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Sunderland Parkinson’s patient ‘feels cured’ with new device Sunderland Parkinson’s patient ‘feels cured’ with new device Sharon Barbour BBC North East & Cumbria health correspondent BBC Kevin Hill said he is able to go for days now without thinking about his Parkinson’s A man fitted with a pioneering, computer-controlled brain implant to tackle his Parkinson’s disease says it works so well he is sometimes able to forget he has the condition. A small computer inserted into Kevin Hill’s chest wall 12 months ago is connected to wires running into the brain which can send electrical signals and an update means it can now read his brain activity. The 65-year-old from Sunderland said it has been so successful he feels like he has “been cured”. Surgeons in Newcastle hope the deep brain stimulation will have a “huge impact” on the quality of life of patients with the disease. Mr Hill said: “I forget about Parkinson’s for days and days and days.” Kitchen ban He began getting symptoms, including trembling in his thumb, in his 40s and started suffering nightmares and insomnia. He was banned by his wife from going into the kitchen because his hand shook so much he spilled or dropped hot drinks and even cut the end of his finger off. In 2017 he visited his GP and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He was told there were medicines but no cure, but there was a new treatment – deep brain stimulation (DBS) – and tests proved he was suitable for the surgery. It involved an implant that runs deep into the brain to an area the size of a grain of rice. NEWCASTLE HOSPITALS Mr Hill originally had to go to hospital to have the system reprogrammed, but with updates it can now do that automatically The computer in his chest is connected to two thin wires that thread up the back of his neck. It carries the electrical messages that can manage his Parkinson’s symptoms. Mr Hill described the computer as the size and shape of “a Jaffa Cake”. When it was switched on after surgery he said the impact was dramatic. After years of sleepless nights, and being unable to manage the uncontrollable shaking of his arm and leg, his tremors “stopped instantly”. Mr Hill said he stared at his still hand and “couldn’t believe it”. His wife burst into tears. The life he once knew came back, meaning he was able to go to the pub and see his friends again. He bought a bike and was even allowed back into the kitchen. KEVIN HILL A brain implant links to the computer in Mr Hill’s chest For the last year he has had to go to hospital regularly to have his system re-programmed to better control his symptoms. Now, a new updated version called “adaptive deep brain stimulation” has been designed to re-programme the system in real time. It can also read a patient’s brain signals which doctors say should mean even better control of symptoms. NEWCASTLE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST Neurosurgeon Akbar Hussain said recent changes to the device would be very significant to patients’ qulaity of life Akbar Hussain, a neurosurgeon at Newcastle Hospitals, is one of the first doctors in the world to offer the new adaptive Brainsense treatment, developed by Medtronic. He said: “The amazing thing about the adaptive version is that the electrical impulses provided to the brain by the device are controlled and adjusted automatically, according to individual patient’s recordings from the device in their chest. “The biological signals generated within the person themselves are enough to alter the treatment given by the implant. “These changes could be taking place by the minute or hour, meaning the treatment is truly responsive to the exact needs of each individual. “It’s exciting. Hopefully this will have a huge impact and be very significant for the patients’ quality of life.” Kevin Hill says his old life has returned since having the surgery Dr Becky Jones, from the charity Parkinson’s ***, said: “Current DBS can be life changing and has the promise to be even more effective if it could be responsive to the needs of the individual. Brainsense represents a major step towards this. “While evidence is still being gathered to assess the benefits of adaptive DBS versus the standard type, it’s great to see movement towards this becoming a new, more effective treatment for people with Parkinson’s.” About 153,000 people in the *** are living with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting the brain and nervous system. The number is expected to increase due to population growth and ageing. More stories on this topic Source link #Sunderland #Parkinsons #patient #feels #cured #device Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ghanaian gold play delivers for Castle with new drill hits Ghanaian gold play delivers for Castle with new drill hits Castle Minerals’ four-hole, 582-metre reverse circulation December drilling campaign at its Kandia gold prospect in Ghana intersected 7m at 3.36 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 149m in one hole and 5m at 3.49g/t gold from 82m in a second hole. The two results are among the best to date from Kandia, while other two holes bored through a handy 3m at 2g/t gold and 6m assaying 1.35g/t gold, respectively. The full intercept for the best hole was 24m at 1.78g/t gold from 139m, including 7m at 3.36g/t gold from 149m. The second-best hole gave up a total of 11m at 2.36g/t gold from 79m, including 5m at 3.49g/t gold from 82m. The four holes were put into the Kandia prospect’s “4000 zone” as infill and step-back extension holes, where mineralisation has previously been confirmed over a prospect-scale strike of about 850m. Encouragingly, the best hole in the latest limited but successful campaign was a step-back hole to test for a down-dip extension of the mineralised zone. It made the deepest and thickest intercept on its particular section, which bodes well for the possibility of improving fortunes with increasing depth in any future drilling. The 4000 zone is one of the zones of interest along the persistent, north-east striking sheared contact between eastern granodiorites and western Birimian metasediments that characterise the sizeable Kandia prospect. It is recognised as a prospective contact in Castle’s ground for more than 16 kilometres. The zone and its mineralisation were defined initially by oil sampling, rotary air blast and reverse circulation drilling campaigns within an initial 6km-long area of focus, mostly within 500m west of and parallel to the strike of the contact. The 4000 zone’s potential as a near-surface gold zone was at least partially highlighted – or reinforced – by evidence of sporadic artisanal mining having been undertaken in the