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Box Office: ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Love Hurts’ Battle for Super Bowl Scraps as ‘Dog Man’ Stays No. 1 – Hollywood Reporter Box Office: ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Love Hurts’ Battle for Super Bowl Scraps as ‘Dog Man’ Stays No. 1 – Hollywood Reporter Box Office: ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Love Hurts’ Battle for Super Bowl Scraps as ‘Dog Man’ Stays No. 1 Hollywood ReporterNo Box Office Touchdowns This Super Bowl Weekend: ‘Dog Man’ Drops -62%; Few Falling In Love With ‘Heart Eyes’ & ‘Love Hurts’ – Saturday AM Update DeadlineHow kids’ book sensation ‘Dog Man’ is proving to be a hit movie at the box office New York Post Ke Huy Quan’s Action Movie and Acclaimed Slasher Film Unable to Dethrone Animated Hit at Box Office CBR Source link #Box #Office #Heart #Eyes #Love #Hurts #Battle #Super #Bowl #Scraps #Dog #Man #Stays #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former PlayStation WorldWide Studios Head Shuhei Yoshida Reveals Why Wild Was Canceled Former PlayStation WorldWide Studios Head Shuhei Yoshida Reveals Why Wild Was Canceled Former head of PlayStation WorldWide Studios Shu Yoshida has shed light on why Wild Sheep Studio and Ubisoft Paris’ Wild was canceled. Source link #PlayStation #WorldWide #Studios #Shuhei #Yoshida #Reveals #Wild #Canceled Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Argentina canal mysteriously turns bright red, looks like it’s ‘covered in blood’ – New York Post Argentina canal mysteriously turns bright red, looks like it’s ‘covered in blood’ – New York Post Argentina canal mysteriously turns bright red, looks like it’s ‘covered in blood’ New York Post ‘It looks like a stream of blood.’ A river near Buenos Aires turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak The Associated PressStream Near Buenos Aires Turns Red, ‘Like a River Covered in Blood’ The New York TimesRiver near Buenos Aires turns bright red after suspected industrial dye leak The GuardianRiver mysteriously turns bright red CNN Source link #Argentina #canal #mysteriously #turns #bright #red #covered #blood #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Metal Slug Inspired Metroidvania Guns of Fury Launches February 13th Metal Slug Inspired Metroidvania Guns of Fury Launches February 13th The run and gun Metal Slug inspired Metroidvania Guns of Fury launches on February 13th 2025 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Source link #Metal #Slug #Inspired #Metroidvania #Guns #Fury #Launches #February #13th Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Prepare now’: Tropical cyclone warning issued for popular tourist town ‘Prepare now’: Tropical cyclone warning issued for popular tourist town Residents in northern Western Australia have been warned of a tropical cyclone forming on the Kimberley coast, bringing intense rainfall, blistering gale-force winds and large waves within the next 24 hours. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a tropical cyclone watch for residents between Cockatoo Island to Bidyadanga, including the tourist town Broome, as tropical low 18U continues to form off the Kimberley coast. Currently, 18U is 425km north-northeast of Broome and 130km north-northeast of Kuri Bay, and is expected to strengthen over the next 24-48 hours. It is currently moving slowly in a south-westerly direction, and although the tropical low has not yet been classified as a tropical cyclone, as of 8am Sunday, it has a high chance (60 per cent) of becoming a tropical cyclone by Monday evening. Camera IconA tropical low is developing of the Kimberley coast. BOM. Credit: Supplied As the tropical low continues developing off the coast, it is likely to bring extreme conditions such as gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and large waves. “In this watch area, we may see gales developing as early as Monday morning,” BOM senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said. Rainfall is also likely to become more intense in the area from Sunday evening, with large waves also possible as winds pick up and increase in severity. The bureau warned of winds exceeding 100km/h near the Kimberley coast, particularly hitting between Cockatoo Island and Beagle Bay before extending further towards Broome and Bidyadanga on Monday afternoon. Camera IconA tropical low is developing off the Kimberley coast. Windy Credit: Supplied The bureau has also issued a flood watch for the West Kimberley coastal catchments from late Saturday into Sunday. “Catchments across the flood watch area, particularly towards the coast, have become wet with recent rainfall,” the bureau website read. Rainfall totals are forecast to reach between 30mm-60mm along the North Kimberley coastal catchments on Sunday, with pockets expected to see higher isolated rainfall totals. “Forecast rainfall in the flood watch area is expected to result in river rises, areas of flooding and may adversely affect road conditions,” Ms Bradbury said. “Roads may quickly become impassable and some communities may become isolated once that rain starts to fall.” Camera IconThe tropical low will bring heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts for residents in the Kimberley coast. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar Credit: NCA NewsWire In the coming days, residents in northern WA can anticipate soggy and blistering conditions, as the tropical low strengthens. The bureau expects 18U to develop into a tropical cyclone between Sunday evening and Monday morning. “The system will move southwest off the Kimberley coast and continue to develop,” Ms Bradbury said. From Tuesday to Thursday, the tropical low is likely to move southwest towards the Pilbara coast, and strengthening further as a tropical cyclone. Despite the 60 per cent chance of the system developing in to a tropical cyclone, the bureau said there were “a number of different ways” the tropical low could develop over the coming hours. “This would depend on how quickly the tropical 18U becomes a tropical cyclone, and how much energy it can tap into to sustain its cyclone strength,” Ms Bradbury said. Camera IconThe tropical low is expected to move south towards the Pilbara coast from Tuesday. BOM Credit: Supplied The bureau warned of abnormally high tides between Cape Leveque and Kuri Bay from Sunday evening, though the sea levels should not exceed the highest tide of the year. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) issued a warning to residents in the area on Sunday morning, urging them to “prepare now” as wild conditions begin ramping up across the Kimberley region. “Get ready for dangerous weather by preparing your home inside and out,” a DFES statement read. “Secure boats, caravans, trailers, garden sheds, outdoor furniture, rainwater tanks, LPG bottles, loose material and rubbish around your home and workplace.” Source link #Prepare #Tropical #cyclone #warning #issued #popular #tourist #town Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Some PS5, PS4 Players Are Paying Others to Unlock Platinum Trophies Some PS5, PS4 Players Are Paying Others to Unlock Platinum Trophies Here’s a service we didn’t know was popular among certain groups: paying others to unlock PS5, PS4 Platinum trophies. Source link #PS5 #PS4 #Players #Paying #Unlock #Platinum #Trophies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I thought I had a common pregnancy symptom… until it forced me to give birth nine weeks early. Now my condit – Daily Mail I thought I had a common pregnancy symptom… until it forced me to give birth nine weeks early. Now my condit – Daily Mail I thought I had a common pregnancy symptom… until it forced me to give birth nine weeks early. Now my condit Daily Mail Source link #thought #common #pregnancy #symptom.. #forced #give #birth #weeks #early #condit #Daily #Mail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Discussing Playstation 6 Thoughts On A New Skewedcast Discussing Playstation 6 Thoughts On A New Skewedcast Skewed and Reviewed discuss recent comments from a former Sony executive saying the PS6 would have to offer physical media options. They also discuss entertainment and gaming. 00:00 Gaming News 02:30 Fantastic 4, Jurassic World Rebirth news 19:58 Sony PS6 rumors. Source link #Discussing #Playstation #Thoughts #Skewedcast Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia’s worst-selling SUVs of 2024 Australia’s worst-selling SUVs of 2024 SUVs accounted for 56.9 per cent of the *********** new-car market last year, but not every SUV was a winner. For every hugely popular model like the Toyota RAV4 or Ford Everest, there were a number of considerably less popular vehicles. For this exercise, we’ve looked at VFACTS sales data for 2024, which includes most brands in Australia with some exceptions being Mahindra, Polestar and Tesla. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert We’ve looked at which vehicle was the least popular in its respective VFACTS segment, setting aside vehicles either discontinued in 2024 or launched during that year, as well as the exclusive ‘Upper Large over $120,000’ segment. First, a caveat: we know VFACTS segments don’t always make sense. A Toyota Prado is a large SUV, for example, while its Lexus GX twin is an ‘upper large SUV’; the Cupra Ateca also just dropped down from being a medium SUV to a small SUV, despite its Skoda Karoq cousin remaining a mid-sizer. For the sake of this article, however, we’re following this segmentation. Light SUVs Renault Captur Captur deliveries skidded 82 per cent to just 169 units in 2024, though Renault confirmed last month it had run out of stock – it delivered just six Capturs in December 2024, for example. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert There were evidently a handful still around at the beginning of this year though, as it has subsequently delivered five in January 2025. Nevertheless, the Captur is effectively on hiatus, ahead of the launch of a facelifted model in the second half of 2025. Its Nissan Juke platform-mate was the next worst seller in the segment in 2024. However, Nissan shifted almost 10 times as many, with a total of 1674 examples reaching customers – up 33.3 per cent on 2024. MORE: Everything Renault Captur Small SUVs under $45,000 Peugeot 2008 Peugeot delivered 346 2008s in Australia last year, up 5.2 per cent on the year before. It was outsold by the Renault Arkana (431) and Jeep Compass (493). Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert However, among vehicles that offer an electric powertrain within their lineup, the 2008 had a surprisingly high EV take rate. 207 examples or 59.8 per cent were E-2008s, which has disappeared from local price lists – at least for now, as Peugeot plays coy with its electric vehicle (EV) plans for Australia. The 2008 is now classified for 2025 as a small SUV over $45,000, which may prevent it from included in a similar article next year given the greater array of low-volume SUVs in that segment. MORE: Everything Peugeot 2008 Small SUVs over $45,000 Genesis GV60 It may have been Genesis’ best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in 2024, and it may have outsold the brand’s G70 and G80, but the GV60 was deeply unpopular with just 70 reaching *********** buyers – a drop of 63.4 per cent on 2023. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert It was outsold by the Alfa Romeo Tonale (246) and Renault Megane E-Tech (266). Riding the same E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 – mystifyingly classified as medium and large SUVs despite being sized similarly to each other – the GV60 was considerably less popular than either. Hyundai delivered 933 Ioniq 5s while Kia delivered 1785 EV6s. MORE: Everything Genesis GV60 Medium SUVs under $60,000 Peugeot 3008 Déjà vu. Hey, that’s French! And here’s another French SUV at the bottom of the sales charts, with Peugeot delivering just 365 examples of its 3008, down 37.5 per cent. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert It was outsold by the SsangYong Korando (427) and Skoda Karoq (752). Peugeot was in the process of switching over to a new-generation vehicle, which may explain the drop. However, the 3008 hasn’t exceeded 1000 annual deliveries in Australia since 2021. The 3008 is another vehicle that’s made the jump to a higher price segment for 2025. MORE: Everything Peugeot 3008 Medium SUVs over $60,000 Peugeot 5008 The previous-generation 3008’s boxier, three-row sibling, the 5008, brings up the rear in this segment with just 40 deliveries – a drop of 78.3 per cent. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert It was outsold by the Peugeot 408 (81), Alfa Romeo Stelvio (125), and Cupra Ateca (262). Peugeot is introducing a new 5008 this year, though it’s never been a huge seller here. Apart from a modest uptick in 2023, Peugeot 5008 deliveries have declined every year since the first full year of this generation, 2018, where 508 examples were delivered. MORE: Everything Peugeot 5008 Large SUVs under $80,000 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan delivered just 523 Pathfinders in 2024. That figure was down 62.7 per cent on 2023, despite the mid-year return of more affordable trim levels that had been removed from price lists in February 2023 as a result of supply issues. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert It was outsold by the Jeep Wrangler (724) and Skoda Kodiaq (1185). Among Nissan’s lineup, it outsold only the Z and Leaf. Nissan’s local boss has forecast further hurdles for the Pathfinder in our market, including the foreign exchange rate, casting doubt on its future in our market. The current-generation model arrived here late in 2022, and in its first full year on the market Nissan delivered 1401 examples. But its predecessor sold in much greater volumes early in its (lengthy) run, with 6433 examples delivered in 2015. MORE: Everything Nissan Pathfinder Large SUVs over $80,000 Lexus RZ Lexus’ flagship electric SUV slid backwards in 2024, with a total of 215 RZs delivered – a drop of 18.9 per cent. It outsold only the low-volume LC grand tourer (51) and LS sedan (11) within Lexus’ lineup. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Within its segment, it was outsold by the Jaguar F-Pace (428) and Jeep Grand Cherokee (645), while among electric SUVs it was bested by the Audi Q8 e-tron (619) and BMW iX (556). The RZ only launched here in 2023 as a more upmarket counterpart to the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra. MORE: Everything Lexus RZ Upper large SUVs under $120,000 Land Rover Discovery Just four vehicles are listed in this segment: the Land Rover Discovery, electric Kia EV9, V8-powered Nissan Patrol, and the Toyota LandCruiser, which technically includes sales of not only the modern 300 Series but the ancient 70 Series wagon. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Just 100 units separated the Discovery from the Kia EV9, with deliveries of the Land Rover falling by 12.2 per cent compared to 2023. The Discovery wasn’t Land Rover’s worst seller in 2024, with the more affordable, mid-sized Discovery Sport taking the title despite deliveries increasing 110.8 per cent to 371 units. MORE: Everything Land Rover Discovery Source link #Australias #worstselling #SUVs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately – The Washington Post NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately – The Washington Post NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately The Washington PostTrump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say The New York TimesOutcry as NIH Plans $4 Billion in Cuts to Reimburse Scientists Bloomberg Source link #NIH #cuts #billions #dollars #biomedical #funding #effective #immediately #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Blending classical with country, all for love of music Blending classical with country, all for love of music A little bit country, a little bit classical. It’s a novel creative combination singer-songwriter Jess Hitchcock says will make beautiful music at upcoming shows with string ensemble Penny Quartet. “It was an interesting process to work through but the end product is this collaboration between classical and folk country music that I feel like people will be able to really hold onto,” she told AAP. “I’m singing in this blend of styles, adding in a bit of opera where it’s needed but making sure the lyrics are still really audible and people can hear them.” Remaining unchanged are her song’s stories and lyrics, which are the most important part of each piece for the Melbourne-based Indigenous artist, whose family is from the Torres Strait and Papua New Guinea. The blending of styles is also something of a full-circle moment for Hitchcock, who started in music as a classical piano player before finding her singing voice in her teens. “My mum was really diligent about a well-rounded education and music was a big part of that,” she said. Along with the string quartet concerts, the musical chameleon’s busy schedule includes touring with singer-songwriter Paul Kelly and an Adelaide Cabaret Festival show while working