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Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid – Euronews Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid – Euronews Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid EuronewsUkraine live: Zelensky hails ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians, three years since Russian invasion began BBC.comZelenskyy ‘proud’ of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of Russia’s war ABC NewsForeign leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark anniversary of war as Zelenskyy hails ‘three years of resistance’ – Ukraine war live The GuardianForeign leaders visit Ukraine’s capital to mark 3rd war anniversary The Associated Press Source link #Ursula #von #der #Leyen #arrives #Kyiv #billion #fresh #financial #aid #Euronews Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man accidently sets marathon record on crutches Man accidently sets marathon record on crutches Bob Dale BBC News, South East ROYAL NAVY & ROYAL MARINES CHARITY Chris Terrill, 73, has run more than 50 marathons around the world A marathon runner who took part in an event on crutches said he was amazed to find he had set a new world record. Chris Terrill, 73, from Wilmington in East Sussex, has run more than 50 marathons around the world, but needed a hip replacement after injuring himself playing cricket last year. Regardless of being on crutches, he decided to run the Brighton Marathon as usual because he was already registered. He completed it in a time of six hours, 11 minutes and 11 seconds, and later discovered he had beaten a previous record by more than 13 minutes. Mr Terrill said he had no idea the record existed until his running club pointed it out to him. The record has taken nearly a year to ratify because Guinness had to use the times recorded by the marathon’s organisers. “If I’d known there was a record to be beaten, I’d have gone faster,” he said. “People in the crowd who knew me asked me to stop and have a selfie. If I’d known I was after a world record, I’d of said ‘sorry, I’m in a hurry’.” ROYAL NAVY & ROYAL MARINES CHARITY Chris Terrill completed the marathon on crutches in six hours, 11 minutes and 11 seconds He added that he was inspired at the starting line by words of encouragement from the race starter, Paula Radcliffe. “She looked at me in slight amazement and said, ‘good luck, man with crutches’,” Mr Terrill said. “That was not only the highlight of my marathon, but pretty much the highlight of my entire sporting career, to be egged on by the great Paula Radcliffe.” Mr Terrill has made a full recovery and no longer needs the crutches. He uses his marathons to fundraise for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, and his next event will be the Brighton Half Marathon on 2 March. Source link #Man #accidently #sets #marathon #record #crutches Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

OpTic Texas Plummets After Not Winning a Map in a Month OpTic Texas Plummets After Not Winning a Map in a Month The Call of Duty League’s second Minor tournament is approaching, but it seems not every team is prepared for it. It has been a month since OpTic Texas won a single map in competitive play, scoring 1 – 3 in a loss against the Carolina Royal Ravens at Major I in Madrid. This poor losing streak, which now sits at zero maps won to nine lost, comes after Pred rejoined the roster, which many fans are now starting to judge as an erroneous action. Up next, OpTic Texas will face the Vegas Falcons at Major II, and that has the Green Wall concerned. Will the Vegas Falcons’ first win come over OpTic Texas, the reigning Call of Duty League Championship winner? The Mighty Have Fallen OpTic Texas went into Major I as the favourite to win, but the team got passed from pillar to post, being pushed into the lower bracket by the Heretics and then being ejected entirely by the Carolina Royal Ravens. It was Atlanta FaZe that ultimately lifted the trophy in Madrid. Nobody could have predicted what would happen thereafter. OpTic Texas has failed to win a map in three fixtures, a fact that is having a visible impact on the squad. Following a loss against Atlanta FaZe on February 15, OpTic’s Dashy seized his camera and tried snapping it. In terms of map records, OpTic Texas isn’t alone at the bottom of the table. The Vegas Falcons are yet to win a single match, and so far this stage, the team has secured a map record of 2 – 12. Similarly, LAG M8 has produced a map record of just 3 – 9 with zero game wins. In a dire spot, the Vegas Falcons have found themselves the laughingstock of the Call of Duty League. They’ve never won more than a single map in any series, and they haven’t come close to producing a single CDL point in the pro standings. This past week of competitive play was a boon for some teams, though. The LA Thieves produced a 3 – 0 record, beating Carolina, Vegas, and Ultra without too many issues. In stark contrast to OpTic Texas, LAT secured that win record while dropping just one map. Surge has also won every fixture so far in the run-up to the Major II tournament in Texas. It was just a couple of weeks back that Surge announced the signing of Neptune, an appropriately-named player who stepped up to replace Hicksy. He has proven to be a star player already, with the team walking all over Cloud9, LAG M8, and even Atlanta FaZe, the Minor I and Major I champions. Are you concerned about the future of OpTic Texas? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming esports, check out how Rainbow Six Siege remains a top esports game after a decade SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #OpTic #Texas #Plummets #Winning #Map #Month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Super Rugby Pacific: Force winger Dylan Pietsch says fixes are needed despite record breaking start Super Rugby Pacific: Force winger Dylan Pietsch says fixes are needed despite record breaking start It’s been a record-breaking 2-0 start to their Super Rugby Pacific campaign, but Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch says aspects of their game need fixing if they want to keep winning. Source link #Super #Rugby #Pacific #Force #winger #Dylan #Pietsch #fixes #needed #record #breaking #start Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Donald Trump’s decision to cut down the federal workforce could lead to an economic disaster in some parts of the country Donald Trump’s decision to cut down the federal workforce could lead to an economic disaster in some parts of the country In the month since Donald Trump took office, he has wasted no time taking drastic measures to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The president issued an executive order shortly after his inauguration demanding all federal employees return to the office five days a week. Then came the deferred resignation offers, also referred to as a “buyout,” which around 75,000 federal workers accepted. His administration also began the process of firing probationary federal employees across the country—recent hires to the agency or long-serving employees who were recently moved or promoted into a new position. Around 220,000 federal employees in total had less than a year of service completed as of March 2024, according to government data. Before Trump took office, there were approximately 2.4 million federal workers in the country, making up around 1.87% of the entire civilian workforce, according to data from Pew Research Center. But those workers are not distributed evenly across the U.S. An estimated 20% live in the greater Washington D.C. area, according to Partnership for Civil Service, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. And federal workers make up around 43.26% of the district’s workforce, according to OPM data gathered by USA Facts, a nonprofit. That number is 4.6% in Maryland, and 3.27% in Virginia, although the concentration in towns close to D.C. is likely much higher. Cities and towns with a high number of federal workers have been able to better weather previous economic and labor market downturns in the past, economists tell Fortune. But what was once an asset has now become a liability, and the federal worker cullings could have devastating effects on those local economies. “You take a baseball bat to the United States government, and the things that are broken are going to ripple throughout the entire economy,” Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, tells Fortune. Fewer jobs, less spending A sudden surge of unemployed federal workers means tougher search for private sector roles. Although some laid-off workers will be eligible for unemployment, they will be bringing in less than they made in their full time roles, and that assistance is only temporary. As workers prepare for a long job hunt, they will be spending less, which impacts the businesses around them. In a place like Washington D.C., the consumption habits of federal workers