area. Castle says new artisanal workings have also appeared recently along the prospective contact at its other high priority “8000 zone”, some four kilometres northeast of the 4000 zone along the strike of the contact, thereby further confirming the likely presence and/or possible continuity of gold mineralisation along this major structure. At the drilled Kandia sections, the mineralised zone dips to the northwest at about 45 degrees and varies in thickness between 15m and 25m. It has been drilled from the northwest with a series of drill holes at various spacings on section. All are less than 50m apart. All holes to date have been inclined uniformly at about 50 degrees, against the regular dip of the mineralisation, ensuring as far as possible good representation of true intercept thicknesses. This four-hole, 582m drilling program at the Kandia prospect’s 4000 zone has delivered a lot of bang for our precious buck providing considerable encouragement that we can materially increase tonnes and grade here. Castle has already estimated a combined 2012 JORC-compliant maiden mineral resource of 92,659 ounces of gold at an average grade of 1.1g/t gold for both the 4000 and 8000 zones. Both targets justify considerable additional testwork and have strong potential to deliver on the effort put into them, which will likely be by gradually extending both zones towards each other if possible. The structure is persistent, regular and simple but may return some initial effort into identifying cross-structures that may control gold concentrations along the main contact. The structure has already provided a focus for recent and early future work and those insights will come as drilling migrates along strike or as attention is drawn to them by other methods such as geochemistry or geophysics. Castle’s immediate objective at Kandia is to define one or more big, near-surface, open-pittable deposits along the 16km prospective local structure. The company envisages Kandia supplementing mineralisation it has defined at other prospects within its greater 2686-square kilometre Wa gold project in the Upper West region of the country. Kandia is showing signs of a potentially lucrative deposit given the prospect’s wide intercepts, regular structure and evidence of strong lateral continuity and possible improvement with depth inherent in the very contact that is hosting or associated with the mineralisation. Castle’s work to follow-up the latest results proposes further extensional drilling at the 4000 zone and specifically-targeted drilling at several other areas of historical wide-spaced shallow drilling, such as at the 8000 zone, where artisanal miners remain active. Management says it would also look forward to testing along the interval between the two known zones of interest and then further north where the prospective geology trends onto the 2.5-million-ounce ****** Volta gold project. Castle has come a long way in a relatively short time with staged, careful work and good geological thought and now has a vast prospective playground that commands focus. West Africa is one of the world’s premier regions for gold exploration, having given rise to about 15 serious discoveries since 2012, each one endowed with more than 2m ounces. Ghana’s northern region is now considered one of the best areas to discover more of the same and Castle could easily find itself in the right address at the right time with the gold price peaking. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact: *****@*****.tld Source link #Ghanaian #gold #play #delivers #Castle #drill #hits Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Record $4.5 billion EU fine punished its innovation, Google tells EU court Record $4.5 billion EU fine punished its innovation, Google tells EU court By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A record EU antitrust fine of 4.3-billion-euro ($4.5 billion) imposed on Google seven years ago punished the tech giant over its innovation, the Alphabet unit told Europe’s top court on Tuesday, as it asked judges to scrap the EU decision. Google’s appeal to the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union comes two years after a lower tribunal sided with the European Commission which said the company used its Android mobile operating system to quash rivals. The lower court trimmed the fine to 4.1 billion euros. “Google does not contest or shy away from its responsibility under the law, but the Commission also has a responsibility when it runs investigations, when it seeks to reshape markets and second-guess pro-competitive business models, and when it imposes multi-billion-euro fines,” Google lawyer Alfonso Lamadrid told the court. “In this case, the Commission failed to discharge its burden and its responsibility and, relying on multiple errors of law, punished Google for its superior merits, attractiveness and innovation,” he said. Lamadrid defended Google’s agreements which forced phone manufacturers to pre-install Google Search, the Chrome browser and the Google Play app store on their Android devices, and prevented them from using rival Android systems. EU antitrust enforcers had said such requirements thwarted competition. Lamadrid argued that “these agreements and conditions did not restrict competition, they fostered it.” Judges will rule in the coming months. Their decision would be final and cannot be appealed. Google is currently in the EU crosshairs over its lucrative ad tech business, over which a decision is likely this year. The case is C-738/22 P – Google and Alphabet v Commission. ($1 = 0.9533 euros) (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Bernadette Baum; Editing by Bernadette Baum) Source link #Record #billion #fine #punished #innovation #Google #tells #court Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investors worry DeepSeek reduces AI chip demand, but there's a case for remaining bullish on Nvidia – Business Insider Investors worry DeepSeek reduces AI chip demand, but there's a case for remaining bullish on Nvidia – Business Insider Investors worry DeepSeek reduces AI chip demand, but there’s a case for remaining bullish on Nvidia Business InsiderDeepSeek just blew up the AI industry’s narrative that it needs more money and power CNNHow Does DeepSeek’s A.I. Chatbot Compare to ChatGPT and Other Competitors? The New York TimesNvidia’s plunge a ‘difficult lesson’ for investors betting on single-stock ETFs CNBC Source link #Investors #worry #DeepSeek #reduces #chip #demand #there039s #case #remaining #bullish #Nvidia #Business #Insider Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Neymar: Santos set to sign Brazilian after Al-Hilal contract terminated Neymar: Santos set to sign Brazilian after Al-Hilal contract terminated Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal was cancelled by mutual consent. The 32-year-old Brazil international is expected to sign a short-term deal at the club where he began his career. The termination of his contract at Al-Hilal was considered the biggest step, according to sources close to Neymar. It ends an injury-hit spell in Saudi Arabia, where he played just seven times for the club he joined in a £77.6m deal in August 2023. The attacker made two appearances this season, most recently a substitute in November. Al Hilal said: “The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided at Al-Hilal, and wish the player success in his career.” Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire also attempted to bring Neymar to the United States but he turned them down in favour of returning to Santos. Fire had Neymar on their ‘discovery list’, meaning they were the only MLS team able to negotiate with him in the US. Inter Miami had also been linked with reuniting Neymar with his former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Neymar remains the world’s most expensive footballer after his £200m move to Paris St-Germain in 2017. Source link #Neymar #Santos #set #sign #Brazilian #AlHilal #contract #terminated Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

iPhone SE 4 Rear Panel Design Spotted in Leaked Image Alongside iPhone 16 iPhone SE 4 Rear Panel Design Spotted in Leaked Image Alongside iPhone 16 iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch in the coming months as the successor to Apple’s iPhone SE (2022) model, which remains the most affordable smartphone in its current lineup. The Cupertino company’s next iPhone SE model is likely to debut with some notable hardware upgrades over the third generation model, according to recent reports. Images of the purported iPhone SE 4 have been leaked by a tipster, showing us how the phone might look next to the iPhone 16. iPhone SE 4 Design (Leaked) Two images posted to X (formerly Twitter) by tipster @MajinBuOfficial show the iPhone SE 4 alongside the iPhone 16, which was introduced four months ago. The leaked pictures suggest that a ****** unit of the iPhone SE 4 was used, as Apple’s logo is absent at the centre of the rear panel. The smartphone’s display is not seen in the images. iPhone SE 4 seen in a white colourway next to the iPhone 16 (tap to expand) Photo Credit: X/ @MajinBuOfficial Like its predecessor, it appears that the iPhone SE 4 will be equipped with a single rear camera. The second image shared by the leaker suggests that the camera bump on the iPhone SE 4 is much taller than the one on the iPhone 16. We can also see the power button on the right side of the display. iPhone SE 4 Specifications (Expected) According to recent reports, the iPhone SE 4 could be powered by an A18 chip, which means it might offer a considerable performance upgrade over its predecessor, which arrived with an A15 Bionic chip. It is also said to be equipped with 8GB of RAM, which suggests will offer support for Apple Intelligence features. The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is also said to sport a larger 6.06-inch LTPS OLED screen, with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is larger than the 4.7-inch panel on the third generation model. It is also expected to feature a single rear camera, with a 48-megapixel sensor. Another report suggests that the iPhone SE 4 will be Apple’s first handset that features the company’s in-house 5G modem. Source link #iPhone #Rear #Panel #Design #Spotted #Leaked #Image #iPhone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Labor to legislate mandatory service standards for superannuation funds Labor to legislate mandatory service standards for superannuation funds Large superannuation funds will soon be hit with tough new standards as a way to safeguard and protect vulnerable Australians headed for retirement. Source link #Labor #legislate #mandatory #service #standards #superannuation #funds Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I Want To Buy A $400,000 Annuity. How Much Cash Will It Bring In Each Month? I Want To Buy A $400,000 Annuity. How Much Cash Will It Bring In Each Month? Investing in a $400,000 annuity can provide a steady income stream in retirement, but how much you’ll receive depends on various factors. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what you can expect and examples to help you better understand how annuities work. Monthly Income Scenarios for a $400,000 Annuity A guaranteed lifetime annuity provides consistent payments for the rest of your life. The amount you receive each month depends on your age, gender and whether the annuity is for one person (individual policy) or two (joint life). Here’s an idea of the monthly payouts based on different situations, according to data provided by Annuity.org: Don’t Miss: If you’re 60 years old: • A man would receive approximately $2,287 per month. • A woman would receive slightly less, about $2,196 per month. • A couple with a joint life annuity would receive around $2,010 per month. If you’re 70 years old: • A man would receive approximately $2,838 per month. • A woman would receive about $2,674 per month. • A joint life annuity would provide around $2,364 per month. If you’re 80 years old: • A man could expect around $4,084 per month. • A woman would receive about $3,744 per month. • A joint policy would pay approximately $3,115 per month. The variation in payouts comes down to life expectancy. The older you are when you purchase the annuity, the higher the payments will be, since the insurer anticipates a shorter payout *******. Trending: Many are using retirement income calculators to check if they’re on pace — here’s a breakdown on what’s behind this formula. How Annual Payout Rates Work The annual payout rate for an annuity includes both interest and a return of the money you invested. For example: • A man buying a $400,000 annuity at age 60 might see an annual payout rate of 6.86%. • At age 70, the annual rate increases to around 8.51%. • By age 80, it climbs significantly to 12.25%. The rates are slightly lower for women, who tend to live longer, ranging from about 6.59% at age 60 to 11.23% at age 80. Joint policies covering two people typically have the lowest annual rates, starting at 6.03% for a 60-year-old couple and increasing to about 9.35% by age 80. Trending: The average 401(k) balance soars to a record-breaking high – Here’s how to know if your nest egg is keeping pace. Factors That Impact Your Annuity Payouts Several factors influence how much cash you’ll get from an annuity each month: Story Continues • Age at Purchase: The older you are, the higher your payouts