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Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak – WIRED Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak – WIRED Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak WIREDUS Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak ReutersMeasles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness The New York TimesAfter first measles death in a decade, state officials remind Utahns to get the MMR vaccine Utah News Dispatch Source link #Texas #Official #Warns #Measles #Parties #Growing #Outbreak #WIRED Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

STM Loves: Coogee Live, Mountain & Moon, ******* Shucks and Rottnest treats at The Good Grocer East Fremantle STM Loves: Coogee Live, Mountain & Moon, ******* Shucks and Rottnest treats at The Good Grocer East Fremantle Our tips include a new collection to mark ten years of a breakout local brand, island oysters for a good cause, a huge, free beachside event and where to get Rottnest Island Bakery goodies on the mainland. Source link #STM #Loves #Coogee #Live #Mountain #amp #Moon #******* #Shucks #Rottnest #treats #Good #Grocer #East #Fremantle Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fires rage in Myrtle Beach area. Residents evacuated, some allowed to return home Fires rage in Myrtle Beach area. Residents evacuated, some allowed to return home Homes were being evacuated Saturday in several areas of Horry County as wildfires raged in several spots. Firefighters with Horry County Fire Rescue, North Myrtle Beach and South Carolina Forestry Commission are battling fires in the area of Carolina Forest and Old Highway 90 and Edge Road. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of Old Highway 90 and Edge Road in the Myrtle Beach area for a reported outside fire, currently estimated at 100 acres in size. March 1, 2025 Public safety personnel evacuated homes in the Walkers Woods and Avalon neighborhoods because of an outdoor fire threatening structures. Evacuees are being told to go to Carolina Forest Recreation Center. As of 7:30 p.m., residents of ********* Road and Wyandot Court were allowed to return home. “We are still working to measure the fire and its impact,” according to an email at 9 p.m. from Horry County spokesperson Mikayla Moskov. “That said, as of this time, no structures have succumbed and we continue to work toward containment.” About 7 p.m., International Drive was closed to all non-public safety traffic as crews work to respond to the wildfire in Carolina Forest. A burn ban has been in place in Horry County since Thursday as dry and windy conditions persist. The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a burn ban on Saturday for all counties across the state until further notice. At least 102 wildfires were reported across the state on Saturday. At 1:25 p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of Old Highway 90 and Edge Road for a reported outside fire that is estimated at 100 acres in size. About 20 homes in that area are also being threatened and are being evacuated out of an abundance of caution, a Facebook post said. People in those areas could see plumes of smoke as fires continued to burn. At about 6 p.m. Horry County Fire Rescue said this fire was 75% contained. North Myrtle Beach Fire Chief Billy Floyd said crews are working with Horry County Fire Rescue to battle the fire off of Highway 90 in the area of Lewis Bay Ocean Preserve. Crews spent more than four hours battling the blaze from all sides, including near the industrial park, Floyd said. Floyd said he is keeping a watch that the fire doesn’t move toward Watertower Road and Barefoot Resort. “It looks a lot better than 2½ hours ago,” Floyd said. An aerial view of homes on ********* Road in Carolina Forest shows the wildfires and smoke. Firefighters headed to the area to try and save the homes. Doug Woods, spokesperson with the South Carolina Forestry Commission, said Friday that the crews are battling more than 100 acres along Lewis Ocean Bay Preserve. Bulldozers and varying types of equipment are being brought in to help fight the fire. The preserve is where forestry officials conducted a controlled burn last week that ended up getting out of control and spreading to 275 acres. It’s unclear if the controlled burn also caused this fire, Woods said. “We don’t know a cause right now,” Wood said. “I don’t know if it’s smoldering remains” from the controlled burn. A message left with Horry County Fire Rescue was not immediately returned. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Source link #Fires #rage #Myrtle #Beach #area #Residents #evacuated #allowed #return #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nine arrested at New York Tesla dealership as anti-Musk protests break out – Reuters Nine arrested at New York Tesla dealership as anti-Musk protests break out – Reuters Nine arrested at New York Tesla dealership as anti-Musk protests break out Reuters‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters gather outside showrooms to rally against Elon Musk’s role with DOGE CNNHow an S.F. Pilates instructor became the face of the city’s anti-Trump, anti-Musk protests San Francisco ChronicleHundreds protest Elon Musk, Donald Trump outside Tesla dealership in Owings Mills The Baltimore BannerAbout 1,000 in Tucson protest Musk, Trump Arizona Daily Star Source link #arrested #York #Tesla #dealership #antiMusk #protests #break #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kwinana Freeway ******: Teenager, 17, rushed to hospital following horror collision Kwinana Freeway ******: Teenager, 17, rushed to hospital following horror collision A teenager has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a horror ****** on Kwinana Freeway that forced the closure of a section of the freeway on Sunday. Source link #Kwinana #Freeway #****** #Teenager #rushed #hospital #horror #collision Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why Palantir could head for a fall as retail traders buy in Why Palantir could head for a fall as retail traders buy in Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) are under scrutiny as retail traders increase their positions, while company insiders, including CEO Alex Karp, are selling off significant amounts of the stock. Morning Brief hosts Brad Smith and Madison Mills discuss the contrast between retail and insider activity, questioning whether this signals potential bearishness for the company or just profit-taking after a strong run-up. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Josh ****** Source link #Palantir #fall #retail #traders #buy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sunday shows preview: Fault lines deepen after Trump-Zelensky clash; DOGE cuts endure – The Hill Sunday shows preview: Fault lines deepen after Trump-Zelensky clash; DOGE cuts endure – The Hill Sunday shows preview: Fault lines deepen after Trump-Zelensky clash; DOGE cuts endure The Hill‘Why Don’t You Wear a Suit?’: A Right-Wing News Outlet With Coveted Access Questions Zelensky The New York Times’Alpha male’: Trump’s body language in White House showdown with Zelensky, decoded by expert Hindustan TimesTrump’s Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies’ ability to sway US leader The Associated PressIn the room where it happened: Trump advisers recall what led up to Oval Office confrontation CBS News Source link #Sunday #shows #preview #Fault #lines #deepen #TrumpZelensky #clash #DOGE #cuts #endure #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

David Koch: The best ways to boost your borrowing power David Koch: The best ways to boost your borrowing power With the recent rate cut comes an increase in property values. For those wanting to buy, the higher prices might mean you now need to borrow more. Here’s how to make yourself more appealing to a lender and boost your borrowing power. Be honest with yourself While rate cuts will improve borrowing power, be warned they won’t necessarily bring home ownership dreams closer in reach. Rather than helping people reach their property goals faster, they may just end up paying more as a result, as ******* deposits threaten to push up property prices. I really encourage people to run a mortgage stress test before making use of their improved borrowing capacity. If you max out on your loan, you could find yourself in a difficult situation should your circumstances change down the track. Your debt-to-income ratio is an important consideration, not only for banks to assess your capacity to repay the loan, but for you to ensure you have enough money to live on while paying off the mortgage. Generally, a good rule of thumb is to ensure you’re not spending much more than a third of your income on repayments. You want to ensure you’ve got plenty left over for your other bills and expenses, and some to put aside for saving and emergencies. Tips for boosting borrowing power Here are some steps to take to enhance your borrowing capacity. 1. Reduce your credit-card limits or get rid of them When lenders calculate borrowing power, they use the entire credit-card limit, rather than the balance, as part of their serviceability calculations. Therefore, reducing your limit or closing your credit card may help boost your borrowing power. According to an analysis by comparison website Compare the Market (where I’m economic director), a $10,000 credit-card limit held by someone earning $100,000 would reduce their borrowing capacity from $552,000 to $505,000 — a difference of $47,000. 2. Know your credit score Some comparison websites provide free credit score checks to help you understand how strong your borrowing position is. Lenders use your credit score and credit history to calculate risk when assessing your application, so improving your credit score is one way to improve your chances of being approved. So it’s things like ensuring that you have no outstanding debts from credit cards or buy now, pay later platforms such as Afterpay. Lenders will also want to see that you have a low debt-to-income ratio. 