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Forget the FRV, Helldivers 2 Needs a Vehicle from the First Game For Spreading Absolute Democracy With Your Bros Forget the FRV, Helldivers 2 Needs a Vehicle from the First Game For Spreading Absolute Democracy With Your Bros The Omens of Tyranny update for Helldivers 2 added the menacing Illuminate enemy forces, but players also got their hands on some brand-new items such as the Fast Recon Vehicle. This is the first vehicle that was added to Helldivers 2 and it has certainly proved itself to be one of the best Stratagems in the game as it allows players to move around the map quickly. The Fast Recon Vehicle was added as a part of the Omens of Tyranny update (Image via Arrowhead Game Studios) Despite many players still struggling to understand the driving mechanics of the FRV, the community has made another demand: MC-109 Hammer Motorcycle from the first Helldivers game. Helldivers 2 has made a strong comeback and adding this vehicle would make the gaming experience much more exciting. Helldivers 2 players want Arrowhead Game Studios to add Hammer Motorcycle to the game The Hammer Motorcycle can be upgraded with a machine gun (Image via cusman on YouTube) In terms of vehicles, Arrowhead Game Studios did a great job in Helldivers (2015). Fans miss the vehicles from that game so much that they now want Arrowhead to add MC-109 Hammer Motorcycle, a motorcycle from the first game. Comment byu/hpttg from discussion inhelldivers2 Comment byu/hpttg from discussion inhelldivers2 Comment byu/hpttg from discussion inhelldivers2 Comment byu/hpttg from discussion inhelldivers2 Comment byu/hpttg from discussion inhelldivers2 The response to the Fast Recon Vehicle was quite positive as it serves as a great tool that allows players to finish objectives quickly. Its best feature is that it comes with a heavy machine gun and can carry up to four Helldivers at a time. The MC-109 Hammer Motorcycle in the first Helldivers game was a DLC stratagem, only available to those who purchased the Vehicle Pack. This sturdy motorcycle with a sidecar allowed two players to travel faster around the map. The vehicle could be upgraded with a machine gun for the passenger. Yes, using this vehicle would make you an easy target, however, its swift movement compensates for it. Helldivers 2 also needs the TD-110 Bastion The Bastion tank and Hammer Motorcycle were added as a part of the Vehicles Pack in Helldivers (Image via Arrowhead Game Studios) The FRV and Mechs are amazing but Arrowhead must give players a tank, particularly because it would allow players to have a fair battle with Automatons’ Annihilator Tank. The first game featured the TD-110 Bastion, a compact yet sturdy tank. This tank serves as a great starting point for Arrowhead as the game desperately needs a tank. The Illuminate forces are expected to grow in the near future so players will need something powerful to reach their level. Helldivers 2 has made a strong comeback after facing some major setbacks, particularly due to Sony’s PSN account linking policy. Arrowhead was determined to save the game and decided to prioritize players’ feedback. There is a possibility that the studio will add the Hammer Motorcycle to the game since many players have been asking for this vehicle for quite some time now. Source link #Forget #FRV #Helldivers #Vehicle #Game #Spreading #Absolute #Democracy #Bros Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New skipper Moses makes plea to Brown over Eels future New skipper Moses makes plea to Brown over Eels future Mitchell Moses has professed his love for teammate Dylan Brown as he urged Parramatta to give the talented five-eighth time to consider his NRL playing future. In what shaped as his first engagement since being unveiled as the Eels’ new captain, Moses on Friday spoke of his hunger to play alongside Brown for many years to come. New Zealand international Brown has until round 10 of this season to trigger an option in his contract that would extend his deal until the end of 2026. Parramatta have made it clear they want to have an answer on Brown’s future by the start of their first season under new head coach Jason Ryles. But the uncertainty over Brown’s next move has only increased after emails from Brown’s agent offering his services to rival NRL clubs and rugby union sides were leaked publicly. Moses, who is no stranger to a contract stand-off himself, said the Eels must give Brown “as much time as he wants”. “That’s up to Dyl, I hope he stays, I love him, I love him to death,” Moses said. “I feel like I play my best footy with Dylan. That’s a decision he’s going to have to make in due course. “I might start to (get in his ear), I love the kid and what he does outside of footy is what nobody sees – he has a massive effect on the Parramatta area and I really hope he stays. “He knows I love playing with him, and I think everyone else in the team loves playing with him, so he knows where we all stand. “It’s up to him, you (have to) give him as much time as he wants.” As part of his ascent to the Eels’ leadership team, Moses is happy to hand over goalkicking duties to Zac Lomax. The former St George Illawarra winger, alongside Josh Addo-Carr, should give the Eels one of the most-damaging backlines in the NRL. “We’ve got some fair strike out wide now,” Moses said. “So hopefully we can get them as much ball as possible. “They’ve been outstanding, I think those two have come bouncing in and full of confidence. “They’re really excited to see what we’re doing here and they really bought into what we’re trying to do.” Moses, the incumbent NSW State of Origin halfback, said he had yet to speak to Laurie Daley in regards to his role heading into this year’s series. The new Blues coach faces a three-into-two selection headache with his halves with Nathan Cleary fit again. Last year’s NSW halves pairing of Moses and Jarome Luai are both able to cover halfback and five-eighth roles. “Whoever’s going to get picked in that role, they’ve got my full support,” Moses said. “If it’s Nathan as a No. 7, if it’s me, he’s got my support and it goes both ways, Romie (too), I feel like what he’s done for the jersey last year was outstanding. “Whoever is wearing that jersey, I think they’ve got the whole state’s full support.” Source link #skipper #Moses #plea #Brown #Eels #future Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hilton Head-area car thieves loot 27 cars in past 2 weeks, stealing cash and guns Hilton Head-area car thieves loot 27 cars in past 2 weeks, stealing cash and guns Local thieves broke into at least 27 vehicles around Bluffton and Hilton Head Island in less than two weeks, stealing more than $8,000 in valuables from mostly unlocked cars. Police reports show the break-ins from the ******* of Jan. 13-Jan. 25 were concentrated in a handful of neighborhoods, including Moss Creek Plantation, Dillon Road and the Woodlake area on northern Hilton Head. Only a handful of the thefts were caught on surveillance camera, and no arrests had been made as of Wednesday. Such thefts happen year-round in Beaufort County but are typically more common during the summer months. Investigators say the perpetrators, usually younger suspects, target neighborhoods and tourist-heavy areas, repeatedly tugging on car doors in search of unlocked vehicles. Here’s a rundown of the reported cases, where they happened and what was nabbed from the nearly two-dozen vehicles. Click on the map markers to view details on each reported theft. 