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Leavitt reveals NJ drones 'authorized' by FAA in 1st press briefing of Trump administration – ABC News Leavitt reveals NJ drones 'authorized' by FAA in 1st press briefing of Trump administration – ABC News Leavitt reveals NJ drones ‘authorized’ by FAA in 1st press briefing of Trump administration ABC NewsPresident Donald Trump shares update on drones seen flying over New Jersey Fox NewsThe mystery drones flying over NJ were from the FAA for research, White House says NorthJersey.comWhite House says New Jersey drones that caused hysteria were ‘not the enemy’ CNN Source link #Leavitt #reveals #drones #039authorized039 #FAA #1st #press #briefing #Trump #administration #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sniper Elite: Resistance review – Gamesradar Sniper Elite: Resistance review – Gamesradar Sniper Elite: Resistance serves as more of a stopgap than a full-blown sequel to Sniper Elite 5, so much of that experience — including its highs and lows — carries over two and a half years later. Its sniping action truly is elite, but the gunplay surrounding it still needs work. Equally, the Invasion Mode is again a standout while enemy AI remains frustrating at times. It is more of the same. However, when that similarity is a fairly unique model in the first place, Sniper Elite: Resistance just about gets away with it. Source link #Sniper #Elite #Resistance #review #Gamesradar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Essex Police plans to make PCSOs redundant to save money Essex Police plans to make PCSOs redundant to save money George King BBC News, Essex Essex Police All Essex Police officers could see their pay reduced under the proposals Essex Police has revealed plans to make all 99 of its PCSOs redundant in an effort to balance its budget. The force – and its police, fire and crime commissioner – also proposed cutting 65 other staff roles and reducing the pay of all other officers. Essex Police said it had been given “inadequate” funding from government and was faced with a budget shortfall of £5.3m. The Home Office said forces across England had been provided with the resources they needed to “keep communities safe”. “We cannot ignore the fact the government settlement is not enough to meet pay and inflationary pressures,” said police, fire and crime commissioner Roger Hirst. “We have to balance the need to respond to local policing and crime priorities with the wider financial pressures on the service and on households.” He said the proposals were subject to a consultation. Richard Smith/BBC The Conservative police, fire and crime commissioner for Essex, Roger Hirst, said he did not want residents to bear the brunt of the budget shortfall PCSOs, or police community support officers, are paid employees but only share some of the powers that police officers have. They can hand out fixed-penalty notices and take alcohol from a person under the age of 18, but must ask a police officer to arrest someone. Essex Police employs about 3,755 officers and Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington warned in December that he may be forced to cut 200 roles. He said at the time the force had “squeezed the lemon pretty dry”. Under the proposals announced on Tuesday, the force said all “non-critical building and technology projects” would be stopped. The southeast allowance and detective allowance would be removed, which would mean every officer would face a pay reduction. Hirst has also proposed increasing its council tax precept – which would mean a 5.66% rise for Band D properties, equivalent to 27p per week. The force said even after this increase and after identifying £8m in “efficiency savings” it still meant there was a £5.3m shortfall for the 2025-26 financial year. Stuart Woodward/BBC Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said in December the force had “squeezed the lemon pretty dry” Hirst and Mr Harrington said they had been in conversation with the Home Office in a bid to secure a “fairer” funding deal, but to no avail. “I’ve said repeatedly for the last few months that all I want is fair funding for a force that is already efficient,” added Mr Harrington. “Our plans do, regrettably, impact our entire workforce in some way and whilst those plans are unpalatable on every level, I have tried my best to be fair to all. “We all want more officers on our streets but these things can’t happen without the appropriate funding and sadly there is just not enough money in the pot.” A Home Office spokesperson said: “We are ensuring we deliver on our safer streets mission, with an extra 13,000 neighbourhood police officers, community support officers and special constables, all of whom will play a vital role in bringing visible policing to our streets.” They pointed out that Essex Police’s funding for 2025-26 was £431.1m, which was £24.9m more than in 2024-25. Source link #Essex #Police #plans #PCSOs #redundant #save #money Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Recipes List For Cooking Hello Kitty Island Adventure Recipes List For Cooking If you’re playing a cozy game, you can all but guarantee you’ll be doing a bit of cooking. That goes for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, which features a variety of cooking stations and recipes that can be used to make yummy food. Here’s what you need to know about making grub in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, as well as every cooking recipe currently in the game. All cooking recipes in Hello Kitty Island Adventure Unlike most games, you can’t do all your cooking in one place in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Instead, you’ll need to find and use unique cooking stations throughout the world. Additionally, each of these cooking stations have a base ingredient that is used in every dish made there, so don’t forget to add it. Below, we’ll specify where to find each cooking station and its base ingredient before listing out all the recipes that can be made there. Oven The Oven is found at the Seaside Resort. Base Ingredient: Flour Almond Pound Cake: Candy Cloud, Toasted Almond Beignets with Pineapple Dip: Candy Cloud, Pineapple Cake – Any ingredient not used in another cake recipe Cheesecake: Moon Cheese Chiffon Cake: Egg, Cinna Bloom Chocolate ******: Chocolate Coin Chocolate Cheesecake: Moon Cheese, Chocolate Coin Cinnamon Bread – Cinna Bloom: Cinna Bloom Cinnamon Bread – Magma Bloom: Magma Bloom Cinnamon Roll: Candy Cloud, Cinna Bloom Egg Tart: Egg Fruit Tart – Apple: Egg, Apple Fruit Tart – Strawberry: Egg, Strawberry Fruity Cheesecake – Apple: Moon Cheese, Apple Fruity Cheesecake – Banana: Moon Cheese, Banana Fruity Cheesecake – Pineapple: Moon Cheese, Pineapple Fruity Cheesecake – Starfruit: Moon Cheese, Starfruit Macaron: Toasted Almond Mama’s Apple Pie: Apple Milk Bread: Coral Milk Nutty Tart: Egg, Toasted Almond Pastry: Candy Cloud Pineapple Stack Cake: Pineapple Pumpkin Cheesecake: Moon Cheese, Pumpkin Pumpkin Pie: Pumpkin Purple Cheesecake: Moon Cheese, Spinip Red Bow Apple Pie: Apple, Magma Bloom Sakura Cake: Sakura Sakura Cheesecake: Moon Cheese, Sakura Spiced Cheesecake – Cinna Bloom: Moon Cheese, Cinna Bloom Spiced Cheesecake – Magma Bloom: Moon Cheese, Magma Bloom Spooky Cake: Swampmallow, Pumpkin Strawberry Almond Galette: Toasted Almond, Strawberry Strawberry Cheesecake: Moon Cheese, Strawberry Strawberry Shortcake: Strawberry Sugarkelp Cake: Sugarkelp Sweet Custard Tart – Candy Cloud: Egg, Candy Cloud Sweet Custard Tart – Sugarkelp: Egg, Sugarkelp Sweet Custard Tart – Swampmallow: Egg, Swampmallow Tofu Bread: Tofu Turtle Cheesecake: Moon Cheese, Toasted Almond Veggie Bread: Spinip Veggie Tart – Pumpkin: Egg, Pumpkin Veggie Tart – Spinip: Egg, Spinip Volcano Cake: Chocolate Coin, Magma Bloom Bon appétit! Candy Cloud Machine The Candy Cloud Machine is found at Cloud Island. Base Ingredient: Candy Cloud Cheese Cloud: Moon Cheese Cotton Cloud: Candy Cloud x2 Fall Cloud: Pumpkin Fruity Cloud – Apple: Apple. Fruity Cloud – Banana: Banana Fruity Cloud – Starfruit: Starfruit Pink Cloud – Sakura: Sakura Pink Cloud – Strawberry: Strawberry Spiced