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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s Hardcore Mode is Brutal But This Perk Makes It a Death Sentence Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s Hardcore Mode is Brutal But This Perk Makes It a Death Sentence Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s hardcore mode is pretty intense. It increases the immersion to a massive extent by enabling you to think about a lot of things, including how you smell in the game as well. KCD2 is a well-designed game that pays immense attention to details. Image Credit: Warhorse Studios On top of a lot of challenging perks that will keep players on their toes at all times, there is one perk that is so brutal that it is a death sentence. Players would need to be extremely vigilant and take full accountability for their actions if they wish to survive in this game in the hardcore mode. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s hardcore mode is just too much Players should approach the hardcore mode with extreme caution. Image Credit: Warhorse Studios In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s hardcore mode, committing crimes has dire consequences if caught. The law will keep a closer eye on you, monitoring every action. No one forgets a crime in these lands, and if you are caught again, the only option left for you is execution. Even the smaller crimes have severe punishments with serious consequences. One would need to be extremely cautious to survive and thrive in this ruthless setting. None of the perks favor the player, and beginners or even amateurs should stay away from this mode. The developer has paid a lot of attention to making the game as detailed as possible. There are a lot of new perks that get added with this mode—restricting fast travel, shoes wearing out quickly, having a bad back—all of the experience gained is 20% slower, feeling the need to eat more and sleep more to stay energetic and building speech skills to interact with people. The game just throws players into a cutthroat world to fend for themselves, and by imposing such restrictions, the developer aims at crafting a more immersive experience that will enable players to feel a part of the world more intimately. However, players who are new to the game should not jump right into this mode. Kingdom Comes Deliverance 2 takes immersion to another level Committing crimes in the game has serious consequences. Image Credit: Warhorse Studios A similar level of immersion can be seen in the games from Rockstar, including GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. However, these games are not even remotely as ruthless or as difficult as Kingdom Comes Deliverance 2. Players who are planning to try this mode should know what they are getting into. It might work wonders for some, but it might become frustrating for others. This mode is not for everyone since it requires immaculate skills and knowledge of the game’s world. However, if you are someone who likes this level of immersion and is often excited about raising the bar in the game that you play, this mode is worth trying. It will be a ruthless but fun experience. How would you like to approach this mode? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Kingdom #Deliverance #Hardcore #Mode #Brutal #Perk #Death #Sentence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

He did some good but he must stand down, constituents say He did some good but he must stand down, constituents say Jonny Humphries BBC News, Cheshire PA Media Mike Amesbury had his jail sentence suspended on appeal – but his political career appears to be as good as over “We were absolutely shocked, astonished.” That was the reaction from Frodsham residents to the violent CCTV footage that appears to have sunk the political career of Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury. Many of the people who voted Amesbury into parliament last year – with a healthy majority of more than 14,000 – seem bewildered and appalled after his assault conviction for repeatedly punching 45-year-old Paul Fellows on a Frodsham street on 26 October last year. Some constituents expressed sympathy and surprise that Amesbury was initially sent to prison for a first offence after he had pleaded guilty to assault – but most agreed his political career should be over. The 55-year-old, who was suspended by the Labour Party in October, was described by several constituents as someone who had “done a lot of good” and who you could pass the time of day with. The vast majority of that goodwill though appears to have evaporated after they watched the true extent of the attack on Mr Fellows captured on CCTV and widely shared online. Jonny Humphries/BBC Dorothy and Bob Cummings say they were “astonished” at the video footage of the assault Married couple Bob and Dorothy Cummings, originally from Scotland, have lived in Frodsham for 16 years and said they had bumped into their MP in the town centre on several occasions. “We see him round town a lot, he seems like quite a nice guy”, said Mr Cummings. “We see him in Costa Coffee a lot, he chats to people, yeah astonished.” Ms Cummings added: “He’s done a lot of good for Frodsham, for the area.” They both agreed Amesbury’s behaviour was “wrong”, but said they felt the immediate 10-week prison sentence, handed down at Chester Magistrates’ Court, was harsh and they welcomed Thursday’s judgment to suspend the sentence on appeal. Mr Cummings said: “I just thought it was daft because they’re releasing prisoners because there’s no room in jails. “It was a first offence and it’s highly unlikely he’ll do it again.” Jonny Humphries/BBC Nan Haworth says she is glad Amesbury’s sentence was suspended but thinks he should probably step down Nan Haworth, another Frodsham constituent, was “horrified” by the video footage of the attack, but glad to see Amesbury released on appeal. “He really laid into him didn’t he? – a second time and a third time,” she said. “I was surprised because he’s got a good reputation that guy… but I think he’s got his just desserts.” Asked if she would like to see Amesbury step down, she said: “Possibly, yes.” Others across the constituency were less forgiving. Chris Howard, owner of the Curiosity Bookshop in Runcorn Old Town, also described Amesbury as having “done a lot of good”. But he was appalled by the extent of Amesbury’s violence in the early hours of the morning. Jonny Humphries/BBC Chris Howard said the assault could have ended much more seriously “To see anybody doing that would be a terrible thing,” he said. “It was a sustained attack, it wasn’t just a one off, he carried on and he had to be pulled off.” Mr Howard highlighted the words of Chester’s deputy chief magistrate Tan Ikram, who told Amesbury he had seen examples of punches to the head ending in fatality. “It could have easily gone a lot worse,” Mr Howard