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2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now 2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now There aren’t many investors more widely known than Warren Buffett. After decades of tremendous investment returns through the company he runs, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has made himself a household name. Because of Buffett’s success, many people track his investments to get an idea of where they should invest. The average person’s investing priorities may not align with those of a billionaire or a trillion-dollar corporation, but valuable lessons can be learned from their holdings and approach. Berkshire Hathaway has a stake in over 40 companies, but two in particular right now look like no-brainers for the long term. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has not-so-quietly become one of the tech world’s premier one-stop shops. It may take some time before its net is as wide as Microsoft’s or Alphabet’s, but it seems well on its way. Amazon is a stock that Buffett has admitted to being hesitant about initially, but his partners convinced him that Berkshire Hathaway should make the move. Considering Amazon’s returns over the past decade, it’s a good thing Berkshire did. Amazon continues to show that it’s one of the top cash cows in the business world. In 2024, it generated $638 billion in revenue, up 11% from 2023. Walmart is the only public company that managed to bring in more revenue. AMZN Revenue (Annual) data by YCharts. It’s not just Amazon’s revenue that’s impressive — it’s also its profitability over the past few years. For a while, the idea was to generate revenue through e-commerce (even if it was unprofitable or barely profitable), and then use the money to fund more profitable segments like cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Now, all three main segments of Amazon’s business are generating billions in operating income (profit from core operations). Business Segment 2023 Operating Income 2024 Operating Income North America (in billions) $14.9 $25.0 International (in billions) ($2.7) $3.8 Amazon Web Services (in billions) $24.6 $39.8 Data source: Amazon full-year 2024 results. Much of Amazon’s growth in the near future will likely come from AWS. Cloud computing is a thriving business, and Amazon is leading the charge as the market leader. It’s a high-margin business that’s in the relatively early stages of what it could become — especially as artificial intelligence (AI) developments help accelerate adoption. Amazon has positioned itself as a force beyond just its original e-commerce roots, making it a no-brainer for long-term investors. Visa (NYSE: V) is one of Berkshire Hathaway’s smaller holdings, but few businesses are as rock solid as the payment processing giant. Buffett once said, “The best business is a royalty on the growth of others, requiring little capital itself,” and Visa is a prime example. Story Continues In line with Buffett’s quote, Visa benefits hugely from the network effect. Cardholders want Visa because it’s the most widely accepted card globally, and merchants want to (and essentially have to) accept Visa because it’s the most widely held card. This network effect has helped Visa grow its reach well beyond what competitors can reasonably replicate. The second part of Buffett’s quote that’s relevant to Visa is how it makes most of its money: transaction fees. With the infrastructure already in place, Visa naturally benefits from the growth of commerce and digital payments globally without needing to spend a lot of capital. Visa’s setup has put it in a great financial position. Its revenue is up nearly 180% in the past decade, and its profit margins are higher than most businesses could dream of achieving. V Profit Margin (Quarterly) data by YCharts. Many parts of the world still operate in a cash-heavy economy, but card and mobile payment adoption is picking up steam. As more financial infrastructure is put in place globally, Visa will be one of the main beneficiaries of increased transaction volume. In 2024 alone, Visa processed 310.4 billion transactions, and this number should only grow with time. There could be some dips if people cut back on spending during not-so-ideal economic times, but the long-term trajectory remains strong. Visa is an investment I’d feel comfortable buying and holding for the long haul. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you’ll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $328,354!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $46,837!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $527,017!* Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. Continue » *Stock Advisor returns as of February 24, 2025 American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Discover Financial Services is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Stefon Walters has positions in Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, Microsoft, Visa, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends Discover Financial Services and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #NoBrainer #Warren #Buffett #Stocks #Buy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Fable has been delayed until 2026, but enjoy some fresh gameplay footage Fable has been delayed until 2026, but enjoy some fresh gameplay footage The highly-anticipated Fable has been delayed until 2026. The news broke on the Official Xbox Podcast during an interview with Craig Duncan. “We previously announced the date for Fable as 2025. We are actually going to give Fable more time and it’s going to ship in 2026 now. While I know that’s not maybe the news people want to hear, I want to assure people that it’s definitely worth the wait.” It’s unfortunate news for fans who are eager to get their hands on the game. Rumors of the game first leaked in 2018, and Playground Games officially announced the reboot in July 2020. By 2026, it will have been in development for at least eight years. Duncan says the game is “very playable,” but was careful to avoid too many specific details lest he spoil something. He praised the graphics, calling the game “the most beautifully realized version of Albion you’ve ever seen.” Not that this comes as a surprise; the current trailers depict a lushly detailed world with vibrant colors, as expected of the studio behind Forza Horizon. Fable: Pre-Alpha Gameplay Duncan assures listeners that Fable hasn’t lost its way. “There’s no ******* fans of Fable as a franchise as the Playground team making it…it’s a really fun balance between the game tenets that are true to Fable and a modern day reimagining of Playground Games’ version of Fable.” Please enable Javascript to view this content We did get a glimpse at more pre-alpha gameplay that suggests a game rife with the same goofy humor you expect from the Fable franchise. It even ends with the player character punting a chicken — which, as The Legend of Zelda taught us, is never a good idea. The release window is 2026, but we hope to get a more narrow timeframe soon. Until then, there are plenty of new titles to scratch that fantasy RPG itch. Source link #Fable #delayed #enjoy #fresh #gameplay #footage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz not running for U.S. Senate, spokesperson says Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz not running for U.S. Senate, spokesperson says Gov. Tim Walz shuns Senate run, exploring third term in office, spokesperson says Gov. Tim Walz shuns Senate run, exploring third term in office, spokesperson says 00:33 A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate and will instead explore a third term in his current office. “Governor Walz is not running for the United States Senate,” spokesperson Teddy Tschann said. “He loves his job as Governor and he’s exploring the possibility of another term to continue his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids.” Walz, a Democrat, was one name floated as a potential replacement for Sen. Tina Smith, who earlier this month announced she will not run for reelection in 2026. The Associated Press reported Walz had “not ruled out” a Senate run, but would not run if Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan decided to launch her own campaign. Flanagan did indeed formally announce a run for Senate last week. Several other Minnesota politicians are also considering running for the seat. In an interview