3. Consider a joint purchase You could team up with a family member, partner or friend if your borrowing capacity isn’t high enough and you’re struggling to meet the lender’s income requirements. Joint purchases have become a popular way for many to break into the property market. Two incomes are usually better than one, so you may find your borrowing power increases with an additional person on the loan. Just make sure you set the deal up appropriately to take into account such things as who is going to live in the property, what will happen if someone wants to sell and what to do if someone can no longer pay the mortgage. A word on ‘genuine savings’ Some people might think that the easiest way to increase their borrowing capacity is to have a financial windfall, but that’s not necessarily the case. To lend money to you, providers will want to know you have enough genuine savings stashed away. If you aren’t aware of the difference between genuine and non-genuine savings, now is probably a good time to become familiar with the terms. Genuine savings are just as the name suggests — savings that you have genuinely saved yourself over time. These can include up to three months’ worth of money savings, shares, term deposits or equity in an existing property. On the other hand, non-genuine savings are generally “once off” sums of money and don’t necessarily display a strong saving habit. Non-genuine savings can include monetary gifts, inheritance, tax refunds or bonuses from work. They also include less than three months’ worth of short-term savings, so start building savings as soon as possible. It is important to have genuine savings put away to demonstrate that you can save in the long term. Be prepared and punctual The more you borrow, the greater the risk for lenders. Consequently, they will need assurance that you are capable of paying back the ******* loan. And for that to happen, you will need to provide efficient and supportive financial evidence. To ensure your application is seen as favourable for approval, it pays to have all the required documents available and ready to submit ahead of time. This helps to alleviate stress, but it also provides your home loan provider with a great first impression of the type of borrower you will be: reliable and punctual. Upping your borrowing capacity can make the loan application process seem even more daunting and complex. But no matter the amount, you’ll be more successful if you understand the requirements and put your best financial foot forward by decreasing your debt and increasing your genuine savings. Good luck! Source link #David #Koch #ways #boost #borrowing #power Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Police arrest two people after armed bank robbery in Boise. One other still at large Police arrest two people after armed bank robbery in Boise. One other still at large Boise Police arrested two people after an armed robbery on Thursday afternoon. A man “brandished a handgun during the robbery,” police previously said. Police then said the man fled the scene on a motorcycle with someone else, according to previous Statesman reporting. “Shortly before the robbery took place, Boise Police responded to a false 911 call reporting an active shooter at a business on the 10400 block of W. Fairview Ave,” Boise Police said in a news release. Law enforcement identified the caller, who they said allegedly knew the bank robbers and “was an accomplice.” She was arrested on suspicion of robbery (conspiracy) and resisting or obstructing officers, according to the news release. Her charges do not yet appear on Idaho’s online court portal. Police also arrested a man on suspicion of robbery, the news release said. His charges do not yet appear on Idaho’s online court portal. Law enforcement are still looking for a bald, white man, who is around 5 feet, 10 inches tall and has blue eyes, according to the news release. Anyone with information about him can call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790. People can make an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677), www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device. Source link #Police #arrest #people #armed #bank #robbery #Boise #large Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Attorneys are suing to keep 10 migrants out of Guantanamo Bay as others say they were abused there – The Associated Press Attorneys are suing to keep 10 migrants out of Guantanamo Bay as others say they were abused there – The Associated Press Attorneys are suing to keep 10 migrants out of Guantanamo Bay as others say they were abused there The Associated PressTrump Is Sending Migrants From Around the World to Guantanamo. One Mother Speaks Out About Her Son’s Detention. ProPublicaSatellite analysis shows rapid