1/13/25, Sutherland Way (The Gatherings): A resident of the Bluffton-area apartment complex told police someone had “rummaged through” his pickup truck overnight, stealing a Smith & Wesson pistol and $100 in small bills. The Chevrolet Silverado “must have been unlocked the previous evening,” and had no security camera coverage, he told a Beaufort County deputy. 1/14/25, Pine Burr Road East (The Gatherings): About $25 in loose change and nearly $500 in baby supplies, including a Spartina-brand diaper bag, were reported stolen from a parked vehicle. 1/15/25, Stable Gate Road (Moss Creek): A homeowner in the Bluffton gated community told police her purse and wallet containing “multiple credit cards” were stolen from her Infiniti sedan. 1/15/25, Saw Timber Drive (Moss Creek): Two cars in a house’s driveway had the contents of their glove boxes strewn across the seats by thieves, but nothing was found to be stolen. 1/15/25, Saw Timber Drive (Moss Creek): A resident realized her Ford Mustang had been broken into after hearing her neighbor’s car was targeted. Thieves had also gone through her husband’s pickup truck, although no items were reported missing. 1/15/25, 95 Matthews Drive (Jiffy Lube): A Canon Rebel camera and spare lens, worth about $1,100 total, were reportedly nabbed from an unlocked vehicle parked at the Hilton Head business. 1/15/25, Chinaberry Lane (Chinaberry Ridge): An unlocked Ram pickup truck was broken into sometime in the early morning, police said. A wallet containing a half-dozen credit cards was taken from the parked vehicle on northwestern Hilton Head. 1/15/25, Cranberry Lane (Chinaberry Ridge): A wallet was stolen from a car’s glove box, a resident told the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Surveillance video from around 2 a.m. picked up a suspect “wearing a ****** hoodie, dark pants, Nike backpack and a face covering” rifling through the vehicle, although the footage was too dark for police to make an identification. 1/16/25, Cardinal Road: A $350 TV and $550 soundbar were stolen from a parked semi-truck. Dashcam footage caught a suspect who was identified “based on previous interactions” with police, according to a sheriff’s office report. It was unknown whether the perpetrator was arrested. 1/16/25, 95 Mathews Drive (Former Sam’s Club parking lot): Thieves reportedly “cut a metal strap” into the back of a work van parked near the vacant Hilton Head building, taking seven eight high-voltage batteries, four battery chargers, a vacuum pump, a tank of air conditioner refrigerant and a tool bag. Altogether, the value of the stolen supplies likely exceeded $1,000. 1/17/25, Dillon Road (90 Dillon Apartments): A property manager told police “multiple vehicles” were broken into at the complex. As the interview continued, he updated the officer about “more and more” break-ins after he heard from more victims. A sheriff’s office report notes at least three cars that were targeted, although nothing was stolen from those vehicles besides a parking permit. Ring Doorbell footage captured four “possible male” suspects riding yellow bikes through the area, which were abandoned in the apartment complex and were later found to be stolen from the Wheelz of Hilton Head rental service. One victim of theft at the apartments told police that one of his stolen items had an AirTag GPS device with a reported location of the Hilton Head Gardens apartments. The incident report says deputies were trying to “pull footage” from that complex to search for possible suspects. 1/17/25, North Port Royal Drive (Port Royal Plantation): An in-home nurse was working in the area when an unknown thief stole a semiautomatic Glock pistol and a $600 Cuetec pool cue from his unlocked vehicle, he told deputies. 1/17/25, Mathews Drive (Woodlake Villas): A resident of the gated community on northern Hilton Head said the belongings in his pickup had been “rummaged through” sometime in the early morning, but nothing was reported missing. A neighbor reported a theft of about $500 in tools and $20 in cash from his Ford SUV. 1/17/25, New Riverside Road (May River High School): A wallet stocked with credit cards and about $10 in cash was stolen from a Jeep Wrangler parked at the school during an evening basketball game, according to Bluffton Chief of Police Joseph Babkiewicz. Officers had not obtained surveillance footage of the reported theft as of Wednesday afternoon. 1/18/25, Timber Lane (Moss Creek): An unknown thief reportedly nabbed a purse from a minivan parked in a home garage, running off with an iPhone 16 Pro, a wallet containing $800 in cash, a handful of credit cards and two social security numbers written on scrap paper. Although the garage door had been closed, the resident told police the suspect likely got in through a back entrance that was left open. 1/19/25, Mathews Drive (Planet Fitness): A man entered the building to work out but left his Hyundai unlocked, he told deputies. Returning to his car, he “realized something was wrong when he saw his ballcap under his windshield wiper,” according to an incident report. The thief stole a week’s supply of three medications in his car, he said. 1/21/25, Pavins Place (The Crescent): A resident of the Bluffton-area gated community reported a SIG Sauer pistol stolen from his Ford Bronco. No surveillance cameras were observed in the area. 1/22/25, Bermuda Pointe Circle (Bermuda Pointe): A Kimber handgun was reported stolen from the waterfront gated community near the entrance to Hilton Head. The resident first noticed the theft because of snow inside the car that was “not from him.” 1/24/25, Simmonsville Road (Emerson Isles): A tenant at the Bluffton apartment complex found her front passenger window shattered inward when she walked outside to defrost her vehicle in the morning. About $300 in cash was stolen from the SUV and the theft was likely not captured on video, she told police. 