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Cosmic Survey Reveals Surge of ****** Holes in Dwarf Galaxies Cosmic Survey Reveals Surge of ****** Holes in Dwarf Galaxies A recent cosmic census has revealed an unexpected threefold rise in active ****** holes within dwarf galaxies, creating the most extensive database of intermediate-mass ****** holes recorded to date. This survey, conducted with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at the Mayall Telescope in Arizona, identified over 2,500 ****** holes in dwarf galaxies—more than triple the previously estimated number. Led by University of Utah astronomer Ragadeepika Pucha, the research team discovered that around 2 per cent of the nearly 115,000 surveyed dwarf galaxies contain ****** holes actively consuming matter. Previously, only 0.5 per cent of these galaxies were believed to host such ****** holes. Unveiling Middleweight ****** Holes in the Cosmos The survey has also increased the number of intermediate-mass ****** ***** candidates—those with masses between 100 and one million times that of the sun. With almost 300 new middleweight candidates identified, the known population has quadrupled from just 70. These findings are important for understanding ****** ***** evolution, as middleweight ****** holes are seen as a bridge between stellar-mass ****** holes, formed from collapsing stars, and supermassive ****** holes, which are often found at the centres of larger galaxies. According to Pucha, this newly documented group of ****** holes offers clues into how early ****** holes may have evolved through gradual cosmic mergers. Insights into Galaxy and ****** ***** Co-Evolution The unprecedented increase in detected ****** holes brings fresh opportunities to study the connection between galaxies and the ****** holes within them. As Dr Stéphanie Juneau from NOIRLab, a co-author of the study, remarks, the discovery raises fundamental questions about the evolution of galaxies and their ****** holes. It ******** unclear whether galaxies formed first, subsequently creating ****** holes, or if ****** holes seeded galaxy growth. Future of Cosmic Exploration with DESI DESI’s findings open new chapters in understanding galactic evolution. Expected to release more detailed findings in 2025, the DESI project has already mapped 1.5 million galaxies, creating a vast 3D map that enables astronomers to probe dimmer galaxies that previously eluded detailed study. Astrophysicist Mallory Molina of Vanderbilt University, though not directly involved in the study, noted the transformative impact of the data, highlighting DESI’s ability to detect numerous ****** holes, even with basic observational tools, suggesting the potential for further discoveries. Source link #Cosmic #Survey #Reveals #Surge #****** #Holes #Dwarf #Galaxies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** bowling great Glenn McGrath urges Aussies to go after “emotional” Virat Kohli *********** bowling great Glenn McGrath urges Aussies to go after “emotional” Virat Kohli *********** bowling great Glenn McGrath has urged Australia to use attacking mind games against an “emotional” and out-of-form Virat Kohli. McGrath, well known for throwing early jabs at touring teams through the media in his playing days, said the pressure on the Indian megastar was so great a poor start to the upcoming cutthroat Border-Gavaskar Trophy series could see him crumble. In the recent record-breaking whitewash humiliation at the hands of New Zealand on their home turf, Kohli averaged just 15, and has only registered a half century once in the past 10 Test digs. However, the middle-order run machine averages over 50 on *********** shores and enters the series with a dangerous point to prove. McGrath suggested the Aussies needed to get on top of Kohli early and could do it through his heart-on-sleeve emotions. “If they go hard at him, if he gets in the ****** with emotions, there’s a bit of chat out there, who knows he might sort of lift. But I think he’s probably under pressure a little bit, and if he has a couple of low scores to start with, he could really feel it. I think he’s quite an emotional player. When he’s up, he’s up, and when he’s down, he sort of struggles a little bit,” he told the Herald Sun. “You look at that series against New Zealand recently, where the three Tests he only made 90 odd runs, his top score was 70. So it was a pretty lean series. He’d be under pressure a little bit. He’s probably feeling it as well. “So if Australia can start well and bowl well to knock him over the first Test match, that could sort of set up the whole series for us. So I think that’s the first Test is pretty important.” McGrath added the loss against New Zealand, which snapped a home-series winning streak that dated back to 2012, made perfect ammunition for the veteran *********** fielders. “Without a doubt, especially after coming off a 3-0 loss against New Zealand, you’ve got plenty of ammunition to back yourself up,” he said. “So put the pressure on them and see if they’re up for it.” However, divisive former Test opener David Warner said in a Herald Sun column it could go the other way, with the pressure inspiring Kohli to even greater heights than he’s already achieved. “People want to write Virat off after India’s disastrous 3-0 Test series loss to New Zealand this month, but I’m actually worried for Australia,” Warner wrote. “This is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and we know Virat always steps up in Australia and completely embraces that challenge like almost no one else who has ever visited our shores. Camera IconDavid Warner. Credit: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images “There is no better way for him to come out and shut the critics up. I’m genuinely worried for the *********** cricket team that he’s going to come out and pile on some runs.” He went on to add *********** superstar Steve Smith was in a similar spot, and the battle between him and Kohli for batting supremacy could decide who takes home the Trophy. Source link #*********** #bowling #great #Glenn #McGrath #urges #Aussies #emotional #Virat #Kohli Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Treyarch Removes ****** Ops 6 2XP Tokens But You Can Still Use Them Treyarch Removes ****** Ops 6 2XP Tokens But You Can Still Use Them Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 developers have removed all the Warzone 2XP tokens from their game, but you can still use them with an exploit. Source link #Treyarch #Removes #****** #Ops #2XP #Tokens Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dozens of diners report illnesses after eating at Boise-area restaurant in past two weeks Dozens of diners report illnesses after eating at Boise-area restaurant in past two weeks It’s long been the Bartlett family’s tradition to order food from Costa Vida before watching a Boise State football game together. They didn’t know that following dinner and Boise State’s win over San Diego State on Nov. 1, they would begin feeling violently ill. That night, all six family members who had eaten food from the Costa Vida on South Innovation Lane in Meridian began to experience intense vomiting, abdominal cramping and diarrhea within three hours of one