said. “I can’t see how he can carry on afterwards, not seeing what people have seen – it shouldn’t be allowed that he carries on.” Delivery driver Paul Rowlands, from the village of Mickle Trafford between Frodsham and Chester, said Amesbury’s sentence being suspended on appeal was “not a fair result”. Jonny Humphries/BBC Paul Rowland says if Amesbury stays in his position it could lead to “controversy dragging on” He said: “The video footage of him striking that man, I think, was quite disgusting for anybody, let alone an MP. “So I think it’s a fair sentence and I think he should really carry out that sentence, especially with this the position he has.” He called on Amesbury to step down immediately to avoid “controversy dragging on longer and longer”. For Runcorn butcher Danny Shaw, Amesbury’s behaviour meant there was no question of carrying on as the local MP. “He needs to stand down now,” he said. Jonny Humphries/BBC Danny Shaw says trust has been lost after the assault Mr Shaw added: “I think we need to start afresh again because the thing is, now he’s done what he’s done and he is all over the news for what he has done.” Amesbury was ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work, undertake an alcohol monitoring programme, go on an anger management course, and carry out 20 days of rehabilitation work. Leaving Chester Crown Court on Thursday, he refused to answer questions from the waiting media about whether he would resign as an MP. But he said: “I’d like to reiterate that I sincerely apologise once again to Mr Fellows and his family. “I’m now going to go and see my family, and go home, and I’ll give a statement at a later stage.” As it stands, his constituents could get the power to force him out if they so choose. Any prison sentence, whether immediate or suspended, triggers a recall petition. If 10% of voters sign on the dotted line, then a by-election is triggered. There would be nothing to stop Amesbury standing in that election if he wished, as only prison sentences of more than 12 months result in disqualification from holding office. But for many constituents, that process should be unnecessary. Mr Shaw said: “I don’t think there’ll be any trust there at all, so I think the right thing would be to stand down now and let somebody else take over.” Source link #good #stand #constituents Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Search for missing Beaumont children called off after failure to find human remains Search for missing Beaumont children called off after failure to find human remains The excavation was the latest effort to find the remains of the Beaumont children after they disappeared on Australia Day nearly 60 years ago. Source link #Search #missing #Beaumont #children #called #failure #find #human #remains Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting – BBC.com DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting – BBC.com DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting BBC.comWHO extends mpox emergency as more transmissible clade 1a variant identified in DR Congo cidrap.umn.eduMpox still a health emergency, says WHO Reuters.comThird meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024 – Temporary recommendations World Health Organization Source link #Congo #conflict #mpox #patients #flee #clinics #rebel #looting #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman charged after police seize swords, hunting knives, more than 120g of meth at Broome home Woman charged after police seize swords, hunting knives, more than 120g of meth at Broome home Police seized various quantities of ******** drugs, weapons including swords and hunting knives, and $13,440 in cash after executing a search warrant in Broome on Friday. Source link #Woman #charged #police #seize #swords #hunting #knives #120g #meth #Broome #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump's "disaster" meeting with Zelensky stuns Republican hawks in Congress – Axios Trump's "disaster" meeting with Zelensky stuns Republican hawks in Congress – Axios Trump’s “disaster” meeting with Zelensky stuns Republican hawks in Congress AxiosZelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup The Associated PressTrump Vs Zelensky: How World Leaders Reacted To The Conflict NDTVIt Was an Ambush The AtlanticVideo: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asks Secretary Rubio what Zelensky should apologize for | CNN Politics CNN Source link #Trump039s #quotdisasterquot #meeting #Zelensky #stuns #Republican #hawks #Congress #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Perth Festival: Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos bring passion to East Perth Power Station gig spiked with Oils Perth Festival: Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos bring passion to East Perth Power Station gig spiked with Oils Peter Garrett maintains the rage at East Perth Power Station gig with ‘solo’ band, the Alter Egos. Source link #Perth #Festival #Peter #Garrett #amp #Alter #Egos #bring #passion #East #Perth #Power #Station #gig #spiked #Oils Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

California's new bar exam launch was a 'disaster.' Now test takers are suing. – SFGATE California's new bar exam launch was a 'disaster.' Now test takers are suing. – SFGATE California’s new bar exam launch was a ‘disaster.’ Now test takers are suing. SFGATECalifornia bar exam meltdown on Tuesday prompts offer of March retakes Reuters.comCalifornia bar hunts for who leaked bar questions, applicants sue test administrator ABA JournalRetakes offered to California Bar exam takers after widespread issues reported with new test CBS News Source link #California039s #bar #exam #launch #039disaster.039 #test #takers #suing #SFGATE Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

De’Longhi’s new bean-to-cup coffee machine could make you a milk-frothing maestro De’Longhi’s new bean-to-cup coffee machine could make you a milk-frothing maestro The De’Longhi La Specialista Touch is a new bean-to-cup coffee machine It can adapt brewing to suit your coffee beans, and offers five milk textures The machine can also prepare cold brew coffee in five minutes De’Longhi makes some of the best coffee makers we’ve tested here at TechRadar, and its latest bean-to-cup machine looks like it could rival the technical skills of a professional barista. Not only does the new De’Longhi La Specialista Touch offer an extensive menu of hot and cold drinks, it can also tailor the brewing process to suit your preferred beans, and offers five different milk textures. The only thing you need to worry about is pouring the latte art. Unlike the De’Longhi La Specialista Opera, which launched in October, the new La Specialista Touch has a large color touchscreen that lets you browse through a list of preset drink options, and tinker with brewing settings, taking your pick from 15 