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Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner – ABC News Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner – ABC News Musk’s role ‘an unbelievable opportunity’ for US government: Rep. Turner ABC NewsJim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government POLITICOMike Johnson Has Truly Wild Defense for Letting Elon Musk Run Rampant The New RepublicRepublicans defend Musk, float closing government agencies The Washington PostPamela Brown presses GOP lawmaker on Elon Musk’s level of power CNN Source link #Musk039s #role #039an #unbelievable #opportunity039 #government #Rep #Turner #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nick Bruining: Retirement payments for life with an annuity come with a nice Centrelink bonus Nick Bruining: Retirement payments for life with an annuity come with a nice Centrelink bonus Retirees who would prefer to sleep at night rather than worry about the daily balance of their income accounts should work this handy little financial strategy into their retirement plans. Source link #Nick #Bruining #Retirement #payments #life #annuity #nice #Centrelink #bonus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Another loaded Russian oil tanker stricken at sea Another loaded Russian oil tanker stricken at sea A heavily-laden Russian oil tanker ran aground in the Baltic Sea in northern Russia on Sunday, according to media reports. In the latest incident involving a Russian vessel, the Koala was carrying 130,000 tons of fuel oil, wrote the Russian-language Baza Telegram channel, which has close ties to the Russian security services. “According to our sources, there were several explosions in the engine room, after which the ship filled with water,” posted the outlet. The governor of the Leningrad region by the city of St Petersburg, Alexander Drozdenko, later confirmed an accident in the area. The tanker’s engine room was damaged when the engines were started, the official said. The accident occurred near the port of Ust-Luga, around 150 kilometres west of St Petersburg. All 24 crew members were reportedly able to safely disembark onto the land. While Baza reported that the stern of the tanker ran aground on a sandbank, Drozdenko said it was able to be moored at a jetty with no loss of oil into the water. The ship officially flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. It is unclear whether it also belongs to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, which the country uses to circumvent international sanctions on its export of oil. Meanwhile, another tanker reportedly ran aground in the Russian Far East. According to the Interfax news agency, a ******** vessel encountered difficulties in a storm near the Russian island of Sakhalin. Authorities were preparing for a possible pump-out of part of the load on board the tanker, which was said to be carrying coal and heavy fuel oil. In mid-December, two Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel oil sank in the ****** Sea, causing major spillages into the sea and along the shoreline. According to ecologists, the environmental damage in the Kerch Strait, which separates Russia from Crimea, will continue for many years. Source link #loaded #Russian #oil #tanker #stricken #sea Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Area residents cleaning up following overnight storm – Turn to 10 Area residents cleaning up following overnight storm – Turn to 10 Area residents cleaning up following overnight storm Turn to 10Winter Storm Brings Snow in New York, Boston and Northeast The New York TimesHow much snow did we get in Fall River and New Bedford? More may be coming this week. Fall River Herald NewsSnowfall totals: How much snow did we get overnight in the Boston area? NBC Boston Source link #Area #residents #cleaning #overnight #storm #Turn Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Immunologists concerned about ‘vaccine apathy’ as influenza cases soar in WA Immunologists concerned about ‘vaccine apathy’ as influenza cases soar in WA WA is experiencing an unusually high number of influenza cases this summer, which comes as immunologists warn ‘vaccine apathy’ could be behind a concerning fall in flu jab rates in the over 65s. Source link #Immunologists #concerned #vaccine #apathy #influenza #cases #soar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Intel Continues to See Revenue Declines. Can the Stock Rebound? Intel Continues to See Revenue Declines. Can the Stock Rebound? Intel’s (NASDAQ: INTC) fourth-quarter results topped analysts’ expectations but also showed a company that continues to struggle to find its footing. Its revenues once again declined, and it delayed an important chip launch. The stock is down more than 50% over the past year. Let’s take a closer look at the semiconductor company’s Q4 results, and whether it can pull off a turnaround. For the third consecutive quarter, Intel saw its revenue decline. For Q4, revenue dropped 7% year over year to $14.3 billion while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) plunged 76% to $0.13. Nonetheless, the results topped the analyst consensus calling for adjusted EPS of $0.12 on revenue of $13.8 billion. Gross margin, meanwhile, fell by 650 basis points from 45.7% to 39.2%. Intel’s product segment saw revenue fall 6% to $13 billion. Within the segment, the client computing group’s revenue declined by 9% to $8 billion. This unit is home to Intel’s core personal computer CPU (central processing unit) business. It said it is on track to ship 100 million cumulative artificial intelligence (AI) PCs by the end of 2025, and that it will launch its new Panther Lake chip in the second half. Intel’s data