another, according to Jennifer Bartlett. The two who picked up food from a different Costa Vida location were the only ones who felt fine. “I’m a nurse, so I’ve dealt with a lot,” Bartlett, 50, told the Idaho Statesman by phone. “I honestly have never in my life seen anything so violent. It hit so fast. There was really no warning that you were getting *****.” Customers report symptoms after eating at Costa Vida Between Nov. 2 and Nov. 13, food safety tracking platform iwaspoisoned.com received 54 reports of people experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms shortly after eating at the South Innovation location. The website helps public health agencies and food brands discover potential food-poisoning clusters. Some users reported having to go to the ER for gastrointestinal issues within 24 hours. “State or local epidemiology (if they choose to investigate) will have the final say on what the exact issue is,” Patrick Quade, the website’s founder and CEO, said by email. “It can’t be explained away as a seasonal bug in the area. We would see a broad rise for data in the area, not a singular spike associated with one facility.” Central District Health said it received 14 reports of food poisoning between Nov. 3 and Nov. 13, with some reports including multiple people. The government health district, which includes Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley counties, said it’s uncommon to see that many reports for a restaurant in the area. “This number of reports is unusually high, which is why we acted right away,” Maria Ortega, communications manager at Central District Health, said. “We are not aware of any other large clusters of suspected foodborne illnesses.” The district is investigating whether the illnesses were caused by food poisoning and has sent inspectors out several times since Nov. 3, Ortega said. Ortega said the district did not receive any reports for other Costa Vida locations and has not seen a general increase in food-poisoning reports elsewhere in the area. There were no previous reports of foodborne illnesses at this location, according to the district. Customers visit a Costa Vida location in Idaho. Restaurant owner says he is working to ensure food safety Founded in Utah in 2003, Costa Vida has more than 90 locations nationwide. The fast-casual restaurants specialize in ******** food with made-to-order items like tortillas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, salads and nachos. Gayle Menlove visited the South Innovation Costa Vida with her three ****** daughters on Nov. 4. The next day, all three who ordered a salad began feeling *****, with fevers, stomach cramping and “a lot of turmoil in the digestive tract,” Menlove said. “I won’t describe anything, but the word violent did come up,” Menlove said. “It was just a horrific kind of reaction.” Her daughters’ husbands wanted to take them to an emergency room, but they didn’t feel able to get out of bed or be away from a bathroom that long, according to Menlove. “I crawled into bed, and I just didn’t eat a thing all day, not a single crumb,” Menlove said. “I only could tolerate a couple of sips of water.” Despite the experience, she said she’ll eat there again. “Restaurants do their best,” Menlove said. “I know they don’t want to make anyone *****.” Costa Vida offers a variety of fast-casual options. Locally, all six Treasure Valley Costa Vidas are owned by two brothers and their father. The South Innovation Lane location held its grand opening Sept. 19. Owner Chase Wagstaff said he has been making sure “no stone is left unturned” to ensure the best food-safety practices are followed at the new Meridian location. The restaurant’s food-safety procedures include a signed employee agreement not to work while *****, wearing gloves, handwashing and sanitizing, Wagstaff said. He said Costa Vida restaurants do a complete inventory turnover every two days. “We had a couple employees that came to work not feeling well, but they were sent home pretty quickly,” Wagstaff said by phone. “We’re doing everything that we can to make sure that we are not the culprit.” Wagstaff said neither the restaurant nor health inspectors were able to immediately identify anything that could be causing sickness. He wondered if people were inaccurately attributing a seasonal stomach bug to eating at Costa Vida. Whatever the case, Wagstaff said he is trying to ensure all health precautions are taken. The company sent an additional message to employees asking them to report if they feel ill. “We’ve been running restaurants for a very long time,” said Wagstaff, who opened the Treasure Valley’s first Costa Vida in 2012. “This is the first time we’ve had anything close to this happen. It’s not confirmed, but with those very small handful of reports around the same time, it’s not something that you can take lightly, even if there’s nothing obvious that could be the culprit in our restaurant.” Source link #Dozens #diners #report #illnesses #eating #Boisearea #restaurant #weeks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance: Red vs Blue Launches in Fortnite Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance: Red vs Blue Launches in Fortnite If you enjoy the animated series Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance on Netflix, now you can relive it in Fortnite’s growing metaverse. Source link #Gundam #Requiem #Vengeance #Red #Blue #Launches #Fortnite Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Renshaw century helps Bulls thwart Tigers’ victory push Renshaw century helps Bulls thwart Tigers’ victory push Queensland opener Matthew Renshaw reminded Test selectors that he is no spent force with a vital century to frustrate Tasmania’s quest for a Sheffield Shield victory. The 28-year-old had been the forgotten man in the debate over who should open for Australia in the India series before Nathan McSweeney ultimately got the nod but his unbeaten 120 for the Bulls has sent a message about his class. Queensland finished day three on 7-274 and need 37 runs to avoid the follow-on with a day remaining. A lack of Shield runs had been Renshaw’s problem in recent times but his approach on the third day at Allan Border Field was one of confidence as he led a Bulls fightback. The former Test opener’s first boundary, a delightful whip through mid-on, came after he walked out of his crease to meet the ball with purpose. He continued in that vein and brought up his 22nd first-class century with a punch through cover to the boundary. Renshaw said he had taken steps to block out the hype around Australia’s opening slot. “Deleting a lot of apps and not reading any news has been a big one,” he told AAP. “It feels like every summer there is a circus about something and it is usually about the openers because *********** cricket wants another opener. “I am really happy for Nathan. I think he is going to do a terrific job but for us openers I think (the decision) last week might have hurt a lot of us. “We know how tough opening is and the satisfaction of batting for a long ******* of time is why we do the job, facing the toughest bowlers with a brand new ball at their freshest.” Renshaw said he had ultimate belief he would add to his 14 Tests for Australia. “Definitely. I feel like I