grind sizes and three brewing temperatures. Not quite sure how to extract the most flavor from your beans? The machine’s Bean Adapt technology makes recommendations for different types of coffee, with optimized dosing, grind and extraction settings for different types, roasts, and blends. Once you’ve found something you like, you can save it to your personal profile so you can access it quickly next time. (Image credit: De’Longhi) Plant or dairy As a fan of a good macchiato, what I find most intriguing is the machine’s new milk texturizing system, which uses a cool-touch automatic steam wand to produce five different milk textures. The system has settings for both plant and dairy milk, which is always welcome too. Many machines are optimized for dairy only, and struggle to create silky foam with almond or oat alternatives. Another particularly interesting feature is cold extraction, which De’Longhi promises will create a smooth drink with the same flavor profile as traditional overnight cold brewing, but takes just five minutes from start to finish. Several coffee machines I’ve tried recently have done a respectable job of cold extraction, so I’m interested to see how the La Specialista Touch compares. I’ll be testing the new machine very soon, and will bring you a full review so you can see how it holds up against the competition – and whether it can create the dreamy, ******* microfoam it promises. It’s available now direct from De’Longhi, priced at £699 (about $880 / AU$1,400). You might also like Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Source link #DeLonghis #beantocup #coffee #machine #milkfrothing #maestro Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Collingwood’s premiership winning coach Craig McRae celebrates another trophy success in *********** Guineas Collingwood’s premiership winning coach Craig McRae celebrates another trophy success in *********** Guineas Collingwood’s AFL premiership-winning coach Craig McRae celebrated a trophy of a different kind on Saturday when Feroce, a horse he part-owns, ripped away with the Group 1 $1 million *********** Guineas (1600m). Source link #Collingwoods #premiership #winning #coach #Craig #McRae #celebrates #trophy #success #*********** #Guineas Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tineco Pure One A50S cordless vacuum review: superb suction but a flawed design Tineco Pure One A50S cordless vacuum review: superb suction but a flawed design Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Tineco Pure One A50S: two-minute review Product info This model has slightly different names in different territories: US: Tineco Pure One A50S ***: Tineco Pure One A50S Plus For this review, I tested the *** version, which has an extra ‘mini power brush’ compared to the US version. While it certainly has a few foibles, the Tineco Pure One A50S cordless stick vacuum offers a decent combination of features and performance. I tried out the ‘Plus’ version, which comes with an extra detail tool, and while I wouldn’t count it amongst the best cordless vacuums I’ve reviewed, it does come with some appealing features. Its 60-degree or so swiveling floorhead and bendable wand make it easy to maneuver around furniture and under beds. The suction power is very impressive, too, effectively picking up dust, debris and even **** hair from various floor types. That said, I wouldn’t recommend this model solely for dealing with **** hair because its floorhead feels very resistant on carpet and is therefore tiring to push and pull. On the other hand, the smart DustSense sensor, which automatically adjusts suction power based on the amount of dirt detected, is genuinely useful and certainly contributes to more efficient cleaning. Battery life is reasonable, too, though larger homes might require a recharge for a thorough clean; and it has a larger bin than the norm which in turn reduces the need to empty it too often. However, while it performs very well at sucking stuff up, the A50S is let down by poor ergonomics and a few other ********* design details. That’s the short version; read on for my full Tineco Pure One A50S Plus review. Tineco Pure One A50S review: price & availability List price: $329 / £329 Launched: Fall 2024 The Tineco Pure One A50S has a list price of $329 / £329, which puts it in the mid-range price bracket for cordless vacuums. It’s available to buy direct from Tineco, or via Amazon. It’s competitively priced when compared to other mid-priced cordless vacuums with similar features. However, there’s some very strong competition out there, most notably the Dreame R20 which, while equipped with a smaller bin, is lighter in the hand and therefore easier to use. If you’re smart about when you buy, you might be able to avoid paying list price too. At time of writing the *** version was discounted to £229 on the Tineco site, for example. The ****** Friday sales tend to be an especially good time to shop for new appliances. Value for money score: 3.5 out of 5 Tineco Pure One A50S specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Type: Cordless, bagless stick vacuum Weight: 3.3kg Dimensions (W x D x H): 26 x 12 x 115cm Bin volume: 1L Runtimes: 70 minutes in Eco, 17 minutes in Auto and 10 in Max Recharge time: 3 hours Tools: Motorized upholstery brush, hand nozzle Suction: 185W Tineco Pure One A50S review: design Forward-bending wand for cleaning under beds Handle a little awkward and uncomfortable to hold No instruction manual included Tineco – a sub brand of Ecovacs the robot vac company – has been producing innovative cordless vacs, wet and dry mops and carpet cleaners since 1998. The ******** company is perhaps best known for the high level of ‘smarts’ it injects into the majority of its products. Chief amongst these is the interface, which invariably involves a (sometimes quite huge) colorful onboard LCD monitor that provides the user with all manner of information, often using animation for added pizzazz. Tech nerds (me included) love this kind of stuff, though I wouldn’t say any of it makes Tineco’s machines any easier or more efficient to use. (Image credit: Future) However, while other models like the Tineco Pure One S15 Pro and PURE One S11 come with huge, colorful circular displays at the head of the hand unit, this model opts for a much smaller and less fancy info monitor that provides little more than three vacuum modes – Eco, Auto and Max – plus a couple of tiny icons that light up if the air channel is blocked or the brushroll is tangled. There’s also a simple three-bar battery level indicator. Oh, and you thankfully don’t get a trigger with this model – instead you tap a simple on/off button on the rear. (Image credit: Future) Elaborating on these power modes a little more, the A50S Plus uses a feature called DustSense that automatically adjusts the suction draw depending on the amount of muck it detects. Many modern stick