affect things like local restaurants, food trucks, and other small businesses. “All those people will have to cut back on groceries, and miss car payments, and all the things that people have to do when they’re unemployed,” says Jesse Rothstein, a labor economics professor at U.C. Berkeley. “That’s going to have spillover effects on other businesses.” The surge of unemployed people with specialized skills could also force those workers to move away as they look for jobs elsewhere because of “geographic mismatches,” according to Rothstein. “The private sector may have jobs, but they’re not in Washington,” he says. That’s assuming that the private sector will be hiring at all. The overall labor market remains strong, but white collar workers have been more and more vocal about how hard the job search is right now. Other Trump policies, like his decision to impose tariffs on major trading partners like Mexico and Canada, have also led to widespread jitters over the economy. “When there’s higher uncertainty, businesses are more cautious in their hiring and in their investment,” says Erica Groshen, a senior economics advisor at the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations. It’s still too early to tell how exactly these smaller economies will be impacted, and the reality for federal workers seems to change by the day. Although some previous layoffs have been reversed, there are almost certainly more to come. “We know that there are these spillover effects,” Harry Holzer, professor of public policy at Georgetown, tells Fortune, referring to local economies with a high percentage of federal workers. “I would predict sort of noticeable declines, perhaps slow downs in some areas.” Rothstein, however, takes a darker view. “If you were trying to destroy the American economy, I don’t think you could do much better than what they’ve done in the last month,” he says. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Donald #Trumps #decision #cut #federal #workforce #lead #economic #disaster #parts #country Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Companion review: Robot Iris turns out to be a straw man in this horror-comedy Companion review: Robot Iris turns out to be a straw man in this horror-comedy Josh (Jack Quaid) and his robo-companion, Iris (Sophie Thatcher) Warner Bros. Pictures Companion Drew Hancock (Warner Bros (*** and US, on general release)) Arriving at a house in the country, Iris (Sophie Thatcher) isn’t sure she is welcome. The owner, Sergey (Rupert Friend), is leery; his wife, Kat (Megan Suri), is unfriendly. It isn’t Iris she dislikes, Kat later admits, it is “the idea” of her: she makes her feel redundant. Iris’s boyfriend, Josh (Jack Quaid), is patient and encouraging, but even he finds her shyness and clinginess hard to bear. “Go to sleep, Iris,” he says, and Iris’s eyes roll up inside her head as… Source link #Companion #review #Robot #Iris #turns #straw #man #horrorcomedy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Early Kidney Failure but Remains Alert as Prayers Pour In Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Early Kidney Failure but Remains Alert as Prayers Pour In ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the ******** said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection. In a late update, the ******** said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen. Some blood tests showed “initial, mild, kidney failure,” but doctors said it was under control. “The complexity of the clinical picture, and the necessary wait for drug therapies to provide some feedback, dictate that the prognosis remains guarded,” Francis’ doctors concluded. Prayers for Francis, meanwhile, poured in from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo to schoolchildren in Rome. In New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan admitted what church leaders in Rome weren’t saying publicly: that the Catholic faithful were united “at the bedside of a dying father.” “As our Holy Father Pope Francis is in very, very fragile health, and probably close to death,” Dolan said in his homily from the pulpit of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, though he later told reporters he hoped and prayed that Francis would “bounce back.” Doctors have said Francis’ condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease. His condition has revived speculation about what might happen if he becomes unconscious or otherwise incapacitated, and whether he might resign. Prayers for pope at ******** Francis was supposed to celebrate Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica and ordain deacons as part of the ********’s yearlong Holy Year commemoration. The organizer of the Holy Year, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, celebrated the Mass in his place and offered a special prayer for Francis from the altar before delivering the homily the pope had prepared. “Even though he is in a hospital bed, we feel Pope Francis close to us. We feel him present among us,” Fisichella told the hundreds of white-robed deacons. A prewritten message that had been prepared for Francis to read Sunday, but he did not deliver, said he was “confidently continuing my hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment; and rest is also part of the therapy!” The message asked for prayers for him — as he always asks — and noted the upcoming anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “a painful and shameful occasion for the whole of humanity.” Meanwhile in Francis’ native Argentina, Catholics prayed for the pope at the Buenos Aires cathedral and the city’s iconic obelisk was lit up “Francis, the city prays for you.” In Cairo, the grand imam of Al-Azhar, the seat of Sunni learning who forged a close bond with Francis, wished him well. “I pray to ****** to grant my dear brother, Pope Francis, a swift recovery and to bless him with good health and well-being so that he may continue his journey in serving humanity,” Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb wrote in a Facebook post. The American Jewish Committee also offered prayers. “We stand together with our Catholic brothers and sisters during this challenging time,” the group wrote on X. And school children from around Rome deluged the Gemelli hospital with get-well cards, while Italian bishops led rosary prayers and celebrated special Masses across Italy. Sepsis is a potential threat Doctors have warned that the main threat facing Francis is sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia. To date there has been no reference to any onset of sepsis in the medical updates provided by the ********, including on Sunday. On Saturday, Francis developed a low platelet count, which remained low but stable Sunday. Platelets are cell-like fragments that circulate in the blood that help form blood clots to stop bleeding or help wounds heal. Low platelet counts can be caused by a number of things, including side effects from medicines or infections. Francis also developed anemia and, during blood transfusions Saturday, was given hematin, a treatment designed to increase the level of hemoglobin in his his blood, which in turn helps the blood carry more oxygen. Doctors reported Sunday that the therapy had been beneficial. Francis, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to bronchitis in winter, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and then the onset of pneumonia in both lungs. They prescribed “absolute rest” and a combination of cortisone and antibiotics, along with supplemental oxygen when he needs it. Francis’ recent reforms suggest he knew he was getting older and more fragile Francis has taken several recent decisions that suggest he was well aware that he was getting old and frail. Last year, he revised the ******** rites that will be used after he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the ******** in keeping with his wishes. But the core elements of the rites remain, including the three key moments that must be observed between the death of a pope and his ********: In his home, in St. Peter’s Basilica and in the place of burial. In December, Francis created 21 new cardinals. All but one were under age 80 and thus eligible to vote in a conclave to elect his successor. Their additions brought the overall number of voting-age cardinals to 140, well over the 120 limit set by St. John Paul II. But several of the current electors are turning 80 this year, bringing the number down. Earlier this month, once he was already sick, Francis decided to extend the five-year term of the current dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, rather than make way for someone new. As depicted in the film “Conclave,” the dean of the College of Cardinals plays an important role in the life of the Catholic hierarchy, and is a crucial figure during the transition between one papacy and the next. Francis also decided to extend the term of the