center and AI unit, meanwhile, saw sales decline 3% to $3.4 billion, while its network and edge unit saw sales decline by 10% to $1.6 billion. The company is working on closing competitive gaps within the data center and has a number of upcoming data center CPU launches over the next two years to help in that regard. However, it is pushing back the expected launch of its important Clearwater Forest data center processor to the first half of 2026. Overall, operating income for Intel’s product segment fell 18% to $3.6 billion. Nearly $3.1 billion of that comes from CCG, which saw its operating income drop by 14%. Intel’s foundry segment, meanwhile, continued to struggle. Foundry revenue fell by 13% to $4.5 billion. The segment’s operating loss expanded from $1.3 billion to $2.3 billion. It is looking to be breakeven in this segment by the end of 2027, helped by improved efficiencies and internal and EUV (extreme ultraviolet) wafers. Client Computing Data center Network and edge Product segment Foundry segment Revenue $8 billion $3.4 billion $1.6 billion $13 billion $4.5 billion Revenue Growth -9% -3% -10% -6% -13% The company generated $8.3 billion in operating cash flow during 2024, but it spent $23.9 billion in capital expenditures (capex) as it continues to build out its foundry operations. It ended the year with $50 billion in debt against $22.1 billion in cash and short-term investments. It also has $7.86 billion in grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build out its foundries in the U.S. Story Continues Looking ahead, Intel forecast first-quarter revenue to be between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion, compared to revenue of $12.7 billion a year ago. It’s looking for 36% gross margin, down 910 basis points year over year, and adjusted EPS of $0.00, compared to $0.18 last year. It plans to lower its 2025 capex to around $20 billion. Intel plans to focus on monetizing non-core assets to help pay down debt. This includes selling a stake in Altera and potentially IPOing the unit down the road. Image source: Getty Images. Intel continues to be challenged. It still has a solid position in PCs, but it’s struggled to make ******* inroads in the fast-growing data center market. The delay of its Clearwater Forest CPUs for data centers, which use its new 18A technology, is a big disappointment. This likely pushes back the chance of the company regaining data center CPU market share until at least next year. Meanwhile, the delay likely helps rival Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), which has been taking share in data center CPUs. Intel’s foundry business remains a drag, as it continues to rack up losses and drain cash flow due to its heavy capex costs. However, these are real assets it is buying, and the unit is a hidden value within the company. Turning to valuation, Intel trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16 based on 2025 analyst estimates. However, its foundry losses obscure the lower valuation of Intel’s underlying core business. In 2024, Intel’s product segment generated $13.1 billion in operating income, which would equate to EPS of about $2.27 (assuming a 25% tax rate and 4.33 billion shares). As such, its core business is trading at about 8.6 times 2024 core EPS. Meanwhile, in just the last three years, it has spent $74.5 billion in capex, mostly on its Foundry unit. If you subtract Intel’s net debt from that, this unit can be valued at $10.50 per Intel share based on the value of its physical assets minus debt. Its stakes in Mobileye and Altera also have some value. Thus, while Intel continues to have its fair share of struggles, I do think there’s still some good hidden value with its share price at current levels that it may be able to unlock in the near future. Before you buy stock in Intel, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Intel wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $795,728!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 926% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 175% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list. Learn more » *Stock Advisor returns as of February 7, 2025 Geoffrey Seiler has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices and Intel. The Motley Fool recommends Mobileye Global and recommends the following options: short February 2025 $27 calls on Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Intel Continues to See Revenue Declines. Can the Stock Rebound? was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Intel #Continues #Revenue #Declines #Stock #Rebound Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Here are five startups that are running Super Bowl ads this year – TechCrunch Here are five startups that are running Super Bowl ads this year – TechCrunch Here are five startups that are running Super Bowl ads this year TechCrunchView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #startups #running #Super #Bowl #ads #year #TechCrunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) vehemently defended Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s campaign to slash federal spending — and declined to endorse the idea that Musk was stepping on Congress’ power of the purse. “It’s interesting,” Jordan said on CNN’s “Inside Politics” on Sunday. “No one wants to defend the waste, fraud and abuse, so they attack the guy who’s exposing all the waste, fraud and ridiculous things we’re spending money on.” Over the past few weeks, Musk and the DOGE team have zeroed in on the Trump administration’s mission to overhaul federal agencies and reduce staff. Entities like the United States Agency for International Development and Department of Education have been DOGE’s