vacs have this feature and it provides a good balance between cleaning efficiency and battery use. However, I find the ‘Auto’ power band description a bit confusing because from what I’ve noticed, both Eco and Auto use the DustSense function whenever the floorhead sensor detects some extra detritus. And you can hear the change in motor pitch as the power is increased, usually for just a few seconds. From what I can gather, the Eco mode ramps the power up to the equivalent of Auto mode, and Auto mode increases its power to the equivalent of Max mode which doesn’t use DustSense at all because it’s already at maximum power. You still with me? This means that ‘Auto’ is actually a false flag and more like a medium mode. Not sure why Tineco’s designers opted for this labelling but I’m guessing they called the equivalent of a medium mode ‘Auto’ for marketing reasons because, well, everyone uses auto mode on every device, right? According to Tineco, the Pure One A50S Plus boasts 185 Watts of suction power which is rather confusing since most manufacturers use either Air Watts or Pascals when measuring their products’ statistics (here’s more on how to tell how much suction your vacuum has). All I know is that there is no shortage of suction power here, as I’ll get into in more detail in the Performance section. (Image credit: Future) Let’s take a quick tour of the Pure One A50S Plus’ handle design, starting with its ergonomics. The A50S Plus’s handle is comprised of two grip sections, and your hand naturally gravitates to the rear handle because that’s the area with the small protruding finger support. Also, this is the type of hand position that most stick vac manufacturers opt for. However, I’ve found that if you use the rear section of the handle, the angular edge of the info screen mount digs into the flesh between thumb and index finger and rests on a pressure point that hurts after just a few minutes of use (Dyson’s vacs have a similar effect). But worse than that, this position also involves bending the arm at the elbow which means your biceps and anterior muscles in the forearm end up holding all the weight, while the shoulder muscles take care of the pushing and pulling. (Image credit: Future) Call me a loafer but I want an easier ride when doing one of the most mundane tasks in the home, so I tend to vacuum with a completely straight arm while performing a pendulum motion using mostly the top of my biceps and shoulder muscle group. I simply walk slowly forward while swinging the whole unit back and forth like a grandfather clock’s pendulum. You should try it. (Image credit: Future) However, if the handle on the vac is positioned in a way that involves bending the wrist and arm – like this and most other models – I immediately ask myself why manufacturers continue to insist on making models with right-angled handles on the rear when they should ideally be positioned above, and be smooth and circular in shape. Roidmi with its rounded rectangular handle on the X30 Pro, Miele’s Duoflex models and Vax with its Blade series have managed it, so why has no one else cottoned on? But I digress, because, as alluded to above, the Tineco A50S Plus does indeed have a second grip section at the top, though it’s still not especially comfortable to use because the pinky finger is squashed in the process. It’s not terrible but it’s not brilliant either. Also, this model’s weight – 3.3kgs with wand and main floorhead – is higher than other models I’ve tested – just over half a kilo heavier than the Dreame R20 I very recently reviewed – and that makes it feel heavy in the hand, especially during a long session on the pile. (Image credit: Future) While most stick vacs ship with a relatively small dust bin of between 0.5 liters and 0.8 liters, this one comes with a substantial one-liter capacity for longer cleaning sessions and fewer trips to the kitchen bin. The emptying mechanism is pretty much the same as all stick vacs, Dyson notwithstanding. In other words you awkwardly unlatch the bin section from the motor housing, and flip a latch to empty the contents. Since this bin is larger than most, clumped **** hair tends to fall out though it might involve a gentle tap of the unit against the inside of the kitchen bin. However, it can be a bit fiddly to fit the bin back onto the vac. Since the inner mesh filter inside the cyclone section was as dusty as expected, I attempted to pull it out to give it a clean but it wouldn’t budge. So I tried twisting it, still to no avail. I then reached for the accompanying manual only to discover that it was full of useless safety and troubleshooting information with absolutely nothing on how to use the machine, let alone remove the mesh filter. So I went online and downloaded the manual from the Tineco website but it was the same piece of safety literature. Needless to say the mesh filter is still firmly attached and perhaps it’s designed that way – answers on a postcard please. [Ed’s note: we contacted Tineco’s PRs, who say the filter can be removed, although we’re still not sure exactly how.] (Image credit: Future) I was, however, able to access the washable sponge HEPA filter system, which works in tandem with said mesh filter to remove ‘99.9% of dust and debris as small as 0.3μm’, one micrometer. This model also includes a scent block that clips under the battery to help keep carpet smells at bay. (This last feature is unusual but not unheard of – it’s most associated with today’s best Shark vacuums.) (Image credit: Future) Regarding the business end, this model comes with a sturdy articulating wand that can bend 90-degrees for easy access under beds and sofas, and a 23cm brush bar comprising two rows of chevron-shaped bristles designed for both hard floor and carpet. The roller brush can be easily removed for cleaning. In general, the build feels clunky, unrefined, and less maneuverable than other vacuums I’ve tested – not just pricy models like those made by Dyson, but even more budget-friendly options from the likes of Dreame. (Image credit: Future) According to the blurb, the Tineco’s 3DSense brush bar has built-in sensors that will automatically boost suction whenever it detects the edge of a skirting board. In fact you can see two small cutouts on each side of the floorhead’s housing, which allow the suction to draw in air from the sides, along with any dust that’s lurking along the edges. Nice. There are also two rows of stiff combs at the rear of the brush to prevent entangling of hair and cotton strands. In order to help the brushroll collect larger particles on hard floor and when using it on carpet to help reduce friction, the floorhead is also equipped with an air intake switch that opens two little ports where the front of the head meets the floor. And, in a nod to the best Dyson vacuums on the market, this model’s front headlight is green colored to make dust on hard