vice-dean, Argentine Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, 81. Source link #Pope #Francis #Critical #Condition #Early #Kidney #Failure #Remains #Alert #Prayers #Pour Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dogs seem to have a strong preference for yellow things Dogs seem to have a strong preference for yellow things Researchers gave stray dogs a choice of three bowls of different colours Anamitra Roy et al. 2025 Street dogs in India appear to love yellow. In an experiment, the free-ranging canines approached an empty yellow bowl around three times more than a nearby blue or grey bowl, even when those other bowls held food. The findings suggest that dogs could have an innate attraction to yellow colouring – or possibly that they recognise yellow as the colour of people’s thrown-out food, says Anindita Bhadra at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Kolkata. Source link #Dogs #strong #preference #yellow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wales amber weather warning causes flooding Wales amber weather warning causes flooding James Wilcox The River ***** in Pontypridd on Sunday night Heavy rain has caused flooding and disruption across parts of Wales. The Met Office had issued an amber weather warning for rain across mid and south east Wales on Sunday from 15:00 GMT until 06:00 on Monday. The forecaster warned rain could become “persistent and heavy” on Sunday followed by showers into Monday morning, with between 50mm (1.9in) and 100mm (4in) of rain, leading to surface water and river flooding. Winds of more than 70mph (112km/h) had also been recorded in parts of Wales and Scotland, adding to the impact on travel on Sunday. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued four flood alerts and 25 flood warnings. The warnings on Monday cover parts of the River Cothi, River Towy, River Tawe, River Neath, River Ely, and the River Usk. Flooding blocked railway lines between Penrhiwceiber and Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Sunday, and also at Fernhill, it prevented train services between Aberdare and Pontypridd, with passengers being offered a bus service instead. In Monmouthshire flooding caused the closure of the A4042 in both directions between Llanellen and the A40 at Hardwick Roundabout in Abergavenny. The amber rain warning covered Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan. North Wales Police reported a road closure on the A4086 road at Llanberis due to flooding to the south of the Royal Victoria Hotel. Faithless | BBC Weather Watchers Flooding in Yerbeston, Pembrokeshire On Sunday evening several thousand sandbags were distributed to key flood risk areas across the Rhondda Cynon Taf, while dozens of crews and heavy machinery were put on standby. Council leader Andrew Morgan said pumps were deployed with additional inspectors and drainage engineers on site. The local authority’s emergency control room was also fully staffed, he added, with CCTV cameras monitoring the culverts being closely watched. The council also advised residents to move their cars from high-risk areas and offered free parking spaces to those in need. Mick Antoniw, MS for Pontypridd, said in an update at about 21:00 GMT that cars had been removed from Sion Street and Berw Road in the town with floodgates in place at Clwb Y Bont. He added the River ***** was “very high” but the streets had not flooded. Resident James Wilcox was out walking his dog when he captured footage of the River ***** in Pontypridd. He said it initially looked like police were blocking the road off and were knocking on doors. “A friend lives on the street, and they’ve since placed sandbags, so I assume the police were ensuring everyone was informed and safe,” Mr Wilcox added. Source link #Wales #amber #weather #warning #flooding Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Weaker 2025 S&P 500 EPS Estimates Follow Same Pattern as Late ’23, Early ’24 Weaker 2025 S&P 500 EPS Estimates Follow Same Pattern as Late ’23, Early ’24 This simple spreadsheet table tells the story of what’s happening with forward estimates: the 4th quarter, ’24 was a very strong quarter (first two columns). S&P 500 EPS growth for Q4 ’24 was expected at +9.5% – +9.6% in early January ’25, but the actual growth rate so far is for Q1 ’24 S&P 500 EPS growth to reach +15.7% or a whopping 620 bp increase. Usually, the typical “upside surprise” for S&P 500 earnings season is 200 – 400 bp’s positive, but like the trend from most of 2024, Q4 ’24 S&P 500 EPS shot the lights out once again. Q4 ’24 S&P 500 revenue growth is also strong as it was originally estimated at +4.2% in early January ’25, but is now at a +4.9% run rate. 2025 S&P 500 EPS and revenue growth rates continue to be revised lower, but that isn’t as alarming as it might seem (at least so far). Here’s the catch: Q4 ’23 was the same way, i.e. very strong S&P 500 EPS, originally thought to be +4.4% EPS growth until actual EPS growth turned out to be +10.1, or about the same degree of “upside surprise” or another 600 bp’s increase. Q1 ’24 saw similar negative revisions after the same strong quarter in Q4 ’23, so there is some precedent for seeing a strong finish to one year, and then negative or weaker revisions for the following year. Ed Yardeni published his thoughts on 2025’s downward revisions this week and he thought it might be due to the numerous tariff announcements by the new Administration, as well as fed rate cuts coming off the table this month. S&P 500 Data: The forward 4-quarter S&P 500 EPS estimate rose a little this week to $270.64 vs last week’s $270.46. The PE on the forward estimate is 22.2x versus 22.6x last week. The S&P 500 “earnings yield” ended this week at 4.50% versus last week’s 4.42%. Conclusion: The patterns for Q4 ’24 and then calendar 2025 S&P 500 EPS estimates are following similar patterns to Q4 ’23 and then 2024 S&P 500 EPS estimates for the expected 4 quarters of 2024. In other words, no reason to be alarmed quite yet. Nvidia (NASDAQ:) might take care of that for us, on Wednesday night, February 26th, after the market close. The GPU giant is still the proxy for the AI trade and the most-watched name in the market. Here’s an article written in early January ’25 on the slowing forward revisions for Nvidia’s EPS and revenue. This table will be updated over the weekend. We’re finally getting a correction in stocks. Both the S&P 500 and the were rejected at new attempts to make all-time-highs. Disclaimer: None of this is advice or a recommendation but only an opinion. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing can involve the loss of principal even for short periods of time. All EPS and revenue estimates are typically sourced from LSEG. None of the above information may be updated, and if updated, may not be done in a timely fashion. Thanks for reading. Source link #Weaker #EPS #Estimates #Follow #Pattern #Late #Early Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Imaddeen Sayed: Man claims self-defence in Landsdale petrol station machete ******* trial Imaddeen Sayed: Man claims self-defence in Landsdale petrol station machete ******* trial A man who killed a stranger with a machete at a Perth petrol station in broad daylight claims he was defending himself, his brother and five-year-old niece, but prosecutors argue it was a clear case of *******. Source link #Imaddeen #Sayed #Man #claims #selfdefence #Landsdale #petrol #station #machete #******* #trial Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Macron to present Trump with ‘proposals’ on peace in Ukraine Macron to present Trump with ‘proposals’ on peace in Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, saying he will present “proposals for action” to counter the “Russian threat” in Europe and ensure peace in Ukraine. Macron is hoping to persuade Trump when the two leaders meet on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine to include European leaders in talks between Russia and the United States. Trump sent shock waves around Europe when he declared his readiness to resume diplomacy with Russian President Vladimir Putin and to hold talks without the involvement of European nations or Kyiv. He has repeated Russian talking points about Ukraine’s supposed responsibility in starting the war, raising concern in Europe that he would agree to Moscow’s terms. Macron has tried to coordinate a European response to Washington’s sudden policy shift, hosting two meetings with key leaders last week. Russia is “an existential threat to Europeans,” he said at the time. “You have a power that has overly armed itself… and continues to arm itself,” Macron said, before departing for Washington. “We don’t know where it will stop today. So we must all act to contain it.” – Macron’s aims – Macron will be representing Europe as a whole during his visit, following his meetings with leaders across the continent, including Moscow-friendly Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an advisor to the president said. “He is going to Washington with proposals for action that reflect the convergences that emerged” from the talks, the advisor said. Macron aims to persuade Trump to continue US support for Ukraine, respecting its sovereignty and ensuring that European interests are fully considered, the advisor noted. He also seeks to convince Trump that Russia represents an “existential threat” to Europe, and that Putin “will not respect” a ceasefire, he added. Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is due to visit the White House on Thursday, coordinated on messaging before to the French president’s departure for the United States this weekend. – Deployment of forces – Britain and France are also discussing the deployment of European forces in Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached, to deter Russia from future attacks. “The idea is to deploy soldiers to a second line, not on the front line. This could be combined with a multinational operation, with non-European contingents,” said a French source close to the discussions. Macron and Starmer are expected to ask Trump to provide “solid security guarantees” for the deployed forces. Although the Trump administration has ruled out committing US soldiers to the war effort, Europe hopes it could provide other support, such as logistics or intelligence. European leaders would also commit to increasing their defense spending as Trump seeks to reduce US commitment, no longer wanting to bear the burden of the region’s security. “It is in his interest to work with the Europeans because Europe has a capacity for growth — an economic potential — to cooperate with Americans,” Macron said. vl/jgc/amj/tc/dhw Source link #Macron #present #Trump #proposals #peace #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Renders Leaked Online; Suggests Familiar Design in a New Colour Option Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Renders Leaked Online; Suggests Familiar Design in a New Colour Option Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is expected to go official soon as a successor to last year’s Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. It is expected to be sold as the Razr 2025+ in North America. While key specifications of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra have leaked online recently, another new leak now hints at its design. The newly leaked renders also show the phone in a red shade. At first glance, the design appears similar to its predecessor. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is expected to run on Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It could get a 6.9-inch folding screen and a 4,000mAh battery. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Design Tipped Tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared alleged live images of the upcoming Motorola Razr 60 Ultra on X. The handset looks identical to last year’s Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. It is shown in a red finish and the tipster states that it will be marketed as rio red. Previous leaks have also suggested a green colour option for the phone. The alleged images of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra show the phone from all angles and indicate a hole punch design on the main inner display. It is shown with thin bezels and dual outward-facing cameras. It seems to boast a leather back panel. The rear cameras are arranged horizontally on the cover screen with the Razr branding at the bottom. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port, SIM slot, and speakers of the clamshell foldable are also visible in the images. Launch date of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra remains unknown at this moment. It could be unveiled as Motorola Razr+ 2025 in North America and likely use the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It is tipped to feature a 6.9-inch main display, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to house a 4,000mAh battery, like the predecessor. The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra was launched in July 2024 in India with a price tag of Rs. 99,999 for the single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. It has a 4-inch cover screen and runs on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. It has a 50-megapixel primary sensor alongside a 50-megapixel telephoto shooter. The phone sports a 32-megapixel front camera sensor. The handset has 45W wired, 15W wireless and 5W reverse charging support. Source link #Motorola #Razr #Ultra #Renders #Leaked #Online #Suggests #Familiar #Design #Colour #Option Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China demand, tariffs threats loom China demand, tariffs threats loom A Gucci luxury goods store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping mall in Milan, Italy. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s troubled luxury sector is showing signs of revival after an upbeat earnings season. But continued weakness in China — and the prospect of U.S. tariffs — could leave even the most exclusive brands vying for share of pocket. “2024 has been one of the worst years for the sector. We believe there will be a sort of normalization going through 2025, particularly in the second half,” Simone Ragazzi, senior equity analyst at Algebris Investments, told CNBC via video call last week. Birkin bag maker Hermes posted blowout fourth-quarter sales earlier this month, extending its outperformance at the close of a broadly upbeat earnings season, during which even embattled fashion houses LVMH and Gucci-owner Kering beat quarterly forecasts. The results added weight to earlier forecasts of a long-awaited turnaround for the sector, after Cartier-owner Richemont last month posted its “highest ever” quarterly sales in the three month to December. “The conclusion seems to be the worst is behind us – that was most likely the third quarter of 2024 – and we’re seeing a cyclical recovery in progress, driven by the U.S. consumers and European consumers, for the most part,” Luca Solca, senior analyst for global luxury goods at Bernstein, said via email. U.S. tariff threats loom Nevertheless, question marks remain around the recovery of ******** consumption — a longtime pillar of the luxury market — and the prospect of U.S. tariffs hampering the sector and beyond. Still weak China sales remained a recurring theme of fourth-quarter reports, with L’Oreal and Kering’s Gucci — two groups especially exposed to the market — highlighting declining sales in the country. Meanwhile, possible levies on European companies under U.S. President Donald Trump, coupled with broader macroeconomic uncertainty, were key features of earnings calls. Zuzanna Pusz, head of European luxury goods at UBS, told CNBC that should extra duties be imposed, firms would likely look to pass those onto consumers via price hikes — something both Kering and Hermes signaled earlier this month that they may do. However, she noted that some companies would have a tougher time justifying additional price rises than others. “We’re already coming off of heavy price increases. If firms were to have 25% tariffs, it will be hard to offset these,” Ragazzi agreed, noting that it could be “very painful” for some firms. Europe’s luxury sector is unusual in that most of its operations cannot be replicated in overseas markets like the U.S. — a key intention of Trump’s import charges. Bestowing a “Made in Italy” label on a leather jacket, for instance, is contingent on the product being produced there. That suggests that luxury firms could be exempt from the most punitive of measures, Pusz said. However, to the extent that trade levies hurt targeted economies, such as China’s — by increasing overall prices and hampering consumer sentiment — that could be a concern for the sector. “Anything that would negatively impact the economy in China would be a risk,” Pusz said via video call earlier this month. Divergence between the best and the rest That, in turn, could worsen the existing divergence between the luxury market’s best and worst performing firms, analysts agreed. “Whether tariffs or any other shocks, when a consumer has to buy less, they become even more selective, and they will take even more to the brands they like,” Pusz said. Carole Madjo, head of European luxury goods research at Barclays, noted that some luxury brands had been punished lately for a “lack of innovation [and] high pricing,” and would be further obliged to justify their prices. A gray leather Hermes Birkin bag at a street style fashion photo session, on May 16, 2024, in Paris. Edward Berthelot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images “With the macro becoming more challenging for the consumer-base … they are buying less but buying better,” Madjo told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” earlier this month. “The sector is now aware of all these issues and is trying to start to have some solutions.” Analysts agreed that higher quality brands and those exposed to the higher-end consumer base are likely to remain in front, at least over the near term. “Quality names may shine brighter amidst the industry’s idiosyncratic challenges,” Bernstein’s Solca said in a note last week, pointing to the continued strength of standout brands such as Richemont and Hermes, while citing Moncler and Burberry as growth prospects. “The big question is what luxury means nowadays,” Ragazzi noted. “What is becoming even more evident is the good will or the heritage that brands had in the past has sort of disappeared.” Source link #China #demand #tariffs #threats #loom Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China demand, tariffs threats loom China demand, tariffs threats loom A Gucci luxury goods store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping mall in Milan, Italy. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s troubled luxury sector is showing signs of revival after an upbeat earnings season. But continued weakness in China — and the prospect of U.S. tariffs — could leave even the most exclusive brands vying for share of pocket. “2024 has been one of the worst years for the sector. We believe there will be a sort of normalization going through 2025, particularly in the second half,” Simone Ragazzi, senior equity analyst at Algebris Investments, told CNBC via video call last week. Birkin bag maker Hermes posted blowout fourth-quarter sales earlier this month, extending its outperformance at the close of a broadly upbeat earnings season, during which even embattled fashion houses LVMH and Gucci-owner Kering beat quarterly forecasts. The results added weight to earlier forecasts of a long-awaited turnaround for the sector, after Cartier-owner Richemont last month posted its “highest ever” quarterly sales in the three month to December. “The conclusion seems to be the worst is behind us – that was most likely the third quarter of 2024 – and we’re seeing a cyclical recovery in progress, driven by the U.S. consumers and European consumers, for the most part,” Luca Solca, senior analyst for global luxury goods at Bernstein, said via email. U.S. tariff threats loom Nevertheless, question marks remain around the recovery of ******** consumption — a longtime pillar of the luxury market — and the prospect of U.S. tariffs hampering the sector and beyond. Still weak China sales remained a recurring theme of fourth-quarter reports, with L’Oreal and Kering’s Gucci — two groups especially exposed to the market — highlighting declining sales in the country. Meanwhile, possible levies on European companies under U.S. President Donald Trump, coupled with broader macroeconomic uncertainty, were key features of earnings calls. Zuzanna Pusz, head of European luxury goods at UBS, told CNBC that should extra duties be imposed, firms would likely look to pass those onto consumers via price hikes — something both Kering and Hermes signaled earlier this month that they may do. However, she noted that some companies would have a tougher time justifying additional price rises than others. “We’re already coming off of heavy price increases. If firms were to have 25% tariffs, it will be hard to offset these,” Ragazzi agreed, noting that it could be “very painful” for some firms. Europe’s luxury sector is unusual in that most of its operations cannot be replicated in overseas markets like the U.S. — a key intention of Trump’s import charges. Bestowing a “Made in Italy” label on a leather jacket, for instance, is contingent on the product being produced there. That suggests that luxury firms could be exempt from the most punitive of measures, Pusz said. However, to the extent that trade levies hurt targeted economies, such as China’s — by increasing overall prices and hampering consumer sentiment — that could be a concern for the sector. “Anything that would negatively impact the economy in China would be a risk,” Pusz said via video call earlier this month. Divergence between the best and the rest That, in turn, could worsen the existing divergence between the luxury market’s best and worst performing firms, analysts agreed. “Whether tariffs or any other shocks, when a consumer has to buy less, they become even more selective, and they will take even more to the brands they like,” Pusz said. Carole Madjo, head of European luxury goods research at Barclays, noted that some luxury brands had been punished lately for a “lack of innovation [and] high pricing,” and would be further obliged to justify their prices. A gray leather Hermes Birkin bag at a street style fashion photo session, on May 16, 2024, in Paris. Edward Berthelot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images “With the macro becoming more challenging for the consumer-base … they are buying less but buying better,” Madjo told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” earlier this month. “The sector is now aware of all these issues and is trying to start to have some solutions.” Analysts agreed that higher quality brands and those exposed to the higher-end consumer base are likely to remain in front, at least over the near term. “Quality names may shine brighter amidst the industry’s idiosyncratic challenges,” Bernstein’s Solca said in a note last week, pointing to the continued strength of standout brands such as Richemont and Hermes, while citing Moncler and Burberry as growth prospects. “The big question is what luxury means nowadays,” Ragazzi noted. “What is becoming even more evident is the good will or the heritage that brands had in the past has sort of disappeared.” Source link #China #demand #tariffs #threats #loom Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Verdansk Will Return to Warzone as ‘Pretty Much the OG March 2020 Version’, It’s Claimed Verdansk Will Return to Warzone as ‘Pretty Much the OG March 2020 Version’, It’s Claimed · · February 24, 2025 It has been claimed on social media by a prominent Call of Duty leaker that Verdansk will return to Warzone with Season 03 of ****** Ops 6. It was also mentioned that it’ll be ‘pretty much the OG March 2020 version’, which is insane news for Warzone fans the world over. It has been more than four years since we lost that version of Verdansk, with an alternate rendition taking over the game for ****** Ops Cold War before it was replaced entirely by Caldera in December 2021. New Verdansk Details On X, ‘TheGhostofHope’ posted a series of details that gel with what we already know about the return of Verdansk. It was claimed: Will launch with Season 3 of BO6 It is pretty much the OG March 2020 version Train Station interior will be closed Interior of Stadium will be open BUT roof will be closed The Train returns No fast travel subway system It’s back to basics with Verdansk, but that’s what fans have been asking for since the map disappeared in 2021. No other map – aside from the smaller maps like Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep – has come close to Verdansk over the last few years. Warzone started with this map in March 2020, when Call of Duty: Warzone was released at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It became an overnight sensation, pulling in tens of millions of users with the utmost ease. We published a report in January outlining the return of Verdansk in Season 03 of ****** Ops 6, and TheGhostofHope’s claim puts us one step closer. In August 2024, Activision took to the stage at COD NEXT to announce the impending return of Verdansk, but few details were shared. Are you excited for the imminent return of Verdansk in Warzone? Let us know in the comments or on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news that Avowed started life as ‘multiplayer Skyrim’ SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Verdansk #Return #Warzone #Pretty #March #Version #Claimed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Oppo Find X8 Mini Design Details Surface Online; Said to Get a Slim Profile Oppo Find X8 Mini Design Details Surface Online; Said to Get a Slim Profile Oppo Find X8 Mini is expected to join the Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, which were unveiled in China in October 2024. The Mini variant is tipped to be thinner and lighter than the other models alongside being smaller in size. Several leaks and reports have previously hinted at the expected key features of the purported handset. Now, a tipster has suggested that the Find X8 Mini will likely have a profile measuring less than 8mm. Oppo Find X8 Mini Dimensions (Expected) The Oppo Find X8 Mini is claimed to measure less than 8mm in thickness, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from ********). They further claim that the profile size begins with the number “7,” suggesting the handset will be somewhere between 7mm and 7.99mm thin. However, the Oppo Find X8 Mini is expected to be thinner than the existing Oppo Find X8 models. The standard Oppo Find X8 has a 7.85mm thin profile. The tipster said that they