main targets, with Musk referring to USAID as a “criminal organization” on X. The Trump administration ordered forced administrative leave for over 2,000 employees of the foreign aid agency last week, though a judge issued a temporary block on Friday of the action. Trump has since said he ordered DOGE to look into spending at the Education Department and the Defense Department on Friday. When pushed by host Manu Raju as to whether Musk should wield so much power, Jordan doubled down on his defense: ”The folks who work for DOGE are federal employees carrying out the will of the executive branch leader, the president of the United States,” he said. Spending authority in the Constitution (Article 1, Section 7, clause 1) originates with the House. Pressing the issue of legal authority further, Raju asked Jordan: “So, you’re comfortable if he shuts those down without getting congressional approval?” “Well, Congress will be involved at some point,” said Jordan, the current chair of the House Judiciary Committee. In reaction to North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer’s comments about the need for guardrails on Musk, Jordan said “I think the guardrails are you all in the press who are talking about it every day.” He added: “I do think what Elon and his team are doing, at the request, at the urging of the president — and it’s something that he campaigned on. And It’s something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5.” Source link #Jim #Jordan #backs #Elon #Musks #authority #cut #federal #government Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Your horoscope for Monday, February 10, 2025 Your horoscope for Monday, February 10, 2025 Aries March 21-April 19 ★★★★ The Moon conjuncts Mars in *******, and your emotions kick you into top gear. You will be acting from pure feeling today. Taurus April 20-May 20 ★★★ Though a conflict of ideas risks slowing you down, the presence of Venus in Aries gives you the kick you need to persist. Gemini May 21-June 20 ★★★ Mercury is conjunct the Sun in Aquarius. You may well be reviewing your ideas about how the world works. Keep on unlearning. ******* June 21-July 22 ★★★★ The Moon and Mars are operating as one in your sign. You can be slow to move, but when you do, like now, watch out, world! Leo July 23-August 22 ★★ The Aquarian Sun is leaning on you to reflect on your motives for learning the things you are learning. Who are you doing this for? Virgo August 23-September 22 ★★ The Aquarian Sun is determined to bring in the new. This means your attachment to what you are used to is under the microscope. Libra September 23-October 22 ★★★ Venus is in Aries and the ****** Moon/Lilith is in Libra. The feistiness you usually keep under wraps may make an appearance. Scorpio October 23-November 21 ★★★★ Saturn the Moon and Mars, all in water signs, are beefing up your position and helping you to get things moving. Remove stasis. Sagittarius November 22-December 21 ★★★ Jupiter in Gemini is being unusually quiet and observant. Watch, wait and learn. Action is not really on the agenda as yet. Capricorn December 22-January 19 ★★★★ Saturn, your ruling planet, is in Pisces. Supported by the Moon and Mars, he has you moving with the fluidity and flexibility of a river. Aquarius January 20-February 18 ★★★ The Sun and Mercury are conjunct in Aquarius. It’s not easy to get things moving but you will. Past habits need cajoling. Pisces February 19-March 20 ★★★ Be careful not to be hypnotised by the past. Go where you sense the power, presence and magic is. Notice where you are excited. The flavour of the day: Create an environment where you and the ones you love can thrive. Your birthday message: The most healing thing you can do today is to say what’s in your heart, and to do all those little things guaranteed to light smiles. Key: ★★ Challenging ★★★ Encouraging ★★★★ Excellent Source link #horoscope #Monday #February Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Among the Best Stocks to Buy for Financial Stability McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Among the Best Stocks to Buy for Financial Stability We recently published a list of 10 Best Stocks To Buy For Financial Stability. In this article, we are going to take a look at where McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) stands against other best stocks to buy for financial stability. Investing in stocks is one of the most effective ways to build long-term financial stability. While stocks can be volatile in the short term, history has shown that they generate higher returns over time compared to other asset classes. With the right strategy, investing in stocks can help individuals accumulate wealth, hedge against inflation, and secure a comfortable retirement. Stocks have historically outperformed other investment vehicles, such as bonds and savings accounts. According to data from the S&P 500, the stock market has delivered an average annual return of about 10% before inflation over the past century. In contrast, bonds have yielded around 5–6%, while traditional savings accounts provide returns of less than 1% annually. Recent studies reinforce this trend. A 2024 report from JP Morgan Asset Management found that over any 20-year *******, the likelihood of losing money in the stock market is close to zero. Even with market downturns, those who stay invested tend to see significant growth. Read more about these developments by accessing 10 Best AI Data Center Stocks and 10 Buzzing AI Stocks According to Goldman Sachs. The power of compounding is a key reason why investing in stocks enhances financial stability. The earlier an individual starts investing, the greater the impact of compounding. For example, if an investor puts $5,000 annually into an index fund earning 8% per year, they would accumulate approximately $1.3 million over 40 years. This long-term growth potential allows individuals to plan for major life events, such as purchasing a home, funding education, or retiring comfortably. The US Federal Reserve reports that individuals with investment portfolios of at least $100,000 are significantly more likely to achieve financial security than those relying solely on savings. While stocks can be volatile, diversification helps reduce risk. A well-balanced portfolio containing stocks from different sectors, as well as international investments, can mitigate losses during market downturns. Read more about these developments by accessing 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock and Beyond the Tech Giants: 35 Non-Tech AI Opportunities. For this article, we scoured investing forums, analyst reports, and advice from money managers and billionaires to compile a list of stock options that can provide financial stability to investors. These stocks belong to defensive sectors like consumer staples, healthcare, and energy. Many of these companies have solid dividend histories and enjoy a stable market position. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). Story Continues Is McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) The Best Stock To Buy For Financial Stability? A cook in a busy kitchen assembling cheeseburgers for orders. Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 60 McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants around the world. In the third quarter of 2024, consolidated revenues for the firm reached nearly $6.9 billion, marking a 3% increase over the prior year. In early February, CNBC reported that McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) was bringing the iconic Uncle O’Grimacey back to promote the Shamrock Shake. The Shamrock Shake, a seasonal staple for more than 50 years, returns to US restaurants annually before St. Patrick’s Day. The milkshake comes back in mid-February, and this year, 25 cents of every Shamrock Shake ***** will go toward the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Overall, MCD ranks 9th on our list of best stocks to buy for financial stability. While we acknowledge the potential of MCD as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for a stock that is more promising than MCD but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #McDonalds #Corporation #MCD #Among #Stocks #Buy #Financial #Stability Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

These are the 17 hostages yet to be returned in phase one of Gaza ceasefire – The Times of Israel These are the 17 hostages yet to be returned in phase one of Gaza ceasefire – The Times of Israel These are the 17 hostages yet to be returned in phase one of Gaza ceasefire The Times of IsraelHamas Makes Gaunt Israeli Hostages Thank Captors Before Release The New York TimesNetanyahu, Do You See What They Look Like? HaaretzTeddy bear helps hostage’s British family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release ABC News Source link #hostages #returned #phase #Gaza #ceasefire #Times #Israel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kalgoorlie magistrate lashes out at lawyers for ‘appalling’ lack of progress while clients sit in custody Kalgoorlie magistrate lashes out at lawyers for ‘appalling’ lack of progress while clients sit in custody A Kalgoorlie magistrate has lashed out at lawyers for their “appalling” lack of progress on matters which have seen alleged offenders spend lengthy times in custody. Source link #Kalgoorlie #magistrate #lashes #lawyers #appalling #lack #progress #clients #sit #custody Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) One of the Best Stocks to Buy for Financial Stability Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) One of the Best Stocks to Buy for Financial Stability We recently published a list of 10 Best Stocks To Buy For Financial Stability. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) stands against other best stocks to buy for financial stability. Investing in stocks is one of the most effective ways to build long-term financial stability. While stocks can be volatile in the short term, history has shown that they generate higher returns over time compared to other asset classes. With the right strategy, investing in stocks can help individuals accumulate wealth, hedge against inflation, and secure a comfortable retirement. Stocks have historically outperformed other investment vehicles, such as bonds and savings accounts. According to data from the S&P 500, the stock market has delivered an average annual return of about 10% before inflation over the past century. In contrast, bonds have yielded around 5–6%, while traditional savings accounts provide returns of less than 1% annually. Recent studies reinforce this trend. A 2024 report from JP Morgan Asset Management found that over any 20-year *******, the likelihood of losing money in the stock market is close to zero. Even with market downturns, those who stay invested tend to see significant growth. Read more about these developments by accessing 10 Best AI Data Center Stocks and 10 Buzzing AI Stocks According to Goldman Sachs. The power of compounding is a key reason why investing in stocks enhances financial stability. The earlier an individual starts investing, the greater the impact of compounding. For example, if an investor puts $5,000 annually into an index fund earning 8% per year, they would accumulate approximately $1.3 million over 40 years. This long-term growth potential allows individuals to plan for major life events, such as purchasing a home, funding education, or