floors more visible. However, unlike the Dyson, which uses a laser to highlight even the finest of particles, this model uses a simple green LED bulb. Nevertheless, it’s still surprisingly effective. (Image credit: Future) For use in handheld mode, the Tineco also comes packaged with a motorized upholstery brush, a detail nozzle with slide-down brush fitting and a wall mount that holds everything in one place. The rear handle position works just fine with this setup, though the body does feel heavy when held up high. Also, like the majority of cordless stick vacs, this model won’t stand up on its own so there will be times during use when you’ll just have to prop it up against something while you shift any furniture around. Design score: 2.5 out of 5 Tineco Pure One A50S review: performance Great suction performance Decent running time Too much suction resistance on carpet The first thing you notice when holding the Tineco Pure One A50S Plus for the first time is the 3.3kg weight, which makes it feel a bit clunky when carrying it around – a bit like the equally hefty Dyson gen5detect. Personally, I think much of the weight comes from the wand and its over-engineered centre section where it bends at 90-degrees. Since this vac only comes with one floorhead, which is designed more towards carpet use, it isn’t as smooth sounding on hard floor as most hard floor-specific soft rollers. However, while the A50S has proved to be a very impressive cleaner on carpet (see results below), the design of the floorhead makes it feel very stiff to push on even medium-pile carpet, and that’s with the little front air-intake wide open and the power in Auto (i.e. medium) mode. (Image credit: Future) Moreover, when the DustSense feature kicks in, it produces even more friction between the front of the floorhead and the carpet. Put another way, your arm will feel like it’s had a good workout after just five minutes of cleaning, although the aforementioned pendulum action helps in this regard. In hindsight I would opt for vacuuming on carpet in ECO mode, which applies less downward suction to the floor and makes it that little bit easier to push. The Tineco A50S’s floorhead articulates up to about 60-degrees – less than a Dyson or the Dreame R20, but decent enough for easy steering around furnishings. However, it is a bit of a struggle removing the wand to swap over to any of the hand tools. The fit is very firm – which is good – but also tricky to release. Incidentally, while quite heavy to hold up in the air, the handheld side of it using the mini motorized brush head is efficient at doing the stairs, the car, the dog bed and sofas, and so on. I tested the Tineco A50S’s noise level and it’s not too shabby. In ECO mode it registered at a pleasant 63dB at shoulder height, 66dB in Auto mode and a not considerably louder 69dB in Max mode. Suction tests As well as assessing general usability, I ran a series of suction tests. For my main hard floor vacuum test I scattered 25g of oats, flour, orzo pasta, crushed digestive biscuit and a few Coco Pops and set the unit to Auto mode. The motor started gently before the DustSense sensor ramped up the power as soon as it detected the extra debris. Image 1 of 3 Debris laid out on hard floor ready for suction test (Image credit: Future) During the suction test on hard floor…(Image credit: Future) … and after(Image credit: Future) Impressively, it collected everything – even the large pieces – in one sweep. Weighing the contents of the bin, it collected 24g in all but I’m betting at least 1g of the flour likely remained in the bin and around the mesh filter. And that’s a great result in my opinion. Image 1 of 2 Debris scattered on carpet ready for suction test…(Image credit: Future) … and the results following the test(Image credit: Future) For the carpet test I used the same pre-weighed 25 grams of ingredients and used the same Auto setting with the front air intake open. This test required one back-and-forth sweep to remove the majority of the debris and a few more quick passes to remove any evidence of flour. Like the hard floor test, I measured the bin’s contents but this time it said 26 grams because it had also collected some hidden dust in the carpet. Yes, it did take a lot of effort to push the floorhead on the medium-pile rug I used but, hey, it did the job and did it well. Performance score: 4 out of 5 Tineco Pure One A50S review: battery life Lasts around 70 minutes in Eco, 17 minutes in Auto and 10 in Max Will automatically drop to Eco mode as battery life runs low Recharge takes just over three hours Tineco states a maximum runtime of 70 minutes, which is up there with the longest you’ll find anywhere. However, that figure is always for the lowest powered mode. However, I ran a test in Auto mode on a 50:50 medium-pile carpet and tiled hard floor mix and after seven minutes the battery depleted by two bars (from three). Nevertheless, it carried on running till around 17 minutes before automatically switching to Eco mode where it continued at lower power before coming to a stop at 20 minutes and 22 seconds. In Max mode, runtimes are understandably shorter. I ran this test on hard floor only, because it’s too powerful and creates too much friction on carpet. From full charge, it lasted just shy on 10 minutes in Max, before dropping to Eco where it ran until 12 mins 16 seconds before stopping. Now I should add that most day-to-day vacuum tasks would likely be just one or two rooms unless doing a full spring clean, so 20 minutes in Auto mode is perfectly acceptable, especially given the the DustSense feature boosts the power and battery usage when it detects extra dirt. However, if you have a weekly cleaner who uses your cleaning tools to vacuum the entire home, this model may struggle to complete a whole three bedroom house with kitchen lounge, dining room and bathrooms on a single charge, especially if used entirely in Auto mode. Now that the battery was completely flat, I fully recharged it and it took exactly three hours and four minutes, which is about average for a cordless stick vac. By the way, I did notice that the charging bar on the screen turns off after a set amount of time so you will need to press the power button while it’s connected to the mains to check its progress. However, there is also a green light on the side that pulsates throughout the charging process so I would use that as a charging state reference. Battery life score: 4 out of 5 Should you buy the Tineco Pure One A50S? Swipe to scroll horizontally Attribute Notes Rating Value The Pure One A50S Plus is decent value (especially when discounted) but competition is stiff, especially from the likes of Vax and Shark. 3.5 / 5 Design Useful forward-bending wand, laser illumination, and large bin, but feels clunky, is awkward to hold and heavier than usual. 2.5 / 5 Performance Excellent all-floor performance, though it’s hard work pushing this vac on carpet. 