had not seen “a thin flagship of this size for a long time,” and added that the phone is light and boasts a flat display. The Oppo Find X8 weighs about 193g, therefore, we can expect the Mini version to weigh lesser. Oppo Find X8 Mini Other Features (Expected) Previous leaks claimed that the Oppo Find X8 Mini will likely sport a 6.31-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display and carry a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC. It is expected to come with a glass body, a metal middle frame and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor for security. For optics, the Oppo Find X8 Mini is tipped to pack a triple rear camera unit, including a Sony IMX9 series primary sensor and a 50-megapixel ‘high-quality’ periscope shooter. The handset is said to support wireless charging as well. Source link #Oppo #Find #Mini #Design #Details #Surface #Online #Slim #Profile Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Inside Sectors of the Economy Flash Warning Inside Sectors of the Economy Flash Warning November 2023 was when Granny Retail cleared the 50-week moving average. February 2025, we are witnessing XRT breakdown below the 50-WMA. The good news is that We like to look at a confirmation of a major weekly phase change after 2 weeks. Granny is the only sector below the 50-WMA. Important yes, as I have been hammering home, we need the consumer to stay in the game. But is this the end of the bull market? Too soon to say. Eyes must be on Granddad () as well. While IWM is holding the 50-WMA, bulls want to see that continue. As for the rest of the Family, Transportation ranks 3rd as the important “inside” sector of the Economy and Family. Freight got hit on Friday, but the ETF has not failed the weekly moving averages. Regional Banks and Semiconductors weakened but look relatively better. Biotechnology has yet to clear 140 yet continues to look promising as a sector. What is also noteworthy is . And the long bonds . The gold weekly chart looks like solid gold. (Incidentally, the purple arrows below the 200-WMA (green) signify contract month changes). The momentum is also strong. Flight to safety, yes. Inflation fears, yes. And the flash warning by the Family (particularly the consumer) is not complete without looking at the long bonds TLT. EVERYONE is convinced that the Fed will stay pat on rates. Not me. I have written about my prediction for a March pivot in the Outlook 2025. What does the price of bonds tell us right now? Zooming out to the weekly chart of TLT, we see a double bottom in play from the lows in October 2023 and January 2025. In fact, one could say that the move up above the 50-WMA in XRT November 2023 and the move down in yields in October 2023 are connected. The difference is of course, Trump 2.0. Regardless, TLT has more to prove. But keep the 50-WMA in your purview. Should the Fed start to talk more dovish, then the move in XRT could reverse as well (hence the 2-week confirmation). Of course, the other side effect of lower yields is a tick up in inflation. Are we looking at inflation or stagflation? I leave you with the 3rd in my trifecta of inflation-. (After a cheaper and outperforming gold). We are still looking at $.20 cents a pound as the launch pad. ETF Summary  (Pivotal means short-term bullish above that level and bearish below)  (SPY) Reversal right down to critical support 599 Russell 2000 (IWM) 215 is the 200-WMA that must hold Dow (DIA) 432 support must hold Nasdaq (QQQ) 534 the 50-DMA Regional banks (KRE) 60 area support Semiconductors (SMH) 245 support 260 resistance Transportation (IYT) 69-70 support Biotechnology (IBB) 140 resistance Retail (XRT) gave us the whole year gains on Friday-74 weekly chart support iShares 20+ Treasury Bonds (TLT) Above the 50-DMA and needs to clear 90 to get interesting Source link #Sectors #Economy #Flash #Warning Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Europe ties with U.S. in focus after ******* election Europe ties with U.S. in focus after ******* election Supporters hold up signs reading “Chancellor” and “Merz” during the final campaign event of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union party in Munich, on Feb. 22, 2025. Alexandra Beier | Afp | Getty Images The transatlantic relationship between Europe and the U.S. has been one of the world’s longest alliances, and yet it has never been more closely watched than the past month. Over the weekend, exit polls showed Germany’s conservative CDU-CSU party secured the largest share of votes in the ******* federal election, with the far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) party in second place. The AfD, which counts Tesla CEO Elon Musk among its supporters, secured about 20% of the vote, up from around 10% in Germany’s last federal election. However, the party is unlikely to be part of the government, as no other parties have agreed to work with it. Friedrich Merz, migration hard-liner and longtime rival of Angela Merkel, is expected to become Germany’s next chancellor. “I would never have thought that I would have to say something like this in a TV show but, after Donald Trump’s remarks last week…it is clear that this government does not care much about the fate of Europe,” Merz reportedly told ******* public broadcaster ARD on Sunday. This comes as Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he would be ready to give up the presidency, if doing so would achieve a lasting peace for his country under the security umbrella of the NATO military alliance. Support for Ukraine has been a flashpoint between the U.S. and Europe since U.S. president Donald Trump took office, with Trump blaming Ukraine for the Russian invasion in 2022 and largely aligning with Russia’s position for peace in the three-year war. — Lim Hui Jie What you need to know today ******* conservatives win election, but far-right makes gains The Christian Democratic Union and the allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the ******* federal election on Sunday, according to exit polls. This puts the party’s lead candidate Friedrich Merz in prime position to take over from Olaf Scholz as chancellor. The far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) party saw its best performance in its history, with about 20% of the vote and in second place. Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading housesBerkshire Hathaway is committed to its Japanese investments for the long term, and has reached an agreement with the companies to own beyond its initial 10% ceiling, Warren Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders released Saturday. The Japanese names in Berkshire’s portfolio are Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo, which are the biggest “sogo shosha,” or trading houses in Japan that invest across diverse sectors domestically and abroad. China trying to boost foreign investment amid geopolitical tensionsChinese authorities have published a “2025 action plan for stabilizing foreign investment” to make it easier for foreign capital to invest in domestic telecommunication and biotechnology industries, according to a CNBC translation. The document called for clearer standards in government procurement — a major issue for foreign businesses in China — and for the development of a plan to gradually allow foreign investment in the education and culture sectors. Wall Street sells off on sticky inflation numbers U.S. stocks fell on Friday as new data raised concerns over inflation and recession fears, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 748.63 points, or 1.69%, to record its worst day of 2025. The S&P 500 slid 1.71%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.2%. Over in Asia, markets mostly fell Monday, with India’s Nifty 50 down about 1% and leading losses in the region. [PRO] What’s next for Alibaba after AI rally?Alibaba is back in the spotlight — with U.S.