical choice. However, this logic gets shakier if we start assigning different values to lives. If we consider relationships, contributions to society, or innocence, things become more complicated. From a deontological perspective, pulling the lever makes me an active participant in someone’s death, whereas if I do nothing, I am merely a bystander to an existing tragedy. Some argue that directly choosing to kill, even for a greater good, makes me morally responsible in a way that inaction does not. My personal take? I’d pull the lever – but reluctantly. The logic of saving five over one feels like the least bad option, even though it’s still a terrible situation. But if the scenario shifted to physically pushing someone to stop the trolley (the “**** man variant”), I think the emotional and moral weight would change – directly causing harm feels more like ******* than a difficult ethical decision. 2. The ship of Theseus The thought experiment: Imagine a wooden ship that, over time, has each of its planks replaced one by one. Eventually, every single piece of the ship is replaced. Is it still the same ship? Often, this is taken one step further. Imagine someone gathers all of the original, discarded planks and rebuilds the ship exactly as it was. Which is the “real” Ship of Theseus. Is it the fully replaced ship that’s still sailing around or the reconstructed version made of the original materials? ChatGPT’s reasoning and answer: This problem has no clear answer because identity depends on how we define “sameness.” There are two main perspectives: Materialist Perspective: If identity is tied to physical components, then the ship made from the original planks is the true Ship of Theseus. The ship that underwent gradual replacement is a replica, even though it appears continuous. Continuity Perspective: If identity is about persistence over time rather than specific materials, then the ship that remained in operation is the true Ship of Theseus. Even though its materials changed, its essence and function remained intact. I lean toward the continuity perspective. Identity isn’t just about materials; it’s about form, function, and history. A person’s body completely regenerates its cells over time, but we still consider them the same person. By that logic, the gradually replaced ship is still the Ship of Theseus. However, if we extend this to personal identity, it raises even deeper questions. If all my cells have been replaced over time, am I still me? This is where things get really interesting. 3. The ******** room argument The thought experiment: Proposed by philosopher John Searle in 1980, the ******** Room Argument challenges the idea that artificial intelligence can truly “understand” language. Imagine a person who speaks only English sitting inside a closed room. Through a slot in the door, they receive slips of paper with ******** characters on them. They have no idea what the symbols mean, but they have a giant rulebook that tells them exactly how to manipulate the characters – how to respond with the correct symbols based on the input, like a complex lookup table. To an outside observer, it looks like the person inside understands ******** because they’re giving appropriate responses. But in reality, they are just following a set of rules without comprehension. ChatGPT’s reasoning and answer: Searle’s argument is a strong challenge to the idea that AI can never have true consciousness or understanding. Even if a system perfectly simulates intelligence, that doesn’t mean it has subjective experience or comprehension. However, there are counterarguments: What if the entire system (the person, the rulebook, and the process) collectively “understands” ********? Human brains also process language through learned rules – so how do we know our own understanding isn’t just an advanced version of the same thing? My take? Searle is right that AI lacks true understanding, but the distinction might not matter in practice. If an AI can hold conversations, answer complex questions, and interact indistinguishably from a human, does it really matter whether it “understands” or just simulates understanding? After all, we assume other humans have internal experiences, but we can never prove it. This is especially relevant today, as AI models like ChatGPT seem increasingly intelligent. They don’t “think” or “understand” in a human sense, but their outputs are sophisticated enough that we often treat them as if they do. And maybe, at a certain level, function is more important than philosophical definitions of consciousness. 4. The experience machine Thought experiment: Proposed by philosopher Robert Nozick in 1974, the experience machine challenges the idea that pleasure is the ultimate goal in life. Imagine there is a machine that can simulate any experience you desire. Once you plug in, you won’t know it’s a simulation – every moment will feel completely real. You could live out your greatest dreams, feel constant joy, and avoid all suffering. But here’s the catch: Once you enter, you can’t come back to the “real world.” Would you choose to plug in? ChatGPT’s reasoning and answer: At first glance, plugging in sounds tempting – why wouldn’t I want a life of endless joy, adventure, and success without any of the struggle? But the longer I think about it, the more uncomfortable I get. The biggest issue for me is meaning. If everything is pre-programmed, is it really me achieving those experiences, or just a script playing out? Would relationships in the machine feel the same if I knew they weren’t “real” people with their own thoughts and choices? Even if I wouldn’t know the difference while inside, something about choosing illusion over reality feels unsettling. There’s a reason we push through challenges in real life – we grow, we learn, we connect in ways that aren’t always pleasurable but are deeply meaningful. So, my answer? I wouldn’t plug in. A perfect, artificial life sounds appealing in theory, but real life, with all its struggles and unpredictability, feels more alive to me. That said, it raises fascinating questions about virtual reality and AI-generated experiences – how much illusion are we already comfortable with in our daily lives? 