retiring comfortably. The US Federal Reserve reports that individuals with investment portfolios of at least $100,000 are significantly more likely to achieve financial security than those relying solely on savings. While stocks can be volatile, diversification helps reduce risk. A well-balanced portfolio containing stocks from different sectors, as well as international investments, can mitigate losses during market downturns. Read more about these developments by accessing 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock and Beyond the Tech Giants: 35 Non-Tech AI Opportunities. For this article, we scoured investing forums, analyst reports, and advice from money managers and billionaires to compile a list of stock options that can provide financial stability to investors. These stocks belong to defensive sectors like consumer staples, healthcare, and energy. Many of these companies have solid dividend histories and enjoy a stable market position. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). Story Continues Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) The Best Stock To Buy For Financial Stability? A customer in a warehouse aisles, browsing the wide range of branded and private-label products. Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 75 Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) engages in the operation of membership warehouses. For the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported net sales of $78.2 billion, an increase of 1% compared to net sales of $77.4 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. In January, Costco (NASDAQ:COST) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.16 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable February 2025 to shareholders of record. The firm has started the new year off with yet another sales gain, saying in a release recently that revenue last month rose 9.2% year over year to $19.51 billion. Overall, COST ranks 5th on our list of best stocks to buy for financial stability. While we acknowledge the potential of COST as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for a stock that is more promising than COST but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Costco #Wholesale #Corporation #COST #Stocks #Buy #Financial #Stability Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending – Financial Times Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending – Financial Times Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending Financial TimesPresident Trump predicts Elon Musk will find ‘hundreds of billions’ in waste in next DOGE directives Fox NewsTrump says he expects Musk to find billions in Pentagon waste ReutersTrump insists he trusts Musk in sit-down with Bret Baier — while reaffirming what US depts. he will target next New York Post Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing The New York Times Source link #Trump #vows #cut #billions #dollars #defence #spending #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Quordle hints and answers for Monday, February 10 (game #1113) Quordle hints and answers for Monday, February 10 (game #1113) Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, February 9 (game #1112). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1113) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1113) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2. Quordle today (game #1113) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appears among today’s Quordle answers. Quordle today (game #1113) – hint #4 – starting letters (1) Do any of today’s Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today’s Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2. If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you’re not ready yet then here’s one more clue to make things a lot easier: Quordle today (game #1113) – hint #5 – starting letters (2) What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with? • T • F • G • T Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Quordle today (game #1113) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1113, are… Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The beauty of Quordle is that the longer it takes to get your first word the easier it becomes to find the rest, so I didn’t panic after it took me five guesses before I got one correct. I’d used so many letters by the time I got to TWIXT there were few other options, difficult word though that undoubtedly is due to the combination of repeated T and uncommon X. Look out, also, for QUALM in the Daily Sequence – that’s another ****** one. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Daily Sequence today (game #1113) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1113, are… Quordle answers: The past 20 Quordle #1112, Sunday 9 February: TAPIR, SHAKE, TOKEN, SEVEN Quordle #1111, Saturday 8 February: AFOOT, ALIKE, HUMUS, TOWEL Quordle #1110, Friday 7 February: PETAL, ABASE, AMONG, CORER Quordle #1109, Thursday 6 February: MADAM, SCAMP, FAUNA, TRACK Quordle #1108, Wednesday 5 February: SIXTH, VERVE, BLURB, CACTI Quordle #1107, Tuesday 4 February: BIRTH, DRAWN, MILKY, JOIST Quordle #1106, Monday 3 February: SLEET, TENSE, SEIZE, SCAMP Quordle #1105, Sunday 2 February: LOUSY, PENNE, CHUMP, SALVE Quordle #1104, Saturday 1 February: FACET, BLISS, FLUFF, FRANK Quordle #1103, Friday 31 January: PARER, SYNOD, BRAWN, BANJO Quordle #1102, Thursday 30 January: WEEDY, CHIRP, STALE, SUGAR Quordle #1101, Wednesday 29 January: CROWN, SCENE, AGILE, CRANK Quordle #1100, Tuesday 28 January: TOKEN, DAISY, INANE, PLIED Quordle #1099, Monday 27 January: ANGEL, GLOBE, MAYOR, BRAVE Quordle #1098, Sunday 26 January: WATER, ORBIT, BRIDE, TOUCH Quordle #1097, Saturday 25 