Cloud – Cinna Bloom: Cinna Bloom Spiced Cloud – Magma Bloom: Magma Bloom Sweet Cloud – Swampmallow: Swampmallow Sweet Cloud – Sugarkelp: Sugarkelp Toasted Marshmallow Cloud: Swampmallow, Toasted Almond Tropical Cloud: Pineapple Cauldron The Cauldron is found at the Spooky Swamp. Base Ingredient: Glow Berry Deep Diving Potion: Sugarkelp Speedy Swimming Potion: Swampmallow Speedy Walking Potion: Tofu Stamina Recharge Potion: Apple Thermal Potion: Magma Bloom Dessert Machine The Dessert Machine is found at Gemstone Mountain. Base Ingredient: Cactus Cream Apple Ice Cream: Apple Banana Ice Cream: Banana Banana Shake: Snowcicle, Banana Boulder Bits Ice Cream: Chocolate Coin, Swampmallow Cheese Ice Cream: Moon Cheese Chocolate Ice Cream: Chocolate Coin Chocolate Pineapple Pudding: Pineapple, Chocolate Coin Chocolate Shake: Snowcicle, Chocolate Coin Cinna Ice Cream: Cinna Bloom Magma Pudding: Magma Bloom Mama’s Pudding: Banana, Coral Milk Old Fashioned Ice Cream: Egg Pink Clouds Ice Cream: Candy Cloud, Sakura Pudding: Coral Milk Pumpkin Pudding: Pumpkin Purple Pudding: Spinip Sakura Pudding: Sakura Starry Skies Shake: Snowcicle, Starfruit Strawberry Ice Cream: Strawberry Strawberry Shake: Snowcicle, Strawberry Sweet Pudding – Candy Cloud: Candy Cloud Sweet Pudding – Sugarkelp: Sugarkelp Sweet Pudding – Swampmallow: Swampmallow Tofu Pudding: Tofu Vanilla Shake: Snowcicle Egg Pan Station The Egg Pan Station is found at Gemstone Mountain. Base Ingredient: Egg Cheese Crepe: Flour, Moon Cheese Chocolate Crepe: Flour, Chocolate Coin Crepe: Flour Fantasy Omelet: Candy Cloud Fluffy Omelet: Moon Cheese Fruit Crepe: Flour, Strawberry Hearty Omelet: Moon Cheese, Spinip Nutty Crepe: Flour, Toasted Almond Omelet: Egg, Any ingredient not used in another recipe Protein Omelet: Tofu Spiced Crepe: Flour, Magma Bloom Sweet Crepe – Candy Cloud: Candy Cloud, Flour Sweet Crepe – Swampmallow: Flour, Swampmallow Veggie Crepe: Flour, Pumpkin Veggie Omelet: Pumpkin Veggie Supreme Omelet: Pumpkin, Spinip Espresso Machine The Espresso Machine is found at Seaside Resort or Rainbow Reef. Base Ingredient: Candlenut Candied Banana Coffee: Banana, Candy Cloud Cappuccino: Coral Milk Chai – Cinna Bloom: Cinna Bloom Chai – Magma Bloom: Magma Bloom Chocolate Chai – Cinna Bloom: Chocolate Coin, Cinna Bloom Chocolate Chai – Magma Bloom: Chocolate Coin, Magma Bloom Confusing Coffee: Moon Cheese Egg Coffee: Egg Espresso: Cinna Bloom, Magma Bloom Frappe: Snowcicle Hot Cocoa: Chocolate Coin, Coral Milk Mocha: Chocolate Coin Molten Frappe: Magma Bloom, Snowcicle Pink Latte – Strawberry: Strawberry Pink Latte – Sakura: Sakura Purple Latte: Spinip Sakura Frappe: Sakura, Snowcicle Spicy Pumpkin Latte: Pumpkin, Cinna Bloom Sweet Frappe: Sugarkelp, Snowcicle Sweet Latte – Candy Cloud: Candy Cloud Sweet Latte – Sugarkelp: Sugarkelp Sweet Latte – Swampmallow: Swampmallow Toasted Almond Coffee: Toasted Almond Pizza Oven The Pizza Oven is found at Mount Hothead. Base Ingredient: Dough Alfredo Pizza: Coral Milk Breakfast Pizza: Egg Dessert Pizza – Candy Cloud: Candy Cloud Dessert Pizza – Sugarkelp: Sugarkelp Dessert Pizza – Swampmallow: Swampmallow Everything Pizza: Spinip, Tofu Fruit Pizza – Apple: Apple Fruit Pizza – Banana: Banana Fruit Pizza – Strawberry: Strawberry Pineapple Pizza: Pineapple Quattro Fromaggio Pizza: Coral Milk, Moon Cheese Spicy Pizza – Cinna Bloom: Cinna Bloom Spicy Pizza – Magma Bloom: Magma Bloom Spinip Alfredo Pizza: Spinip, Coral Milk Three Cheese Pizza: Moon Cheese Toasty Pizza: Toasted Almond Tofu Pizza: Tofu Ultimate Joke Pizza: Pineapple, Tofu Veggie Pizza – Pumpkin: Pumpkin Veggie Pizza – Spinip: Spinip Soda Machine The Soda Machine is found at Gemstone Mountain. Base Ingredient: Fizzy Crystal Apple Soda: Apple Banana Soda: Banana Cream Soda: Coral Milk Fiery Soda – Cinna Bloom: Cinna Bloom Fiery Soda – Magma Bloom: Magma Bloom Fiery Soda – Toasted Almond: Toasted Almond Joke Soda: Tofu Pineapple Lava Soda: Pineapple, Magma Bloom Pochacco Energy Pop: Tofu, Spinip Pumpkin Spice Soda: Pumpkin, Cinna Bloom Sakura Soda: Sakura Strawberry Soda: Strawberry Surprising Soda: Spinip, Toasted Almond Swampy Soda – Spinip: Spinip Swampy Soda – Pumpkin: Pumpkin Sweet Soda – Candy Cloud: Candy Cloud Sweet Soda – Sugarkelp: Sugarkelp Sweet Soda – Swampmallow: Swampmallow Tropical Soda: Pineapple For more on the cozy game, check out our guide on all Hello Kitty Island Adventure 3-heart gifts. Source link #Kitty #Island #Adventure #Recipes #List #Cooking Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tourist trampled to death by elephant in South Africa while trying to save kids – National Tourist trampled to death by elephant in South Africa while trying to save kids – National Descrease article font size Increase article font size A tourist was trampled to death by an elephant on Saturday in South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park, the South African national parks agency (SANParks) has confirmed. “Today a tragic accident occurred when a tourist was charged and trampled by an elephant near Crocodile River at Malelane Gate. This, regrettably, resulted in loss of life,” the organization shared in a statement Saturday, shortly after the incident occurred. A follow-up statement, shared Monday, identified the victim as 59-year-old South African Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed. “Initial eyewitness accounts indicate that the family parked close to the Malelane reception area and children ran past the bridge into the bush whereupon an individual elephant from a nearby herd charged them. The deceased rushed to assist the children and that is when he was chased and trampled by one of the animals,” the agency said. Story continues below advertisement “He succumbed to his injuries on the scene.” 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. SANParks added that the elephant responsible for the death could not be identified from a larger herd that was present at the time of the trampling. “[The elephants] immediately moved away while people were trying to save the life of deceased,” they wrote, asking people not to post images of the incident on social media. Kruger is the largest game park in South Africa, and has strict rules forbidding visitors to leave their vehicles, save for a few picnic areas and fenced campsites. SANParks said they continue to investigate the death, and asked that the public refrain from speculating about what happened until the police release their final report. Trending Now Disinformation an ‘existential threat’ to ********* democracy: Hogue The winter ‘quademic’? You may be sick with one of these 4 viruses Last year, three separate tourists were killed in elephant-charging incidents in Africa. 0:42 79-year-old woman dead after elephant charges tour group in Zambia Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement One was killed in South Africa last July when he allegedly exited a vehicle to take photos of wild elephants at Pilanesberg National Park and was trampled by the herd. Both of the other tourist deaths occurred in Zambia. In June 2024, 64-year-old tourist Juliana Gle Tourneau died when she was trampled by elephants after she was knocked from a vehicle in the city of Livingstone. Before that, 79-year-old American Gail Mattson was killed after a bull elephant charged a safari vehicle in Kafue National Park in western Zambia. The incident was caught on video. The elephant was seen making a charge toward the vehicle before using its tusks to flip the safari car. More on World More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Tourist #trampled #death #elephant #South #Africa #save #kids #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Assassin’s Creed Shadows censored in Japan Assassin’s Creed Shadows censored in Japan Japan’s Computer Entertainment Rating Organization (AKA CERO) has slapped Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows with a Z rating, which is basically the ESRB’s AO. Of course, Ubisoft still wants to sell the game in Japan, so it’s playing ball and dashing the content CERO demands be dashed. Preemptively, the Japanese Ubisoft account took to Twitter (via Eurogamer) to address any differences between versions. “Regarding differences in content between the overseas (North America, Europe) and Japanese versions of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, the version sold in Japan of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows (CERO: Z) will have some differences in in-game content in order to comply with the regulations of the certification organization.” So, what is CERO bothered by? Assassin’s Creed Shadows will allow a more intense level of violence, including decapitation. The trouble is things are kinda murky when it comes to actually remaining consistent. Stellar Blade, for example, caught flack as it remained uncensored despite severed limbs; something Dead Space Remake wasn’t able to get away with. Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger Editor-in-Chief Gabe has been a gamer since he was young, playing games like Pajama Sam, Freddi Fish, Guitar Hero, and whatever looked cool on GameFly. Ever since 2018, he’s been infatuated with the inner workings of the gaming and entertainment industries, covering a wide range of topics from video games to TV and film. Starting as a contributor for PSX Extreme, he’s worked his way up to its Managing Editor. Using what’s he learned over the years, he founded Smash Jump to remind everyone to smash jump. Source link #Assassins #Creed #Shadows #censored #Japan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shire of Boyup Brook present Community Awards at Australia Day breakfast Shire of Boyup Brook present Community Awards at Australia Day breakfast Shire of Boyup Brook celebrated Australia Day with Community Awards presentations, a free breakfast and afternoon at the local pool for families to enjoy. Source link #Shire #Boyup #Brook #present #Community #Awards #Australia #Day #breakfast Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – IGN Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – IGN Sniper Elite: Resistance serves as more of a stopgap than a full-blown sequel to Sniper Elite 5, so much of that experience — including its highs and lows — carries over two and a half years later. Its sniping action truly is elite, but the gunplay surrounding it still needs work. Equally, the Invasion Mode is again a standout while enemy AI remains frustrating at times. It is more of the same. However, when that similarity is a fairly unique model in the first place, Sniper Elite: Resistance just about gets away with it. Source link #Sniper #Elite #Resistance #Review #IGN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Can You Make Real Money in the Golden Age of Memecoins? Can You Make Real Money in the Golden Age of Memecoins? According to Coingecko, memecoins now make up $102 billion market cap out of the total cryptocurrency market cap of $3.62 trillion. Most of the memecoins are still heavily dog-theme concentrated headed by (DOGE) and (SHIB). However, the newly minted (TRUMP) coin shows a new trend emerging since its launch on January 18th. Alongside seven other memecoins above $1 billion market cap, DOGE, SHIB and TRUMP are now the top three picks among 1,362 digital assets in this highly speculative meme category. The fact that TRUMP reached a value of $15 billion a day after launch, only to deflate to current $5.9 billion, speaks to the demand for tokenization of everything. It also speaks to the relief that SEC Chair Gary Gensler, widely viewed as oppressive and underhanded, is finally out of office. But when it comes down to it, can memecoin trading be worth the risk? Let’s examine the cons and pros. Memecoin Nature: Volatility on Steroids has often received complaints that it cannot serve as a medium of exchange because it is too volatile. At the same time, investors have been drawn to Bitcoin precisely because its volatility offers a maneuvering space for profit-taking. But now that Bitcoin is heavy, at a $2.1 trillion market cap, it is much harder to move that weight, making it less volatile. Memecoins picked the volatility slack and then some. Unlike Bitcoin, which aims to solve the problem of sound money through its computing network to ensure inviolability and scarcity, memecoins lack substance. In that aspect, memecoins are best compared to penny stocks, which represent unproven companies. Like penny stocks, memecoins also typically have high volatility, driven by short-term speculation and low liquidity. But unlike penny stocks, memecoins are entirely driven by “vibes”. It is then a matter of gauging if vibes have traction. Case in point, since Elon Musk took the Dogecoin mantle, there were many times when his tweets lacked the spark to drive DOGE price up. Similarly, the new TRUMP coin is now effectively a gauge on the President’s acts in office, whether they are popular or not. That is, after the initial price spike of TRUMP coin, which is typical of all memecoin launches as people try to latch on the vibes potential. But in worst case scenarios, many memecoins are simply tokenized rug pulls, as exemplified by (HAWK) coin. In these scenarios, insiders/issuers in control of the token’s supply can drain the liquidity at will, leaving traders with worthless coins. This is why memecoin trading should be viewed as tokenized gambling, with the house (token supply controllers) being the most likely winners. But, is there a way to offset memecoins’ volatility and make it lucrative? Memecoin Trading: Signs to Look For Did you ever encounter an image that you liked on social media, as it stated some repeatable, concise, seemingly profound message? Add a blockchain code to it and you get a memecoin in a nutshell. People then trade the tokenized meme based on its virality potential. If the virality is there, then the memecoin is considered to have staying power – making it less likely to hold a deflated coin never to go back up. Resulting from this, it is often recommended to buy memecoins that have strong community and wide appeal. However, this should be taken with a boulder of salt. Let’s examine why in the case of Huawk Tuah coin: It was derived from the virality of Haliey Welch’s humorous remark from a TikTok video, building up wide appeal. Haliey’s personality was perceived as likeable, down-to-earth and relatable, which was another key ingredient for virality. Consequently, the liquidity pool was there for the taking, ready to be tokenized. The problem is, Haliey’s subsequent launch into the public was carefully engineered, from her public appearances to her podcast. In other words, she was astroturfed. This is an important distinction to make as organic growth is more likely to have staying power. In the case of Haliey Welch’s memecoin, HAWK tokenholders conflated strong community with astroturfed social media engagement, built from the initial organic wide appeal. As a result, many served as exit liquidity. HAWK represents a typical memecoin life cycle – FOMO-driven price balloon, soon to be popped into oblivion. Image credit: CoinMarketCap Therefore, when trading memecoins, it is preferable if one cannot pin them down to specific personas. After all, it is then all too easy for them, or those around them, to exploit the attention. At the same time, this doesn’t apply to the TRUMP coin because President Trump is not just any persona. He has the weight of the White House behind him, attached to all the expectations and speculations that come with such a lofty position of power. In contrast, memecoins serving generalized memes/sentiments, tend to have waves of bottoms and tops, which then serve as additional opportunities after the initial FOMO price spike. During its life cycle, SHIB had multiple repeats to recoup losses, or buy at a low price for later gains. Image credit: CoinMarketCap Nonetheless, memecoin investors should always conduct due diligence and see the memecoin’s tokenomics and supply unlocks. This verification is one of the key benefits of blockchain technology that should be leveraged. Blockchain explorers such as Etherscan, BscScan or Solscan make it easy to see the percentage weight of token holders, wallet activity and locked liquidity, which could all serve as rug pull indicators. Likewise, Token Sniffer