4 / 5 Battery Row 3 – Cell 1 4 / 5 Buy it if… Don’t buy it if… How I tested the Tineco Pure One A50S I received the Tineco Pure One A50S Plus a few weeks ago so have had plenty of time to live with it and put it through its daily paces. Despite some annoying traits, it does vacuum well and I do rate the extra large bin. Aside from general vacuuming on both hard wooden flooring and carpets up to medium pile, I also tested it using a variety of ingredients – including some large biscuit crumbs – and it sailed through both floor-type tests. However, my overriding thoughts is that it feels a bit clunky when compared to other stick vacs I’ve used. Read more about how we test vacuum cleaners. First reviewed February 2025 Source link #Tineco #Pure #A50S #cordless #vacuum #review #superb #suction #flawed #design Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey – BBC.com Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey – BBC.com Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey BBC.comA half-century insurgency in the Middle East may be ending. Here’s why CNNPKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict The GuardianTurkiye’s Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband is historic opportunity Al Jazeera EnglishSyrian Kurds say Ocalan’s message ‘has nothing to do with us’ Middle East Eye Source link #Kurdish #group #PKK #declares #ceasefire #Turkey #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA election 2025: New public holiday rules for pubs and bars in Labor pledge WA election 2025: New public holiday rules for pubs and bars in Labor pledge Pubs and small bars will be able to trade on Anzac Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day under new rules to be implemented if Labor wins the State election. Source link #election #public #holiday #rules #pubs #bars #Labor #pledge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bill Maher Laments Trump & Zelensky Blow-Up As Real Housewives Of The White House – Deadline Bill Maher Laments Trump & Zelensky Blow-Up As Real Housewives Of The White House – Deadline Bill Maher Laments Trump & Zelensky Blow-Up As Real Housewives Of The White House DeadlineZelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup The Associated PressTrump Vs Zelensky: How World Leaders Reacted To The Conflict NDTVIt Was an Ambush The AtlanticVideo: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asks Secretary Rubio what Zelensky should apologize for | CNN Politics CNN Source link #Bill #Maher #Laments #Trump #amp #Zelensky #BlowUp #Real #Housewives #White #House #Deadline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kenwick bushfire: Residents ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle out-of-control bushfire Kenwick bushfire: Residents ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle out-of-control bushfire Kenwick residents have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle an out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s east. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued the emergency warning about 4pm on Saturday, Locals have been urged to leave now if bound by Welshpool Road East, Roe Highway, Tonkin Highway, Brentwood Road and Bickley Road in parts of Kenwick and Wattle Grove. “You are in dangers and need to act immediately to survive,” a spokesperson said. “There is a threat to lives and homes. If the way is clear, leave in an easterly direction. “Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger. “If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.” Camera IconThe Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued the emergency warning about 4pm on Saturday, Credit: 7NEWS/suppliedCamera IconFirefighters are actively fighting the fire, with water bombers sent to assist ground crews. Credit: 7NEWS/supplied The blaze, which was first reported about 3.40pm on Saturday, is not contained or controlled. Firefighters are actively fighting the fire, with water bombers sent to assist ground crews. Motorists have been asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Camera IconKenwick residents have been ordered to evacuate. Credit: Emergency WA Source link #Kenwick #bushfire #Residents #ordered #evacuate #firefighters #battle #outofcontrol #bushfire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Razzie Winners: Madame Web Worst Film, Francis Ford Coppola Speaks Out – Variety Razzie Winners: Madame Web Worst Film, Francis Ford Coppola Speaks Out – Variety Razzie Winners: Madame Web Worst Film, Francis Ford Coppola Speaks Out Variety‘I chose to NOT follow the gutless rules’: Francis Ford Coppola says he’s ‘thrilled’ by Golden Raspberry votes The GuardianRazzies 2025: The anti-Oscars name Worst Picture of the year – ‘Madame Web’ ‘honoured’ Euronews’Madame Web’ and Dakota Johnson Sweep the 2025 Razzie Awards Celebrating the ‘Worst’ Movies of the Year PEOPLE Source link #Razzie #Winners #Madame #Web #Worst #Film #Francis #Ford #Coppola #Speaks #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** ******* patients forced overseas as $500m proton therapy centre sits empty in Adelaide *********** ******* patients forced overseas as $500m proton therapy centre sits empty in Adelaide Pressure is mounting on the federal government to fund a life-saving ******* treatment in Australia. Patients are currently having to fork out thousands of dollars to receive proton beam therapy, a specialised radiation treatment, in the United States. It is recommended by doctors as an alternative to regular radiation because it targets the ******* cells and minimises damage to surrounding nerves. It has a survival rate of more than 90 per cent in children, but Australia does not have a proton beam therapy machine. Robbie and Beth Marchmont have flown to Jacksonville in Florida, USA, to get treatment for their five-year-old son, Ted. “It’s a really tough pill to ******** to be told that your child has brain *******,” Robbie said. “It makes it even harder to hear that the correct treatment is only available overseas. Beth said Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world and our children “deserve better”. The Marchmonts are thankful to the many Australians who have donated more than $300,000 to an online fundraiser helping them with costs. They say they have seen other families forced into debt trying to fund the treatment to give their kids a fighting chance. Camera IconTed Marchmont will fly to Florida for proton beam therapy. Credit: 7NEWSCamera IconTed’s parents say *********** kids are being left behind because the proton beam therapy is not available here. Credit: 7NEWS In 2017, the Turnbull government provided $70 million to establish Australia’s first proton therapy centre in Adelaide. A cutting-edge $500 million facility was subsequently built with its website boasting: “The *********** Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research set to become a landmark healthcare facility, offering specialised proton radiation treatments to paediatric, adolescent, and adult patients who are battling rare forms of *******.” But in 2024 the SA state government cited funding issues when it tore up the contract with US company ProTom International, which was supplying the machine. This week SA Health Minister Chris Picton could not answer questions from 7NEWS about when, or even if, a new contract will be drawn up with a different company. “Obviously this is being managed as it has been for the last six or so years by the Treasurer and the Department of Treasury and Finance … the short answer is we are still working on it and we are hopeful we can work to find another solution,” Picton said. The federal Health Minister says he is also working with the states to try to find a solution. “I really want to see this unit available in Australia as quickly as possible,” he said on Wednesday. For now, the state-of-the-art centre for proton therapy, which would deliver life-saving treatment for ******* patients, remains empty. Camera IconThe $500m state-of-the-art centre for proton therapy in Adelaide remains empty. Credit: 7NEWS Adding to their pain, patients must apply for a Commonwealth grant to help cover costs to receive the treatment overseas. A Perth family has told 7NEWS about the Christmas Eve they learned their four-month-old son, Cruz, had a brain tumour. “He started to have absent gazes when he was sort of looking around, which we later found out were signs that he was having seizures,” mum Shannon O’Mahony said. “We rushed him to emergency and … the CT scan confirmed every parent’s worst nightmare, which is that he had a large and aggressive brain tumour.” What followed for the tiny baby was a series of painful tests, surgeries, and several rounds of chemotherapy. Now his young parents must travel to Florida to receive proton beam radiation. “It just adds a whole element of fear and unknown to the process,” Shannon said. Camera IconBaby Cruz, pictured with his father David Kelly and mum Shannon O’Mahony, was diagnosed with a brain tumour on Christmas Eve. Credit: 7NEWS A GoFundMe has been set up to raise important funds for Cruz’s treatment and ongoing rehabilitation. She said the one thing keeping her going is imagining all the fond memories the family will create after Cruz finishes his treatment. “The thing that gets me through, in all honesty, that gives me the strength, is thinking about when Cruz’s treatment will be done, the things that we will do, the life that we will have, the amazing places that we can take him,” she said. “Giving Cruz the life that he deserves — if I think about that and the fact that we will have those moments with him, we just need to get through this hard part first.” Source link #*********** #******* #patients #forced #overseas #500m #proton #therapy #centre #sits #empty #Adelaide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode – Yahoo Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode – Yahoo Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode YahooView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Pope #Francis #breathing #machine #suffering #sudden #respiratory #episode #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prince Andrew’s Pitch@Palace financial deal likely to collapse Prince Andrew’s Pitch@Palace financial deal likely to collapse Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Ben King Business reporter Getty Images Prince Andrew has been under pressure to find funding for his home in Windsor A deal to take over the Duke of York’s former start-up business network now seems to be in doubt, sources close to the negotiations have told the BBC. Dutch company Startupbootcamp (SBC) had held talks about buying Prince Andrew’s Pitch@Palace network, a ***** that could have provided him with a multi-million pound financial lifeline. But sources close to SBC say despite an announcement of an intended takeover, and talk of possible funding from Bahrain, nothing has been signed and no transactions have been carried out. It comes as Prince Andrew’s finances have been under intense scrutiny, with questions about how he can afford to live in his Royal Lodge mansion after he was cut off financially by King Charles. The prince has to find several million pounds per year to cover security costs and pay for the upkeep of the 19th Century, 30-room house, in Windsor. Getty Images Andrew, with Bahrain’s King Hamad in 2017, has long links with the Gulf state A lucrative source of income had appeared to be on the horizon, with SBC widely reported in the *** press to be in the process of buying the contacts and network of the Pitch@Palace project. In February SBC announced its plans: “International investment group set to take over former Pitch@Palace global network.” Pitch@Palace had been a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition for new business ideas, set up Prince Andrew in 2014 and run by him before he stepped down from royal duties in 2019. SBC had said it was attracted by Pitch@Palace’s legacy of contacts, with 80,000 applications from 3,000 entrepreneurial companies in more than 60 countries. The Dutch firm, which has been running since 2010, helps to mentor and grow start-up businesses, particularly in the technology sector, with investments in 1,700 early-stage companies and running schemes in 27 countries. A takeover of the Pitch@Palace network had seemed imminent with SBC saying the partnership would be a “fantastic opportunity” and that it wanted to make use of a “great, but dormant” network of entrepreneurs. Jointly branded events had already been held. But sources close to SBC now say that despite a meeting at Buckingham Palace and a positive sounding press release about seeing “immense value in the network”, nothing was concluded. No deal with Prince Andrew was ever signed or closed, and no transactions were made, whether in Europe, the Middle East or China, according to SBC’s side of negotiations. Prince Andrew has been approached for comment. CICCPS Adnan Sawadi presented the intended partnership at an event in Beijing last July The plans to take over the Pitch@Palace network had initially been presented as a project between SBC and its “strategic partner”, an investment company in Bahrain, called Waterberg Stirling. That arrangement seems no longer in place, with sources close to SBC saying it now wanted to “sever ties” with the investment firm. Waterberg Stirling had been registered in Bahrain in late 2024 by Dominic Hampshire, an adviser to Prince Andrew. The prince has had longstanding business connections with Bahrain. There are also strong links between the *** and Bahraini royal families, with King Hamad of Bahrain visiting King Charles in Windsor in November 2024. Mr Hampshire is the only named director of