earlier this month, Walz would not confirm plans for a third term to WCCO, but said he would “be honored to continue to serve.” Walz last year was Kamala Harris’ running mate in the presidential election, which they lost to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. More from CBS News Anthony Bettin Anthony Bettin is a web producer at CBS Minnesota. He primarily covers breaking news and sports, with a focus on the Minnesota Vikings. Source link #Minnesota #Gov #Tim #Walz #running #U.S #Senate #spokesperson Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak that's infected more than 120 people – The Associated Press An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak that's infected more than 120 people – The Associated Press An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people The Associated PressFirst measles death reported in West Texas outbreak KCBDA child has died in the Texas measles outbreak – the first US measles death since 2015 USA TODAY Source link #unvaccinated #child #died #Texas #measles #outbreak #that039s #infected #people #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month’s US Playtime On PlayStation And Xbox 10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month’s US Playtime On PlayStation And Xbox Live-service games are a large and durable part of the gaming ecosystem, and new data from last month demonstrates just how dominant the biggest games have become. A new report from Circana stated that more than 40% of all playing time spent on a PS5 or Xbox Series X went to the top 10 live-service games in the month of January in the US. Posting on Bluesky, Circana executive director Mat Piscatella also stated that over 70% of active PS5 or Xbox Series X|S players played at least one of the top 10 live-service games during January in the US. While that might constitute a player simply launching the game and playing something else, the more than 40% number is quite staggering, and shows just how much gaming is divided between a relatively small number of games. Piscatella noted that this statistic reflects the difficulty that new games have in competing against the old stalwarts, especially since total US market spending, total players, and total hours all peaked in 2021. Though the names of these top 10 live-service games were not immediately apparent in the report, recent charts posted by Piscatella suggest that the games include Call of Duty HQ, Fortnite, GTA V, NBA 2K25, Marvel Rivals, Roblox, Minecraft, Madden NFL 25 as possible contenders. Other live-service games that often make the console top 10 include EA Sports College Football 25, Destiny 2, Apex Legends, and Rocket League. The stunning success of these live-service games has had a significant impact on the games market as a whole, with many big publishers fishing for a big live-service success to bank on in the future. This has also led to some major busts, most notably Sony’s sci-fi shooter Concord, which lasted just two weeks before being shut down due to low player count. The studio behind the game was later shuttered. Earlier this month, Ubisoft said that it will double down on live-service and open-world games moving forward. Source link #LiveService #Games #Months #Playtime #PlayStation #Xbox Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s in the House GOP’s budget resolution? Here’s what to know about the plan. What’s in the House GOP’s budget resolution? Here’s what to know about the plan. Washington — House Republicans narrowly adopted a budget proposal late Tuesday that serves as a blueprint for implementing President Trump’s agenda, a dramatic turn of events after a group of holdouts threatened the razor-thin Republican majority’s plan. In a 217-215 vote, the House adopted the resolution, with just one Republican joining all Democrats to oppose it. The resolution now goes to the Senate, which has been pursuing its own budget proposal. But the two chambers must adopt the same budget plan to move forward with the budget reconciliation process — a complicated maneuver that allows Congress to bypass the 60-vote threshold typically required in the Senate. Here’s what to know about the budget resolution: What’s in the House GOP budget plan? Speaker of the House Mike Johnson delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican budget resolution at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 25, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images The budget resolution directs congressional committees to craft their own proposals to hit spending targets, increasing or decreasing funding by adjusting programs and policies that fall under their purview. Republicans want to cut trillions of dollars in spending to pay for trillions in tax cuts, while increasing funding in some areas. Though Senate Republicans have pushed for two bills to address Mr. Trump’s priorities, House Republicans are pursuing one major bill to address border security, defense and energy priorities, along with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. Their plan calls for at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over a 10-year ******* and instructs a number of committees to find ways to reduce their budget impact, while increasing spending for several other issue areas. The House Ways and Means Committee is tasked with implementing the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts over a decade. The resolution would also raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion. Here are the areas where spending would increase: Up to $110 billion in additional spending for the Judiciary Committee Up to $100 billion for the Armed Services Committee Up to $90 billion for the Homeland Security Committee Here are the committees that are tasked with finding the cuts: At least $880 billion by the Energy and Commerce Committee At least $330 billion by the Education and Workforce Committee At least $230 billion by the Agriculture Committee At least $50 billion by the Oversight and Government Reform Committee At least $10 billion by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee At least $1 billion by the Financial Services Committee At least $1 billion by the Natural Resources Committee The final product must be deficit-neutral to comply with reconciliation rules, and Republicans are relying on economic projections that show the tax cuts would spur economic growth that would increase tax revenues. Those projections have been questioned by outside experts and Democrats who describe them as overly optimistic. One analysis found that the budget proposal would allow for a deficit increase of $2.8 trillion through 2034. Opposition to the proposed cuts Opponents of the resolution have pointed to the proposed cuts, arguing that they implicate key programs that Americans rely on. Medicaid in particular has come under the microscope — the Energy and Commerce Committee oversees Medicaid, and the $880 billion it is tasked with saving would almost certainly require cuts to the entitlement program. House Republican leadership has stressed that Medicaid isn’t specifically mentioned in the budget resolution, noting that Tuesday’s vote was one simply to begin the reconciliation process. But House Speaker Mike wouldn’t commit to preserving Medicaid in its entirety as the reconciliation process continues. Johnson said cuts to the program would target “fraud, waste and abuse” within the program. Other Republicans have said that benefits would not be cut. Under an amendment to the House budget resolution aimed at placating conservatives, House committees must achieve at least $2 trillion in spending cuts in order to secure the proposed $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. But if they slash more than $2 trillion, tax cuts would be increased. The budget reconciliation process The budget reconciliation process is a tool used sparingly to work around the 60-vote threshold needed to pass most legislation in the Senate, allowing the party in the majority to approve legislation without support from the *********. But the maneuver is a complicated one, requiring lawmakers to first approve a budget resolution before directing committees to craft bills reconciling spending with the new budget goals. The final product of the reconciliation process can only include provisions dealing with taxes, spending or the debt limit, and any new spending must be paid for. The Senate parliamentarian must also sign off on the package, confirming that the provisions have direct budgetary consequences, if an item is challenged. Democrats in the majority approved two major packages under budget reconciliation during the Biden administration — a pandemic aid package and the Inflation Reduction Act. In 2017, Republicans in the majority approved tax cuts under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the first Trump administration. Also during Mr. Trump’s first term, Republicans tried and failed to use the reconciliation process to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act. Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Whats #House #GOPs #budget #resolution #Heres #plan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Study reveals prevalence of misleading medical information on TikTok and Instagram Study reveals prevalence of misleading medical information on TikTok and Instagram A study has revealed the high prevalence of misleading information about medical tests on TikTok and Instagram, sparking concerns that it could lead to overdiagnosis and stretch resources. Source link #Study #reveals #prevalence #misleading #medical #information #TikTok #Instagram Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Avowed Optimized Settings for Low-end PC: RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti & RTX 4060 Avowed Optimized Settings for Low-end PC: RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti & RTX 4060 Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes: “When it comes to Obsidian Entertainment, you never quite know what they’ll have up their sleeves next, especially in recent years. One minute they’ll go from releasing a space-faring RPG to crafting a title all about surviving as a shrunken kid in your own backyard and eventually go on to make a “ye olde” ******* mystery with all kinds of unique elements. As such, when Obsidian revealed that they would be working on a fantasy RPG again and would even be setting it in the same realm and universe as their beloved Pillars of Eternity titles, fans were eager to see what Avowed would become. So now that it has arrived and is set to make its own mark in the Pillars universe, is Obsidian’s latest release worthwhile?” Source link #Avowed #Optimized #Settings #Lowend #RTX #RTX #RTX Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Splitgate 2: Check Out The Massive New Glacier Map In This Exclusive Video Splitgate 2: Check Out The Massive New Glacier Map In This Exclusive Video Splitgate 2 developer 1047 details has announced new details on the game’s upcoming open alpha, as well as more information on the game’s massive new Glacier map, which allows for up to three teams to throw down in 8v8v8 competition. GameSpot has an exclusive trailer you can check out below, which showcases the Multi-Team Domination mode on Glacier. Anyone looking to experience an early slice of the portal-jumping first-person shooter can hop into the open alpha starting February 27 and running through March 2, with access available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Now Playing: Splitgate 2 Multi-Team Domination Mode And Glacier Map Trailer In total, there will be three new locations available in the open alpha: Glacier (8v8v8) – This location is 20 times the size of any map from Splitgate and is full of icy slopes that allow players chain speed from sliding with portal momentum Bypass (4v4) – A vertical map designed for high-flying plays, so you’ll want to keep an eye on the sky Eden (4v4) – This map has plenty of portal-walls, as well as a launch-portal that can be used for daring aerial attacks Cross-play will also be supported, and some of the modes that’ll be available to try out include Multi-Team Domination–where teams will battle to take control of four zones–and Multi-Team Hotzone, where players will battle it out to take control of a central zone. For the new modes, 1047 Games will introduce Splitball and Firecracker to the game. Splitball is a two-team arena mode that combines classic Capture the Flag gameplay with the fast-paced strategy of Halo’s Oddball, so teams will need to focus on offense and defense simultaneously. Search-and-Destroy game modes inspire Firecracker, and it involves an attacking team working to deploy the titular firecracker while the defending team attempts to stop them from setting off their fireworks. 1047 Games added that the open alpha will represent less than half of the content that will be present in Splitgate 2 when it launches later this year on PC and consoles. In GameSpot’s Splitgate 2 preview, we said, “New additions like character classes and abilities help further distinguish Splitgate 2 from a field of extremely familiar shooters.” Source link #Splitgate #Check #Massive #Glacier #Map #Exclusive #Video Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The ultra-rare Ryzen 7 9800X3D now available delidded for $599 with two-year warranty The ultra-rare Ryzen 7 9800X3D now available delidded for $599 with two-year warranty Thermal Grizzly is now offering delidded AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, one of the best CPUs, with a two-year warranty for $599 (without VAT), which is quite an impressive price tag since you get to enjoy the perks of a delidded CPU without the risk and labor. Der8auer, also known as Roman and Thermal Grizzly’s CEO, posted a video on YouTube detailing the entire procedure, including logistics, the delidding process, and pricing rationale. Removing your CPU’s IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) is known as delidding. The IHS absorbs the heat produced by your CPU’s die and transfers it to the heat sink. Several strategies can be employed to get the most out of your CPU, such as replacing the sTIM or thermal paste with liquid metal or opting for direct-die cooling. Of course, nothing’s perfect; CPU delidding carries the risk of cracking the die and almost certainly voids your warranty if you need it. Thermal Grizzly offers a solution for mainstream customers. Essentially, you’ll be greeted by a delidded Ryzen 7 9800X3D alongside its IHS without getting your hands dirty for a slight markup versus MSRP. The base price set by Thermal Grizzly is $599 (without VAT) or roughly $699 (with VAT) for European customers. You can now buy Delidded AMD Ryzen 9800X3D with 2 Years Warranty – YouTube Watch On The CPUs are sourced from ******* retailer Mindfactory, delidded in-house, tested, and shipped to you. The extra $100 you pay over MSRP constitutes the service fee and warranty insurance. Roman says the warranty covers all sorts of damage except for mechanical damage, which may be caused by improperly mounting the CPU. (Image credit: Thermal Grizzly) The process involves unpacking the CPUs and sliding them into delidding tools, like the Delid Die Mate. Afterward, the CPUs undergo a two-phase heating procedure in an oven, arranged like cookies in a tray. Each of these trays (with the CPUs) can cost up to $10,000, and the processors are heated at 160-170 degrees Celsius until the IHS gradually comes off. The next step involves testing and validation to verify functionality and record temperatures. The packaging features a small box from Thermal Grizzly containing the original AMD packaging, the delidded CPU, the IHS, and a USB stick with additional information, such as expected temperatures and close-up shots of your CPU. You can grab a unit for yourself at Thermal Grizzly’s website. Note that the price on the landing page may include the VAT and, therefore, be higher. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #ultrarare #Ryzen #9800X3D #delidded #twoyear #warranty Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

