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30-Million-Year-Old Hypercarnivore Skull 'Dream Find' For Paleontologists – Yahoo 30-Million-Year-Old Hypercarnivore Skull 'Dream Find' For Paleontologists – Yahoo 30-Million-Year-Old Hypercarnivore Skull ‘Dream Find’ For Paleontologists YahooSkull of a 30-million-year-old apex predator discovered in Egypt YahooBefore Lions And Wolves, Bastetodon Was The Apex Predator Early Monkeys Feared IFLScienceFearsome Hyena-Like Mammals Lived in Africa 30 Million Years Ago Sci.NewsNew 30-million-year-old apex predator surprise in Africa Cosmos Source link #30MillionYearOld #Hypercarnivore #Skull #039Dream #Find039 #Paleontologists #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

State Election 2025: Pauline Hanson calls former WA One Nation MP’s Austin ‘Aussie’ Trump name change ‘a joke’ State Election 2025: Pauline Hanson calls former WA One Nation MP’s Austin ‘Aussie’ Trump name change ‘a joke’ Pauline Hanson has labelled a former One Nation MP’s decision to change his name to Austin “Aussie” Trump “a joke”. Mr Trump, formerly Ben Dawkins, joined One Nation last year after being kicked out of Labor because he was convicted of breaching a violence restraining order. Senator Hanson travelled to WA last year to welcome him to the team, but the arrangement only lasted a few months, with Mr Trump not preselected to run for the party at next month’s State election. Camera IconWA One Nation leader Rod Caddies Credit: Danella Bevis/The West *********** WA One Nation leader Rod Caddies said at the time he had failed to meet the “professionalism” standards of the right-wing party. Mr Trump is running for upper house as an independent and will appear on the ballot as Aussie Trump after legally changing his name. Senator Hanson, who was in WA on Tuesday to turbocharge her party’s State campaign, dismissed the move. “It’s a joke,” she said. “Look, what he does is his business. He has the ability to do that. He’s done it. I don’t have anything to with Ben Dawkins.” The Senator said she was not worried One Nation might lose votes to Mr Trump. “I don’t think they’ll be voting for Ben just because he’s got a name change,” Senator Hanson said. “I have more confidence in the people of this State to actually vote for people with real policies. “We didn’t endorse him. I think that says enough that I couldn’t endorse him again to be a member of Parliament.” Mr Caddies said the party would not make preference deals at the State election but would put Labor and the Greens last. Source link #State #Election #Pauline #Hanson #calls #Nation #MPs #Austin #Aussie #Trump #change #joke Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Electric vehicle maker sees sales soar — here’s how a new model is driving the surge Electric vehicle maker sees sales soar — here’s how a new model is driving the surge Electric vehicle company Lucid posted a massive sales month, thanks to the release of its newest model. According to Electrek, Lucid’s new Gravity SUV helped to drive a 51 percent increase in sales in January 2025 compared to January 2024. While this wasn’t Lucid’s best sales month ever — per Electrek, that honor belongs to December of last year — it marked yet another ******* of growth for the burgeoning EV manufacturer. Auto manufacturers often report dips in sales in January compared to the previous December, but Lucid’s year-over-year bump is cause for celebration. Electrek also reported that Lucid’s stock price jumped 45 percent during the January surge from a low in December. The Gravity’s appeal was a primary cause in the surge. This model uses the same charging port that Teslas do, the first non-Tesla vehicle sold with that port built-in, according to the Electrek report. So the Gravity can use the EV giant’s Tesla Superchargers that are located across the United States. Lucid predicts the Air model will also be able to use Superchargers by mid 2025, per Electrek. Lucid said the Gravity can add up to 200 miles of distance on just 12 minutes of charge and has a maximum range of 450 miles on a single full charge. Watch now: Honda reveals how it’s rethinking electric vehicles from the ground up with exciting new concept cars EVs continue to surge in sales around the world. Norway has a goal to have all new car sales in the country be fully electric at some point this year, while Tesla outsold Audi globally in 2024. With companies working to boost battery life in cold temperatures and get longer and longer ranges on their batteries, the technology continues to improve. Story continues The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring package currently starts at $94,900, while the soon-to-be-released Touring package will cost $79,900. Commenters were excited by the news. “I am hopeful that Lucid can grow and become the EV maker that Tesla was supposed to be,” one said. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Electric #vehicle #maker #sees #sales #soar #heres #model #driving #surge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scott Boras Calls Out Lack of Spending by Much of MLB – Sports Illustrated Scott Boras Calls Out Lack of Spending by Much of MLB – Sports Illustrated Scott Boras Calls Out Lack of Spending by Much of MLB Sports IllustratedThree MLB would-be contenders who didn’t do enough: How Brewers, Padres and Mariners blew their offseasons CBS SportsWith MLB offseason winding down, most MLB teams opted not to spend Sports Business JournalThe Do-Nothing Awards: MLB teams that sat on the bench in free agency New York Post Source link #Scott #Boras #Calls #Lack #Spending #MLB #Sports #Illustrated Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Election flurry to deliver civil works boost, listed contractor SRG Global says Election flurry to deliver civil works boost, listed contractor SRG Global says SRG is optimistic a double election year and healthy State balance sheet should result in a good pipeline of infrastructure works for the growing contractor in WA. Source link #Election #flurry #deliver #civil #works #boost #listed #contractor #SRG #Global Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Netflix Star Kim Sae-ron’s Cause of Death Revealed: Report Netflix Star Kim Sae-ron’s Cause of Death Revealed: Report Actress Kim Sae-ron’s cause of death has been revealed. According to multiple outlets, including The New York Times, police on Monday, February 17, ruled Sae-ron’s death a suicide. “We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide,” a police official told reporters, per Yonhap News Agency. Sae-ron was found dead at her home on Sunday, February 16, by a friend who had visited her house, the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul told The New York Times. She was 24 years old. “We have not found any signs of foul play as of yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death,” a police spokesperson told Yonhap on Sunday. ‘Bloodhounds’ Star Kim Sae-ron Found Dead Inside Home at 24, Police Officials Confirm Sae-ron began acting in 2009, starring in A Brand New Life, The Man From Nowhere, The Neighbors, A Girl at My Door, Snowy Road and The Villagers. She last appeared in Netflix’s 2023 series Bloodhounds. Sae-ron’s acting career suffered following a drunk driving incident in May 2022. The Netflix star was fined about $14,000 after her blood alcohol levels exceeded 0.2 percent, per Yonhap News Agency. (An alcohol level over 0.03 percent while driving is considered a D.U.I offense in South Korea.) “First, I apologize for informing you of the accident and the damages late. I caused an accident in Gangnam around 8 a.m. yesterday, May 18, where I damaged public property. At the time, I was drunk and made a big mistake,” she said in a translated Instagram statement. “Due to my poor judgment and actions, I caused damage to many people, including the merchants in the surrounding stores, citizens, and those