from Solidus Labs is a valuable tool to check for such signs. The Bottom Line Priced in penny range, just like penny stocks, many memecoins represent the cheapest entry into the world of cryptocurrencies. They attract capital for the same reason the lottery attracts ticket buyers – the potential to turn tiny investment into a huge return. Therefore, memecoin exposure should be considered the same, as money lost. A more promising approach would be to invest in general-purpose smart contract platforms that launch tokens, such as (SOL), (ETH), (AVAX), (ADA) or (IMX) for blockchain gaming. These platforms have underlying backing, developer pools and roadmaps, making them far more substantial than ephemeral vibes. *** Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Source link #Real #Money #Golden #Age #Memecoins Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may face lengthy wait Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may face lengthy wait More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act, the Social Security Administration said in an update on its website. “Though SSA is helping some affected beneficiaries now, under SSA’s current budget, SSA expects that it could take more than one year to adjust benefits and pay all retroactive benefits,” the agency states. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions — known as the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset — that previously reduced Social Security benefits for certain beneficiaries who also had pension income provided from employment where they did not contribute Social Security payroll taxes. More from Personal Finance:New Social Security increases may trigger higher tax bills, Medicare premiumsWhy retirees may feel the 2025 Social Security COLA isn’t enoughNew Social Security benefit legislation worsens program’s funding woes Those provisions reduced benefits for certain workers including state teachers, firefighters and police officers; federal employees who are covered by the Civil Service Retirement System; and individuals who worked under a foreign social security system. The law affects benefits paid after December 2023. Consequently, affected beneficiaries will receive increases to their monthly benefit checks, as well as retroactive lump sum payments for benefits payable for January 2024 and after. The benefit increases “may vary greatly,” depending on an individual’s type of Social Security benefits and the amount of pension income they receive, according to the Social Security Administration. “Some people’s benefits will increase very little while others may be eligible for over $1,000 more each month,” the agency states. The Social Security Administration said it cannot yet provide an estimated timeline for when the benefit adjustments will happen. In the meantime, the agency is advising beneficiaries to update their mailing address and bank direct deposit information, if necessary. In addition, noncovered pension recipients may now want to apply for benefits, if they are newly eligible following the enacted changes. Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Source link #Social #Security #Fairness #Act #beneficiaries #face #lengthy #wait Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

White House says New Jersey drones that caused hysteria were ‘not the enemy’ – CNN White House says New Jersey drones that caused hysteria were ‘not the enemy’ – CNN White House says New Jersey drones that caused hysteria were ‘not the enemy’ CNNPresident Donald Trump shares update on drones seen flying over New Jersey Fox NewsWhite House on mysterious drone swarms: “This was not the enemy” AxiosLeavitt reveals NJ drones ‘authorized’ by FAA in 1st press briefing of Trump administration ABC News Source link #White #House #Jersey #drones #caused #hysteria #enemy #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cities: VR Developer Fast Travel Games Hit With Layoffs Cities: VR Developer Fast Travel Games Hit With Layoffs Another virtual reality (VR) studio has been bitten by the layoff bug. Fast Travel Games, the developers behind titles such as Cities: VR and Into The Radius, announced on Tuesday that it is laying off 30 people because of low game sales. The announcement was made via a statement on social media. “Due to lower sales than expected from our six game launches in 2024, in combination with a more uncertain year ahead for VR Games as a whole, we’ve taken the difficult decision to make 30 employees redundant at FTG,” Fast Travel Games’ statement reads. “These changes will affect mainly our Publishing, Marketing, and Admin departments, although the Studio will also be impacted as we consolidate down to one development team.” They continued: “This is an exceptionally difficult decision, but we believe it’s necessary to ensure a stable and sustainable future for the company. “Our focus now is on supporting all Fast Travellers through this challenging time. We’re grateful for the invaluable contributions of those leaving and remain committed to continue launching incredible games for our players.” With the layoffs at Fast Travel Games, January has seen 21 studios either hold layoffs or shut down. The total estimated jobs lost as of writing sits around 700. What do you think of the latest layoffs to hit the gaming industry, and the current state of VR games? Let us know down below, and join more discussions in the official Insider Gaming forums. For more Insider Gaming, read about what studio is working with The Coalition on Gears of War: E-Day, and the latest studio to hold layoffs and possibly close. And don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Cities #Developer #Fast #Travel #Games #Hit #Layoffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver continues F1 testing in Barcelona Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver continues F1 testing in Barcelona Lewis Hamilton is continuing his preparations for the Formula 1 season by testing for his new Ferrari team at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this week. The seven-time champion and team-mate Charles Leclerc both drove a 2023 F1 car at the home of the Spanish Grand Prix on Tuesday. Hamilton is building his experience with Ferrari following his initial acclimatisation run at their Fiorano test track in Italy last week. The team are doing everything they can to ensure Hamilton is as prepared as possible for the new season after 12 years with Mercedes. Hamilton will be building his working methods with new race engineer Riccardo Adami as driver and team learn how best to work with other. No details have been released about the test, which is being held behind closed doors. Ferrari are expected to run for three days in Spain, although they are limited as to how many laps the drivers can complete. Current race drivers are permitted an annual total of 1,000km (621 miles) of testing in cars from previous years. The 2023 car is the most recent that can be used under F1’s testing restrictions. Source link #Lewis #Hamilton #Ferrari #driver #continues #testing #Barcelona Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chopper ****** that killed Leicester owner ‘accidental’ Chopper ****** that killed Leicester owner ‘accidental’ The deaths of five people in a helicopter ****** at the King Power Stadium in October 2018, including Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, were accidental, an inquest jury has concluded. Srivaddhanaprabha, a Thai tycoon, was killed along with four others when his helicopter crashed in the club’s car park and exploded after a Premier League match on October 27, 2018. The Leonardo AW169 helicopter had cleared the top of the stadium before starting to spin, and plummeted to the ground before bursting into flames. Along with Srivaddhanaprabha, the ****** also killed pilot Eric Swaffer, Izabela Lechowicz, Nusara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punparev. The inquest lasted two and a half weeks. Philip Shepherd, the Srivaddhanaprabha family’s legal representative, said Swaffer was a “highly competent and very experienced pilot who did everything in his power” to control the