No Eggs? Here Are Eggless Versions of Eggful Recipes No Eggs? Here Are Eggless Versions of Eggful Recipes It’s a tough time for egg lovers. With avian flu limiting supplies in supermarkets all over the country, chicken egg prices are rising to luxury food levels — how soon till they show up on tasting menus as “chicken caviar?” And that’s if you can even find them. Some store shelves are bare, a sad situation for ovivores that could continue for a while. But we here at New York Times Cooking are all about solutions. Genevieve Ko has created a terrific guide to egg substitutes to get you through egg-based projects like baking. And in today’s email I’m focusing on eggless versions of traditionally eggful recipes. Most meatball recipes call for eggs to bind the ground meat. Yet Kay Chun skips them entirely in her tender chicken miso meatballs. Her dish calls for a mash of crumbled Ritz crackers moistened with milk and spiked with garlic and miso, which helps the ground chicken keep its shape beautifully and bake up into golden, flavorful morsels. Kay suggests serving these with a quick dipping sauce of soy mixed with vinegar and some chopped scallions. I like to add a little grated ginger, too, for an added kick. Featured Recipe Chicken Miso Meatballs View Recipe → Sarah DiGregorio replaces runny eggs with seafood in her shrimp in purgatory. A clever take on an Italian classic, it’s perfect for when you’re craving a spicy, garlicky, tomato-filled dish that can be pulled together in under half an hour. Filled with roasted red peppers and capers, Sarah’s version of the “purgatory” sauce is an especially tangy contrast next to the ********** of the shrimp. Serve it with toasted bread for a speedy dinner or a heavenly, egg-free breakfast. Another deluxe egg-free breakfast is Ali Slagle’s savory tofu scramble. Seasoned with maple syrup, sage and ****** pepper, this hearty dish infuses the tofu with the sweet and herby flavors of breakfast sausage. You could round it out with vegetables, too — almost anything that cooks quickly, like greens, peas or cherry tomatoes will find a happy home amid the soft nuggets of seared tofu. Or serve it with sliced avocado on the side for a buttery counterpoint. In the silver linings category, now would be a great time to try your hand at vegan cooking if you’re not already adept. Among our vast trove of vegan recipes, one of the highest rated is Becky Hughes’s vegan Caesar salad with crisp chickpeas, adored by vegans and omnivores alike. In her five-star salad, she employs cashews, miso, nutritional yeast and ****** brine to mimic that salty-******* complexity of the traditional anchovy- and egg-rich dressing. On top of all that lovely, dressed kale and romaine, the mingling of crisp chickpeas and crunchy croutons are a textural delight. As Sarah Goldman, a reader, writes in the recipe notes, “Forget best vegan Caesar dressing — this is the best Caesar dressing I’ve tasted. Ever.” Of all the places to go eggless, baked goods present a particular challenge. But no eggs are necessary for Genevieve Ko’s vegan banana bread. There’s no dairy in this super simple recipe either, allowing the caramelly taste of ultraripe bananas to come through loud and clear. Genevieve tops the loaf with salted chopped peanuts, which adds a lovely, savory crunch. But feel free to leave them out for a softer, nut-free banana bread experience. Or go all in on peanuts and bake up a batch of Yossy Arefi’s peanut-butter chocolate-chip cookies, which require just a few pantry staples and no electric mixer. Soft and fudgy right out of the oven, they’ll keep their glorious texture for a few days (unless you devour them all first). Without a doubt, you’ll want to subscribe to get all these amazing recipes (and thanks to you if you already do). If you need any technical assistance, you can send an email to *****@*****.tld; the smart folks there are sure to help. And I’m at *****@*****.tld if you want to say hi. That’s all for now, and I’ll see you on Monday. Source link #Eggs #Eggless #Versions #Eggful #Recipes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wall Street advances amid spotlight on Nvidia results Wall Street advances amid spotlight on Nvidia results US stocks have opened higher as investors appeared to return to shares in major technology firms. Source link #Wall #Street #advances #spotlight #Nvidia #results Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The best puzzle games on PC The best puzzle games on PC When it isn’t a puzzle in and of itself to get the best PC games running on your rig, the PC is also the best platform to play puzzle games. With a huge selection of AAA and indie games all pushing the limits of what a puzzle game even looks like, it is difficult to narrow down which ones are the best of the best. Just like rounding up the best FPS games on PC, we’ve thought long and hard to give our final solution for the best puzzle games you can play on PC. Our list includes classic and modern games, but there are even more upcoming PC games that could end up on this list in the future. Get your weekly teardown of the tech behind PC gaming Source link #puzzle #games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Intel launches Xeon 6500/6700 processors with performance cores Intel launches Xeon 6500/6700 processors with performance cores Intel has expanded its Xeon 6 ‘Granite Rapids’ family of CPUs featuring high-performance cores with new offerings targeting AI, content delivery, networking, and storage applications. The new Xeon 6500 and Xeon 6700 series processors are designed for single-socket and multi-socket servers and feature up to 86 high-performance cores, an eight-channel memory subsystem, and up to 136 PCIe lanes to connect to various accelerators, such as AI processors. (Image credit: Intel) Intel’s Xeon 6500 and Xeon 6700-series processors feature up to 86 cores. They are aimed at 1P, 2P, 4P, and 8P machines, thus serving a very wide range of applications, starting from entry-level single-processor machines all the way to enterprise-grade 8-way machines that are used to run business-critical and mission-critical workloads. The CPUs support up to 4TB of memory and feature up to eight DDR5 memory channels supporting DDR5-5200 (2 DPC), DDR5-6400 (1 DPC), and DDR5-8000 MRDIMM (1DPC) modules, up to four UPI 2.0 links at 24 GT/s, up to 88 PCIe lanes for multi-socket systems or up to 136 PCIe lanes for single-socket designs (as Intel re-used UPI links for CPU-to-CPU connectivity as PCIe links). In addition, the CPUs support 64 PCIe lanes with CXL 2.0 on top, as well as Intel AMX and AVX-512 for AI and media coding acceleration. (Image credit: Intel) As the CPUs feature up to 86 cores, the maximum thermal design power of Xeon 6500 and Xeon 6700-series CPUs does not exceed 350W. Intel says it has maximized per-core performance, which would benefit various applications. While Intel claims the new chips are faster than their predecessors by 14% – 54%, depending on the workload, the relatively low core count and frequency pretty much limit usage of Intel’s Xeon 6500/6700 processors to applications that do not benefit from the extreme core count of 128 per socket and do not need maximum per-core performance. (Image credit: Intel) Arguably, Intel does it to ensure that its most expensive Xeon 6900P-series processors remain CPUs of choice for performance-demanding workloads. Nonetheless, if a company wants to build an 8-way machine with the maximum possible number of cores (688), it will have to choose a Xeon 6700P CPU. (Image credit: Intel) One of the interesting features of Intel’s Xeon 6500 and Xeon 6700-series processors is support of the Intel TDX Connect technology that enables encrypted connection between the CPU and PCIe devices with direct memory access and lower overhead, which allows to transfer confidential data to be processed on the GPU, which will be useful for various workloads, including AI. (Image credit: Intel) Since Intel’s Xeon 6500/6700-series processors feature lower number of cores, they use fewer Granite Rapids compute chiplets: one (for SKUs with up to 48 cores) or two (for up to 86-core models). Also, the new CPUs use a smaller LGA4710-2 packaging and are compatible with Intel’s Socket E2, so they are not compatible with platforms for Intel’s Xeon 6700E and 6900P. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Intel) (Image credit: Intel) In addition to launching Xeon 6500 and Xeon 6700-series processors for mainstream servers, Intel also unveiled Xeon 6300-series processors with up to eight cores for uniprocessor servers as well as Intel Xeon 6 SoC processors with up to 72 cores that feature Intel vRAN and Media Transcode accelerators as well as integrated Intel Ethernet for enterprise edge servers and network appliances. Image 1 of 6 (Image credit: Intel) (Image credit: Intel) (Image credit: Intel) (Image credit: Intel) (Image credit: Intel) (Image credit: Intel) Source link #Intel #launches #Xeon #processors #performance #cores Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era Joe Biden left office with abysmal approval ratings — and faith that history would redeem him. “It will take time to feel the full impact of all we’ve done together,” he said in a farewell speech. “But the seeds are planted, and they’ll grow and they’ll bloom for decades to come.” In the meantime, there is the opinion of history professors — 17 of whom gathered last weekend at Princeton University to produce not a vindication, but something different: a first-cut scholarly evaluation of the Biden presidency. Before the two-day gathering, the group had submitted essays on topics including immigration, foreign policy, the economy, media, political polarization and L.G.B.T.Q. rights. After revisions and editing, they will be published by Princeton University Press in about a year under the title “The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden: A First Historical Assessment.” The group may have been looking backward, with a perspective often deep in the policy weeds. But there were plenty of nods at the chaotic first few weeks since the return of his bitter political antagonist, whose name seemed to come up almost as much as Mr. Biden’s. “Donald Trump is the most consequential political figure of the 21st century, in the whole world,” Michael Kazin, a professor at Georgetown, who contributed an essay about the Biden administration and labor, said. “That’s both shocking, and something we’ve all gotten used to. In some ways, you could say Biden is a figure in the Trump era.” The months since the election have brought bitter debate in Democratic circles about the failed Biden (then Harris) campaign. Julian Zelizer, a professor at Princeton and the event’s organizer, said the goal of the project was to rise above both Monday morning quarterbacking and old assumptions — including the idea that a two-term presidency is the norm. The strength of Trumpism, he said, “changes the way we evaluate how Biden did what he did, and forces us to think about how to even measure political success and failures.” The two-day discussion brought broad questions: How much do intentions, versus concrete, durable achievements, matter? How much do you view a policy record through the backlash it generated? Also, amid shocking events like the Jan. 6 riot and Biden’s 11th-hour withdrawal from the race, how do you keep your partisan emotions out of it? “Not surprisingly,” Kazin said wryly, “people mix their opinion of what they think should have happened with what really did happen.” In November 2016, a group met to prepare a similar volume on the Obama presidency (following one dedicated to George W. Bush). That meeting took place a few days after Election Day, which had left the liberal-leaning group in state of shock at Trump’s victory, and some members wondering if they needed to revise their analysis of the previous eight years. A gathering in March 2021 to evaluate the Trump presidency took place on Zoom, because of the pandemic, and included lots of questions about whether the Trump years were an aberration, or the beginning of a durable realignment. Mr. Trump, it turned out, had opinions on the matter. After an article about the gathering appeared in this newspaper, an aide contacted Mr. Zelizer, saying the former president wanted to tell his side of the story. The group met for an hour by videoconference with Mr. Trump that July (by coincidence, the day after a C-SPAN poll of historians deemed him the fourth-worst president in history). He ran through a list of “tremendous” successes on the economy, foreign policy and other areas, and was very much “in character,” Mr. Zelizer said, down to his prediction that the book would be “a No. 1 best seller.” (It was not.) “I had the impression he was speaking in a way he thought historians would want to hear,” Mr. Zelizer said. “But the substance was very much the same.” At last weekend’s gathering, there were warnings against seeing the Biden presidency as a failure, simply because Mr. Trump won the 2024 election and had begun dismantling his policies. Essays on subjects like environmental policy, the economy and race argued that Biden accomplished more than was often noted in the news media — or advertised by the administration itself. “It’s easy to see it as a story of continually falling short,” said Joel Goldstein, a historian of the vice presidency at St. Louis University, who contributed a chapter about Kamala Harris. “But then you realize there was so much happening.” There was plenty of talk of big-picture patterns. Was the Biden presidency the end of the federal civil rights era inaugurated by Lyndon B. Johnson? The last gasp of New Deal liberalism (or Clintonian neoliberalism)? An anomaly akin to the one-term Carter (or Van Buren) administration? At the end of the first day, a group of four political scientists came as guests, armed with charts and graphs, along with some not-great news for Mr. Biden: Presidents who leave office with approval ratings below 50 percent (Mr. Biden departed at 40 percent) struggle to control how their place in history is understood. They also raised the ways the Biden presidency — including in his approach to executive power, and his use of pardons — may have been more continuous with Trump than his champions want to acknowledge. In his chapter for the book, about the Supreme Court, John Witt, a historian at Yale, made a similarly cheeky argument, suggesting that Mr. Biden used the court both as an antagonist and an “enabler.” The court’s 2023 rulings outlawing affirmative action in college admissions and blocking Mr. Biden’s student debt relief plan may have been defeats for the Biden agenda. But they also had a “silver lining,” Mr. Witt said, in taking an issue that split the Democratic coalition off the table. “I think it’s a pattern across all 20th-century presidents, and also Lincoln,” he said. “They found a way to navigate the court and use it to offload political costs.” As for abortion, the political costs of overturning Roe v. Wade may not have fallen on Trump, as Democrats had hoped. But Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis, who contributed a paper on reproductive rights, said that did not mean that the right had won the ******* fight. “Social conservatives are acting like they have a mandate I don’t think they have,” she said. In an essay on race, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a professor of African American studies and public affairs at Princeton, offered a full-throated defense of Biden’s record as “the first equity president.” Biden, he wrote, “staked his entire presidency on battling white supremacy and delivering justice to every American left behind,” spending significant political capital and billions of dollars on initiatives woven through 90 federal agencies. They may have all been “outlawed” by Mr. Trump, he said. But in the history books, Mr. Muhammad noted, a president’s record on race is usually defined by ideals and intentions. If backlash were the sole measure of a legacy, “there would have been little to admire in the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.” In the last hour of the gathering, discussion turned to the most shocking event of Mr. Biden’s presidency: his disastrous debate against Mr. Trump, followed by his decision to drop out of the race. Here, things took a sharp turn to what Mr. Muhammad called “the land of speculation.” Who in the party knew what about Mr. Biden’s apparent cognitive decline, and when did they know it? Who in his inner circle was crucial to his decision to stay in it as long as he did? Timothy Naftali, a research scholar at Columbia who wrote the essay on the resignation, wasn’t the only participant to drop the historian’s objectivity and confess to feeling emotional after the debate. “I tried not to get into the issue of whether he was actually running the government, but I wanted to explain to myself why I felt so angry, instead of sad,” Mr. Naftali said. “I wouldn’t say it was a Nixon-level cover-up,” he added, referring to Mr. Biden’s decline. “But there was concealment.” Today, Mr. Biden’s withdrawal remains a raw topic for many. But by the time insider accounts and other sources that shed more light become available, Mr. Zelizer said, it may lose its emotional charge. That partly depends, he said, on whether Mr. Trump’s return to office ends up being just another turn of American politics, or a blow to the democratic system itself. “The promise of Biden, for his supporters, was to get rid of the element of politics that Trump represented,” Mr. Zelizer said. “Not only did he not do that, but it’s not a successor to Trump that wins the election — it’s Trump.” Source link #Writing #History #Biden #Presidency #Trump #Era Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trudeau to meet premiers as Trump tariff uncertainty continues – National Trudeau to meet premiers as Trump tariff uncertainty continues – National Sweeping tariffs could hit Canada’s economy as early as next week, even as government leaders and labour groups meet to discuss further steps amid the uncertainty. Trudeau’s itinerary for Wednesday said he “will host a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial premiers.” The prime minister will also chair a meeting of the federal cabinet, though the Prime Minister’s Office did not say what time either of Trudeau’s meetings will take place. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said tariffs were “on schedule” to arrive on March 4, although he did not clarify whether he meant the broad-based 25 per cent tariffs on Canada or the reciprocal tariffs he announced on all of America’s trade partners. The ********* Press reported Wednesday, citing a White House official, that the tariff plans could change through negotiations. Story continues below advertisement 0:41 ‘There won’t be a bounceback’: Macklem warns of long-lasting impact of Trump tariffs Preparing for Trump’s tariffs remains top of mind for ********* government leaders and businesses. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The ********* Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities. The meeting will be held virtually at 8 p.m. eastern and will be attended by leaders from unions representing more than three million workers from all sectors across Canada. A recent report by the ********* Chamber of Commerce said around 2.3 million Canadians work in jobs tied directly to U.S. exports, while 1.4 million Americans work in jobs tied to ********* exports. 1:33 Trump says tariffs on Canada are moving ‘rapidly’ and ‘on time’ Trending Now Missing sisters who vanished in Scotland found, cause of death revealed A woman died midway through a flight. A couple had to sit next to the body A representative from the CLC’s U.S. counterpart, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, will also participate to speak about the challenges facing American workers. Story continues below advertisement Bea Bruske, president of the ********* Labour Congress, said Canada has to prepare for the tariffs. The CLC says Canada needs a “comprehensive, worker-first strategy” to protect jobs, industries and communities from economic disruption. It says now is the time to diversify trade, invest in domestic industries and strengthen protections for ********* workers by rolling out special employment insurance measures and financial assistance. The CLC is also calling for Canada to consider imposing “significant and impactful tariffs” on the U.S. and cutting off its access to critical resources like electricity, lumber, minerals, oil and gas if tariffs are applied. –with files from The ********* Press More on Canada More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Trudeau #meet #premiers #Trump #tariff #uncertainty #continues #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘I saw something from quite far away’ ‘I saw something from quite far away’ Recent sightings of a European otter are bringing smiles and renewed hope for the species’ future. On the morning of Jan. 12, an onlooker spotted the creature relaxing on a log on the River Severn in Diglis, England, and one was also spotted Jan. 4. Per the Worcester News, in the 1950s, the European otter “was on the brink of extinction, but conservation efforts around the U.K. have brought their numbers up to around 11,000 in the wild.” According to The Wildlife Trusts, the European otter remains a protected species. The animals are excellent swimmers and need clean rivers with ample food supplies and vegetation to thrive. “It’s not that long ago that otters were almost extinct in the U.K.,” a Worcestershire Wildlife Trust spokesperson told the News. “… Following the banning of the worst-offending pesticides and legal protection of otters from hunting, their populations bounced back.” Preserving the otters’ habitat by keeping water free from pollution benefits the entire ecosystem. The animals’ renewed presence also sends a hopeful message that protecting natural resources supports healthy and diverse ecosystems. Watch now: Rare anteater sighting sparks hope for wildlife in South America The return of the European otter is just one species success story as conservationists work to defend endangered and protected species. The world’s smallest wild pig species, pygmy pigs, have reached a population of around 200 in the Assam forests of India. Conservationists are also hopeful that bighorn sheep in the Sierra Nevada mountain range will maintain their comeback. These efforts are important to keeping regional ecosystems in check. As conservation efforts continue, other lucky onlookers may have more happy moments of wildlife spotting like that of Julia Everest, who took the photo of the otter on the River Severn. “I saw something from quite far away on the other side of the river, and I went to investigate,” Everest told the News. “It was really lovely to see, and it’s nice to know they are around.” Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sonic Rumble Now Coming Spring 2025 Following Delay Sonic Rumble Now Coming Spring 2025 Following Delay Sonic Rumble, the Fall Guys-inspired party game from *****, was supposed to launch at the end of 2024. That didn’t happen, of course, and the free-to-play game is now set for launch this spring. In a blog post, ***** thanked fans for their patience, saying the studio is “committed to delivering a memorable experience for Sonic fans.” Sonic Rumble was already available in a pre-launch early-access ******* with a limited set of features. For the global launch in Spring 2025, ***** will bring the game up to 1.2.0, and this will include a new competitive game mode and the “Crew” feature that allows players to get in on the action together. A mode called Quick Rumble will also be there at launch. This offers “bite-sized” matches that only last one round. ***** said this is aimed at people who are short on time. Whenever it’s ready, Sonic Rumble will release on iOS and Android, as well as for PC via Steam. As for the console series, the latest release was 2024’s Sonic X Shadows Generations. The next big release is Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, which launches later this year for console and PC. Outside of games, the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set for releases in theaters in March 2027. The movie series has been a big hit, banking more than $1 billion across its first three entries so far. Source link #Sonic #Rumble #Coming #Spring #Delay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Archaeologists Discovered 22,000-Year-Old Tracks That May Be From the World’s First Vehicle Archaeologists Discovered 22,000-Year-Old Tracks That May Be From the World’s First Vehicle “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” A new study highlights the evidence for the prominence of a prehistoric vehicle in New Mexico. New Mexico’s White Sands National Park continues to turn up fresh perspectives on ancestral history. Tracks of footprints followed by tracks made by wooden poles show how this wheelbarrow-like device played a vital role for ancient inhabitants. In a new study published in Quaternary Science Advances, scholars describe tracks found in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park that were created by one or more wooden poles following footprints. Likely, these tracks show “one of the simplest prehistoric vehicles.” They also serve as evidence of one of the oldest vehicles of all time—what’s known as a travois. The linear tracks from the poles and human footprints both date to roughly 22,000 years ago.. “Basically, it’s a wheelbarrow without the wheel,” said Matthew Bennett, study author from the University of Bournemouth, according to the New Scientist. The wheel was invented independently in a number of areas, with the earliest dating to around 4500 B.C.