on a new album and an opera show. Hitchcock’s expansive musical universe is both a lifelong passion and a way of helping others to tread their own creative journeys. “I’m somebody that finds happiness from doing theatre and opera as well as sitting in a studio writing songs,” she said. “I really love music and I want to be part of every aspect of it so when I’m old and grey and people come to me for advice, I’ve done it so I can give it to them.” Jess Hitchcock and the Penny Quartet will begin their tour in Perth on February 26 before heading to Adelaide, Brisbane, Newcastle and ending in Sutherland Shire, NSW on March 7. Source link #Blending #classical #country #love #music Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Minnesota man landed with $47K bill as Caribbean cruise dream turns into nightmare Minnesota man landed with $47K bill as Caribbean cruise dream turns into nightmare A Minnesota man who fell ill with influenza during a Caribbean cruise was later landed with a medical bill totaling over $47,000. Mike Cameron and girlfriend Tami Masterman — both of Braham, Minnesota — won a weeklong Norwegian Cruise Line trip that left Miami on Jan. 5, a trip that took on celebratory significance after Tami successfully had a cancerous mass removed from her lungs in October 2024. But according to a GoFundMe set up by Cameron’s daughter, Krystal, things took a turn for the worse when Cameron fell ill and needed to visit the medical facility on the giant, 4,000-passenger Norwegian Encore cruise liner. Cameron’s condition worsened, with his oxygen levels dropping significantly, requiring a trip to the ship’s ICU. The couple was told Cameron was diagnosed with Influenza A and “possible pneumonia.” The couple claims that during his stay, Cameron had a catheter placed “incorrectly,” and also had x-rays taken with IV medications provided. Tami Masterman (left) and Mike Cameron.GoFundMe Cameron ended up spending four days in the medical ward, even though after the first night’s stay, he claims he felt well enough to quarantine in his room. He asked to be released each day but medical staff allegedly refused and wouldn’t remove his IV or catheter. The couple were reassured by Norwegian Cruise Line’s medical secretary that they are “covered for $20,000” after purchasing traveler’s insurance. However, Cameron received a medical bill on the final day of the cruise for a total of $47,638.79. “Norwegian Cruise Line took it upon themselves to max out both of their credit cards that were on file, totaling around $26,000,” the fundraiser post adds. The Norwegian EncoreAndrew Bone, Flickr Cameron’s daughter says neither their traveler’s insurance nor their personal health insurance will cover the medical treatments. The couple’s traveler’s insurance wants their personal insurance to pay first, but the insurance company apparently says it’s “abroad” and not within its network. A GoFundMe was launched to help the couple out with the shock bill and ongoing medical expenses. As of Thursday afternoon, it has raised nearly $3,000 of its $10,000 goal. FOX 9 reports Norwegian Cruise Lines told Masterman that its pricing is “closely comparable to other cruise lines and is what we believe to be fair and reasonable.” A Norwegian Cruise Lines spokesperson said the company was unable to share details of Cameron’s care due to patient privacy laws but added that its internal team reviewed his “necessary medical procedures and resulting expenses.” “We are committed to providing quality medical services and each of our ships is equipped with a state-of-the-art onboard medical center, staffed with highly qualified physicians and nurses, to provide care for both guests and crew while at sea,” the company said in a statement. “We follow guidelines for our medical facilities provided by CLIA in conjunction with the American College of Emergency Physicians.” Source link #Minnesota #man #landed #47K #bill #Caribbean #cruise #dream #turns #nightmare Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Logitech POP Mouse review: a small and stylish Bluetooth mouse with some surprising features – and omissions Logitech POP Mouse review: a small and stylish Bluetooth mouse with some surprising features – and omissions Logitech POP Mouse: Two-minute review The Logitech POP Mouse is a small and simple wireless mouse for productivity and general browsing, with its versatile Bluetooth connectivity and customization options pitched at modern workers. It sports a stylish design courtesy of its pebble-like shape, front slope and one-piece unit for the mouse buttons. This is extended further by the multiple colorways, which utilize a soft, light palette, with some two-tone schemes thrown in for good measure. Although it’s quite small and thin compared to the best mouse options around, the POP Mouse fitted my hand and fingers well. The body is thick enough to get a good grip, and the rear weight bias means it’s easy to tilt backwards for lift-offs between swipes. The completely symmetrical design also makes it suitable for left and right handers alike. There’s a distinct lack of buttons on the POP Mouse, with the only topside additions being a scroll wheel and a button below it. Underneath you’ll find the power slider and the Easy Switching button used for pairing and toggling between three different Bluetooth devices. The aforementioned one-piece unit for the mouse buttons also doubles as the battery compartment cover. It’s attached magnetically to the mouse’s body, and the robust plastic achieves the ideal balance between easy removal and secure fastening. (Image credit: Future) Even better, though, are the switches for mouse buttons. They’re very tactile and heavily damped, so much so that they barely make a sound in use. This makes for a satisfyingly padded sensation, and more pleasurable to use than I was expecting for a mouse of this kind. Those who prefer the loud, sharp clicks of traditional switches may not find the POP Mouse provides enough feel or feedback, but personally, I enjoyed using them for general and productivity purposes. The scroll wheel is also damped nicely, as well as being lightly notched. When you flick quickly, it enters into a free-wheeling state to some degree, which is a handy feature; I only wish this triggered more readily, as it didn’t make navigating long documents and web pages as easy as I was hoping. However, it does feel well-made and the rubber material on top is smooth to the touch. The scroll click is secure and tactile as well, while the button below – which opens an Emoji menu by default – is more snappy but still premium-feeling. Using Logitech’s Options Plus software, you can customize the POP Mouse, with a surprising amount of tweaks available. The right and left click can’t be altered, but the scroll button and Emoji menu button can be remapped to perform a variety of actions. These include keyboard shortcuts via the recording of your own combinations, and a variety of system-level functions, which include media playback controls, opening apps, taking screenshots, and opening the Windows Action Center. There’s even an option to open ChatGPT in a pop-up window. (Image credit: Future) You can also map these buttons to gestures: by holding them and making certain mouse movements, you can perform a variety of navigational and cycling actions, such as switching app windows or selecting the next or previous tracks. Logitech also has a feature called Smart Actions, a more advanced form of macros. There are various presets already included in Options Plus, such as Meeting Mode, which opens Zoom (if already installed) and Notepad at the same time, and Social Media Break, which opens Instagram’s website in a new Chrome tab. These can be edited as you see fit. You can also create your own Smart Actions from scratch, by adding certain conditions and layers of actions to automate any number of processes you can conceive of. You’re given some basic building blocks, which are: opening applications, performing keystrokes, writing blocks of text, and performing system functions. You can also set delay times between each action. Options Plus also has a feature called Logi Flow, which is supposed to make device switching even more seamless by letting you simply drag the cursor from one device to another, although I was unable to get this working on numerous machines, as a connection failed to establish. Additionally, Options Plus lets you invert the scroll wheel direction, and toggle something called Smart Scrolling, which is supposed to make scrolling web pages smoother. While I did find this to be the case, it was