who were helping with the repairs. I should have acted more carefully and responsibly, but I was unable to do so. I sincerely apologize.” ‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Dead At Age 48 After Apparent Suicide She continued, “I am currently working with the company to sort out the damages caused by the accident, and I will do my best to communicate and actively resolve the issue until the end.” Sae-ron also issued an apology to her coworkers at the time. “I am also very sorry to my fellow actors, staff, and production crew for causing disruption to the work I was filming and preparing for. I deeply apologize once again and apologize for causing concern,” she concluded. “There is no room for excuses for this unfortunate incident, and I am disappointed and ashamed of my own mistakes. I will deeply reflect and reflect again so that something like this will never happen again. I am sorry.” If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Source link #Netflix #Star #Kim #Saerons #Death #Revealed #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Honor 400 Lite Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console Suggesting Design, Key Features Honor 400 Lite Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console Suggesting Design, Key Features Honor 400 series is expected to launch later this year. Ahead of anything official, some features of the purported handsets have surfaced online. As per a report, the Honor 400 Lite variant was spotted on a certification site confirming its moniker. The listing reportedly suggested the design and key features of the upcoming smartphone as well. The handset is expected to succeed the Honor 200 Lite 5G. Notably, the current Honor 300 series does not have a Lite version. Honor 400 Lite Google Play Console Listing According to a 91Mobiles report, the Honor 400 Lite was spotted on the Google Play Console database with the model number ABR-NX1. The listing suggests that the phone will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC, which will likely be paired with 8GB of RAM and run on Android 15 out-of-the-box. The report adds that the Honor 400 Lite will likely sport a display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,412 pixels and a screen density of 480dpi. As per the listing, the front panel of the handset has a flat screen and slim, uniform bezels. Honor 400 Lite front panel design Photo Credit: Google Play Console/91Mobiles The images shared by the publication show the Honor 400 Lite with a centred, pill-shaped slot at the top for the front camera sensor alongside a selfie light unit, similar to the Honor 200 Lite model. The power button and volume rocker are seen on the right edge of the handset. We may learn more about the Honor 400 Lite over the next few weeks. Previous reports suggested that the Honor 400 series could launch in May 2025. The phones in the lineup are tipped to be backed by 7,000mAh or higher capacity batteries. They are expected to get metal middle frames. The Honor 400 Ultra and 400 Pro are tipped to get Snapdragon 8s Elite chipsets. The Honor 200 Lite 5G, which launched in India in September 2024, sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen and ships with Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0. It carries a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and a 4,500mAh battery with 35W wired fast charging support. It comes with a 108-megapixel triple rear camera unit alongside a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. Source link #Honor #Lite #Reportedly #Spotted #Google #Play #Console #Suggesting #Design #Key #Features Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

More support for businesses and households More support for businesses and households The parliament building in Singapore Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore has announced a slew of support measures for both households and businesses in 2025, including vouchers and tax breaks, in its first budget under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Wong said that this comes amid concerns over rising costs, given the rise in global inflation following the Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions in energy, food and supply chains. Wong announced more consumption vouchers and utility rebates for households. Each household will receive 800 Singapore dollars ($596) in consumption vouchers over the course of 2025. On the business front, Wong announced a 50% rebate for corporate income tax for companies, with a minimum of SG$2,000 and a cap of SG$40,000. The government will also increase co-funding levels for companies who raise the salaries of lower wage workers. While Wong said that these measures, along with those announced in previous budgets, will mitigate the impact of rising costs, he added that “the best way to adjust to higher prices is to grow the economy and increase productivity, so that Singaporeans can enjoy higher real incomes and better standards of living.” This is a developing story, please check back for updates. Source link #support #businesses #households Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oppo Find N5 Teased to Offer Mac Integration for Remote Operations and File Transfers Oppo Find N5 Teased to Offer Mac Integration for Remote Operations and File Transfers Oppo Find N5 is confirmed to launch in China and global markets on February 20 as the “world’s slimmest foldable” phone. Ahead of its official debut, the company has teased the handset’s compatibility with other ecosystems, including Apple’s MacOS. Powered by Oppo’s ColorOS 15, the Find N5 will feature advanced Mac integration, enabling users to control a Mac remotely with the phone, transfer files between devices, and use one of its screens as a keyboard. Oppo Find N5’s Mac Integration In a post on the ******** social media platform Weibo, Pete Lau, Chief Product Officer at Oppo shared a teaser video showcasing the productivity capabilities of the upcoming Find N5. As per the official, the phone will support Mac’s screen mirroring, enabling users to control other devices from the handset itself. When folded 90 degrees, the bottom half of the screen becomes a keyboard. Further, it is also teased to have easy sharing capabilities. Users will be able to drag and drop files between the Find N5 and Mac. This is said to be made possible by the new O+ Connect app, which the company introduced with its Android 15-based ColorOS 15 in November. It makes transferring files, such as photos, videos, and documents between Oppo devices, iPhone models, and Mac a quick and seamless process. With the aforementioned features, Oppo says users will be able to manage their office work and handle select tasks remotely, without having to go back to their desk or carry their laptop everywhere. Oppo Find N5 Specifications (Confirmed) Oppo has confirmed that its upcoming Find N5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, making it the first foldable phone to get it. It will be equipped with a 5,600mAh dual cell battery, and the company claims it can offer up to 24 hours of video streaming on a single charge. Oppo’s teaser for the Find N5’s launch in China confirms that the foldable phone will be available in ***** White, Satin ******, and Twilight Purple colourways. Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. Source link #Oppo #Find #Teased #Offer #Mac #Integration #Remote #Operations #File #Transfers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk not in charge of DOGE and has no decision-making authority, says White House – The Independent Elon Musk not in charge of DOGE and has no decision-making authority, says White House – The Independent Elon Musk not in charge of DOGE and has no decision-making authority, says White House The IndependentMusk is not a DOGE employee and “has no actual or formal authority,” WH says AxiosContradictory statements about Musk make it unclear who runs DOGE ABC News Source link #Elon #Musk #charge #DOGE #decisionmaking #authority #White #House #Independent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Meta plans to link US and India with world’s longest undersea cable project | Meta Meta plans to link US and India with world’s longest undersea cable project | Meta Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest underwater cable project, which aims to connect the US, India, South Africa, Brazil and other regions. The tech company said Project Waterworth involved a 50,000km (31,000-mile) subsea cable, which is longer than the Earth’s circumference. The cable would be the longest to date that uses a 24 fibre-pair system, giving it a higher capacity, and would help support its AI projects, according to Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta said in a blog post: “Project Waterworth will bring industry-leading connectivity to the US, India, Brazil, South Africa, and other key regions. “This project will enable greater economic cooperation, facilitate digital inclusion, and open opportunities for technological development in these regions. “For example, in India, where we’ve already seen significant growth and investment in digital infrastructure, Waterworth will help accelerate this progress and support the country’s ambitious plans for its digital economy.” The company added: “We’ve driven infrastructure innovation with various partners over the past decade, developing more than 20 subsea cables. “This includes multiple deployments of industry-leading subsea cables of 24 fiber pairs – compared to the typical 8 to 16 fibre pairs of other new systems.” The *** has about 60 undersea cables carrying 99% of data connecting it to the outside world. More than 95% of the world’s internet traffic is transferred through undersea cables, which has triggered concerns about their susceptibility to attacks or accidents and being a target during geopolitical tensions and conflict. Nato launched a mission in January to increase surveillance of ships in the Baltic Sea after damage to critical undersea cables last year. A *** parliamentary committee, the National Security Strategy, recently issued a call for evidence about the ***’s ability to protect undersea cable infrastructure from threats and “the adequacy of national resilience in the event of major and protracted disruption”. skip past newsletter promotion A weekly dive in to how technology is shaping our lives 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 In 2018, the Trump administration placed sanctions on a Russian company alleged to have provided “underwater capabilities” to Moscow, with the aim of monitoring the underwater network. In July, large parts of Tonga were left in darkness after the undersea internet cable connecting the island network was damaged, causing chaos for local businesses. Meta said in its blog post it would lay its cable system up to 7,000 metres deep and “use enhanced burial techniques in high-risk fault areas, such as shallow waters near the coast, to avoid damage from ship anchors and other hazards”. An announcement by Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg,in January that he was ending professional factchecking on Facebook and Instagram and would “dramatically reduce the amount of censorship” was widely condemned. Source link #Meta #plans #link #India #worlds #longest #undersea #cable #project #Meta Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RBA cut a relief for Rob Woolmer, Hanna Gadd who bought their dream home one month before rates started rising RBA cut a relief for Rob Woolmer, Hanna Gadd who bought their dream home one month before rates started rising Swan View couple Rob Woolmer and Hanna Gadd bought their ‘forever home’ in April 2022, when the official interest rate sat at just 0.1 per cent. Source link #RBA #cut #relief #Rob #Woolmer #Hanna #Gadd #bought #dream #home #month #rates #started #rising Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Realme P3 Pro First Impressions: Sensible Upgrades Realme P3 Pro First Impressions: Sensible Upgrades Realme’s P series of smartphones seem to be littering like mice. We had the Realme P1 Pro release in April last year, followed by the Realme P2 Pro, which was again released in September last year, and now (just 5 months in) we have the Realme P3 Pro as well. While the differences between the P1 Pro and P2 Pro weren’t substantial, the P3 Pro is an interesting one indeed. Priced at the high end of the budget smartphone segment, it gets some hardware features found in mid-range smartphones, so let’s take a look at what’s new. The Realme P3 Pro gets a completely new cosmetic design compared to the P2 Pro. Starting off with the finishes. There are Saturn Brown, Galaxy Purple, and Nebula Glow finishes to choose from. The first two have a faux leather finish for their rear panels, while the Nebula Glow finish can actually glow in the dark provided it’s been given a good dose of UV light just prior. So, despite its cool appearance, it’s mostly a gimmick, as you aren’t going to transition from daylight to absolute darkness even when hitting the sack. The Realme P3 Pro has a vegan leather rear panel The faux leather finish doesn’t feel premium but adds a good amount of grip. I like the rounded appearance of the phone, which has quad-curved glass on the front, a similar treatment for the rear panel, and curved sides on its mid-frame, which has a very seamless pebble-like appearance and a good hand feel. It’s not just about looks, as Realme claims that its P3 Pro is also IP68 and IP69 rated for dust and water. The new quad-curved 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display looks great right away. It has a thin border all around despite getting the quad-curved glass treatment. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate, which should be useful for gamers, since this is a device that has been designed for the youth. Powering the P3 Pro is a more updated Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC. Realme has also thrown in a large vapour chamber cooling system to help maintain the phone’s performance while playing games. The Realme P3 Pro runs Realme UI 6.0, which is based on Android 15 The Realme P3 Pro also comes with a new 50-megapixel camera sensor. While its resolution remains the same as the P2 Pro, the Sony IMX896 sensor packs a brighter f/1.8 aperture. The second rear camera is solely used for gathering depth data when using the Portrait camera mode. Indeed, the smartphone lacks an ultrawide camera, unlike some of its competitors. Selfies are handled by a 16-megapixel camera. For those not in the know, the Sony IMX896 sensor is also used in the Realme 14 Pro+ mid-ranger priced from Rs. 29,999 onwards. Surely, our expectations from this primary camera are sky-high. The Realme P3 Pro has only one user-accessible rear camera The phone also gets upgraded to a 6,000mAh battery compared to the 5,200mAh capacity of the P2 Pro. It’s expected to deliver better battery life, but Realme has also managed to retain 80W charging from the P2 Pro, which is good to have given the higher capacity. With quite a few hardware upgrades sprinkled all over and the new cosmetic upgrades included, the Realme P3 Pro is an easy recommendation on paper when compared to the previous P2 Pro. It’s Rs. 23,999 price tag for the base 8GB + 128GB configuration makes it even more enticing. But does it perform as expected? And can its camera deliver as it does on its mid-range sibling? Watch out for our detailed review, which will be out soon! Source link #Realme #Pro #Impressions #Upgrades Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Epic Games Destroys Fortnite Cheater With 3 Brutal Punishments Epic Games Destroys Fortnite Cheater With 3 Brutal Punishments Epic Games is brutal with cheaters, as one should be. The most recent