—well after the tracks found in New Mexico were made. The travois, then, is an example of non-wheel transport. “There’s nothing this old,” Bennett said. “[Tracks like this] occur in lots of different areas [of White Sands National Park], so it was widespread. It’s not just one inventive family using a travois.” The travois was likely so ubiquitous within the culture that there were differing styles of use. The tracks show some examples—some with two lines and others with a single line. The single-line version could have been made by two pieces of wood forming a triangle, with the pieces held by the driver and the joined portion being the only point hitting the ground. The longest tracks are 164 feet in length, while the shortest is just over six feet. Other examples of travois tracks hidden in the Pleistocene sediment feature two parallel lines—likely from an X-shaped travois with two handles and two points of ground contact. Scholars believe that the X-shape would have provided more stability than the triangle design. New Mexico’s fossil record is rewriting the history of humans in America. A study published in 2024 dates footprints found in the area to more than 23,000 years old, confirming an earlier study. Examining tracks (and their age) provides modern scientists a window into ancient life. In the latest window, we get a better understanding of transport. The historic record of the footprints shows that, typically, one person dragged the travois along the ground. That said, they may have had cheerleaders along with way, as child-sized footprints were sometimes found to the side—or in the middle—of the drag marks. While animals have been used to pull sleds elsewhere across the world, the study highlights that that humans were the sole travois drivers in New Mexico. “This unique footprint record,” the study authors wrote, “may represent one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the use of transport technology.” You Might Also Like Source link #Archaeologists #Discovered #22000YearOld #Tracks #Worlds #Vehicle Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alexa+ is a smarter, more conversational AI version of Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa+ is a smarter, more conversational AI version of Amazon’s digital assistant Following years of development, Amazon’s next-generation digital assistant is ready for public use. Panos Panay, Amazon’s senior vice president of devices and services, demoed Alexa+ at the company’s 2025 devices event. The model powering Alexa+ can detect tone and mood and respond accordingly. Moreover, it’s only necessary to say “Alexa” once; the assistant will follow the conversation. Panay said Alexa+ has contextual awareness, with the ability to “remember” earlier parts of a conversation. “You can have almost any conversation — that intimidation factor of AI is gone,” Panay said. Developing… Source link #Alexa #smarter #conversational #version #Amazons #digital #assistant Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eli Lilly to invest $27 billion in new U.S. manufacturing Eli Lilly to invest $27 billion in new U.S. manufacturing A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Eli Lilly on Wednesday said it will invest at least $27 billion to build four new manufacturing sites in the U.S., as demand for its blockbuster weight loss and diabetes injections soars and the company develops new drugs for other conditions. It comes as drugmakers and companies across different industries work to build goodwill with President Donald Trump, who has emphasized reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. Eli Lilly made the announcement at an event in Washington, D.C. — emphasizing the political undertones of the strategy. The move brings Eli Lilly’s total U.S. manufacturing investments to more than $50 billion in recent years. The other $23 billion is from the company’s investments in new plants and site expansions since 2020, which has helped ease supply shortages of its popular drugs. Three of the future U.S. sites announced Wednesday will manufacture active ingredients in medications, such as tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The fourth site will extend the company’s global manufacturing network for future injectable therapies, according to a release. The new investments aren’t solely dedicated to Eli Lilly’s current and future obesity and diabetes treatments. The company is charting its future beyond Zepbound and Mounjaro, with hopes to deliver drugs from its broad pipeline of products for *******, Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions. “Lilly’s optimism about the potential of our pipeline across therapeutics areas – cardiometabolic health, oncology, immunology and neuroscience – drives our unprecedented commitment to our domestic manufacturing build-out,” Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks said in a statement Wednesday. Still, the new investments build on the success of Zepbound and Mounjaro, which share dominance of the booming market for so-called GLP-1 drugs with Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic. Some analysts expect the global obesity drug market to be worth more than $150 billion annually by the early 2030s, making it critical for both companies to maintain their share as other drugmakers scramble to join. Ricks added that the announcement “reflects our commitment to stay ahead of anticipated demand for safe, high-quality, [Food and Drug Administration]-approved medicines of the future.” Eli Lilly’s efforts to boost the supply of Zepbound and Mounjaro aim to ensure that eligible patients are safely accessing those branded treatments instead of cheaper compounded versions. Patients flocked to those unapproved copycats when the branded drugs were in short supply, or if they didn’t have insurance coverage for the costly treatments. The FDA has since declared the shortage of tirzepatide over, which will essentially bar many compounding pharmacies from making copycats. More CNBC health coverage Eli Lilly said the four new sites will create more than 3,000 jobs for workers such as engineers and scientists, along with 10,000 construction jobs as the plants are built. The company’s other U.S. plants include sites in North Carolina, Indiana and Wisconsin. Ricks touted Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, saying that the legislation has been “foundational” to the company’s manufacturing investments. He called it “essential that these policies are extended this year.” Key provisions from that law are set to expire at the end of December — though a reduction in the corporate tax rate will remain in effect. That legislation, passed by a majority-Republican Congress during Trump’s first term, was the largest tax code overhaul in nearly three decades that slashed taxes for individuals and businesses. It cut the corporate tax rate to 21%, capped deductions for state and local taxes at $10,000, and expanded the child tax credit, among other efforts. Novo Nordisk has similarly invested billions in manufacturing to ramp up supply of Wegovy and Ozempic, announcing in 2024 it would take over three sites from contract manufacturer Catalent for $11 billion. Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Source link #Eli #Lilly #invest #billion #U.S #manufacturing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Monolith’s Shadow Of Mordor Nemesis System Patent Doesn’t Expire For Another Decade Monolith’s Shadow Of Mordor Nemesis System Patent Doesn’t Expire For Another Decade In 2014, Monolith Productions introduced its Nemesis system in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. That AI procedural program allowed this Lord of the Rings game and its 2017 sequel, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, to feature enemies who remembered previous encounters with the players’ character and evolved accordingly. Unfortunately, with the recent closure of Monolith and two other studios owned by Warner Bros., it may be a very long time before another video game utilizes the Nemesis system. As reported by journalist Stephen Totilo, Monolith’s Nemesis system patent–which remains the property of Warner Bros.–was filed in 2016, and it won’t expire until August 11, 2036. The only way the patent could be officially abandoned beforehand is if Warner Bros. fails to pay the associated fees to keep it active. The Wonder Woman video game was canceled with the closure of Monolith. Had that game been finished, it would have been only the third title to utilize the Nemesis system. Presumably that would have involved Wonder Woman making friends, allies, and enemies over the course of the game’s story. However, there was a report earlier this year that Wonder Woman had a troubled development and it was said to be over $100 million in the hole and far from finished. While players on social media mourned the apparent loss of the Nemesis system for the next 11 years, attorney Richard Hoeg pointed out that WB could potentially license the patent out to another gaming publisher or developer. And in light of the reported losses at Monolith, that may be the only way Warner Bros. will recoup some of its investment. It’s ’controlled by WB’ until then. Whether that means ‘locked away’ will depend on them. Patents are licensed out all the time. — Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw) February 26, 2025 Former Wonder Woman comic book writer Gail Simone was a consultant on Monolith’s Wonder Woman game, and she shared a heartfelt eulogy for the game. It would have been Wonder Woman’s first solo video game if it had been completed. Source link #Monoliths #Shadow #Mordor #Nemesis #System #Patent #Doesnt #Expire #Decade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