also slower, so I didn’t find it particularly useful. Logitech claims a staggering 24-month battery life for the POP Mouse. Naturally, I wasn’t able to exhaust it, but I can say that after about a week’s worth of use across numerous devices, the battery remained at 100%, so it certainly seems to have plenty of endurance. At this price, the POP Mouse represents good value thanks to its performance and in-depth customization options via the Options Plus software. However, the lack of side buttons and additional connectivity methods is a shame, omissions that could deter those who demand high productivity credentials. The wireless mouse sector is a hotly contested one, and there are plenty of great value options to choose from. The Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse is an equally capable performer, although it costs more than the POP Mouse and lacks customization software. If you’re prepared to spend a little bit more, you could go for the Logitech MX Anywhere 3, which has better scrolling capabilities as well as side buttons. (Image credit: Future) Logitech POP Mouse review: Price & availability $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$59.95 Available now in multiple colors The Logitech POP Mouse costs $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$$59.95 and is available now in multiple and vibrant colorways, some with two-tone schemes. It comes with a AA battery preinstalled. The best wireless mouse for those on a budget, as far as we’re concerned, is the Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse. This similarly has a slim and light form factor, although it adopts a square shape rather than a round one. It also requires two AAA batteries rather than one AA battery. While we found its performance to be great for a mouse of this price, it doesn’t have many features, with no native software for customization. At 78g, it weighs slightly less than the POP Mouse, which sits at 82g. If you’re willing to spend a bit more, you could get the Logitech MX Anywhere 3, which is the best portable mouse in our view, and a great mid-range buy thanks to its excellent scrolling abilities and overall accuracy – plus it can be customized using Options, Logitech’s last-gen peripheral tool. Logitech POP Mouse review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Interface Wireless (Bluetooth 5.1) Ergonomics Ambidextrous symmetrical Buttons 4 DPI Up to 4,000 Switches SilentTouch Weight 2.9oz (82g) Should I buy the Logitech POP Mouse? Swipe to scroll horizontally Value The POP Mouse is cheap, and makes sacrifices in largely the right places. It performs admirably and is well-made to boot. 4 / 5 Design The lack of buttons is a shame, as is the absence of a USB port, wireless dongle, and rechargeable battery. However, the Options Plus software offers a surprising amount of customization options. 3.5 / 5 Performance The mouse button clicks are glorious, and the body is comfortable and maneuverable. The scroll wheel could be faster, and there are no side buttons but that’s about my only gripe. 4 / 5 Overall The POP Mouse is a surprisingly capable mouse given its limited form. The clicks are excellent and the Options Plus software provides some useful customizations options. The lack of wired connectivity and a rechargeable battery are drawbacks, but for the price these are understandable omissions. 4 / 5 Buy it if… Don’t buy it if… Logitech POP Mouse: Also consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell – Column 0 Logitech POP Mouse Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Price $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$$59.95 $39 / £30 / AU$59 $79 / £99 / AU$139 Interface Wireless (Bluetooth 5.1) Wireless (Bluetooth) Wired (USB-C-to-A), Wireless (Bluetooth, Logi Bolt USB receiver) Ergonomics Ambidextrous symmetrical Ambidextrous Ambidextrous Switches 4 3 6 DPI Up to 4,000 1800 Up to 8,000 Switches SilentTouch Not specified Quiet Click Weight 2.9oz (82g) 2.75oz (78g) 3.49oz (99g) How I tested the Logitech POP Mouse Used with multiple devices Used with Options Plus software Plentiful peripheral testing experience I tested the POP Mouse for about a week, using it for working and general browsing. I used it with multiple devices, including Windows 10 laptop and desktop, a MacBook Pro, and a Chromebook. I also made as many tweaks and customizations as possible using Logitech’s Options Plus software, rebinding the scroll click and Emoji button to the various functions available. I have experience reviewing a myriad of peripherals, including mice and keyboards for both productivity and for gaming, across a range of price points. Source link #Logitech #POP #Mouse #review #small #stylish #Bluetooth #mouse #surprising #features #omissions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages Credit: Mstyslav Chernov, CC BY-SA 3.0 International Greek Language Day is celebrated annually every February 9, the day which also honors the memory of the Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos, who wrote Greece’s national anthem ”Hymn to Liberty.” This celebration seeks to highlight the Greek language’s fundamental role and defining contribution in the development and establishment of European and world literacy and culture. Greek remains a language which greatly enriches international scientific discourse. More than any other tongue, it is the language which developed, shaped and expressed most of the scientific theories, philosophical thoughts, and literature in most of the modern-day languages of the Western world. International Greek Language Day Ancient Greek letters in an inscription. Credit: GTS-TG/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 “It is a language that has been spoken for forty centuries without interruption. It has also been written in the same way, using the same alphabet, for 28 centuries, and it has held on to the same spelling rules for 24 centuries,” prominent linguistics professor and former Education Minister Georgios Babiniotis has noted. While Greek remains a language which is native to a mere 13 million people worldwide, its influence and contributions to the entire world are unparalleled. Native speakers of the Greek language often find themselves initially perplexed when they visit countries and peoples well beyond Europe, only to realize that the languages they hear there use words and phrases, as well as grammatical and syntax rules, which derive directly from the Greek language itself. It is no surprise that the phrase ”The Greeks have a word for it,” is used by English speakers each time they encounter difficulty in describing an object or an idea. Officially starting in 2018, this day celebrating the unique achievements of the Greek language has sparked initiatives to help spread this great language and culture worldwide. The initiative was originally taken in 2014 by communities of Greeks and Italians in Italy who were the very first to propose an international day for the Greek language. The Greek government eventually adopted the proposal in 2016 and a plenary session of the Greek parliament unanimously accepted it. The Greek language in the US, Africa, and Latin America Throughout the years, Greek Reporter has tried to discover and present to the wider world all those unknown heroes who, often with little or no help at all, try not only to preserve but also to expand and promote the Greek language, history and culture — even to the most remote places on Earth. Our report on The Archimedean Academy in Miami, Florida showed how a new high school in the heart of Florida uses Greek culture as its core value, which goes on to shape the entire curriculum of this educational institution. Serving more than 1,140 multicultural, multilingual students, the Archimedean Schools have consistently ranked among the top-performing public and private schools, not only in the county and the state of Florida, but in the entire United States. The mission of these uniquely Greek schools in America is “to initiate the young mind into the art of thinking” through the teaching of mathematics and the Greek language. Similarly, on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of the African continent, a few Greek Orthodox priests have been steadfastly promoting the core elements not only of the Orthodox Christian faith but also Greece itself: its language, its history and the contribution of Greeks to humanity in general. ”We are Greeks because we got educated in Greece,” says Jonah (Lwanga), the Metropolitan of Kampala and All Uganda, the spiritual leader of the more than one hundred thousand Ugandans