1/24/25, Peninsula Drive (Moss Creek): Two unlocked cars parked at the same house were reportedly broken into overnight, with the glove boxes left open and items “thrown about” inside both. About $25 in cash was reported stolen from one vehicle. 1/24/25, Peninsula Drive (Moss Creek): A small fortune in belongings was reportedly taken from a Ford Mustang, including a radar detector worth about $500, a $200 pair of Costa glasses and a Bulova watch worth approximately $1,000. The homeowner told police he wasn’t aware of any cameras in the vicinity, but he found a set of tire tracks in the snow on the driveway that could have come from the suspect’s vehicle. Because the family only wanted documentation of the stolen items, the case was administratively closed. 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Who are the ************ prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages? – The Associated Press Who are the ************ prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages? – The Associated Press Who are the ************ prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages? The Associated PressJanuary 30, 2025: Eight hostages freed from Gaza amid chaotic scenes as ************ prisoners released CNNTrepidation and resilience in southern Israel, as hostages, terrorists, Gazans go home The Times of IsraelIsrael Releases Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover The New York TimesIsraelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed The Associated Press Source link #************ #prisoners #released #exchange #Israeli #hostages #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New non-opioid painkiller Journavx approved by US FDA New non-opioid painkiller Journavx approved by US FDA A new type of non-opioid painkiller, aimed at treating short-term pain in adults, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug suzetrigine, known by its brand name Journavx, works by targeting pain signals before they reach the brain. Its manufacturer Vertex Pharmaceuticals said this enables it to provide effective relief for moderate to severe pain without “the addictive potential of opioids”. The US has been grappling with a painkiller-addiction crisis for years. In 2017 US President Trump called it a “national shame” and declared a public health emergency . The FDA said clinical trials had showed that Jounavx reduced pain after surgery, and called its approval “an important public health milestone in acute pain management”. Every year, tens of thousands of Americans die from opioid use, with 82,000 opioid-involved overdose deaths in 2022, according to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now in his second term, President Trump has said he will hit imports from Canada and Mexico with 25% border taxes in part to address the large amounts of fentanyl – a powerful synthetic opioid – crossing into the country. The president has also threatened to impose tariffs on China, citing the country’s fentanyl exports as a reason. Opioids work by stimulating opioid receptors in the brain, blocking pain signals. During the process, the brain also floods with the neurotransmitter dopamine, creating feelings of euphoria and activating the brain’s reward system. This makes opioids highly addictive. Vertex estimates nearly 10% of acute pain patients treated initially with an opioid will go on to have prolonged opioid use. But Journavx works in a different way, by blocking pain signals before they reach the brain. Vertex says the drug is the first in a new class of pain medicine to be approved in more than 20 years. Its chief executive Reshma Kewalramani called the approval an “historic milestone for the 80 million people in America who are prescribed a medicine for moderate-to-severe acute pain each year”. Journavx will cost $15.50 (£12.50) per capsule, the company said, adding it is not yet known whether the drug “is safe and effective in children”. Source link #nonopioid #painkiller #Journavx #approved #FDA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A-League Men: Perth Glory signing Lachie Wales excited to sign for the rebuilding club A-League Men: Perth Glory signing Lachie Wales excited to sign for the rebuilding club New Perth Glory signing Lachie Wales says the opportunity to play a leadership role at a rebuilding outfit spurred his decision to sign on with the club. Source link #ALeague #Men #Perth #Glory #signing #Lachie #Wales #excited #sign #rebuilding #club Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aviation expert reacts to Trump’s DEI comments Aviation expert reacts to Trump’s DEI comments President Trump seemed to blame FAA diversity policies for the deadly ****** near Washington, D.C. MSNBC’s Chris Jansing, NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, NBC News aviation analyst John Cox and Flying Magazine senior contributor Les Abend join Ana Cabrera to discuss the latest. Source link #Aviation #expert #reacts #Trumps #DEI #comments Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0 – The Verge Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0 – The Verge Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0 The VergeTry Gemini 2.0 Flash in the Gemini app. The KeywordGoogle quietly announces its next flagship AI model TechCrunch‘Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental’ mentioned, but is not here yet 9to5GoogleGemini App Now Defaults to Gemini 2.0 Flash, 2.0 Pro Experimental Trial Rolls Out Droid Life Source link #Googles #Gemini #app #faster #Flash #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ex-political reporter Tegan George’s big legal move in Ten lawsuit Ex-political reporter Tegan George’s big legal move in Ten lawsuit Ex-Ten reporter Tegan George has settled her lawsuit against the network, avoiding the matter going to a high-profile trial in the Federal Court next week. Ms George sued the network in 2022 under the Fair Work Act, claiming the “toxic” culture at Ten’s Canberra bureau had reduced her “standing and reputation” as a journalist. The matter was due to go to trial in the Federal Court next week but the hearing dates have been vacated, with Ms George confirming to NewsWire that the matter has been resolved. “All matters have been resolved and the proceedings have been discontinued,” Ms George said in a statement. Camera IconTegan George has settled her lawsuit with Channel 10. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia Ten was set to defend the lawsuit, and in a statement of defence described Ms George’s claims as “vague” and “liable to be struck out”. A source close to the case told NewsWire that Ms George was happy and healthy and had moved on with her life and was no longer working in the media. Last year, Ms George settled a separate lawsuit with the network after she sued over trauma she said she suffered covering the horrific 2019-20 bushfires. Ms George filed the lawsuit in the ACT Supreme Court claiming negligence, a breach of duty of care and that she was left unable to work. Ten had denied any claim of negligence and the two parties in September reached an out-of-court settlement. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Source link #Expolitical #reporter #Tegan #Georges #big #legal #move #Ten #lawsuit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it Mind your hygiene! About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year. Getty Images “A recent global health report revealed that oral diseases — such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease — affected 3.5 billion people in 2022, making them the most widespread health conditions,” said study lead author Dr. Souvik Sen. “We aimed to determine which oral hygiene behavior — dental flossing, brushing or regular dentist visits — has the greatest impact on stroke prevention,” added Sen, chair of the neurology department at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Sen’s team linked flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of AFib. Strokes explained A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain. Getty Images Most strokes are ischemic — they occur when there’s a blockage in an artery or inadequate blood flow through that artery that causes an area of the brain to become damaged. A cardioembolic stroke happens when a blood clot travels from the heart to the brain, blocking blood flow to a part of the brain. And atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, describes a heartbeat that’s too slow, too fast or irregular in some other way. It can lead to stroke, heart failure or other complications. AFib affects more than 5 million American adults — that number is expected to grow to more than 12 million by 2030, according to the American Heart Association. How flossing can reduce stroke risk New research links flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of AFib. Getty Images “Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening,” Sen said. “Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits.” “Many people have expressed that dental care is costly,” he continued. “Flossing is a healthy habit that is easy to adopt, affordable and accessible everywhere.” This is good news for the 37% of Americans who claim they floss once a week. Nearly 32% of Americans admit they don’t floss at all, while the same amount report that they floss daily. In Sen’s study, more than 6,200 people answered a questionnaire about their flossing routine. Participants were followed for 25 years. During that time, 434 had strokes and nearly 1,300 experienced Afib. Flossing more often led to a greater chance of stroke risk reduction. Sen’s team noted that the lower stroke risk was independent of tooth brushing, routine dental visits and other oral hygiene habits. The research, which has not been peer-reviewed, will be presented next week at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025. How to select a healthy floss It’s important to use a floss not coated in harmful “forever chemicals” to limit your exposure. Getty Images/iStockphoto Besides potentially lowering stroke risk, flossing removes plaque and food particles from your teeth to reduce your risk of cavities and periodontal disease. But some flosses have been found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), so-called “forever chemicals” that linger in the body and have been linked to a host of health problems. A 2019 study by the nonprofit research organization Silent Spring Institute found fluorine — a marker of PFAS — in several floss brands. PFAS in the coating helps floss slide between teeth. “We’re concerned about the potential for PFAS chemicals to migrate out of floss and to be ingested,” Katie Boronow, a Silent Spring research scientist, told The Post this week. “We want to emphasize that it’s important for people to floss as part of good oral hygiene,” she added. “The good news is that some brands have been found not to contain PFAS.” Boronow recommends looking for floss made from nylon or silk that is unwaxed or coated in natural wax. Source link #good #hygiene #habit #risk #stroke #Americans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

UPS stock sinks after announcing cut to Amazon deliveries – Axios UPS stock sinks after announcing cut to Amazon deliveries – Axios UPS stock sinks after announcing cut to Amazon deliveries AxiosUPS shares tank 14% after weak guidance, plan to slash Amazon deliveries by more than half CNBCS&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: UPS Stock Drops as Shipper Trims Amazon Deliveries InvestopediaUPS Releases 4Q 2024 Earnings and Provides 2025 Guidance UPS Source link #UPS #stock #sinks #announcing #cut #Amazon #deliveries #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Floreat murders: The timeline events that led to Mark Bombara killing Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc Floreat murders: The timeline events that led to Mark Bombara killing Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc The murders of Jennifer Petelczyc and her 18-year-old daughter at their Floreat home last year sent shockwaves across the nation. This is the timeline of events. Source link #Floreat #murders #timeline #events #led #Mark #Bombara #killing #Jennifer #Gretl #Petelczyc Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chocolate Recall Now Classified As Potentially Deadly, According To The FDA Chocolate Recall Now Classified As Potentially Deadly, According To The FDA Anyone with a milk allergy needs to be on high alert. In the midst of a flurry of ongoing food recalls, the FDA has updated its initial recall of a handful of Cal Yee Farms’ chocolate products to the highest risk level. Originally, the FDA announced a recall of numerous Cal Yee Farm products because they may have contained undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6, and/or almonds. The recall has now been elevated by the FDA to the most serious level of recall, Class 1, for only a few of the affected products: the company’s dark chocolate almonds, dark chocolate apricots, and dark chocolate walnuts because the chocolates contained undeclared milk. According to the FDA, a Class 1 recall means there is “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” The initial recall, which was announced in December 2024, included products sold in nine states: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. However, these products were also sold online, so the FDA warns shoppers to check their pantries if they purchased the products in other states, as well. To see a full list of items recalled, visit the FDA site here. Per the FDA, the recalled Cal Yee’s (or Cal Yee Farm branded) products were packaged in clear plastic zippered pouches in either 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb size with a bright yellow label identifying the product in front of the pouch, and a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the pouch. You Might Also Like Source link #Chocolate #Recall #Classified #Potentially #Deadly #FDA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production – TechCrunch Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production – TechCrunch Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production TechCrunch Source link #Intel #received #2.2B #federal #grants #chip #production #TechCrunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Unlucky Tigers star ****** concussed at training Unlucky Tigers star ****** concussed at training Injury-plagued Richmond forward Tom ****** has hit another hurdle after he suffered a head knock in a collision with a teammate at training. Source link #Unlucky #Tigers #star #****** #concussed #training Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

These 3 iOS Settings Can Drain Your iPhone Battery These 3 iOS Settings Can Drain Your iPhone Battery If you have an iPhone with an older battery, you might be frustrated to see the Low Power Mode warning — especially if you’re out of the house and you don’t have a charger. You wouldn’t want your phone to run out of battery before you can contact a ride-hailing service or look for directions to get home. CNET Tech Tips logo Luckily, you can adjust some settings in iOS to help prevent your device from running out of juice when you need it most. You can also keep an eye on your Battery Health menu — it’ll tell you your battery health percentage (80% or higher is considered good), as well as show you how many times you’ve cycled your battery and whether or not your battery is “normal.” We’ll explain three iOS features that put a strain on your iPhone’s battery to varying degrees, and show how you can turn them off to help preserve battery life. Here’s what you need to know. If you want more battery saving tips and tricks, check out how to stop background apps from refreshing and how to replace your iPhone’s battery (cheaper than Apple). Read more: The iPhone 16 Pro’s High-Res Slow-Motion Video Is the Best Apple Feature in Years Turn off widgets on your iPhone lock screen All the widgets on your lock screen force your apps to automatically run in the background, constantly fetching data to update the information the widgets display, like sports scores or the weather. Because these apps are constantly running in the background due to your widgets, that means they continuously drain power. If you want to help preserve some battery on iOS 18, the best thing to do is simply avoid widgets on your lock screen (and home screen). The easiest way to do this is to switch to another lock screen profile: Press your finger down on your existing lock screen and then swipe around to choose one that doesn’t have any widgets. If you want to just remove the widgets from your existing lock screen, press down on your lock screen, hit Customize, choose the Lock Screen option, tap on the widget box and then hit the “—” button on each widget to remove them. If you’re already low on battery, it’s best to just switch to a wallpaper that doesn’t have lock screen widgets. Reduce the motion of your iPhone UI Your iPhone user interface has some fun, sleek animations. There’s the fluid motion of opening and closing apps, and the burst of color that appears when you activate Siri with Apple Intelligence, just to name a couple. These visual tricks help bring the slab of metal and glass in your hand to life. Unfortunately, they can also reduce your phone’s battery life. If you want subtler animations across iOS, you can enable the Reduce Motion setting. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion and toggle on Reduce Motion. Visual tricks like the parallax effect are fun, but they can affect your battery life. Switch off your iPhone’s keyboard vibration Surprisingly, the keyboard on the iPhone has never had the ability to vibrate as you type, an addition called “haptic feedback” that was added to iPhones with iOS 16. Instead of just hearing click-clack sounds, haptic feedback gives each key a vibration, providing a more immersive experience as you type. According to Apple, the very same feature may also affect battery life. According to this Apple support page about the keyboard, haptic feedback “might affect the battery life of your iPhone.” No specifics are given as to how much battery life the keyboard feature drains, but if you want to conserve battery, it’s best to keep this feature disabled. Fortunately, it is not enabled by default. If you’ve enabled it yourself, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback and toggle off Haptic to turn off haptic feedback for your keyboard. Every single time you type, you’ll feel a slight vibration for each key you hit. For more tips on iOS, learn how to download the new iOS 18 and how to automatically delete multifactor authentication messages from texts and emails. Source link #iOS #Settings #Drain #iPhone #Battery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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****** May Cry Animated Series Opening Credits Go “Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin'” ****** May Cry Animated Series Opening Credits Go “Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin'” Following on the success of Castlevania and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Netflix’s next animated video game adaptation will take on Capcom’s ****** May Cry. The long-running supernatural action franchise previously had an anime series in 2007, but if the opening credits sequence for the new show is any indication, this version is going to be even wilder. Amusingly, the opening credits are set to Limp Bizkit’s Rollin’, a song which was previously used as one of the entrance themes for WWE’s Undertaker during his American Badass phase just over two decades ago. The song does seem to suit the manic energy of ****** May Cry’s leading man, Dante, especially when he