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Woman gets more than 3-year prison term for helping pregnant ******** women get to US Woman gets more than 3-year prison term for helping pregnant ******** women get to US LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman was sentenced Monday to more than 3 years in prison in a long-running case over a business that helped pregnant ******** women travel to the United States to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens. U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner gave Phoebe ***** a 41-month sentence and ordered her immediately taken into custody from his federal court in Los Angeles. ***** and her husband were convicted in September of conspiracy and money laundering through their company, USA Happy Baby. The sentencing came as birthright citizenship has been thrust into the spotlight in the United States with the return of President Donald Trump to the White House. Since taking office, Trump issued an executive order to narrow the definition of birthright citizenship, a move quickly blocked by a federal judge who called it “blatantly unconstitutional.” Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. ***** and her husband, Michael Liu, were among more than a dozen people charged in an Obama-era crackdown on so-called “birth tourism” schemes that helped ******** women hide their pregnancies while traveling to the United States to give birth. Such businesses have long operated in various states catering to people from China, Russia, Nigeria and elsewhere. Under the 14th Amendment, any child born in the United States is an American citizen. Many have seen these trips as a way to help their children secure a U.S. college education and a better future — especially since the tourists themselves can apply for permanent residency once the children turn 21. During her sentencing hearing, ***** wiped away tears as she recalled growing up without siblings due to China’s strict “ one-child ” policy and told the court that the ******** government forced her mother to have an abortion. Moving to the United States was challenging, she said, but ***** grew hopeful after having children of her own and saw she could help ******** women who want to have additional children in California. “I don’t want to lose my kids,” she told the court. “I hope you can give me fair judgment. I will take all my responsibility.” Federal prosecutors sought a more than five year sentence for ***** and argued that she and Liu helped more than 100 pregnant ******** women travel to the United States. They said the pair worked with others to coach women on how to trick customs officials by flying into airports believed to be more lax while wearing loose-fitting clothing to hide their pregnancies. “For tens of thousands of dollars each, defendant helped her numerous customers deceive U.S. authorities and buy U.S. citizenship for their children,” prosecutors said in court filings. They declined to comment after the sentencing. In December, Liu was also sentenced to 41 months in prison. *****’s lawyer, John McNicholas, asked that she be allowed to serve her term after Liu completes his sentence because of their three children. The youngest is 13. Federal prosecutor Kevin Fu agreed to the delay but Klausner refused and had her taken into custody immediately. ***** removed a necklace and gave it to a family member before she was led away. The USA Happy Baby case was part of a broader probe into businesses that helped ******** women travel to give birth in California. The operator of another business is believed to have fled to China, McNicholas wrote in court filings, while another was sentenced in 2019 to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and visa fraud for running the company known as “ You Win USA.” McNicholas said he feels ***** was given a much longer sentence because the government and Klausner blame her for the babies that were born U.S. citizens. That, he said, is unrelated to the allegations that she and Liu helped women travel to the United States to give birth. “Our position was these children are born in America. They’re citizens,” McNicholas said, adding that ***** will appeal. “Implicitly, he’s saying being born here is not enough.” Source link #Woman #3year #prison #term #helping #pregnant #******** #women Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill – The Associated Press Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill – The Associated Press Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill The Associated PressRepublican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move The New York TimesIn rare move, Florida Republicans defy DeSantis on immigration The Washington Post Source link #Florida #Republicans #defy #DeSantis #push #immigration #bill #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pick-up in consumer spending in December lifts retail conditions: NAB Pick-up in consumer spending in December lifts retail conditions: NAB *********** business conditions rose in December, with noticeable improvement in retail that may suggest a pick-up in consumer spending at the end of 2024. Source link #Pickup #consumer #spending #December #lifts #retail #conditions #NAB Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here’s what we know about a Columbia County school employee’s sudden leave from Evans High Here’s what we know about a Columbia County school employee’s sudden leave from Evans High An Evans High School employee is being investigated over an accusation of “an inappropriate relationship” with a former Evans student. The employee is on administrative leave while the school district investigates further, noted school officials. “Safety of students and staff is a top priority and the (Columbia County School District) does not condone nor does it tolerate inappropriate relationships,” Evans High Principal Wade White said in a letter to parents of the school’s about 1,900 students. “In an effort to keep you informed, we felt it was best to notify our parents of the ongoing investigation.” The CCSD encourages those witnessing suspicious behavior on school campuses to call the anonymous tip hotline at (706) 541-3600. More: Will Georgia warm up soon? Some weather forecasts say yes. Here’s what to expect This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Evans High employee investigated in possible ‘inappropriate’ encounter Source link #Heres #Columbia #County #school #employees #sudden #leave #Evans #High Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, founder and chief executive officer of Key Square Group LP and US treasury secretary nominee for US President-elect Donald Trump, during a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to confirm Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary in President Donald Trump’s administration. The Senate voted 68-29 to confirm the Wall Street veteran, with 16 Democrats joining all Republicans to choose Bessent for the post. He will be the 79th Treasury secretary. Bessent, the founder of Key Square Group, will play a key role helping Trump enact his economic agenda, including having insight on tax policy. He is being confirmed as the U.S. government grapples with its debt and deficit. The