am not too far away,” he said. “Obviously timing is huge in cricket. I missed my time on this occasion but there will be another time in the future when I have to be ready. “This is my 10th season now and it feels like I have been through it seven or eight times about this Test spot. I feel like I am getting better and I am happy with where my game is at. “I felt really good the last few games but every time I have got to the spot where I wanted to I got out, so today once I got in I wanted to make sure I committed to the way I want to play. “Having good intent really helped me today. I have been drilling into myself that I am a player able do the job in any conditions against any team. “I had been trusting that something magic was around the corner and today was that magic.” Renshaw had willing allies in Ben McDermott (35), the ever-reliable Jimmy Peirson (37) and 19-year-old seamer Tom Straker (30no). Most of day two was washed out but Tasmania elected to continue from their overnight 5-394 in pursuit of quick runs and were bowled out for 461. Allrounder Beau Webster (42 off 60 ******) upped the ante as wickets tumbled. Bulls opening bowlers Mark Steketee (3-132) and Straker (4-87) did the damage and allowed the hosts to start their innings before lunch. Source link #Renshaw #century #helps #Bulls #thwart #Tigers #victory #push Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Boeing 737 MAX for Microsoft Flight Simulator Fully Released Following Early Access Boeing 737 MAX for Microsoft Flight Simulator Fully Released Following Early Access Today iFly and Flight One Software launched the full-release version of the former’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Source link #Boeing #MAX #Microsoft #Flight #Simulator #Fully #Released #Early #Access Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GPU cooling supplier claims Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs will “seize the whole market starting in December” — Auras says key components like cold plates and manifolds already adopted by Nvidia and its AIB partners GPU cooling supplier claims Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs will “seize the whole market starting in December” — Auras says key components like cold plates and manifolds already adopted by Nvidia and its AIB partners When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Shutterstock According to DigiTimes Asia, some of Auras’ crucial cooling components, like cold plates and manifolds, have already been included in Nvidia’s recommended supplier list and are already being adopted by some AIB partners for the upcoming GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) GPUs, which will rival the best graphics cards. Taiwan-based cooling company Auras Technology Co., Ltd., one of the manufacturers that supply cooling components for discrete graphics cards, claims that Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs may “seize the whole market starting in December.” Its chairman, Yu-Shen Lin, made this statement during its earning call last November 13, and they said that the company expects demand for its cooling products to grow across the PC, GPU, and server markets next year. This news might be exciting for those looking forward to Nvidia’s latest graphics cards, which reportedly consume over 450 watts. If that power demand is genuine, the 50-series GPUs will likely run hotter than the previous-generation GPUs, requiring more robust cooling solutions. However, despite Auras’ (and some hardware leakers) December prediction, most indicators still point to a January 2025 launch. It is especially likely, given that Jensen Huang will be the CES 2025 keynote speaker, and there’s no better place to launch your next-generation product than at one of the world’s biggest consumer electronics trade shows. Aside from the launch date of Nvidia’s next-generation GPUs, the company also made some healthy predictions about the state of the PC and server market next year. The company says that server-related revenue is expected to grow by 130% due to increasing sales of water-cooling systems designed for AI servers. It also expects the demand for display card cooling to grow by double digits with the launch of the RTX 50 series, while the PC sector is expected to see more ************* numbers. Overall, Auras expects to grow by over 50% in 2025, so it’s considering expanding its presence in Mexico, adding to its existing manufacturing facilities in China, Taiwan, and Thailand. As for its December prediction, we think Lin made this statement as the company will likely deliver cooling components for cards that month. It will help ensure that there will be enough supply for the market when Nvidia reportedly launches its latest line of graphics cards in January 2025. Source link #GPU #cooling #supplier #claims #Nvidia #RTX #50series #GPUs #seize #market #starting #December #Auras #key #components #cold #plates #manifolds #adopted #Nvidia #AIB #partners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

15 Nintendo Wii Facts You Probably Didn't Know 15 Nintendo Wii Facts You Probably Didn't Know With its unique controller, emphasis on entertainment over technological power, and one of the most expansive libraries of serious classics and absolute shovelware a console has ever seen, the Nintendo Wii made a profound mark on history. Source link #Nintendo #Wii #Facts #Didn039t Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How ******** Immigration Fuels the U.S. Consumer Economy How ******** Immigration Fuels the U.S. Consumer Economy Companies in need of workers turn to staffing agencies to fill their distribution centers and warehouses. Some unscrupulous agencies recruit and exploit undocumented workers. Steve Eder, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, looks at this unseen engine of the economy. Source link #******** #Immigration #Fuels #U.S #Consumer #Economy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Solo voyage an enriching experience with NCL Solo voyage an enriching experience with NCL Cruising solo was surprisingly fun and engaging on Norwegian Escape, finds Michael Ferrante Source link #Solo #voyage #enriching #experience #NCL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Is this (finally) the end for X? Delicate Musk-Trump relationship and growing rivals spell trouble for platform | X Is this (finally) the end for X? Delicate Musk-Trump relationship and growing rivals spell trouble for platform | X Was that the week that marked the ****** of X? The platform formerly regarded as a utopian market square for exchanging information has suffered its largest exodus to date. Bluesky, emerging as X’s newest rival, has amassed 16 million users, including 1 million in the course of 24 hours last week. Hundreds of thousands of people have quit the former Twitter since Donald Trump’s election victory on 6 November. The catalyst is X’s owner, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who transformed the social media site and used it as a megaphone to blast Trump into the White House. The US president-elect said Musk would head the new Department of Government Efficiency, the acronym for which, Doge, is a pun on the dog internet meme and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, started as a joke by its creators, which jumped in value after Musk dubbed it “the people’s cypto” in 2021. Musk now sits at the heart of the US government, yet requires no Senate approval for his actions and can continue to work in the private sector. He’s allowed to keep X and his 204 million followers, as well as head his electric car company Tesla and rocket company SpaceX. For the first time in history, a big tech billionaire is now shaping democracy not just indirectly, via his media, but directly. “I’m not aware of any precedent for this approach,” said Rob Enderle, president of the technology analyst firm Enderle, who has worked with companies including Microsoft, Sony and Dell. Bluesky celebrates amassing 16 million users. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images As recently as 2022, Musk tweeted that “for Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far right and the far left equally.” He tweeted that “Trump would be 82 at end of his term, which is too old to be chief executive of anything, let alone the ******* States of America.” Months later, when Musk bought Twitter for $44bn, he fired content moderators and charged for account verification, which meant people could buy influence. Twitter was rebranded to X, shed millions of users and reinstated Trumps’s account, suspended after the White House insurrection in January 2021. The proliferation on X of alt-right diatribe, hate speech and bots, as well as Musk’s own clash with the *** government during the riots in August, have led to mounting disquiet among X users. The Guardian and Observer announced last week that their presence on the site was now untenable and they would no longer post. Stephen King, the author, left, saying it had become “too toxic”. Oscar-winners Barbra Streisand and Jamie Lee Curtis have departed the platform. “X has become effectively Truth Social premium,” said Mark Carrigan, author of Social Media for Academics, referring to Trump’s hard-right social media platform. And the talk in technology circles is that Trump’s Truth Social could be folded into X. If that happens, whose interests take priority? Would Musk suppress criticism of the authoritarian governments he does business with, or promote it? In the Donald and Elon media show, who is the puppet or paymaster? “If that happens, it will be the ultimate amplification machine for Trump’s ideas – a political super-app masquerading as social media,” said James Kirkham of Iconic, which advises brands including Uber and EA Sports on digital strategies. “Forget Facebook or Fox News; the true heart of the GOP’s digital strategy could be X.” “I’m expecting X and Truth Social to merge,” said Enderle. “But this could be one of the efforts that will come between Musk and Trump, given how overvalued Truth Social now is.” The bromance between the world’s two biggest egos is mutually beneficial only as long as the two transactional, power-hungry and impulsive men play nice. Trump is hawkish on China, one of Tesla’s most lucrative markets. Trump essentially campaigned against electric car manufacturing. Trump is protectionist; Musk opposes tariffs. On climate change, they are opposed. Jonathan Monten, a political science professor at UCL, is sceptical over the durability of their relationship.“Musk’s use to Trump was both private money and providing a platform, or using a platform, to a more favourable pro-Trump line,” he said. “It’s unclear what continued purpose or use Musk actually has to him. Yes, it’s sort of this celebrity story, but that’s Trump’s brand. He has one celebrity story today and tomorrow we’ll have another.”The early 2010s were the halcyon days of Twitter when activists, artists, lawyers, academics, policymakers, journalists and specialists of every flavour could connect, share information, exchange ideas and follow events in real time. skip past newsletter promotion Analysis and opinion on the week’s news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion Elon Musk at an opening ceremony for Tesla’s China-made Model Y programme in Shanghai in 2020. Trump is taking a hard line on ******** imports. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters It would be easy to portray Musk as the bogeyman, but some argue that it was TikTok and the advent of the algorithmic timeline that fundamentally destroyed Twitter. As social media began optimising for scale and for profit at the expense of user experience, algorithms prioritised the “best” content – the content that shouted loudest or was most specifically tailored to users. Curated accounts to follow, and “most recent” content, fell by the wayside. “As much as I think Musk has acted in harmful ways, I think part of this is about the logic of social media platforms as they evolve,” said Carrigan. “The consequences of an advertising-based model incentivise certain ways of organising the platform that create negative effects.” Bluesky, which became the most popular app on the app store on Friday, is the choice for X refugees, although its 16 million users pale in insignificance compared to Meta’s Threads, which reported reaching 275 million monthly active users, and X with about 317 million.. Elon Musk speaks beside Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on 5 October. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters For some tech nerds, the X-odus is not something to mourn, but could herald the era of decentralised social networks they have been dreaming of known as the “Fediverse”. Advocates of the “Fediverse” argue that there should be one account for any social media network in the same way that Gmail accounts can email any email addresses, or mobile numbers call users on any other network. In walling off social networks so users can’t leave, the platform has the power. Instead, newer social networks including Bluesky are being built on “ecosystems” that enable them to interconnect. No one knows what will happen to X, with predictions ranging from collapse, to flipping to an anti-Trump platform if Musk and the president lock horns, to becoming a training ground for Musk’s xAI venture. AI could gobble up social media, and xAI is valued at $40bn – almost the price Musk paid for Twitter. Source link #finally #Delicate #MuskTrump #relationship #growing #rivals #spell #trouble #platform Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The real reason Chris Wallace is leaving CNN reportedly revealed The real reason Chris Wallace is leaving CNN reportedly revealed CNN’s Chris Wallace recently announced he was exiting the network to explore the podcast and streaming landscape. However, it appears there may be more to his departure than meets the eye. On Monday (November 11), the broadcaster who signed a three-year contract with CNN in 2021 after 18 years with Fox News said he would be leaving the Warner Bros subsidiary. “When I look at the media landscape right now, the people who are going independent, whether it’s podcasting or streaming, that seems to be where the action is,” the 77-year-old veteran broadcaster told The Daily ******. “This is the first time in 55 years I’ve been between jobs,” he added. “I am actually excited and liberated by that.” Wallace’s exit was confirmed shortly thereafter