dash to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay ABC NewsLawyers sue to stop Trump administration from sending 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay PBS NewsHour Source link #Attorneys #suing #migrants #Guantanamo #Bay #abused #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New-look Panthers hold off Sharks in Vegas thriller New-look Panthers hold off Sharks in Vegas thriller Life without Jarome Luai and James Fisher-Harris is off to a great start for defending premiers Penrith, who wrapped up the NRL’s second Las Vegas visit with a thrilling 28-22 win over Cronulla. The Panthers had their wobbles at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday (AEDT) as they took their first steps without Luai and Fisher-Harris – undoubtedly the two most important players they have lost in five years as NRL heavyweights. But against a Sharks side tipped as genuine title contenders, early signs were that Penrith will be competitive as long as Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo are on deck. Down by six points in the final two minutes of a game that featured several momentum shifts, the Sharks had one last chance to level the scores in the final two minutes. But on the fifth tackle, centre Jesse Ramien opted not to pass right to an unmarked Sam Stonestreet and found himself stopped short by a horde of Panthers. The Sharks had dominated a clunky Penrith in the opening stages and had the first try thanks to a double-pump from Nicho Hynes, before Yeo came up with a big play. On the last tackle and with Cleary out of play in the ruck, Yeo sized up wrecking ball recruit Addin Fonua-Blake and ran around him to the tryline at close range. Only minutes later, Cleary threaded a pinpoint kick past the defence for a flying Izack Tago and the Panthers looked on top at 12-4. Later in his Sharks debut, veteran Fonua-Blake would find his own try by burrowing through Dylan Edwards, Scott Sorensen and Yeo. Braydon Trindall took on the bulk of kicking duties for the Sharks after off-season speculation as to how he and Hynes would share playmaking duties. He put the Sharks back into the game with a kick for Briton Nikora to score, and then sent a beautiful flat ball to Kayal Iro in the second half. Cronulla looked their best attacking a makeshift left edge featuring Jack Cole, Luke Garner and Daine Laurie, who came on when teenage winger Casey McLean suffered a head knock in the opening minutes. But the Panthers constantly found a way to strike back, with tries to wingers Laurie and Paul Alamoti a product of their well-oiled system when shifting wide. Cleary had his hands on the ball again in the second half as the Panthers shifted wide for another Laurie try that ultimately proved the difference. Cleary would have sent a scare through the Panthers’ camp when he keeled over in backplay following a tackle, but a trainer attended him and he played on, appearing only to be winded. Source link #Newlook #Panthers #hold #Sharks #Vegas #thriller Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rocket Lab Debuts Satellite Model That Could Compete With Starlink Rocket Lab Debuts Satellite Model That Could Compete With Starlink PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Launch provider Rocket Lab is introducing a new satellite model that could help it and other companies operate space-based internet systems to rival Starlink. Rocket Lab’s Flatellite satellite is designed to be mass-produced for large constellations. The company aims to launch the satellites through its upcoming Neutron reusable rocket, a competitor to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 vehicle. Like Starlink satellites, Flatellites can be packed on top of each other, enabling a single rocket to carry a whole batch into Earth’s orbit. “Flatellite enables secure, low-latency, high-speed connectivity, and remote sensing capability,” Rocket Lab says. “The industry is hungry for versatile satellites that are affordable and built fast in high volumes. This is why we created Flatellite,” CEO Peter Beck said in the announcement. Interestingly, Rocket Lab describes the satellite as a “bold, strategic move” toward the company one day operating “its own constellation and delivering services from space,” similar to SpaceX and Starlink. The Long Beach-based company remains mum on the full details of its satellite ambitions. But in an earnings call, Beck added: “We’ve developed Flatilite after many years of working closely with constellation operators and getting to deeply understand their needs of today and, of course, into the future.” A key question is if Rocket Lab has already secured customer orders for Flatellite, but the company notes the satellite was designed for “national security, defense, and commercial markets.” In the meantime, Rocket Lab previously received a subcontract to help Canada’s MDA design and manufacture 17 satellites to refresh the constellation for Globalstar, which