5. The prisoner’s dilemma The thought experiment: The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a classic problem in game theory that explores cooperation, self-interest, and trust. Imagine two criminals are arrested and placed in separate rooms. They cannot communicate. The authorities offer each of them the same deal: If you betray your partner (confess) while they stay silent, you go free, and they get 10 years in prison. If you both stay silent, you each get only 1 year in prison (due to lack of evidence). If you both betray each other, you both get 5 years in prison. ChatGPT’s reasoning and answer: Logically, the safest individual choice is to betray – because no matter what the other prisoner does, betraying either gets me freedom (if they stay silent) or 5 years (if they also betray), which is better than risking 10 years. However, from a broader perspective, cooperation is the better long-term strategy. If I trust the other prisoner to stay silent, we both walk away with just 1 year in prison – way better than 5 years each. If this were a one-time decision, I might betray. But if this were a repeated game (like in real life, where trust and relationships matter), cooperation is the winning strategy over time. If both parties learn to trust each other, they avoid escalating betrayal cycles. So, my final answer? If I trust the other prisoner even slightly, I’d stay silent. But if I think they’ll betray me, I’d have to do the same to avoid the worst outcome. It’s a game of trust, risk, and second-guessing—just like many real-life dilemmas. 6. Brain in a vat The thought experiment: The brain in a vat thought experiment is a modern twist on philosophical skepticism. Think of it like a sci-fi version of Descartes’ “evil ******” argument, because it crops up in some of the best sci-fi stories, particularly The Matrix. Imagine that, without your knowledge, your brain has been removed from your body and placed in a vat of nutrients, keeping it alive. Advanced computers are hooked up to your brain, feeding it perfectly simulated sensory experiences. To you, everything seems completely normal. You feel like you have a body, you see the world around you, you taste food, you hear sounds. But in reality, it’s all just electrical signals created by the computer. So, if you were just a brain in a vat, how would you ever know? And if you can’t know, how can you be sure that your current reality is real? ChatGPT’s reasoning and answer: Logically, if I were a brain in a vat, I’d have no way of proving it – because every attempt to “test reality” would itself be part of the simulation. So, in a strict philosophical sense, I can’t ever be 100% sure I’m not in one. However, I take a pragmatic approach: If my experiences feel real, and I can interact with the world in a meaningful way, does it really matter if it’s real or simulated? Whether I’m in a vat, a simulation, or an actual physical reality, I still have thoughts, emotions, and relationships that feel real to me. That said, this experiment becomes incredibly relevant today with advancements in AI, VR, and brain-computer interfaces. As we develop technology capable of generating near-indistinguishable realities, it forces us to ask: What makes an experience “real”? If people spend most of their time in virtual worlds, does that change their identity or sense of self? My final take? I can’t prove I’m not a brain in a vat. But until I have evidence that I am, I’m happy to live as if I’m not. Reality is what we experience – and that might just have to be enough. Could AI help us become better thinkers? Philosophical thought experiments have challenged us for centuries, forcing us to grapple with the mind-bending complexities of logic, ethics, identity, and reality itself. But what happens when an AI takes on these dilemmas? Working through these questions with ChatGPT, it’s clear that AI tools can simulate reasoning, weigh arguments, and even reach logical conclusions. But does that mean it truly understands – or is it just a highly advanced version of the rule-following prisoner in the ******** room? Can AI help us think more clearly? Maybe. But thought experiments were never about finding absolute answers, they’re about the questions themselves. And if AI can push us to ask better ones, perhaps ChatGPT could one day become less of a productivity assistant and more of a philosophical partner. 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North Korea may have just pulled off the world’s biggest heist North Korea may have just pulled off the world’s biggest heist When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images North Korea appears to have pulled off the world’s biggest heist, another worrying sign of the hermit kingdom’s growing prowess in cybercrime. State-backed hackers stole about $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit last week, according to the FBI. That’s more than the largest known bank theft of all time, when Saddam Hussein stole $1 billion from Iraq’s central bank on the eve of the 2003 war. Pyongyang agents took more in the attack on the popular platform than all the funds stolen by North Korean cybercriminals last year, according to cryptoanalysts Chainalysis: more than $1.3 billion. Leader Kim Jong Un is increasingly relying on “elite units” of hackers to