helicopter when the tail rotor failed shortly after take-off. Srivaddhanaprabha’s family are actively continuing their legal action against Italian defence company Leonardo, the manufacturer of the helicopter, and seeking compensation for loss of earnings and other damages, valued at 2.15 billion pounds ($A4.28 billion). It is the largest fatal accident claim in English legal history. Leonardo said this month that it would defend itself against the High Court claim. It expressed its “deepest sympathy” for the victims of the ******, saying their deaths were “an unquestionable tragedy”. Source link #Chopper #****** #killed #Leicester #owner #accidental Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ride the E-Foil Wave on LIND’s Flagship Electric Surfboard, Canvas Ride the E-Foil Wave on LIND’s Flagship Electric Surfboard, Canvas credit: LIND While traditionalists argue that motorized propulsion on electric surfboards takes away from the essence of the sport, which relies on paddling and reading the tide and waves, LIND sees things differently. Co-founded by Alex Lind and Anders Dellson and rooted in California and Sweden—two places known for their strong surf and design cultures, respectively—the company’s mission was simple: create a board that allows people to enjoy surfing without relying on waves. Making its debut is the Canvas, an ideal option for riders who live in areas with flat waters or those who want the flexibility to surf on their own schedule, regardless of weather conditions. A luxurious new way to experience the sport Tradition meets technology with LIND electric surfboards A game-changing addition to the world of surfing and a luxurious new way to experience the sport, LIND has fused traditional surfboard craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create a beautiful, high-performance board that embodies form and function. Available in two lengths (a more responsive and maneuverable 6’3′ shortboard and 6’9′ mid-length with greater volume for balance and control), both are powered by a 20kW drivetrain, which allows riders to carve through the water at speeds of up to 37 mph, offering an exhilarating 45-minute ride – no waves required. Designed for convenience and portability, the Canvas weighs just 15 pounds (light enough to carry under one arm), including the battery and propulsion system. Its modular construction allows for easy assembly in under a minute, while the propulsion system fits into a custom backpack for effortless transport. Shaped from EPS foam and glasses in epoxy resin, the design incorporates the same oak wood tail block and ********* you’d find on a traditional board, the LIND Canvas is not just a piece of high-tech equipment—consider it a work of art that will make any wall look good. A modular construction allows easy assembly in under a minute The ultimate luxury water toy Beyond its performance and craftsmanship, the LIND Canvas is also making waves in the luxury water sports market. With a $25,000 price tag, this electric surfboard is being positioned as an elite product for high-end enthusiasts. Electric surfboards have become one of the fastest-growing segments of yacht toys, and given its premium pricing the Canvas fits perfectly in this niche. By redefining how people engage with water sports, LIND believes Canvas is far from just another electric surfboard but an entirely new watercraft category. One which offers a thrilling experience that complements, rather than replaces, traditional surfing. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer looking for a new way to ride or a water sports enthusiast eager to experience wave-free surfing, the LIND Canvas promises an unforgettable journey on the water. Visit lind.surf for more details. Source link #Ride #EFoil #Wave #LINDs #Flagship #Electric #Surfboard #Canvas Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Alleged Drug Kingpin Caught After Wife’s European Vacation Photos Reveal His Location Alleged Drug Kingpin Caught After Wife’s European Vacation Photos Reveal His Location Suspected Central American drug kingpin Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba — a.k.a “Shock” — was arrested while on a lavish European vacation with his family—aided by an unlikely source: his wife’s social media. Grijalba, 43, had been on the radar of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for months due to his alleged role in shipping ******** from Limón, Costa Rica, to the United States, New York Post reports. His arrest, however, was not the result of an undercover sting, but a string of Instagram posts that connected authorities to his *** whereabouts. His wife, Estefania McDonald Rodriguez, frequently documented their luxurious trip on social media, showing them beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sunbathing on beaches, holding two parrots, and even seated before Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain. The 32-year-old’s now-deleted posts provided law enforcement with an easy-to-follow trail, allowing them to anticipate the couple’s next move and act swiftly. Once his location was discovered, a warrant was approved by the DEA to arrest him in Europe rather than his home of Costa Rica, “where extradition laws would have complicated proceedings.” According to The Sun, Grijalba had splurged on $20,000 worth of plane tickets to bring his family to Europe for the New Year. However, the trip was cut short when he was intercepted at a London airport and immediately taken into custody. Appearing in court the following day, he was hit with possible extradition to the United States, where he could face a long prison sentence. Costa Rica’s Attorney General, Carlo Díaz, acknowledged the significance of Grijalba’s capture, but admitted his office had no charges against him. “For us, it is also an important capture because we had not yet been able to attribute any criminal act to him in our country, but I repeat, he has been linked in some investigations to drug trafficking in Limón,” Díaz stated to the news. Grijalba remains in custody as his extradition battle unfolds. His wife has since erased her social media pages. More from VIBE.com Sign up for Vibe’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source link #Alleged #Drug #Kingpin #Caught #Wifes #European #Vacation #Photos #Reveal #Location Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Astro Bot and ****** Myth: Wukong lead the Game Developers Choice Awards nominations Astro Bot and ****** Myth: Wukong lead the Game Developers Choice Awards nominations The nominees for the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) have been announced. Astro Bot and ****** Myth: Wukong are both up for seven awards, while Animal Well is up for five prizes. Sony’s platformer and Game Science’s action title are in the running for the coveted Game of the Year award alongside Balatro, Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Animal Well, from solo developer Billy Basso and publisher Bigmode, is up for the Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, and Best Visual Art prizes. A total of 18 games released last year have been nominated across nine awards categories, with the full list republished below. The winners of the peer-based awards event will be announced at the GDCA ceremony on March 19. The event is being held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards at GDC 25 in San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center. Members of the public can also vote for their favourite game of 2024 from all 18 of this year’s nominees in the Audience Award ballot. Baldur’s Gate 3 was the big winner at last year’s GDCA. It won Game of the Year, Best Narrative, Best Design and the Audience Award. Game Developers Choice Awards Best Audio Honorable Mentions: Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack), Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (Simogo / Annapurna Interactive), Metaphor: ReFantazio (ATLUS / ***** / Studio Zero), Neva (Nomada Studio / Devolver Digital), Silent Hill 2 (Bloober Teams SA / KONAMI) Best Debut 1000xRESIST (Sunset Visitor / Fellow Traveller) Animal Well (Billy Basso / Bigmode) Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack) Pacific Drive (Ironwood Studios / Kepler Interactive) Tiny Glade (Pounce Light) Honorable Mentions: Manor Lords (Slavic Magic / Hooded Horse), Mullet Madjack (HAMMER95 / Epopeia Games), The Plucky Squire (All Possible Futures / Devolver Digital), Tiny Glade (Pounce Light) Best Design Animal Well (Billy Basso / Bigmode) Astro Bot (Team ASOBI / Sony Interactive Entertainment) Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack) ****** Myth: Wukong (Game Science) Lorelai and the Laser Eyes (Simogo / Annapurna Interactive) Honorable Mentions: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix), Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios / PlayStation Publishing LLC), Satisfactory (Coffee Stain Studios / Coffee Stain Publishing), The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Grezzo, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development / Nintendo), UFO 50 (Mossmouth) Innovation Award Animal Well (Billy Basso / Bigmode) Astro Bot (Team ASOBI / Sony Interactive Entertainment) Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack) ****** Myth: Wukong (Game Science) UFO 50 (Mossmouth) Honorable Mentions: Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios / PlayStation Publishing LLC), Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (Simogo / Annapurna Interactive), Thank Goodness You’re Here! (Coal Supper /Panic), The Plucky Squire (All Possible Futures / Devolver Digital), Tiny Glade (Pounce Light) Best Narrative 1000xRESIST (Sunset Visitor / Fellow Traveller) ****** Myth: Wukong (Game Science) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio / *****) Metaphor: ReFantazio (ATLUS / ***** / Studio Zero) Mouthwashing (Wrong Organ / Critical Reflex) Honorable Mentions: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix), Frostpunk 2 (11 bit studios), Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Deck Nine Games / Square Enix), Neva (Nomada Studio / Devolver Digital), Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Ninja Theory / Xbox Game Studios) Best Technology Astro Bot (Team ASOBI / Sony Interactive Entertainment) ****** Myth: Wukong (Game Science) Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios / PlayStation Publishing LLC) Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Ninja Theory / Xbox Game Studios) Tiny Glade (Pounce Light) Honorable Mentions: Animal Well (Billy Basso/ Bigmode), Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 (Threyarch, Raven Software, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Activision Shanghai, Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward, Demonware /Activision), Dragon Age: The Veilguard (BioWare / Electronic Arts), Satisfactory (Coffee Stain Studios / Coffee Stain Publishing), Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco Studios Inc / Bandai Namco Entertainment) Best Visual Art Animal Well (Billy Basso / Bigmode) Astro Bot (Team ASOBI / Sony Interactive Entertainment) ****** Myth: Wukong (Game Science) Metaphor: ReFantazio (ATLUS / ***** / Studio Zero) Neva (Nomada Studio / Devolver Digital) Honorable Mentions: Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack), Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware Inc. / Bandai Namco Entertainment), Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Ninja Theory / Xbox Game Studios), Tiny Glade (Pounce Light), Ultros (Hadoque / Kepler Interactive) Social Impact 1000xRESIST (Sunset Visitor / Fellow Traveller) Astro Bot (Team ASOBI / Sony Interactive Entertainment) Frostpunk 2 (11 bit studios) Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Deck Nine Games / Square Enix) Neva (Nomada Studio / Devolver Digital) Honorable Mentions: Closer the Distance (Osmotic Studios / Skybound Games), Distant Bloom (Ember Trail / Kina Brave), Dragon Age: The Veilguard (BioWare / Electronic Arts), Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Surgent Studios / Electronic Arts) Game of the Year Astro Bot (Team ASOBI / Sony Interactive Entertainment) Balatro (LocalThunk / Playstack) ****** Myth: Wukong (Game Science) Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios / PlayStation Publishing LLC) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix) Metaphor: ReFantazio (ATLUS / ***** / Studio Zero) Honorable Mentions: Animal Well (Billy Basso / Bigmode), Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios / PlayStation Publishing LLC), Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio / *****), Satisfactory (Coffee Stain Studios / Coffee Stain Publishing), UFO 50 (Mossmouth) Source link #Astro #Bot #****** #Myth #Wukong #lead #Game #Developers #Choice #Awards #nominations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic wins FDA approval for chronic kidney disease Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic wins FDA approval for chronic kidney disease The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic to treat chronic kidney disease in patients who also have Type 2 diabetes, expanding the use of the wildly popular injection in the U.S. The drug is already widely used and covered to treat Type 2 diabetes. The FDA’s decision means Ozempic can now be used to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure, and death from cardiovascular disease in patients with both chronic kidney disease and diabetes. The decision could transform how doctors treat patients with chronic kidney disease, which involves a gradual loss of kidney function and is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Around 37 million American adults are living with chronic kidney disease, according to Novo Nordisk. Diabetes is a key risk factor for kidney disease. Roughly 40% of Type 2 diabetes patients have the condition, which can cause additional sickness such as increased risk of cardiovascular problems and death, Novo Nordisk said. “All chronic kidney disease is progressive. It’s a year-on-year, relentless decline in renal function,” Stephen Gough, Novo Nordisk’s global chief medical officer, said in an interview, referring to the kidney’s ability to filter waste from the blood. He noted that when the condition progresses to the point of kidney failure — also known as end-stage kidney disease — patients require long-term dialysis treatments to remove waste from the blood, or a kidney transplant. Both are burdensome, and death among patients with end-stage kidney disease is “very high,” particularly from cardiovascular disease, according to Gough. The approval also demonstrates that a blockbuster class of diabetes and weight loss drugs called GLP-1s have significant health benefits beyond regulating blood sugar and suppressing appetite. Ozempic reduced the risk of severe kidney outcomes — including kidney failure, reduction in kidney function, or death from kidney or heart causes — by 24% in diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease compared with a placebo, according to results of a late-stage trial that the approval was based on. In patients who took Ozempic, kidney function declined more slowly, the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack dropped 18% and the risk of death from any cause fell 20% compared with the placebo. Ozempic also cut the risk of cardiovascular-related deaths by 29%. “We know that, unfortunately, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease just go hand in hand,” Gough said. He added that the major treatments patients typically receive when they have the earliest signs of chronic kidney disease aim to reduce cardiovascular risk factors by paying attention to blood pressure. The rate of serious adverse side effects was 49.6% in patients who took Ozempic, lower than the 53.8% seen in the group that received a placebo. There was a slightly higher rate of discontinuations among Ozempic patients due to gastrointestinal side effects commonly seen with GLP-1s, such as nausea and vomiting. EU regulators approved Ozempic for the same use in December. Novo Nordisk ended the phase three trial in October, a year earlier than expected, in response to positive results. At the time, the Danish company’s announcement caused