victim of the developer’s might is Morgan “RepulseGod” Bamford, who was convicted during the 2023 Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) Grand Finals. Epic Games will not let any cheater get away without facing serious consequences. Image Credit: Epic Games It took almost 2 years for the lawsuit to be closed and the 3 brutal punishments laid down by Epic Games came into effect. RepulseGod is going to pay a huge price for his actions. Epic Games has set an example by punishing RepulseGod The 2023 Championship series was full of drama. Image Credit: Epic Games RepulseGod was convicted of cheating during the FNCS Grand Finals, he had given his account to someone else, Forbes, to unfairly qualify for the tournament and when Epic Games learned about it, it was game over for him. These 3 brutal punishments are the developer’s way to make an example out of him so that others do not follow along the same path. Epic Games imposed a lifetime ban from Fortnite tournaments, asked to give his prize money back to be donated to charity, and asked him to upload a YouTube video telling the world of his wrongdoings. It is saddening to see the integrity of Esports going down the drain because of players like Bamford. However, Fortnite’s anti-cheat is not as good as Riot’s Vanguard but it still knows how to deal with cheaters. Epic Games sued a #Fortnite player for cheating • He’s now banned for life • Forced him to donate his winnings to charity • Required him to make a YouTube video admitting to cheating pic.twitter.com/DNIxuN5W9t — Culture Crave (@CultureCrave) February 17, 2025 Fortnite said pic.twitter.com/is41KjRosX — CLAYFACE (@Bymichaelojeifo) February 17, 2025 good. ***** cheaters — Culture Connect (@cult_connect) February 17, 2025 don’t mess with fortnite!! pic.twitter.com/w8HzDTw2Dv — Granbe (@GranbeFN) February 17, 2025 It is necessary for any competitive live-service game to lay the groundwork to avoid such instances since it ruins the experience of playing a game by disrupting the balance. RepulseGod got what we deserved and by imposing a lifetime ban, Epic Games has truly made a statement to every cheater out there. The only thing left for Epic to do now is bring milestone quests back. Cheating should not be tolerated in sports Any competitive game should be played with integrity. Image Credit: Epic Games Cheating is a big sin while playing any sport, be it offline or online. It is one thing to want to win but resorting to ill means to achieve that goal is not the right way to go about it. Players need to understand that winning only feels good when you feel you have earned it. You thrived for excellence through dedication and hard work. Whereas resorting to shortcuts or easy way-outs will always only offer short-lived glory with dire results at the end of the tunnel. The biggest problem with cheating is the moral obligation of any player, be it professional or unprofessional. One can’t justify the need to win by cheating. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Epic #Games #Destroys #Fortnite #Cheater #Brutal #Punishments Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Huawei launches $3,660 trifold phone outside of China as it charts international comeback – CNBC Huawei launches $3,660 trifold phone outside of China as it charts international comeback – CNBC Huawei launches $3,660 trifold phone outside of China as it charts international comeback CNBCI used Huawei’s $3,600 tri-foldable, and it made every phone I’ve ever tested feel outdated ZDNetHuawei Mate XT Ultimate goes global, new MatePad Pro tags along – GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comHuawei picks Malaysia for global launch of $3,000 tri-fold phone Nikkei AsiaHUAWEI: Unfolding the future of smartphones with the Mate XT The Edge Malaysia Source link #Huawei #launches #trifold #phone #China #charts #international #comeback #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How One Change Took this Steamer From 200 to 5000 Concurrent Viewers How One Change Took this Steamer From 200 to 5000 Concurrent Viewers Most streamers dream of achieving thousands of concurrent viewers. However, achieving that feat out of nowhere is unimaginable, especially in a highly competitive streaming space. The unimaginable happened as TheBurntPeanut achieved this feat by playing a decade-old game with established content creators. TheBurntPeanut’s Rise to the Top of Escape from Tarkov Image via TheBurntPeanut Escape from Tarkov has been an up-and-down game over the decade, with plenty of established content creators like LVNDMARK, WillerZ, Pestily, Glorious_E, SheefGG, and more. Even streamers who play different games (variety streamers) like Shroud, Summit1g, and more play Escape from Tarkov at times whenever it wipes. However, TheBurntPeanut made his way to the top of space with one massive change – turning himself into a virtual peanut. In switching to a virtual peanut, he also changed his persona. Since he started creating guides with a much more serious tone two years prior, he never got the exposure from being a guide maker/streamer. The space is littered with them, and players need something new and fresh, as players are mostly veterans of the game already. He changed a few wipes ago and started producing humorous content by engaging with players through the game’s VOIP system. TheBurntPeanut explains what will happen before it happens, even giving him a significant disadvantage by using VOIP because other players can pinpoint where the sound came from. Image via TheBurntPeanut He instantly became a content machine, easily getting five or more “clippable” moments in an eight-hour stream. This was more than half a year ago, but he still needed more exposure as Escape from Tarkov suffered a massive setback with its Unheard edition fiasco. Still, he managed to get some decent exposure, encountering top players like WillerZ and Stankrat live on stream, and it turned into one of his most viewed clips on YouTube. He started to get noticed, but what really put him on top was Escape from Tarkov’s 0.16 wipe. TheBurntPeanut Going Full Blast on Content Image via TheBurntPeanut Everyone in the community knows that Escape from Tarkov’s early wipe is the game’s most entertaining and active part. All players are on equal ground with the wipe, and no players have better gear just because they play more than you. Content skyrockets for the game, and TheBurntPeanut took advantage of it by pulling out all the stops and creating the best content. He engages more with the audience by talking to them, even using not-so-pleasant words but in a humorous fashion. His self-deprecating humor also stands out, as everything doesn’t always go to plan. He can call out another enemy, say, “One bullet, one shot,” and die after engaging the enemy. Engagement goes through the roof, especially when his catchphrases like “Excellent raid, gentlemen” or “Hooray, Hooray” catch on and resonate with the viewers. He also creates customized loading screens, intros, and random clips for passive moments, as Escape from Tarkov has a lot of dead silence because the ****** times can sometimes be long, and it also takes time to set up your character in the game. At this point, it was only a matter of time before his viewership shot up to five thousand concurrent viewers, and it is still growing as of the writing. We are far from Escape from Tarkov’s peak regarding viewers and engagement as we are close to the 2nd month after the wipe. It’ll be interesting to see how big TheBurntPeanut can get, especially in the next wipe or the game’s full release. You can follow TheBurntPeanut on Twitch or his YouTube channel. Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Source link #Change #Steamer #Concurrent #Viewers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CAITLIN BASSETT: Harley Reid sitting with Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass wedding could have consequences CAITLIN BASSETT: Harley Reid sitting with Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass wedding could have consequences Tom Barrass’ wedding seating plan. Happy coincidence, or a shrewd bit of recruiting ground work? That’s the question on the lips of the football world after The West *********** revealed West Coast sensation Harley Reid had been seated next to Hawthorn coach — and Barrass’ new boss — Sam Mitchell at his wedding in Cottesloe on Friday. Reid’s contract is one of the biggest talking points in footy. He is the hottest young property in the sport and is yet to sign beyond his initial three-year deal with the Eagles. The 19-year-old spent plenty of time back home during the off-season, but the Eagles and all 10 Victorian clubs are waiting to see if he wants to return home to good. Mitchell landed some priceless time to get in Reid’s ear while they were together celebrating Barrass and his new wife Nadia. A chance to sell the Hawks’ premiership dream, the Hokball mantra and life with Jack Ginnivan, Nick Watson, Will Day and friends. And let me tell you, things like this can work. When Suncorp Super Netball launched I was at a function where I was seated at the same table as Dame Noeline Taurua, who is the coach of the New Zealand national team. Three new franchises were entering the competition and it had been announced that Taurua was going to be the coach of the Sunshine Coast Lightning team. I had been playing at West Coast Fever for 12 years and was considering my options for the following season. Over lunch I got to sit and chat with the Kiwi coach properly for the first time. Over a wine I learnt about her family and her transition from player to coach, it was a relaxed setting far removed from the pressure of a netball game and we discovered we had a lot in common. A few months later I sat with her again, this time in Melbourne as she outlined the plans she for Lightning and where I would fit in on the team. Our initial chat laid a foundation and I was certainly more open to listen to her plans given that we had already started to build a connection. I took a chance and played on the Sunshine Coast for two seasons where we won back-to-back titles. Reid has some major decisions to make over the next two years, before his contract runs out at the end of the 2026 season. West Coast will be throwing everything including the kitchen sink at the teen to keep him at the club, but the lure of family and friends is huge. If he has similar offers from multiple clubs it may come down to where he feel connected. Mitchell already has a good track record of recruiting. He played with Barrass in his one season at the Eagles and was an assistant coach during the 2018 premiership. He then travelled to Perth midway through last season as part of their sell to him at the Hawks. He has also already got Josh Battle to jump ship from St Kilda. It means West Coast have genuine reason to be considered by images of the pair sitting and smiling together, even if it turns out to be a coincidence. This is not to say players and opposition coaches can’t socialise, but a smart coach knows that sometimes it’s the little things that can get a player over the line. Source link #CAITLIN #BASSETT #Harley #Reid #sitting #Sam #Mitchell #Tom #Barrass #wedding #consequences Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

India’s $1.4 billion tax demand a matter of survival for Volkswagen India unit, lawyer says India’s $1.4 billion tax demand a matter of survival for Volkswagen India unit, lawyer says By Dhwani Pandya MUMBAI (Reuters) – A lawyer for an Indian unit of ******* carmaker Volkswagen said on Monday the country’s $1.4 billion tax demand could become a matter of survival for its business in the country, as it continues to contest the order. The tax notice was slapped on Volkswagen unit Skoda Auto Volkswagen India in September, with Indian authorities claiming the company was using a strategy of breaking down imports of some VW, Skoda and Audi cars into individual parts to pay a lower duty. The senior advocate representing the unit, Arvind Datar, told the judges that if Volkswagen India were to pay all the claimed taxes and penalties – a total of $2.8 billion – the company, which employs 6,000 people locally, may not be able to survive in India. “That is the seriousness of the matter… It’s a matter of life and death now,” he added. Indian tax authorities have asked the company to pay taxes dating back to 12 years, reigniting concerns of lengthy investigations and litigation that could sour the plans of foreign firms to invest in the fastest-growing major economy. Indian authorities alleged Skoda Auto Volkswagen India imported almost entire cars in an unassembled condition – which attracts a 30-35% tax – but evaded the levies by mis-classifying them as “individual parts” coming in separate shipments, paying just a 5-15% levy. The unit went to court last month, arguing the tax demand will hamper its business plans and is detrimental to the foreign investment climate. Volkswagen is a tiny player in India’s car market, the world’s third biggest, where its Audi brand lags competitors in the luxury segment like Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. The court will continue hearing the case on Thursday. (Reporting by Dhwani Pandya and Aditi Shah; Editing by Jan Harvey) Source link #Indias #billion #tax #demand #matter #survival #Volkswagen #India #unit #lawyer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3 model amid tight AI competition Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3 model amid tight AI competition Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty Images Elon Musk’s xAI on Tuesday unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 3, claiming it can outperform offerings from OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek based on early testing, which included standardized tests on math, science and coding. “We’re very excited to present Grok 3, which is, we think, an order of magnitude more capable than Grok 2 in a very short ******* of time,” Musk said at a demonstration of Grok 3 that was streamed on his social media platform X. The team also said it was launching a new product called “Deep Search,” which would act as a “next generation search engine.” Grok 3 will be rolled out for premium X subscribers later in the day, and will also be accessible through a separate subscription for the model’s web and app versions, the xAI team said. Speaking at The World Governments Summit in Dubai last week Musk had dubbed the model “scary smart,” with powerful reasoning capabilities, claiming it outperformed all other existing models in xAI’s internal tests. “This might be the last time that an AI is better than Grok,” Musk said at the time, adding that it was trained on “a lot of synthetic data,” and was capable of reflecting upon its mistakes to achieve logical consistency. The xAI team claimed that an early iteration of Grok 3 had been given better ratings than existing competitors on Chatbot Arena, a crowdsourced website that pits different AI models against each other in blind tests. Toward the end of the product demo, Musk said that the company will keep improving the model. “We should emphasize that this is kind of a beta, meaning that you should expect some imperfections at first, but we will improve it rapidly, almost every day,” he said, adding that the voice assistance for the model would be released at a later time. Intense competition Musk, who has been quite vocal about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, started xAI in 2023 entering the generative AI market that includes OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In September last year, OpenAI launched its most advanced model, the o1, which came with reasoning abilities and was able to solve relatively complex science, coding