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US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed – Reuters US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed – Reuters US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed ReutersNumber of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months The Associated PressUS Initial Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level This Year BloombergJobless Claims Hit 3-Month High as Government Layoffs Loom Newsweek Source link #weekly #jobless #claims #post #largest #gain #months #weather #blamed #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Explore Your Own Vision Of The Fallout Wasteland With This Virtual Tabletop RPG Bundle Explore Your Own Vision Of The Fallout Wasteland With This Virtual Tabletop RPG Bundle Fallout has never been more popular thanks to Amazon’s recent well-received streaming series, but fans will have to wait a bit longer until Season 2 airs–and who knows how long we’ll have to wait to see a new Fallout video game. Luckily, there are other ways to explore the nuclear wasteland in the meantime, and one of the best is the official Fallout tabletop roleplaying game. Like other tabletop RPGs, Fallout: The Roleplaying Game provides a flexible game system for ground friends to create their own adventures set in the Fallout universe–and if that sounds like a good time, you’ll want to check out Humble’s new Fallout: The Roleplaying Game The Complete Collection bundle, which includes digital versions of the game’s various rulebooks, expansions, and quest modules that you can use in the Alchemy virtual tabletop software. Like other Humble bundles, this is a pay-what-you-want deal, and the more you pay, the more items you get, and A portion of all sales is also donated to charity. For this Fallout TTRPG bundle, Humble has teamed up with Direct Relief to support those affected by the recent wildfires in California. The bundle starts at just $1, which gets you Alchemy Tabletop versions of the Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook Enhanced Edition and Starter Set. These are the bare minimum materials you need to learn how to play and craft your own adventures, but if you pay $10, you’ll get the Settler’s Guide Book, Wanderer’s Guide Book, and Gamemaster’s Tool Kit, all of which expand the game with new rules, character building options, and campaign ideas. You also get the Winter of Atom quest book, which gamemasters can use to guide players through a pre-made storyline. The full bundle is the best value, packing $244 worth of content for just $18. It gets you everything from the previous tiers, plus five more official quest books, two map packs featuring illustrated maps based on numerous iconic locations from the Fallout games, and four NPC packs–including a pack featuring stats and information for adding the characters from the Fallout TV series to your campaigns. You’ll find the full list of all the books, quests, and gameplay materials included in the Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Complete Collection at Humble. While you only need to pay $18 to get the full collection, you can also pay more if you want to increase your donation to Direct Relief, and you’re able to adjust how much of your purchase goes to Humble, Direct Relief, and Alchemy Tabletop before check out. All the materials you get in the bundle are redeemed through the Alchemy Virtual Tabletop service, which is free to join and use. It also includes a storefront to add official materials from other tabletop games to your Alchemy library, including Fallout: The Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder, Vampire: The Masquerade, Dune: Adventures in the Imperium, and more. It’s worth noting that you can also get physical editions of the Fallout RPG books. Fallout: The Roleplaying Game’s Core Rulebook is available in hardcover for $44.53 (was $55) at Amazon. You can pair the Core Rulebook with the official Starter Set for $34.63. Fallout: The Roleplaying Game physical editions Humble has several other bundle deals available right now, including more virtual tabletop offerings like the Dungeon Master Essentials, More Tabletop & RPG Resources, and War of Shadows STL and Ruleset bundles, which offer various digital materials for war gaming and tabletop RPGs, including system-agnostic roll tables and 3D-printable models. You can also grab collections of digital rulebooks for specific games like the Runequest Encore Book Bundle or the Pathfinder Kingmaker Mixed Bundle that includes a key for Pathfinder: Kingmaker Enhanced Plus Edition on Steam alongside dozens of official Pathfinder 2E books, maps, adventure packs, and more. There’s also the Pathfinder and Starfinder Comics Bundle that includes up to 71 digital comics set in the Pathfinder and Starfinder universes. More Humble Tabletop RPG Bundles Source link #Explore #Vision #Fallout #Wasteland #Virtual #Tabletop #RPG #Bundle Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

These 4 Men Are Most Cited in Online Searches About the Antichrist – Here’s What the ****** Says These 4 Men Are Most Cited in Online Searches About the Antichrist – Here’s What the ****** Says COMMENTARY What do Donald Trump, Elon Musk, King Charles III, and Emmanuel Macron all have in common? Beyond their obvious similarities as wealthy, famous men who command global attention, these individuals share another fascinating distinction: They are the most frequently cited candidates in recent online searches and discussions about the identity of the Antichrist. This phenomenon of trying to identify the Antichrist isn’t new. Throughout history, many have attempted to match contemporary figures to biblical prophecies about this future world leader. In the 20th century alone, figures as diverse as Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin and various popes were suggested as candidates. While such speculation can be intriguing, it’s essential to ground our understanding in Scripture’s actual criteria for identifying the Antichrist. The ****** provides specific characteristics that will identify this figure. These can be divided into two categories: those characteristics that will be observable before his full revelation as the Antichrist, and characteristics that will only become evident afterward. There’s also one pivotal event that will confirm his identity conclusively. Before the Antichrist’s revelation, we would expect to see several key indicators. First among them is his emergence as a charismatic world leader with exceptional intelligence and persuasive speaking abilities. Secondly, the Antichrist will play an initial role as a peacemaker (particularly regarding Israel). Thirdly, he will possess some connection to the former Roman Empire. Fourth, he will have a notable rise from relative obscurity to power. Finally, he must be male, as Scripture constantly uses masculine pronouns to describe him. These preliminary criteria help explain why certain leaders frequently appear in internet searches and general speculation. Take Emmanuel Macron, for instance. As France’s youngest-ever president, his rapid rise to power and charismatic leadership style check several boxes. His role in European politics, particularly his vision for a ten-nation European military coalition, has caught the attention of prophecy watchers. His background in economics and digital affairs might seem relevant to future global economic control. Some even point to his name — Emmanuel, meaning “God with us” — as potentially significant, given that the Antichrist will ultimately demand worship as God. Yet while these parallels are interesting, some or all of these criteria could apply to numerous other world leaders as well. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***   Similar connections could be drawn to other figures on our initial list. Some point to Mark Zuckerberg’s influence over global communications and digital currency initiatives or Bill Gates’ involvement in global health policy and technological innovation. Others highlight Jared Kushner’s role in Middle East peace negotiations or King Charles III’s position as head of the Church of England. Yet we can’t be certain that any of these individuals fully match the biblical criteria, particularly because of those characteristics that will only become evident after the Antichrist’s revelation. The true Antichrist’s identity will be confirmed by one pivotal event: the confirmation and later breaking of a seven-year peace covenant for Israel. This agreement’s violation at the midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation will mark the beginning of his unveiled reign of terror. After the determining event, eight additional criteria will become apparent: He will implement global economic control. He will assert authority over a ten-nation confederation. He will possess unique personal characteristics as well – including a disinterest in women. He will demand worship, persecute Christian believers, enjoy extraordinary military success, even suffer death or a mortal wound and be resurrected. And the Antichrist will, of course, express open and thorough contempt for religion – particularly Judaism and Christianity. Looking at today’s world leaders through this biblical lens helps us understand why not everyone can be the Antichrist while simultaneously showing how many could potentially fit the initial criteria. The full picture of this figure includes elements that haven’t occurred yet. This brings us to a crucial point: True believers living before God recalls them to Heaven won’t know the Antichrist’s identity with certainty. The apostle Paul says in 2 Thessalonians 2:7–8 that believers will be caught up with the Lord before that happens. However, this doesn’t mean Christians should be disinterested in the signs of his coming. We’re already witnessing the development of systems that could enable his future control: digital currencies, surveillance technology, and increasingly centralized global governance structures among them. Rather than focusing on identifying specific individuals as the Antichrist, Christians should look to recognize the spirit of antichrist already at work in our world. This spirit manifests in opposition to God’s truth, denial of Christ’s deity, and the promotion of false worship. While we may not know who the Antichrist will be, we can discern and resist the antichrist spirit in our current age. The fascination with identifying the Antichrist reveals more about our human nature than about prophetic fulfillment. We’re drawn to solving mysteries and finding patterns. Yet Scripture’s detailed criteria remind us that God has already provided all we need to know for this season. Our role isn’t to unmask the Antichrist but to remain faithful to Christ, alert to the times, and ready for His return. When we see global leaders rising to prominence or systems developing that could facilitate the Antichrist’s future reign, these should serve not as solving pieces to a prophetic puzzle, but as reminders to strengthen our faith and share the gospel while there is still time. After all, the story isn’t ultimately about the Antichrist – it’s about Christ’s final victory and the establishment of His eternal Kingdom. About the Author: Jimmy Evans is a renowned pastor, ****** teacher, and best-selling author of over 55 books. He is the founder of Tipping Point Ministries, and host of the highly acclaimed Tipping Point show, the #1 faith-based platform on Substack, reaching hundreds of thousands of users weekly. Jimmy uses the platform to share insights on end-times prophecy, world events, and offer believers hope, peace and encouragement. Source link #Men #Cited #Online #Searches #Antichrist #Heres #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How to Capture a Creature With an Ancient Wyvern Coin in Monster Hunter Wilds How to Capture a Creature With an Ancient Wyvern Coin in Monster Hunter Wilds · · February 27, 2025 Monster Hunter Wilds features a silver trophy/achievement that requires the player to “caught a creature that bears an ancient wyvern coin.” For this, we need to capture an Curioshell Crab. Where to find the creature holding the ancient wyvern coin The Curioshell Crab has multiple spawn points in the game. The earliest one is in the Plains. Go to area 13 (Oasis). Near it, you will find a hole that resembles a cave entrance: Descend through it and proceed until you reach a open area. Your Palico will say: “That creature is carrying something?”, this is your cue to use the Capture Net and catch the creature. Aim precisely so you don’t miss. If you take too long, the creature will disappear. I did several tests and, in all of them, the crab’s spawn was fixed. It takes a while to reappear but it will always appear in the same area! The description of the Curioshell Crab says the following: “Crabs that have retained their ancient appearance and are ******* than their standard brethren. They flee at full speed the instant they spot a foe, not bothering to camouflage themselves. Instead, they heap metal objects onto their carapaces, which are thought to be artifacts from ancient civilizations.“ The Curioshell Crab isn’t the only creature you can capture in Monster Hunter Wilds. The game has more than 50 endemic creatures, including the rare Sandstar (check out our guide for it here). You can also use the fishing pole to catch whoppers, giant fishes. You can read our guide for whoppers here. Did you managed to capture the creature holding the coin in Monster Hunter Wilds? Tell us in the comments and join the discussion in our forum! SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Capture #Creature #Ancient #Wyvern #Coin #Monster #Hunter #Wilds Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Drummond Cove park residents facing eviction should get legal advice: Nats candidate and shire president Drummond Cove park residents facing eviction should get legal advice: Nats candidate and shire president Residents facing eviction from Drummond Cove Holiday Park should seek legal advice, according to Shire of Chapman Valley president and Nationals candidate for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr. Source link #Drummond #Cove #park #residents #facing #eviction #legal #advice #Nats #candidate #shire #president Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kurdish militant leader jailed by Turkey tells his movement to disarm and dissolve – The Washington Post Kurdish militant leader jailed by Turkey tells his movement to disarm and dissolve – The Washington Post Kurdish militant leader jailed by Turkey tells his movement to disarm and dissolve The Washington PostJailed Kurdish PKK