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Charlie’s Angels Foundation: the WA mum offering support and understanding to bereaved families Charlie’s Angels Foundation: the WA mum offering support and understanding to bereaved families ‘It was deep in the depths of that pain, while grappling with the unbearable weight of being a mother mourning a child, that Kelly Binnington decided the only way out was through connection’ Source link #Charlies #Angels #Foundation #mum #offering #support #understanding #bereaved #families Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US judge declines to block Elon Musk’s DOGE from Labor Department systems US judge declines to block Elon Musk’s DOGE from Labor Department systems (Reuters) -A federal judge on Friday declined to block Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting department from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor’s systems, an initial setback for the government employee unions resisting his efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy. The temporary ruling by U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington, D.C., is the first step in a lawsuit against the Labor Department by one of the largest U.S. labor unions, which alleges billionaire Musk could obtain sensitive information about investigations into his own companies and competitors by accessing government computer systems. Bates ruled that “although the Court harbors concerns about defendants’ alleged conduct,” the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) had not shown it was harmed by the Labor Department’s actions. 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. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said in a statement that the decision was “a setback, but not a defeat,” and that the union would provide more evidence to support its claims. A Department of Labor spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent late on Friday. President Donald Trump has deputized Musk, the world’s richest person and owner of electric vehicle company Tesla, space technology company SpaceX and other businesses, with leading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to identify fraud and waste in the government. Musk’s efforts have alarmed lawmakers and advocacy groups who say he is overstepping his authority by seeking to dismantle agencies responsible for critical government programs and fire federal workers en masse. Another group of federal employee unions and retirees has sued the Treasury Department to block what it says is the unlawful transmission of sensitive payment records to DOGE personnel. Treasury temporarily agreed on Wednesday not to give further access while the case plays out. In the Labor Department lawsuit, the AFL-CIO asked the court to block what it said was Musk’s imminent plan to access department systems. The union, which represents roughly 800,000 government workers, said that would potentially give Musk access to non-public information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s probes into SpaceX, Tesla and his tunneling company, The Boring Company, as well as investigations into his competitors. The union also said that in the absence of court intervention, DOGE could access Bureau of Labor Statistics data about the health of the economy and sensitive information about government employees, including the identities of those who have filed worker compensation claims or sought protection for wage and hour complaints. The White House has said Musk will recuse himself from matters in which he has a conflict of interest. As a so-called special government employee, he is subject to some but not all conflict-of-interest and ethics rules for federal workers. Musk’s rapid takeover of U.S. government agencies has enabled the South African-born businessman to exert unprecedented control over America’s 2.2-million-member federal workforce and begin a dramatic reshaping of government. Musk has already moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development and says USAID is canceling scores of government consulting contracts and underutilized leases. (Reporting by Jack Queen in New York and David Bario, Editing by Alexia Garamfalvi, William Mallard and Shri Navaratnam) Source link #judge #declines #block #Elon #Musks #DOGE #Labor #Department #systems Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Box Office: ‘Dog Man’ Still Off the Leash at No. 1, ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Love Hurts’ Beat Slowly in Quiet Super Bowl Weekend – Variety Box Office: ‘Dog Man’ Still Off the Leash at No. 1, ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Love Hurts’ Beat Slowly in Quiet Super Bowl Weekend – Variety Box Office: ‘Dog Man’ Still Off the Leash at No. 1, ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Love Hurts’ Beat Slowly in Quiet Super Bowl Weekend VarietyNo 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 Box Office Update: Heart Eyes and Love Hurts both underperform JoBlo.com‘Dog Man’ Stays No. 1 With $13.7 Million at Super Bowl Box Office Yahoo Entertainment Source link #Box #Office #Dog #Man #Leash #Heart #Eyes #Love #Hurts #Beat #Slowly #Quiet #Super #Bowl #Weekend #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Dortmund coach Kovac loses, champs Leverkusen held New Dortmund coach Kovac loses, champs Leverkusen held Coach Niko Kovac has begun life at Borussia Dortmund with a 2-1 defeat at home against VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, while champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a goalless draw at VfL Wolfsburg. Stuttgart will be thankful to former defender Waldemar Anton after he scored an own goal to give them the opener in the 50th minute of Saturday’s clash. Jeff Chabot then added a second for the guests just after the hour with his maiden Bundesliga goal. Julian Brandt pulled one back for Dortmund in the 81st but their hopes of grabbing at least a point were dashed when Julian Ryerson received a second yellow and was sent off in the 89th. Dortmund have now won only one of their six league games so far this year in a run that includes four defeats. They are 11th in the standings and six points from Stuttgart, who currently occupy the last spot for Champions League qualification. Kovac was brought to replace Nuri Sahin and turn things around but started his term on a negative note. Leverkusen scored a last-gasp goal on Wednesday that helped them defeat Cologne 3-2 in the ******* Cup, but failed to repeat the trick at Wolfsburg. Despite the point, they now sit eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich ahead of their blockbuster clash next weekend. Elsewhere, in a duel directly linked to the relegation battle, Union Berlin managed to take a breather while at the same time plunging Hoffenheim closer to the danger zone in a 4-0 win. Benedict Hollerbach scored a brace, Marin Ljubicic was on target on his Bundesliga debut and Andrej Ilic also netted. Union are now 10 points from the drop zone, while Hoffenheim have four points separating them from the relegation play-off spot. In other matches, Mainz and Augsburg played out a goalless draw while Freiburg prevailed 1-0 against Heidenheim. Source link #Dortmund #coach #Kovac #loses #champs #Leverkusen #held Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kennedy Center Swipes Back at Unprecedented Trump Shakeup Kennedy Center Swipes Back at Unprecedented Trump Shakeup The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., released a statement in response to President Donald Trump‘s announcement Friday that he plans to fire board members and name himself chair of the iconic institution. The Center explained that while the president does have the authority to replace board members, these actions would be unprecedented—and that it had not received any direct communication about the proposed changes. “There is nothing in the Center’s statute that would prevent a new administration from replacing board members; however, this would be the first time such action has been taken,” the Center said, noting that the chair is typically elected by other board members. After announcing the overhaul on Truth Social, the president sent termination notices to multiple members of the organization’s board, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein, who he said “do not share our Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” The Kennedy Center said that some members did receive termination notices but that the organization itself has received no official communication from the White House. Trump did not attend a single Kennedy Center Honors ceremony during his first presidency. On Friday, Trump blasted the Kennedy Center on Truth Social for allegedly featuring “Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth—THIS WILL STOP.” Trump later trolled the Center on Truth Social with an AI-generated image of himself as a conductor with a caption that reads, “Welcome to the New Kennedy Center!” Donald Trump as Kennedy Center conductor / Truth Social “Since our doors opened in 1971, we have had a collaborative relationship with every presidential administration,” the statement said. “Since that time, the Kennedy Center has had a ***-partisan board of trustees that has supported the arts in a non-partisan fashion.” Source link #Kennedy #Center #Swipes #Unprecedented #Trump #Shakeup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Microsoft click-baits users with useless ‘How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge’ instruction doc Microsoft click-baits users with useless ‘How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge’ instruction doc Microsoft’s Bing search engine (via PCWorld) presents a clickbait result when you ask how to uninstall Microsoft Edge. While it shows a video with instructions and features the question, “Why can’t I uninstall Microsoft Edge?” the top article is titled “How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge,” with the URL indicating it’s an official Microsoft page. However, clicking the link directs you to the Microsoft Edge homepage, which highlights everything positive about the browser and doesn’t answer your initial query. Google Chrome is still the leading browser, with StatCounter reporting a 67.08% market share. Safari is at 17.95%, but it’s only available on Apple devices. Microsoft Edge is in third place, with a distant 5.2% market share despite being bundled with Microsoft Windows. This is unfortunate, especially as Microsoft Edge is a good alternative to Chrome. Both are Chromium-based browsers, so there’s little difference in performance, and it has a few features that could give Chrome a run for its money. For example, it has a RAM limiter, which stops it from hogging your PC’s memory, while it also has a popup feature that highlights extensions that make it run slower. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Since we live in a free society, you can still download and install Chrome on your PC using Microsoft Edge. But if you do this, you’re bound to encounter several popups encouraging you to stick with the built-in browser on your Windows PC. Microsoft may even ask you why you’re ditching Edge for Chrome. Microsoft also created a page that looks like Google when you search for it on Bing, which could fool non-tech-savvy users who want to use Alphabet’s search engine, although it has since taken this down. Moves like this suggest that Microsoft is desperate to capture market share from Alphabet, especially as its products—namely Google Search, Google Workspace, and Google Chrome—dominate their specific industries. Microsoft is also trying hard to make users switch to Windows 11, especially with the coming demise of Windows 10 in October 2025. Many are still resistant, though, especially with its TPM 2.0 requirement that disqualifies many PC hardware that is otherwise capable of running the operating system. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Microsoft #clickbaits #users #useless #Uninstall #Microsoft #Edge #instruction #doc Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal Liberals announce dates for 2 leadership debates – National Federal Liberals announce dates for 2 leadership debates – National Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal Party of Canada has announced two leadership debates — one in English and one in French — to be held in Montreal later this month, ahead of the vote to determine their next leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor. On Saturday, the party announced the French debate will take place on Feb. 24, and the English debate the following day. Save the dates! pic.twitter.com/NHIK8amywI — Liberal Party (@liberal_party) February 8, 2025 The debates fall less than two weeks before the March 9 vote to secure the Liberal Party’s new leader. Story continues below advertisement “This is a time for Liberals across the country to exchange ideas and engage in thoughtful debate to shape the future of our party and our country – and I encourage all Liberals to get involved in this exciting moment for our party, Sachit Mehra, President of the Liberal Party of Canada, said in a statement announcing the vote in early January. 4:18 Liberal Leadership race heats up Trending Now Nearly 70% of Canadians think less of U.S. due to Trump tariffs: Ipsos Calgary woman fends off porch pirates in her bathrobe: ‘Adrenaline took over’ The campaign teams for the remaining Liberal leadership contestants all confirmed Friday they have cleared a major fundraising hurdle, allowing them to remain in the race. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. The campaigns said they have each paid the party $125,000 that was due Friday — part of an instalment plan to manage a hefty total entry fee of $350,000. The candidates will have to come up with a final payment of $125,000 by Feb. 17. Story continues below advertisement The Liberal party is looking to replace Trudeau in record time. Trudeau announced Jan. 6 that he would step down as soon as a new leader was elected, and prorogued Parliament until March 24. The party later announced it would elect its next leader on March 9. The contestants for party leader are former Liberal House leader Karina Gould, former Liberal MP Frank Baylis, former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla, former central bank governor Mark Carney and former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland. The party reported a week ago that nearly 400,000 supporters registered as members to vote in the leadership race before the deadline. — With files from The ********* Press More on Politics More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Federal #Liberals #announce #dates #leadership #debates #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple Insider Reports Surprising iPhone SE Release Date – Forbes Apple Insider Reports Surprising iPhone SE Release Date – Forbes Apple Insider Reports Surprising iPhone SE Release Date ForbesApple’s Long-Awaited Overhaul of iPhone SE Nears Release BloombergApple’s Next iPhone Could Be The Best iPhone Yet ForbesNew Apple products will launch next week, here’s what’s coming 9to5MacNew iPhone SE expected next week – with it the home button dies forever! Yahoo! Voices Source link #Apple #Insider #Reports #Surprising #iPhone #Release #Date #Forbes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nat Locke: when back-to-school meant brown paper, blisters and the mystery of which class you’re in Nat Locke: when back-to-school meant brown paper, blisters and the mystery of which class you’re in School went back this week for absolutely everyone, so it’s time for me to say something hackneyed and cliched like “Oh, it was different in my day!” This is true, because I am approximately 430 years old. Source link #Nat #Locke #backtoschool #meant #brown #paper #blisters #mystery #class #youre Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Charity boss cancelled for ‘Islamophobia’ wins legal battle in victory for free speech Charity boss cancelled for ‘Islamophobia’ wins legal battle in victory for free speech A charity boss who was cancelled for “Islamophobic” social media posts has won a landmark court case in a victory for free speech. The Charity Commission made a disqualification order against Gary Mond in 2023, after a handful of historical “anti-*******” posts on social media were brought to light. The commission’s decision has now been quashed on appeal. It is the first time the commission has had a disqualification order overturned. Mr Mond, who is Jewish, was a trustee of the Jewish National Fund *** (JNF ***), which describes itself as “Britain’s oldest Israel charity”, for 12 years before the commission said it was investigating his posts. The commission disqualified Mr Mond from acting as a charity trustee or senior manager for two and a half years because it said his online activity could have brought the charities he worked with into disrepute. It is the shortest disqualification order that the commission has issued to date but the tribunal nonetheless ruled on Thursday that it was not proportionate or necessary and should be reversed. ‘Perceived as anti-Islam’ While the tribunal said some of Mr Mond’s social media activity could be “perceived as anti-Islam”, it agreed that “Mr Mond has the right to freedom of expression”. It also agreed that the online posts in question, dating from 2014 to 2021, did not constitute “the conduct of someone who is unfit” to be a trustee. In one such post, Mr Mond said that if a significant number of Muslims were elected as Labour MPs “the Britain that we knew will have gone forever”. In another he said that “civilisation” was “at war with Islam”. He has since clarified that he meant to refer to “Islamic fundamentalism” rather than the religion of Islam. The Commission also focused on posts made by others on Facebook which Mr Mond had “liked”. His social media activity came to the Commission’s attention after news outlets reported them. Mr Mond, who spent over £60,000 on his appeal, has consistently rejected any suggestion that he is “Islamophobic”. The tribunal found the Commission’s order to disqualify Mr Mond to be undesirable “in order to protect public trust and confidence in charities generally”. Mr Mond told The Telegraph: “The outcome of this case, which was an appalling waste of both taxpayers’ money and my own, says infinitely more about the Charity Commission than it does about me. “As a trustee I worked hard and behaved entirely properly. I did not steal money, nor did I mismanage any charity. It should not be any business of the Charity Commission what I choose to write on social media on matters totally unconnected to charities. “I hope that the powers that be will investigate the Charity Commission’s actions. It is not for me to call for resignations, but I think that the commission’s reputation has been severely damaged and steps to prevent this type of behaviour from a government institution ever happening again need to be taken.” A Charity Commission spokesman said: “The outcome of this case brings more clarity to trustees’ appropriate use of social media, underlining the need for all trustees to act in the best interests of their charity including while posting in a personal capacity.” Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #Charity #boss #cancelled #Islamophobia #wins #legal #battle #victory #free #speech Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Civilization VII VR Lets You Build Your Cities On A Virtual Reality Tabletop Civilization VII VR Lets You Build Your Cities On A Virtual Reality Tabletop 2K and Firaxis Games are gearing up to add a whole new reality to the Civilization experience. Today, during the Civ World Summit livestream on the official Firaxis Games Twitch channel, the studios announced they will be bringing Sid Meier’s Civilization VII–the latest installment in the strategy franchise–to virtual and mixed reality for the first time ever in Civilization VII VR for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S. This new take on Civilization will position players above the playing area, which will be contained within a massive circular surface called the Command Table. Civ VII VR will support both single-player and online multiplayer modes, though online players will be limited to opponents also using a Meta Quest 3 or 3S. The leaders seated around the Command Table. Civilization VII VR will also support full virtual reality and mixed reality modes. With both options, players can give orders to their citizens from a far away, top-down perspective, or they can zoom in on the actions on the board by leaning forward while the little virtual citizens work on each project as instructed. The full VR setting will see the player transported into a a massive museum, with the area outside of the museum tailored to that player’s selected leader. Mixed reality, meanwhile, will place the surface of the Command Table onto a flat surface in the real-world physical space, transforming a kitchen table, for example, into an intense battleground. Civilization VII VR is set to launch on Meta Quest 3 and 3S platforms in Spring 2025. It can be wishlisted now on both platforms via the Meta Store. Source link #Civilization #VII #Lets #Build #Cities #Virtual #Reality #Tabletop Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Want to Buy TikTok’s US Business After All – Bloomberg Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Want to Buy TikTok’s US Business After All – Bloomberg Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Want to Buy TikTok’s US Business After All Bloomberg Source link #Elon #Musk #Doesnt #Buy #TikToks #Business #Bloomberg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Belinda Bencic wins first title since becoming a mum Belinda Bencic wins first title since becoming a mum Belinda Bencic has come from behind to beat American Ashlyn Krueger 4-6 6-1 6-1 and claim the Abu Dhabi Open, her first WTA Tour title since the birth of her daughter. Swiss ace Bencic, a former world number four and Olympic champion, celebrated the arrival of her first child, Bella, in April before making her comeback at the end of October at a low-level tournament in Hamburg. The 27-year-old only returned to playing on the WTA Tour just over a month ago, but has wasted no time getting back up to speed, reaching the fourth round of the *********** Open. She had defeated top seed and defending champion Elena Rybakina to reach Saturday’s final, and started sketchily 24 hours later as she looked to repeat her 2023 tournament success in Abu Dhabi. Bencic struggled to hold serve in the opening set as Krueger forced four breaks to take the early lead, but the Swiss regrouped to twice break the 20-year-old American world No.51 and then hold to take command of the second set at 4-0. Her momentum continued in the decider, with Bencic breaking in the second game before then holding a crucial third game to lead 3-0. Although Krueger broke back in the sixth game, Bencic swiftly closed out a first match-point chance to clinch her ninth career WTA singles title. Bencic’s husband, Martin Hromkovic, was in the crowd, and the Swiss player celebrated her win with their daughter when accepting the trophy at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre. “It’s been a while. It’s so emotional to come back and to win a title in front of my family is really special,” Bencic said during her post-match interview on court. “Also to my coach, Iain (Hughes), I think we did such hard work to play here. “To my husband and daughter Bella, I love you so much. It was a big dream for me to come back and play in front of her and to win the tournament.” Source link #Belinda #Bencic #wins #title #mum Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Star Wars Outlaws on *****: Get It for $40 on PS5 & Xbox Series X Star Wars Outlaws on *****: Get It for $40 on PS5 & Xbox Series X Star Wars Outlaws is on ***** for $40! Dive into this rogue-filled adventure for PS5 and Xbox Series X before the deal ends! Source link #Star #Wars #Outlaws #***** #PS5 #amp #Xbox #Series Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D listed at $699 and $599, same prices as last-gen Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D listed at $699 and $599, same prices as last-gen Preliminary listings at Newegg hint that AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D will reportedly cost $599 and $699, similar to their Ryzen 7000 equivalents, per momomo_us at X. The product pages are live, but the pricing details have not been listed, at least publicly. The source of this information is likely a data scraper, and similar prices shown at PCPartPicker support this. AMD revealed the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D at CES last month, claiming 20% higher gaming performance versus Intel’s Arrow Lake processors. As with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, these CPUs are packaged with AMD’s second-generation 3D V-Cache technology with the SRAM chiplet sitting beneath the CCD for improved thermals and higher clock speeds. As only one of the two CCDs (Core Complex Dies) features the 3D cache, the total cache count remains unchanged compared to the last generation. The image shared by momomo_us lists several Ryzen 9000 series processors, including the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, priced at $599.99 and $699.99, respectively. As expected, both SKUs are currently out of stock, but they’re rumored to hit shelves alongside the Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs next month. Conveniently for us, PCPartPicker also tracked the pricing of these CPUs at Newegg; however, it failed to capture any details about the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. Based on AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D offers 16 cores and 32 threads, with 144MB of total cache (128MB L3 + 16MB L2) and a 170W TDP. On the other hand, the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D comes with 140MB of total cache (128MB L3 + 12MB L2) and a TDP of 120W. Both CPUs are rated at boost clocks of 5.7 GHz and 5.5 GHz, respectively. However, these numbers likely refer to the CCD without the 3D cache. You can expect some frequency delta between both CCDs, as was seen with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Unlike the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which launched at a $30 premium ($479 MSRP) but is now impossible to find at MSRP, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D seemingly hold the same launch price as their predecessors. Assuming that AMD has sufficient inventory and the prices of these CPUs don’t spike up, will the 9800X3D eat into 9900X3D sales? That should depend on whether these processors can keep up with their non-X3D counterparts in productivity and offer comparable gaming performance versus the 9800X3D. Unfortunately, AMD didn’t share any information in this regard, so you’ll have to wait for further details or independent reviews, including ours, to learn more. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Ryzen #9950X3D #Ryzen #9900X3D #listed #prices #lastgen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The challenge of unearthing lost things and solving inscrutable puzzles is a driving force in the world of science. Such breakthroughs rarely happen in the derring-do fashion of the “Indiana Jones” films that inspired me to search for lost cities in my childhood backyard. Rather, some of the groundbreaking discoveries that peel back the layers of history are taking place in labs and on computer screens. Artificial intelligence is even peering through the most impenetrable of artifacts: ancient, charred scrolls that are too delicate to be unfurled. Once upon a planet Herculaneum scroll PHerc. 172 is the fifth intact scroll to be virtually unrolled as part of the Vesuvius Challenge. – Vesuvius Challenge Scholars have deciphered some of the first words from a Herculaneum scroll burned and buried in AD 79 during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. One of the first words, written in ancient Greek, was translated to “disgust.” It appears twice within a few columns of text. The artifact is the fifth intact Herculaneum scroll to be virtually unrolled using AI and scans in the Vesuvius Challenge. The competition is spurring researchers to decode the wealth of information about ancient Rome and Greece contained within the papyri. The as-yet-unknown chemical composition of the ink has made this particular scroll easier to read through X-rays, but scientists believe it may contain one particular ingredient. Defying gravity If the asteroid Bennu were to collide with Earth, which it has a 1 in 2,700 chance of doing about 157 years from now, the impact would set off a global winter, according to a new study. The event, with reduced sunlight, dropping temperatures and less rainfall, could last for years and lead to food insecurity. And a recently detected asteroid, called 2024 YR4, has a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet in 2032. But astronomers are quick to point out that the chances of either asteroid strike are slim. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s cherry red sports car, launched into space in 2018 on the inaugural flight of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, was recently mistaken for an asteroid — pointing to a larger issue of trying to track near-Earth objects in space. A long time ago In one scene of the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, is depicted traveling to Bosham, England, where he then feasts in an extravagant hall. – Hulton Archive/Getty Images Archaeologists traced the home of England’s last Anglo-Saxon king that appears in the medieval Bayeux Tapestry. The find provides a glimpse into a time nearly 1,000 years ago that served as a key turning point in British history. The enigmatic artwork spans hundreds of feet and depicts William, Duke of Normandy, and his army killing Harold Godwinson, or Harold II, at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The team was able to find the “lost” palace of Harold II, shown twice in the intricate embroidery, using ground-penetrating radar to peek beneath another grand residence in Bosham, England. Lunar update The far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth, is home to many wonders — including a massive crater near the lunar south pole with deep grooves radiating away from it. Now, astronomers think they know what happened. A comet or asteroid likely slammed into the moon 3.8 billion years ago, creating a colossal impact basin. Debris from the collision then carved out two scenic Grand Canyon-size valleys within about 10 minutes. Separately, China plans to send a flying robot to search for water on the moon’s far side next year as part of the Chang’e-7 mission, furthering the country’s plans to land astronauts on the lunar surface within the next five years. Fantastic creatures A male Darwin’s frog and a newborn froglet can be seen at the London Zoo. – Benjamin Tapley Darwin’s frog is a tiny, endangered species at risk of disappearing from the planet. But 11 male frogs have brought hope to conservationists after “giving birth” altogether to 33 froglets at the London Zoo. Male Darwin’s frogs actually carry tadpoles inside their vocal sacs as a protective act while the larvae metamorphose into froglets. Then, the frog dads ***** out the froglets. Conservationists transported the male frogs over 7,000 miles (11,000 kilometers) from their remote home off the coast of Chile to protect the species from a deadly ******* that’s affecting amphibians across the world. In other animal news, scientists say they are awestruck over the unexpected arrival of a baby swell shark at Louisiana’s Shreveport Aquarium because no male sharks have visited the tank in years. Discoveries Share these new stories with your friends: — An analysis of a 68 million-year-old fossilized skull in Antarctica revealed the oldest known modern bird, which had a toothless beak and was about the size of a mallard. — One-third of the world population, including 80% of North Americans, cannot see the Milky Way due to light pollution from cities. But there is a growing movement to bring back dark skies. — Some great apes are capable of recognizing when a human partner doesn’t know something, and they try to help communicate that information in a very human trait called “theory of mind.” — Scientists pioneered a new approach to understanding the oldest unsolved problem in physics: the structure of turbulence, a phenomenon seen in moving water and clouds, that could improve the design of airplanes. Like what you’ve read? Oh, but there’s more. Sign up here to receive in your inbox the next edition of Wonder Theory, brought to you by CNN Space and Science writers Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt and Jackie Wattles. They find wonder in planets beyond our solar system and discoveries from the ancient world. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com Source link #words #decoded #burnt #scrolls #havent #read #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Super Bowl 2025 expert picks, odds, prop bets, best bets, where to watch, live streaming, more – CBS Sports Super Bowl 2025 expert picks, odds, prop bets, best bets, where to watch, live streaming, more – CBS Sports Super Bowl 2025 expert picks, odds, prop bets, best bets, where to watch, live streaming, more CBS SportsSuper Bowl 2025: Predictions, picks, final score, MVP and more Yahoo SportsHistory at Stake: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs CNNSuper Bowl 2025 picks: Chiefs vs. Eagles spread, total prediction, odds New York Post Source link #Super #Bowl #expert #picks #odds #prop #bets #bets #watch #live #streaming #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Detransitioner Embraces Jesus, Leaves Gender Chaos Behind: ‘A Very Evil Agenda’ Detransitioner Embraces Jesus, Leaves Gender Chaos Behind: ‘A Very Evil Agenda’ Oli London has come a long way in his journey to faith after detransitioning and leaving behind a life plagued by confusion. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” London, who now vocally speaks out to help others facing gender dysphoria, recently told CBN News about the “very dark headspace” many people facing gender confusion often experience. While London cautioned he can’t speak for everyone, he recalled his own challenges in detail. “For me personally and for many of these people, they are in a very dark headspace in the sense that they are extremely, extremely depressed,” he said. “They’re judging themselves every day; they’re not happy. I mean, the fact that you’re willing to chop off body parts and change yourself beyond repair is very indicative of the fact that you’re struggling mentally with something very, very difficult.” With that in mind, London encouraged people to show sympathy and to try and help those struggling with gender issues to help guide them toward clarity, especially as the truth of the matter is often shielded. “You’re cutting off these body parts … because … deep down, you hate yourself or some people — not myself, but some people — have been through abuse,” he said. “The trans lobby has a lot of money, a lot of power. They do try to suppress any study.” London also spoke about the medicalization of the issue and the reluctance many doctors and professionals have to telling the truth and steering kids away from gender medicines and surgeries. “I wasn’t told by a doctor … ‘If you don’t do this, you may end up taking your life,’” he said. “But many parents are being told this by doctors and therapists, and … I think it’s a very cruel thing to do to a parent.” Ultimately, London implicated the gender industry and those who suppress the truth — and explained the difficult place some parents might find themselves in. “It’s a very evil agenda, but there are a lot of parents that generally think they’re doing the best for their kid,” he said. “They’re being told by a medical professional and they trust that person. They’ve seen their kid going through something very difficult and they just want their kid to be happy.” And with some doctors claiming the children would be happier with trans-affirming changes — and with warnings kids might take their own lives if parents don’t comply — he said these guardians are being “very cruelly told” they must make a choice. “For any parent, that is the worst nightmare scenario,” London said. “So that is how they get a lot of parents to consent to these irreversible surgeries and hormones, and it’s a very, very cruel process.” London also explained the mindset, from his perspective, of many people who are trans-identifying, explaining that “all they think about all from the moment they wake up to the moment they sleep is being trans.” “That is the number one thing that consumes them and it’s almost like an opioid addiction,” he said. “Because it completely consumes the person. That’s all they’re focused on.” London continued, “All they’re thinking about is, ’OK, how can I get the hormones? How can I get the next surgery? What can I do next to change?’” This was his own mindset and struggle as he navigated gender issues. He recalled finding himself unhappy, even as he took extensive actions to try and transform himself into a female. “I was reflecting for many, many months about, ‘Do I continue down this path? Do I continue getting more and more surgeries?’” he recalled. “And, at the end of the day, it was only giving me a temporary happiness for a couple of months every time I would do something. And I was thinking, ‘Can I live my life, the rest of my life like this, being unhappy and pretending to be happy, putting on a smile, putting on the makeup, pretending to be happy, or can I actually take a step back and think, ‘How can I change this mentality? How can I fix my thinking?’” London said the journey was tough but that he was able to start down a path to correct himself and embrace his biological gender. In the process, he discovered Christianity and found peace in developing his faith — a peace that gave him strength to find inner healing. “That’s where going to church and Christianity came into my life, because that was the stepping stone for me to feel encouraged to change,” London said. “That was the stepping stone that helped me feel some strength that I can actually do this.” Ultimately, he is now working to help others find freedom as well, explaining the power people can find in faith to make change. “If you’re feeling trapped, if you’re feeling unhappy, why not just walk into a church?” he said. “Because I guarantee you that will change your life, because Christians are very kind people, they’re non-judgmental. And I think that’s what a lot of people trapped in this gender cult feel is that, ‘Oh, Christians are judging us, you know they’re not accepting, but actually Christians are the most accepting community. They don’t judge you for their past.” Source link #Detransitioner #Embraces #Jesus #Leaves #Gender #Chaos #Evil #Agenda Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Leyton Orient 1-2 Manchester City: Jamie Donley scores FA Cup wonder goal Leyton Orient 1-2 Manchester City: Jamie Donley scores FA Cup wonder goal The history books will say Leyton Orient led their thrilling FA Cup fourth-round tie with Premier League champions Manchester City for 40 minutes because of a Stefan Ortega own goal. Forget that. To anyone lucky enough to be there to witness it – a tie Man City recovered to win 2-1 – Leyton Orient scored thanks to a wonder strike from Jamie Donley. It was the Tottenham loanee who seized on the loose ball after City midfielder Nico Gonzalez had the ball taken off him just inside the visitors’ half. It was Donley who spotted Ortega off his line and executed a quite brilliant 50-yard chip that sailed over the City goalkeeper. Yes, the ball struck the bar and only crossed the line because it hit Ortega as the ******* failed to regain his balance after trying to make the initial save. It was Donley’s goal. “It is a shame it has gone down as an own goal,” said Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens. “It is not deserved and I am sure Ortega doesn’t want it. It is one thing seeing it, it is another executing.” Despite the result, the goal belongs in FA Cup folklore. A series of experienced former top-level professionals certainly spoke about the effort as if Donley has scored it. “It’s an absolutely remarkable goal,” said ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown on Match of the Day. “It’s the strike of a lifetime. To even think about shooting from there – wow.” “What a spot,” enthused Chris Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live. “What a story. It’s absolutely sensational. “It will go down as an own goal but it is one of the greatest FA Cup goals.” But what did it feel like to actually do it? “I know I hit the goal well,” said Donley. “I knew it fell for me nicely. “I saw him off his line and luckily it went in. It would have been a lot nicer if we won but it was a good moment.” Donley had previously scored five goals this season. In status or artistic impression, none can compare to this one. Even City boss Pep Guardiola, while seething at what he believed was a clear foul on his £50m debutant Gonzalez – whose status as the replacement for injured Ballon d’Or winner Rodri makes him such a key figure, and who, as a result of the perceived infringement, now has his participation in Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first-leg in doubt, was full of admiration. “What a goal,” he said. “What a fantastic shot – the quality, the technique, the speed, the flight of the ball. “When you concede this goal, you just congratulate Donley. He’s an incredible left-footed player and he made a fantastic goal.” Source link #Leyton #Orient #Manchester #City #Jamie #Donley #scores #Cup #goal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr mark 40 years reading Seven news, Alison Fan gives her insight into the TV duo Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr mark 40 years reading Seven news, Alison Fan gives her insight into the TV duo As Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon mark 40 years reading Seven’s news bulletin, long-time friend and colleague Alison Fan reflects on their success, their most challenging moments and how it all began. Source link #Rick #Ardon #Susannah #Carr #mark #years #reading #news #Alison #Fan #insight #duo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: which of Dyson’s mops should you buy? Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: which of Dyson’s mops should you buy? The Dyson V15s Submarine and WashG1 are both capable of mopping your floors. In fact, they’re the only models in Dyson’s floor-care lineup that can do so. In this article, we’ll compare the two, so you can see which model will suit your needs best. The V15s Detect Submarine launched in 2023 and is a hybrid vacuum and mop. It’s a V15 Detect vacuum, with an extra floorhead just for mopping. The vacuuming capabilities are advanced, but mopping functionality is relatively basic, and both are operated via a trigger that needs to be continually depressed. You can get the full low-down in our Dyson V15s Submarine review. In contrast, the WashG1 is a dedicated wet cleaner. It launched in 2024 and offers more advanced mopping capabilities: there are multiple mop modes to choose from; it will separate liquid from solid waste for easier disposal; and it has self-cleaning capabilities. It’s operated via a single-press button. It can’t vacuum at all, though. Find out more in our full Dyson WashG1 review. Which model you go for will depend on your needs. The V15s Detect Submarine is great if you’re short on space, and want a two-in-one appliance for vacuuming and mopping. It’s also perhaps a better choice if you only have a bit of hard floor, because the water tanks are far smaller than those of the WashG1. However, be aware that a design flaw means it’s very easy to spill dirty water back onto your newly clean floors. Those with lots of hard floor or wanting to deal with ******* or more challenging spillages would be better opting for the WashG1; but it’s a dedicated model that can’t clean your carpets, too. The WashG1 is specifically a wet cleaner, with no vacuuming capabilities (Image credit: Future) Both are premium priced appliances, with the WashG1 the cheaper of the two. However, when you factor in that the V15s Submarine also comes with all the capabilities of the (not cheap) V15 vacuum, it appears to be slightly better value for money. That’s the short version; read on for a more in-depth look at how the Dyson V15s Submarine vs WashG1 compare. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is a V15 stick vacuum with an extra floorhead for mopping (Image credit: TechRadar / Sharmishta Sarkar) Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: price V15s Submarine is more expensive, at $949.99 / £799.99 / AU$949 WashG1 is cheaper at $699.99 / £599.99 / AU$1,549 Both are premium appliances – Submarine is perhaps better value In the US, the WashG1 has a list price of $699.99, while the V15s Detect Submarine is $949.99 at full price. In the ***, it’s £599.99 for the WashG1 and £799.99 for the V15s Detect Submarine. Finally, shoppers in Australia can get the WashG1 for AU$949. There are a couple of different V15s options here – the standard model is called the Absolute and costs AU$1,549, and there’s an upgraded option with features borrowed from the Gen5detect vacuum, for AU$1,649. Those are all the list prices when purchasing direct from Dyson – it doesn’t account for deals or differences in price when shopping via third-party retailers. The V15s costs a fair bit more in all territories, but you’re perhaps getting better value for money with the V15s, because you’re also getting all the functionality of the V15 vacuum. Prices for the V15 on its own start from $749.99 / £649.99 / AU$1,449. Note that the Submarine floorhead isn’t compatible with any other stick vacuums, even the standard V15 – the software has been rewired in the V15s to support vacuuming and mopping. Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell – Column 0 WashG1 V15s Detect Submarine Size (H x L x W): 44.9 x 8.9 x 11.8in / 114 x 22.5 x 30cm 49.1 x 10.6 x 2.1in / 124.6 x 26.8 x 25.3cm Weight (empty): 10.8lbs / 4.9kg 8.4lbs / 3.8 kg Clean water tank volume: 1L 0.3L Dirty water tank volume: 0.8L 0.36L Max runtime: 35 mins Unknown Extra tools: None Various, depending on model, including vacuum floorheads and detail tools Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: design V15s Submarine is a V15 vacuum with an extra mop floorhead Dyson WashG1 is a dedicated wet floor cleaner; no vacuuming abilities WashG1 has larger water tanks and multiple mop rollers The V15s Detect Submarine looks just like one of Dyson’s newest flagship cordless stick vacuums, with a motor, filter, dust bin, and cyclone array. In fact, that’s exactly what it is – the difference is entirely in the additional mopping floorhead. The standard version is based on the V15 vacuum. In Australia only, there’s also an upgraded version that’s more similar to the Gen5detect, with a crevice tool integrated into the wand, and more advanced filtration. The V15s Detect Submarine will typically come with two vacuuming floorheads (plus the separate mop). The Motorbar floorhead is suitable for both hard floors and carpet, and is the head that needs to be attached if you want to use automatic suction adjustment. The Fluffy floorhead is specialized for use on hard floors only, and has a built-in laser to illuminate hidden dirt. You’ll also get a selection of detail tools (the exact bundle, including specific floorheads, will vary by territory, version and retailer, so do double-check before you buy.) All of this means the V15s can be used for a wide variety of vacuum cleaning tasks. The mop floorhead contains one velvety roller, and clean and dirty water tanks. Unlike most of today’s best wet-and-dry vacuums, there’s no suction when the machine is in mopping mode. The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine’s mop floorhead has just one velvety mop roller (Image credit: TechRadar / Sharmishta Sarkar) The WashG1 has no vacuuming capabilities (so no suction at all) – and is a tool dedicated to only mopping. The only cleaner head comprises two high-density microfiber rollers for liquid spillages, with a plate that presses into them to squeeze out dirty water. The floorhead also includes secondary rollers with big nylon bristles, designed to tackle solid mess. A key point of difference is that the WashG1 will separate solid and liquid waste as it cleans. So while the dirty water ends up in the dirty water tank, any solid debris is channeled into a tray that sits in the base of the floorhead, ready to be tapped into the bin. This makes emptying easier and is good news for long-term maintenance. The WashG1 has multiple different rollers, and a tray for solid waste (Image credit: Future) The setup of the clean and dirty water tanks on the V15s Detect Submarine and the WashG1 is quite different, and on balance the latter is much better. The V15s has a small bottle for clean water, and the tank for dirty water is hidden behind the roller. This dirty water compartment isn’t sealed, so when you’re done mopping and remove the floorhead, you’ll end up sloshing dirty water over your newly cleaned floor. The water tanks on the V15s are small, and integrated into the floorhead (Image credit: TechRadar / Sharmishta Sarkar) On the WashG1, the dirty and clean water tanks are transparent and mounted on the front of the handle, making them more easily visible and accessible. Dyson also specifically addressed the Submarine’s leaking issue when designing the WashG1. There, each tank is individually sealed with a ****** top. I isn’t quite perfect – the caps don’t ****** on especially deeply, and on test we found that unless handled carefully, the water inlet could also occasionally leak dirty water. Overall, though, it’s far, far better than on the Submarine. The tanks on the WashG1 are much larger and sit on the front of the handle (Image credit: Future) Another thing to be aware of is that the water tanks on the WashG1 are far larger than those on the Submarine. The WashG1 will hold about a liter of clean water at a time, while the Submarine will hold only 300ml. The Submarine will manage roughly a large living room before you’ll need to refill – if you have a number of rooms you want to mop, you’ll get round faster and with fewer interruptions with the WashG1. Controls and screen The