who are Greek Orthodox Christians. The Orthodox Church has grown exponentially over the last century in this verdant sub-Saharan country. Currently in Uganda, one can find approximately 80 Greek Orthodox priests, along with 105 Orthodox communities, schools and even a hospital. However, Africa is not the only continent where the Greek language and culture are progressing in spreading their influence. The ‘‘Atenea Institute,” an educational institution in the Central American nation of Panama, is the only Greek school in all of Latin America. Within a few short years it has become the focal point for academic excellence in the entire country. The Greek language there is taught from the primary school up to the high school level, to each and every student, whose varied backgrounds constitute the school’s fascinating multinational mosaic. At Atenea, which was founded in 2002, pupils learn the Greek language, the ancient and modern history of the nation, and its philosophy and science. Many languages have their roots in Ancient Greek The history of the Greek language is a tale which is synonymous with the seemingly contradictory notions of both modesty and glory. Modern Greeks are often proud that their country never colonized other nations in the recent past — yet Greece was the very first Western civilization to colonize almost every other nation by its massive cultural influence throughout the centuries. A native of England, France, Italy, or even a native seaker of a language spoken far away from the Mediterranean Sea, has at some point used a word, a phrase or an idea which has its roots in the Greek language, or in the writings of a Greek philosopher or poet. Today, almost four thousand years after the first Hellenic tribes began their turbulent yet always fascinating journey to prominence in the world, their cultural and linguistic heritage is still alive. It is alive through our very selves, whether we are Greek nationals or not. Because, ultimately, being Greek entails much more than just one’s nationality, written on the flimsy paper of a passport. Happy International Greek Language Day! 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Activist Elliott builds stake in oil major BP, source says Activist Elliott builds stake in oil major BP, source says British oil and gasoline company BP (British Petroleum) signage is being pictured in Warsaw, Poland, on July 29, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in oil major BP, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday. The source did not provide the size of the stake. U.S.-based Elliott is seeking to boost shareholder value by urging BP to consider transformative measures, Bloomberg News reported earlier on Saturday, calling Elliott’s stake in the company “significant.” Elliott and BP declined to comment. The activist investor sees BP as undervalued, Bloomberg reported. BP has a market capitalization of about 69 billion pounds ($85.62 billion), less than half of rival Shell’s value of about 161 billion pounds, according to LSEG data. Earlier this week, BP said it plans to sell a refining site in Germany as the company’s chief pushes on with plans to cut company costs by at least $2 billion by the end of 2026. BP Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss has been working towards rebuilding investor confidence in the company. In January, the company said it will cut over 5% of its global workforce. Auchincloss is also seeking to restore confidence following the abrupt departure of his predecessor Bernard Looney in September 2023. Auchincloss, who took office a year ago, will lay out his new strategy at an investor day on Feb. 26. He has already taken major steps to reverse his predecessor’s strategy of shifting away from oil and gas. The British oil producer has warned that a drop in refining margins and the impact of turnaround and maintenance activity would result in an up to $300 million decrease in profit quarter-on-quarter. Other global refiners in January offered little optimism in a near-term improvement in profit after a downturn in margins on producing fuel. BP reports its fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 11. Elliott has become one of the most influential activist investors with about $70 billion in assets, having recently pushed for a breakup at Honeywell. The fund also built a 3.2% stake in Anglo American after the London-listed miner became a takeover target by ******* rival BHP Group. Source link #Activist #Elliott #builds #stake #oil #major #source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages Credit: Mstyslav Chernov, CC BY-SA 3.0 International Greek Language Day is celebrated annually every February 9, the day which also honors the memory of the Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos, who wrote Greece’s national anthem ”Hymn to Liberty.” This celebration seeks to highlight the Greek language’s fundamental role and defining contribution in the development and establishment of European and world literacy and culture. Greek remains a language which greatly enriches international scientific discourse. More than any other tongue, it is the language which developed, shaped and expressed most of the scientific theories, philosophical thoughts, and literature in most of the modern-day languages of the Western world. International Greek Language Day Ancient Greek letters in an inscription. Credit: GTS-TG/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 “It is a language that has been spoken for forty centuries without interruption. It has also been written in the same way, using the same alphabet, for 28 centuries, and it has held on to the same spelling rules for 24 centuries,” prominent linguistics professor and former Education Minister Georgios Babiniotis has noted. While Greek remains a language which is native to a mere 13 million people worldwide, its influence and contributions to the entire world are unparalleled. Native speakers of the Greek language often find themselves initially perplexed when they visit countries and peoples well beyond Europe, only to realize that the languages they hear there use words and phrases, as well as grammatical and syntax rules, which derive directly from the Greek language itself. It is no surprise that the phrase ”The Greeks have a word for it,” is used by English speakers each time they encounter difficulty in describing an object or an idea. Officially starting in 2018, this day celebrating the unique achievements of the Greek language has sparked initiatives to help spread this great language and culture worldwide. The initiative was originally taken in 2014 by communities of Greeks and Italians in Italy who were the very first to propose an international day for the Greek language. The Greek government eventually adopted the proposal in 2016 and a plenary session of the Greek parliament unanimously accepted it. The Greek language in the US, Africa, and Latin America Throughout the years, Greek Reporter has tried to discover and present to the wider world all those unknown heroes who, often with little or no help at all, try not only to preserve but also to expand and promote the Greek language, history and culture — even to the most remote places on Earth. Our report on The Archimedean Academy in Miami, Florida showed how a new high school in the heart of Florida uses Greek culture as its core value, which goes on to shape the entire curriculum of this educational institution. Serving more than 1,140 multicultural, multilingual students, the Archimedean Schools have consistently ranked among the top-performing public and private schools, not only in the county and the state of Florida, but in the entire United States. The mission of these uniquely Greek schools in America is “to initiate the young mind into the art of thinking” through the teaching of mathematics and the Greek language. Similarly, on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of the African continent, a few Greek Orthodox priests have been steadfastly promoting the core elements not only of the Orthodox Christian faith but also Greece itself: its language, its history and the contribution of Greeks to humanity in general. ”We are Greeks because we got educated in Greece,” says Jonah (Lwanga), the Metropolitan of Kampala and All Uganda, the spiritual leader of the more than one hundred thousand Ugandans who are Greek Orthodox Christians. The Orthodox Church has grown exponentially over the last century in this verdant sub-Saharan country. Currently in Uganda, one can find approximately 80 Greek Orthodox priests, along with 