separatist leader Ocalan issues call to lay down arms BBC.comThe Guardian view on Turkey and the PKK: an elusive peace is in view once more The GuardianJailed PKK leader tells group to lay down arms, end conflict with Turkiye Al Jazeera English Source link #Kurdish #militant #leader #jailed #Turkey #tells #movement #disarm #dissolve #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Z-A trailer reveals an absolutely massive version of Lumiose City Z-A trailer reveals an absolutely massive version of Lumiose City Game Freak held a Pokémon Presents livestream today and we finally got a . The new trailer for the follow-up to the reveals the massive Lumiose City, which first appeared in Pokémon X and Y all the way back in 2013. It’s a bustling metropolis filled with skyscrapers, and a far cry from the serene countryside of Arceus. The trailer spotlighted the three starter Pokémon players will be able to choose from. They include the gen 2 starters Chikorita and Totodile and the gen 5 starter Tepig. We also got a better look at the gameplay elements, and they seem like something of a hybrid between the real-time capture mechanics of Arceus and the old-school turn-based gameplay of traditional Pokémon titles. To view this content, you’ll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the “Content and social-media partners” setting to do so. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will also bring back Mega Evolutions, which turn regular pocket monsters into superpowered monstrosities with temporary stat boosts. This mechanic, just like Z-A’s location, was first introduced in Pokémon X and Y. We have a bit longer to wait for this one. The game doesn’t come out until the end of the year. It’s also being released for the original Switch, despite the fact that the by that point. However, long-time readers may remember that the Switch 2 is backwards compatible, so it’ll run on both machines. Game Freak also showed off a new game called Pokémon Champions, which is a cross-platform battle sim. Today’s Pokémon Presents livestream celebrated the 29th birthday of the franchise. Happy birthday, cute pets we force to live inside of tiny ****** and fight to the death! Source link #trailer #reveals #absolutely #massive #version #Lumiose #City Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How much has the US given to Ukraine? How much has the US given to Ukraine? Nick Eardley BBC Verify correspondent Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump discussed support for Ukraine Support for Ukraine has become a key issue since Donald Trump returned to the White House. President Trump has made a number of claims about how much the United States has spent compared to European countries. But some of his claims are questionable – with no evidence to back them up. Has the United States spent $300-$350bn on Ukraine aid? President Trump has made this claim on a number of occasions – including when he hosted France’s President Macron in the White House this week. Short answer: Figures suggest the actual spend is much lower. BBC Verify can find no evidence to back up the claim. There are different calculations on US spending in or related to Ukraine – and they produce a much lower figure. The Kiel Institute is a *******-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine. It calculated that the United States spent $119.7bn (£94.3bn) on aid between January 2022 and December 2024. Others have reached a higher figure – but with a broader definition of what counts as spending on Ukraine. The US Department of Defense has provided a figure looking at all spending on Operation Atlantic Resolve – a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It says $182.8bn has been “appropriated” – a figure that covers US military training in Europe and replenishment of US defence stocks. Either way, both figures are considerably lower than claimed by the president. We asked the White House about the basis for the $350bn claim. So far, it hasn’t provided an explanation. Has the United States spent $200bn more than Europe? President Trump has claimed: “We’ve spent more than $300bn and Europe has spent about $100bn – that’s a big difference” Short answer: Figures suggest Europe has spent more when all aid is included and, as above, we can’t find any evidence for the $300bn figure. The United States is, by some margin, the largest single donor to Ukraine. But Europe combined has spent more money than the United States, according to the Kiel Institute. The figure includes aid directly from the European Union, but also from bilateral deals from European countries, both inside and outside the EU. It includes military, financial and humanitarian aid. They calculate that between 24 January 2022 and the end of 2024, Europe as a whole spent $138.7bn on Ukraine. In the same *******, the United States spent $119.7bn, according to their figures. NATO secretary general Mark Rutte made a similar argument, adding Canada into his calculation. Mr Rutte said February 2025: “In 2024, NATO Allies provided over 50 billion euros in security assistance to Ukraine – nearly 60% of this coming from Europe and Canada.” We asked for NATO’s figures, but they said they were classified. Will Europe get its money back while the United States doesn’t? This is a claim President Trump made when he hosted President Macron. It prompted President Macron to disagree, saying both Europe and the US had given a mixture of grants and loans. Short answer: The EU has provided loans, but also grants. President Macron is correct, according to Kiel figures. But they suggest President Trump also has a point; the US has sent more grants, while the EU sent more loans. However, again, there are different figures out there. The European Union says EU countries have provided around $145bn in aid so far and that just 35% of that has been loans. Like the United States Department of Defence, the EU has used a broader definition of what counts as aid to Ukraine. EU loans will have been on generous terms – so Ukraine will be repaying less interest than it would normally. In some cases, Ukraine isn’t expected to pay anything, with repayments coming from revenues from frozen Russian assets. What we can say is that aid to Ukraine has been a mixture of loans and grants. How much has the *** given to Ukraine The *** is one of the biggest individual state donors to Ukraine. The only countries to have spent more are the United States and Germany, according to Kiel data. But the *** contributions are much smaller than the United States. That raises a question for the *** and other European countries; if the United States withdraws a large part of its funding to Ukraine, can other states make up the difference? That would require a significant increase in their contributions. Additional reporting: Thomas Spencer and Tamara Kovacevic Source link #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Twitch Is Making Big Changes To Its Monetization Policies In 2025 Twitch Is Making Big Changes To Its Monetization Policies In 2025 Streaming platform Twitch has announced a big change to its monetization policy, as “most streamers” will soon gain access to the site’s monetization tools. Previously, only Twitch affiliates and partners could access these revenue-generating tool, but these will be available to more creators later in 2025. “We want you