S&P 500 rises for first time in 5 sessions, Nvidia gains before earnings: Live updates – CNBC S&P 500 rises for first time in 5 sessions, Nvidia gains before earnings: Live updates – CNBC S&P 500 rises for first time in 5 sessions, Nvidia gains before earnings: Live updates CNBCU.S. stocks tick higher ahead of much-anticipated Nvidia earnings Investing.comGlobal Stocks Gain Ahead of Crucial Nvidia Result: Markets Wrap BloombergWall Street set for higher open with spotlight on Nvidia results USA TODAY Source link #SampP #rises #time #sessions #Nvidia #gains #earnings #Live #updates #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Miss Command & Conquer? This Steam Nextfest Demo Scratches that Itch Miss Command & Conquer? This Steam Nextfest Demo Scratches that Itch Command & Conquer, particularly the Red Alert series, is permanently etched into the history of the greatest RTS games. Some might have forgotten about the series already, but some need a reminder of how good C&C was back in the day. Luckily, several games come close to replicating the classic game, but only one game so far has looked so good that it might be better than C&C Red Alert. That game is Tempest Rising, now available as a demo on Steam Next Fest until March 3, 2025. Tempest Rising is C&C But With Breathtaking Visuals Screenshot by Prima Games The Tempest Rising game is heavily inspired by the C&C Red Alert franchise, taking several key features that define the genre, such as base-building, combat, resource gathering, and other gameplay-related mechanics. For fans of the C&C Red Alert franchise, playing just five minutes into a skirmish or the campaign would already make you feel like you are playing Red Alert in the modern age. The queuing of buildings, the way resources are gathered through refineries, and how minerals respawn feel so nostalgic you might even pick up the C&C Remastered Collection waiting for Tempest Rising to release. However, the greatest takeaway about Tempest Rising is its incredibly detailed cutscenes. It gives the campaign that much-needed immersion that other RTS games lack. Tempest Rising Features 22 Campaign Missions, but It Can Push for an RTS Esports Screenshot by Prima Games Screenshot by Prima Games Tempest Rising features two full campaigns from two different factions, but what’s most interesting is that the game can push for competitive tournaments. After playing the closed alpha and the demo in Steam Next Fest, balancing changes were all over the place. Balancing changes were coming out in hours, and the game has come a long way. They even got rid of a few major systems that were more of a nuisance in the overall spectrum of the game. Since there are currently two factions (3rd faction won’t be available at launch), it is easier to balance the competitive landscape and, at the same time, cater to different RTS playstyles. Screenshot by Prima Games There is room for improvement, but Tempest Rising aims to bring all the RTS fans back and create new ones. You can try the Tempest Rising demo until March 3, 2025, with matchmaking and a few campaign missions available. 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 #Command #Conquer #Steam #Nextfest #Demo #Scratches #Itch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel mourns family amid ****** hostages breakthrough Israel mourns family amid ****** hostages breakthrough Israelis are mourning a family that symbolises the trauma their country suffered in the October 2023 ******-led attack as the ************ militant group agreed to free the last hostage bodies included in the initial phase of the Gaza Strip ceasefire. The end of a days-long standoff over the exchange of hostages for ************ prisoners was announced on Wednesday as Israel prepared for the ******** of the Bibas family following the handover of the bodies of nine-month-old Kfir Bibas, his four-year-old brother Ariel and their mother Shiri last week. The youngest hostages seized during the attack on Israel by gunmen from ****** on October 7, 2023 were killed weeks after they were abducted into the Gaza Strip. ****** says the boys and their mother were killed in an Israeli air strike but Israel says it has intelligence and forensic evidence that shows they were killed by their captors using their bare hands. Thousands of people, some in tears, carrying blue and white Israeli flags or photographs of the family, walked in procession or waited as a convoy bearing the coffins passed on their way to the ********. Many were carrying orange balloons, a new symbol of mourning for the hostages, matching the red hair of the two Bibas boys. “It’s still not really registering,” said Tal Ben Shimon, a Tel Aviv resident who joined mourners at the open air space that has become known as Hostage Square for the regular rallies of hostage families and their supporters that have gathered there since the start of the Gaza Strip war. “They kind of represent all the families, the very young families, who were slaughtered on that day.” Yarden Bibas, the father of the boys, who was captured separately from his family and released during an exchange of hostages and prisoners earlier this month, paid tribute in an emotional eulogy at their ********. “I hope you know I thought about you every day, every minute,” he said in an address carried live on Israeli television. For Israelis, the Bibas family has become an emblem of the trauma that has haunted their country since the ******-led attack on communities in southern Israel in which 1200 people were killed and 251 were taken back to the Gaza Strip as hostages. Shiri, Ariel and baby Kfir were laid to rest today in Israel.We’re sorry we couldn’t save you. We vow to never forget you. pic.twitter.com/smmUGiw0IV— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 26, 2025 Israel’s air and ground war in the ************ territory in response has killed more than 48,000 Palestinians and destroyed most of the coastal enclave but fighting has stopped since the fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators last month. Under the deal, ****** agreed to hand over 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for 2000 ************ prisoners and detainees and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from some of their positions in the Gaza Strip as well as a massive influx of aid. On Wednesday, Egyptian mediators confirmed they had secured a breakthrough that should allow the handover of the final four hostage bodies due in the first phase of the deal this week after a days-long impasse. ****** confirmed that an agreement had been reached for the exchange of hostages for prisoners but said their release would be conducted under a new mechanism. Al-Nasser Salah al-Deen Brigades, a Gaza-based militant group allied to ******, said on its Telegram channel that it would release the body of hostage Ohad Yahalomi on Thursday. It was not clear when the three other bodies would be delivered. With the 42-day truce due to expire on Saturday, it also remains unclear whether an extension will be agreed or whether negotiations can begin on a second stage of the deal, which would result in the release of the final 59 hostages left in the Gaza Strip. Despite numerous hiccups, the ceasefire deal has so far held up but moving to a second phase would require agreements on issues that have proved impossible to bridge in the past, including the postwar future of the Gaza Strip and ******, which Israel has vowed to eliminate as a governing force. Source link #Israel #mourns #family #****** #hostages #breakthrough Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]