will be. Insurers base payments on life expectancy, so buying later means fewer total payments but larger monthly checks. • Gender: Men typically receive higher payouts than women because they have shorter life expectancies. • Single vs. Joint Policies: Joint policies offer income for as long as either spouse is alive, which reduces the monthly payout compared to individual policies. • Inflation Protection: Some annuities include an option to adjust payments for inflation, which can protect your purchasing power but lowers the initial monthly payout. Trending: I’m 62 Years Old And Have $1.2 Million Saved. Is This Enough to Retire Stress-Free? Types of Annuities to Consider Annuities aren’t all the same and understanding the differences is key to making an informed decision: • Immediate Annuities: Payments start right after you purchase the annuity. These are great for retirees needing income now. • Deferred Annuities: Payments begin at a future date, allowing your investment to grow tax-deferred. • Fixed Annuities: Offer predictable, guaranteed payouts for stability. • Variable Annuities: Payments vary based on investment performance, offering potential growth but with more risk. • Indexed Annuities: Link your payouts to a market index, like the S&P 500, balancing growth potential with downside protection. Fixed lifetime annuities are the most straightforward and reliable option for most people looking for a predictable income stream in retirement. See Also: ‘Which Bucket Do I Draw From First?’ Suze Orman Explains To 67-Year-Old The Best Order For Tapping Into Her Retirement Accounts Scenarios to Help You Decide • John, Age 60: John buys a $400,000 annuity. As a single male, he’ll receive around $2,287 per month. He’s using this income to cover basic living expenses and enjoys knowing that his income won’t run out. • Susan and Mark, Ages 65: The couple invests $400,000 in a joint life annuity. Their monthly payout is $2,156. While this is less than they’d receive individually, they value the security of knowing payments will continue for as long as either is alive. • Linda, Age 70: Linda decides to wait until age 70 to purchase her annuity, boosting her monthly payout to $2,674. She’s comfortable using other savings for now and wants higher income later in retirement. Are Annuities Right for You? Annuities can provide a reliable income stream but are not for everyone. Fixed annuities work best for those seeking stability and guaranteed payments. However, if you’re concerned about inflation, need liquidity or have other income sources, you may want to explore alternative options. To determine if an annuity aligns with your financial goals, it’s wise to consult with a financial advisor. They can help you weigh the pros and cons, evaluate your retirement needs and design a plan tailored to your situation. Read Next: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare? Are you rich? Here’s what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article I Want To Buy A $400,000 Annuity. How Much Cash Will It Bring In Each Month? originally appeared on Benzinga.com © 2025 Benzinga.com. 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Maine researchers monitor Trump administration's pause on health communications – Yahoo! Voices Maine researchers monitor Trump administration's pause on health communications – Yahoo! Voices Maine researchers monitor Trump administration’s pause on health communications Yahoo! VoicesTrump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring ScienceMaryland Democrats call for end to ‘baffling restrictions’ impacting medical research at Bethesda-based NIH Baltimore Sun Source link #Maine #researchers #monitor #Trump #administration039s #pause #health #communications #Yahoo #Voices Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Surge in ocean heat is a sign climate change is accelerating Surge in ocean heat is a sign climate change is accelerating High sea temperatures contributed to stormy weather in California in late 2023 Kevin Carter/Getty Images The surge in ocean temperatures to record-breaking levels in 2023 and 2024 is a sign that the pace of climate change has accelerated, say researchers. Global ocean temperatures hit record highs for 450 days straight in 2023 and early 2024. Although some of the extra heat can be explained by an El Niño weather pattern emerging in the Pacific Ocean, about 44 per cent of the record warmth is down to the world’s oceans absorbing heat from the sun at an accelerating rate, according to Chris Merchant at the University of Reading, ***. Merchant and his colleagues used satellite data to analyse ocean warming over the past four decades, concluding that the rate of warming has more than quadrupled since 1985. The team says this rapid acceleration is down to a sharp change in Earth’s energy imbalance (EEI), a measure of how much heat is being trapped in the atmosphere. EEI has roughly doubled since 2010, causing the oceans to soak up much more heat now than they used to. “The oceans set the pace for global warming in general,” says Merchant. “So, as an extension, global warming as a whole, including the land, has therefore accelerated.” Merchant says he is “personally convinced” that accelerating climate change was a major factor in the recent surge in ocean temperatures. Based on their analysis, Merchant and his team predict that the rate of ocean warming could continue to increase rapidly in the coming decades. “If the EEI trend extrapolates into the future… then we can expect as much warming in the next 20 years as we have had in the last 40 years, which is quite a marked acceleration,” says Merchant. Although climate models do expect the rate of climate change to accelerate, Merchant’s analysis suggests real-world trends are in line with the most pessimistic model predictions. “The fact that this data-driven analysis is putting us at the high end of what models might have predicted is a matter that needs to be watched,” he says. However, early data suggests that EEI dropped in 2024 after a record spike in 2023. This data might suggest warming rates may not be accelerating in line with worst-case scenarios, some researchers argue. Topics: Source link #Surge #ocean #heat #sign #climate #change #accelerating Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Peace calls mount amid conflict in Goma Peace calls mount amid conflict in Goma There are growing international calls for peace talks to end the escalation of violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fate of the economic and trading hub Goma is still unclear. UN officials have said the situation is chaotic with fighting continuing in parts of the city. A Congolese government official has said the army is still in control of most of the regional capital, but M23 rebels who have attacked the city dispute that. Reports say at least 17 people have been killed and close to 400 wounded. On Tuesday, South Africa said that four more of its soldiers, who are in DR Congo as part of peacekeeping efforts, had died as a result of clashes with the M23. This brings the total number of South African casualties to 13. Malawi and Uruguay have also lost peacekeepers. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday spoke to his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, with the two agreeing on an urgent need for ceasefire and resumption of peace taks The African Union is also set to host an emergency meeting later on Tuesday. Late on Monday, DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi held a meeting with leaders of some state institutions to evaluate the situation in the city. “Our soldiers and the [pro-government militia] Wazalendo continue to hold certain positions in the city” said Vital Kamerhe, the speaker of the National Assembly after the meeting. He said the president would address the nation later on the matter, without giving specific details. Since Friday, Goma has been cut off from electricity and water, and Mr Kamerhe said the government was working hard to restore them to the city. He said the government was also seeking diplomatic and political solutions to the crisis. It came as the new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the M23 attack in a call with Tshisekedi. In a statement, the US State Department said the Congolese leader agreed on the need to restart peace talks “as soon as possible” with Rwanda, which is accused of backing the rebels. Mr Rubio also spoke to Kenya’s President William Ruto, agreeing to push forward peace talks. A meeting called by the Kenyan leader between Tshisekedi and Kagame has been scheduled for Wednesday. The Congolese government has also asked for another meeting of the UN Security Council – demanding that this time it take tough action against Rwanda During an emergency UN meeting on Sunday, DR Congo demanded sanctions against Rwanda, saying its forces had crossed into its territory in what amounted to a “declaration of war”. Following the meeting, the UN condemned M23 advances and the “ongoing flagrant disregard for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DR Congo”, including the presence of “external forces”. Rwanda has in the past denied direct support for the M23, but the UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix has said there is no doubt its troops were supporting the rebels. Source link #Peace #calls #mount #conflict #Goma Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Victims’ families shocked at ‘missed’ chances to stop killer Victims’ families shocked at ‘missed’ chances to stop killer The families of children murdered by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana were “shocked” by how many “missed opportunities” to stop him there had been, their solicitor has said. Sara Stranger told BBC Breakfast the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Bebe King, six, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar were “relieved” that the criminal case was over and glad that a public inquiry would be held. But Ms Stranger said it was clear the 18-year-old – who was jailed for 52 years on Thursday – “fell through gaps” between different agencies who might have spotted the danger he posed. After Rudakubana pleaded guilty last Monday to murdering the girls and attempting to kill eight other children and two adults, it emerged he had had multiple referrals to the government’s anti-radicalisation programme Prevent. Source link #Victims #families #shocked #missed #chances #stop #killer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New target defined at Thunderbird JV copper-silver project in Peru New target defined at Thunderbird JV copper-silver project in Peru Joint venture partners Firetail Resources and Thunderbird Resources are ramping up work at their Picha copper-silver project in Peru, following its recent selection in the prestigious BHP Xplor 2025 program. Mapping, gravity surveys and a drilling program targeting large scale intrusion relation deposits are in full swing and a new target has been staked adjacent to the existing prospect. As a 2025 BHP Xplor cohort member, the Picha project will benefit from a one-off, non-dilutive grant of up to US$500,000 (A$800,000) and Firetail will receive in-kind services, mentorship and networking opportunities with BHP and other industry experts and investors. Thunderbird owns 30 per cent of the Picha project under the joint venture agreement. Management’s focus has also shifted to generative exploration across the tenement package, leveraging off spectral and geochemistry data completed since 2021 with guidance from the Xplor technical team. The BHP Xplor program was established in 2023 to support promising minerals explorers to accelerate the exploration needed to support the energy transition. Over six months ******* each year, BHP Xplor assists the development of technical, business and operational excellence within participating companies. A new target in the northern part of the project area has been followed up with recent lithology, alteration and mineralisation mapping of the outcrops, with indications of a localised porphyry-style intrusion and associated significant scale mineralisation. In addition to holding greenfield copper-silver territory through its 70 per cent holding in the Picha copper-silver project, Firetail holds the Charaque copper project in southern Peru. Both the Picha and Charaque projects are hosted within the highly prospective Tertiary volcanic belt and are northwest extensions of the Tucari and Santa Rosa high sulfidation epithermal systems. The Picha project is an underexplored copper-silver project in the Moquegua and Puno departments of southern Peru, in which the JV is generating multiple drill-ready targets. The project currently comprises 27 granted mining concessions for a total of 215 square kilometres. Picha is within spitting distance of Buenaventura’s San Gabriel gold mine which has an indicated and inferred resource of 7.6 million ounces gold equivalent. The project is considered highly prospective for several styles of mineralisation, including epithermal polymetallic veins, stratabound mineralisation, carbonate replacement deposits, skarns, as well as porphyry copper mineralisation The next exploration steps include porphyry alteration mapping across known target areas, soil sampling over the new target area, geochronology and geochemistry mapping and a property-wide gravity survey to define current and further potential targets The Peruvian project is shaping up as a significant copper-silver venture within a world-class gold-copper-silver province and the JV partners are optimistic that they have only scratched the surface at Picha. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact: *****@*****.tld Source link #target #defined #Thunderbird #coppersilver #project #Peru Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Vehicles crowd the road in Gaza as displaced Palestinians return to the north Vehicles crowd the road in Gaza as displaced Palestinians return to the north Vehicles crowd the road in Gaza as displaced Palestinians return to the north Source link #Vehicles #crowd #road #Gaza #displaced #Palestinians #return #north Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Sims 1 and 2 are reportedly being re-released with all expansions this week The Sims 1 and 2 are reportedly being re-released with all expansions this week EA is set to re-release The Sims and The Sims 2 this week as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, it’s claimed. Citing a “source familiar with the plans”, Kotaku says the publisher will be bringing back the first two games in The Sims series by the end of January. Earlier this month, the official X account for The Sims posted a short video showing a roadmap of events designed to celebrate The Sims’ 25th anniversary. Listed on the roadmap is an item called “Nostalgia Now”, alongside the date January 27-31. The report claims this refers to the re-releases. On Monday the account also posted a message saying “BRB” accompanied by an animation showing the action menu from The Sims 2, followed by the coloured square background from the box art for The Sims. *~~BRB~~* <3 – The Sims#TheSims25 pic.twitter.com/Xt89uSaBK9 — The Sims (@TheSims) January 27, 2025 If true, the re-releases will be big news for long-time Sims fans, who have had problems running the older titles on modern PC hardware. The original game has proved particularly tricky to play in the modern era because it was never released digitally, meaning players will have to find the original game disc from 2000, find a disc drive for their PC and search for user-created patches designed to get it running on today’s hardware. If EA is indeed planning on re-releasing both The Sims and The Sims 2, that should make it significantly easier to install and play both games with Windows 10/11 specs and resolutions. The report also claims that each game will come with all of their original expansion packs included, but it’s not clear if this also includes previously licensed packs such as the H&M Fashion Stuff and IKEA Home Stuff packs released for The Sims 2. Source link #Sims #reportedly #rereleased #expansions #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

In the early going, Trump 2.0 approach on foreign policy is to talk loudly and carry a big stick – The Associated Press In the early going, Trump 2.0 approach on foreign policy is to talk loudly and carry a big stick – The Associated Press In the early going, Trump 2.0 approach on foreign policy is to talk loudly and carry a big stick The Associated PressTrump May Soon Find There’s a Big Downside to America First SlateTrump previews brute foreign policy approach with Colombia spat The HillElizabeth Shackelford: Donald Trump’s first week signals a coercive, not cooperative foreign policy Chicago TribuneTrump’s Bold Foreign Policy Unveiled in First Week Back newslooks.com Source link #early #Trump #approach #foreign #policy #talk #loudly #carry #big #stick #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exit talk with Pep wasn't comfortable – Walker Exit talk with Pep wasn't comfortable – Walker Kyle Walker says talking to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about his loan move to AC Milan was not “comfortable”. Source link #Exit #talk #Pep #wasn039t #comfortable #Walker Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Turbulent times ahead for tech Turbulent times ahead for tech Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 28 January 2025 Turbulent times ahead for tech Share this item with your network: In this week’s Computer Weekly, the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted growing risks to digital supply chains – we examine the turbulence ahead. Data sovereignty is becoming a growing issue as companies move to the cloud – we look at the regulatory challenges. And we analyse the best practices in automated patch management. Read the issue now. Source link #Turbulent #times #ahead #tech Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

DeepSeek turmoil wipes nearly $1b off uranium stocks as market reassesses data centre’s nuclear needs DeepSeek turmoil wipes nearly $1b off uranium stocks as market reassesses data centre’s nuclear needs WA uranium players were the unlikely victim of snowballing market damage started by the emergence of a ******** artificial intelligence startup many fear could have outsmarted Silicon Valley. Source link #DeepSeek #turmoil #wipes #uranium #stocks #market #reassesses #data #centres #nuclear Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What are moon signs? Why astrologers think they’re just as important as sun signs What are moon signs? Why astrologers think they’re just as important as sun signs When it comes to astrology, sun signs are often the first thing people learn about themselves. But moon signs might be even more important when it comes to understanding an astrological profile. Within astrology, the moon governs our emotions, intuition, memories, relationship with the maternal influence in our lives and how we nurture ourselves. The moon sign is said to govern how we give and receive love, too. To hear to your moon sign, get quiet. The moon represents the part of ourselves that we cannot vocalize or express but feel intensely within ourselves. It is, in short, representative of our unvoiced inner landscape. Our moon signs can often lead to a distance between how we outwardly present and how we feel on the inside. For example, if you have a Virgo sun sign, you may find security in creating meticulous systems. But if you pair that with a Sagittarius moon sign, then there is a part of your spirit who wants to be wild, free and untamed. You can find your moon sign here and the daily lunar calendar here. More about astrologyHow many moon signs are there? The moon falls in 12 zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, *******, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. How often does the moon change signs? The moon changes signs every two and a half days, and goes through all 12 signs in about a 30 day *******. What does your moon sign mean? Read on for interpretations of