shares of kidney dialysis companies to plummet about 20% in a single day. The trial, called FLOW, started in 2019 and followed roughly 3,500 patients with diabetes and moderate to severe chronic kidney disease. “From my point of view as a doctor, you don’t get [diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease] in isolation,” Gough said. “These illnesses, unfortunately, co-segregate. They cluster within the same individuals. So if you have a medicine that can target each of these co-morbidities in one injection, then you’re addressing what really matters to the patient.” The approval comes after the Biden administration selected three of Novo Nordisk’s drugs with the active ingredient semaglutide for the second cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations. That includes Ozempic, its weight loss counterpart Wegovy and another diabetes treatment called Rybelsus. The FDA’s decision also comes as Novo Nordisk faces increased competition from Eli Lilly and tries to win expanded insurance coverage for Wegovy. Last year, Wegovy won approval in the U.S. for use in slashing the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Novo Nordisk is also studying Wegovy as a potential treatment for fatty liver disease. Source link #Novo #Nordisks #Ozempic #wins #FDA #approval #chronic #kidney #disease Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Geralt VA Doug Cockle Credits The Witcher Games for Doing What Andrzej Sapkowski Couldn’t Geralt VA Doug Cockle Credits The Witcher Games for Doing What Andrzej Sapkowski Couldn’t The Witcher franchise is undoubtedly one of the most popular action role-playing game series of all time. The series is critically acclaimed and has sold over 75 million units as of March 2023. It started with 2007’s The Witcher, which laid down the foundation of the franchise, and now, CD Projekt Red is all set to carry forward the franchise with The Witcher 4. The voice actor of Geralt of Rivia thinks the video game series popularised The Witcher book series (Image via CD Projekt Red) The Witcher video game series is based on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. However, the events taking place in the video game series are after the events of the books. Despite the books being so influential and iconic, the voice actor of Geralt of Rivia, Doug Cockle, believes that the video game series should be credited for popularising the book series. Geralt of Rivia voice actor says The Witcher video game series popularised the books The voice actor of Geralt of Rivia, Doug Cockle, recently appeared for an interview with GamesRadar and during the conversation, he explained that The Witcher video game series should be credited for popularising Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series. He said, It’s also the game that brought the books to a wider audience… so this whole wonderful new fantasy world became available to people who had no idea it existed before. Sapkowski’s The Witcher series has a cult following in Poland and has been translated into 37 languages, selling over 15 million copies as of July 2020. The video game series indeed played a key role in popularising the books, as there was a sharp increase in its popularity, especially after the release of 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Cockle has voiced Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Plus, he will also be voicing the character in the upcoming The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep animated film. CD Projekt Red has created a lot of anticipation for The Witcher 4 CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the production of The Witcher 4 is in full swing (Image via CD Projekt Red) In December 2024, CD Projekt Red presented the cinematic reveal trailer of The Witcher 4 at The Games Awards. The trailer showcased Ciri, now a witcher, as the protagonist of the new game. The trailer was well-received by the fans and has successfully created a lot of anticipation among gamers all over the world. The Witcher franchise is not only limited to the video game series as r Andrzej Sapkowski’s books were also adapted into a TV series called The Witcher. Henry Cavill played the role of Geralt of Rivia in the first three seasons that were released between 2019 and 2023. A fourth season is in the works, plus it has also been renewed for a fifth and final season. Source link #Geralt #Doug #Cockle #Credits #Witcher #Games #Andrzej #Sapkowski #Couldnt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic for chronic kidney disease, expanding its use – CNBC FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic for chronic kidney disease, expanding its use – CNBC FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic for chronic kidney disease, expanding its use CNBCView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #FDA #approves #Novo #Nordisks #diabetes #drug #Ozempic #chronic #kidney #disease #expanding #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Berserk Boy is coming to PS5 next month Berserk Boy is coming to PS5 next month Action platformer Berserk Boy is coming to PlayStation 5 next month. Originally released last year on Switch and PC, Berserk Boy is a 2D action platformer inspired by the Mega Man games. The game was critically well-received, with a Metacritic score of 83. VGC’s Berserk Boy review called it “a great modern take on Mega Man style gameplay and one of the better recent attempts to bring the 16-bit era into the 2020s”. Developer Beserk Boy Games is currently working on Berserk B.I.T.S., a “bit-collection, virus-busting idle game”. Source link #Berserk #Boy #coming #PS5 #month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Weak loonie, Trump tariff threats make ‘volatile situation’ for Metro: CEO Weak loonie, Trump tariff threats make ‘volatile situation’ for Metro: CEO Metro is in “wait and see” mode ahead of potential tariffs from new U.S. President Donald Trump, and is keeping an eye on the weakening loonie at a time of year when Canada relies most on its southern neighbour for fresh food, said chief executive Eric La Flèche. “The dollar is the big worry,” La Flèche said at a press conference following the grocer’s annual general meeting. “There’s a consequence on our costs if the ********* dollar weakens … we’re feeling that pressure.” The company tries to buy ********* and local as much as it can, he said, “but there are certain products, especially at this time of year, that we don’t produce in Canada and we don’t sell in Canada.” The ********* dollar has been steadily weakening for months amid the widening gap between interest rates in Canada and the U.S., and more recently, threats of sweeping tariffs from Trump and talk of retaliatory tariffs by Canada have compounded that pressure. Story continues below advertisement 2:17 What’s weighing on the loonie? The past year saw the continued normalization of food inflation, said La Flèche, but trade disruptions could threaten that. Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal finance information delivered to you every Saturday. “I hope this trade war will not concern food,” he said. “It’s a very volatile situation, and we will just have to wait and see.” Potential trade war aside, La Flèche was optimistic about growth in the coming year for Metro as it exits what he calls a “transition year.” Speaking at Metro’s annual general meeting Tuesday morning, La Flèche said Metro plans to reap the benefits of recent investments in its supply chain that wrapped up in 2024, and to continue pursuing customer loyalty after expanding its Moi rewards program last year into Ontario. “We’re in a good position to pursue growth and expansion of this retail network in the years to come,” he said in French. Story continues below advertisement La Flèche said Metro plans to open 12 new stores in 2025, most of them being discount stores, which he said continue to see higher sales growth than conventional banners. “However, we’re seeing the gap narrow as we cycle our strong discount performance over the past three years,” he told investors on a conference call discussing the results. “Discount had strong, strong growth for three years running. So at some point, the market settles … and you come back to more normal levels of growth.” Trending Now U.K. couple dies in Vietnam hotel after drinking possibly tainted limoncello As Trump ratchets up Greenland bid, Danish PM says Nordic leaders are united 1:25 Low loonie concerns The company raised its dividend Tuesday and reported a first-quarter profit of $259.5 million, up from a profit of $228.5 million in the same quarter last year. The grocery and drugstore retailer says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share, up from 33.5 cents per share. Story continues below advertisement The increased payment to shareholders came as Metro reported a profit of $1.16 per diluted share for the 12-week ******* ended Dec. 21, up from 99 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Sales in the quarter totalled $5.12 billion, up from $4.97 billion in the same quarter last year. Food same-store sales were up one per cent compared with a year earlier and up 2.4 per cent after adjusting for a shift of two significant pre-Christmas shopping days to the second quarter. Pharmacy same-store sales were up 5.1 per cent with a 7.3 per cent increase in prescription drugs. Front-store same-store sales were up 0.5 per cent compared with a year ago and up 1.9 per cent after adjusting for the Christmas shift. On adjusted basis, Metro says it earned $1.10 per diluted share in its latest quarter compared with an adjusted profit of $1.02 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. More on Money More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Weak #loonie #Trump #tariff #threats #volatile #situation #Metro #CEO Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House next week, the Israeli prime minister’s office has said. The visit, yet to be confirmed by the Trump administration, is set to take place on 4 February. Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that the Israeli PM is the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during Trump’s second term. On Monday, while onboard Air Force One, Trump said Netanyahu would be travelling to Washington to meet him “very soon”, without giving a specific date. The meeting comes as a six-week ceasefire is being observed in Gaza after a deal was struck between Israel and ****** to halt the war. It would also come after Trump said last week that he wanted Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza, after describing the strip as a “demolition site”. Both ****** and the ************ Authority condemned the proposal. Jordan and Egypt have also rejected the idea. However, the idea of encouraging Gazans to relocate to neighbouring countries has long been pushed by hardline right-wing members of Netanyahu’s government. The January ceasefire deal has paused the war which began when ****** attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 back to Gaza as hostages. More than 47,200 Palestinians, the majority civilians, have been killed in Israel’s subsequent offensive, Gaza’s ******-run health ministry says. Source link #Israel #Netanyahu #invited #meet #Trump #White #House Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Despite GTA 6 Delay, Take-Two Rakes in Big Bucks From 3 Ultra-Famous Live Service Games Despite GTA 6 Delay, Take-Two Rakes in Big Bucks From 3 Ultra-Famous Live Service Games Recent rumors of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) being delayed to 2026 might have caused fans to lose their hope for another year, but Take-Two Interactive is cruising along just fine. Why? Because even without its most anticipated title still in development, the company’s still making big bucks. The game is rumored to be delayed to next year or later. | Image Credit: Rockstar Games Titles like GTA 5, NBA 2K, and Red Dead Redemption 2 are all still thriving, bringing in piles of cash year after year. It seems like Rockstar has perfected the live service model. So, while the wait for one game continues, other live service games are keeping the company’s lights on and the profits rolling in. Take-Two Interactive raking in profits even without GTA 6 The company will be profitable despite the delay. | Image Credit: Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 Take-Two has seen impressive financial results, with good revenue growth and solid bookings in the past year. It looks like, despite the rumored absence of GTA 6 from the fiscal year 2025, the company is still going to have a very successful year. This is thanks in large part to the ongoing success of its other flagship games. GTA 5 continues to outperform expectations, largely due to the enduring popularity of GTA Online. It has evolved into a money-making machine, with regular updates and seasonal content keeping players engaged. Additionally, NBA 2K is still a major moneymaker for Take-Two, with the latest release selling nearly 4.5 million units and seeing a healthy increase in recurring consumer spending. This franchise has also become a staple (despite ups and downs), contributing to the company’s consistent financial growth. Lastly, Red Dead Redemption 2 and its online counterpart, Red Dead Online, may not generate as much attention as the other two, but the game still plays an important role in the revenue stream. These three games and their live service models show that Rockstar has mastered the ability to create games that not only launch successfully but also remain profitable for years. It is clear that even in the absence of a new major release like GTA 6, 2025 is going to be yet another profitable year for the company. The future of Take-Two Interactive looks brighter than ever The company doesn’t rely on one game’s success and has created a huge portfolio. | Image Credit: Rockstar Games Looking ahead, Take-Two has positioned itself for long-term success by slowly building a robust, ongoing business model that doesn’t fully rely on new game launches but on the continuous growth of its live service offerings. As Strauss Zelnick said in an interview with GamesIndustry, the company is focusing on maintaining a diverse portfolio of games that generate consistent revenue year after year. We’re building up our live services businesses. Mobile leads here at about 50% of our net bookings but we also have live services in NBA 2K, Red Dead Redemption, GTA 5. As we build those up, they effectively are a big title in and of themselves every year. The demand for games-as-a-service (GaaS) titles, which provide ongoing content updates and in-game purchases, is only growing. The company’s ability to successfully manage and grow these live service games positions it well for the future, even as the industry continues to evolve rapidly. As the company continues to build a more robust and diversified business model, it’s clear that Take-Two is not just relying on one game to drive profits, it has mastered the art of making every title in its portfolio a major success. In the end, while it’s a bummer that GTA 6 might be delayed to 2026 or later, it’s only a setback for players. Take-Two is already positioned to thrive in the years to come. Source link #GTA #Delay #TakeTwo #Rakes #Big #Bucks #UltraFamous #Live #Service #Games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The BBC in testy exchange with Belarus president The BBC in testy exchange with Belarus president Long-time leader of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, once dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”, has been re-elected president with 86.8% of the vote. The result has been condemned as a sham by Lukashenko’s opponents and Western governments. There were four other names on the ballot – carefully chosen to present no challenge to the current leadership – and no credible contenders were allowed to take part in the election, as all opposition figures are either in jail or in exile abroad. In a mammoth four-and-a-half hour press conference, the BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg asked questions about democracy and political prisoners. Source link #BBC #testy #exchange #Belarus #president Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]