and math tasks. Musk, along with Sam Altman, helped create OpenAI as a nonprofit in 2015. However, in recent years Musk and OpenAI’s leadership have been feuding. Musk recently led an investor group that submitted a proposal to buy the AI startup’s nonprofit parent for $97.4 billion — an offer OpenAI declined. Last month, ******** start-up DeepSeek shocked the AI market when it released a technical paper that claimed one of its open source models was able to rival the performance of OpenAI’s o1 model despite using a cheaper, less energy-intensive process. It accomplished the feat in the face of the U.S. restricting leading AI chipmaker Nvidia from selling its cutting-edge GPUs — used for training AI models — to China. XAI has a “Colossus supercomputer,” for training AI, which it said last year was utilizing a cluster of 100,000 advanced Nvidia GPUs for AI training. On Tuesday, the company revealed that it doubled the size of its GPU cluster for the training of Grok 3. While many AI and tech experts have told CNBC that DeepSeek has intensified AI competition, showing what can be done with less advanced technology, others are more skeptical about its impact. Source link #Elon #Musks #xAI #launches #Grok #model #tight #competition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hate Fortnite All You Want but Even Rockstar Is Reportedly Using Their Help to Make GTA 6 Better Hate Fortnite All You Want but Even Rockstar Is Reportedly Using Their Help to Make GTA 6 Better According to recent rumors, Rockstar may be considering enabling user-generated content in GTA 6. It appears that Rockstar wants to try a similar approach with its upcoming open-world game, which could increase the popularity of Grand Theft Auto 6‘s online mode. User-generated content is highly popular in live service games like Fortnite and Roblox. GTA 6 is going to be released in the fall of 2025. | Credit: Rockstar Games. In 2023, Rockstar formally revealed Grand Theft Auto 6, which featured Vice City as the game’s setting and Jason and Lucia as its two main protagonists. With over 220 million viewers, the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer was a huge success. Since then, though, fans have hardly seen any official information about the game. GTA 6 is reportedly going to feature user-generated content As per a recent Digiday report, Rockstar may be considering letting creators modify Grand Theft Auto 6 so they can add their own content to the game’s world. The reports, which quote three unnamed industry insiders, claim that players would have the ability to alter the game’s environments and assets, much like is currently possible in games like Roblox and Fortnite. The reports are still ambiguous, though, and it appears that Rockstar has so far had “relatively open-ended” discussions with the creators. Furthermore, it’s unclear how producing content for GTA 6 could help creators in ways other than exposure. Rockstar has long been interested in player-made content. In 2023, Rockstar acquired CFX.RE, a group of programmers who built roleplay servers for Red Dead Online and Grand Theft Auto Online. Since roleplaying is so well-liked in GTA 5, the developer probably sees it as a way to keep GTA 6‘s online mode popular. Unfortunately, these rumors should be with a grain of salt for the time being, just like the majority of information about Grand Theft Auto 6 nowadays. Recently, Rockstar launched a GTA 6 Discord server, which will serve as a new channel for game news and may indicate that more official details about the game will be released soon. Everything will be unveiled in the fall of 2025 when the game will be released on consoles, as PC players can’t help but wait for an official release window. What is user-generated content in Fortnite and Roblox? You can make UGC for Fortnite in Fortnite Creative. | Credit: Epic Games. User-generated content (abbreviated as UGC) is basically custom-made specific in-game attributes like maps, characters, cosmetics, and many more. That is why both Roblox and Fortnite have separate tools for building in-game content like UGC Creator and Fortnite Creative respectively. App screenshots, gameplay videos, user reviews, and social media posts about an app are examples of UGC. Users organically produce this information, which is shared on a variety of digital platforms and frequently represents real user experiences and viewpoints. A thriving community of creators is fostered by the UGC program, which enables users to design, produce, and market their own hats, gear, and other accessories within the game. By allowing for individual expression, this Roblox program not only increases player engagement but also gives skilled designers a job within the game’s community. Not only that, but in both games, UGC plays a huge part in keeping the game more relevant and more interesting for longer periods. Source link #Hate #Fortnite #Rockstar #Reportedly #GTA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S. and Russia meet for talks on Ukraine war – Reuters U.S. and Russia meet for talks on Ukraine war – Reuters U.S. and Russia meet for talks on Ukraine war ReutersUkraine war: Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, without Kyiv – Europe live The GuardianWhy is Saudi Arabia hosting talks between the US and Russia? CNNRussia War: Trump, Putin Teams to Talk in Saudi on Ukraine as Europe Fumes Bloomberg Source link #U.S #Russia #meet #talks #Ukraine #war #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3 model amid tight AI competition Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3 model amid tight AI competition Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty Images Elon Musk’s xAI on Tuesday unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 3, claiming it can outperform offerings from OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek based on early testing, which included standardized tests on math, science and coding. “We’re very excited to present Grok 3, which is, we think, an order of magnitude more capable than Grok 2 in a very short ******* of time,” Musk said at a demonstration of Grok 3 that was streamed on his social media platform X. The team also said it was launching a new product called “Deep Search,” which would act as a “next generation search engine.” Grok 3 will be rolled out for premium X subscribers later in the day, and will also be accessible through a separate subscription for the model’s web and app versions, the xAI team said. Speaking at The World Governments Summit in Dubai last week Musk had dubbed the model “scary smart,” with powerful reasoning capabilities, claiming it outperformed all other existing models in xAI’s internal tests. “This might be the last time that an AI is better than Grok,” Musk said at the time, adding that it was trained on “a lot of synthetic data,” and was capable of reflecting upon its mistakes to achieve logical consistency. The xAI team claimed that an early iteration of Grok 3 had been given better ratings than existing competitors on Chatbot Arena, a crowdsourced website that pits different AI models against each other in blind tests. Toward the end of the product demo, Musk said that the company will keep improving the model. “We should emphasize that this is kind of a beta, meaning that you should expect some imperfections at first, but we will improve it rapidly, almost every day,” he said, adding that the voice assistance for the model would be released at a later time. Intense competition Musk, who has been quite vocal about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, started xAI in 2023 entering the generative AI market that includes OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In September last year, OpenAI launched its most advanced model, the o1, which came with reasoning abilities and was able to solve relatively complex science, coding and math