105 Orthodox communities, schools and even a hospital. However, Africa is not the only continent where the Greek language and culture are progressing in spreading their influence. The ‘‘Atenea Institute,” an educational institution in the Central American nation of Panama, is the only Greek school in all of Latin America. Within a few short years it has become the focal point for academic excellence in the entire country. The Greek language there is taught from the primary school up to the high school level, to each and every student, whose varied backgrounds constitute the school’s fascinating multinational mosaic. At Atenea, which was founded in 2002, pupils learn the Greek language, the ancient and modern history of the nation, and its philosophy and science. Many languages have their roots in Ancient Greek The history of the Greek language is a tale which is synonymous with the seemingly contradictory notions of both modesty and glory. Modern Greeks are often proud that their country never colonized other nations in the recent past — yet Greece was the very first Western civilization to colonize almost every other nation by its massive cultural influence throughout the centuries. A native of England, France, Italy, or even a native seaker of a language spoken far away from the Mediterranean Sea, has at some point used a word, a phrase or an idea which has its roots in the Greek language, or in the writings of a Greek philosopher or poet. Today, almost four thousand years after the first Hellenic tribes began their turbulent yet always fascinating journey to prominence in the world, their cultural and linguistic heritage is still alive. It is alive through our very selves, whether we are Greek nationals or not. Because, ultimately, being Greek entails much more than just one’s nationality, written on the flimsy paper of a passport. Happy International Greek Language Day! 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Gameday Roster Moves: Eagles activate DE Brandon Graham from Injured Reserve – PhiladelphiaEagles.com Gameday Roster Moves: Eagles activate DE Brandon Graham from Injured Reserve – PhiladelphiaEagles.com Gameday Roster Moves: Eagles activate DE Brandon Graham from Injured Reserve PhiladelphiaEagles.comEagles’ Graham off IR, set for Super Bowl return ESPNWhat time does the Super Bowl start tomorrow? Chiefs vs. Eagles scheduled kickoff USA TODAYEagles activate Brandon Graham from injured reserve, place Nick Gates on IR NBC SportsEagles roster news: Brandon Graham activated among 4 moves ahead of Super Bowl LIX Bleeding Green Nation Source link #Gameday #Roster #Moves #Eagles #activate #Brandon #Graham #Injured #Reserve #PhiladelphiaEagles.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fremantle suburb profile: What are its unique selling points and is it a good place to live? Fremantle suburb profile: What are its unique selling points and is it a good place to live? This suburb is arguably WA’s second-busiest city, known for its charming buildings, a port bobbing with fishing boats and quirky buskers. Source link #Fremantle #suburb #profile #unique #selling #points #good #place #live Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Inflation is proving sticky as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill Inflation is proving sticky as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill (Bloomberg) — US inflation showed scant signs of downward momentum at the start of the year, while healthy job growth undergirded the economy, backing the Federal Reserve’s stance to hold the line on interest rates for now. Most Read from Bloomberg Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who offers his semiannual testimony to lawmakers on Tuesday and Wednesday, will likely highlight the resilient economy as a key reason central bankers are in no rush to further cut borrowing costs. With the economy in a good place, Fed officials also have time to assess the impacts of the new Trump administration’s policy changes on trade, immigration and taxes. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures due on Wednesday, shortly before the second half of Powell’s two-day testimony marathon, are forecast to show the consumer price index excluding food and energy rose 0.3% in January for the fifth time in the last six months. Compared with a year earlier, core CPI is forecast to have risen 3.1%. While marginally lower than than the annual figure for December, that’s just a 0.2 percentage point decline from the middle of last year. After sizable declines in 2023 and early 2024, progress toward further disinflation has essentially stalled, just as the job market revved up late last year. On Friday, Labor Department data showed payrolls growth in the three months through January averaged 237,000 — the strongest for any similar ******* since early 2023. That helps explain why Fed officials are content to stand pat for the time being after a full percentage point of rate cuts in 2024. Moreover, proposed policies from the Trump administration risk keeping inflation elevated. What Bloomberg Economics Says: “Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed needs to see ‘real progress’ on inflation or some labor-market weakness to consider adjusting rates. We think January’s CPI will offer mixed evidence. We expect headline and core CPI inflation both rose 0.3%.” — Anna Wong, Stuart Paul, Eliza Winger, Estelle Ou and Chris G. Collins, economists. The CPI report, which also includes an annual update of seasonal adjustment factors and a re-weighting of components that go into the index, will be followed on Friday by retail sales for January. Economists estimate another healthy advance in merchant receipts for the month, excluding motor vehicle dealers. Story Continues Looking north, the Bank of Canada’s summary of deliberations will offer insight into the central bank’s move to strip all forward guidance from its rate decision due to the uncertainty of Trump’s threat of tariffs. Elsewhere, *** growth data, testimony by the European Central Bank president, Indian consumer prices and rate decisions from Russia to Peru will be among the highlights. Click here for what happened last week, and below is our wrap of what’s coming up in the global economy. The week features a central bank decision in the Philippines, a look at several parts of India’s economy, and the latest reading for a key measure of inflation in Japan. India will be the main focus after the world’s fifth-largest economy unexpectedly reported the weakest growth since the pandemic. Its central bank on Friday delivered the first rate cut in almost five years. On Wednesday, industrial production figures are likely to show India’s activity slowing in December and consumer prices at the start of 2025 easing to the slowest pace since August. Wholesale prices, though, another measure of inflation, likely accelerated. We’ll also get January trade data on Friday. Moving east, consumer confidence data is expected early in the week from Indonesia, Vietnam provides figures on vehicle sales, and Malaysia releases the final reading of gross domestic product for the fourth quarter. The Philippines central bank is forecast to cut its lending rate on Thursday by 25 basis points after a decline in rice prices, which have an outsized influence on the country’s inflation readings. In South Korea, the unemployment rate for January, set for release on Friday, will show labor market conditions after joblessness surged to the highest level since 2021 in the prior month. Import and export price figures will provide a look at January demand after trade activity declined. Japanese producer prices likely accelerated on an annual basis and held firm in January from the prior month. On Wednesday, the country also releases preliminary machine tool orders for January, a snapshot of global demand as it’s one of the world’s largest manufacturers of the machines. This measure jumped the most since June in the prior month. Finally, Australia releases several measures of how the nation is feeling, with January business confidence and February consumer sentiment and inflation expectations. New Zealand publishes credit card retail spending, two year inflation expectations, and manufacturing activity. January food prices are also published. Following Thursday’s move by the Bank of England to cut rates and halve its 2025 growth forecast, data in the coming week will reveal the economy’s performance at the end of 2024. Forecasters are split on how gross domestic product fared in the fourth quarter, with some reckoning on a small contraction of 