January: GIVER, GROOM, GUSTO, MAKER Quordle #1096, Friday 24 January: GRIND, STOCK, SERVE, TOUCH Quordle #1095, Thursday 23 January: RUGBY, SASSY, WORRY, BANAL Quordle #1094, Wednesday 22 January: ******, TRUNK, WOOZY, EATEN Quordle #1093, Tuesday 21 January: CHART, VIGOR, PRINT, SPAWN Source link #Quordle #hints #answers #Monday #February #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Miron Muslic: Plymouth Argyle boss opens up on life as a refugee before beating Liverpool Miron Muslic: Plymouth Argyle boss opens up on life as a refugee before beating Liverpool It is that belief and commitment that Argyle showed as they upset a Liverpool side who finished top of the Champions League group stage and have a healthy six-point lead at the summit of the Premier League under Arne Slot. Conversely, Muslic inherited an Argyle side spiralling towards League One. To add to his tough start, he saw his best defender, Lewis Gibson, and star forward, Morgan Whittaker, leave during the transfer window. But, just like Muslic’s early life in Austria, the shoots of recovery could well be sprouting under him at Argyle. Last Saturday, the Pilgrims paid a club record fee for Ukraine defender Maksym Talovierov and came from a goal down to beat play-off contenders West Bromwich Albion 2-1 – a victory that ended a 15-game winless run in the league. And it is football – and a love of its ups and downs – that has driven Muslic from a child who could not speak the language to a coach so fluent in English that his rousing first speech to Argyle’s players, external has been watched by the best part of four million people on social media. As a teenage forward, he joined Wacker Innsbruck before a career that took in the top five tiers in Austria and a short spell in Croatia. He credits the sport with helping him adapt to his new homeland, allowing him to “have the privilege to call not only Bosnia, but also Austria, my home.” “That’s why football is so important, because it’s universal,” he says. “Because when you’re on a football pitch or somewhere on the street, it’s not about your name, your last name, it’s not even about your refugee status or not; it’s only about the game. “Where religion, nationality, is my mother a cleaning lady or a lawyer has no impact, has no influence. “That’s why we love this beautiful game, and that’s why I always call it ‘the game we love’, and that’s the magic of football.” Source link #Miron #Muslic #Plymouth #Argyle #boss #opens #life #refugee #beating #Liverpool Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, February 10 (game #344) NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, February 10 (game #344) Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, February 9 (game #343). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #344) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… The munchies NYT Strands today (game #344) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. NYT Strands today (game #344) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Small treats NYT Strands today (game #344) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: bottom, 3rd row Last side: top, 5th row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. NYT Strands today (game #344) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #344, are… CHIPS NUTS FRUIT CHEESE POPCORN GRANOLA SPANGRAM: SNACKTIME My rating: Easy My score: Perfect I am sure for some “the munchies” is a rare sensation that hits them occasionally, but I find myself triggered by a variety of situations – driving, watching sport on TV, playing Strands, days of the week containing the letter “Y”. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. One thing is for sure. When I do get “the munchies” I am not going to be reaching for GRANOLA or FRUIT; well, not unless I have none of the other items listed here available within a half-mile radius. No, it’s POPCORN, CHEESE, CHIPS or NUTS for me, thank you very much. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Sunday, 9 February, game #343) PARTY TROPHY TACKLES TOUCHDOWNS COMMERCIALS SPANGRAM: SUPERBOWL What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #hints #answers #Monday #February #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Geelong Cats defender Lawson Humphries reflects on being undrafted when part of West Coast Eagles Academy Geelong Cats defender Lawson Humphries reflects on being undrafted when part of West Coast Eagles Academy Exciting Geelong defender Lawson Humphries has declared he didn’t deserve to be drafted by West Coast when he was part of their Next Generation Academy and needed more time in the WAFL to become professional. Source link #Geelong #Cats #defender #Lawson #Humphries #reflects #undrafted #part #West #Coast #Eagles #Academy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pair of rare ****** wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers Pair of rare ****** wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two rare ****** wolves, likely siblings, were spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forest, a conservation organization said Sunday. The unusual sighting, captured last year on a video camera set up by SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland project coordinator Joanna Toczydłowska, has prompted the organization to collect ***** (droppings) in the forest in the hopes of learning more about the ****** wolves’ genetics. “It’s something new and unusual,” Toczydłowska told The Associated Press. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. Toczydłowska initially placed the camera to study beavers. When she noticed she was recording wolves instead, she kept the camera there and collected the ****** wolf footage a few weeks ago. In one clip, a ****** wolf and a gray wolf slowly crossed a stream in the forest, the water nearly up to their bellies, before they leap onto the bank. A second clip, taken last fall, records two ****** wolves and a gray wolf fording the same stream. Most of the 2,5000 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or ****** accents. ****** fur comes from a genetic mutation that was likely in domesticated dogs thousands of years ago. The dark fur is rare in Europe due to a reduced genetic diversity, but at least half of the wolf population has ****** fur in Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Because wolves travel in families and both ****** wolves were around 30 kilograms (66 lbs) — roughly the size of a ******* shepherd — Toczydłowska said they were likely siblings and roughly a year old. At least one is male. The conservation organization, which has been monitoring wolves in Poland for 13 years, is not disclosing the forest’s location to keep the wolves safe from poaching and prevent misinformation about wolves from spreading. Wolves were essentially extinct in Poland by the 1950s, but the population has been reintroduced in recent years, especially in central part of the country in the early 2000s. Toczydłowska and her colleagues teach other the public how to safely live in areas inhabited by wolfpacks. “For people, it is a new phenomenon,” Roman Gula, head of the organization’s wolf monitoring project, told the AP. “Education is one of our major, major goals.” The conservation fund announced the sighting last week on Facebook and asked for financial support to pay for the *****’s genetic testing to learn more about the ******-fur mutation. Source link #Pair #rare #****** #wolves #caught #camera #Polish #forest #wildlife #researchers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

49ers give Deebo Samuel permission to find a trade partner – NBC Sports 49ers give Deebo Samuel permission to find a trade partner – NBC Sports 49ers give Deebo Samuel permission to find a trade partner NBC SportsNiners expected to explore trading standout WR Deebo Samuel this offseason NFL.comNew England Patriots Urged to Make Bold Trade with 49ers Sports Illustrated49ers grant WR Samuel permission to find trade ESPNDeebo Samuel requests trade from 49ers after ‘hard conversation’ New York Post Source link #49ers #give #Deebo #Samuel #permission #find #trade #partner #NBC #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Six Nations Rugby Six Nations Rugby Join Ugo Monye for detailed analysis of the second round of this year’s Six Nations. Source link #Nations #Rugby Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dante’s Inferno Remains an Underrated Game 15 Years Later, But It Shouldn’t Stay That Way Dante’s Inferno Remains an Underrated Game 15 Years Later, But It Shouldn’t Stay That Way ShwaaMan7m ago(Edited 6m ago) I think it was a couple of factors, 1. Everyone was anxiously waiting for God of War 3 to release(myself included), so we could see what the Santa Monica Studio were going to accomplish with the mighty PS3. 2. It was such a direct ripoff of the GoW formula right down to the button prompts, (such as clicking L3 & R3 to activate your ultimate) . Now, of course lots of games borrow and evolve ideas, but this was like a carbon copy with a different skin and not quite as good or pretty. 3. It was cool to look at, it played fine, good artistic design and everything, but our standards were astronomically high after GoW 1 & 2… and it just wasn’t anything to write home about. That being said, I have been wanting to revisit it for years. Source link #Dantes #Inferno #Remains #Underrated #Game #Years #Shouldnt #Stay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Humphreys boosts Ireland hopes of Test win in Zimbabwe Humphreys boosts Ireland hopes of Test win in Zimbabwe Ireland need three more wickets to claim victory in their one-off Test against Zimbabwe and make it three successive wins in the longer format. Andy Balbirnie’s men head into the fifth and final day in Bulawayo on Monday with the hosts on 7-183, chasing 292. Four wickets fell as Sunday’s play was curtailed by poor light and bad weather, Ireland left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys having taken three of them as he celebrated second-innings figures of 4-41. Humphreys accounted for Brian Bennett (45), captain Johnathan Campbell (33) and Nyasha Mayavo (eight), while Barry McCarthy clean bowled Trevor Gwandu in the first over of the day. Wessly Madhevere’s maiden half-century formed the fulcrum of the Zimbabwean response but, with another 109 needed by the home team, he will need to add plenty more to his unbeaten 61 to force a tight finish. Ireland beat the same opponents in their previous Test in Belfast last July and also defeated Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi five months earlier. Source link #Humphreys #boosts #Ireland #hopes #Test #win #Zimbabwe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Makes Its Side Quests Worthwhile How Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Makes Its Side Quests Worthwhile Kingcome Come Deliverance 2 is shaping up to be the best RPG of the year. The game is off to a strong start, peaking at 175K concurrent players on Steam. Based on a heavily modified variant of the Cry Engine, it’s a departure from the recent flurry of Unreal Engine 5 titles. Source link #Kingdom #Deliverance #Side #Quests #Worthwhile Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I made deliciously fluffy cake in an air fryer, and these 7 tricks will help you do the same in 15 minutes I made deliciously fluffy cake in an air fryer, and these 7 tricks will help you do the same in 15 minutes