tasks. Musk, along with Sam Altman, helped create OpenAI as a nonprofit in 2015. However, in recent years Musk and OpenAI’s leadership have been feuding. Musk recently led an investor group that submitted a proposal to buy the AI startup’s nonprofit parent for $97.4 billion — an offer OpenAI declined. Last month, ******** start-up DeepSeek shocked the AI market when it released a technical paper that claimed one of its open source models was able to rival the performance of OpenAI’s o1 model despite using a cheaper, less energy-intensive process. It accomplished the feat in the face of the U.S. restricting leading AI chipmaker Nvidia from selling its cutting-edge GPUs — used for training AI models — to China. XAI has a “Colossus supercomputer,” for training AI, which it said last year was utilizing a cluster of 100,000 advanced Nvidia GPUs for AI training. On Tuesday, the company revealed that it doubled the size of its GPU cluster for the training of Grok 3. While many AI and tech experts have told CNBC that DeepSeek has intensified AI competition, showing what can be done with less advanced technology, others are more skeptical about its impact. Source link #Elon #Musks #xAI #launches #Grok #model #tight #competition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA spinner bags career-best haul as Queensland stumble WA spinner bags career-best haul as Queensland stumble Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has bagged his best first-class figures as Western Australia dominated Queensland on day one of their Sheffield Shield game. Rocchiccioli snared 7-52 as the Queenslanders were bowled out for 147 at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday. WA cruised to 1-112 in reply, with Sam Whiteman making 67 and Sam Fanning unbeaten on 41 at stumps. The West Australians (24.91 points) are in last place, with Queensland (27.75) third on a table topped by South Australia (36.93). But with three games including this fixture remaining, Rocchiccioli’s feats have given WA a superb opportunity to jump up the ladder. The 27-year-old had never previously taken five wickets in a first-class innings but spun his way to a career-best day. Rocchiccioli captured seven of the last nine wickets to fall as the Bulls batsmen struggled. Ben McDermott top-scored with 37 from 112 ******. Next best were No.10 Mitchell Swepson (20no from 23 ******) and No.8 Xavier Bartlett (20 from 30). Bulls stalwarts Matthew Renshaw (11), Jimmy Peirson (18) and Michael Neser (11) were among those to fall cheaply against Rocchiccioli and paceman Cameron Gannon (2-32). Neser fell to a superb one-handed catch from Rocchiccioli, diving to his right from his own bowling. The offspinner also took a smart, diving return catch to dismiss Renshaw. WA’s openers Whiteman and Fanning then cashed in for the visitors with their unbroken partnership. Whiteman set an aggressive tone, smacking seven fours and three sixes in his 88-ball innings before being bowled by Tom Whitney (1-31) about 25 minutes before stumps. Fanning was more circumspect, striking two fours from his 107 deliveries. Source link #spinner #bags #careerbest #haul #Queensland #stumble Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tempus AI’s Stock Market Rally Presents Conflicting Signals After 150% YTD Rally Tempus AI’s Stock Market Rally Presents Conflicting Signals After 150% YTD Rally Tempus AI (NASDAQ:) is a leader in precision medicine and artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. Tempus AI’s stock price has seen an increase, with gains of over 160% in the last month and almost 150% year-to-date, causing investors to surge in interest. This rapid growth raises an important question: Does this surge accurately reflect the company’s value and potential for growth, or is it an unsustainable trend driven by excessive market enthusiasm? Ambry Acquisition: A Calculated Move for Market Dominance Tempus AI’s acquisition of Ambry Genetics, finalized on February 3, 2025, for $375 million in cash and $225 million in stock, has significantly boosted investor confidence. This strategic move enhances Tempus AI’s market position and service offerings by expanding its diagnostic capabilities, particularly in hereditary ******* screening and genetic testing for various diseases beyond oncology. Ambry Genetics’ expertise in pediatrics, rare diseases, immunology, women’s reproductive health, and cardiology diversifies Tempus AI’s reach to new patient populations and potential revenue streams. Market analysts and investors view this acquisition as a synergistic alignment, creating a more robust and comprehensive platform for Tempus AI in precision diagnostics and data-driven healthcare solutions. Tempus AI’s Promising Financial Forecast Tempus AI’s promising financial trajectory adds to the positive outlook. Preliminary results for fiscal year 2024 indicate healthy revenue growth of approximately 30% year-over-year, reaching roughly $693 million. Even more impressive, the fourth-quarter 2024 preliminary revenue is estimated at around $200 million, representing a 35% year-over-year increase. In addition to revenue expansion, Tempus AI has demonstrated continued improvement in adjusted EBITDA, a key metric indicating enhanced operational efficiency and movement toward profitability. The market is eagerly awaiting the full earnings report scheduled for release on February 24, 2025, with high expectations for confirmation of these positive preliminary figures and further insights into the company’s financial health. The reaffirmed revenue guidance for fiscal year 2024, set at about 700 million, reinforces investor confidence in Tempus AI’s ability to maintain its growth momentum and achieve its financial targets. This positive financial trajectory is a key factor supporting the stock’s recent appreciation. New Frontiers in Precision Medicine Tempus AI has launched several new products, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and market expansion and contributing to the positive investor sentiment. The company’s first Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) assay, xH, initially focused on hematological malignancies, offers comprehensive variant detection, potentially consolidating multiple tests into one. The enhanced Tempus One GenAI platform, equipped with new Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities, showcases Tempus AI’s leadership in applying artificial intelligence to unstructured healthcare data, offering advanced tools for clinical decision support and research. The national launch of xT CDx, an FDA-approved 648-gene Next Generation Sequencing test, provides clinicians with a powerful, regulatory-cleared diagnostic tool for solid tumors, further solidifying Tempus AI’s position in the clinical diagnostics market. Finally, the nationwide availability of Olivia, an AI-enabled personal health concierge app for patients, showcases Tempus AI’s diversification into patient-centric solutions, expanding its reach beyond healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies directly to the patient community. Strategic Alliances Fuel Tempus AI’s Growth Strategic collaborations and partnerships further amplify the bullish narrative surrounding Tempus AI. The collaboration with the Institute for Follicular Lymphoma Innovation (IFLI) to develop a real-world data library for Follicular Lymphoma highlights Tempus AI’s commitment to targeted research in specific disease areas and its ability to attract partnerships with specialized organizations. This collaboration not only expands Tempus AI’s data assets in a critical area of oncology but also validates its platform and analytical capabilities in the eyes of established research institutions. While details on the Artera partnership remain limited, the headline announcement of collaboration to expand AI ******* test access suggests further strategic expansions into synergistic