has been powering satellite iPhone features for Apple. Source link #Rocket #Lab #Debuts #Satellite #Model #Compete #Starlink Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FINAL 2025 Oscar Predictions in all 23 Categories – AwardsWatch FINAL 2025 Oscar Predictions in all 23 Categories – AwardsWatch FINAL 2025 Oscar Predictions in all 23 Categories AwardsWatchOscars 2025: How to watch Academy Awards and who is nominated BBC.comOscar nominations 2025: See list of nominees and categories for 97th Academy Awards USA TODAYHow to Watch The Oscars® 2025: See When & Where to Stream the Academy Awards, Red Carpet Shows & More! ABCHow to Watch the Oscars 2025: Date, Time and Streaming The New York Times Source link #FINAL #Oscar #Predictions #Categories #AwardsWatch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tactical FPS Set in Post-Apocalyptic America Will Be Playable Again Soon Tactical FPS Set in Post-Apocalyptic America Will Be Playable Again Soon Small Indie Company has revealed that We The People will be playable during Steam’s Zombie Fest event, which starts on May 26 and runs to June 2. We The People is a tactical first-person shooter that has been in development for a few years at Small Indie Company. It’s inspired by games like Escape from Tarkov, Fallout, and Rainbow Six, and at first blush, it looks great. I was fortunate enough to put the team at Small Indie Company to a few questions back in 2023. What I learned about We The People excited me, and in the latest devlog, the squad revealed the innovations and enhancements applied to the developing title over the last few months. Evolving We The People will launch on Steam in early access when it’s ready. There’s no date for the game to hit the market just yet, but a playable demo will surface on May 26, giving gamers a limited window in which to test out the latest upgrades. In a devlog posted on March 1, which was the first posted since April 2024, the team revealed what it had been working on for almost a year. The key upgrades to We The People are centered around immersive in-game elements like recoil, weapon malfunctions, and suppression mechanics. The team has also fine-tuned throwables and the inventory menu, as well as optimised environments and tweaked movement mechanics. This is all based on feedback secured during the last playtest. We The People is set in a post-apocalyptic rendition of the United States, and that wasteland, you’re ‘one of the few left amongst the living dead’. I learned how all this would work when I caught up with Small Indie Company in 2023: In many ways, we acknowledge we’re standing on the shoulders of giants like EFT and DayZ, and want to pay homage to them, show a level of irreverence for the work they’ve done and continue moving the extraction genre forward in a meaningful way. We’re looking at We The People as a love letter to the genre, something that people will get to watch grow over time. We know what we want to provide in terms of a minimum viable product leading to our Early Access launch on Steam, as well as long-term plans for the game’s evolution over time. Back then, I learned that the plan is to host in-game auction houses that operate on a peer-to-peer level, as well as vendors, dedicated questlines, and progression systems. There are desires to build out a safe zone which acts as a ‘hub’ central to the extraction shooter formula. We The People can be wishlisted on Steam ahead of the next playable demo going live. For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news that an AI-based Guitar Hero Mobile ad has appeared online SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Tactical #FPS #Set #PostApocalyptic #America #Playable Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Smylie thrilled for fellow Aussie Peake to win NZ Open Smylie thrilled for fellow Aussie Peake to win NZ Open The talent-packed stable of Ritchie Smith now has another big tournament winner in Ryan Peake. Source link #Smylie #thrilled #fellow #Aussie #Peake #win #Open Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S. federal workers hit with second wave of emails demanding job details – CNBC U.S. federal workers hit with second wave of emails demanding job details – CNBC U.S. federal workers hit with second wave of emails demanding job details CNBCThe one thing you needed to do last week Financial TimesFresh Musk emails to workers lead to renewed pushback at federal agencies The Washington PostOPM’s second email to federal employees asks what they did last week — and adds a new requirement: report Fox NewsFederal workers receive second email requiring list of week’s accomplishments NBC Washington Source link #U.S #federal #workers #hit #wave #emails #demanding #job #details #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kane Cornes reveals his top 50 players in the AFL Kane Cornes reveals his top 50 players in the AFL Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes is counting down the top 50 players in the AFL as we head into the new season. Who makes the cut? Who’s unlucky to miss? Check out the players ranked No.50 to No.11 before Cornes reveals the top 10 on Monday and Tuesday night’s news bulletins. 