-traded shares soaring nearly 70% so far in 2025 — as a favored play on ******** artificial intelligence. Its Qwen AI model has proven itself a capable rival to DeepSeek, along with winning a deal for iPhones sold in China. And finally… U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” at Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Feb. 11, 2025. Craig Hudson | Reuters The Fed is stuck in neutral as it watches how Trump’s policies play out. The popular narrative among Federal Reserve policymakers these days is that policy is “well-positioned” to adjust to any upside or downside risks ahead. However, it might be more accurate to say that policy is stuck in position. With an abundance of unknowns swirling through the economy and the halls of Washington, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days is neutral as it begins what could be a long wait for certainty on what’s actually ahead. » Read more Source link #Europe #ties #U.S #focus #******* #election Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Jonathan Reynolds in Delhi to relaunch trade talks Jonathan Reynolds in Delhi to relaunch trade talks India and the *** will restart free trade talks on Monday, nearly a year after negotiations were paused ahead of general elections in both countries. Jonathan Reynolds, the ***’s business and trade secretary, is in Delhi, where he will meet his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal to kick off the two-day discussions. Ahead of the meeting, Reynolds said it was a “no-brainer” to seek a trade deal with India, which was forecast to become the world’s third-largest economy in a few years. The countries have held more than a dozen rounds of negotiations since 2022, but an agreement has remained out of reach. Sticking points include high tariffs in India on Scotch ******** and demands to relax fees and visa rules for Indian students and professionals going to the ***. Talks are being held for the first time after the Labour Party came to power in the *** and Reynolds says securing a deal is a “top priority” for his government. “Growth will be the guiding principle in our trade negotiations with India and I’m excited about the opportunities on offer in this vibrant market,” he said in a statement. For Delhi, the trade talks have assumed renewed significance on the back of US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose reciprocal or ****-for-tat tariffs on imported goods from countries, including India. The *** is also a high-priority trading partner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has an ambitious target to grow exports by $1 trillion by FY30. The *** had announced in November last year – soon after Sir Keir Starmer met PM Modi at the G20 summit in Brazil – that talks would restart in the new year. The two countries share a trade relationship worth £41bn ($52bn) currently, according to a *** government statement, and a trade deal could unlock new opportunities for both countries. London has identified sectors that could benefit, which include advanced manufacturing, clean energy and professional and trade services. An agreement could also potentially unlock a valuable market for British cars, scotch ******** and financial services worth billions of dollars. India is seeking greater mobility for its working professionals and students to the ***, while pushing for faster visa processing times. It may also seek concessions for its residents working temporarily in the *** on business visas, who are required to pay national insurance but are still ineligible for social benefits. During Reynolds’ visit, he and Goyal will also visit the BT office in the northern Indian city of Gurugram. *** Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson is also in India and will be participating in events in India’s two big business hubs – Mumbai and Bengaluru. After years of scepticism over free trade deals, India has been signing agreements or is in talks with several countries or blocs. Last year, it signed a $100bn free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association – a group of four European countries that are not members of the European Union – after almost 16 years of negotiations. It is also set to resume negotiations with the European Union this year. Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Source link #Jonathan #Reynolds #Delhi #relaunch #trade #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ford Mustang could spawn a Triple Eight special edition Ford Mustang could spawn a Triple Eight special edition The Blue Oval’s iconic pony car could get the Supercars treatment as part of a Ford-T8 road car program. Source link #Ford #Mustang #spawn #Triple #special #edition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Leaks Suggest Fortnite’s Reboot System Is Getting a Massive Facelift Which Might Be Its Biggest Upgrade Yet Leaks Suggest Fortnite’s Reboot System Is Getting a Massive Facelift Which Might Be Its Biggest Upgrade Yet Fortnite remains to be one of the biggest games in the world, and it’s only getting *******. According to reliable leaker Loolo, Epic Games is planning to introduce a new feature that will allow players to buy reboot cards with gold. So this means you may not have to take the gamble of getting ambushed by enemies to save your team. This is the biggest change to the revive system. | Image Credit: Epic Games The reboot system has been a big part of the game’s squad modes since it came out and this is the biggest change it’s ever seen. The cost hasn’t been revealed yet but it would have to be decently high but not so expensive that players don’t even consider it as an option. Since we are speculating on leaks, take all this information with a grain of salt. Fortnite is making it easier to bring your team back It will have to be well balanced. | Image Credit: @LazarBeam/YouTube According to reputable Fortnite leaker Loolo, you’ll soon be able to buy reboot cards to revive your teammates. This new feature will allow players to purchase the reboot cards of their fallen teammates using in-game gold. The leak doesn’t include the exact cost of buying them, but this is a big change for the game. BUYING REBOOT CARDS IS COMING SOON! This feature will allow you to buy the reboot cards of the death members of your squad for gold (TBD amount), instead of needing to pick up their cards. (Showcase via @fn_greenfox) #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/TkDvtEOfK6 — Loolo | Fortnite Leaks (@Loolo_WRLD) February 23, 2025 they should charge 1k for an instant reboot — The Soup (@VaporSoup7) February 23, 2025 I actually hate this. It takes away some of the fun and randomness of the game. — Marino4k (@MarinoFourK) February 23, 2025 The reboot system in Fortnite lets players revive teammates by collecting and delivering their reboot cards to the Reboot Van. But players would have to go where their teammates died to collect the cards, which is a hard task because the enemy team often waits for you to do just that. But this new system could change the way players strategize for revives because now you just need to have enough gold. The early responses from players are about how much this new mechanic should cost. The general consensus seems to be that buying reboot cards should cost around 800 to 1000 gold. There are also some fans who think this takes away some of the skill-based aspects of the game and makes it easier. Epic Games hasn’t confirmed the exact implementation of this so for now, we take it with a grain of salt. Fortnite is consistently growing and evolving The game has been a success like no other. | Image Credit: Epic Games Fortnite first added the Reboot System back in Chapter 1, Season 8. At the time it was inspired by Apex Legends‘ Respawn Beacon, which is essentially the same thing. Since then, Reboot Vans and cards have become a big part of squad gameplay. The system has had tweaks and changes over the years for balancing, but this new change is easily going to be the biggest we’ve seen. Despite being nearly eight years old, Fortnite is still one of the biggest, if not the biggest game in the world. The game just kicked off Chapter 6 Season 2 With a Battle Pass featuring characters like Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat and Outlaw Midas. We’re seeing more and more content, collabs and so much more. As of now, Epic Games has not provided an official release date for the purchasable reboot cards. There are reports of it already being in Competitive but Loolo confirms that this is a mistake and that the feature isn’t fully out yet. But if the feature is already nearing completion then we’ll probably see it soon. Source link #Leaks #Suggest #Fortnites #Reboot #System #Massive #Facelift #Biggest #Upgrade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man rescued after reports of overturned boat on Arkansas River Man rescued after reports of overturned boat on Arkansas River LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said that a man has been rescued after his boat overturned on the Arkansas River Sunday evening. According to a post on social media, deputies were dispatched to the end of Damsite Road near Frazier Pike around 7:20 p.m. Deputies said they received a report of an overturned boat with possible occupants when a man was heard calling for help by nearby fishermen. PCSO officials said that multiple agencies including water patrol were deployed to the scene where they rescued the man. He told officials that he got too close to the dam and his boat overturned. Officials said the man was transported to a local hospital where his condition is stable. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK. Source link #Man #rescued #reports #overturned #boat #Arkansas #River Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Athens’ Most Coveted Culinary Hotspots Athens’ Most Coveted Culinary Hotspots What’s simmering in Athens? The city’s restaurant scene is thriving, blending fresh new concepts with timeless classics that have never lost their appeal. From tavernas with sidewalk tables tucked among historic storefronts to sleek sushi bars crafting nigiri from Greece’s finest native fish, Athens’ hottest dining spots deliver an unforgettable mix of atmosphere and flavor that encapsulates the spirit of contemporary gastronomy. We’ve curated a mini list of the most coveted venues, where innovative chefs and passionate restaurateurs set the stage for extraordinary experiences. At Akra, where top-quality ingredients come raw or incorporated into dishes cooked over open flames. © Dimitris Vlaikos At Akra, where top-quality ingredients come raw or incorporated into dishes cooked over open flames. © Dimitris Vlaikos At Manari, a new eatery on a small city square that’s full of dining options. © Angelos Fiotopoulos At Manari, a new eatery on a small city square that’s full of dining options. © Angelos Fiotopoulos Akra In Athens, many chefs champion local ingredients, seasonality and sustainability, but if we had to pick one restaurant that truly embodies these values – almost to an obsessive degree – it would be Akra. Here, the team knows their producers by their first names, and the menu, which changes daily, reflects the very essence of each season. The hallmark of their kitchen is the open flame; it’s at the heart of their cooking. Signature dishes such as goat pasta and the caramelized milk tart with milk and honey ice cream have become instant hits. Try the Greek breakfast, which features traditional pies served fresh every morning. 12 Amynta, Proskopon Square, Pangrati Tel. (+30) 210.725.1116 Manari A meal at a Greek taverna is an experience not to be missed: juicy lamb chops (best enjoyed with your hands), zesty tzatziki, steamed wild greens, savory pies and delectable offal dishes often dominate the menu. Manari embraces these classic flavors. Behind this project is one of Athens’ most acclaimed chefs, Ari Vezené, known for his mastery of the art of meat (his other venture, named simply Vezené, is celebrated for its rare livestock breeds and unique cuts). All the meats at Manari are locally sourced, with some coming directly from partnerships with shepherds. Expect a thoughtfully curated selection of Greek wines alongside premium tsipouro. Manari offers the authentic taverna experience with a dash of style, set in a sleek and carefully designed space. 3 Aghion Theodoron Square, Athens Tel. (+30) 215.215.3804 At Taverna ton Filon for flavorful seasonal dishes and a great wine selection. © Dimitris Vlaikos At Taverna ton Filon for flavorful seasonal dishes and a great wine selection. © Dimitris Vlaikos Taverna ton Filon Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood just a stone’s throw from the city center – but far from the typical tourist spots – Taverna ton Filon has swiftly become a favorite among Athenians. Located in a long-abandoned space that once housed a historic Athenian taverna, it serves a perfect fusion of traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine paired with great local wines. The wine list, carefully assembled, showcases rare grape varieties and unique winemaking techniques with selections chosen for their exceptional taste and character. The casual, effortlessly cool vibe and warm, attentive service make it a standout destination. The highlights of the menu, which changes daily, may include tender octopus with potatoes; charcoal-grilled calamari with spinach rice; and a rich, slow-braised goat in tomato sauce served with pasta. 66 Argous, Kolonos, Tel. (+30) 210.512.7506 At Sushimou for the freshest and tastiest nigiri made from local fish. © Yiorgos Vellis At Sushimou for the freshest and tastiest nigiri made from local fish. © Yiorgos Vellis Sushimou Antonis Drakoularakos went to Japan as a passionate amateur, determined to learn the intricacies of sushi-making. Returning to Athens, he launched Sushimou, a celebrated one-man sushi bar, now in its ninth year. Here, the precision of Japanese prepatory techniques is applied to the freshest catches from Greek waters. The €55 set menu focuses exclusively on nigiri and sashimi, highlighting seasonal fish such as anchovy, sardine, mackerel, grouper, scorpionfish, shrimp, langoustine, cuttlefish and squid. Each dish is served simply garnished to let the natural flavors shine. The entire experience unfolds at a 12-seat counter, offering diners an intimate view of the chef’s meticulous and mesmerizing actions. While an additional 12 guests can be accommodated at sidewalk tables, spots here are still highly sought after. Open only on weekdays, Sushimou operates with strict time slots to facilitate a pleasing dining experience for all lucky enough to book space. As for drinks, options include sake, sake-based cocktails, beer, whisky and a selection of Greek wines. For those who prefer, the BYOW (bring your own wine) option is also available, allowing for a personalized pairing. 6 Skoufou, Tel. (+30) 211.407.8457 At RawBata for Greek fusion cuisine. © Katherine Whittaker At RawBata for Greek fusion cuisine. © Katherine Whittaker RawBata © Katherine Whittaker RawBata © Katherine Whittaker RawBata Step into RawBata, where chef Polychronis Damalas, a prominent figure in Athens’ culinary scene for over three decades, is bringing his first solo venture to life. The space is eye-catching, with an open white kitchen proudly displaying the slogan “me and my fusion” in bold red letters, complemented by mosaic details and the chef’s favorite artwork on the walls. As the name suggests, RawBata marries raw dishes with creations grilled on a Japanese robata while also offering a selection of cooked specialties. Damalas’ menu adapts to the season’s freshest ingredients, showcasing vibrant marinated fish with crisp vegetables and fruits alongside expertly grilled seafood from the Japanese oven. The standout dishes include trachanas (a type of fermented cracked wheat) with rich, tender mutton; slow-cooked beef neck in a fragrant green curry; and melt-in-your-mouth braised beef cheeks, served with a silky purée and a sauce made from the meat’s own jus. The lively and unpretentious atmosphere makes RawBata a deliciously fun dining experience. 33 Lakonias, Ambelokipi, Tel. (+30) 210.692.3796 Pharaoh Pharaoh The busy open kitchen at Linou Soumpasis kai Sia © Yiorgos Vellis The busy open kitchen at Linou Soumpasis kai Sia © Yiorgos Vellis Pharaoh Pharaoh is where you might find the cast of an international series filming in Athens, a Parisian art dealer, a food journalist or the city’s coolest crowd – from downtown trendsetters to the most discerning diners from the suburbs. They come for the laid-back, feel-good atmosphere, warm hospitality, vinyl soundtracks and one of Athens’s most carefully curated natural wine lists. In the kitchen, Chef Manolis Papoutsakis indulges his passion for traditional Greek cuisine, albeit with a distinct focus on the bold, rustic flavors of Crete. The open kitchen features live-fire cooking, a wood-burning stove and a traditional wood oven, and produces simple yet intensely flavorful dishes. The seasonal menu might include trachanas (a type of fermented cracked wheat) with pumpkin, succulent langoustines drizzled with stakovoutyro (Cretan clarified butter), or tender goat served with sautéed wild greens. Pharaoh’s understated charm and soulful food make it a must-visit for those seeking an authentic taste of Greece in a vibrant setting. 54 Solomou, Exarchia, Tel. (+30) 210.380.8412 Linou Soumpasis kai Sia In the vibrant Psyrri district, surrounded by old workshops and new boutique hotels, Linou Soumpasis kai Sia has quickly become a favorite destination, praised for its distinctive decor and inviting atmosphere. Chef Lukas Mailer’s culinary philosophy is rooted in authenticity, with an unwavering focus on seasonality and top-quality ingredients. Expect carefully sourced ingredients such as dairy products from the Monastery of the Holy Cross, extra virgin olive oil from Ancient Olympia, green olive oil from Kalamata, langoustines from the Evian Gulf, Lemnos beans, Florina giant beans, and wild mushrooms foraged from the Mongostou Forest in Corinthia. Mailer’s approach emphasizes simplicity, letting the flavors of organic vegetables and Naxos-sourced meats shine. The menu pays homage to Greek culinary traditions, with standout dishes like chickpea soup enhanced with fresh mussels and fragrant herbs – a winter favorite that captures the chef’s delicate touch. Finish with one of the daily desserts, which range from fragrant almond cakes to rich chocolate tarts. The wine list offers a curated selection of 25-30 labels, balancing the Greek terroir with international gems from vineyards as far-flung as Georgia and beyond. The dining room is illuminated by the soft glow of all-natural candles, also available for purchase if you’d like to take a piece of this cozy ambiance home. 2 Melanthiou & 9 Kalamida, Psyrri, Tel. (+30) 210.322.0300 Source link #Athens #Coveted #Culinary #Hotspots Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]