prop up the regime’s “failing economy”, said The Telegraph. The ‘magnum opus’ Just after 2pm on Friday 21 February, a “notorious group of hackers” pulled off what could be “their magnum opus”, said The Independent. In just minutes, they stole from one of the world’s most popular crypto exchanges and “funnelled” the digital currency “across the internet to anonymous wallets”. Investigators were able to follow the funds in real time using the blockchain – the online ledger of every crypto transaction. They noted a pattern of laundering “closely mirroring a technique” used by The Lazarus Group: one of the world’s “most sophisticated hacking operations”. The group, allegedly “backed by North Korea since its inception in 2009”, caused “worldwide chaos” in 2017 with the WannaCry ransomware attacks, which infected 200,000 computers across 150 countries – including NHS systems. But this latest theft would be the group’s “largest strike to date” – the haul is equivalent to North Korea’s entire annual defence budget. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has called for a “war against Lazarus”, issuing a $140 million bounty to recover the funds. The move, a first for the industry, could mark the beginning of “coordinated global action” to “take down Lazarus”. A ‘haven’ for hackers In the past, Pyongyang “relied on its elite hacking cadres to conduct espionage or steal trade secrets”, said The Telegraph. Science prodigies are identified at a young age, and “pushed to compete in international maths and programming competitions”. But increasingly, these hackers are being used as “a weapon of economic warfare”: a way to “bolster the coffers” of a regime battered by sanctions and the Covid-19 pandemic. And the “virtually unregulated” cryptocurrency industry is a “haven” for hackers. Attacks by North Korean groups have “plagued the industry for years”, said The New York Times. Last year, hackers linked to the country stole more than $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency: a “dramatic jump” from the $660 stolen in 2023, reported The Guardian, and about 61% of the $2.2 billion stolen globally. The proceeds of The Lazarus Group’s “audacious thefts” are believed to have funded the regime’s nuclear and missile programmes. “Hackers linked to North Korea have become notorious for their sophisticated and relentless tradecraft, often employing advanced malware, social engineering, and cryptocurrency theft to fund state-sponsored operations and circumvent international sanctions,” Chainalysis said in its report. These attackers are getting “better and faster at massive exploits”. Source link #North #Korea #pulled #worlds #biggest #heist Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds drives Steam to historic 40 million concurrent user peak Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds drives Steam to historic 40 million concurrent user peak For the first time in its history, more than 40 million people were playing games on Steam this weekend. Steam‘s stats page stated that at around 2pm GMT on Sunday, the total number of concurrent Steam users hit a peak of 40,275,012. This is not only the highest peak ever recorded on the platform, but also the first time the peak has crossed 40 million concurrent users. A notable portion of these users were playing Monster Hunter Wilds, which hit a peak of more than 1.38 million players on Saturday, according to SteamDB. This made it the eighth game in Steam’s history to ever pass 1 million concurrent players, and put it fifth in its all-time charts of the highest all-time peak reached by a single game, bettering the likes of Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077 and Dota 2. It still has some way to go, however, to beat the all-time concurrent peaks of Counter-Strike 2 (1.6 million), Palworld (2.1 million), ****** Myth: Wukong (2.4 million) and PUBG Battlegrounds (3.2 million) Despite its overwhelming initial success on Steam, the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds continues to have a mixed response from players complaining about its performance. The game currently still has mixed reviews on Steam, with only 57% of the more than 56,000 user reviews on the service marked as ‘positive’. Monster Hunter Wilds’ Steam reviews are currently a mixed bag, with players complaining about poor performance and paywalled character editing. Many players are complaining that the game performs worse than it should on their particular setup, with Digital Foundry stating this weekend that the PC version has “profound performance problems” which “must be addressed”. In a video showing severe frame rate dips on a relatively high-powered rig, Digital Foundry’s Alex Battaglia stated: “I have no idea why an arid desert with nothing in it is running like this. A lot of games that look better run a lot better. “As a result, on a technical level, I don’t recommend playing this game on a lower-end GPU until it is patched, as I cannot derive optimised settings at the moment without serious concessions to visual quality that just don’t make sense.” Last week Capcom responded to players complaining about PC performance issues by suggesting: “If you’re experiencing any initial issues with Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, please try updating your graphics driver, turning off compatibility mode, and then readjust your settings.” In a linked post on the Monster Hunter support website, Capcom has suggested several steps that could fix the issues, including updating drivers, adding the game’s folder and files to a player’s anti-virus exception list, and more. Source link #Capcoms #Monster #Hunter #Wilds #drives #Steam #historic #million #concurrent #user #peak Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]