by CNN chief executive Mark Thompson, who called him “one of the most respected political journalists in the news business.” It’s since been claimed, in a new report published by Puck News, that Wallace’s exit came after he was informed his two shows – Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? and The Chris Wallace Show – were getting canceled and his reported $7m annual salary was going to be massively slashed. His salary reduction was part of the company’s wider cost-cutting initiatives, according to the outlet. It was also reported that Thompson had told Wallace he was welcome to stay with the network – but as an analyst with a much lower salary. Chris Wallace announced he was departing from CNN after three years with the network (CNN) Meanwhile, the three-time Emmy winner and son of 60 Minutes host Mike Wallace insisted that he did not partake in any contract negotiations or conversations about his future with the company. “It doesn’t matter what was or wasn’t said in that meeting because I had already decided with my wife six months ago to leave CNN,” he told Puck News. “Any further speculation is irrelevant.” The Independent has contacted CNN for comment. A representative for Wallace was not immediately reachable. Besides CNN and Fox News, Wallace has worked as a correspondent, anchor and host for several of the major news networks, including ABC, CBS and NBC. Throughout his decades-long career, he has interviewed global leaders including US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir ******. He’s also covered major events, such as the Supreme Court hearings for Brett Kavanaugh and Trump’s impeachment. In 2020, Wallace became the only moderator to return to the debate stage to preside over the Joe Biden vs Donald Trump debate after having made his moderating debut for the final 2016 presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Trump. Source link #real #reason #Chris #Wallace #leaving #CNN #reportedly #revealed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Technotopia Review | NoobFeed | N4G Technotopia Review | NoobFeed | N4G “The Novosibirsk-based (Russia) indie games publisher and developer Alawar together with Tomsk-based (Siberia) indie games developer Yustas, are today super thrilled and happy to announce that their city-building/card game “Technotopia”, is coming to PC via Steam on October 16th, 2024.” – Jonas Ek, TGG. Source link #Technotopia #Review #NoobFeed #N4G Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A budget-friendly stay near Sydney’s biggest concert venues A budget-friendly stay near Sydney’s biggest concert venues Perth still struggles to lure the biggest names in music — with Coldplay being the rare exception, costing Tourism Western Australia a small fortune to pull off. When acts like Oasis and Billie Eilish land in Australia for their world tours next year (just like Taylor Swift did this year) Perth, once again, won’t make the cut. Instead, diehard fans will need to make the pilgrimage over east to Sydney or Melbourne if they want to see these acts. I’ve just been to Sydney for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour, and I stayed at a quality, no-frills hotel that I think is perfect for music fans who’ve already splashed out on concert tickets and flights. Camera IconOlivia Rodrigo. Credit: BANG – Entertainment News Rooms at the ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park Hotel are from $139 per night, certainly under and around $200, though much higher for key event dates. But, importantly, Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena and Sydney Showground are a short stroll from the hotel, so you don’t have to deal with big crowds and long delays getting home. There are lots of good food options and a 24-hour supermarket nearby, and rows of food trucks are usually brought in for big-ticket concerts. Camera IconHotel room at ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park. Credit: Penny ThomasTHE HOTEL It wasn’t the most luxurious hotel I’ve ever stayed in, but my room was clean and comfortable, and the king-sized bed gave me a good night’s sleep. Being a budget hotel, the room was compact, with the shower and vanity area separated from the main space by just a curtain, though I appreciated that the ******* was enclosed, offering privacy. Storage was a bit limited, with not much space for my suitcase, though there was a small clothes rack to hang a couple of outfits. The room came with a bar fridge and a kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, though if you need plates or cutlery, you’ll have to request them at reception. In fact, I ended up asking the friendly staff for a few other things, like a hairdryer, an iron, an ironing board and even the TV remote. The staff were more than happy to help. They even printed off my concert ticket and played Olivia Rodrigo songs in the lobby and cafeteria, which added excitement to the whole experience. THE VERDICT Ultimately, the ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park Hotel offers a straightforward option for those who’ve already invested heavily in concert tickets and airfares. After the thrill of the concert, there’s comfort in knowing you’re just steps away from a clean, quiet room — without the stress of late-night commutes or wallet-draining accommodation. So, for anyone planning their next interstate pilgrimage to see their favourite artist live, I think it’s a no-brainer to book a room here. All you really need is a cosy bed and a nice cup of tea after an eventful night out. Penny Thomas was a guest of Accor. They have not influenced or read this story before publication. Source link #budgetfriendly #stay #Sydneys #biggest #concert #venues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung Review | NoobFeed Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung Review | NoobFeed NoobFeed editor Mezbah Turzo writes – Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung is one of Paradox’s better ones, giving you access to a wide variety of content and expanding the grand strategy brand. It wouldn’t be a paradox DLC if it didn’t have its hiccups, but regardless, it’s a fine addition to Hearts of Iron IV. Source link #Hearts #Iron #Götterdämmerung #Review #NoobFeed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top 30 Best Xbox Series X/S Titles of All Time (2024 Edition) Top 30 Best Xbox Series X/S Titles of All Time (2024 Edition) With four years in the bag, here are 30 top games to play on Xbox Series X/S, from indie titles to award-winning blockbusters. Source link #Top #Xbox #Series #Titles #Time #Edition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘You Can’t Be Surprised the White ******** Guy’s First Idea Is Slavery’ ‘You Can’t Be Surprised the White ******** Guy’s First Idea Is Slavery’ The Weekend Update desk at “Saturday Night Live” devoted its opening to hocking some loogies at Donald Trump’s picks to lead his presidential administration. That list includes billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, who has been tapped by Trump to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency taskforce, which aims to “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures and restructure Federal Agencies,” per the