Air fryers are fantastic for preparing treats like chicken wings, bacon, and crispy shrimp, but did you know you can also use one to make deliciously moist cakes? You can, and it’s much quicker and easier than you might expect. You don’t need to use a recipe specifically designed for air fryers either, provided you make a few tweaks along the way. I made a three-tier air fryer cake using Mary Berry’s Victoria sponge recipe, a classic all-in-one with two eggs, two teaspoons of baking powder, and 9oz / 250g each of butter, caster sugar, and self-raising flour. I baked it in a Cosori TurboBlaze 6L, which is a compact single-drawer air fryer, but any model with a bake mode will work. If you’ve been considering investing in an air fryer and the thought of quick, tasty cake has sealed the deal, take a look at our roundup of the best air fryers for our top recommendations. All modals are tested for cooking performance, ease of use, and speed of clean-up. 1. Pick the right cake pan (or muffin case) There are a few common mistakes bakers tend to make when making a cake in an air fryer, but Margaret Rewers, R&D Culinary Supervisor at Cosori offers some recommendations that should help you get better results every time. For example, it’s a good idea to use multiple cake pans when making a cake in an air fryer. “When making multilayer cakes or standard boxed cake mixes, we’ve found that it’s best to cook them in batches,” says Margaret. “Simply dividing the cake batter into two cake pans and baking them separately yields more evenly baked cakes.” If you’re making cupcakes or muffins, Margaret recommends using individual cupcake cases rather than a muffin pan. “You can also bake using mini loaf pans in the air fryer, which is great when making banana bread or pumpkin bread,” she adds. Always use your air fryer’s bake setting, which will have a lower fan speed than other modes (Image credit: Future) 2. Choose the best temperature and mode “Never bake according to the oven instructions when baking cakes in the air fryer,” warns Margaret. “The temperature difference can range from 25-50F. Time can also differ by about 10-15 minutes. If the box instructions say 350ºF [180ºC], try 300ºF [150ºC]. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. “The time it takes to bake a cake in an air fryer depends on the recipe, so it will really vary depending on what type of cake recipe you are using and how much cake batter the recipe yields.” Mary Berry’s recipe suggested baking the Victoria sponge at 320ºF / 160ºC for a fan oven, so I dropped it to 285ºF / 140ºC, which worked well. Each layer baked in my 6-inch tin was ready in 15 minutes. Make sure you use your air fryer’s dedicated Bake mode. On the Cosori TurboBlaze 6L, this has a lower fan speed than other settings, ensuring the thin cake batter doesn’t get blown around. 3. Pre-heat the pan One of the most important things to do when baking a cake in an air fryer is to pre-heat your pan. Otherwise, the top of your cake will heat much faster than the bottom, and you could end up with something overdone on top, but raw underneath. As they say on The Great British Bake Off, nobody wants a soggy bottom. Use your air fryer’s pre-heat setting and put your pan on the crisper plate if you can. “Baking on top of the crisper plate will ensure that heat gets circulated over and under the cake,” says Margaret. “If you’re using a cake pan with taller sides, then you will need to bake without the crisper plate to ensure the top of the cake doesn’t burn.” Once your cake pan is pre-heated, grease the inside to prevent your cake sticking (Image credit: Future) 4. Grease well and line Don’t grease your cake pan before heating it – it might burn. Instead, while it’s pre-heating, either melt some butter in the microwave or grab a vegetable oil spray so you’re ready when it’s up to temperature. I also like to cut out a circle of baking parchment to fit the bottom of the pan. Once the cake pan is nice and hot, remove it from the drawer using oven gloves, place it on a heatproof mat, and apply your butter or oil, ensuring you get it all the way up the sides. Now drop the circle of baking parchment into the bottom of the pan, if you’re using one. The oil or butter should hold it in place. 5. Add your batter carefully Once the pan is greased, carefully pour in your cake batter. The heat of the pan might make it start to melt around the edges but don’t worry about it, just continue to pour. You don’t want to take too long over this, because the heated pan will begin to cool. To make sure your cake is done, poke it in the middle with a metal skewer. If it’s ready, the skewer should come out clean (Image credit: Future) 6. Do the skewer test When your air fryer’s timer goes off, open the drawer and insert a clean metal skewer into the center of the cake. If the cake is cooked, it should come out clean with no more than a couple of crumbs sticking to it. If in doubt, close the drawer and bake the cake for another three to five minutes before checking again. If your air fryer doesn’t have a window, resist the temptation to open the drawer early to peek at your cake. If it’s not cooked through, the structure will collapse and it’ll sink in the middle. 7. If at first you don’t succeed… …fry, fry again. Another advantage of cooking your cake layers one at a time is that it doesn’t matter so much if the first one goes a bit wrong. If your first attempt is a bit too dry, reduce the cooking time a little. If it’s not entirely cooked through, leave it in a little longer, or make each layer thinner by using less batter. (Image credit: Future) Source link #deliciously #fluffy #cake #air #fryer #tricks #minutes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]