federal government has spent roughly $711 billion more than it has collected in the 2025 fiscal year, according to the Treasury’s fiscal data website. Meanwhile, the national debt has ballooned to more than $36.2 trillion. The incoming Treasury secretary has supported gradual tariffs, which will be back in the spotlight as President Trump threatens levies on products from China, Canada and Mexico. On Sunday, Trump said in a social media post that he would impose a 25% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. from Colombia. Another focal point for Bessent will be the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — the tax overhaul that went into effect in 2018. A slate of provisions in the tax code will be expiring at the end of 2025, and Congress would be required to act in order to extend those breaks. When Bessent spoke before the Senate Finance Committee earlier this month, he reiterated his support for extending the TCJA and declined to say that he would be willing to raise taxes on the nation’s highest earners. Source link #Scott #Bessent #wins #Senate #confirmation #Treasury #secretary Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stardew Valley’s new content “50 years from now” Stardew Valley’s new content “50 years from now” Stardew Valley developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is not shy about his passion for his game, with seven years done and dusted, and 12 total years done, he shows no sign in stopping. Though, he appears to be taking somewhat of a breather to dust off his side project, Haunted Chocolatier. During an NPR interview, Barone explains that criticism is a key factor in what drives his game’s future and that he pays attention to fans’ thoughts and concerns. “I do take in a lot of what the fans are saying. I pay attention to what their thoughts are, what their criticisms are. And the players are very important to me. I mean, I will never forget that it’s because of the players that I’m in this position, that the game was able to be popular, that my dreams as a game developer have come true.” The only way he may stop updating Stardew Valley is if the game becomes too packed with content. To him, he believes games can totally have too much content, which can take away from the experience. That said, it sounds like he still has ideas and will keep acting on them for decades to come, even “50 years from now.” 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 #Stardew #Valleys #content #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour – Al Jazeera English Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour – Al Jazeera English Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour Al Jazeera EnglishTrump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president The Associated PressTrump Administration Fires Prosecutors Who Aided Jack Smith Investigations: Live Updates The New York Times Source link #Trump #fires #federal #prosecutors #involved #probes #behaviour #Jazeera #English Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Victims to be remembered as inquiry opens Victims to be remembered as inquiry opens Julian O’Neill BBC NI crime and justice correspondent PA/ Paul McErlane The bomb exploded in Omagh town centre on a busy Saturday afternoon in 1998 The initial stage of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry opens on Tuesday. The hearing will commemorate the lives of the 29 people murdered in the County Tyrone bombing, including a woman expecting twins. The attack, carried out in 1998 by the Real IRA, was the biggest single atrocity of the Troubles. Detailed pen portraits of the victims will be read out during the hearing, in many instances by their relatives. People injured or affected by the bombing will give testimony during four weeks of evidence. The WAVE Trauma Centre is offering support to witnesses and their families “at a stressful and traumatic time”. Its chief executive Sandra Peake said: “Reliving that day will be harrowing. “For all those impacted on that terrible day, the bombing is anything but a distant memory. “It lives with them every day.” The inquiry seeks to determine whether the bombing could have been prevented by *** state authorities. The commemorative hearings begin at Strule Arts Centre in Omagh on Tuesday. Some relatives have agreed to give testimony directly – in other instances their statements will be delivered by lawyers. Inquiry chairman Lord Turnbull has said he wants to understand “the terrible consequences people suffered because of the bomb”. Hearings will be held up to four days a week and are expected to finish on 20 February. Family Fernando Blasco Baselga and Rocio Abad Ramos were in Omagh as part of a language exchange group The first day will remember two victims from Madrid, Spain. Twelve-year-old Fernando Blasco Baselga was in Omagh for a visit to the Ulster American Folk Park. Rocio Abad Ramos, 23, was also part of the same language exchange group which had been based in Buncrana in County Donegal. A preliminary hearing was held last July, at which Lord Turnbull pledged to undertake his task “rigorously and fearlessly”. The Irish government has promised to co-operate with the inquiry – the bombers launched the attack from across the border. Brian Lawless/PA Wire The Memorial Gardens in Omagh were built to remember the bomb victims What was the Omagh bomb? The Omagh bomb exploded in the town centre on a busy Saturday afternoon on 15 August 1998. The streets were packed with shoppers, including families who were buying uniforms and other supplies as children were due to return to school after summer. The attack took place four months after the signing of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. Also known as the Belfast Agreement, the international peace deal helped to bring an end to 30 years of violence in Northern Ireland, knowns as the Troubles. The treaty had ushered in a ******* of hope and optimism but not everyone involved in the conflict supported the outcome of the peace talks. The Real IRA (RIRA) – a dissident republican paramilitary group – had disagreed with the decision of the much larger Provisional IRA to call a ceasefire ahead of the talks. It set up its own faction and continued to plant car bombs in towns across Northern Ireland, some of which exploded causing multiple injuries. But the Omagh bomb was by far the RIRA’s most deadly attack. Nine children, including a baby, were among the dead. More than 200 other people were wounded, some of whom survived with life-changing injuries. Who carried out the Omagh bomb? Three days after the 1998 attack, the Real IRA released a statement claiming responsibility for the explosion. It apologised to “civilian” victims and said its targets had been commercial. Almost 27 years on, no-one has been convicted of carrying out the murders by a criminal court. A handful of men have been prosecuted on charges linked to the attack but each of them were either acquitted or had their convictions overturned on appeal. With no criminal convictions secured, the victims’ families then begin a landmark civil case, suing five men they alleged were involved in the bombing. In 2009, the judge in that case ruled four of the men – Michael