President-elect. Weekend Update anchor Michael Che noted that Musk had shared job listings for the new taskforce, which state employees will be working “80-plus hours per week for no money.” More from Variety “You can’t be surprised that the white ******** guy’s first idea is slavery,” Che said. Che’s co-anchor Colin Jost also got a few jabs in, opening the segment with digs at attorney general pick Matt Gaetz, who was once embroiled in a **** trafficking investigation (which led to no charges) and now faces a new accusation of having **** with a minor. Gaetz resigned as a Congress member earlier this week after being tapped to join Trump’s administration. “Trump nominated Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Gaetz said the same thing he says when he sees a teenage girl: I’ll do it,” Jost said, getting some groans from the crowd. He continued with, “Gaetz, who was created when Frankenstein ****** Dracula, was chosen for attorney general after Trump remembered that his original pick was found in ***** a jail cell,” making a reference to the officially ruled ******** of **** ********* and New York financier Jeffrey Epstein. “Congratulations to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who became the first brain worm survivor nominated to a cabinet level position,” Jost said in a later segment. “Kennedy, whose skin is always cooked to a perfect medium rare, will lead the Department of Health and Human Services. I know he doesn’t have a lot of experience, but I say we give him a shot,” he continued, referencing Kennedy’s much-touted skepticism regarding vaccinations. Charli XCX pulled double-duty as both host and musical guest for this week’s “Saturday Night Live.” Best of Variety Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source link #Surprised #White #******** #Guys #Idea #Slavery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Zephon Review | NoobFeed | N4G Zephon Review | NoobFeed | N4G NoobFeed editor Mezbah Turzo writes – ZEPHON is a great 4X game that stands as a testament to how much a developer can improve if given the right resources. It does so much to make its game all that more fun with its deep lore, mechanics, and rich combat design. Source link #Zephon #Review #NoobFeed #N4G Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cockroaches, rodents and more. Why 10 restaurants ******* inspections in Fresno County Cockroaches, rodents and more. Why 10 restaurants ******* inspections in Fresno County Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email *****@*****.tld. Health violations ranging from cockroach infestations to ***** damage and rodent droppings to plumbing woes were among the factors that led to the temporary closure of 10 restaurants or food businesses across Fresno County in October. The closures by Fresno County Department of Public Health inspectors affected businesses in Fresno, Clovis, Reedley, Easton and Caruthers. Most of the closures lasted for a day or two, but two places remained closed as of early November. The Fresno businesses included a Holiday Inn Express, Papaya Fresh International Market and Pho #76, while Clovis restaurants affected were a Jersey Mike’s Subs shop, ********* Kitchen, and Kowloon Kitchen. In rural Fresno County, The Pirate’s Den and Sun China ******** Restaurant in Reedley were closed after inspections, as was the Adina Valley Market in Easton and the Super Mart in Caruthers. Details from the county’s inspections include: Holiday Inn Express, 7191 W. Kathryn Ave. near Herndon Avenue and Highway 99 in northwest Fresno: The kitchen of the hotel was closed after an Oct. 1 inspection due to operating without a valid county permit. An inspector also attempted to conduct a routine inspection but was not given access to the facility’s food and beverage area by the front desk. The kitchen was authorized to reopen on Oct. 4 after the business obtained its permit. Papaya Fresh International Market, 2047 W. Shaw Ave. near West Avenue in northwest Fresno: The bakery area of the market was closed following an Oct. 1 ***** in the roof where the mechanical ventilation for the oven was located. The bakery remained closed as of Nov. 4. Super Mart, 2307 W. Tahoe Ave. at Henderson Road in Caruthers: An Oct. 4 inspection determined that none of the refrigerator units at the store/restaurant were able to maintain temperatures cold enough to meet food-safety requirements, forcing a closure of the business and the destruction of more than 40 pounds of food that was held in the refrigerators. The business was allowed to reopen later the same day after the refrigerators were serviced. Adina Valley Market, 9010 S. Elm Ave. at Manning Avenue, south of Easton: The market was closed on Oct. 4 after an inspection found there was a lack of potable water; the business was allowed to reopen after a reinspection visit later that day. Sun China ******** Restaurant, 1526 E. Manning Ave., at S. Buttonwillow Avenue in the Reedley Shopping Center: The restaurant was ordered closed after an Oct. 8 inspection discovered a cockroach infestation, rodent droppings in a storage room and an extensive buildup of grease on kitchen equipment. The restaurant was allowed to reopen after passing an Oct. 10 reinspection. Pho #76 restaurant, 4793 E. McKinley Ave. near Chestnut Avenue in east-central Fresno: An Oct. 10 health inspection revealed a cockroach infestation that forced the closure of the restaurant. It reopened a day later, Oct. 11, following a reinspection visit. Jersey Mike’s Subs #20197, 3170 Fowler Ave. at Ashlan Avenue, in the Vons shopping center in Clovis: Plumbing problems including a kitchen warewashing sink not draining and the presence of standing water during an Oct. 14 inspection prompted a closure order for the restaurant. A reinspection later the same day allowed the business to reopen. The Pirate’s Den, 1550 E. Manning Ave. at S. Buttonwillow Avenue in the Reedley Shopping Center: An Oct. 17 inspection discovered a lack of hot water at the warewashing sink in the kitchen. The restaurant remained closed as of Nov. 4. ********* Kitchen, 711 W. Shaw Ave. at Willow Avenue, in the Western Village Shopping Center in Clovis: The restaurant was closed following an Oct. 22 inspection due to cockroaches throughout the facility and an accumulation of grease on cooking equipment. An Oct. 25 resinspection visit allowed the restaurant to reopen. Kowloon Kitchen, 651 Shaw Ave. at Clovis Avenue, in the Bonanza Shopping Center in Clovis: An Oct. 25 inspection found that there was a lack of hot water at the warewashing and handwashing sinks in the kitchen. The restaurant was reopened later that day after hot water was restored. What inspectors look for The Fresno County Department of Public Health has about two dozen environmental health specialists who monitor almost 5,000 restaurants, snack bars, grocery stores, commissaries, delicatessens and food vendors across the county, making unannounced visits several times a year. Restaurants also are inspected in response to complaints or other concerns from the public, including when people report what they believe are health or sanitation issues at restaurants. Insect or vermin infestations are violations that can result in immediate closure of restaurants or food