all 12 moon signs. Aries moon sign meaning The passionate moon in Aries is proactive, aggressive and known for having a temper. Never one to take the *********, people born with moon in Aries fight for their beliefs and desires until they’re attained. Aries moon natives persevere until they make headway or become bored — then they’re onto the next thing. Natives of this fiery moon will learn to cultivate patience and curb their impulsivity. Taurus moon sign meaning The moon thrives in Taurus because it is the sign of earthly pleasures. That means people with their moon in Taurus enjoy partaking in everything good life has to offer — yet they’re also a pillar of stability at the same time. Those with moon in Taurus have a unique combination of being soft and sensual, but solid as a rock. They’re happy to relax or to unwind, rather than punish themselves for doing so. Gemini moon sign meaning The Gemini moon is a smooth talker and operator. Gemini moons play out situations in their heads and shrewdly decide how best to navigate them. They also are facilitators of new information and gossip. Always the first to be in the know, the Gemini moon loves to spill the tea when in deep conversation with trusted acquaintances. ******* moon sign meaning The water sign ******* is ruled by the moon, so this is its natural placement. The ******* moon is emotionally mature, sensitive and protective. It can take a minute for those born with moon in ******* to trust others, but once they do it is for life. If they’re upset, ******* moon peeps pinch back — just like a crab would when defending itself. They are secretly tender-hearted. Leo moon sign meaning Go big or go home is the vibe of the Leo moon. Arguments can become extreme because the Leo moon lives for drama and roars at those who disturb their peace. The moon in Leo is generous and loyal to those they love. Respect is a two way street — if you honor Leo moon people, they’ll reciprocate with kindness and ease. Virgo moon sign meaning Hardworking, methodical, considerate, and practical are words that best describe the moon in Virgo. Ruled by communication planet Mercury, those born with moon in Virgo can sometimes overthink and psych themselves out. They should aspire to surrender and go with the flow. Their challenge is to learn to be in the moment. Libra moon sign meaning The Libra moon is at peace when conditions are harmonious. They are relationship-oriented and prefer to do things with others — whether it be romantically, professionally, or in friendships. Essentially, those born with moon in Libra are always on the lookout for a ride or die. At times, they can be indecisive and look to their nearest and dearest to help make decisions. Scorpio moon sign meaning The Scorpio moon lives in a world of contradictions. The moon in Scorpio exudes intensity and fierceness, but also has emotional depth. People will be drawn to the moon in Scorpio’s energy. The caveat is that the moon in Scorpio can misuse its power to be manipulative and harsh instead of soft and gentle. They should try to use their powers for good. Sagittarius moon sign meaning Those born with the moon in Sagittarius come off as truth-seeking optimists, preferring to look forward than backward. Having a positive attitude means that they’re constantly seeking fun and excitement … and they often find it. Never one to back down from a dare, Sagittarius moon natives are willing to bet on their dreams and run towards freedom and autonomy. Capricorn moon sign meaning Quick to adult and fix situations, people born with the moon in Capricorn take commitment very seriously and won’t settle for anything less than they deserve. The desire for success — professionally and personally — can push them to achieve greatness throughout their lives. Their reflective nature helps to guide them. Aquarius moon sign meaning Those born with the moon in Aquarius can come off as aloof because they’re always looking at the big picture to make wise decisions. They’d rather see things holistically than just from their point of view. The Aquarius moon is fair-minded – sometimes so principled they will anger others. Aquarius moons can get on a soapbox when they are trying to make a point. Pisces moon sign meaning People born with the moon in Pisces tend to have their heads in the clouds. The mystical lunar sign lives in its imagination so much that reality can be a brutal wakeup call. They communicate through art and creativity, and have a tender heart that naturally feels compassion. Even more than other moon signs, Pisces moons are in touch with their intuition. This article was originally published on TODAY.com Source link #moon #signs #astrologers #theyre #important #sun #signs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

DeepSeek Hit by Cyberattack as Users Flock to ******** AI Startup DeepSeek Hit by Cyberattack as Users Flock to ******** AI Startup ******** startup DeepSeek said on Monday it will temporarily limit registrations due to a cyberattack after the company’s AI assistant amassed sudden popularity. The startup earlier in the day was also hit by outages on its website after its AI assistant became the top-rated free application available on Apple’s App Store in the United States. The company resolved issues relating to its application programming interface and users’ inability to log in to the website, according to its status page. The outages on Monday were the company’s longest in around 90 days and coincides with its sky-rocketing popularity. DeepSeek last week launched a free assistant it says uses less data at a fraction of the cost of incumbent players’ models, possibly marking a turning point in the level of investment needed for AI. Powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, which its creators say “tops the leaderboard among open-source models and rivals the most advanced closed-source models globally”, the Artificial Intelligence application has surged in popularity among US users since it was released on January 10, according to app data research firm Sensor Tower. The milestone highlights how DeepSeek has left a deep impression on Silicon Valley, upending widely held views about US primacy in AI and the effectiveness of Washington’s export controls targeting China’s advanced chip and AI capabilities. Technology stocks were hammered on Monday, sending the shares of Nvidia and Oracle plummeting. AI models from ChatGPT to DeepSeek require advanced chips to power their training. The Biden administration has since 2021 widened the scope of bans designed to stop these chips from being exported to China and used to train ******** firms’ AI models. However, DeepSeek researchers wrote in a paper last month that the DeepSeek-V3 used