0.1% while others see either stagnation or even a modicum of growth. BOE speeches will also draw attention, with Catherine Mann — one of two officials who sought a half-point rate reduction — scheduled for Tuesday. Appearances by Governor Andrew Bailey and policymaker Megan Greene are also on the calendar. In the euro zone, industrial production on Thursday is a highlight, along with final inflation numbers from Germany and then Spain the following day. A second reading of the region’s GDP is due on Friday. Taking the lead among European Central Bank speakers will be President Christine Lagarde, who’ll testify to lawmakers on Monday. Elsewhere in the region, consumer-price data will be a major focus. In Switzerland, the first inflation reading of 2025, due on Thursday, will set the tone for the next moves of the Swiss National Bank, which lowered borrowing costs by a half point in December. January saw cost cuts for electricity that will weigh on inflation, and the median forecast of economists is for an outcome of just 0.4%, which would be the lowest since 2021. Norway’s report for consumer price growth on Monday is anticipated to stay stable at 2.2%, and GDP numbers will be published the following day. Egypt’s central bank on Monday will keep a close eye on inflation. It it continues to slow, in another sign of a firm downward trend, it may enable officials to begin rate cuts in coming months. In Israel on Friday, data will likely show inflation remained above the 3% ceiling of the central bank’s target range for a seventh straight month. Analysts expect it to quicken to 3.8% after unexpectedly slowing to 3.2% in December. A number of central bank decisions are scheduled: In Namibia on Wednesday, policymakers will likely reduce their rate for a fourth time in a row as inflation sits comfortably at the lower end of their 3%-to-6% target band. Zambian officials will probably keep their rate at 14%, with price growth expected to start easing as the impact of last year’s drought and a steep depreciation in the kwacha begin dissipating. Also on Thursday, the monetary authority in nearby Rwanda may lift borrowing costs high enough to return to a positive real rate. Serbia’s central bank is scheduled for a decision on Thursday too. Officials may resume easing after four months of keeping borrowing costs steady, though steep energy prices remain a source of inflationary pressure. The Bank of Russia’s first meeting of 2025 will be closely watched on Friday after it surprised analysts with a hold at 21% in December when many expected a hike to restrain inflation running close to 10%. The same day, in Romania, the central bank is expected to keep rates on hold as political and fiscal risks cloud the inflation outlook. Brazilian and Chilean central banks get the week rolling with surveys of economists’ expectations ahead of Brazil’s January consumer prices report. A one-off electricity bill credit is expected to have slowed inflation last month that should reverse in February. Mexico-watchers will pounce on any and all demand and output indicators that may point to the risk of recession. December manufacturing, industrial production and January same-store sales are the highlights from Latin America’s No. 2 economy. Chile’s central bank will post the minutes of its Jan. 28 meeting, at which policymakers kept the key rate unchanged at 5%. Officials are turning more cautious as they ride out a near-term jolt to inflation. Forgive President Javier Milei if he fails to resist yet another victory lap in his scorched-Earth battle to rein in Argentina’s inflation. The early consensus for the January 2025 annual print is for something near 67%, down from 117.8% in December and 289.4% last April. That would be the lowest since June 2022 as monthly readings settle in below 3%. While inflation in Peru’s capital city has slowed below the midpoint of the target range, the core reading – stripped of energy and food costs – remains elevated. With that in mind, the central bank is likely to keep the key rate on hold. —With assistance from Katia Dmitrieva, Robert Jameson, Laura Dhillon Kane, Monique Vanek, Piotr Skolimowski, Paul Wallace, Tony Halpin, Bastian Benrath-Wright and Tom Rees. 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Civilization VII is getting a Quest VR port this spring – The Verge Civilization VII is getting a Quest VR port this spring – The Verge Civilization VII is getting a Quest VR port this spring The VergeFiraxis Makes Surprise Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 – VR Announcement IGNSid Meier’s Civilization® VII – VR Launching on Meta Quest 3 and 3S in Spring 2025 2K NewsroomCivilization VII VR Lets You Build Your Cities On A Virtual Reality Tabletop GameSpotSid Meier’s Civilization 7 VR Is Officially Coming To Quest 3 UploadVR Source link #Civilization #VII #Quest #port #spring #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump won’t deport Prince Harry: ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’ – National Trump won’t deport Prince Harry: ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’ – National U.S. President Donald Trump says he has no plans to deport Prince Harry, saying the self-exiled royal has “enough problems” with his wife, Meghan Markle. Trump’s swipe at Markle came during an interview with the New York Post, which asked if the president planned to kick the prince out of the country amid ongoing questions about his immigration status. “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible,” he told the Post. The Heritage Foundation, the right-wing think tank behind Project 2025, the presidency blueprint that Trump has been heavily mirroring in the early weeks of his second term, has been pushing to know more about the prince’s immigration status and records ever since the royal admitted to using drugs in the past in his memoir, Spare. Story continues below advertisement The think tank wants Harry’s immigration paperwork released, arguing there’s a possibility the Duke of Sussex lied on his forms about his past drug use or received special treatment from Joe Biden’s administration to enter the U.S. FILE – Prince Harry, Joe Biden and Jill Biden cheer on the teams as the U.S.A. competes against the Netherlands in the wheelchair basketball finals during the Invictus Games 2017 at Mattamy Athletic Centre on Sept. 30, 2017 in Toronto. Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation They want to know so badly, in fact, that they sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after it rejected the Heritage Foundation’s Freedom of Information Act request to release Harry’s record. In 2023, the DHS request was declined, but a judge this week said he is still considering the case. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols focused largely on how to handle a trio of sworn statements from DHS officials on why the agency was fighting the records request. Those statements have not been seen by the Heritage legal team, and Nichols is considering whether to release part or all of those declarations to the Heritage Foundation. The judge — who has been shown some, but not all, of Harry’s immigration records — said he’s also considering whether to request more records from the government and whether to call in an outside expert as a consultant. Story continues below advertisement The prince is not a party in the lawsuit. 5:21 Prince Harry could be forced to leave US due to visa issues The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have voiced their disapproval of Trump over the years. In 2016, before she had even met Harry, Markle called the then-new president a “misogynist” and “divisive” during an interview with Larry Wilmore. Trending Now Calgary woman fends off porch pirates in her bathrobe: ‘Adrenaline took over’ ‘Deep sadness and shock’: ********* child dies at resort in Jamaica Story continues below advertisement Years later, in 2019, before a presidential visit to the U.K., Trump dismissed her comments, saying: “I didn’t know she was ******.” A year later, he said, “I’m not a fan of her. I wish a lot of luck to Harry, he’s going to need it.” When the next election rolled around, as Trump faced off against Biden, Harry appeared in a video, urging people not only to vote but also to “reject hate speech, misinformation, and online negativity” — words that many took to be a thinly veiled swipe at Trump. Last year, before he was elected, Trump told Express U.S. tabloid that he would not “protect” Harry. FILE – Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, react as Lagos state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (unseen), gives a speech at the State Governor House in Lagos on May 12, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of the Invictus Games anniversary. Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images “I wouldn’t protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That’s unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me.” Story continues below advertisement Trump, in his Friday interview with the New York Post, went on to state he thinks “poor Harry” is “whipped” by Markle. 5:34 Trump meets with Prince William in Paris Trump did, however, take a moment to praise Harry’s older brother, Prince William, whom he met privately in December 2024 at the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. “I think William is a great young man,” he said. More on World More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Trump #wont #deport #Prince #Harry #Hes #problems #wife #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Research suggests calcium can keep bowel ******* and dementia at bay Research suggests calcium can keep bowel ******* and dementia at bay Calcium is important for strong bones and teeth — and now research suggests the benefits are more wide ranging, potentially helping to keep bowel ******* and even dementia at bay. Source link #Research #suggests #calcium #bowel #******* #dementia #bay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Attorney General Pam Bondi establishes task force to prosecute Oct. 7 crimes Attorney General Pam Bondi establishes task force to prosecute Oct. 7 crimes In one of her first official acts after being sworn in on Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi established a joint task force dedicated to investigating the perpetrators of the Oct. 7 ****** terror attacks and seeking justice for their victims. The scope of the body’s work goes beyond the attacks that took place more than a year ago. Bondi described a need to address “the ongoing threat posed by ****** and its affiliates, both domestically and abroad.” The remit of Joint Task Force October 7 will not be limited to terrorist violence —it is also tasked with prosecuting “antisemitic civil rights violations” and “other federal crimes” committed by ****** supporters domestically, including on U.S. college campuses. The body will also seek the extradition of ****** leaders who have faced charges for their roles in perpetrating the Oct. 7 attacks, charges that were brought by the Biden administration but that did not result in arrests. “This administration is taking the threats to our community very, very seriously, which we are grateful for,” Michael Masters, CEO of the Secure Community Network, which provides security guidance to Jewish institutions across the U.S., said of the task force. The establishment of the new body was one of 14 directives Bondi sent to Department of Justice employees on Wednesday, offering the clearest glimpse yet into the issues she plans to prioritize as America’s top law enforcement official. Many are reflections of hard-line policies that Trump backed in his campaign: taking a tough approach to liberal “sanctuary cities,” prioritizing immigration offenses, reinstating the death penalty in federal offenses and raising anti-DEI efforts to a major concern for the civil rights division. The announcement of the Oct. 7 task force suggests Bondi views Islamist terrorism as a major threat and urgent issue to address. The task force, which will be supervised by the deputy attorney general, will be staffed with FBI agents who have expertise in terrorism investigations. It will also work in conjunction with counterparts in Israel, as well as colleagues at other federal agencies, including the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. “Greater investigation and due diligence behind the perpetrators or supporters of the perpetrators of the 10/7 attacks is something that every department and agency should take seriously,” said George Selim, the Anti-Defamation League’s executive vice president, who previously worked to combat violent extremism at the Department of Homeland Security. “This is in line with many of the policies and positions that ADL has strenuously advocated for post-10/7.” Another directive from Bondi is likely to result in a major shake-up of enforcement of laws meant to prohibit undue foreign influence in the American political system. She limited the ability of prosecutors to bring charges related to violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, a law that requires people engaged in work on behalf of foreign governments to disclose their employer and their compensation. In 2019, the DOJ made FARA enforcement an official department priority. The statute was used to prosecute several Trump allies, including former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chair. In 2022, a federal jury acquitted Trump donor Tom Barrack of illegally acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates. “I think there is a perception in Trump world that FARA was used aggressively to target some of the presidents supporters,” said Matthew Sanderson, an attorney who works on FARA-related issues at the law firm Caplin Drysdale. “There is that perception out there, and I think thats whats happening here.” Bondi was previously registered as a foreign agent for Qatar, which she represented as a lobbyist starting in 2019. She said at her confirmation hearing in January that she is “very proud” of lobbying for the Qatari government, though she did not disclose this work in her official nomination documents. The Foreign Influence Task Force, a body created in 2017 in response to Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election, will be disbanded, according to one memo. In 2020, the task force disrupted an effort by two Iranian nationals to influence that year’s presidential election. Bondi’s moves to shift the DOJ’s priorities are standard procedure for a new presidential administration, but come as some have raised concerns about disruptions at the FBI, including efforts to retaliate against agents and prosecutors who worked on investigations of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. “The administration is well within its rights to refocus DOJ resources to address those security issues it deems highest priority, but that cannot succeed without a strong FBI, and at the moment the Bureau feels targeted like never before,” said Matthew Levitt, who held counterterrorism roles at the FBI and the Treasury Department. “I speak to a lot of people in federal law enforcement,” said Mitchell Silber, a former senior NYPD official and the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, which enhances security at New York Jewish institutions. “This is unprecedented, and it is sending tremors through the FBI special agent community, not knowing what to make of this.” Bondi has not indicated that she is shifting resources away from the FBI’s investigation of hate crimes, but she did not distinctly identify fighting hate crimes as a priority of the FBI. “We strongly urge the FBI and DOJ to continue to investigate perceived antisemitic incidents as hate crimes, and also to prioritize the broader body of hate crime reporting,” said the ADL’s Selim. “We know that there is significant underreporting [of hate crimes] from major cities and municipalities across the United States.” Source link #Attorney #General #Pam #Bondi #establishes #task #force #prosecute #Oct #crimes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Snow and ice are about to hit the northern U.S. Here’s where. – The Washington Post Snow and ice are about to hit the northern U.S. Here’s where. – The Washington Post Snow and ice are about to hit the northern U.S. Here’s where. The Washington PostRadar: Track the snow moving into Boston, see latest snowfall total maps NBC BostonSnowy weekend in store for Upper Great Lakes, Northeastern US The Associated PressHeavy Snow, Ice To Blast Through Great Lakes, NE The Weather ChannelWinter Storm Predicted to Bring More Snow in New York, Boston and Northeast The New York Times Source link #Snow #ice #hit #northern #U.S #Heres #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Grief amid joy as three gaunt Israeli hostages released Grief amid joy as three gaunt Israeli hostages released The release of three Israeli civilians from captivity by ****** was bittersweet for families who were horrified by the pale, emaciated figures they saw on TV. Source link #Grief #joy #gaunt #Israeli #hostages #released Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]