V15s Detect Submarine is operated by a trigger, which needs to be continually depressed for use, whereas the WashG1 has the far more user-friendly single-press button. The Submarine has just one cleaning mode, plus there’s no way to choose different water levels (even via the MyDyson app). In contrast, the WashG1 has many: three different hydration modes, alongside a no-water mode and a Max mode. That last one is the wettest of the lot, and is designed for ingrained dirt. The V15s has one water mode, and the LCD screen shows remaining clean water (Image credit: TechRadar / Sharmishta Sarkar) Both models feature a small LCD screen on which to display a range of information. The V15s uses this to deliver real-time reports on what’s being sucked up when in vacuum mode; in mop mode, it will display the percentage of clean water available, so you know when you’re running out. Unfortunately, it doesn’t convey when the otherwise hidden dirty water tank is nearing full, which exacerbates the spillage issue. The WashG1 has various modes, and uses its screen to provide a range of info (Image credit: Future) The WashG1 uses its screen to show the hydration mode you’re using, and also provides a countdown of how much battery life remains. It display graphics informing you if you need to complete any tasks – so prior to self-cleaning, it will let you know if you need to empty the solid waste tray, for example. In terms of tank sensors, Dyson has gone the opposite way to the V15s, and will inform you when the WashG1’s dirty water tank is full but not when the clean water is empty. However, you can view this for yourself because the tank on this model is mounted on the handle. Dock You can dock the Submarine on a wall-mounted charger, to keep it out of the way. Plus, it comes with a drip tray for when the Submarine floorhead is wet. This is useful for catching spillages when removing the mop head, too. Alternatively, certain versions of the V15s (including our review model) come with a “Floor Dok Multi”, which is freestanding and includes spaces for all the different attachments. The WashG1 has a minimal floor dock (Image credit: Future) The WashG1 can’t be wall-mounted, although to its credit, the floor dock is very minimal – only marginally ******* than the floorhead, and very lightweight. Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: maintenance WashG1 has a self-clean mode; V15s does not Both have removable and washable rollers WashG1 also separates solid from liquid waste for easier disposal The V15s Submarine’s mop roller is removable and fully washable. In fact, the mop floorhead comes apart and can be completely rinsed out. (For vacuuming, the dust cup is the easy-empty Dyson style one.) On the V15s, the whole mop section can be rinsed out (Image credit: TechRadar / Sharmishta Sarkar) A point of difference is that the WashG1 comes with a self-clean cycle. Taking two minutes to run, it’s designed to be used after every mopping session, when you place the cleaner back on its dock. It runs clean water through the machine and uses a brush bar to clear any lingering solid debris from the rollers, then completes a no-water cycle to dry everything off a bit. This needs to be supplemented with occasional deep cleans. For this, all the rollers can be removed and rinsed, as can the solid waste tray. The rest of the floorhead doesn’t come off, though. The water tanks are large enough to get your whole hand in, making them super easy to clean, and there are no sharp corners where grime can build up. Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: performance WashG1 has multiple modes, and can handle more challenging cleans Dirty water tank of V15s is open and spills easily when removed WashG1’s single-press operation is less fiddly than V15s’ trigger Dyson always shines when it comes to maneuverability, and both the V15s Detect Submarine and Wash G1 are easy to drive around your home and great at pivoting around furniture and getting into corners. The mop parts are motorized, so they gently propel each machine forward in use, which helps negate the effect of the extra weight added by the water tanks. The weight is distributed differently on each machine. The V15s has a heavy vacuum motor and battery at the top, whereas much of the WashG1’s weight is in the base. Operation of the WashG1 is simpler – you just press a button once, whereas on the V15s you need to compress the trigger continually as you clean. The placement of the rollers is slightly better on the WashG1 versus the V15s Submarine. On the WashG1, the rollers fill almost the entire width and length of the floorhead, and there’s a thin cover that prevents wet marks on your baseboards. On the V15s, there’s slightly more of a gap along the short edges of the floorhead and the cover doesn’t drop down so far at the front, meaning you can end up with damp baseboards. However, both are generally very good at getting up close to the edges of rooms. The floorhead design is slightly better on the WashG1 (right) in terms of the roller placement (Image credit: Future) In terms of vacuuming, the V15s Detect Submarine boasts superb suction and a very powerful motor, and the vacuuming accessories are well designed and useful. An auto mode adjusts suction based on the dirt level on the floor, for a thorough, battery-efficient clean. Since there’s no counterpoint on the WashG1, we won’t get too in depth on the vacuum performance here – head direct to our Dyson V15 Detect review (the same base model) for more detail including the results of our suction tests – but the short version is we have no complaints on this front. It’s one of the very best cordless vacuums on the market. The V15s offers excellent vacuuming (Image credit: TechRadar / Sharmishta Sarkar) Moving on to mopping. Both the WashG1 and Dyson V15s Detect Submarine are great at tackling wet spills, small bits of debris, and mud. The WashG1 has multiple mopping modes and various rollers, which means it’s better at tackling tougher messes over the Submarine, which only has one mode and one roller. The Submarine also isn’t really geared towards liquid and debris spillages – cereal and milk, for instance. If you do use it to tackle any small bits of solid waste, you’ll need to make sure you clean it out thoroughly afterwards. Also bear in mind that because solids and liquids aren’t separated, you’ll need to account for that when getting rid of waste. The WashG1, on the other hand, helpfully splits solid and liquid, so you can pour the liquid down the sink, and throw solid waste into the trash. This tray on the WashG1 collects solid waste (Image credit: Future) The mop functionality of both models can tackle dust, but not as efficiently as a vacuum cleaner – so if you have only hard floors and opt for a WashG1, you might still want a vacuum cleaner in your arsenal. The Submarine, however, has a vacuum floorhead(s) for that. Neither cleaner is especially aggressive in its agitation – neither will “scrub: your floors, nor get into grouting cracks. In addition, both are really designed for use on perfectly flat floors, rather than those that might be uneven (this is true of the vast majority of wet cleaners). Dyson WashG1 – Flagstone floor test – YouTube Watch On Both the WashG1 and V15s are cordless cleaners. The WashG1’s maximum battery life is 35 minutes, which isn’t as long as your average cordless stick vac, but remains decent. The motor will automatically pause when the handle is clicked upright, so battery isn’t wasted. The V15s promises a maximum of 60 minutes of cleaning, but in vacuum mode. We don’t have a record of how long it will last in mopping mode, but we’d assume at least as long as the WashG1. Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: which should I buy? Buy the Dyson WashG1 if… Buy the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine if… Source link #Dyson #WashG1 #V15s #Detect #Submarine #Dysons #mops #buy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

4 Deductions Most People Forget About That Cost You Money 4 Deductions Most People Forget About That Cost You Money emmgunn / Getty Images Very few people like tax season, but missing out on valuable deductions could mean leaving money on the table. Many taxpayers overlook key write-offs that could lower their bills or put more money in their pockets. “The reason people commonly overlook these deductions might be because they may have switched from taking the standard deduction to itemizing deductions,” said Armine Alajian, accountant and founder of the Alajian Group. “There may also be a simple lack of awareness, a fear of being audited, getting it wrong or due to a lack of good record-keeping.” GOBanking Rates talked to accountants and tax experts about the four deductions most people forget about that cost you money. Discover More: 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth Explore Next: 3 Sneaky Things You Didn’t Realize Your Tax Software Was Doing — And How to Stop Them This Year According to the IRS, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) suspended the deduction of common job-hunting expenses, such as resume preparation and travel out of town for interviews or career fairs, from an individual’s federal income tax returns for tax years 2018 through 2025. However, some states allow deductions for job search expenses on state income tax returns. For specific information, check with your State Department of Revenue (which collects state taxes) or consult a tax advisor. Find Out: 6 Reasons Your Tax Refund Will Be Higher in 2025 In addition, if individuals don’t qualify for job search deductions but obtain side gigs or bridge jobs — such as ride-share drivers — they could be eligible for business mileage on their cars, according to Intuit Turbo Tax. Also according to the IRS, self-employed individuals who use their home as their primary place of business can deduct part of the operating expenses and depreciation of their home can also qualify for tax deductions. Alajian said that taxpayers can deduct out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses for themselves, spouses or dependents during the taxable year. “But