Nvidia’s H800 chips for training, spending less than $6 million. Although this detail has since been disputed, the claim that the chips used were less powerful than the most advanced Nvidia products Washington has sought to keep out of China, as well as the relatively cheap training costs, has prompted US tech executives to question the effectiveness of tech export controls. Little is known about the company behind DeepSeek, a small Hangzhou-based startup founded in 2023, when search engine giant Baidu released the first ******** AI large-language model. Since then, dozens of ******** tech companies large and small have released their own AI models, but DeepSeek is the first to be praised by the US tech industry as matching or even surpassing the performance of cutting-edge US models. © Thomson Reuters 2025 (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Source link #DeepSeek #Hit #Cyberattack #Users #Flock #******** #Startup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok – Yahoo Finance Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok – Yahoo Finance Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok Yahoo FinanceTrump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok BBC.comDonald Trump to House GOP: there will be ‘a lot of people bidding on’ TikTok: recap USA TODAYWatch Trump Says He Expects a Lot of Bidders for TikTok Bloomberg Source link #Trump #Microsoft #talks #acquire #TikTok #Yahoo #Finance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sam Fender and Lola Young to play festival Sam Fender and Lola Young to play festival Manish Pandey BBC Newsbeat Getty Images Sam Fender has been announced as the first headliner for Big Weekend Sam Fender will be headlining Radio 1’s Big Weekend this year, it has been announced. Joining him across the three-day event in Liverpool will be Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms and Lola Young. The festival will take place at Sefton Park from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May. Over the weekend, about 100 acts will be performing across four stages, with over 100,000 fans expected to attend. Seventeen Going Under singer Sam Fender says he is “excited” to be a part of the event which will see him performing on the Main Stage. Stargazing hitmaker Myles Smith called it “unreal”. “Big Weekend was always a dream of mine, and to be on the line-up again is insane,” he said. Rock band Blossoms described Liverpool as “a city close to our hearts”, with current *** number one artist Lola Young promising the weekend was “going to get Messy”, in a nod to her chart-topping song. BBC / Jonathan Birch Messy singer Lola Young is top of the *** charts Radio 1 says more headline acts will be announced in the coming months, along with performers for the New Music Stage, Dance Stage and BBC Introducing Stage. Last year, Coldplay, Raye and Chase & Status topped the bill for the event held in Luton. And previous Big Weekends have seen the likes of Taylor Swift perform in Norwich, Miley Cyrus in Middlesborough and Ed Sheeran in Coventry. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays – or listen back here. Source link #Sam #Fender #Lola #Young #play #festival Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Forgotten West *********** cricketer Will Bosisto launching second wind in Bangladesh Premier League Forgotten West *********** cricketer Will Bosisto launching second wind in Bangladesh Premier League A forgotten West *********** is launching an under-the-radar second wind in his cricket career, Will Bosisto pulling himself out of obscurity in Bangladesh, of all places. Source link #Forgotten #West #*********** #cricketer #Bosisto #launching #wind #Bangladesh #Premier #League Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Temenos AG (VTX:TEMN) institutional owners may be pleased with recent gains after 12% loss over the past year Temenos AG (VTX:TEMN) institutional owners may be pleased with recent gains after 12% loss over the past year Significantly high institutional ownership implies Temenos’ stock price is sensitive to their trading actions 53% of the business is held by the top 6 shareholders 22% of Temenos is held by insiders To get a sense of who is truly in control of Temenos AG (VTX:TEMN), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. And the group that holds the biggest piece of the pie are institutions with 60% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). Last week’s CHF234m market cap gain would probably be appreciated by institutional investors, especially after a year of 12% losses. Let’s delve deeper into each type of owner of Temenos, beginning with the chart below. See our latest analysis for Temenos SWX:TEMN Ownership Breakdown January 28th 2025 Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index. Temenos already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It’s therefore worth looking at Temenos’ earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters. SWX:TEMN Earnings and Revenue Growth January 28th 2025 Since institutional investors own more than half the issued stock, the board will likely have to pay attention to their preferences. Temenos is not owned by hedge funds. Our data shows that BNP Paribas, Private & Investment Banking Investments is the largest shareholder with 14% of shares outstanding. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 13% and 8.0%, of the shares outstanding, respectively. On further inspection, we found that more than half the company’s shares are owned by the top 6 shareholders, suggesting that the interests of the larger shareholders are balanced out to an extent by the smaller ones. While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock’s expected performance. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily. Story Continues The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO. I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions. It seems insiders own a significant proportion of Temenos AG. It is very interesting to see that insiders have a meaningful CHF1.2b stake in this CHF5.6b business. It is good to see this level of investment. You can check here to see if those insiders have been buying recently. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 18% stake in Temenos. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders. While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. To that end, you should be aware of the 1 warning sign we’ve spotted with Temenos . Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month ******* ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Source link #Temenos #VTXTEMN #institutional #owners #pleased #gains #loss #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]