to be able to take advantage of our monetization tools, whether you’re just getting your community started, or have been on Twitch for a while,” Twitch CEO Dan Clancy wrote in a blog post. “We’re excited to open up monetization tools–subscriptions and bits–to most streamers, from day one. This will allow creators, regardless of their status, to grow their communities and start building earnings through direct patronage. We’re also introducing an option, which will allow all streamers to use their earnings on purchases within Twitch.” Previously, earning a Twitch partnership required a user to have 50 followers, an average of three viewers per stream, and at least eight hours of cumulative streaming across at least seven different days. That process could be daunting for new streamers given the competitive nature of Twitch, but it was generally achievable if a person was consistent with their efforts. Beyond this big change, Clancy also explained other plans for Twitch in 2025. The company is working on features to help partners earn more money while collaborating, both landscape and vertical video through enhanced broadcasting tools will be added to improve the mobile viewing experience, and the tools to edit clips will also be improved. These updates come shortly after Twitch announced that it’ll be implementing a 100-hour storage cap on highlights and uploads starting April 19, a move that has not gone over well with a large part of its userbase. While the company cites a need to save on storage costs and video highlights not being as popular as it envisioned as reasons behind the move, users have noted that Twitch’s parent company Amazon is one of the biggest names in cloud storage, leading to criticism of the cost-cutting measure. Source link #Twitch #Making #Big #Monetization #Policies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs. Source link #Experts #fear #nuclear #plants #war #targets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pokemon Day Reveals New Champions Game, Z-A Starters Pokemon Day Reveals New Champions Game, Z-A Starters Each year brings a new Pokemon Day filled with exciting announcements, and 2025 is no exception. This year, fans finally got a look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which was announced during last year’s Pokemon Day presentation then followed up by radio silence. But it’s not just Legends: Z-A news, including the first look at its starter Pokemon, that got revealed: a new game, Pokemon Champions, was also announced, and it may be a real game-changer for competitive play moving forward. In the 2025 Pokemon Day Presents livestream, which lasted just under 20 minutes, fans got to learn about upcoming events and updates for a variety of Pokemon games, including the physical TCG and TCG Pocket, Pokemon UNITE, Pokemon Cafe ReMix, Pokemon Masters EX, and even Pokemon Sleep. But in the midst of these announcements was the reveal of an all-new title, Pokemon Champions. The Champions trailer focuses on the series’s history of players battling together, both in the mainline games as well as in battle-focused spin-offs such as Pokemon Stadium and Pokemon Battle Revolution. Pokemon Champions seems to follow in the latters’ footsteps, as two players battle against each other in a VGC-style double battle. The trailer, as well as the follow-up information in the longer presentation, confirm that Champions will include cross-play, with players able to battle using their Switch (and likely the upcoming Switch 2) or their mobile device. The most interesting detail, however, is the in-game battle showcasing a Terastalized Dondozo squared off against a Mega Charizard X, combining two battle “gimmicks” that are normally not in the same games. What this means for the future of official competitive play has yet to be seen, but if Champions becomes the default game for VGC play and influences VGC’s regulations, we may be in for some interesting match-ups in the future. At the end of the presentation, fans finally got a glimpse at Legends: Z-A. The game takes place some unknown amount of time after X and Y, and exclusively in Lumiose City. The city is being redeveloped, and is split into boroughs or wards, each with their own “wild area.” Within these wild areas, which are comparable to the zones in Legends: Arceus, players can battle and capture wild Pokemon. Also at long last, the game’s three starters Pokemon were confirmed to be Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile. While it’s unclear if their evolutions will receive regional variants like in Legends: Arceus or Mega Evolutions, Meganium and Emboar are two of the Pokemon we most hope to get a regional variant. Fans can also glimpse in the trailer Chikorita with the Fairy-type move Disarming Voice, a move it previously couldn’t learn. This may hint at a Fairy-type Meganium or Mega Meganium down the line, although anything is possible at this point. Fairy-type or not, we’re excited to get to revisit Lumiose City in Legends: Z-A “in late 2025,” as the presentation confirms. Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Source link #Pokemon #Day #Reveals #Champions #Game #Starters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A new split-screen feature is coming to Google Chrome, and it’s surprisingly powerful A new split-screen feature is coming to Google Chrome, and it’s surprisingly powerful A Google Chrome Canary beta build has revealed a new split-screen feature It’s been updated twice and renamed since it was first discovered It’s not available to the public yet, but is expected to release soon The latest beta build of Google Chrome features brand-new split-screen functionality. This feature lets you use two windows in a single tab and even dynamically change the size of the windows for enhanced productivity. Uncovered by X user Leopeva64, the new Google Chrome split-screen feature appears to be now known as “Show side-by-side”. However, it was first available in the drop-down menu as “Split tab with active tab”. Naming conventions aside, the functionality is identical between the two beta updates; you can merge two windows in the browser under one larger tab, and then you’re able to resize the two sides, which means you won’t have to manually drag two windows snapped together or swap tabs out. While confirmed to not be fully functional yet, plans are in place for the handle (space between the tabs) to be resizable as well. With a larger dividing gap, you can better separate the two tabs or minimize the gap completely for a seamless encompassing window. The functionality is not live yet for regular users in Google Chrome, as it’s currently only available in a Chrome Canary test build. Considering it’s already been updated twice since it was discovered earlier in the month, there’s no telling how it will perform when it’s eventually rolled out in an update for everyone. Despite how demanding Google Chrome can be on your RAM and CPU, there’s no debating that it’s one of the best web browsers you can use in 2025. This new split-screen tool is a smaller update than what we’ve traditionally seen rolled out, but it is something that could be a productivity powerhouse for those studying and working and needing web access. It sounds particularly good for laptop users or people working with a smaller computer monitor, as there will be no need to awkwardly try to snap multiple windows together in a cramped space. Similarly, with adjustable scaling to each tab, all under one umbrella. If you’re someone doing research and you need the source larger than where you’re writing, that can be easily done, and vice versa. It’s another step in improving the speed and customization of Chrome as a web browser at a time when more users are demanding more functionality or going elsewhere. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Google Chrome Canary is a beta build of the web browser aimed at developers that is updated every single night. While it can be unstable, it provides insights into new features and improvements long before they arrive to the rest of the users (if they show up at all). Things are tested automatically, and usually not too extensively, so it’s a chance to play around with things that may or may not always work. Recent Chrome updates have included long-term security features for ChromeOS, and stability updates for desktops, iOS, and Android. Previously, in October 2024, Google released performance controls for the web browser so you could make it run faster or more efficiently. In the same month, the company made its plans known to crack down on ad blockers and other unauthorized extensions on its web store. You might also like… Source link #splitscreen #feature #coming #Google #Chrome #surprisingly #powerful Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate back in U.S. despite charges abroad. Did Trump’s team intervene? Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate back in U.S. despite charges abroad. Did Trump’s team intervene? There are reports of the Trump administration pushing for the release of influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. This comes after the brothers faced criminal charges in Romania and as police in England investigate separate allegations. CBS News Miami reports on the Tate brothers’ return to the U.S. Source link #Andrew #Tate #Tristan #Tate #U.S #charges #Trumps #team #intervene Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Framework Desktop’s Noctua fan and Cooler Master heatsink pried off, Strix Halo exposed Framework Desktop’s Noctua fan and Cooler Master heatsink pried off, Strix Halo exposed When Framework debuted its Desktop earlier this week, most attendees of its San Francisco event didn’t get to tear the machine all the way down to the studs. There’s an exception, however: iFixit posted a full teardown of the 4.5L Mini-ITX machine, removing the cooler and showing off the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, also known as Strix Halo. Teardown tech Shahram Mokhtari removed the four Phillips screws to free the large cooler (co-engineered by Framework, Cooler Master, and Noctua) to reveal the die shot everyone was waiting for. (You can see it around 8:38 in the embedded video). Modular, Open, Repairable – The Framework Desktop Teardown! – YouTube Watch On Strix Halo hasn’t changed; we’ve seen the die shots before. But here, we do see that the massive, seemingly custom cooling solution is a unit that covers both the processor and the RAM, which is soldered to the motherboard. Framework CEO Nirav Patel wrote in a blog that Framework “spent months working with AMD to explore ways around this but ultimately determined that it wasn’t technically feasible to land modular memory at high throughput with the 256-bit memory bus.” To cool the chip and RAM, Framework isn’t using a standard desktop CPU cooler. It attaches to a 120 mm fan; you can pick from options from Cooler Master or Noctua, or pick your own. This is an engineering board, so it’s possible changes will come to the final product, but it seems unlikely that there will be an option for someone to put Strix Halo under water cooling (but if you figure it out, get in touch). Mokhtari was able to remove the board after opening the case and removing the front and side panels. He removed the fan from the cooler first and unplugged the board. He did, however, have to unscrew more of the case than expected, possibly due to this unit being an engineering sample. The Flex ATX PSU stayed in the case the whole time. The Framework desktop is available for pre-order now and is set to release in Q3 of this year. The base model, with a Ryzen AI Max 385 and 32GB of RAM, starts at $1,099, while the top-end machine with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128GB of RAM begins at $1,999. Framework is only doing “DIY” editions here, so you’ll have to get your own storage drive and bring your own operating system (the company is calling it “the easiest PC you’ll ever build”). The mainboard on its own will be available from $799. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Framework #Desktops #Noctua #fan #Cooler #Master #heatsink #pried #Strix #Halo #exposed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Release Date Announced Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Release Date Announced · · February 27, 2025 PlayStation has announced the release date for Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 (PS5). In a new trailer showcasing the game’s new “Horizon Realms”, it was revealed that the game will launch on PS5 on April 25, 2025. “Dive into Horizon Realms! Explore 12 Evolving Worlds: 11 previously limited-time only locations and the completely new Horizon Stadium Circuit,” the description reads. Regarding the game’s launch on PS5, Forza Horizon 5 will feature PlayStation Trophies, in-game badges, and various accolades. Those accolades will unlock new cars to use in the game. Check out the trailer for yourself, below. Forza Horizon 5 was first released in November 2021 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game has been highly touted by critics and players alike, with a 92 OpenCritic score. Are you going to pick up Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 now that you know the release date? Let us know down below, and in the official Insider Gaming Forums. For more Insider Gaming, check out everything that was announced during Pokémon Presents for February 2025. And don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Forza #Horizon #PS5 #Release #Date #Announced Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Asus’ 5-Star ROG Strix 27-inch QHD XG27ACS 180Hz gaming monitor drops to $199 — with Monster Hunter: Wilds for free Asus’ 5-Star ROG Strix 27-inch QHD XG27ACS 180Hz gaming monitor drops to $199 — with Monster Hunter: Wilds for free On the daily hunt for great deals, the Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS came into my sights. This is a fantastic price for a high-spec gaming monitor that scored five stars in our review of the Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS just last year. Not too many years ago, a monitor of this caliber would have been more commonly priced at around the $350 mark. You’re getting a great deal of bang for your buck from this monitor for the price. Plus, with any purchase of the Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS, you can also claim a copy of the latest Monster Hunter game from Capcom – Monster Hunter: Wilds. The game alone is $70 on Steam and will be released tomorrow, February 28, 2025. A great opportunity for an upgrade for a gaming PC or games console, the 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS gaming monitor is just $199 at Amazon. With an original list price of $269, you’re saving up to $70 on the monitor alone, but with the free Monster Hunter game, you’re making a combined saving of up to $140. This 27-inch gaming monitor from Asus has a Fast IPS screen with a flat panel and a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. For gaming, the monitor also sports a very fast 180Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay and a 1ms Gray to Gray response time to help eliminate ghosting. Other features of the XG27ACS include HDR 400 and 133% sRGB color gamut. Connect to your PC or console via DisplayPort, HDMI, or USB-C with video and power delivery. The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS comes with a functional monitor stand that allows you to raise and lower the screen, tilt, and even rotate the screen into a portrait position. If you would rather lift the screen off of the desk and relocate it to a monitor arm, there is VESA-compliant mounting. Don’t forget to look at our Amazon coupon codes for February 2025 and see if you can save on today’s deal or other products at Amazon. Source link #Asus #5Star #ROG #Strix #27inch #QHD #XG27ACS #180Hz #gaming #monitor #drops #Monster #Hunter #Wilds #free Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Marvel Rivals Needs an Assassin’s Creed-Inspired Parkour Game Mode Marvel Rivals Needs an Assassin’s Creed-Inspired Parkour Game Mode When Marvel Rivals hit the gaming scene, it disrupted the industry in a way very few titles have done before. The game not only showcased that the hero-shooter genre is far from dead, but it also redefined the expectations of players and studios alike. The game has captured the players’ attention since its launch. | Image Credit: NetEase Games With its diverse roster of iconic Marvel heroes, the game offers an incredible opportunity for expansion, especially in creating unique gameplay modes that push beyond traditional combat. One such game mode could be a parkour-inspired experience, similar to Assassin’s Creed. Marvel Rivals has huge potential for diverse game modes A stealth mode would showcase different sides of the heroes. | Image Credit: NetEase Marvel Rivals has proven it can deliver fast-paced and thrilling action, but it has the potential to become much more than just another hero-shooter. Just like how Fortnite transformed from a basic battle royale into a game with an expansive array of diverse modes, Rivals could open up new gameplay possibilities through innovative game modes. By embracing its superhero roots, the game could explore different mechanics that not only enhance the experience but also show players how the hero’s abilities have more usability. So, why particularly an Assassin’s Creed-inspired parkour mode? The answer lies in the combination of stealth, mobility, and character uniqueness. The AC series is known for its complex characters, and gripping narratives, but what set it apart from other titles is its tactical stealth mechanics. Imagine if Marvel Rivals applied these principles and enhanced not just combat, but also mobility. Heroes like ****** Panther, Spider-Man, Venom, and ****** Widow are perfect candidates for a parkour mode, as they already have abilities that allow them extra traversal. This mode would allow players to experience their heroes in a completely new light, focusing on agility and movement, not just the raw combat prowess their abilities provide. A parkour mode fit for Marvel Rivals The game should offer a variety of game modes. | Image Credit: NetEase Games Introducing an Assassin’s Creed-inspired parkour mode in Marvel Rivals would revolutionize how players interact with the game. The focus would shift from traditional combat to a unique mix of agility, stealth, and objectives that take full advantage of parkour-based mechanics. Players could race against time, complete objectives, or even pursue and escape opponents using their unique abilities. This would allow heroes to shine in ways they never have before. For example, ****** Panther could perform wall-running and quick vaults, Spider-Man could swing across tall buildings (which he already does), and ****** Widow could use her techniques of takedown (Assassin’s Creed Style), as we have seen in MCU. This parkour mode could even feature scenarios like hostage situations, where heroes must act quickly and stealthily to save civilians, think Die Hard, but with superheroes. Just imagine blending Assassin’s Creed’s stealth mechanics with Marvel’s diverse characters and abilities, it opens the door for endless possibilities. In a PvP mode, players could engage in free-running assassinations where speed and terrain mastery are just as crucial as combat. In the end, the sky’s the limit when heroes are free to traverse the environment with the fluidity of parkour. It’s time for Marvel Rivals to take its gameplay to new heights. Source link #Marvel #Rivals #Assassins #CreedInspired #Parkour #Game #Mode Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Champ Burmester makes solid start in South African Open Champ Burmester makes solid start in South African Open Home favourite Dean Burmester was left chasing his rivals despite making a solid opening to the defence of his South African Open title in Durban. The start of the famous old tournament had been delayed by three hours on Thursday after heavy rain on Tuesday night led to areas of the course in Durban being submerged. But after an impressive effort from greenkeeping staff saw play get under way at 9:20am local time, morning starters, England’s Sam Bairstow and Sweden’s Fredrik From shot 65s to share the lead with South African Darren Fichardt on seven under par at the end of the day. Fichardt, who shot seven birdies and no bogeys in his first 14 holes before the suspension, will return to complete his round when play restarts at 8am on Friday. Burmester was four shots off the lead but made a decent start to the defence of the crown he won two years ago – there was no event last year – with a three-under-par 69, which left him tied for 28th. Source link #Champ #Burmester #solid #start #South #African #Open Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars review | Loot Level Chill OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars review | Loot Level Chill Lyle Pendle: “OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars is a charming sci-fi adventure, full of wonderfully designed aliens and rock paper scissors battles.” Source link #OMEGA #Triangle #Stars #review #Loot #Level #Chill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How to enable Nvidia G-Sync How to enable Nvidia G-Sync Sometimes despite having high frames or a high refresh rate monitor, games can still look choppy and an easy way to resolve this issue is by enabling G-Sync. For those who are unsure of how to enable G-Sync, we’ll be covering everything from what you need to step-by-step instructions. G-Sync is a technology that matches your frame rate in game with the refresh rate of your monitor. There are many benefits to enabling G-Sync, including no screen tearing, reduction in stuttering and less input lag. For those wondering how to enable G-Sync, it’s worth noting that you need an Nvidia GPU in order to do so. When considering how to enable G-Sync, the process is very simple and