businesses when they are observed by health inspectors. A single cockroach like the ********* cockroach in this file photo won’t necessarily cause Fresno County health inspectors to close a restaurant, but evidence of a significant infestation by these and other critters will prompt a shutdown until the problem is cleaned up. Among other serious concerns for food safety are refrigerators that don’t keep food cold enough or steam tables that don’t keep food hot enough to inhibit bacterial growth, or clogged sinks or drains that cause contaminated water to back up into kitchens. A lack of hot water is one of the most common violations Department of Public Health inspectors find when they make their routine visits. Hot water at a temperature of at least 120 degrees is considered important by inspectors for safely washing pots, pans, dishes and glasses, and 100 degrees for employees to wash their hands. In most instances, if an inspector finds a problem, it’s something that can be fixed on the spot. This can include having enough bleach or sanitizer in the water used to wipe down food-preparation areas, replenishing soap, paper towels and ******* paper in the restrooms, or reminding employees to wash their hands and wear gloves and hairnets. When inspectors visit a restaurant or other food service business, there is a lengthy and detailed list of more than 50 things that draw their scrutiny. They include: Whether the manager and all employees have the required food safety or food-handling certificates. Hygiene of individual employees. Ways to keep cold food at or below 41 degrees and hot food above 135 degrees. Use of proper sterilization for counters, tables, utensils and cookware. Proper drainage of sinks and floor drains. Restrooms stocked with supplies. Whether the business has the proper license or permit. The first page of the form used by Fresno County health inspectors includes a checklist list of more than 50 factors that are checked for compliance with food handling and food safety regulations. Source link #Cockroaches #rodents #restaurants #******* #inspections #Fresno #County Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wayne Carey excluded from North Melbourne centenary celebration guernsey video Wayne Carey excluded from North Melbourne centenary celebration guernsey video *********** football Hall of Fame Legend Wayne Carey has been left out of a video celebration of North Melbourne’s centenary year in the VFL/AFL. The Kangaroos have unveiled a historical jumper they will wear next year to celebrate 100 years in the competition, during which some of the greatest players in the game’s history have run out in the blue and white. Carey is easily North’s greatest ever player and, according to some, the best player in the history of the game. He kicked 671 goals from 244 games for the Roos, won four best and fairests, seven All-*********** selections, and is the captain of the club’s team of the century. He was also effectively ignored in the celebration video released on Saturday night. The video includes highlights from the who’s who of the club’s greatest champions, with cutaways of current youngster Zane Duursma showing off the new kit. Iconic moments from modern day stars Brent Harvey, Ben Cunnington, Drew Petrie, Daniel Wells and even Cam Zurhaar are featured, as are ‘90s heroes David King, Adam Simpson and Glenn Archer, and older legends like Ron Barassi, Phil Krakouer and Malcolm Blight. Carey, meantime, features for less than one second on the premiership dais in amongst his 1999 teammates, holding the cup, before it cuts away again. Camera IconWayne Carey is North Melbourne’s greatest ever player. Credit: Getty It’s a glaring detail that didn’t go unnoticed. Carey’s former teammate and forward-50 partner Corey McKernan slammed the video. “FYI North Melbourne, you do know Wayne Carey played for us, don’t you?” he said. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Also excluded were longtime club captain Wayne Schimmelbusch and two-time premiership coach, Denis Pagan. McKernan later added: “Can North Melbourne answer why you’d leave out Wayne Carey for a football-related video for such an occasion? (And leave out Denis/Schimma as well). “Explain how it happens? If the excuse is ‘oh it’s a young **** who did it and he didn’t know’, please spare me.” Collingwood great Mick McGuane was equally baffled. “Love the concept and innovation, North Melbourne, but if it’s a true celebration you cannot overlook your greatest ever player in the vision to promote it,” he said. McKernan proceeded to go on a tear on social media, reposting a host of replies to his post that agreed with him. Anthony Stevens was also featured in the video. Carey left the club after infamously having an affair with Stevens’ wife in a scandal that sent shockwaves through the league. Source link #Wayne #Carey #excluded #North #Melbourne #centenary #celebration #guernsey #video Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in ‘massive’ missile strike, officials say Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in ‘massive’ missile strike, officials say By Tom Balmforth and Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Blasts rang out across Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other cities early on Sunday, as Russia staged its biggest missile ******* since August and targeted power facilities with the winter setting in, officials said. Ukrainians have been bracing for a major ******* on the hobbled power system for weeks, fearing crippling damage to the grid that would cause long blackouts and build psychological pressure at a critical moment in the war Russia launched in February 2022. “Another massive ******* on the power system is under way. The ****** is attacking electricity generation and transmission facilities throughout Ukraine,” Ukrainian Energy Minister ******* Galushchenko wrote on Facebook. Air defences could be heard engaging drones over the capital in the night, and a series of powerful blasts rang out across the city centre as the missile ******* was under way in the morning. The scale of the damage was not immediately clear. Officials cut power supply to numerous city districts, including in Kyiv, the surrounding region and Dnipropetrovsk region, in what they said was a precaution to prevent a surge in case of damage. Authorities in the Volyn region in northwestern Ukraine said energy infrastructure had sustained damage but did not elaborate. Officials often withhold information on the state of the power system because of the war. In Mykolaiv in the south, two people were ******* in the overnight drone *******, the regional governor said. Blasts shook the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia and the ****** Sea port of Odesa, Reuters witnesses said. More blasts were reported in the regions of Kryvyi Rih in the south and Rivne in the west. “Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure,” said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. He described the strike as Moscow’s “true response” to leaders who had interacted with President Vladimir ******, an apparent swipe at ******* Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who placed a phone call to the Russian leader on Friday for the