takes a break from all of the ******-killing to scarf down some pizza. Adi Shankar, who executive produced Netflix’s first Castlevania animated series and Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix is filling the same role on ****** May Cry alongside Seung Wook Lee and Hideaki Itsuno. The animation for the series is being handled by Studio Mir, a production house that should be very familiar to American fans for its work on X-Men ’97, Harley Quinn, and My Adventures with Superman. Netflix will debut the first season of ****** May Cry on April 3. There aren’t currently any announced plans for a follow-up to 2019’s ****** May Cry 5, but perhaps the response to this show can convince Capcom to revive the series yet again. Source link #****** #Cry #Animated #Series #Opening #Credits #Rollin #Rollin #Rollin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hamilton Island operators ordered to back pay $28m to staff by Fair Work Ombudsman Hamilton Island operators ordered to back pay $28m to staff by Fair Work Ombudsman Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years. Source link #Hamilton #Island #operators #ordered #pay #28m #staff #Fair #Work #Ombudsman Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes: The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit program that provides US-based Googlers working on this team the ability to voluntarily leave the company with a severance package. This comes after we brought two large organizations together last year. There’s tremendous momentum on this team and with so much important work ahead, we want everyone to be deeply committed to our mission and focused on building great products, with speed and efficiency. The voluntary severance program arrives just under a year after Google merged the Android, Pixel hardware, and Chrome teams into a single “Platform and Devices” division, overseen by Osterloh. The executive noted in April that the re-org was a bid to integrate the company’s AI offerings more deeply into its products. In the intervening months, Google’s generative AI platform, Gemini, has grown into an outsized presence among its hardware and software offerings. Gemini took center stage earlier this month as Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S25 smartphone. The service has also been central to Google’s own hardware devices, effectively replacing the Home Assistant on Pixel products. Google Home, meanwhile, continues to play a role in the company’s Nest line of smart home hardware. The exit program applies to a wide range of Google offerings, including Android, Chrome/ChromeOS, Fitbit, Google One, Nest, Photos, and Pixel. Other large Google divisions, including AI and search, are not directly impacted. Word of the memo follows Amazon’s confirmation that it laid off dozens of employees across its communications and corporate responsibility divisions on Wednesday. Source link #Google #issues #voluntary #exit #program #Android #Chrome #Pixel #employees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Takeaways From Day 2 of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings – The New York Times Takeaways From Day 2 of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings – The New York Times Takeaways From Day 2 of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings The New York TimesRepublican committee chairman ‘struggling’ with RFK Jr. nomination CNNAlsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that ****** Americans should get different vaccine schedules The Hill Source link #Takeaways #Day #RFK #Jr.s #Confirmation #Hearings #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Los Angeles benefit concert to feature Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo Los Angeles benefit concert to feature Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo Christal Hayes BBC News Reporting fromLos Angeles, California Getty Images Olivia Rodrigo is among the artists taking part in the show A star-studded line-up is set to take over two venues in Los Angeles on Thursday for a benefit concert to help the area recover from two of the largest fires in its history. More than 20 artists from various genres are on the line-up for the FireAid benefit show, which is happening simultaneously at two large venues in the city. Among those set to preform are Sting, P!nk, Lil Baby, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga and Earth Wind & Fire. The lineup also includes multiple acts who were born in the LA area, including Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt. Proceeds from the concert and donations during the show will go toward rebuilding communities and preventing future fires in the region. At least 28 people died and more than 16,000 homes and businesses were destroyed in the fast-spreading, destructive fires that broke out in early January. Getty Images Who is performing at FireAid? The shows are taking place at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, two large arenas about a mile apart, on Thursday evening. The shows will start about an hour and half apart and reportedly include two to four songs from each artist. At Intuit Dome, those preforming include: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fire. At the Kia Forum, those preforming include: Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, the ****** Crowes, and John Mayer. Getty Images Dave Matthews was also supposed to perform at the second show, but pulled out on Wednesday night, due to a “critical illness in the family”. Organisers say performances will be staggered, and shown on large screens at both arenas so there’s no down time between acts. The shows are also expected to feature special guests and have an emphasis on those who have been impacted by the fires and the first responders who helped douse the infernos. Can I watch the show at home? Yes. Organisers say it will be streamed for free on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Facebook, Instagram, Max, Netflix, Tudum, DirectTV, Paramount+, Peacock, NBC News Now, YouTube and KTLA. The concert will also be shown in select AMC and Regal theatres across the US. The music kicks off at 18:00 in LA (21:00 in New York, 02:00 Friday in the ***). How can you help LA fire victims? Viewers will be able to donate money to relief efforts during the show, either by text message or by visiting FireAidLA.org. Donations will be overseen by the Annenberg Foundation, focusing on both short-term relief efforts and long-term fire prevention projects. Additionally, Connie and Steve Ballmer – who own the LA Clippers basketball team, as well as the Intuit Dome and Forum – will match all