if only these expenses exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income for the year,” Alajian said. “Anything less than that is not deductible. But that’s a good thing. It means your medical expenses aren’t too high.” Kevin Quinn, estate planning attorney at Legacy Counsellors, PC, said another healthcare-related deduction is the cost of uninsured long-term care for seniors. “Home health or nursing home care is a Schedule-A deduction,” Quinn said. “It is missed in most cases because many seniors don’t itemize their deductions. It is important to look at the standard deduction versus the Schedule-A deduction to see which is most financially beneficial before filing.” Story Continues Taxpayers can deduct home mortgage interest on the first $750,000 or $375,000 if married and filing separately, per the IRS. “With this, homeowners can subtract the amount of money they spend on mortgage interest from their taxable income, which can then lower the amount of taxes that they owe,” said Adam Hamilton, CEO of REI Hub. The company provides accounting software for rental property owners. Hamilton explained that the IRS offers standardized and itemized deduction options for this deduction. While the standardized deduction provides an exact sum, calculating the itemized deduction can take more work. “Ultimately, the one you should do is the one that ends up being the highest amount because that gives you the biggest deduction,” Hamilton said. When itemizing deductions on your federal income tax return for the 2024 tax year, you can choose to deduct either state and local income taxes or state and local general taxes, but not both. Taxpayers should decide based on which option provides the greater benefit. For example, some taxpayers live in states without an income tax while others buy big items subject to sales taxes like cars, motor homes and RVs or renovate their homes. Individuals can also use the IRS’s Sales Tax Deduction Calculator to evaluate their options. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: I’m an Accountant: 4 Deductions Most People Forget About That Cost You Money Source link #Deductions #People #Forget #Cost #Money Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones, OnePlus 13 and Oura Ring 4 Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones, OnePlus 13 and Oura Ring 4 We may bit a post-CES news lull some days, but the reviews are coming in hot and heavy as February begins. Samsung has already debuted its latest premium phones and we’ve published a few long-term reviews of devices we’ve been testing for months. In this installment of the reviews roundup, we’ve got phones, a wearable, a robot vacuum and a smart grill. There’s something for everyone this week. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Engadget For 2025, Samsung’s AI features are a bit more powerful and easier to use. However, aside from a faster chip, a new ultra-wide sensor and a few cosmetic tweaks, it looks and feels very similar to last year’s model, which makes the S25 Ultra a less impressive update than it should be considering it starts at $1,300. Pros Excellent screen Great performance and battery life Anti-reflective Gorilla Armor 2 panels Slimmer bezels New 50MP ultra-wide sensor Cons S Pen no longer supports Air actions Same main and telephoto cameras as last year Not fully compatible with magnetic Qi2 accessories Expensive $1,300 at Samsung Samsung has given us the first flagship phones of 2025 and they rely heavily on AI features to lure users. Sam notes that the company has improved those tools, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra feels like an iterative update due to the limited hardware upgrades. “This means a lot of what Samsung focused on in this generation feels more like a bonus rather than a must-have feature,” he writes. “And when you can get around 90 percent of the phone’s capabilities from previous models, the most dangerous thing Samsung is asking buyers to consider is why they need to upgrade at all.” Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung/Engadget The Samsung Galaxy S25 has useful AI features and impressive battery life, but the familiar hardware and unchanged price tag make for an unconvincing upgrade. Pros Solid build quality Incredible battery life Smoother Gemini AI experience Powerful new processor Cons Same display as the S24 Same camera sensors as the S24 Same price as the S24 $800 at Samsung Like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung leaned heavily into the AI features on the regular S25. However, the company didn’t spend a lot of time updating the design and major components of this model either. As Mat explains, this makes for a boring release for the long-running flagship line. “Unless you’re desperate for a bump in processing power and battery life, it would be wise to see how heavily last year’s models get discounted in the coming months,” he says. Anker Eufy E20 Anker Eufy The Eufy E20 is the first robot vacuum to turn into a cordless stick vac and a hand vacuum thanks to included accessories. It works best as a robot, but the convenience it provides with its transformers-style design will make this a tempting buy for those who don’t want to rely solely on a robovac to clean their house. Pros Quickly turns into a cordless stick vacuum and a handheld vacuum Strong performance as a robot vacuum Self-emptying base holds a lot for its compact size Improved Eufy Clean app Decent price for a 3-in-1 machine Cons Most stick vac cleaning modes have weak suction Stick vac build quality is lackluster Wall mount costs extra $550 at Eufy The Eufy E20 is a first-of-its-kind transforming robot vacuum. While it works best in its core function as a robo vac, you do have the option of cordless stick and handheld vac configurations in the same device. “While Eufy isn’t a stranger to making solid robot vacuums, this device is still a first-gen product in my mind — and a solid one at that,” Valentina notes. “But you have to know what you’re buying upfront: an above-average robot vacuum that can turn into a just-average stick and hand vacuum.” Oura Ring 4 Daniel Cooper for Engadget Oura’s latest Ring is the best smart ring on the market. But its range of functions remains limited by its size and the fact that it’s a ring. Pros More comfortable Better data collection Gorgeous, clean app Cons Requires paid subscription to use basic hardware features I’m not sure why the paint jobs cost extra $349 at Oura Smart rings may still be niche, but there’s one company that stands above the rest. With the Ring 4, Oura fixed flaws of the previous model to ensure its crown is safe for the time being. “If there’s a downside, it’s that Oura remains forever constrained by the limitations a smart ring imposes,” Dan explains. “If you want something more comprehensive, then it’s likely a smartwatch is a better option, but for everything else, there’s this.” OnePlus 13 Engadget Instead of focusing on AI, the OnePlus 13 packs a bunch of top-of-the-line components into an attractive chassis for a very reasonable starting price of $900. Pros Class-leading battery life Super-bright display Great performance Attractive design Cons Photo quality could be a touch better Only six years of software support instead of seven Needs a case to fully support magnetic Qi2 accessories $900 at OnePlus While most phone companies are focused on AI features, OnePlus decided to build a compelling, flagship-level handset that isn’t overloaded with bloat. “Throughout the years, OnePlus has used taglines like ‘flagship killer’ and ‘ultra in every way’ as a means of taking shots at its biggest rivals from Samsung, Google and more,” Sam writes. “But for the OnePlus 13, it feels like the company just went and made a really solid premium handset without a bunch of AI fluff.” Weber Searwood Weber/Engadget Weber learned from its mistakes with its first smart grill to make the Searwood a complete package. Pros Reliable cooking performance Open-lid manual mode works great Display is visible from a distance Cons SmokeBoost only works at 180 degrees Wheels and legs could be sturdier No wireless probe option $899 at Wayfair Weber’s first pellet grill, the SmokeFire, was a learning experience for the company. Thankfully, the longstanding brand learned from those missteps when it built the Searwood. The company’s second smart pellet grill offers more reliable performance, excelling at low-and-slow smoking. Weber opted for an all-new design for this model, from the cooking area to the new display. There’s also a manual mode that allows for open-lid griddling and searing. And while there are some caveats, the Searwood is a much-improved grill compared to its predecessor. Upcoming reviews: Apple, Beats, Technics and more According to Bloomberg, Apple will debut a new iPhone SE next week. This will be the first update to that model since 2022, and will reportedly nix the home button. The report also details specifics like a camera notch, USB-C and the use of Apple’s first in-house cellular modem. If the timing holds true, we’ll expect to begin our testing shortly after the news drops. In that same report, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman explains that Beats’ PowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds are expected to debut next week as well. The Apple-owned brand first teased an update to its fitness-focused model with a over-the-ear hook design last September. Gurman reports that the new model will have heart rate monitoring, which will be a first for a set of Apple earbuds. If the PowerBeats Pro 2 are indeed announced soon, we’ll expect to have a review ready shortly after. I’ve got the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds in for testing too. These buds won one of Engadget’s Best of CES awards last month and I’ve been eager to get my hands… er, ears… on them ever since. During a brief hands-on in Las Vegas, the company’s newly designed Magnetic Fluid drivers offered impressive sound, but I’m looking forward to seeing how this set holds up during a full gamut of tests. Source link #Samsungs #Galaxy #S25 #phones #OnePlus #Oura #Ring Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Could the Weather Service Change Under Trump? How Could the Weather Service Change Under Trump? As President Trump issues rapid-fire executive orders intended to drastically reduce the federal work force and dismantle several agencies, many federal employees are left wondering what the future holds. At the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency with wide-ranging responsibilities that include disentangling whales from fishing nets off Alaska, gathering satellite data on wildfires in California and issuing tornado warnings in Kansas, one question of many that remain unanswered is: What will happen to the National Weather Service? Mr. Trump has not yet described his plans for NOAA, whose research is considered essential to the study of climate change, or for the Weather Service, of which it is a part. But this week, staff members participating in Elon Musk’s efforts to downsize the government arrived at the agency, as they have at several others since Mr. Trump’s inauguration. Many of the Trump administration’s early actions have followed a blueprint set out by Project 2025, a policy blueprint created by the conservative Heritage Foundation. The 900-page document, published in 2023, envisioned a significantly pared down federal government, and it may offer clues to the fate of the Weather Service. But first, some history. It started with some shipwrecks. The first national meteorological service in the United States was established in response to tragedy. Across just two years, 1868 and 1869, more than 500 people were killed and more than 3,000 vessels sunk or damaged, many by storms, on the Great Lakes, according to “A Century of Weather Service,” a history of the agency by Patrick Hughes. By February 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant, pushed by calls for a storm warning system, formally established the country’s first meteorological service as part of the U.S. Army. This service was part of the Department of Agriculture and later moved to the Department of Commerce. In 1970, the National Weather Service was officially established when President Richard Nixon created NOAA, aimed at providing “better protection of life and property from natural hazards,” within Commerce. Since then, Congress has considered restructuring NOAA and its offices, which besides the Weather Service include the National Ocean Service; Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service; National Marine Fisheries Service; and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. Congress has also considered moving NOAA to another department or making it an independent agency. And for several decades, conservatives in the pursuit of free market goals have advocated increasing the role of the private sector in American weather forecasting. How a forecast works now Today, the Weather Service is a dispersed operation. Many of its more than 4,000 employees work from 122 forecast offices across the country, where they continuously monitor local conditions, issue multiple daily forecasts and release warnings ahead of dangerous weather. Its staff also operates some additional offices with a specialized remit, including one that is tasked with monitoring flooding, units that advise air traffic controllers, and the National Hurricane Center. By its own estimate, the Weather Service collects over six billion weather observations a day. To create a forecast, a meteorologist at a local office may analyze some of those data points, consult weather models and make judgments based on expertise. But the service’s mission goes beyond forecasting. In April 2011, after a large — and accurately predicted — tornado outbreak killed more than 300 people across the South, the department began providing advice to emergency agencies and public officials. It started telling people what to do with the information its forecasts were providing. Rob Dale, the deputy emergency manager for Ingham County, Mich., works closely with the Weather Service. “Michigan State University’s in our jurisdiction, and they send a meteorologist out to every football game here, just to monitor the lightning threat or severe weather threat,” Mr. Dale said. “There’s someone right in the room as we go through the decision-making process.” The Weather Service provides its forecasts and warnings to the public free of charge. NOAA’s observational data, from the agency’s vast network of satellites, buoys, weather balloons and sensors, is also available at no cost; companies like AccuWeather, Google and Apple use it to power their weather products. The Weather Service estimates that its services cost every American resident $4 per year. How the Weather Service could change The chapter of the Project 2025 document that includes proposals for NOAA describes the agency as a “colossal operation that has become one of the main drivers of the climate change alarm industry,” and calls for it to be “broken up and downsized.” It proposes that the Weather Service focus on its data-gathering services and “fully commercialize” its forecasting operations. Mr. Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, a billionaire Wall Street executive, told senators during his confirmation hearing in late January that he did not agree with Project 2025’s proposal to dismantle NOAA and eliminate many of its functions. He also said, during questioning from Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, that he would maintain the Weather Service. But in the same exchange with Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lutnick also appeared to allow for the possibility that the private sector could take up the forecasts that have traditionally been Weather Service work. “I think we can deliver the product more efficiently and less expensively, dramatically less expensively,” he said, “but the outcome of delivering those services should not be changed.” The Weather Service during Mr. Trump’s first term Mr. Trump has shown a preference for the private sector when it comes to weather. During his first term, he nominated Barry Myers, the former chief executive of AccuWeather, one of the nation’s largest private weather forecasters, to lead NOAA. Mr. Myers remained unconfirmed by the Senate for more than two years. He withdrew from the process in 2019, criticizing Democrats who had voiced concerns over his possible conflicts of interest. (In a statement last year, AccuWeather appeared to distance itself from Project 2025’s proposal to fully privatize the weather system. “AccuWeather does not agree with the view, and AccuWeather has not suggested, that the National Weather Service (NWS) should fully commercialize its operations,” its chief executive, Steven R. Smith, said. The public-private partnership approach in forecasting “has saved countless lives,” he said.) Mr. Trump’s influence on the Weather Service was felt elsewhere during his first term. In a 2019 episode that came to be known as “Sharpiegate,” Mr. Trump was at odds with government meteorologists over the forecast for Hurricane Dorian. After he included Alabama on a list of states that he claimed would be hit by the storm, a Weather Service office in Birmingham clarified on social media that the hurricane would not affect the state. Days later, during a news briefing, Mr. Trump brandished an illustration of the storm’s path that had been altered with a thick ****** marker to include Alabama. Bowing to pressure, Neil Jacobs, then NOAA’s acting administrator, issued a statement that supported Mr. Trump’s assertions and criticized the Alabama forecasters for their post. An investigation found Dr. Jacobs had violated the agency’s policy for scientific integrity in issuing the statement. This week, Mr. Trump nominated Dr. Jacobs to the post of NOAA administrator again. The future of weather If confirmed, Dr. Jacobs would lead NOAA at a time when the balance of its public-private partnership may already be in flux. Studies show extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more intense as a result of climate change. At the same time, weather models driven by artificial intelligence have demonstrated an ability to produce forecasts that are more accurate than traditional weather models. A crop of private companies that use A.I. to build their forecasts is leading the charge to adopt the technology more widely. Companies are now increasingly operating their own weather observation instruments, though many also still use NOAA data. In recent years, NOAA, too, has begun supplementing the data it collects with data purchased from the private sector. In Michigan, Mr. Dale worries that commercializing the Weather Service’s forecasting could set up a pay-to-play system for lifesaving warnings. “If someone says, ‘Hey, if you want a tornado warning for your county, you’re going to have to pay us, $100,000 a year,’ that’s just not viable,” he said. There’s no spare money in most county budgets these days to do something like that.” Louis Uccellini, who was the Weather Service director between 2013 and 2022 and described himself as “one of the biggest supporters” of the private sector’s role in weather, said he believed not all the department’s work could be successfully contracted out. “Public service is not measured by the bottom line,” he said, “but by how well we serve society with the resources allocated by Congress.” Source link #Weather #Service #Change #Trump Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Live Updates: Diplomats Sound Alarm to Rubio Over Trump’s Proposed Cuts to U.S.A.I.D. – The New York Times Live Updates: Diplomats Sound Alarm to Rubio Over Trump’s Proposed Cuts to U.S.A.I.D. – The New York Times Live Updates: Diplomats Sound Alarm to Rubio Over Trump’s Proposed Cuts to U.S.A.I.D. The New York TimesJudge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline The Associated PressUSAID families have their lives upended by Trump move to shut agency ReutersJudge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave CBS News Source link #Live #Updates #Diplomats #Sound #Alarm #Rubio #Trumps #Proposed #Cuts #U.S.A.I.D #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]