McKevitt, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly were all liable for the Omagh bomb. The four men were ordered to pay a total of £1.6m in damages to the relatives, but appeals against the ruling delayed the compensation process. A fifth man, Seamus McKenna, was acquitted in the civil action and later died in a roofing accident in 2013. Michael McKevitt, who was alleged to have been the leader of the Real IRA at the time of the bombing, died in 2021 having been diagnosed with *******. He had spent 15 years in jail after an Irish court convicted him of directing terrorism, a new offence introduced by the Irish government in response to the Omagh bomb. PA/Niall Carson The late Michael McKevitt was alleged to be the leader of the Real IRA in 1998 Source link #Victims #remembered #inquiry #opens Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Zachariah Cain Weatherly: Man who stabbed South West partygoers after leering at teen gets seven years jail Zachariah Cain Weatherly: Man who stabbed South West partygoers after leering at teen gets seven years jail A man who returned with a knife after being ejected from a Pemberton house party for leering at a teenage guest will spend a substantial time in prison. Source link #Zachariah #Cain #Weatherly #Man #stabbed #South #West #partygoers #leering #teen #years #jail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ohio State athletics hits NCAA record with operating expenses of $292.3 million in 2024 Ohio State athletics hits NCAA record with operating expenses of $292.3 million in 2024 Ohio State had $292.3 million in total operating expenses during its 2024 fiscal year, according to its new annual revenue-and-expenses report to the NCAA. Not adjusting for inflation, the total is the largest single-year spending total for a Division I public school since the NCAA began its current reporting system in 2005. The new expense total, for a ******* ending June 30, 2024, was accompanied by an operating deficit of $37.7 million. However, that is at least partially a result of a $14.6 million decline in ticket revenue that resulted from Ohio State having six home football games during the 2023 season after having eight in the 2022 season, and from more $8.5 million in severance costs connected to the school’s firing of men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann in February 2024. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) runs past Texas defenders during the 2025 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State also had the previous top single-year operating spending total, reporting $274.9 million in fiscal 2023. So, the new total represents an increase of just over 6%. Both years’ figures are based on the school reporting that it sponsors 35 teams, one of the largest athletics programs among Division I public schools. Texas — which reported 21 teams in 2023 — had $232.3 million in operating expenses that year, which had been the second-largest total prior to this year. Like many other schools, as of Monday afternoon, Texas had not yet made public its 2024 financial report. REPORT CARD: College football season grades for all 134 teams LOOKING AHEAD: Our way-too-early college football Top 25 for 2025 The USA TODAY Network’s Columbus Dispatch obtained Ohio State’s new report Monday through an open-records request. The long-term data have been gathered in partnership with the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database at Syracuse University. Among other schools’ fiscal 2024 operating spending figures collected so far, Alabama reported $262.8 million and Texas A&M $243.7 million. While it is no longer unusual for schools to set revenue and/or spending records almost annually, Ohio State’s 2024 total continued its overall recent trend of spending increases. Adjusting for inflation as June 2024, Ohio State reported spending $254.1 million in fiscal 2018. “In this new era of rapid transformation in intercollegiate athletics, our commitment to our student-athletes is unwavering,” athletics director Ross Bjork said in statement released by the university. “We remain dedicated to supporting them in the classroom, in the training room and on the field of play as they compete for and win national, conference and individual event championships. While last year’s budget impact is not ideal and there were unique circumstances at play, we have a robust expense and revenue plan that has been implemented and have made great progress in this ever-changing landscape of college athletics. We will make sure we operate with a balanced budget moving forward.” On a dollar basis in fiscal 2024, in addition to the ticket revenue, Ohio State also had substantial year-over-year declines in 2024 in royalties, licensing and sponsorship ($8.7 million) and in contributions ($5.3 million). On the expense side, it also had notable increases in coaching compensation ($9 million) and administrative and support staff compensation ($5.4 million). Contributing: Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ohio State athletics deparment spending in 2024 was $292.3 million Source link #Ohio #State #athletics #hits #NCAA #record #operating #expenses #million Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Japan stocks fall after AI sell-off fueled by China’s DeepSeek drags Wall Street lower Japan stocks fall after AI sell-off fueled by China’s DeepSeek drags Wall Street lower The momentum in Japan markets were largely driven by the country’s technology and financial sector. Doctoregg | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s stocks fell Tuesday after Wall Street saw a massive drop in shares of tech companies, while several Asia-Pacific markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.67% while the Topix lost 0.36%. Japan’s chip-related stocks dropped the day before on ******** AI startup DeepSeek’s challenge to America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence that has threatened Asian tech companies part of the U.S. AI value chain. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 20,431, stronger than the HSI’s last close of 20,197.77. ***********, Taiwan, South Korean and ******** markets are closed for holidays. Investors will be monitoring India’s stock markets after the Reserve Bank of India on Monday announced a slew of plans to pump over $17 billion into the financial ecosystem through measures including bond purchases and currency swaps. Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite plunged on concerns about an artificial intelligence stock bubble popping because of the emergence of ******** startup DeepSeek, which has possibly made a competitive AI model at a fraction of the cost of Silicon Valley models. The Nasdaq Composite lost 3.07%, falling to 19,341.83, and the S&P 500 slid 1.46% to 6,012.28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 289.33 points, or 0.65%, to close at 44,713.58. Gains in Apple, Johnson & Johnson and Travelers helped lift the 30-stock index. Nvidia lost close to $600 billion in market cap on Monday, the biggest drop for any company on a single day in U.S. history. —CNBC’s Lisa Kailai Han, Fred Imbert Pia Singh and Samantha Subin contributed to this report. Source link #Japan #stocks #fall #selloff #fueled #Chinas #DeepSeek #drags #Wall #Street Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week' – USA TODAY Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: 'Keep things down for a week' – USA TODAY Rain is only a break from LA wildfire danger: ‘Keep things down for a week’ USA TODAYFlash flood warning issued in Malibu, multiple mudflows force road closures near Palisades Fire burn scar CBS Los AngelesSouthern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides The New York Times Source link #Rain #break #wildfire #danger #039Keep #week039 #USA #TODAY Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Check Out This Upcoming Horror Novel Trilogy Co-Written By Steven King Check Out This Upcoming Horror Novel Trilogy Co-Written By Steven King Stephen King is a wildly prolific writer, with over 60 novels and novellas to his name, and soon that legacy will grow even larger when The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus launches on February 18. The collection compiles the entire Gwendy trilogy into one easy-to-read volume. Preorders are discounted to $20 at Amazon (normally $22). $20 (was $22) | Releases February 18 Written by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar, The Gwendy Trilogy follows a 12-year-old girl who is given a mysterious wooden box by a stranger. Inside are a bunch of unique items–but if Gwendy is tempted to press any of the buttons inside the wooden box, something terrible will happen. The two following books in the trilogy follow Gwendy later in life, with Gwendy’s Magic Feather seeing her become a successful author only to once again stumble upon the deadly button box, and it concludes with Gwendy’s Final Task as evil forces attempt to seize control of the box. This paperback omnibus is a bind-up, which is a single-volume edition containing the entire three-book trilogy. Preordering from Amazon locks in the preorder price guarantee, so if the price changes between now and release, you’ll only be on the hook for the lowest price. You also won’t be charged until the item ships. While the omnibus edition is a great choice if you want the full trilogy in a single book, there are other options to check out that are available now, including The Gwendy Trilogy Paperback Box Set the contains all three books but is slightly more expensive at $27 (was $52). King also has two more upcoming releases slated to launch in 2025. The first is Never Flinch arriving on May 27, which follows the Buckeye City Police Department and their response to a letter that threatens to kill 14 people as an act of atonement for the death of an innocent man. There are also a new printing of Skeleton Crew: Stories arriving on February 25 for $22. There’s also the anthology The End of the World As We Know It arriving August 19, which collects numerous short stories from various authors based on King’s beloved novel The Stand, and features a foreword by King. King co-wrote the Gwendy Trilogy with Richard Chizmar, who also has some excellent books worth checking out, including the crime novels Chasing The Boogeyman and its follow-up Becoming the Boogeyman, both of which are on ***** at Amazon. For something different, check out his latest book, Memorials. This is a supernatural tale about a group of students who encounter unsettling symbols on grave markers while filming a documentary deep in the Appalachian Mountains. 3 Source link #Check #Upcoming #Horror #Trilogy #CoWritten #Steven #King Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Will young developers take on key open source software? Will young developers take on key open source software? Joe Fay Technology Reporter Daniel Stenberg Daniel Stenberg first released his open source software in 1996 Many of us have prepared instructions and critical information for our family in the event of our sudden demise. For Daniel Stenberg, that includes passwords for his Google and GitHub accounts. That’s because he’s the founder of curl, an open source internet transfer engine that has been downloaded billions of times and is used to transfer data to and from computer servers. It was first released by Mr Stenberg in 1996 and is now used by millions ever day. It’s important that someone is able to maintain curl when he steps away. “I just want to make sure that everything is there so the day I go away, someone can take over,” Mr Stenberg says. It’s a problem confronting many of the open source software pioneers who transformed the technology world in the 1990s and early 2000s. Their ethos was that anyone could contribute to the development of an open source application or operating system – and the software and underlying code could be used, modified, and distributed for free. The open source movement broke the stranglehold of big technology companies, spurred innovation and underpins much of today’s technology landscape. In 1999, Loris Degioanni made his first contributions to an open source network analysis tool that eventually became Wireshark, as part of his master’s thesis. “My concern was graduating,” he says, not succession planning or the long-term future of the project. Almost 30 years on, Mr Degioanni is now CTO and founder of cybersecurity firm Sysdig, which is a key sponsor of Wireshark. “We’re approaching the time when the founders of these early open source projects are starting to get old,” he says. Sysdig Loris Degioanni has been working on open source software Wireshark since 1999 While projects do come and go, he explains, some remain relevant over the years, and founders and maintainers usually want to ensure they live on while there is demand. That’s not just because they’ve invested time in developing the code itself, but also because they have spawned communities, both virtual and in the real world. But while the likes of Mr Stenberg and Mr Degioanni can take action to ensure the keys to the kingdom are passed on, ensuring there is someone to pass them to can be a challenge. Many in the open source community worry there are not enough younger developers willing to get involved in contributing to or maintaining projects. This is often unpaid work afterall. Even Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, the operating system which kick-started the open source revolution in the early 1990s, noted at the Open Source Summit Europe in September that the “kernel maintainers are aging”. Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, a non-profit organization which represents the ***’s open technology community, says younger developers might not appreciate the grip that closed software companies had in earlier decades. “You’ve got a next generation who haven’t engaged as a philanthropic community and volunteer community in the same way, at the same scale.” There are technology barriers to address too. Many key open source projects were originally written in C, a coding language first developed in the early 1970s. While C is still taught in universities, it is no longer widely used in the commercial world, Mr Degioanni explains. “The fact that C is the main language makes it harder to attract a younger generation.” OpenUK Amanda Brock says younger developers are not as active in the open source community There are ways to work around this. Mr Degioanni says both Wireshark and another project he founded, Falco, rely on “plug-ins”, which can allow new functionality to be written in different languages. Mr Torvalds has given his blessing to the adoption of Rust as a programming language for Linux, while noting the “Rust versus C discussion has taken almost religious overtones in certain areas.” When it comes to steering projects into the future, leaders and maintainers have the option of handing over control to foundations. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation, for example, oversees 208 projects, with more than 250,000 contributors. Wireshark has its own independent foundation, with Mr Degioanni as a board member. Getty Images Will younger developers take on open source software? Not everyone subscribes to the foundation model. Stenberg and his collaborators have kept curl completely independent. “I’m much better off without being in their neighbourhoods and just running my own neighbourhood,” he says. And foundations still face the issue of ensuring a steady supply of fresh developers to keep projects alive, he notes. Miss Brock says it’s essential that the open source community consider how it encourages younger people to participate. This is about showing that while being a contributor can be challenging it’s also career enhancing, giving young people an entry into established ecosystems and an opportunity to finesse and highlight their technical skills. “It’s a way to help STEM talent flight,” Miss Brock adds. “Because people can work from home in the *** or whatever country they’re in.” Degioanni is more sanguine. Even if there’s “probably less visceral enthusiasm” for the concept of open source, he says, the fundamental idea of being able to modify software is now a given. And, he continues, “I’ve worked with open source my whole life. I’ve created my own projects. I’ve seen people join the projects that I created. I’ve seen people start their own open source projects.” Ultimately, he says, there is a “joy, especially for a young person” in creating software, seeing it being used and sparking a community. “That feeling doesn’t get old,” he says. Even if the pioneers who popularized the earliest open source projects do. More Technology of Business Source link #young #developers #key #open #source #software Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Auschwitz anniversary and China AI ‘tumbles’ US tech Auschwitz anniversary and China AI ‘tumbles’ US tech The Holocaust and the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation dominate many of Tuesday’s front pages. The Metro headline reads: “In a place of no hope, there is always hope”, and pictures 103-year-old Auschwitz survivor Miriam Linial, who – among other survivors – tell how they were able to live “full lives after witnessing the horrors”. The Financial Times leads with DeepSeek, the ******** AI-Chatbot app that has “tumbled” tech stocks after it reached advancements with “far less” computing power than US rivals. DeepSeek – which also features on many other front pages – has “stunned Silicon Valley” with its abilities, and seen investors reassessing investment in AI, the FT says. One chief strategist told the paper this shows how “vulnerable” AI trading still is. The Daily Express splashes with a photograph of 95-year-old Auschwitz survivor Stanislaw Zalewski, and King Charles’s speech at the camp on the anniversary of its liberation. “It is a moment when we recall the depths to which humanity can sink when evil is allowed to flourish, ignored for too long by the world”, the Express quotes the King as saying. The i paper leads with an Auschwitz survivor’s warning to “avoid the mistake of the 1930s”, in reference to the Holocaust, along with other survivors who spoke of the rise of the far right in Europe once again. King Charles – who was at Auschwitz for its 80th anniversary – told the world to “never be a bystander to hate”. Also in the i, is the ***’s biggest banks cutting rates on their flexible savings accounts, offering 1.5% less than the market average. “Non-crime hate laws set to be expanded”, reads the Daily Telegraph’s lead, referring to a recommendation seen in a leaked Home Office report. According to the paper, it recommends that police should record more non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), reversing the previous government’s move to limit recordings over how they might affect free speech. The Telegraph adds that ministers “backed” an increase of NCHI recordings in relation to Islamophobia and antisemitism. The Times says claims of two-tier policing are an “extreme right-wing narrative”, according to a leaked Home Office review, which has made recommendations on changing how extremism is countered. According to the paper – which has seen the review – it says there is a “dizzying” range of extremism, and that right-wing extremists “frequently exploit” the grooming gangs scandal to further Islamophobic sentiment. The Guardian quotes a tech investor as calling DeepSeek’s emergence as a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a “Sputnik moment”, after the ******** AI chatbot “wiped” $11 trillion (£98tn) from the US tech index. The paper says the DeepSeek app topped the Apple app store in both the US and the *** across the weekend. The Guardian also looks at the warning from Auschwitz survivors, who speak of a “new age of hatred”. The Daily Mail leads on the royal family marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, and gives a coloured account of the commemoration held there. “Before that gateway of death, they gathered for the last time – the handful of eyewitnesses to history’s greatest abomination”, reads the paper in reference to what it calls “important guests” – the 56 elderly Holocaust survivors. The Sun splashes with its exclusive on former Premier League referee David Coote, who tells the paper he took ******** as an “escape” over fears of coming out as gay in the “macho world” of football. The 42-year-old also told the paper he was “not sober” during his rant at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. “It is our duty to remember”, reads the Daily Mirror’s headline, with a full page photo of former Auschwitz prisoner Stanislaw Zalewski, 95. The paper says the last survivors of the Nazis, “beg [the] world to keep alive memory of the lost millions”. The Daily Star focuses on “tech bros in turmoil”, as the ******** AI chatbot DeepSeek’s accomplishments saw shares drop across the US tech sector. Source link #Auschwitz #anniversary #China #tumbles #tech Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘More and more’ cheap AI models will emerge as ******** DeepSeek disrupts markets ‘More and more’ cheap AI models will emerge as ******** DeepSeek disrupts markets A senior Labor minister says there will be more artificial intelligence products like DeepSeek emerging in the years ahead, after a new low-cost ******** model derailed the US tech sector. Giant US chip maker Nvidia suffered an almost $1 trillion (AUD) wipe off on the US stock exchange on Monday (local time) — the biggest fall in history — and other tech companies were also dealt a blow, in response to the cheap ******** open-source AI chat-bot. Industry Minister Ed Husic said he was of a view “more and more of these products” will