donations made during the broadcast. The Palisades and Eaton fires became the largest fires ever seen in the LA area earlier this month. Both erupted on 7 January as the region saw a strong wind event, making the small blazes in brushy, mountainous areas hard to contain. Embers travelled miles, igniting whole communities and levelling neighbourhoods. Nearly 7,000 structures were levelled in the Palisades fire in northwest LA. Another 9,400 were destroyed in the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. The fires also claimed a number of victims. Source link #Los #Angeles #benefit #concert #feature #Billie #Eilish #Olivia #Rodrigo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kapari Angus in 50-year run of genetic quality Kapari Angus in 50-year run of genetic quality In its golden anniversary, Northampton-based Kapari Angus will offer 32 bulls at the Gingin Bull ***** on March 6, including four new standout sire lines. Source link #Kapari #Angus #50year #run #genetic #quality Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists Just Found A New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Scientists Just Found A New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that impacts millions of families around the world. But scientists are still trying to pinpoint the elements that go into why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease and others don’t. Now, a new study suggests that your sleep patterns may play a role. The study, which was published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia on January 27, specifically looked at the relationship between REM sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. But what’s the link between the two and, more importantly, how can you use this information to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? A neurologist explains. Meet the expert: W. Christopher Winter, MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast. What did the study find? For the study, researchers looked at how long it took 123 people to reach rapid eye movement (REM) sleep for the first time after falling asleep, as well as several biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s disease. (REM sleep is a stage of sleep where your eyes move quickly and you dream, per the Cleveland Clinic. It’s important for learning and memory, too.) Of the participants, 64 had Alzheimer’s disease and 41 had mild cognitive impairment, while the others had normal cognitive function. All of the participants did a sleep study, as well as scans for biomarkers that indicated Alzheimer’s. The researchers discovered that people who took longer to get to the REM stage of sleep were more likely to have biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. Is there a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s? The relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease is still being explored. The Alzheimer’s Society notes that people living with dementia tend to have sleep issues, but the evidence is currently unclear on whether poor sleep is a risk factor for the disease. However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found that 35 percent of people who were considered poor sleepers (and felt excessively tired during the day as a result) went on to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which is considered a precursor to dementia. “Poor sleep quality has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease,” says W. Christopher Winter, MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast. “Conversely, individuals who sleep well, and get consistent amounts of sleep on a consistent schedule, seem to reduce their risk of cognitive impairment.” Can a lack of REM sleep increase my risk of Alzheimer’s? It’s hard to say for sure at this point. While the researchers concluded that more studies are needed, they also said a slower movement to REM sleep could serve as a “potential marker” for Alzheimer’s disease. Given that good sleep is linked to good overall health, it can’t hurt to try to improve your sleep. How can I get more REM sleep? Most people go through four to six sleep cycles a night, and REM sleep is part of that. Unfortunately, you can’t dictate the stages of sleep you enter and when. What you can do is try to focus on getting good sleep, *******. Winter offers up these tips to help support good sleep: Have a set bedtime and wake time, and do your best to stick to it. Try to be physically active, and aim to work out in the mornings to support your body’s natural sleep/wake cycle. Create a good, consistent bedtime routine that helps you wind down for the evening. Be wary of sleep aids. “Ironically, some sleep aids affect REM sleep,” Winter says. How can I reduce my risk of Alzheimer’s? Researchers don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, making it tough to know for sure how to prevent it. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends doing these things to help lower your risk: Try to prevent or manage diabetes Manage your blood pressure Try to prevent or correct hearing loss Try to limit or avoid drinking alcohol Try to limit or avoid smoking If you’re struggling with sleep, Winter says it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional sooner rather than later. They should be able to do a sleep study—which can give you more information on what’s behind your sleep issues—and make personalized recommendations from there. You Might Also Like Source link #Scientists #Alzheimers #Warning #Sign Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top 5 ways you can use Google Gemini to be more creative Top 5 ways you can use Google Gemini to be more creative Everyone gets a creative impulse sometimes. Maybe you have a great idea for a novel, want to take up painting as a hobby, write songs with your kids, or just come up with fun rhymes for birthday cards. But inspiration can be elusive, and it can be hard to keep going if you hit a roadblock. Building up those creative muscles can be a lot easier with the help of AI tools, and Google Gemini can be a particularly useful catalyst, pushing your ideas in directions you might not have considered. Google tends to hype Gemini’s productivity angle, but with the right approach, Gemini can be a muse, editor, sounding board, and multimedia collaborator. The AI can help refine, remix, and reimagine your projects. I’ve assembled five of the best ways you can use Gemini to spark a creative project and make it amazing. Crucially, these ideas don’t replace your efforts with AI; rather, they elevate your creativity and can make the sometimes difficult process a lot more fun. 