Waterberg Stirling on registration documents, but another person linked to the firm has been Adnan Sawadi. In July 2024, the entrepreneur Mr Sawadi gave a presentation in China showing the intended partnership between SBC and the successor to Pitch@Palace, Innovate Global, which he hoped would provide a bridge connecting Middle Eastern funding with projects in China. His speech singled out for praise Yang Tengbo – the man who later that year would be accused of being a ******** spy, seeking influence over Prince Andrew, claims that Mr Yang has continued to reject as untrue. Source link #Prince #Andrews #PitchPalace #financial #deal #collapse Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire with Turkey Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire with Turkey Kurdish militant group the PKK has declared a ceasefire in its 40-year conflict with Turkey, heeding its jailed leader’s call for disarmament. Source link #Kurdish #PKK #militia #declares #ceasefire #Turkey Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Planets line up for "planetary alignment" Friday night. How to see the rare planet parade. – Axios Planets line up for "planetary alignment" Friday night. How to see the rare planet parade. – Axios Planets line up for “planetary alignment” Friday night. How to see the rare planet parade. AxiosA Parade of Planets Is Marching Through the Night Sky The New York TimesWatch ‘rare’ planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky (video) Space.comSeven planets align in *** skies this week for last time until 2040 BBC.comRare 7-planet sighting will be visible this week: MSU experts can comment MSUToday Source link #Planets #line #quotplanetary #alignmentquot #Friday #night #rare #planet #parade #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cranbrook ******: Three people, including teen, airlifted to hospital after cars ****** and flip on Albany Hwy Cranbrook ******: Three people, including teen, airlifted to hospital after cars ****** and flip on Albany Hwy Three people — including a teenager — have been airlifted to hospital after a two-car rollover on a remote stretch of road in the Great Southern. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports two cars had crashed and flipped onto their roofs along Albany Highway, near Rockwell Road, in Cranbrook around midday on Saturday. A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson confirmed two people had to be rescued after becoming trapped in the wreckage. Two passengers in the same car — a 15-year-old teen and a man in his 50s — were airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital via the RAC rescue helicopter. A second chopper took an 80-year-old woman, a passenger in the same car, to Albany Health Campus with serious injuries, while the male driver, 80, was rushed to Mount Barker Hospital via St John WA ambulance. The occupants of the other vehicle — a 26-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man — were uninjured. Albany Highway between Tambellup West Road and Northam Cranbrook Road was closed, with drivers advised to seek an alternate route. Police inquiries are ongoing as officers work to determine the circumstances surrounding the ******. Source link #Cranbrook #****** #people #including #teen #airlifted #hospital #cars #****** #flip #Albany #Hwy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

White House Announces Crypto Roundtable for Next Week – CoinDesk White House Announces Crypto Roundtable for Next Week – CoinDesk White House Announces Crypto Roundtable for Next Week CoinDeskView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #White #House #Announces #Crypto #Roundtable #Week #CoinDesk Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Barton Bendish detectorist finds Roman silver coin hoard Barton Bendish detectorist finds Roman silver coin hoard Katy Prickett BBC News, Norfolk Andrew Williams/Norfolk County Council Four of the coins date to the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was played by Richard Harris in the first Gladiator film, with the earliest dating from AD166 (above) A hoard of 16 silver Roman coins spanning two centuries has been discovered in a field by a detectorist. The denarii date from the late Roman Republic to the reign of Marcus Aurelius and his wife Faustina and were found at Barton Bendish, Norfolk. Coin specialist Adrian Marsden said the loss might have been the equivalent of “a few hundred quid” to its owner. The hoard is the subject of a treasure inquest and King’s Lynn Museum is hoping to acquire it. Andrew Williams/Norfolk County Council Empress Faustina accompanied her husband Marcus Aurelius on campaigns and after her death he ordered she should be deified “There’s 200 years-worth of coins in the hoard, which is what you get with a stable currency,” Dr Marsden, from the Norfolk Historic Environment Service, said. “It’s similar to the 1960s when you’d still get Victorian pennies in your change, although they were practically worn smooth.” The earliest coin in the hoard dates from 57BC and is also the most worn. It was made in the Roman Republic which lasted from 57BC, when a monarch was replaced by elected magistrates, until AD27, when the empire began. Andrew Williams/Norfolk County Council The earliest coin shows Caius Serveilius (top row), while the lower denarii shows the emperor Hadrian, who ordered the building of the wall in northern Britain The rest of the coins show six emperors and two of their wives, with the most recent denarii dating to AD175-6. Dr Marsden said it was impossible to know if the coins were a purse loss or had been deliberately hidden “which is simply what you do when you haven’t got banks”. “We do know that this part of Norfolk, the area on the fen edge around King’s Lynn, was a very prosperous part of Britain – there was a line of villas her and you’ve got [the county’s longest Roman road], the Peddars Way – because the soil is very fertile and it’s prime agricultural land,” he said. “While it’s always very difficult to tie in coins with prices today, because the structure of society was so very different, the loss was probably worth the equivalent of a few hundred quid to its owner. “ Andrew Williams/Norfolk County Council Emperor Vespasian (AD69 to 79) was the last of the emperors in the “year of four emperors ” and went on to found a new dynasty Source link #Barton #Bendish #detectorist #finds #Roman #silver #coin #hoard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sydney Mardi Gras Parade: Crowds descend for iconic Mardi Gras parade Sydney Mardi Gras Parade: Crowds descend for iconic Mardi Gras parade Sydney is set to be awash in glitter and colour as crowds hit the CBD for the 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. Source link #Sydney #Mardi #Gras #Parade #Crowds #descend #iconic #Mardi #Gras #parade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]