once you’ve enabled it once, you won’t need to constantly keep switching it on. The technology can make for a much more pleasant gaming experience and with less input lag, it can even make you better at games. Tools and requirements PC or laptop with Nvidia graphics card Nvidia Control Panel software Up-to-date graphics card drivers G-Sync capable monitor Steps for how to enable Nvidia G-Sync Open up your Nvidia Control panel Under Display hit the Set up G-Sync option Tick the enable G-Sync box and select whether you want it to enable for full screen mode or both windowed and full screen mode and which display you want to change Step by step guide on how to enable Nvidia G-Sync 1. Open Nvidia Control Panel (Image: © Future / Microsoft) Open up your Nvidia control panel, you can search for this in your taskbar or Start menu. You can also open it by right-clicking on your desktop, select Show more options and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Change G-Sync settings (Image: © Future / Microsoft) Once the control panel window opens, under the Display category, hit the Set up G-SYNC option. 3. Enable G-Sync (Image: © Future / Microsoft) Check the Enable G-SYNC box. If it’s greyed out then you may not have a G-Sync-compatible display or GPU. 4. Choose when G-Sync is used (Image: © Future / Microsoft) Select whether you want to enable G-Sync for when apps are in fullscreen mode or both windowed and full-screen modes. This will be based on whether or not you play games in windowed mode. 5. Choose the monitor to use (Image: © Future / Microsoft) If you have multiple monitors, then choose which display you want these settings to apply to. This will be the display that you play games on or your primary monitor. Final thoughts on enabling Nvidia G-Sync Overall, using Nvidia’s G-Sync technology is a great way to make for the smoothest and most pleasant gaming experience. By syncing up your frame rate and refresh rate, you don’t have to worry about screen tearing or stuttering. Another great benefit of enabling G-Sync technology is that it can lead to less input lag, making for quicker reactions that can mean the difference between life and death in competitive games. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You might also like Source link #enable #Nvidia #GSync Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Good coffee, Great Coffee provides the ideal follow up to some Great Pizza, Good Pizza, out now Good coffee, Great Coffee provides the ideal follow up to some Great Pizza, Good Pizza, out now Good Coffee, Great Coffee is out now for iOS and Android It follows on from Good Pizza, Great Pizza with more hospitality sim fun Meet over 200 distinct characters, serve them drinks and discover their stories If you’ve been around for a while and avidly playing on mobile you may remember one hit release being Good Pizza, Great Pizza. This social culinary sim, which saw you rise from neighbourhood pizzeria to bonafide gourmet establishment while getting to know your clientele recently wrapped its 10th anniversary celebrations last year, and now TapBlaze’s new sequel is out now with Good Coffee, Great Coffee! If you’ve already played Good Pizza, Great Pizza then you likely at least partially know what to expect when it comes to Good Pizza, Great Pizza. You’ll need to fulfil the orders of quirky customers and make up a variety of scrumptious drinks to serve them ranging from the simple to the complex and downright bizarre. Not only that but, as you would expect in any hospitality sim, you’ll also be able to upgrade your cafe with new equipment to make it even more welcoming for guests. You can also test out your artistic skills by making your own latte art, decorating your cafe and discovering your customer’s own distinct stories and personalities. Caffeinated I’m sure that Good Coffee, Great Coffee will be a bit of a marmite game. Not to say that it’s divisive at all but I can see some being put off by the decidedly cosy, peaceful atmosphere that this is trying to relate. At the same time those attributes, with the comfortable setting and ASMR soundtrack, are sure to make Good Coffee, Great Coffee as much of a fan-favourite as its predecessor was! In the meantime though if you’re not looking to dive into Good Coffee, Great Coffee just yet why not take a walk on the wild side? By er, checking out our curated list of the top five new mobile games to try this week. Hey, I said wild, but not that wild. Source link #Good #coffee #Great #Coffee #ideal #follow #Great #Pizza #Good #Pizza Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Raspberry Pi 5 powers retro-futurism 1980s cyberdeck with custom milled keypad and wood finish Raspberry Pi 5 powers retro-futurism 1980s cyberdeck with custom milled keypad and wood finish There’s nothing like a custom handheld cyberdeck and this Raspberry Pi handheld is a shining example of how far you can take customization as a maker. Nicholas LaBonte recently shared a detailed post showing off his awesome Raspberry Pi 5-powered handheld SDR Cyberdeck and it’s absolutely gorgeous. According to LaBonte, this project was inspired by other projects like the uConsole. However, LaBonte was determined to build his own from scratch using both readily available components and custom materials like hardwoods used for finishing yacht interiors. The aesthetic is very 1980s tech, with dark plastics, rich red and gleaming metal. One of the coolest aspects of this build, in our opinion at least, is the custom keyboard. LaBonte went so far as to mill the individual keys used in the keypad and it looks fantastic. LaBonte explained that the custom keyboard, while amazing, was one of the most daunting hurdles in its creation. The process involved not just building the keys from the ground up but also creating a custom PCB that connects to a series of microswitches. The end result is an extremely professional looking finish that works great for input, as well. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Nicholas LaBonte) (Image credit: Nicholas LaBonte) (Image credit: Nicholas LaBonte) This cyberdeck features an SDR antenna which, if you’re not familiar, stands for software defined radio. It’s an optional asset that can be attached or removed as needed. The handheld features a display panel with a resolution of 800 x 480px. It’s housed behind a faceplate that LaBonte designed digitally using Fusion360 just for this project. For cursor control, LaBonte is using a red PSP analog joystick. To keep the unit portable, LaBonte has fitted the unit with an internal UPS which can last for up to 5 hours as tested by watching YouTube videos nonstop. The unit can run a bit warm and is kept cool using a bronze heatsink. Software-wise, you can use any OS you want as long as you can fix it up with the QMK firmware needed to operate the keyboard and cursor input from the PSP joystick module. If you want to get a closer look at this Raspberry Pi project, you’re in luck. LaBonte shared plenty of details in the build guide and showed off the creation in a video shared to YouTube. There you can follow him for more cool projects as well as any future updates to this one. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Raspberry #powers #retrofuturism #1980s #cyberdeck #custom #milled #keypad #wood #finish Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China – The Associated Press Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China – The Associated Press Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China The Associated PressTrump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Start March 4, Plus an Increase on China The New York TimesTrump threatens to double tariffs on China and says punishing Mexico and Canada tariffs will go into effect March 4 CNN Source link #Trump #plans #tariffs #Mexico #Canada #Tuesday #doubling #existing #tariffs #China #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Positive steps’ in redress for Post Office Capture victims ‘Positive steps’ in redress for Post Office Capture victims The law firm representing 100 former subpostmasters who suffered the life-changing effects of being blamed for unexplained shortfalls on the computer system used in their branches before the Post Office rolled out the Horizon IT system, said there have been “positive steps” towards fair redress. Former users of the Post Office’s Capture software, like those that had the controversial Horizon system, were blamed for losses, made to pay them back and even prosecuted by the Post Office. In the latest meeting between the Department of Business and Trade and former Capture users – held as part of the government’s plan to offer financial redress – there were positive signs, according to lawyer Neil Hudgell, of Hudgell Solicitors. “Obviously, everything needs ministerial sign-off and approval, but, quite rightly, there is a clear willingness to do right by those who have suffered at the hands of the Post Office in relation to Capture,” he said. He added that there was also progress on having convictions reviewed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). “We’ve spoken with the CCRC today and those cases are moving forward, though of course there is a lot of work to be done in terms of securing further information required,” said Hudgell. The controversy over the Capture system emerged in January last year after the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office told the stories of subpostmasters that had suffered at the hands of the Horizon system. It was the same month that Kevan Jones, an MP at the time who now sits in the House of Lords, highlighted evidence of injustices caused by the Capture computer system used in Post Office branches prior to the introduction of Horizon. Echoes of Horizon Jones had visited a subpostmaster who he thought may be a victim of Horizon, but when he realised the dates involved, it became clear another system could be at fault. Since the drama put the scandal at the centre of national debate, successive governments have been forced to act. In May 2024, the former Conservative government introduced legislation to exonerate about 900 former Horizon users who were convicted based on evidence from Fujitsu’s faulty system. Now the CCRC is reviewing 21 cases of potential wrongful conviction put forward by Hudgells, where Capture could be a factor. This is an increase from 17 just weeks ago and from five in November last year. Capture was a PC-based application developed by the Post Office and uploaded onto a personal computer to carry out branch accounts. The software was a standalone system, unlike Horizon, which is a complex, networked system connected to centralised services. One of the subpostmasters who came forward after the ITV dramatisation was Steve Marston. He had a branch in Bury, Lancashire, and was prosecuted in 1996 for theft and false accounting following an unexplained shortfall of nearly £80,000. Marston said he never had any problems using the paper-based accounting system until his branch, which he ran from 1973, began using Capture. After an audit revealed a loss which he couldn’t fully cover out of his own pocket, he was advised to plead guilty of theft and fraud to avoid jail. The judge took into account two bravery awards Marston had received for standing up to armed robbers, saving him a jail sentence. He received a 12-month suspended sentence, lost his home and business, and went bankrupt. Another life-destroying case is that of Steve Lewis from South Wales, who had worked for the Post Office since 1983, originally as a counter clerk, and was a Post Office auditor for a number of years. When he suffered unexplained losses, he was told by the Post Office that he was an isolated case. He lost his business, had to sell his home and suffered mental health issues, with related relationship troubles. More cases come forward Thousands of subpostmasters used Capture and more and more cases with glaring similarities to those related to Horizon are coming to light. A Kent subpostmistress who was convicted of theft from her branch in the 1990s is one of a new wave whose families are fighting to clear their names. Patricia Owen was convicted in 1998 of theft from her Post Office branch in Canterbury, over a shortfall of £6,000. Hers is one of the 21 cases Hudgell Solicitors have put forward to the CCRC. Owen, who died in 2003, denied the charges against her but was found guilty on five counts of theft. She received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. Owen’s daughter Juliet said: “I remember them sitting us down and telling us that mum was being prosecuted and that they had to go to court. We managed to get an independent computer expert to look over everything and he said there were malfunctions with the software, so we were hopeful ahead of the court case. The expert didn’t turn up on the day, and we never found out why.” Peter Lloyd-Holt, who died aged 75 in 2021, was sacked in 1994 from his role as a subpostmaster in Bolton after accounts at his branch showed unexplained shortfalls. His wife Agnes, who worked as an investigator for the Department of Work and Pensions at the time he was sacked, said life was never the same. “That was the beginning of the end,” she said. “He was interviewed under caution without representation. I was contacted but not allowed to attend. He was eventually told in March 1995 that he wasn’t going to be prosecuted, but he was still held responsible for the shortfalls and we were made to pay back a considerable sum. “I had to work overtime to pay the mortgage and to pay back what the Post Office alleged we owed them, and that meant we suffered financial hardship as there had to be cut backs,” she added. Lloyd-Holt’s son, Paul, said: “What happened to my father destroyed him. When my dad was interviewed he submitted all his documentation and evidence to clear his name, ledgers and dockets and spreadsheets, but they were never returned, so there is little evidence available to us to clear his name. “Any evidence like bank statements have been lost over time, so we need the support of the solicitors to do this. He never could move on though, it always cast a shadow over his life, and our lives as a family. Now, we’re in a position where we only have our own memories, and we are having to contact many organisations and bodies to see what extra evidence we can uncover.” The Post Office Horizon scandal was first exposed by Computer Weekly in 2009, revealing the stories of seven subpostmasters and the problems they suffered due to accounting software. Source link #Positive #steps #redress #Post #Office #Capture #victims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]