1. Brainstorm Ideas with AI-Powered Prompts (Image credit: Created with Google Gemini) “I want to do something creative” is the first essential thought, but sometimes your mind might feel like an empty field with a tumbleweed blowing across it. If you want to get those creative juices flowing, you don’t have to stare at a blank page. You can brainstorm with Google Gemini and come up with ideas based on a favorite genre, medium, mood, or just a random thought. For instance, say you want to write a short story but have no idea what to write about. You could ask Gemini: “Give me five unique short story ideas based on the theme of lost time, but make each one a different genre.” Or if you’re looking to paint but want to branch out from your usual topics, you might try: Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. “Suggest three surreal painting concepts that combine natural landscapes with dreamlike elements.” This approach works for almost any creative pursuit. A songwriter stuck on their next piece could ask Gemini for unusual lyrical themes, like: “Give me three song concepts inspired by the perspective of inanimate objects.” You’re never starting from scratch by using Gemini as a brainstorming partner. It’s like bouncing ideas off a digital muse with infinite patience. 2. Generate Outlines (Image credit: Created with Google Gemini) That first concept is all some people need to get going, but working out the broad strokes of your creative brilliance is tough. The ******* the project, the more important it is, though. Plenty of novels and screenplays benefit from outlining, and paintings are often better after some practice sketches. A strong outline can prevent you from getting lost in the weeds, and Gemini is excellent at helping break down complex ideas into manageable steps. Say you’re writing a fantasy novel about a young girl who discovers an ancient, forgotten magic. You might ask Gemini: “Create a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline for a fantasy novel where a girl accidentally unseals an ancient power and must go on a journey to control it before it destroys her homeland.” The AI will provide a structured framework, but that doesn’t mean you must follow it strictly. It’s a cookbook where you can pick recipes you like, modify others that don’t fit your preferences, and let others inspire your own take on a meal. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, you’ll have a clear roadmap to follow, making the entire process much smoother. Similarly, if you’re working on a personal essay about an important memory, say for a wedding toast or memorial speech, Gemini can help organize your thoughts: “Outline an essay about my first time going to the ocean with my grandmother and how it changed my perspective on life.” 3. Create AI-Assisted Visuals for Inspiration (Image credit: Created with Google Gemini) Creativity isn’t just about words; the right image can spark all kinds of ideas. Gemini can generate AI-assisted images that help bring abstract ideas to life, helping you visualize something you’re writing. It also can be an excellent tool for painters, illustrators, and costume designers. Imagine you’re working on a sci-fi comic and need inspiration for an alien cityscape. You could describe what you’re envisioning and let Gemini generate an AI-assisted concept image: “Create a concept sketch for a futuristic city that floats above an ocean and is powered by bioluminescent coral.” This works even if you aren’t an artist yourself. Maybe you’re a writer who wants to better visualize a setting before describing it or a filmmaker imagining set designs. Seeing a rough version of what’s in your head can help refine your vision. Gemini can also help with more personal projects like mood boards. If you’re designing a new wardrobe style, you could ask: “Generate a mood board of clothing inspired by 18th-century fashion with a cyberpunk twist.” The key here is that AI doesn’t replace human creativity. Instead, it amplifies your imagination by providing starting points you can tweak, remix, and develop further. 4. Overcome Creative Blocks with AI-Driven Reframing (Image credit: Created with Google Gemini) Every creative person has hit a roadblock at some point during a project. Maybe your novel’s middle section feels dull, your painting lacks something, but you don’t know what, or your standup set just isn’t flowing. Instead of getting frustrated, you can use Gemini to help you reframe the problem from a different perspective. Sometimes, the problem isn’t that you’re out of ideas, you’re only stuck because you’ve been looking at your project the same way for too long. Gemini helps you shake things up and see new possibilities. For instance, if you’re writing a script and feel like a scene isn’t working, you might ask: “Rewrite this scene, but from the perspective of the antagonist instead of the protagonist.” Or if you’re struggling with a poem’s final stanza, try: “Give me three alternative last lines for a poem about the end of summer that leave the reader with a bittersweet feeling.” The same goes for visual art. If you’re unsure what’s missing from a digital painting, you could ask: “Suggest a color scheme that would enhance the contrast and mood of this twilight landscape painting.” 5. Mix and Match Different Creative Styles (Image credit: Created with Google Gemini) Some of the most interesting creative breakthroughs happen when you blend styles, themes, or influences that wouldn’t normally go together, just look at the million revamped versions of Shakespeare. Gemini can help you explore unexpected combinations and push your work in fresh directions. If you’re a musician, you might ask: “Describe what a folk song would sound like if it were composed in the style of 1980s synth-pop.” A writer working on a fairy tale could experiment with genre mashups: “Rewrite ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ as a cyberpunk thriller with a corporate espionage twist.” Or maybe you’re a filmmaker looking to experiment with storytelling techniques: “Give me five plot structures inspired by non-linear storytelling, like ‘Memento’ or ‘Pulp Fiction.’” It’s not unusual to get bored with your own ideas and start doubting the value of the whole effort just because you’re so close to it. Remixing a style can renew your own interest as much as it can entice others. Working with Gemini is a creative project in its own way, one worth playing with to fuel your own creativity. If you get creative with how you engage with Gemini, you might be amazed at just how imaginative your efforts become. 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