first time since late 2022. NATO member Poland, which borders Ukraine to the west, said it had scrambled its air force within its airspace as a security precaution due to the Russian *******, which it said used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones. Poland “activated all available forces and resources at his disposal, the on-duty fighter pairs were scrambled, and the ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems reached the highest state of readiness,” the operational command of its armed forces posted on X. Ukraine’s air force urged residents to take cover, providing regular updates on the progress of Russian cruise, ballistic and hypersonic missiles it said were hurtling through Ukrainian air space. In Kyiv, the roof of a residential building caught ***** due to falling debris and at least two people were hurt, city officials said on the Telegram messaging app. “Emergency services were dispatched to the scene,” Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Russia last conducted a major missile strike on Kyiv on Aug. 26, when officials said it fired a salvo of more than 200 drones and missiles across the country in an ******* that ******* ******* seven people. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk, Tom Balmforth Valentyn Ogirenko in Kyiv; Writing by Lidia Kelly and Tom Balmforth; Editing by William Mallard) Source link #Russia #targets #Ukraines #power #grid #massive #missile #strike #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jones knocks out Miocic to retain UFC heavyweight crown Jones knocks out Miocic to retain UFC heavyweight crown Jon Jones pulled off a stunning knockout of Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, folding his opponent with a spinning back-kick to the body to cement his stats as arguably the greatest fighter of all time as he retained his heavyweight belt. The 37-year-old ********* looked fully in control throughout the main event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT), preventing his opponent from leveraging his boxing skills and finishing with a brutal heel to the body that left Miocic on the canvas clutching his ribs. “That body shot, man, no matter how tough you are, the liver’s the liver,” a jubilant Jones said in the cage following his victory. After a cautious opening minute, former light heavyweight champ Jones took Miocic down with a superbly timed trip and trapped him before raining down elbows as he dominated the rest of the round. Keen not to get taken down again, Miocic was hesitant as he tried to manage the distance, but Jones was able to measure strikes to the body from his southpaw stance to keep Miocic on the back foot. Croatian-********* Miocic enjoyed some success early in the third round, but once again Jones was able to work out the puzzle, connecting with a couple of punches late in the round before his creative rotating kick ended the bout. With Donald Trump in the audience, Jones then imitated the president-elect’s campaign-trail dance as he celebrated. In the aftermath, 42-year-old former champion Miocic said he was retiring from the sport. In the co-main event, Brazil’s Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler by unanimous decision to put his name back in contention for a ****** at the lightweight title he was stripped of for missing weight in May 2022. Source link #Jones #knocks #Miocic #retain #UFC #heavyweight #crown Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Final hours before 95-year-old fatally tasered by police officer revealed in court Final hours before 95-year-old fatally tasered by police officer revealed in court The chain of events that led to a great-grandmother being fatally tasered by a police officer have been ***** bare in court. Source link #Final #hours #95yearold #fatally #tasered #police #officer #revealed #court Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What is Bluesky and why are so many people suddenly leaving X for the platform? | Bluesky What is Bluesky and why are so many people suddenly leaving X for the platform? | Bluesky The great X-odus is under way. More than 1 million new users have joined the social media platform Bluesky since the US election. Many are seeking to escape Elon Musk’s X amid warnings from anti-hate speech campaign groups and the EU about misinformation and extremism on the platform. But what exactly is Bluesky, why it is proving so popular, and who has already made the move? What is Bluesky? Bluesky is a social media platform where people can interact much as they do on X, posting, replying and messaging one another on a vertical user interface. The recent influx of new users, largely from North America and the ***, has helped it reach more than 15 million users worldwide, up from 9 million in September, the company said. How did it start out and who owns it? Bluesky began as a project inside Twitter, after its chief executive, Jack Dorsey, announced in 2019 that the company would fund developers to create an “open and decentralised standard for social media”. Bluesky became an independent company in 2021 and is now primarily owned by the chief executive, Jay Graber. How is it any different to X? Bluesky offers users the chance to more heavily moderate their experience. This includes the ability to select the algorithm that drives what you see, helping create custom feeds, for example a feed for mutual followers, a feed for cat photos or one for your special interest. Bluesky also allows users to have website addresses as their handles, which it anticipates could act as a verification tool for journalists, athletes and public figures who could have a company’s website in their handle. How does Bluesky deal with trolls? While X appears to deregulate the user experience – it recently changed its block function to allow users to see the posts of public accounts that have blocked them – Bluesky talks up its “anti-toxicity” features. These include allowing users to detach an original post of theirs from someone else’s quote post, preventing unwanted interactions. Why are people leaving X for Bluesky? The platform has previously benefited from dissatisfaction with X and its billionaire owner, Elon Musk, who is closely tied to the US president-elect Donald Trump’s successful election campaign. Bluesky reported picking up 3 million new users in the week after X was suspended in Brazil in September and a further 1.2 million in the two days after X announced it would allow users to view posts from people who had blocked them. X users have also reported an increase in bots, making the site difficult to use. Who is already using it? Several MPs have already made the move, including the safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips, the ******** Democrat technology spokesperson Layla Moran and Labour’s Diane Abbott. The US actor Jamie Lee Curtis has been vocal about her decision to leave X after she confirmed had deactivated her account in a post on Instagram. The TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham, the comedian Dara Ó Briain and Countdown’s Susie Dent are also among the public figures on the network. Source link #Bluesky #people #suddenly #leaving #platform #Bluesky Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]