areas, reinforcing the perception of a company actively building a broad and robust ecosystem. These partnerships are viewed by investors as external validation of Tempus AI’s technology and strategic direction, further strengthening the positive investment thesis. Is Tempus AI’s Price Running Ahead of Fundamentals? The recent downgrade of Tempus AI from Outperform to Market Perform by William Blair, due to valuation concerns, signals a potential overvaluation risk. This downgrade suggests that the stock price may have exceeded levels supported by the company’s fundamentals and near-term prospects. Additionally, the consensus analyst price target of $58.55 indicates a potential downside of over 30% from the current stock price. The range of price targets further supports this perspective, with all targets falling below the current market price. Although the consensus rating remains a Moderate Buy, the presence of Hold ratings and the significant downside implied by price targets suggest a more cautious analyst outlook. Investors should carefully consider this analyst skepticism regarding valuation. The recent insider selling activity by key Tempus AI executives adds another layer of complexity to the valuation question. Early February filings reveal that four different C-Suite executives have sold substantial amounts of their Tempus AI stock, totaling around $12.5 million. While insider selling can occur for various personal financial reasons and does not automatically indicate a lack of confidence in the company, it warrants investor attention, especially when coinciding with valuation concerns and a dramatic stock surge. In the context of analyst skepticism about Tempus AI’s valuation, significant insider selling can be interpreted as a signal that those with the deepest insight into the company’s prospects may believe the stock price has reached an unsustainable peak or that taking profits at current levels is a prudent financial move. Investors should consider this insider selling activity as another data point contributing to the overall picture of potential valuation risk for Tempus AI. Investing in Conflicting Signals: A Cautious Approach Tempus AI presents a compelling investment opportunity with significant growth potential. However, the current stock price may be overvalued, and insider selling raises concerns. Investors should weigh positive catalysts against valuation risks and analyst concerns. The upcoming earnings report on February 24th will be crucial in determining whether the current valuation is justified. Financial results and management’s guidance will provide key data points for assessing performance and growth momentum. Investors should also monitor analyst ratings and price target adjustments after the earnings release. Investing in Tempus AI at current levels requires acknowledging uncertainty and volatility. A cautious approach with thorough due diligence and ongoing monitoring is recommended. Original Post Source link #Tempus #AIs #Stock #Market #Rally #Presents #Conflicting #Signals #YTD #Rally Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A Ukrainian brigade says North Korean troops have ‘disappeared’ in its area as Pyongyang’s forces grow quiet A Ukrainian brigade says North Korean troops have ‘disappeared’ in its area as Pyongyang’s forces grow quiet A Ukrainian brigade says it hasn’t seen North Koreans for a while in its part of the front in Kursk. It comes as North Korea abruptly reduced its presence in the war after weeks of intense fighting. But it’s unclear what Pyongyang is planning after conflicting reports of withdrawal emerged. A Ukrainian brigade in the Kursk region said it’s recently no longer been encountering North Korean troops, as questions remain over Pyongyang’s plans for the war front. Petro Gaidashchuk, a senior communications officer for the 80th Air Assault Brigade, told Radio NV that while North Korean troops were still reported elsewhere on the battlefield, they’ve “disappeared” from his brigade’s part of the front. “If we look at January, the front was saturated with North Koreans, in particular in the area of responsibility of the Galician Brigade,” Gaidashchuk said in Ukrainian during the interview published on Monday. The 80th is sometimes referred to as a Galician Brigade. “As of now, the reports of their presence are partially true,” Gaidashchuk said of the North Koreans. “We have not observed them in our part of the front. Other brigades interacted with them a few days ago. As of now, they have disappeared.” Gaidashchuk said his brigade theorized that the North Korean soldiers may have withdrawn due to heavy losses. “They withdrew, we do not know why,” he said. Other reports in the last month have said the same: After weeks of attempting to storm Ukrainian positions across Kursk, North Korea’s forces have grown relatively quiet since late January. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s special forces told local media at the time that his branch hadn’t seen North Korean soldiers for weeks, saying that the Russian-allied troops had been “forced to withdraw.” The New York Times, citing Ukrainian and US officials, reported similar observations the day before, writing that Pyongyang’s forces were “taken off the front line.” South Korea’s national intelligence agency also said in early February that North Korean troops had been pulled from the fighting. Western intelligence estimates that about 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight Ukraine late last year and that about 4,000 have been wounded or killed since. The *** Defense Ministry said the losses likely caused North Korea’s troops to temporarily withdraw and “rest and refit before redeploying.” But Pyongyang’s presence in Kursk doesn’t seem to have disappeared completely. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on February 7 that North Korean troops had returned to the front lines in “new assaults” in Kursk, though it’s unclear to what extent. Speaking to The Warzone in late January, Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov also said that North Koreans had significantly reduced their in Kursk, but warned against dismissing them as out of the picture. “We have to wait some time to see if there are any real changes or if this is just lower activities for a couple of days,” Budanov said. He disputed reports that North Korean troops had completely withdrawn. Zelenskyy voices triumph over Pyongyang The uncertainty over North Korea’s next move comes as Pyongyang and Moscow strengthen their defense ties to weather the international sanctions imposed on their economies. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent troops, weapons, and ammunition to Russia, with Western intelligence reporting that he’s receiving financial assistance, technological expertise, and food from Russia in exchange. North Korea sending troops to Kursk sparked concerns in the West that Russia’s invasion was drawing the direct involvement of other states. But it’s now unclear if Pyongyang’s intervention will escalate as feared or recede. More recently, Zelenskyy spoke triumphantly on Saturday of Ukraine’s fight against North Korea’s forces. “We completely destroyed the North Korean units that Putin had to bring in because his own forces weren’t enough to hold back our counteroffensive,” he said in his speech at the Munich Security Conference. Yet he also cautioned against complacency when it came to Pyongyang. “Make no mistake — North Koreans are not weak,” he said. “They are learning how to fight now, how to fight the modern war.” Russia’s defense ministry did not respond to a request for comments sent by Business Insider outside regular business hours. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Ukrainian #brigade #North #Korean #troops #disappeared #area #Pyongyangs #forces #grow #quiet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]