50. Jack Sinclair 49. Max Holmes 48. Brayden Maynard 47. Andrew Brayshaw 46. Patrick Dangerfield 45. Lachie Whitfield 44. Noah Anderson Camera IconGold Coast’s new skipper Noah Anderson. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West *********** 43. Jai Newcombe 42. Aliir Aliir 41. Charlie Cameron 40. Dylan Moore 39. Luke Davies-Uniake 38. Dan Houston 37. Callum Wilkie 36. James Sicily 35. Sam Walsh 34. Connor Rozee 33. Harris Andrews 32. Jake Waterman 31. Hugh McCluggage 30. Will Day Camera IconWill Day is Hawthorn’s No.1, according to Kane Cornes. Credit: Getty 29. Tom Papley 28. Harry Sheezel 27. Max Gawn 26. Sam Taylor 25. Zach Merrett 24. Sam Darcy 23. Nick Larkey 22. Jordan Dawson 21. Hayden Young 20. Jason Horne-Francis 19. Caleb Serong 18. Izak Rankine 17. Jacob Weitering 16. Jeremy McGovern Camera IconJeremy McGovern remains one of the AFL’s premier defenders. Credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images 15. Nick Blakey 14. Tom Stewart 13. Toby Greene 12. Errol Gulden 11. Jesse Hogan Tune into the 6pm news bulletins on Monday and Tuesday night as Cornes reveals his top 10. Source link #Kane #Cornes #reveals #top #players #AFL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

***, Ukraine sign loan agreement after ‘meaningful and warm’ visit – The Hill ***, Ukraine sign loan agreement after ‘meaningful and warm’ visit – The Hill ***, Ukraine sign loan agreement after ‘meaningful and warm’ visit The HillZelenskyy meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London following Trump Oval Office clash Fox NewsUK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown The GuardianStarmer to Urge Europe to Face New Reality After Zelenskiy Talks Bloomberg Source link #Ukraine #sign #loan #agreement #meaningful #warm #visit #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

So near yet so far as Aussie aces lose WTA semi-finals So near yet so far as Aussie aces lose WTA semi-finals Daria Saville and Ajla Tomljanovic are quickly recapturing their best form, but both fell just short in their bid to make the final of their respective WTA tournaments. After missing plenty of tennis over the past couple of years because of injuries, the two *********** veterans pushed their opponents to the limit on Saturday (Sunday AEDT), but lost their semi-finals in three sets. At the WTA 500 hardcourt event in Texas, Tomljanovic pushed top-seeded Jessica Pegula all the way but fell just short of reaching the Austin Open title decider. The American looked to be cruising to victory after comfortably claiming the first set for the loss of just one game. However, Tomljanovic fought back to claim the second set and force a decider, with Pegula eventually closing out the match 6-1 4-6 6-3. Pegula exploited 11 double faults from the Aussie and converted seven of 16 break points in the match, which lasted one hour and 58 minutes. “We were a little hit or miss with our serves today,” Pegula said after the match. “It was pretty hot today, the ball was kind of flying.”I always want to show that I’m one of the best Americans, one of the best players in the world, so being able to do that on home soil is always special.” The American had plenty of patriotic support from the crowd, including Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Pegula’s victory set up an all-American final against McCartney Kessler, who beat Belgian Greet Minnen 7-5 6-4. It is Pegula’s 16th final and second of the year after her runner-up finish to compatriot Madison Keys at the Adelaide International in January. Tomljanovic, currently No.111, will return to the world’s top 100 when the next rankings are released. At the Merida Open Akron hardcourt event in Mexico, Saville would have liked her chances against Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango. The 30-year-old Saville, who had to qualify for the event at the Yucatan Country Club in Merida, lost the first set to the world No.133. Saville rallied to claim the second set, before Arango comfortably won the decider, clinching the match 6-3 4-6 6-2. Arango’s reward was a place in the final against American Emma Navarro, who beat Armenia’s Elina Avanesyan 6-3 6-3 in their semi-final. Saville, who has been ranked as high as No.20 in the world, is set to improve at least 10 places on her current No.121 ranking. Source link #Aussie #aces #lose #WTA #semifinals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons – Engadget Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons – Engadget Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons EngadgetSamsung Marks a Step Forward With AI for Everyone with New Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G SamsungSamsung’s Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates WIREDSamsung Broadens AI Phone Lineup With $300 5G Galaxy Models Yahoo FinanceForget the $599 iPhone 16E: Samsung’s New Galaxy A Phones Are Truly Affordable CNET Source link #Samsung039s #midrange #Galaxy #A56 #photo #editing #bump #buttons #Engadget Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA election 2025: Libby Mettam rules out review but Labor says abortion debate is not over WA election 2025: Libby Mettam rules out review but Labor says abortion debate is not over Roger Cook has launched a fresh attack on the ‘alarming’ character of some Liberal candidates, but was forced to concede not all Labor MP’s agreed with his Government’s abortion reforms. Source link #election #Libby #Mettam #rules #review #Labor #abortion #debate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies – Space.com Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies – Space.com Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies Space.comNASA to Provide Coverage of Progress 91 Launch, Space Station Docking NASARussian Soyuz-2.1a rocket put Progress MS-30 spacecraft into orbit Prensa LatinaBelyayev’s ‘candle’: ISS cargo ship lifts off with logo for cosmonaut’s centennial collectSPACE.comCargo Spacecraft Heads for Space Station in First Baikonur Launch of 2025 Times of Central Asia Source link #Russian #cargo #ship #docks #space #station #science #spacesuit #supplies #Space.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Saul Eslake: Chief hater of WA’s GST deal floated to help carve up the tax revenue Saul Eslake: Chief hater of WA’s GST deal floated to help carve up the tax revenue The loudest critic of Western Australia’s GST deal has put up his hand to join the body carving up the tax revenue — but Saul Eslake concedes he might only get the job to shut him up. Source link #Saul #Eslake #Chief #hater #GST #deal #floated #carve #tax #revenue Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Guitar Hero Mobile Ad Appears on Activision’s Instagram With Obvious AI Art Guitar Hero Mobile Ad Appears on Activision’s Instagram With Obvious AI Art It was recently noticed that an advertisement for a new ‘Guitar Hero Mobile’ title had been surreptitiously uploaded to Activision’s official Instagram channel. While the post has since been hidden, it can still be accessed if you have the link. The ad, which bears shockingly obvious AI art, claims that a new Guitar Hero Mobile game will be released in 2025. Fans of the franchise were quick to criticise the use of AI art, which is staring you in the face from the post on Instagram. This isn’t the first time, even in the last few weeks, that Activision has drawn criticism for using AI art in games. Play Your Way In a post on Instagram, Activision revealed Guitar Hero Mobile with the tagline: ‘Play your way – Guitar Hero goes mobile’ Everything about the image just smacks of generative AI, sucking the soul of Guitar Hero clean out of the proposal. It leads us to question how long it would have taken for a human artist to create the same image, which is just a band on a stage with the traditional Guitar Hero prompt bar beneath it. Bizarrely, the image shows a band featuring four guitarists, no drummer, no vocalist, and the prompt bar has two blue paths. It’s like they want us to hate them. In September 2024, I reported on Phil Spencer’s revelation that he regrets passing on Destiny and Guitar Hero many years ago. The industry veteran revealed that he could have pulled an exclusivity deal on these titles, but he didn’t believe Guitar Hero, the arcade game with plastic instruments, would ‘work’. Since Guitar Hero disappeared from the market, Fortnite Festival has stepped up to fill the void. Released in 2023, Fortnite Festival is a Guitar Hero-styled game that invites users to enjoy a similar experience, complete with licensed soundtracks. From 2024 onwards, peripheral companies started manufacturing plastic guitars to be used in Fortnite Festival. What do you think about the Guitar Hero Mobile ad? Does the obvious AI art get under your skin? Let me know in the comments. For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news that the Twisted Metal reboot would have been a battle royale game. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Guitar #Hero #Mobile #Appears #Activisions #Instagram #Obvious #Art Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Protestors stand with NPS in South Minneapolis – KARE11.com Protestors stand with NPS in South Minneapolis – KARE11.com Protestors stand with NPS in South Minneapolis KARE11.comBeneath Yosemite’s Beauty, Anger and Anxiety Over Trump’s Job Cuts The New York TimesHundreds protest against park ranger cuts as the administration moves to shrink the government Yahoo‘Protect the parks’: Protesters in Yosemite, Bay Area blast Trump’s firings San Francisco Chronicle Source link #Protestors #stand #NPS #South #Minneapolis #KARE11.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]