be made and rolled out. “Why? Because there is a deep interest in using AI to be able to speed up the way that we do things,” he told ABC Radio. The DeepSeek model appears similar to ChatGPT, and reportedly uses old, outdated microchips that require much less energy and space. DeepSeek claims to have only spent about AUD $10 million. Users have been quick to identify major censorship issues with the new ******** model, including a failure to answer questions on the Tiananmen Square protests and public critiques of ******** President Xi Jinping. It also insists Taiwan is an “inalienable part” of China, and that alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang are “unfounded and politically motivated”. Mr Husic said people would make their own decisions about what model of AI they used based on quality. “They want it right and done fast, done properly. People will put these new products through their paces,” he said. “But this has been a long march towards the greater use of AI since its development post-World War II, and I just believe that’s going to continue well into the future. “If anything, it will accelerate.” In a statement, Nvidia welcomed the ******** AI’s sudden appearance, describing the emergent model as an “excellent AI advancement”. “DeepSeek’s work illustrates how new models can be created using that technique, leveraging widely available models and computing that is fully export control compliant,” Nvidia said in its statement. Source link #cheap #models #emerge #******** #DeepSeek #disrupts #markets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Indiana man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 riot is shot and killed by deputy during arrest Indiana man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 riot is shot and killed by deputy during arrest An Indiana man recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over 42-year-old Matthew Huttle of Hobart, Indiana State Police said in news release. While trying to arrest Huttle, police say he resisted and began struggling with the deputy. “An altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect,” police said. Police added that Huttle “was in possession of a firearm” during the traffic stop but did not say whether he wielded the weapon or where exactly it was found. “For full transparency, I requested the Indiana State Police to investigate this officer-involved shooting,” Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson said in a statement. “Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased as any loss of life is traumatic to those that were close to Mr. Huttle.” Indiana State Police did not provide additional details about why the sheriff’s deputy tried to arrest Huttle and did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for further information about that and the gun they say he had. Huttle and his uncle were part of Jan. 6 Huttle was arrested in November 2022 after investigators said he was identified on video inside the Capitol building going into “multiple” offices, the Crypt area and hallways on Jan. 6, 2021. He was sentenced in November 2023 to six months in prison and a year of supervised release after pleading guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building, a lesser charge than issued to his uncle, Dale Huttle, whom he traveled with that day. Dale Huttle and his nephew were each sentenced to prison for their involvement during the breach, which included the elder Huttle striking police officers with a flagpole. “I’m not ashamed of being there. It was our duty as patriots,” he said during a news interview afterward, according to the Department of Justice. “I put myself on the line to defend the country. And I have, I have no regrets. I will not say I’m sorry.” Supporters of then-President Donald Trump attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One other Capitol riot defendants has run into trouble Last week, another man connected to the Jan. 6 riot was arrested after Trump pardoned him. Daniel Ball of Florida was arrested on a pending federal gun charge out of Florida connected to prior convictions of domestic violence battery by strangulation and resisting law enforcement with violence, reported The Hill and The New York Times. His attorney, Amy Collins, told USA TODAY on Monday that Ball was never released following his pardon and was immediately held on the Florida warrant, which she said “stems directly from the DC January 6 prosecution.” “It is our position that the Middle District of Florida case should be dismissed with prejudice pursuant to President Trump’s January 20th proclamation as to January 6 defendants,” she said. Ball and Huttle are among more than 1,500 people pardoned by Trump stemming from the Capitol attack Jan. 6, 2021. “These are the hostages, approximately 1,500 for a pardon. Full pardon,” Trump said in the Oval Office on the first day of his second term as president. “This is a big one. We hope they come out tonight.” Contributing: Noe Padilla, Sarah Nelson, Bart Jansen Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at *****@*****.tld and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Indiana man pardoned by Trump in Jan. 6 riot is killed by deputy Source link #Indiana #man #pardoned #Trump #Jan #riot #shot #killed #deputy #arrest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Quordle today – my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 28 (game #1100) Quordle today – my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 28 (game #1100) Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1100) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1100) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1. Quordle today (game #1100) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today’s Quordle answers. Quordle today (game #1100) – hint #4 – starting letters (1) Do any of today’s Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today’s Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0. If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you’re not ready yet then here’s one more clue to make things a lot easier: Quordle today (game #1100) – hint #5 – starting letters (2) What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with? • T • D • I • P Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Quordle today (game #1100) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1100, are… Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. I’m trying hard not to get drawn towards the first word first in Quordle, instead looking at all four and seeing which one looks the easiest to complete. I apply the same policy in car parks – I’d rather park 400 yards away from an entrance in an easy spot than right next to it squeezed between two trucks. The path of least resistance works with Quordle, too. Anyway, the rarely spotted letter K aside a fairly standard Quordle without too much stress – or words that haven’t been used since 1812. Meanwhile, the Daily Sequence was an absolute stinker today, with four words all ending in the same letter and one word containing zero vowels. Congratulations if you completed it. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Daily Sequence today (game #1100) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1100, are… Quordle answers: The past 20 Quordle #1099, Monday 27 January: ANGEL, GLOBE, MAYOR, BRAVE Quordle #1098, Sunday 26 January: WATER, ORBIT, BRIDE, TOUCH Quordle #1097, Saturday 25 January: GIVER, GROOM, GUSTO, MAKER Quordle #1096, Friday 24 January: GRIND, STOCK, SERVE, TOUCH Quordle #1095, Thursday 23 January: RUGBY, SASSY, WORRY, BANAL Quordle #1094, Wednesday 22 January: ******, TRUNK, WOOZY, EATEN Quordle #1093, Tuesday 21 January: CHART, VIGOR, PRINT, SPAWN Quordle #1092, Monday 20 January: SIXTY, THONG, TATTY, ROBIN Quordle #1091, Sunday 19 January: WREST, RINSE, SCOUR, CANNY Quordle #1090, Saturday 18 January: BLARE, ITCHY, BICEP, PIPER Quordle #1089, Friday 17 January: CATCH, WEARY, SWOON, LATHE Quordle #1088, Thursday 16 January: PARTY, BLUNT, TWEED, PLANT Quordle #1087, Wednesday 15 January: RISEN, PLATE, RURAL, ENVOY Quordle #1086, Tuesday 14 January: SWARM, SCRAP, ONION, BELCH Quordle #1085, Monday 13 January: EYING, GIDDY, CHEAP, PETAL Quordle #1084, Sunday 12 January: BRIEF, PETAL, WOMAN, FELON Quordle #1083, Saturday 11 January: ASCOT, FIBER, ROGUE, SMELL Quordle #1082, Friday 10 January: BIGOT, INLET, LEECH, TUNIC Quordle #1081, Thursday 9 January: RESET, HUMOR, TENOR, IMAGE Quordle #1080, Wednesday 8 January: ******, SADLY, RISEN, VOUCH Source link #Quordle #today #hints #answers #Tuesday #January #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tom Lee calls market sell-off overreaction, Nvidia falls on DeepSeek news Tom Lee calls market sell-off overreaction, Nvidia falls on DeepSeek news Fears around the future of the artificial intelligence trade pushed Nvidia shares down by nearly 17% on Monday and weighed on the stock market — but investors seem to be overreacting, according to Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. ******** AI startup DeepSeek spurred a sell-off Monday. The company in late December debuted a free, open-source large language model that it claims took less than $6 million to build. The development ignited fears that competitive AI models could be built on the cheap and with less-powerful chips . The tech sector sold off in earnest, sliding more than 5% on Monday as shares of Nvidia and Broadcom suffered. “To me, it’s an overreaction,” Lee told CNBC’s “Closing Bell ” on Monday. “Nvidia’s decline is the worst since March 2020, and we know that ended up being a huge opportunity for investors. It’s not a fun day, but I’d be looking at this as an opportunity.” NVDA 1D mountain Nvidia stock. Monday’s market moves also reflected a broader sense of worry that the AI race between China and the U.S. is entering a new phase with Beijing possibly pulling ahead. Lee said he would be “personally surprised if Nvidia became Betamax in the past week” — referring to the now-obsolete video cassette recording format that lost to its rival VHS — and that that would be the only situation that would justify selling the chip giant’s shares to the degree seen Monday. To be sure, Lee also said time will tell if the sell-off will bear fruit and turn out to be a longer-term trend for the chipmaker. For now, he said, he stands by his view that Nvidia’s slide is a buying opportunity. “We don’t know if its overblown,” he cautioned. Outside tech, Lee said he likes financials moving forward, adding that the sector is his No. 1 S & P 500 sector idea. “I think financials to me represent a pretty good fundamental case of change this year because we have a new administration, a Fed that is dovish, yields that aren’t painful for banks — and a time when it could lead to upside for capital markets activity, and multiples are low,” Lee said. Correction: Tom Lee said he thinks Monday’s market sell-off was an overreaction, and he noted that Nvidia’s decline was its worst since 2020. A previous headline on this article mischaracterized his statement. Source link #Tom #Lee #calls #market #selloff #overreaction #Nvidia #falls #DeepSeek #news Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google Maps to show Gulf of America after government updates Google Maps to show Gulf of America after government updates The Gulf of Mexico as seen on Google Maps. Source: Google Maps Google said Monday it will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” after the government updates its “official government sources.” The company also said it will start using Mount McKinley, which is currently called Denali. Last week, President Donald Trump signed executive actions that included an order to make the name changes on official maps and federal communications. “We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps,” the company said in an X post. “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.” Google added that the Gulf of Mexico will remain displayed in Mexico. Users in other countries will see both names, the company said. Trump said he plans to restore former President William McKinley’s name to a mountain now referred to as Denali in Alaska. He noted that McKinley made the country “very rich” through tariffs and talent. The mountain was named Mount McKinley, until 2015, when President Barack Obama’s administration changed it to Denali as a symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives. WATCH: President Trump ‘not afraid to go big’ on tariff threats Source link #Google #Maps #show #Gulf #America #government #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google Maps to show Gulf of America after government updates Google Maps to show Gulf of America after government updates The Gulf of Mexico as seen on Google Maps. Source: Google Maps Google said Monday it will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” after the government updates its “official government sources.” The company also said it will start using Mount McKinley, which is currently called Denali. Last week, President Donald Trump signed executive actions that included an order to make the name changes on official maps and federal communications. “We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps,” the company said in an X post. “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.” Google added that the Gulf of Mexico will remain displayed in Mexico. Users in other countries will see both names, the company said. Trump said he plans to restore former President William McKinley’s name to a mountain now referred to as Denali in Alaska. He noted that McKinley made the country “very rich” through tariffs and talent. The mountain was named Mount McKinley, until 2015, when President Barack Obama’s administration changed it to Denali as a symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives. WATCH: President Trump ‘not afraid to go big’ on tariff threats Source link #Google #Maps #show #Gulf #America #government #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, January 28 (game #331) NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, January 28 (game #331) Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #331) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Stable supply NYT Strands today (game #331) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. SHORE ROPE SOAP RUSH NEAR SHINE NYT Strands today (game #331) – hint #3 – spangram What is a hint for today’s spangram? • Ride that pony NYT Strands today (game #331) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: right, 4th row Last side: left, 3rd row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. NYT Strands today (game #331) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #331, are… CROP REINS SADDLE HARNESS BRIDLE SPURS SPANGRAM: HORSEBACK RIDING My rating: Easy My score: 1 hint Apart from having the longest Spangram I’ve ever seen – beating last September’s ROOT VEGETABLES with 15 letters – today’s Strands was a walk, or should we say ride, in the park. Let me know if you’ve seen a longer one. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Naturally, I was hoping that a nosebag would be on the list. Although it is not really something you’d need for HORSEBACK RIDING, I enjoy how it’s become slang for mindlessly eating snacks. Something I may do now and then! How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Monday, 27 January, game #330) SLOTS CRAPS POKER BLACKJACK ROULETTE BACCARAT SPANGRAM: GAMBLING What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #today #hints #answers #spangram #Tuesday #January #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump to take aim at DEI, COVID expulsions in military, Hegseth says – Reuters Trump to take aim at DEI, COVID expulsions in military, Hegseth says – Reuters Trump to take aim at DEI, COVID expulsions in military, Hegseth says ReutersPresident Trump expected to sign several military-related executive orders CBS NewsMore Trump executive orders will put his mark on the military ABC NewsNews Wrap: Trump signs executive orders focused on military PBS NewsHour Source link #Trump #aim #DEI #COVID #expulsions #military #Hegseth #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Epic Sci-Fi Graphic Novel Series Red Rising: Sons Of Ares Getting An Omnibus Collection Epic Sci-Fi Graphic Novel Series Red Rising: Sons Of Ares Getting An Omnibus Collection The sci-fi graphic novel series Red Rising: Sons of Ares is getting a massive omnibus collection on March 25. The graphic novels serve as prequels to author Pierce Brown’s epic book series, Red Rising, and the omnibus is the first time all three volumes are available in a single collection. The previous single-volume releases are now hard to find and often very expensive, making the omnibus even more enticing for fans who want to read the origins of this sprawling sci-fi universe. The Red Rising: Sons of Ares Omnibus will be available in hardcover and paperback editions, and preorders for both versions are available at Amazon $50+ | Releases March 25 This 456-page collection includes all the Red Rising: Sons of Ares graphic novels written by Pierce Brown and Rik Hoskin and illustrated by Eli Powell. The series is set before the events of Brown’s Red Rising book series, where humanity has developed into a multi-planetary civilization organized into a rigid caste system. The Sons of Ares prequel graphic novels explore the origins of a rebel group known as the Sons of Ares that is attempting to dismantle the caste system and overthrow the existing hierarchy. The Red Rising: Sons of Ares Omnibus is available in a $50 paperback edition or a $60 hardcover edition. Alternatively, you can pick up digital versions of all three volumes on Kindle. Preordering through Amazon locks in the preorder price guarantee, meaning if the omnibus’s price drops before release, you’ll only pay the lowest price. You also won’t be charged until your order has shipped. Since there’s plenty of time between now and the Sons of Ares Omnibus launch, it’s a good time to check out the series that started it all. It currently consists of six entries, with a seventh planned (though no release date has been announced). New reader should check out the Red Rising 3-Book Box Set that’s on ***** for just $43.13 (was $54) at Amazon. It includes paperback editions of the first three books in the series: Red Rising, Golden Sun, and Morning Star, plus an excerpt preview of the fourth book, Iron Gold. You’ll also find paperback and hardcover versions of all six books in the series available for individual purchase. You’ll find a list of all the books below. Along with the books and graphic novels, the series has also spawned a board game spinoff, aptly titled the Red Rising Board Game. The game casts players as the heads of the many Houses vying for control of society, and let you decide if you want to continue the caste system or dismantle it and bring about a revolution. The game is on ***** for $20 (was $25) at Amazon. Red Rising Novel Deals Paperback Hardcover Source link #Epic #SciFi #Graphic #Series #Red #Rising #Sons #Ares #Omnibus #Collection Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tom Lee calls market sell-off overreaction, Nvidia falls on DeepSeek news Tom Lee calls market sell-off overreaction, Nvidia falls on DeepSeek news Fears around the future of the artificial intelligence trade pushed Nvidia shares down by nearly 17% on Monday and weighed on the stock market — but investors seem to be overreacting, according to Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. ******** AI startup DeepSeek spurred a sell-off Monday. The company in late December debuted a free, open-source large language model that it claims took less than $6 million to build. The development ignited fears that competitive AI models could be built on the cheap and with less-powerful chips . The tech sector sold off in earnest, sliding more than 5% on Monday as shares of Nvidia and Broadcom suffered. “To me, it’s an overreaction,” Lee told CNBC’s “Closing Bell ” on Monday. “Nvidia’s decline is the worst since March 2020, and we know that ended up being a huge opportunity for investors. It’s not a fun day, but I’d be looking at this as an opportunity.” NVDA 1D mountain Nvidia stock. Monday’s market moves also reflected a broader sense of worry that the AI race between China and the U.S. is entering a new phase with Beijing possibly pulling ahead. Lee said he would be “personally surprised if Nvidia became Betamax in the past week” — referring to the now-obsolete video cassette recording format that lost to its rival VHS — and that that would be the only situation that would justify selling the chip giant’s shares to the degree seen Monday. To be sure, Lee also said time will tell if the sell-off will bear fruit and turn out to be a longer-term trend for the chipmaker. For now, he said, he stands by his view that Nvidia’s slide is a buying opportunity. “We don’t know if its overblown,” he cautioned. Outside tech, Lee said he likes financials moving forward, adding that the sector is his No. 1 S & P 500 sector idea. “I think financials to me represent a pretty good fundamental case of change this year because we have a new administration, a Fed that is dovish, yields that aren’t painful for banks — and a time when it could lead to upside for capital markets activity, and multiples are low,” Lee said. Correction: Tom Lee said he thinks Monday’s market sell-off was an overreaction, and he noted that Nvidia’s decline was its worst since 2020. A previous headline on this article mischaracterized his statement. Source link #Tom #Lee #calls #market #selloff #overreaction #Nvidia #falls #DeepSeek #news Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]